Rumour of Fact: Vokey SM Banned

DonkeyPokerTour

Rumour has it that Vokey Spin Milled wedges will be banned as of 2010. I don't know if this is true or not? I've had a quick search of the forum but no sign of a definitive answer. I'm considering buying one, so if anyone knows if they will be banned or not please let me know, the last thing I want to do is buy one only to have it banned next year!

Regards
Ian

Adiaga 2

Think they will be illegal for the pros next year but the rest of us get a stay of execution for a couple of years(2012 I think). There was a thread here a few months ago about it. The R&A or USGA websites should have the details.

DonkeyPokerTour

Never though of the USGA website. I found this:
http://www.usga.org/equipment/notices/Notice%20to%20Manufacturers%20-%20New%20Groove%20Regulations_8-5-08.pdf

Basically from my reading of it, it appears that they will be banned for pro's from 2010, and will not be manufactured after this date. But those with them already will not be forced to change until about 2024

Regards
Ian