If you happen to’ve been a MyGolfSpy reader for any time period, you recognize that I get unnaturally enthusiastic about Vokey WedgeWorks launch.
I can’t apologize.
If it had been as much as me (and it’s most likely finest it isn’t), WedgeWorks bulletins can be televised. I’d host viewing events; my Australian good friend would come, and everybody would eat tacos and drink Fosters. The entire 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 just a little extra chill. Y’all can nonetheless come to the celebration.
The Vokey WedgeWorks L Grind
Vokey is following up final month’s WedgeWorks Low Bounce Okay 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 information go on the Vokey web site).
The L Grind (obtainable in 58 and 60 levels with 4 levels of bounce) … you recognize it, you may 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 additionally as a result of the T Grind has turn into insanely standard on the PGA Tour. In recent times, the T has been the go-to alternative for practically anybody searching for a flexible low-bounce lob wedge.
On condition 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 appears like loads, 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 possibly can solely select one.
T Grind versus L Grind (versus Low Bounce Okay)
It’s maybe a simplification however you possibly can 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 major quantity of heel, toe and trailing edge aid, the vanguard of the T sits tight to the bottom in practically each orientation.
The draw back is that you just don’t should miss by a lot for the sharp forefront to dig its solution to Chunk Metropolis.
On the forgiving finish (at the least amongst low-bounce choices) sits the Low Bounce Okay grind. With its extensive sole, many golfers (particularly steeper swingers) will discover it the higher alternative in softer situations 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 Okay (can all of us conform to name it the LBK transferring ahead?) is that it doesn’t provide a lot in the best way of sole aid, so in the event 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 in the present day’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 traits slim. There may be aid within the heel, toe and trailing edge but it surely’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 situations or for golfers with shallow assault angles.
If you happen to’re searching for a bit extra bounce and a wider sole, the M grind can also be an choice.
Choices, Availability and Pricing
Like all Vokey wedges, the WedgeWorks L Grind is obtainable with superior personalization and customized choices.
These choices embody:
Eight distinctive toe engravings
Stamping choices | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters across the toe; and two strains of 10 characters every
Customized paint-filled | Loft and Grind markings and BV Wings brand
SM10 wedges can 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 obtainable in 58 (RH solely) and 60 levels (RH/LH) with a uncooked end.
Retail costs is $225. Obtainable by means of golf retailers worldwide and Vokey.com.
For extra data, go to Vokey.com.
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