Vokey Wedges vs. Everything else...

**toddmlazarchick** · October 30, 2010

Everytime I go to Golf Galaxy while Im waiting get clubs regripped or something I always browse the club section knowing its always the same stuff everytime. I always seem to stop at the Vokey section and admire the look of them. Some people on here and that I have talked to swear by them. Im wondering what really sets them apart from all other wedges. I like my wedges a lot currently and I love the changeable blade concept, but what makes the Vokey wedges the so called "best of the best" according to some?

**Fat Slice** · October 30, 2010

I am sure they are great, but I found them heavy for my swing and tried one for a few rounds...after a dozen straight chunk/thin/top/scoop/shanks I put it away and worked with a burder sand wedge which was fine. They may be fine but they're not for everyone I bet.

**q7w** · October 30, 2010

I have a set and love them. Perfectly weighted for me, excellent spin, etc.

Do you want to play the wedges professional golfers play? If so, it is time to pick up a set of Titleist Vokey Wedges. PGA Tour pros the world over play Vokey sets because they are simply the best around. Titleist Vokey Wedges combine quality, accuracy, playability, and that spin every golfer wants around the greens. Designed by master club maker Bob Vokey, these wedges have come a long way since their inception just 14 years ago. Powered by Titleist's state of the art research and development facility, Vokey turns out quality wedges for players of all levels. Regardless of handicap, a set of Vokey wedges is a welcome addition to any golfer's bag. Vokey wedges, offered in lofts from 48 to 64 degrees, feature Titleist's Spin Milled technology. In the factory, Titleist cuts every clubface and groove to precise specifications with a special saw-like cutting tool. This allows Titleist to ensure maximum allowable groove-depth, width, and sharpness within the rules of golf. Furthermore, the sole of every Vokey is based on the original, hand ground design of Bob Vokey himself. Vokey designs wedges based on years of experience with tour pros. However, Vokey now offers two groove configurations; the original Spin-Milled groves, compliant until 2024 for most players, and Titleist's new Spin-Milled C-C, which conforms to new 2010 United States Golf Association rules for groove shape and depth. The original configuration offers a medium height trajectory and higher spin, while the new configuration offers higher ball trajectory with lower spin and more roll. Wedge play is one of the most important aspects of any golfer's game. Investing in a quality set of Vokey wedges that perform consistently around the greens will pay dividends on the scorecard. For the mid-to-high handicapper especially, the greater spin and control offered by Vokey Spin-Milled wedges will lead to shorter putts and save strokes at the end of the day. Most golfers hit driver less than 15 times a round. However, that same golfer pulls out a wedge at least thirty times a round. You do the math, and count on the quality of Titleist Vokey Wedges when it really matters.

**andef** · October 30, 2010

I really like them. Main reason why I got them was the fact that one of the pros here suggested them when I got custom fit for my irons. He said, "don't consider anything else". Seeing as I trusted Titleist with my irons I did the same thing with the wedges. They feel nice, a bit harsh when you mishit them, but both trajectory and spin are good for my game. Most importantly, I've gotten used to them so I know how to hit the shot I want to hit.
However, I suppose I could do the same thing with any other wedge around the same price range. I like Vokeys and am used to them so that's the main reason why I'm not considering switching to another brand. The thing that annoys me about them is the lack of finish option for leftys. Don't really care for the low/high bounce option that's not available but I'd prefer to have the black nickel finish on my wedges.

**WUTiger** · October 30, 2010

I'm a rather basic wedge player: don't do anything more unusual than open up or close down a couple of degrees on the short shots. The standard CG14 sole, with a few bounce options, works well for me... (when I keep my head still!)

Vokey also makes excellent wedges, I just don't care for them. People who do magic tricks on wedge shots might like Vokey's variety: basic Spin Mills offer 17 loft-bounce combinations and 7 sole grinds. Me? I don't need that much "choice."

**wrx_junki** · October 30, 2010

I am sure they are great, but I found them heavy for my swing and tried one for a few rounds...after a dozen straight chunk/thin/top/scoop/shanks I put it away and worked with a burder sand wedge which was fine. They may be fine but they're not for everyone I bet.

Interesting you say this because I find the Mizuno wedges heavier than the Vokey's.

OP, Vokey's are not the "best of the best" out there but get the most play amongst the pros and that helps market them to the amateurs. Don't think you can go wrong with any of the premium wedges. Just as long as it feels good to you.

**enis750** · October 31, 2010

what ^^ he said

a lot of touring pros use them and they do a good job of marketing them
for me, I liked mine a lot, especially the added weight

i see you play the xft's too??
i just switched to these from my Vokeys and LOVE THEM
i wouldnt say more or less than the Vokey's, but the idea of changing out the face for fresh grooves sold me
i like fresh wedges, so being able to do this was key for me

picking a wedge is all about the shape of the head for me the most part
i like a more a square look, like the Vokeys and the xFT wedges
cant stand the SPOON look of the CG series of wedges

**toddmlazarchick** · October 31, 2010

what ^^ he said

I love my XFTs as well I wasn't thinking about switching them out for Vokey's just that I admire the look and know they get a lot of attention from marketing but was wondering if it was all justified or not.

**WUTiger** · October 31, 2010

.... can't stand the SPOON look of the CG series of wedges

Like, are you going to hit golf balls with your wedges, or eat soup with them?

**enis750** · October 31, 2010

Like, are you going to hit golf balls with your wedges, or eat soup with them?

Cheerios......

**jamo** · October 31, 2010

cant stand the SPOON look of the CG series of wedges

I know what you mean. The sole/leading edge is more round on the Clevelands. I just don't like the look of it, but the ability to eat cheerios and soup with it does make it a multi-tasker....

**Arsenal8807** · October 31, 2010

I have played them for about 3 months now and really love them. IMHO, my short game has improved, but also the ball I use is better and I have more feel than my older TaylorMade ZTP smoke wedges. Those wedges were good in their own way but the feel I can get around the green with the Vokey wedges to me is far better. The TM wedges just felt like they didn't have any feel to them after using my new wedges.

**Leftygolfer** · October 31, 2010

Wedges are all preference. I've had a bunch and I personally like the look and feel of vokeys a touch more than others I owned but I really think all the top brands are very similar.

**ohiolefty** · October 31, 2010

It's about feel and performance for YOU. I personally think that Vokeys and Mizuno wedges are the best, followed in the next tier by Ping and Cleveland, then with Adams and Calloway making up the third tier. That's totally non-scientific and basically irrelevant to anyone who likes the wedges I don't regard as highly.

**CalBoomer** · November 1, 2010

Picking a wedge is like picking a putter. It all comes down to personal preference and what works best for you. Vokey wedges are heavily advertised and used by a lot of pros. But then so are Cleveland wedges. If someone made you play with a different set of wedges and your game fell apart, I would say you game was not very robust.

**sean_miller** · November 1, 2010

what ^^ he said

Ditto. I picked up 3 Cleveland wedges at Play It Again Sports - all older 588s with fairly staight leading edge - they look and feel like wedges are supposed to look. RE: the used wedges. They had bag chatter but they all had new grips and the faces were in fantastic shape.

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