9/2/2023 0 Comments Vokey 60 degree wedgeThe knock on the T is that it sometimes wants to dig, especially when the turf is soft. While I’m not a shallow attack guy, it’s why I love the T grind. It’s an outstanding option for tight lies, golfers who like to manipulate the face and shallow attack angles. Also of note, the bounce angle is more forwardly placed. So, to simplify things a bit, you can think of the Vokey WedgeWorks V grind as a higher-bounce take on the T grind.Īs you might be aware, the T grind is a low-bounce offering, the defining characteristics of which are aggressive relief in the heel, toe and trailing edge. Subtle differences, the stuff that often comes across as minutiae, are part of what makes golf wedges so interesting but it’s also not lost on me that it can be overwhelming for golfers to sort through. Toss in two more by way of the 58- and 60-degree low-bounce K grind options that are always available through WedgeWorks and it’s apparent that the available shelf space at retail can’t support all the nuance in the wedge space. I suppose it would be nice if every Vokey grind were available all the time but the retail catalog already includes seven grinds, nine lofts and 25 possible loft/grind combinations. It’s one of several occasional WedgeWorks offerings that’s generally considered a bit too niche for the Vokey retail lineup. I expect most of you won’t be familiar with the V grind. Both are listed as 10-degree bounce offerings.Īccording to our recollection, this is the first time the V grind has been offered since 2016. If there’s a gain to be had, ZipCore’s spin drop off consistency was 11 per cent tighter for full shots and 50.3 per cent tighter on half shots.īauer Media Group consists of : Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085 Bauer Radio Limited,Ĭompany number: 1394141 Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing,Ĭompany number: LP003328 Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PLĪll registered in England and Wales.For 2023, Vokey appears to be using its limited-edition WedgeWorks platform to explore the tail end of the wedge grind alphabet.Īs you may recall, the Masters was the occasion that warranted the release of the aggressively lofted 64-degree W grind.Īs we creep towards summer, Vokey is following the W with a high-bounce lob wedge option: the 58- and 60-degree V grind. Our data shows how the pair are very closely matched for stopping power. With wedges being such personal pieces of equipment, you should never buy on our spin numbers alone. RELATED: Tested: Can Srixon’s Q-Star outperform a Titleist Pro V1? Wedge spin numbers Our test pro loved the feedback and when that CG finally hits the centre of the face (no wedge has had a centred CG yet) on subsequent models, Cleveland can expect a 10/10 from us. RELATED: Which Cleveland irons would suit you? How the RTX ZipCore feelsīy edging the centre of gravity 1.4mm closer to the centre of the face (Cleveland say their two biggest competitors are 4mm and 1mm further away), feel is improved. The ZipCore has a super aggressive milled face pattern and grooves, which give the immediate impression of having the most shot-stopping tech at your disposal. We see it much more neck and neck, as it’s worth factoring in half shot spin, and spin differential (the ZipCore was ahead on both), if you’re looking for consistency and repeatability.Ĭleveland have made great looking wedges for years, and their engineers have pulled off a magic trick here by upping vertical MOI without changing how the wedge looks at address. We’re talking fractions but the SM8 was three per cent in front of the ZipCore for spin on a full shot, which for some will be a headline grabbing number. Vokey inspect the grooves of every wedge leaving their factory, which they say ensures maximum spin. RELATED: Reviewed: Titleist CNCPT irons Wedge spin numbers Our guess is it’s still a fraction heel side of centre. Titleist resist talking numbers with new models, so while the SM8’s new tungsten toe weight ups heel to toe MOI, Vokey don’t say where the centre of gravity is positioned in relation to the centre of the face. Our test pro was a little more enthusiastic about the feel and flight of the Cleveland (it was the first time he’d hit them compared to the Vokeys), but he did say in a blind test he’d struggle to tell the difference between them. RELATED: Robot Tested: Titleist Pro V1 golf balls How the Vokey SM8 feels In our book the SM8 is the best looking Vokey wedge for a while, and it sits beautifully behind the ball.
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