PW or 48° Vokey Wedge?

[muskegman]

Here is one to throw darts at folks. I recently aquired a set of 690.CB's (thanks to all concerned ) and don't have the 690 PW. So the question is... should I complete the set by buying a 690.CB PW or should I grab another Oil Can wedge in 48°? What do you use? Would you see advantages either way? Sean O'Hair is one who plays Taylor Made rac LT 3- through 9-irons and a rac TP pitching wedge.

Vokey positives:

• More spin (?)
• Uniform with other wedges
• It is a unique set up
• Cheaper than the PW replacement (I can probably pick one up for $50)

690 PW positives:

• Less Spin
• Greater resale for the set (that I'm not selling)
• Uniform with other irons
• Traditional
• I'm more accustomed to this arrangement

BTW, I really like the 690's and look forward to getting to know them a little better.

[muda]

You know my choice :) vokey all the way.

[Rafcin]

it's an easier decision if you were using REAL equipment (hehehe) - Taylor Made's RAC blade PW has identical design as the other wedges - it's just the loft that's different...
IMHO for a full swing I'd always go with PW as supposed to low lofted wedge. The bounce of PW is usually much higher than a wedge, and if you're not in 100% control of your swing - it's useful

[Everardo]

I say go for the Vokey mainly because it will be cheaper. Something to help you out in getting used to this setup would be to double check all the lengths of your wedges and lie angles. Make sure the 48 is 1/2" shorter than your 9, etc

[iacas]

it's an easier decision if you were using REAL equipment (hehehe) - Taylor Made's RAC blade PW has identical design as the other wedges - it's just the loft that's different...

The specs on a 690 vs. a Vokey PW are nearly identical, Rafi. Loft, lie, bounce is within a degree, etc.

[muskegman]

FYI, I've got a 248.06 Black Nickel Vokey on the way for Christmas.

[muda]

You will never change now!!! I love mine.

[Maverick]

for what it's worth I like the set to match down to the PW.