Carrying 4 Vokey Wedges

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By CoolBreeze

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  1. CoolBreeze

    CoolBreeze
    Sudbury, MA

    For those that are playing 4 Vokey Wedges - PW, GW, SW. LW or otherwise.   Are you pulling the PW and playing with a Vokey instead?

    After my 915 fitting by #TeamTitleist, my distances are pretty well covered and I am planning to take out tour issue 5 wood and adding a GW.  Currently playing 695 MB PW, 54.10 and 60.08 Vokey.  Looking to upgrade wedges all across the board. 

    Have you found that you use the GW more frequently? I feel that I don't get caught in that awkward yardage too often.  I typically play golf from the green back towards the tee depending on the course layout with respects to hazards off the tee and angle into pins. I am relatively aggressive on shorter par 4's and manageable par 5's as I love 100 yards and in. Also a big feel player; some days I feel I can bust a 54 115 yards and some days it just feels better to hit a 54 from 105 yards rather than a maxing out my 60.

    Looking for some great feedback.  Thanks!

  2. Chris A

    Chris A
    Woodstock, GA

    I pulled my Titleist PW out and replaced it with a BV 48 and love it! I have 4 Vokey's in the bag now 48, 52, 56 & 62. It has done wonders for my short game! 

  3. CoolBreeze

    CoolBreeze
    Sudbury, MA

    Thanks for the input Chris!  Much appreciated! I rely quite a bit on my short game to shoot in the 70's. Maybe this new Vokey wedge make-up and 915's will balance out my game and take it to the next level!

     

    Notice that you play 981 DCI's. Played those years ago and those clubs were pretty good! Thanks again!!!

  4. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    I asked Bob Vokey this question last year when I was with him, he told me to use his wedge or my AP2 whichever gave me better results...the AP2 I am more comfortable with at this point so that is the choice I made...

    BTW, Voke is an awesome guy...unlike any other in the industry I have ever met...first class and sincere!

  5. CoolBreeze

    CoolBreeze
    Sudbury, MA

    @Chris92009

    I agree with you as to whichever club gives you the best results and confidence. I refuse to put anything in my bag if it does not make me comfortable; not even a sharpie or ball marker-(which I've designed my own logo on a poker chip). Exclusively Titleist through the bag.

    That must've been an amazing experience! Hats off to you! Thanks again for your input!!! 

  6. Chris A

    Chris A
    Woodstock, GA

    @CoolBreeze

    yes the 981 DCI are little dated compared to today's Titleist irons. I do my own club repairs, fitting etc. so I keep them in top shape they still look brand new. Next season I will be replacing them with AP2's. 

  7. NCBob

    NCBob
    Hampstead, NC

    Military

    I think gapping is the most important when talking wedges.  I try to get 12-15 yards between each club especially the wedges and stay within my comfort yardage with them and with a wedge I never try to BUST it.  Obviously I am nowhere near as strong as you.  So finesse is my game.

  8. CoolBreeze

    CoolBreeze
    Sudbury, MA

    @NCBob

    I totally agree with gapping your clubs appropriately but most golfers do not have the exact yardage range between clubs.  Certain clubs I feel I have to take a little off or club up and grip down. I love to work the ball left, right, high or low and combinations of each. My play style is relatively aggressive and when it gets to short game there is a high level of finesse even if I am trying to bust it. Thanks for your thoughts! Comfort is key and I will keep that in mind.

  9. Brian F

    Brian F
    LaPorte, IN

    I have the AP1 irons and recently replaced my 3I, 4I, 5I, and PW with a 27 degree Titleist Hybrid, the following Vokey Wedges: 48, 54, 60, and 64 degree. I replaced the PW with the Vokey 48 because I really love the feel of the Vokey wedges. I usually don't get in the awkward yardages too often either, but when I do, I am glad I have them. I use my Vokey wedges more then I do my AP1 irons during a round of golf. I could probably get by with only a 7I and 9I. Don't know if this helps but good luck on your decision.
  10. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    I carry 3 SM4 Vokeys - 54-11 (1* strong), 58-06 and 64-07.  The choice of which wedge to use is pretty much a clear cut deal.

    As far as AP1s, I use my 9 and PW extensively between 65-130 yards.   Because I played without a gap wedge between 2009-2011, I've gotten used to working a PW.  

    I carried a 50-08 as a PW (with a set of Eye 2 irons). 

    The 48 leaves about a 25 yard gap to the AP1 9 iron; it is better around the greens for B n R shots but the AP1 PW is much better on full swings and pitch shots.  The other thing about the AP1 9 and PW is I can hit them out of soft sand. 

    The other thing about 46 and 48 wedges, is I don't feel comfortable with a 35.75" PW. 35.5 is fine but it cuts the swingweight down to about D1.5.  I've taken a 50-08 and cut it to 35.25 and matched the lie angle to the sand wedge and bent it 1* strong (the swing weight still remains at D3.5).   I leave the gap wedge out to simplify things because sometimes you have to choose between using the 50 and the 54. 

     

  11. CoolBreeze

    CoolBreeze
    Sudbury, MA

    It seems to me like most of you carry a 60+ degree wedge. Not sure if I will do that since I'm pretty adept in opening up a 60 and playing a flopodopoulos type shot. My current bag seems a tad bit lonely with not filling it to 14 clubs.  So far, I have pulled the 5 Wood. Will be looking to pull the PW and inserting Vokey PW, GW, SW and LW. 

    This leads me to the next thought...One may play a stiffer shaft or otherwise in your irons but I've seen combinations where you play X100 in the irons and play a heavier S400 the wedges.  Are you guys playing this type of shaft make-up?

    Currently, I'm playing S400 plus 1 inch in the irons and S300 in the wedges standard, left, loft, lie.

  12. Dan S

    Dan S
    Westchester, IL

    I'm one of the 58* guys, but with 4 Vokeys.     47* instead of my 712 AP2 PW, 50, 54, 58 bent to 51, 55, 59 to keep the 4 degree gap.

  13. Steve R

    Steve R
    Madison, AL

    CoolBreeze,

    I carry the 4 SM4 Vokey's and love them. The 46 and 52 are my "goto" clubs, while the 56 & 60 get me out of trouble.

    Good luck with your choice and enjoy.

    Steve

  14. James S

    James S
    Carmichael, CA

    CoolBreeze, I just started carrying four Vokeys and like the gaps I play now. I dropped the PW out of my miz MP 68s . I made the switch because I like the feel of the Vokeys and feel vary comfortable looking down at them. I use my gap wedge from 112-120 yds so I use it often. I also play it around the greens.
  15. CoolBreeze

    CoolBreeze
    Sudbury, MA

    This is all great stuff!!! I have noticed recently that I want a little more bounce on my 60. I definitely want to replace the PW, SW and LW. Still on the fence with the GW. I love short game and rely on it heavily as it saves shot, or a hole, or even a round. I have the tendency to use the 60 a lot from 105 yards and in. I especially love it around the greens as the flopodopolos shot is crucial to have in the bag!
  16. Darren J

    Darren J
    Peshtigo, WI

    I love my Vokey wedges. Although I haven't taken my AP2 PW out yet. That might be the newest Vokey.  

  17. ToddL

    ToddL
    Attleboro, MA

    I carry 4 Vokes - 48, 54, 50, and 64.  I truly miss the 64 in the lineup.  Hope it makes return...

  18. Danny J

    Danny J
    Willow Spring, NC

    I carry 4 LH Vokey SM... 54, 56(bounce), 58, 60.  I really want to replace my  X-20 PW with a 120 yard Vokey and I'm thinking a 46.

    My 54 is 105yds. Any ideas?

  19. Eric Howard

    Eric Howard
    Edgewood, KY

    I have switched many different club combinations in and out for the past years. Currently I have landed on the configuration of Irons up to my 9 iron, then SM5's in 47*,53* and 59*. I have not yet found a yardage that is right in the middle of those gaps.

  20. Roger W

    Roger W
    Hampton Cove, AL

    I carry 4 SM4's. I removed the 46 degree PW from my AP2's and replaced it with my 48-08. This leaves me about 15 yards of gap between PW and 9i but hasn't been a problem. I like the height and spin of the Vokey better. Other wedges are 52-08, 56-12 and my favorite the 60-04 which is 90 yards and in. Right now I have taken out my 5i and play with a 19 and 22 910H but that is likely to change now that I have the new 913D2 and 3W. I will likely increase the loft on my 5w and remove the 3 hybrid and put the 5i back. Good luck.
  21. Christian G

    Christian G
    Oceanside, CA

    I swapped out my MB pitching wedge for a Vokey and never liked it as much.  The Vokey was significantly lighter feeling and I lost some yardage with it.  So I switched back to the stock MB PW and also have 52, 56, & 60.  

  22. Andrew Aplin

    Andrew Aplin
    Chandler, AZ

    I currently pulled my AP2 PW out of my bag and replaced it with a 48 degree Vokey wedge. I haven't been happier with my play from 140 yards and in! Playing in Arizona a lot I like to have added spin and the wedge has done that for me! 

  23. Bill H

    Bill H
    austin, MN

    I pulled my PW and carry 4 Vokey wedges of whatever configuration I deem necessary for that days round. I'm somewhat of a Vokey nut and own at least 3 of each from 46 to 60. I have a practice set I use to dial in yardages at the start of the season because I am getting older and I seem to lose a small amount of yardage every year. I always have a brand new set of all wedges on hand. When I decide it's time to retire (or give away) a wedge I replace it with a new one and promptly go out and purchase another new one. The rest are just a mix of different bounces and finishes to tinker with. I'm quite partial to oil cans and they are getting increasingly harder to find. Every time I see a New 2009 Vokey oil can I buy it. In my opinion it's the best off the rack wedge ever made. The versatility that carrying 4 wedges gives is a game changer for me. I'll never go back to using a PW from a set of irons. Fairways and Greens, Bill

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