The Vokey WedgeWorks program is at the top of the mountain in golf wedges not only when it comes to customizations, but also their incredible catalogue of unique grinds and options. Here at THP, we have covered all of the additions and evolutions, this next one though is perhaps the most simple yet brilliant yet.
No matter what side of the iron loft debate you stand on, we all agree that PW is a critical club, so for the first time ever, Vokey is delivering an even lower lofted option in that spot.
Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks 44F Pitching Wedge
Look, we know the mere mention of the word loft in conjunction with irons and wedges is enough to send a whole segment of the internet into an absolute tizzy. The reality is, though there are still plenty of iron sets based off of 48 or 46 degree pitching wedges, there too are many which take that spot down to 43 or 44. Even Titleist themselves does this with their T100’s versus the T150, T200, and T350 irons. So, where in the past offering the 46.10F and 48.10F was enough, there is now room for an even stronger Vokey loft for those who prefer the look and versatility of an SM10 over a set club.
“The Vokey 46 has been such a valuable club for so many, Tour players and amateurs alike, it offers the profile the Vokey wedge player loves, the bounce and grind that creates the right launch and spin, and consistency in carry numbers. With the lofts getting stronger in iron sets,
– Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill.
we needed a lower-lofted head to avoid the sacrifices
that came from strengthening a 46.”
Before some of you say, “just bend the 46!”, there are a few things to remember. While that is an option, doing so will also decrease the bounce and add offset. Some golfers would never notice those things, but some will. Bounce matters, so by offering a 44.10F option, the stronger loft gets to keep all of the bounce.
Titleist states that there was a global need for this in their lineup. In fact, Wyndam Clark is currently playing the 44F on Tour. When working with Aaron Dill, they noticed because he had to bend the 46.10 strong, the loss of bounce was causing his strike location to drift, increasing height too much. The 44.10 allowed them to take the standard bounce, bend the club strong 1 degree, and add bounce while removing offset. This brought the strike location to a better place, and his overall flight down.
Options are good, specifically when it is filling a void. The new 44F absolutely does that while still bringing all of the SM10 technology to the table, like the progressive CG locations and Vokey’s patented Spin Milled Process.
The Details
The new Vokey WedgeWorks 44F comes paired with a True Temper DG S200 shaft in both Tour Chrome or Raw finish and it will be offered in both RH and LH. Additionally, since this is a WedgeWorks release, the entire catalog of custom options are at your fingertips should you so choose to indulge yourself.
Base pricing on the new 44F, without customizations, will be $225 through Vokey WedgeWorks. For a complete list of options, visit www.Vokey.com.
