Girls and gents: The one we’ve all been ready for.
And by “we”, I imply “me”, however perhaps you, too.
Regardless, the purpose is that Vokey has lastly made the SM10 V Grind lob wedge obtainable by means of WedgeWorks. And, yeah, perhaps lastly is a bit excessive contemplating that SM10 solely hit retail in March and the final V Grind didn’t make to WedgeWorks till a full 12 months after the SM9 launch.
FYI, that V Grind offered out quick after which offered out once more when Vokey re-upped the stock. A few of you undoubtedly know what’s up.
Anyway, for my cash the V Grind is the one the Vokey lineup has desperately wanted (as a result of I wished it).
A fast have a look at WedgeWorks
In the event you’ve been maintaining at all around the previous couple of years, Vokey has made a behavior of leveraging its WedgeWorks platform to launch new loft/bounce/grind combos that fall outdoors the confines of the usual retail lineup.
Working example: this 12 months has already introduced us the Low Bounce Ok, beforehand inventory L, and the brand new A+.
In previous years, we’ve generally been gifted a brand new end choice as a part of the providing however principally WedgeWorks has been about prolonged the grind catalog.
In my excellent world, Vokey would make all grinds obtainable always however that will current some challenges for retailers whereas concurrently limiting Vokey’s potential to maintain issues recent and enjoyable and thrilling by dropping a brand new grind three or 4 occasions a 12 months.
I don’t like it, however I get it, and so long as I lastly get a V grind … bygones.
T earlier than V
So far as WedgeWorks grind tales go, the V is without doubt one of the simpler tales to inform however we do want to start out with the T Grind.
Over the previous a number of years, we’ve written fairly a bit about Vokey’s T Grind. Out there in 58 and 60 levels with 4 levels of bounce, the T has the bottom efficient bounce of any wedge within the Vokey lineup.
The defining traits of the T grind is aggressive aid within the heel, toe and trailing edge. The relieved areas assist the T Grind sit tight to the bottom whether or not it’s sitting sq. or broad open. That versatility is probably going the explanation why the T Grind is the most well-liked lob wedge grind on the PGA Tour.
The ugly aspect of the T Grind
The trade-off for the T Grind’s versatility is what is perhaps described as an absence of forgiveness. Its tight vanguard means the chunk is at all times a threat, particularly for these of us with lower than Tour-level short-game talent.
That downside is exacerbated once we get our swings get just a little steep or situations get just a little gentle. Talking for myself, the chances of successful a wrestling match towards a grizzly bear are higher than the possibilities of making clear contact with a T Grind on a moist fairway.
However what if a T Grind had 10 levels of bounce?
Enter the V Grind
The official phrase from Vokey is that the V Grind “affords elevated bounce on square-faced photographs with enhanced aid for open-faced photographs.”
That’s relative to the T Grind.
I’d summarize it like this:
The V Grind is the T Grind for the actually steep participant. It’s the T Grind for while you want extra bounce out of a bunker.
And, in case you’re like me and dwell in a spot the place the leaves are beginning to flip colours, I can simplify all of this and let you know the V Grind is the T Grind for fall golf.
It’s the explanation why you would possibly wish to take into consideration shopping for the V Grind as your additional “generally” wedge.
Your golf bag’s spare tire
Now it’s not misplaced on me that wedges are costly so suggesting you purchase yet one more than you should utilize frequently is perhaps a giant ask however I’m a believer in the advantages of getting an additional lob wedge at your disposal to account for altering situations.
You carry a spare tire in your trunk, why not a spare wedge?
The T Grind is in my bag 90 p.c of the time but when it’s raining or the course is gentle as a result of it rained or as a result of that’s simply how it’s within the fall, I make the swap for the V Grind.
Certain, it doesn’t sit fairly as near floor however, for the situations it’s within the bag to deal with, it’s additionally much less prone to discover itself below the bottom on a not quite perfect swing.
Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind (lack of) end choices
Like different current Vokey WedgeWorks releases, the V Grind is on the market uncooked solely. You realize, you’re proper; it could have been good to see it obtainable in Tour Chrome, Jet Black, Nickel, and, after all, Slate Blue.
(Guys, we’ve talked about this. In the event you had been going to interrupt out Slate Blue (the perfect end, this may have been the time.)
I’m working the cellphone, sending texts, calling in favors, however regardless of my finest efforts, the Vokey crew is about as cooperative as Jerry Lundergaard.
Perhaps in 2025.
For now, the Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind is on the market in 58 and 60 levels in a uncooked end just for each right- and left-handed golfers.
Like every other Vokey SM10 wedge, the WedgeWorks V Grind may be custom-made with:
Eight distinctive toe engravings
Stamping choices | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters across the toe; and two strains of 10 characters every
Customized paint-filled | Loft and Grind markings and BV Wings emblem
The inventory shaft is a True Mood Dynamic Gold S200. The inventory grip is a Titleist Common 360. Like different SM10 wedges, the WedgeWorks V Grind may be ordered with any shaft, grip, shaft band or ferrule within the Titleist/Vokey catalog.
Out there now by means of golf outlets worldwide and Vokey.com.
Retail worth is $225.
The publish Vokey SM10 WedgeWorks V Grind Wedge appeared first on MyGolfSpy.