Vokey Oil Can versus Callaway X-Tour Vintage

[Newbie Collection Agency]

I am trying to decide between the Titleist Vokey's and the new Callaway X-Tour Vintage wedges (52, 56 and 60). Being left handed, I'm struggling to find demo's to try first.

Any of you out there try BOTH of these to give a good comparison? I hear very good things about each... thanks in advance!

[Donald MacKenzie]

If you search the forum, you'll find a post I wrote about the new X-Tour 58° wedge I just got. The short version: At address, it looks almost identical to a Vokey wedge. Same shape around the top of the club, same size and square leading edge.

The biggest difference will be the sole on the 60° wedge. The X-Tours come with a PM grind sole that is actually a little concave, the idea being that it will help you get the club down to the ball more cleanly on full shots while still having bounce toward the back of the sole for explosion shots. I love this grind, and so far find it very versatile. The 60° can also have the more aggressive MD grooves, which would be similiar to the Vokey Spin Milled models.

Also, the Callaways are forged and the Titleists are cast, if that makes a difference to you. I think the X-Tour does feel very soft. I prefer the Oil Can finish of the Vokeys, since it looks so cool. But it will wear off over time just like the X-Tour vintage finish. So eventually, you'll have a rusty putter no matter which one you choose.

I have both Vokey and Callaway wedges, and like them both. The Callaways are in my bag. I guess that's the best gauge of my opinion.

You leftys have all kinds of troubles finding demos, that's for sure. Good luck on your search.