Vokey 46 v. stock PW (also 46)?

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  1. l

    l

    Assuming the lofts are the same, is there any reason (again - assuming same shaft length and same shaft) one should/would fly further than the other?

    Thanks.

  2. Brock L

    Brock L
    Fort Myers, FL

    Yes. Clubs with perimeter weighing or hollow bodies will certainly tend to "jump" a bit more when struck well. So, all things will not always be the same based on loft alone.
  3. John B

    John B

    So what is the better club to put in your bag? The matching 46° wedge from yourself or the 46° Volkey? What factors might influence the choice based on the characteristics of an individual golfer?
  4. Jared L

    Jared L
    La Jolla, CA

    I asked a similar question when I was fit at TPI. In my case, I was deciding between the 48-degree T200 gap wedge and the 48-degree Vokey. The recommendation was to go with the set wedge if I only used the club for full swings, but I might find the Vokey more versatile for partial shots/pitching/chipping. I chose the Vokey and have zero regrets. It has become one of my favorite clubs.
  5. James Young

    James Young
    Costa Mesa, CA

    Vokey wedge will be fully forged vs (depending on the set - T100, T150, T200, T350) a constructed body with a forged face. Fully forged clubs will be softer and likely increase spin vs a constructed body club. Center of Gravity (CG) also plays a part in the outcomes.
    With wedges, softer clubs will likely spin more on well struck shots. This added spin is great around the greens but could lead to a higher & shorter full swing shot.
    This is where gapping comes in. If you plan (like most of us) to use your PW mostly on full shots, if a Vokey with spin consistently comes up shorter vs a set PW - it could leave a gap in yardage to your 9i. Meaning you might have to 'take a lot off of a 9i' to hit a specific distance vs a "stock swing" using the set PW. Yardage gapping back to your other wedges should also be a consideration.

    So unfortunately part of the analysis is: do a fitting to test distances or 'trial-and-error' test different clubs to see which perform the best.

    Enjoy the journey!
  6. Brock L

    Brock L
    Fort Myers, FL

    James Young said:

    Vokey wedge will be fully forged vs (depending on the set - T100, T150, T200, T350) a constructed body with a forged face. Fully forged clubs will be softer and likely increase spin vs a constructed body club. Center of Gravity (CG) also plays a part in the outcomes.
    With wedges, softer clubs will likely spin more on well struck shots. This added spin is great around the greens but could lead to a higher & shorter full swing shot.
    This is where gapping comes in. If you plan (like most of us) to use your PW mostly on full shots, if a Vokey with spin consistently comes up shorter vs a set PW - it could leave a gap in yardage to your 9i. Meaning you might have to 'take a lot off of a 9i' to hit a specific distance vs a "stock swing" using the set PW. Yardage gapping back to your other wedges should also be a consideration.

    So unfortunately part of the analysis is: do a fitting to test distances or 'trial-and-error' test different clubs to see which perform the best.

    Enjoy the journey!

    Vokey wedges are cast. Only the Japan-only versions are forged.
  7. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    My guy is a former Tour fitter, he'd tell you all day to keep the stock PW in the bag. His explanation would take 5-10 minutes you could have spent practicing. Still all preference.
  8. SamE

    SamE

    I’m thinking there may be differences in club head weight, total weight, and swing weight that could lead to slightly differing swings with each club
  9. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    The Vokey wedge is a forged club.Assuming your current set is cast, the Vokey is a little less forgiving, but on the positive side, there is a lot more feel coming off a forged face, especially on chips and pitch shots.

    Hope this helps.
  10. Brock L

    Brock L
    Fort Myers, FL

    Mike M said:

    The Vokey wedge is a forged club.Assuming your current set is cast, the Vokey is a little less forgiving, but on the positive side, there is a lot more feel coming off a forged face, especially on chips and pitch shots.

    Hope this helps.

    Vokey wedges are not forged. They are all cast.
  11. Dino S

    Dino S
    Ohio

    John - I think the club head profile/shape is slightly different. I think ultimately its personal preference. Someone might feel more comfortable standing over one shape versus the other. Just my 0.02.
  12. TWalker

    TWalker
    Newnan, GA

    Been wondering about this for a while now, what are the benefits to having a Vokey 46* instead of your normal iron set pitching wedge?
  13. TWalker

    TWalker
    Newnan, GA

    Been wondering about this for a while now, what are the benefits to having a Vokey 46* instead of your normal iron set pitching wedge?
  14. Jason R

    Jason R
    Ottawa, ON

    I have been back and forth on this one for sure. For me it comes down to the 90% use case - i.e. am I opening up the face or hitting it square face.

    Almost all shots with my PW are either full, 3/4 or 1/2 swing square face shots from a clean lie. For anything creative, I am using my Vokey GW/SW/LW all with differing grinds and bounces to give me options. Since I get more consistent distances with my Set PW vs Vokey of same loft (i.e. easier to slightly mis-hit a full shot with the Vokey), I use the set PW.

    YMMV,

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