I heard from a good source that Vokey wedges jumped past Cleveland wedges in sales last year. Is that due to marketing or do they make a better product. I am sure everyone has there opinion about that. I have played both wedges. My favorite Cleveland wedge was the DSG made with the 588 metal. I think that came out in 2005. I have Vokey wedges in the bag now and I have been playing with them for a few years. I am always experimenting with other wedges and bounce/grind configurations.
Scor wedges look interesting. I have used there 60*. It feels good but ultimately it has too much bounce. There "V Sole" technology has a low bounce on the leading edge and then 28* of bounce on the back end. I like the idea of the wedge and would like to experiment more with them but at the moment I am going to stay with the Vokey. Vokey has many bounce options. The last 6 months I have been using the 58.06 and I grinded the sole some more. I did a very amateur job on the grind. It looked uneven but the wedge performed great. This week I am going to experiment with the 58.12. I feel like I hit many different wedge shots...what bounce is best? It varies depending on lie and shot selection. So the question is what bounce/grind configuration gives me the most versatility and the least possibility for error? Experimentation.
I qualified for the 2013 California State Am which will be played at Monterey Peninsula CC in June. I think the courses in that area will be soft. If that is the case the experts suggest using a wedge with more bounce. I will take both wedges and decide what to use after the practice rounds. I wish I was on tour and Bob V. would just build me a few.
I am only particular about my 58* wedge. I also play a 52* and a 48*. They are basic since I am not usually opening up the club face on shots with those clubs. I sometimes use the 52* for long bunker shots (20-30 yards of carry).
I have been experimenting with wedge shafts for years as well. In my wedges I have used s200, s300, s400, DG spinner and KBS wedge. My irons have x100 shafts and I think they feel great but I have not played x100's in the wedges. I currently have s300's in the wedges now. I like the feel with the 58 but seem to get a lot of spin on the 52. When I had the s400 in the 52 it seemed that I lost yardage with that club, over 5 yards of carry and it had much less spin. The 2 shafts are so similar on paper that I just can't wrap my head around why this occurred. the weight difference is 2-3 grams. The frequency was supposed to match up as well but I did not build them. Must have been a difference in flex. More experimentation needed. Any input on wedge shafts would be appreciated. I know a few tour players who match wedge shafts with their iron shafts. A lot of guys on tour use the s400's in there wedges. Bobby V, will you come to costa mesa and fit me for some wedges? I will come to you!
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