Carbite CheckMate Wedges
Carbite CheckMate Wedges
USER REVIEWS
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[May 13, 2004]
elvisgolfs
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Checkmate SW 56.14
Nice wedge, good balance and feel, solid but not too heavy. One complaint; plays as though the bounce was higher than 14 degrees. I used to carry a 16 degree SW and this bounces as least as much as that one did from the fairway and really promotes thin shots. Reduces the usefulness of the club outside the bunkers. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Odyssey wedges, Cleveland 691, Cleveland 588, Wilson Fat Shaft |
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[Jul 10, 2000]
Nick Elniff
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Carbite Checkmate
It is a good wedge for open flop shots and for close shots around the green. Very accurate around 100 yards. The clubface got a little worn out and I bought a cobra trusty rusty. Similar Products Used: purespin, no names |
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[Jun 17, 2000]
Wade G.
Shoot in the 100s
Model Reviewed:
Carbite Checkmate 54 degree
This club has shaved plenty of strokes of my game. You can open the face so 'plop' the ball down on the green, or keep it at 54 for those 80-100 yard shots. Also greate from the rough and bunkers. Similar Products Used: I have also tried Cobra Trusty-Rusty a bit, and a cheap Ping imatation. |
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[Jun 11, 2000]
Mike
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Checkmate SW
I've been playing the CheckMate for more than 4 years and it's still my first choice utility club around the green. It gives me the ability to stop the ball no matter how deep the rough or how wet. Customer Service I called them about the lifetime of the surface. They said they have touring pros playing it for thousands of shots and none of them have needed a replacement. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jun 10, 2000]
Carleton Wu
Shoot in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Checkmate SW, Spin GW, LW
Classic wedge shape and feel. Nice swingweight without feeling too head heavy. Very consistent distances and accuracy. Tungsten particles wear off the surface but the clubs still perform great. I especially love the LW--beautiful shots around the green where the hole is close to the edge...I get those alot too! Gap is OK but I would probably like that one in the same model as my regular irons. Oh, my LW is also in a graphite shaft which is surprisingly stiff with VERY nice feel. Give it a try!!! Similar Products Used: Cheapo no-names. |
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[Jan 13, 1999]
Mark S
Scratch golfer
Model Reviewed:
55 & 60 wedges
This wedge really surprised me. The shape is slighty more compact than the Taylor wedge and the face is a little rougher. The 55 Sand wedge is a good all round tool but has a little too much bounce for my taste and is a hair heavy. The 60 wedge IS the best I've ever played touch shots of any kind are no problem and distance control is great. Ball hits the green and stops period. Similar Products Used: None |
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[May 11, 1999]
George
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Carbite Checkmate
The Checkmate 55-degree wedge is a perfect club for my game. I can hood down and knock it 100 yards, or open it up and flop a shot to a short green. It has a healthy bounce edge which promotes some skulls, but overall it has been a great addition to my bag. I use it as a sand wedge, too. Customer Service Never a problem dealing with this company Similar Products Used: Hogan, Ping Eye 2, Cobra |