In case you’ve been a MyGolfSpy reader for any time period, you understand that I get unnaturally enthusiastic about Vokey WedgeWorks launch.
I can’t apologize.
If it had been as much as me (and it’s in all probability greatest it isn’t), WedgeWorks bulletins can be televised. I’d host viewing events; my Australian buddy would come, and everybody would eat tacos and drink Fosters. All the wedges would are available in Slate Blue (The Finest End
).
The purpose is that when Vokey drops a brand new grind in WedgeWorks, I’m invariably right here for it.
This time round, I’m slightly extra chill. Y’all can nonetheless come to the social gathering.
The Vokey WedgeWorks L Grind
Vokey is following up final month’s WedgeWorks Low Bounce Ok Grind with an additionally low bounce L Grind. It’s arguably the least unique launch in WedgeWorks historical past, if solely as a result of the L has been a staple of the Vokey retail lineup going again to at the least SM4 (that’s way back to the data go on the Vokey web site).
The L Grind (out there in 58 and 60 levels with 4 levels of bounce) … you understand it, you would possibly like it and now you should purchase it (once more). Hope the two-month delay wasn’t too tough.
The refresher right here is that with SM10, the Vokey crew determined to swap the L Grind for the T Grind. The transfer made sense contemplating I’m extra of T Grind man but in addition as a result of the T Grind has turn into insanely in style on the PGA Tour. Lately, the T has been the go-to alternative for almost anybody searching for a flexible low-bounce lob wedge.
Provided that there’s already sufficient confusion about sole grinds with out having two lob wedges with 4 levels of bounce within the lineup, it made sense as well the L from the retail lineup.
The addition of the L offers Vokey three low-bounce lob wedge choices. If that feels like so much, it form of is, however that’s the purpose. There’s sufficient nuance between the grinds that giving golfers a alternative between the three is smart.
Additionally, no rule says you’ll be able to solely select one.
T Grind versus L Grind (versus Low Bounce Ok)
It’s maybe a simplification however you’ll be able to consider wedge grinds as present on a spectrum that runs from versatility on one finish to forgiveness on the opposite.
Amongst Vokey’s low-bounce lob wedge choices, you’ll discover the T Grind on the excessive finish of the flexibility aspect. With a big quantity of heel, toe and trailing edge aid, the forefront of the T sits tight to the bottom in almost each orientation.
The draw back is that you simply don’t should miss by a lot for the sharp vanguard to dig its strategy to Chunk Metropolis.
On the forgiving finish (at the least amongst low-bounce choices) sits the Low Bounce Ok grind. With its extensive sole, many golfers (particularly steeper swingers) will discover it the higher alternative in softer circumstances and from bunkers.
It was Rory McIlroy’s lob wedge of alternative throughout his current win on the Wells Fargo.
The knock on the Low Bounce Ok (can all of us comply with name it the LBK transferring ahead?) is that it doesn’t provide a lot in the way in which of sole aid, so in case you have a tendency to control the face across the greens, it’s going to be harder to work with than the opposite choices.
The star of as we speak’s story – the L Grind – sits between the 2, although I’m inclined to say it’s extra T than LBK. Just like the T, the L Grind’s sole tendencies slender. There may be aid within the heel, toe and trailing edge nevertheless it’s not as aggressive as it’s within the T.
With that, when the face is open, the L doesn’t sit fairly as near the bottom because the T. Distilled right into a single sentence, the L Grind is barely much less versatile and a bit extra forgiving than the T Grind.
Each are often described as being for agency circumstances or for golfers with shallow assault angles.
In case you’re searching for a bit extra bounce and a wider sole, the M grind can be an possibility.
Choices, Availability and Pricing
Like all Vokey wedges, the WedgeWorks L Grind is on the market with superior personalization and customized choices.
These choices embrace:
- Eight distinctive toe engravings
- Stamping choices | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters across the toe; and two traces of 10 characters every
- Customized paint-filled | Loft and Grind markings and BV Wings emblem
- SM10 wedges may also be customized ordered with an industry-leading collection of shafts, grips, shaft bands and ferrules. For an entire checklist of choices, go to www.Vokey.com.
The inventory construct features a True Mood Dynamic Gold S200 shaft and Titleist Common 360 grip.
The Vokey WedgeWorks L Grind is on the market in 58 (RH solely) and 60 levels (RH/LH) with a uncooked end.
Retail costs is $225. Out there by golf outlets worldwide and Vokey.com.
For extra data, go to Vokey.com.
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