Can You Stamp Cast Wedges? Stamping Forged vs Cast Clubs

Short answer: yes, you can stamp cast wedges. Forged wedges are just easier, and the difference is worth understanding before you start.

Why forged wedges stamp easier

Forged heads are shaped from softer carbon steel. The stamp moves into the metal with less force, so you get a deeper, crisper letter from a single strike. This is why forged wedges are the classic choice for tour-style stamping, and why they are where most people start.

What changes with cast wedges

Cast heads are usually made from harder stainless steel. They take a stamp, but the impression is shallower for the same hit. In our own testing, cast clubs noticeably resisted the stamp compared with forged heads.

To get a good result on a cast head:

  • Use the most solid backing you can. A steel plate or concrete paver, never timber. Any give in the surface steals depth from the letter.
  • Use the heavier end of the hammer range. Around 2 kg rather than 1 kg.
  • Clamp it hard. The head must not move at all.
  • Follow the main strike with a couple of lighter taps while holding the stamp perfectly still, rather than lifting it for a second full hit.

A slightly shallower stamp still paint fills well. The colour is what makes it readable from address.

How to tell which one you have

Manufacturers are proud of forged heads, so it is usually printed on the club or in the product name and spec sheet. If it does not say forged anywhere, assume it is cast. When in doubt, search the model name with "forged or cast", or send us the model and we will tell you what to expect.

A note on finishes

Raw and satin finishes take a stamp cleanly. Plated or coated finishes can mark around the edge of a deep impression, so test your placement and strike on the least visible spot first if you are unsure.

Irons and putters

The same rules apply. Forged irons stamp like forged wedges. Cast irons and most putters behave like cast wedges. Same kit, same method.

Ready to go?

Read the full step-by-step stamping guide, then pick your wedge stamping kit.

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