Vokey WedgeWorks is dropping their 60A Grind today, a wedge that is a tailored for golfers who regularly play on harder courses and have a shallower angle of attach. At 60 degrees of loft and 4-degrees of bounce, it’s an excellent choice for these playing situations, but does require precision to most effective.
The inspiration for the 60A came from feedback provided by former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, who preferred low bounce in his 60-degree wedge. Australia, where Ogilvy is from, is well known for its firm conditions and tight lies, and Ogilvy was looking for a little more out of his lob wedge. Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill worked on this grind by modifying his 60.04L, removing the ribbon, which resulted in a smoothed out sole that glides through the turf with minimal resistance.
Several Tour players have experienced recent success with the A Grind. Most notably, Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open using it, relying on it for clutch up-and-downs. Tom Kim has also had it in his bag during his three PGA TOUR wins, and Max Homa chose it over his usual lob wedge during the Open Championship to adapt to the firmer conditions at Royal Liverpool.
It’s important to note that while the Vokey 60A Grind excels on firmer courses, it demands precise impact delivery, particularly in softer conditions. While it caters to the needs of golfers who face specific playing conditions, it can be used effectively in a variety of lies by players who have the skill set to get the most out of it.
“The most important club for me, probably in my bag, is this A grind,” Clark said. “I use the SM9 60-degree A grind, which is a low bounce 60 that is very versatile. I’m able to – on tight lies, rough, wet lies, firm lies, whatever it is – hit the shot I want, and with the amount of spin I want, trajectory and everything.”
SM9 TECHNOLOGY
WedgeWorks A Grind wedges are designed with the same advanced technologies that have made Vokey Design SM9 wedges the most played wedge on the PGA TOUR:
Forward Center of Gravity progression: The CG has been raised vertically by adding weight to the topline design, where a tapered pad at the back of the toe helps align the CG properly without being visible from the playing position.
New patented spin milled process for maximum spin: A new spin milled cutting process in the SM9 models – which includes tightening our allowable tolerances – produces consistently sharper grooves wedge after wedge, resulting in higher, more consistent spin.
ADVANCED PERSONALIZATION AND CUSTOM OPTIONS
WedgeWorks 60 A Grind features a modern, clean look, which provides a canvas for customization.
The WedgeWorks custom options include:
- Six unique toe engravings
- Stamping options | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters around the toe and two lines of 10 characters each
- Flight Lines alignment feature
WedgeWorks 60 A Grind can also be custom ordered with an industry-leading selection of shafts, grips, shaft bands and ferrules. For a complete list of options, visit www.Vokey.com.
Details
- Available Tuesday, November 7
- MSRP: $225
