Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Wedge Golf Club

For those of you who put credence in a persons opinion based upon their golfing ability, my handicap is a 2. I am also a collector of golf clubs, especially the older Wilson forged blade models. I tend to be a traditionalist when it comes to club design, preferring the smaller compact blades to the robust designs of today. Setting a Wilson blade behind the ball, gives me a feeling of exactness and forces me to really focus on the shot at hand. But this is a review on Vokey wedges isn't it? Precisely! I compare today's Vokey wedges to the same style of wedge that Bob Mendralla designed for Wilson for the last 50+ years. Bob Vokey has really fine tuned the traditional design, giving the golfer a real sense of confidence when placing the wedge behind the ball. My own personal experience has been nothing short of amazing. I've changed nothing in my club set except for the wedges. I use a Vokey 248-06 Tour Chrome in place of my regular Pitching Wedge, a 252-08 Tour Chrome as a Gap Wedge, a Spin Milled Oil Can 256-10 for my Sand Wedge and a Spin Milled 260-04 for my Lob Wedge. What I have experienced is improved accuracy and distance control over my short game. When you think about it, what else is there when it comes to your short game? My scores have decreased as well, dropping from a 6 handicap at the beginning of the year to a 2 handicap now. I can't say I've really noticed a huge difference in increased backspin between the regular Tour Chrome and the Spin Milled wedges, but I think that has as much to do with the ball as it does the club. Both wedges seem to hold the green equally well for me. What I have noticed is a better feel for the short shots. Maybe some of that is mental, I don't know. But for several rounds now, I can't wait to get my hands on a Vokey wedge because I know I can 'get it close' and save strokes. Cleveland may advertise they are the #1 wedge on tour but from what I've seen this year on the Pro Tour, more of the tournament winners are playing Vokey wedges just like Geoff Olgilvie at the U.S. Open. The wedges sit well behind the ball, they have a very clean appearance, Titleist offers them in several lofts and bounces so there's no reason you shouldn't be able to find one that works for you. By the way, I prefer the lower bounce models because I get a better sense of control and workability, able to 'clip' the ball off hard pan, than with the higher bounce wedges. They've been on Golf Digest's Hot List for several years running.

What’s the one shot most players would like to add to their game for lower scores?
If you answered a high soft shot within about 60 yards of the green I think you’d be right. Most mid to high handicap players want to know how to master the lob wedge.
From time to time you’ll be faced with shots that require high carries over bunkers or water hazards to tight pin positions. You could certainly hit those shots with an open faced sand wedge, but a lob wedge makes it much easier. Lob wedges are used most commonly when players need very high trajectories and a lot of spin.
A good lob wedge can make all the difference...
Lob wedges come in lofts ranging from about 58° to 61°, and some “super” lob wedges come in lofts from 62° to 65°. Because of its wide sole the lob wedge is sometimes used for high, soft sand shots.
The problem some of us run into is the low bounce angle on some lob wedges. With their high lofts, low bounce lob wedges can become like shovels and I see a lot of players taking huge divots with them.
In the hands of a skilled player a lob wedge adds versatility and a new dimension to the short game. If you’re looking to add a lob wedge to your set but don’t have much experience with one, follow these guidelines before making a purchase...
First, look for lob wedges with no more than 60° of loft. The higher the loft the harder it is to master.
Second, narrow your choices down to wedges with a bounce angle of at least 8°. Bounce angles of 10° to 13° are preferable. Why? Added bounce makes it easier to play without digging too deeply into the turf.
Another benefit? More bounce makes it useful as a sand wedge. A low bounce lob wedge can be a tricky play from the sand.
Develop your technique for more effective wedge shots...
What’s one of the biggest stumbling blocks to hitting the lob wedge? Confidence. It’s easy to tighten up and that limits your range of motion. The lob requires a soft touch; anxiety makes taking a good pass at the ball more difficult.
It is possible to master the high soft wedge shot. Use these keys to help groove the right swing:
Keep your weight evenly balanced between your feet. Don’t play the ball too far forward or too far backward in your stance.
Take a three quarter swing; don’t take the club past parallel.
Try to feel your hands leading the clubhead at impact.
Make sure you keep accelerating through the ball.
The lob wedge does work... in the right situations...
The lob wedge is the right club when you’re faced with shots that require high trajectories and very soft landings. For flying over hazards and bunkers a lob wedge is a necessity.
Unless you need that extra carry, think twice before using a lob wedge. Harvey Penick was an advocate of chipping the ball whenever possible. He felt using lower lofts to get the ball rolling as soon as possible was the best way to get closer to the hole.
You can easily prove this for yourself. Stand off the green about 40 feet from the hole. Try these two methods of tossing the ball and see which gets the ball closer to the cup. First, lob the ball to the hole with a high trajectory. Then roll the ball to the hole getting it on ground as soon as possible.
My guess is you’ll get it a lot closer by rolling it like a billiard ball. When you put a lob wedge in your bag, use it when you really need to.
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This club is great. I bought a 60 Degree Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can Wedge with 4 degrees of bounce. It gives you great control around greens and has improved my game. The oil can finish is very easy to look at on those bright days.

It's gives you so much spin you just don'y know what to do with it! The deeper grooves make it so the ball dances on the green and then comes to a halt!

Since 1995, I have traded irons at least annually. I have owned everything from Callaway to Titleist irons. However, from 1996 until a couple of years ago, I was devoted to Cleveland Wedges. First and foremost, Cleveland was reknown for its outstanding wedges. At times, I have even carried Cleveland Pitching Wedges instead of the wedges in my iron sets. I have owned the 588, 900 and RTG Series, to name a few.

Recently, I noticed in the major golf publications that Cleveland had lost its luster. Unanimously, the raters are rating Titleist Vokey Wedges as the #1 wedge in golf, although Scratch wedges are #1 on the Nationwide Tour. Needless to say, this is a major blow to Cleveland Golf and its marketing and sales divisions. I have owned Titleist irons, but I had never owned a Titleist Vokey Wedge. Since I believe in keeping the highest rated technology in my bag, I purchased Vokey 52 and 60 degree wedges in 2007 and I understand the hype.

I love the satin finish on my Vokey Wedges. There is no glare and they look good over time, although they will rust in the grooves if stored even slightly wet. The feel is a little muted, but it is very good. The range of bounce is a little limited in some lofts compared to Cleveland's offerings, but I was able to meet my needs.

In play, the ball seems to spring off the club face and the spin is excellent. I can stop the ball quickly, or spin it back easily with my Vokeys. You can open the face and slide it underneath the ball for magnificent flop shots. Vokeys cut through deep rough like a hot knife through butter. You can pitch and chip with the best. I have even hooded the 60 degree and chipped with it when I was too lazy to return to the cart for a less lofted wedge.

The satin finish club faces and soles seems to show less wear than a chrome finish over time. Given my CG10s, made from that CMM (carbon metal matrix), had very little feel, I am duly impressed.

Recently, I replaced my Vokeys with Scratch Wedges in the same lofts. Scratch Wedges have more feel than Vokeys, but they also cost about 50% more. All things considered, I agree with the raters that Vokeys are the best off-the-rack wedge in golf today. Break free from your mediocrity, the Vokey alternative is worth the risk.

Dafoxyman

"Beaten by skill, but never by technology!"

In general I like the titlest vokey wedges because they are made of softer material than most clubs, thus giving a more positive grip on the ball with more feel. On the down side they will wear out faster as well, this latest purchase was to replace my old one.

I've played the regular Vokey wedges (52,56,60 degree) for years. I like the new spin milled wedges even better. They come equipped with the dynamic gold shaft for consistency and they definitely spin more than the plain Vokey's. I don't like Titleist's grips and replaced them with Winn's new tacky grips. The only other drawback is the new spin milled vokey does not come in the 52 degree, gap wedge. That's something Titleist needs to fix.

One of the purest wedges I have ever owned in my 27+years of playing. One of the purest wedges I have ever owned in my 27+years of playing.One of the purest wedges I have ever owned in my 27+years of playing.

The Titleist Vokey sand wedge is a great looking club. But more importantly, it has great balance. Unlike some sand wedges that feel as heavy as sledge hammers, the club has the right bounce to explode out of traps and the feel to knock down the pin. I've read that many pros use this club, and now I know why.

I have played all sorts of wedges: Cleveland, Adams Watson, Macgregor V-foil tour, Ping, original Vokeys and once again Titleist has outdone theirselves. The milled face and extra-thick spin-milled grooves provide controllable spin unparelleled by any other wedge I've used. I now have the 50 degree the, 52, the 54, the 56, the 58 and 60 and interchange them with the more lofted clubs spin-milled and the longer clubs (50 and 52) not spin milled. Even hitting a full 54 degree spin-milled Vokey from 110 yards produces too much spin where you really need to fly it over the flagstick. I am a mid handicapper and don't always have control on how much spin I can put on the ball. With these clubs I can expect a similar amount of spin on every full shot, pitch and chip given my grooves are clean. Any other gimmick wedges (diamond faces, sand paper finish, Alien type edges) do not work like these do. Matched up with a Pro-V1 ball or anything comparible allows the golfer optimum spin, feel and control as the ball stays on the clubface longer. The only drawback is that the thick grooves chew up softer covered golf balls. Any ball will wear faster for that matter. On the other hand it can act as a reference of a good shot when three evenly spaced groove slices on the ball cover appear and the cover material is still embedded in the middle of the club-face!

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The wedge was everything I expected. It's an improvement over my other standard Vokey wedges. I would highly recommend any Titleist Spin Milled Wedge.

Extremely quick performance on getting club shipped; Condition was as discribed and I'm very satisfied with value received.

awsome ...... great transaction ........ recommend to all! excellent in every way ..... look forward to doing business again ..... thanks a job well done ....

When I want to buy something I go to e-bay. It is so easy to find what you want. The bidding prices are good. No sales tax and delivered right to my door. It doesn't get any better than that.

I purchased the club because it was much cheaper than the local pro shop and/or retail golf store.. This is a great club which offer tons of back spin if used properly

I have only hit it once and it was at the range, but so far so good, it seems to grip the ball very well and it just blasts it up in the air, so you can tell I am a fan. It was easy to control the ball and it was very forgiving, great club.

What more can you say about a Vokey Wedge if you play the game seriously. The club head feels great throughout the swing and the bounce will aid even the inexperience one in the sand or on a tight lie.

I own both the 56 and 60 degree Vokey Spin Milled wedges. These clubs are excellent choices for someone who is a decent ballstriker. If you struggle to find the sweetspot though, don't bother. You'd be better off going for a more forgiving, cavity back model. One thing that frusturates me about these wedges is the fact that every shot checks right away and on full shots they zip back too much. If you can already generate a good amount of spin, avoid the Spin Milled models. The spin will be excessive.

I heard a lot of hype about this club. I have played 3 rounds and have been able for the first time to spin the ball. I can stop it on a dime or back it up 5 yards id I pinch it right. I highly recommend this club!!

Great item. i love this club i decided to buy it because it was rated so highly by others and a lot of pros play with it to generate high spin.

If you are looking to spin the ball inside 100 yards, this is the club for you. The precision milled grooves on this Vokey obtain 30% more grip on the ball than that of a regular Vokey design wedge. Be careful though, as the wedge does tend to cut softer balls like the Pro V1 and Callaway i series quite often when the wedge is still Brand New. If you have a high swing speed, this club can cost you some $$$ when it comes to having to buy new balls all the time.

Very happy with the club it has nice feel to it.It gets under the ball really easy and I use it as a sand wedge as well.