Bending Vokey's

Follow Thread

By Richard A

  • 0 Likes
  • 14 Replies
  1. Richard A

    Richard A
    St Neots, Cambs

    I have a 50.08.F and a 54.10.S. I was thinking of bending them to 52 and 56. I’m aware of the bounce change of 2 degrees, but will the grinds be affected in any way. Or am I better off getting new ones.

  2. Richard A

    Richard A
    St Neots, Cambs

    I just found out from Titleist that when bending your wedges you won’t notice any difference to the grind.
  3. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Richard A said:

    I just found out from Titleist that when bending your wedges you won’t notice any difference to the grind.

    The only thing that changes is the bounce. You can take a 56-08M and bend it to 58 or take a 60-12D to 58 and have the same bounce and loft but there will be 1/4" difference in shaft length.

    50-08F would result in 52-10F.

    54-10S would result in 56-12S.

    Other option is leave the 50 alone and bend the 54 to 56. No rule states you have to have 4* separation between wedges.
  4. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Richard A said:

    I just found out from Titleist that when bending your wedges you won’t notice any difference to the grind.

    Agree with your comment regarding the 4". My wedges are 43, 48, 53 and 58.........the 43, 48 and 53 are stock wedges with the new T300 irons. The 58.12D is a SM7.....
  5. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Richard A said:

    I just found out from Titleist that when bending your wedges you won’t notice any difference to the grind.

    Considering I am using the 46-10 as a 9 iron with 44* loft, here are my two setups:

    50-08F- 58-08M (57*)- 64. Streamlined/Sunday bag (my photo shows a streamlined setup). For a Sunday bag, I take out the driver and use a strong loft 8 iron (36*).

    50-08F-54-10S-58-08M (59*)-64. Full blown "tournament golf" wedge setup where I expect firmer greens and soft bunkers.

  6. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    The grind will not be affected however it may change the effective bounce or use of the grind in some instances. For example the trailing edge relief of the M can actually help if you bend your wedge two degrees weak since it still allows you the ability to open the blade with minimal interference vs the F grind that may prevent you further from being able to do this. I ALWAYS use Hand Ground options when ordering my wedges from Vokey...the grind is an IMPORTANT component just like the right shaft and bounce...IMHO

    Cheers, Chris
  7. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Chris92009 said:

    The grind will not be affected however it may change the effective bounce or use of the grind in some instances. For example the trailing edge relief of the M can actually help if you bend your wedge two degrees weak since it still allows you the ability to open the blade with minimal interference vs the F grind that may prevent you further from being able to do this. I ALWAYS use Hand Ground options when ordering my wedges from Vokey...the grind is an IMPORTANT component just like the right shaft and bounce...IMHO

    Cheers, Chris

    M grind is the most versatile of them all. I keep it within a degree of stock either way (I have two 58-08M with one set to 57* and the other 59*; the former splits the gap between the 50 and 64 and the latter between the 54 and 64). When I broke 80 the first time, my wedge setup was SM4 54-11M, 60-10M (bent to 59) and 64-07; I was still using AP1 irons for 7-PW. For my 3 wedge setup it is 50-08F-58-08M (57*)-64/10 (PM Grind). For 4 wedges, 50-08F-54-10S-58-08M (59*) and 64/10 (PM Grind).
  8. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Chris92009 said:

    The grind will not be affected however it may change the effective bounce or use of the grind in some instances. For example the trailing edge relief of the M can actually help if you bend your wedge two degrees weak since it still allows you the ability to open the blade with minimal interference vs the F grind that may prevent you further from being able to do this. I ALWAYS use Hand Ground options when ordering my wedges from Vokey...the grind is an IMPORTANT component just like the right shaft and bounce...IMHO

    Cheers, Chris

    Just added a 60-14K. I use the 46-10F as a 9 iron because the loft is 44*.
    Post Image
  9. BMaddigan

    BMaddigan

    Before you buy new, I would try bending them. Much cheaper option. If you are not happy with the new results maybe then give in and buy new, but bending could work.
  10. BMaddigan

    BMaddigan

    As for grind, I am always amazed that regular guys can tell the difference.
  11. Rick A

    Rick A
    Roseburg, OR

    Your grind won't change but the offset will.
  12. Richard A

    Richard A
    St Neots, Cambs

    I've just had my 50° (which was actually 49°) bent to 51° and my 54°(which was actually 53°) bent to 55°. I now have better gapping with my T200 48° gap wedge.
  13. Keith W

    Keith W
    Birmingham England

    Why would you bend them to create more loft, wouldn't it be better to deloft them for distance? Personally I would just buy required loft to compliment gap distance in set
  14. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    Keith W said:

    Why would you bend them to create more loft, wouldn't it be better to deloft them for distance? Personally I would just buy required loft to compliment gap distance in set

    The OP may just may prefer to not purchase new wedges...otherwise your comments makes sense. IMHO
  15. Richard A

    Richard A
    St Neots, Cambs

    The original lofts of my Vokey wedges complimented my 716 AP2’s with the correct gapping. I now have a set of T200’s with a 48 deg g/w so I’ve had my Vokey’s bent to give me the correct gapping. Hence a saving of £140 each for new wedges. I use my Vokey’s more for scoring shots rather than full shots. If I do need to make a full shot then I know I’ve the right club for the distance required.
    It’s not all about more distance, it’s about having the right loft for the right gapping distance.

Please login to post a comment.

Sign In

Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet?

Sign Up