Skratch Attests: The Ideal Wedge for Divot Makers

If there is one thing that tends to befuddle golfers, it’s trying to understand bounce and grind combinations. Every club manufacturer has their own naming convention, and from brand to brand it can be difficult to understand how they compare. This often leaves golfers choosing the “middle option” to be safe—which might work ok for some, but usually leaves much to be desired when trying to execute specific shots for those with particular needs.

Now to be clear, this is not a one-size-fits-all guide, and if you’re looking for that, I created a handy Skratch starting guide for wedges here; Wedge Buying 101: Where to Start.

Instead, this is a testament to my experience with the Titleist Vokey V-grind—why I like it, why I use it, and why if you're a particular type of golfer, playing in certain conditions, you should consider this option.

Let’s start with a little bit about my golf game (don’t worry I’m not here to wax poetically about my mediocre short game or handicap). I take divots. The shorter the club, the more forward I place my hands and the bigger the divot. Now because of this, I need wedges with more bounce than “standard.” Having known this for quite some time, and finding good success with these types of higher bounce wedges, I’ve been pretty steadfast in not deviating from my go-to, the Vokey D grind.

Other wedges in this category that I’ve used with success include Ping’s H-Grind, TaylorMade’s HB, Cleveland’s Full, Callaway’s S grind, and PXG’s S grind. That was until I got my hands on Wedge Works V-Grind lob wedge, and I realized that I could use a wedge with even more bounce (statically measured) but still have the versatility I want around the greens to hit open faced shots. Here’s why I like it.

It’s Great For Divot Takers

The distinct design feature of the V-grind is a high amount of bounce towards the leading edge of the wedge—think of it like the front hull of a boat or the tip of a ski. This contact point with a sharper angle is designed to keep the rest of the wedge from digging and stabbing into the ground and helps to prevent chunked or fat shots.

There are other higher bounce wedges in the Vokey line that achieve this same result (like the K grind), but its wider sole design doesn't offer the same type of playability when changing the handle position more forward or back to open the face, because of the simplified angles.

But It Remains Versatile

As for the back side of the V-Grind sole, material is removed in a rounded shape from the heel to the toe which allows the face to be more easily manipulated while still keeping the leading edge closer to the ground to help with shot versatility, especially with tighter lies.

This is why, for golfers who tend to take larger divots with their wedges and play a lot of shots with their hands forward, the V-Grind is perfect. When I use it, I get the bounce that I need but still have the ability to open the face around the green when playing from short grass or bunkers.

You Can Customize It

With the V-grind being a part of the Vokey Wedgeworks program, you get access to the wedge in a tour-preferred raw finish and with extra customization that isn’t available through the standard Vokey program. This includes exclusive stamps, additional grind enhancements, toe engravings, shaft bands, grips, and so much more.

So, if it’s starting to sound like our golf games run in a parallel direction and you find yourself taking larger divots, play a lot of standard shots with your hands ahead of the ball, but still like to open the face around the green, I think the Vokey Wedgeworks V-Grind might be your next ideal lob wedge.