Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Wedge Golf Club

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!"