Tour Vokey 60 degree wedge with K Star grind - 2024 the Memorial Tournament

[GolfWRX_Spotted]

Edited June 3, 2024 by pga43

[Scott0000]

Interesting.  As a low bounce K user that uses heel & trailing edge relief, is this a version of that with a pre-worn leading edge?

[Golfingfanatic]

Both JT and Rory have used this modified K-Grind in the past.

[1lovesputters]

This looks so much like the K NA grind, although he's slightly modified it over the years.

[TLUBulldogGolf]

34 minutes ago, Golfingfanatic said:

Both JT and Rory have used this modified K-Grind in the past.

First thing I thought, Aaron Dill must have gotten sick of grinding them for JT.

Edited June 3, 2024 by TLUBulldogGolf

[Fairways_and_Greens]

Looks a lot like the A grind

[Esco9]

Dream grind right there

[animalgolfs]

It's like an original Eye 2 sole width but with the Eye 2+ grind applied

 

Best wedge EVER for greenside play

Edited June 3, 2024 by animalgolfs

[bunta]

so will this be coming to retail ?? soon? eventually?

[LYG]

That worn leading edge is a great feature. It's on my Epon irons.

 

How often does that leading edge come on retail sets of irons nowadays?

 

Thanks for the pics, like always.

 

[QuigleyDU]

Kinda looks like the TW grind. I am not sure what this is or if it fits me. But I want it.. 

[jds101086]

2 hours ago, bunta said:

so will this be coming to retail ?? soon? eventually?

Most likely limited release for $300+…

Edited June 3, 2024 by jds101086
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[newportbeach]

I imagine we will see a limited release at some point. Would love to try it.

[DoubleDawg22]

I’ve ordered this from wedge works (cost a fortune) as you get the Low Bounce K and then add on the hand ground options to select leading/trailing edge but in the comments I just said “please copy the Justin Thomas K grind”.

 

maybe this one will be slightly cheaper since it doesn’t require the handground upcharge 😂

[Pnwpingi210]

2 hours ago, DoubleDawg22 said:

I’ve ordered this from wedge works (cost a fortune) as you get the Low Bounce K and then add on the hand ground options to select leading/trailing edge but in the comments I just said “please copy the Justin Thomas K grind”.

 

maybe this one will be slightly cheaper since it doesn’t require the handground upcharge 😂

How did/do you like it?

[ilikegolf26]

Is this replacing the LBK? I really hope not. 

[DoubleDawg22]

13 hours ago, Pnwpingi210 said:

How did/do you like it?

I like it a lot - as a club junkie I of course have all kinds of wedges/grinds and also use the T grind a lot. 
 

I think having these two (leading/trailing) relief areas make it more comfortable to game full time/more course conditions.

[CasualLie]

Seems like a low bounce K is not even an option on WedgeWorks

[NoCalHack]

This is what Callaway does on their Jaws Raw.  Campfer they call it.  And you don't have to pay extra for it.

[DoubleDawg22]

42 minutes ago, NoCalHack said:

This is what Callaway does on their Jaws Raw.  Campfer they call it.  And you don't have to pay extra for it.

I’ve spent more money than i’d like to know on wedgeworks and agree with your sentiment on added cost (for a relatively simple grind). 

I think Callaway would have a hard time selling their campfer wedge at extra charge though, and if they could they probably would (all speculation!) 

[NoCalHack]

2 hours ago, DoubleDawg22 said:

I’ve spent more money than i’d like to know on wedgeworks and agree with your sentiment on added cost (for a relatively simple grind). 

I think Callaway would have a hard time selling their campfer wedge at extra charge though, and if they could they probably would (all speculation!) 

 

To me people make too much out of a wedge being “better” or not. Pros use vokey because they’ve been using them for ever. They are accustomed to the look of the club.  In no way are they“better”.  There is minimal technology that goes into a wedge.  Personally I’ve been using Cleveland-designed wedges since the 588 as a kid. I prefer the look. 
 

I like the campfer. It works for me and I’ll take my Callaways all day long over a Vokey, which I’ve tried.  I’m not going to hate on Vokey too much but the idea that “other companies would gouge the public if they could” isn’t a great defense. I understand charging more for a custom grind but the up charge for raw is not defensible.  And since I like the sole grind that comes stock in the Callaway I’ll stick with those. They decided that since the grind works they are going to make it available stock. It’s not like they said “hey let’s release a wedge and make campfer a special custom option!  Oh no. That wouldn’t work because nobody would buy it. I guess we will make it standard then.”

Edited June 4, 2024 by NoCalHack

[DoubleDawg22]

Sorry I wasn’t trying to say Vokey actually performed better or was a better wedge. World class players use and succeed with all the top OEMs (Cally/Cleveland/Ping/PXG/etc).

 

My point was that branding/tour presence of Vokey allows them to charge more for hand ground options that aren't part of their main line - and that due to Callaway wedges (although performing wonderfully!) not having the same “mystique” or top spot on tour (vokey is in many non Titleist contracted players bags) - Callaway would struggle to have success with that upcharge model - again speculation on my part.  
 

tl;dr - I don’t think Callaway should get “kudos” for not charging more for the specific grind that Vokey IS charging for - because I bet Callaway would if they could. 

[oskaru]

15 hours ago, CasualLie said:

Seems like a low bounce K is not even an option on WedgeWorks

Yes it is, under WedgeWorks limited edition wedges. It has item# WM165.

[panther73]

Looks like I could just find a K grind SM8 or 9 and grind it mi self, $200 less

[Golfingfanatic]

Sounds like it’s coming soon to wedgeworks according to comments on this post:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C71sGvCu9hx/?igsh=MW9zZ3hzcjhjbHZnYQ==

[bunta]

Has vokey ever charged more than $225 (raw) for wedgeworks limited wedges? I can't remember...

[Radeon962]

Looks like a Cleveland CBX4 from the sole. 
 

 

[bunta]

anyone know if this is in fact coming to retail ? timeline? anything ? not sure whether to wait or just settle for the LBK.

[svlido]

I'm playing the MG4 LBV grind and this might get me back to Vokeys.  Looks really versatile.

[toomanydoubles]

Vokey Wedgeworks teasing new release tomorrow.  “The latest tour inspired grind will be available for the first time ever.”  I wonder if this is the K star.