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Gear: Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind wedge
Price: $225 with True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shaft and Titleist Universal 360 grip
Specs: Cast raw steel heads with either 58 or 60 degrees of loft and 10 degrees of bounce
Who it’s for: Golfers who play in soft conditions or who have a steep angle of attack and who want more greenside versatility.
What you should know: The Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind wedge has moderate bounce positioned forward in the sole, along with heel and toe relief, to allow players to use it on soft turf from a square position without digging or from an open-face setup.
The Deep Dive: Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind
Back in May 2023, Titleist’s in-house boutique wedge division, WedgeWorks, released a limited edition Vokey Design V Grind wedge, a club that had previously only been available to tour players. That club is back and is now being offered as a full-time option through WedgeWorks.
Like many other WedgeWorks clubs, the V Grind was created by Bob Vokey and PGA Tour rep Aaron Dill, who collaborated with players and developed a wedge to suit their specific needs.
Cast using 8620 carbon steel for a soft feel, the V Grind is not chromed, so the raw steel head will rust over time and with exposure to water and air. Like other SM10 lob wedges, the V Grind, which will only be available in 58- and 60-degree versions, has an elevated center of gravity location to help golfers create a lower, more-piercing flight on full swing shots while also generating more spin for enhanced control.
The V Grind comes with 10 degrees of bounce, but the lowest point of the bounce is designed more forward, just behind the leading edge, which should help golfers who make a steep swing or golfers playing in softer conditions.
However, the V Grind also has aggressive heel and toe relief, so if a player chooses to open the face to get the ball up quickly, the V Grind should be able to get the leading edge under the ball in many situations.
Among the golfers who routinely carry a V Grind are Ludvig Aberg and Billy Horschel.