Vokey V Grind (WedgeWorks)

[Pure716]

10 hours ago, bunta said:

so someone just threw a wrench into my wedge plans. I was pretty sure on a T-grind until i was introduced to a V-grind earlier. Im essentially buying a $225 club blind. I need some convincing, and more importantly some experienced V-grind users tell me their own perspective in real play.

 

I currently bag a 58M. My ball loves rolling into shallow divots when im around the green, or sitting on a tight enough lie to make me uncomfortable. I want something that sits lower than an M-grind when i open the face.. Im not the most savvy wedge player, but i do have a pretty reliable chipping routine. Its important that a new grind does not require me to change my chipping technique.

 

I play in normal conditions most times with the occasional drought over the summer but normal conditions mostly. My other wedge is a 54*S-grind. That is not changing. I need another wedge to compliment the 54. My 60 is also my bunker club. Is the V a good bunker club ?? Once again, i play in normal conditions. Bunkers i run into are usually pretty good to decent to meh, rarely ever pristine/fluffy unless im at a nice place.

 

Im wondering if the V-grind is better suited for me ? Id like to think i can handle a T-grind, but if i can essentially play a V-grind just like a T-grind with considerably more forgiveness then im not sure why i wouldn't just play a V. See my conundrum here lol ?

 

 

I play a 48°F bent to 49°, 54.10S, and 60.10V bent to 59°. Previously, I had played an M grind in both the SM6 & SM8 wedges since 2016. I live in NC and play most of my rounds on Bermuda grass.  I wouldn't describe any of the courses I play as overly firm (i.e. Pinehurst) or overly soft (courses slightly north or west where Bent Grass fairways are an option). My main complaint with the M grind was that it had a tendency to dig for me. I've had the V grind since May and I'm happy to say it completely removed that fear of mine. Hope this helps!

[Qegurezi]

On 11/7/2023 at 3:28 AM, rustown said:

I emailed Vokey on this, and they didn't indicate whether or not it would be included as a standard offering.

Adding this grind to a retail release is way way overdue. A good percentage of those that try this grind really get along with it. 

[manima1]

On 12/25/2023 at 10:35 PM, bunta said:

so someone just threw a wrench into my wedge plans. I was pretty sure on a T-grind until i was introduced to a V-grind earlier. Im essentially buying a $225 club blind. I need some convincing, and more importantly some experienced V-grind users tell me their own perspective in real play.

 

I currently bag a 58M. My ball loves rolling into shallow divots when im around the green, or sitting on a tight enough lie to make me uncomfortable. I want something that sits lower than an M-grind when i open the face.. Im not the most savvy wedge player, but i do have a pretty reliable chipping routine. Its important that a new grind does not require me to change my chipping technique.

 

I play in normal conditions most times with the occasional drought over the summer but normal conditions mostly. My other wedge is a 54*S-grind. That is not changing. I need another wedge to compliment the 54. My 60 is also my bunker club. Is the V a good bunker club ?? Once again, i play in normal conditions. Bunkers i run into are usually pretty good to decent to meh, rarely ever pristine/fluffy unless im at a nice place.

 

Im wondering if the V-grind is better suited for me ? Id like to think i can handle a T-grind, but if i can essentially play a V-grind just like a T-grind with considerably more forgiveness then im not sure why i wouldn't just play a V. See my conundrum here lol ?

 

 

 

I've only got a couple rounds in on my V and to me it's great out of the bunker.

 

I also use my 60 as a primary bunker club as I also play a 54.10S in the SW (which also is never going anywhere 😂)

- so I ask A LOT from my 60. 

 

The V grind might just be able to do it all 

 

Coming from the D grind - that thing was automatic out of the bunkers and a truly great wedge in 95% of all situations - it just couldn't pull off the flop shot from a tight lie, which in the end was it's downfall for me 

 

M grind previous to that was super versatile - could hit any shot around the green but that thing was brutal out of bunkers and soft conditions- I'm just not good enough to use it there 

 

So far it appears the V grind does everything really well that I ask it to do.  Might have the holy grail time will tell 

[Carson33]

With the announcement this morning and the photos, it look like T grind will now be standard offering. 

[ilikegolf26]

On 1/1/2024 at 7:20 AM, Carson33 said:

With the announcement this morning and the photos, it look like T grind will now be standard offering. 

I thought T grind had been a standard offering already?

[Carson33]

4 hours ago, ilikegolf26 said:

I thought T grind had been a standard offering already?

Thanks. I wasn’t aware it was.

[jsixman]

Played 60L for years until I came across this.  Everything about it is beautiful.  Sits perfect at address and open.  

 

[DaveGoodrich]

I bent my 60-10 V to 62-12, and it is fantastic as a lob wedge in our "winter" conditions here in SoCal. It doesn't play with nearly 12* of effective bounce, imo.  It still plays as a low-mid bounce wedge, especially when opened, so it still performs well from tight fairway lies, compacted bunkers, etc.  But the high-bounce angle on the forward surface makes it reasonably forgiving for square shots off of soft turf.  I will probably go back to the T (bent to 62-06) when the courses firm up.  

[bunta]

On 2/28/2024 at 10:54 AM, DaveGoodrich said:

I bent my 60-10 V to 62-12, and it is fantastic as a lob wedge in our "winter" conditions here in SoCal. It doesn't play with nearly 12* of effective bounce, imo.  It still plays as a low-mid bounce wedge, especially when opened, so it still performs well from tight fairway lies, compacted bunkers, etc.  But the high-bounce angle on the forward surface makes it reasonably forgiving for square shots off of soft turf.  I will probably go back to the T (bent to 62-06) when the courses firm up.  

 

 

Does the V-grind sit as low as the T-grind when opened up ?? i play a 60 M-right now. I just want something to sit LOWER than the M-grind but not dig too much like the T (when wet).

[DaveGoodrich]

9 hours ago, bunta said:

 

 

Does the V-grind sit as low as the T-grind when opened up ?? i play a 60 M-right now. I just want something to sit LOWER than the M-grind but not dig too much like the T (when wet).

 

The V is the same basic grind as the T, just with more bounce. It should sit lower than the M when opened, but not as low as the T.  

[ago33]

V grind is in the bag for me this year

[Gtyler14]

I didn’t love the V. For me felt slow through the turf. I mainly play a T and have an M for a back up and different surfaces

[DaveGoodrich]

I'm coming back to this thread to say that, after playing the V extensively, that it really ought to be a stock offering vs. the T.  I find that it is way more forgiving off of normal to soft turf conditions than the T, but still is very, very good off of firm/tight lies.  IMO, the T just requires too much precision from softer lies to avoid digging.  But the high bounce on the forward bounce surface makes the V usable from softer lies.  But that forward bounce surface is narrow, and combined with the heel relief, still allows the leading edge to get under the ball easily from tight/firm lies.  As a result, I find that I use the V a lot more that I did the T.  

[Wardonation]

14 minutes ago, DaveGoodrich said:

I'm coming back to this thread to say that, after playing the V extensively, that it really ought to be a stock offering vs. the T.  I find that it is way more forgiving off of normal to soft turf conditions than the T, but still is very, very good off of firm/tight lies.  IMO, the T just requires too much precision from softer lies to avoid digging.  But the high bounce on the forward bounce surface makes the V usable from softer lies.  But that forward bounce surface is narrow, and combined with the heel relief, still allows the leading edge to get under the ball easily from tight/firm lies.  As a result, I find that I use the V a lot more that I did the T.  

agree 100% I only added a heel grind to it and it is perfect...

[Gtyler14]

On 3/28/2024 at 3:10 PM, DaveGoodrich said:

I'm coming back to this thread to say that, after playing the V extensively, that it really ought to be a stock offering vs. the T.  I find that it is way more forgiving off of normal to soft turf conditions than the T, but still is very, very good off of firm/tight lies.  IMO, the T just requires too much precision from softer lies to avoid digging.  But the high bounce on the forward bounce surface makes the V usable from softer lies.  But that forward bounce surface is narrow, and combined with the heel relief, still allows the leading edge to get under the ball easily from tight/firm lies.  As a result, I find that I use the V a lot more that I did the T.  

I don’t agree. While the V has its place for some people I think the T would and is a better seller. I didn’t like the V as much as I thought I would. Felt sluggish through the turf for me and just didn’t work for me and shots I like to hit. The T and M work better for me and if it gets sloppy wet I may swap in the M but I don’t really do that much anymore.

[SwingBlade]

Using 52F, 56V, & 60V.  SoCal & desert.  Couldn't be happier.  Fairway, rough, flop, & sand, the V's are an amazing grind fo me & my swing.  

[oks871]

Looks like the V grind is off the wedgeworks ordering site... shame. Anyone have info?

[Sleeky_D]

I read through the pages/comments and couldn’t find much comparing the V and D grinds. Does anyone have info they could share? Mainly regarding how they work for those with steep AoA. Needing to replace my 54 (full shots and open the face around the green) and 58 (mainly for the bunker shots; occasionally around the green) 

[DaveGoodrich]

15 hours ago, Sleeky_D said:

I read through the pages/comments and couldn’t find much comparing the V and D grinds. Does anyone have info they could share? Mainly regarding how they work for those with steep AoA. Needing to replace my 54 (full shots and open the face around the green) and 58 (mainly for the bunker shots; occasionally around the green) 

The D is generally better for steeper players and/or soft conditions.  It is high bounce when square, and even higher bounce when laid open.  This can be trouble if you need to hit high and soft from firm conditions.   The V is intended to maintain its mid-bounce even when opened, so is more playable in firm conditions, while still having reasonable forgiveness when played square in softer conditions.