Showcase: Wedges
New dimensions
The new regulations on wedge grooves have led to manufacturers re-writing their
wedge strategies, but in among the grass roots it is very much business as usual,
with the old groove dimensions remaining legal away from the pro Tours. However,
Titleist has spearheaded the emergence of the new generation of Tour wedges,
with their new Vokey ‘C-C’ models included here
Ping Titleist Wilson
Tour-W Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C
Ping’s In response to the USGA and R&A’s new rules
Staff
acclaimed restricting groove dimensions on Tour, Titleist has Tw9
Tour-W launched the Vokey Design As used by Padraig
wedges Spin Milled C-C wedges. Harrington in
feature a high- Titleist claims the winning the
density tungsten ‘Condition of second two of his
weight in the toe of Competition’ wedges three Majors, the Tw9
the clubhead, with a view to increasing the provide optimum wedges feature U-grooves
moment of inertia and forgiveness. The tungsten performance and shot that are milled into the
weight also allows the traditional teardrop shape control within the new guidelines. The C- clubhead after casting with a
clubhead to be slightly smaller than standard, C models are designed to provide a higher view to maximising their
which is designed to enable increased playability launch angle, less spin and more run-out effect. The wedges are
from a variety of lies. The wedges come in Silver than the original models. As the new available in seven loft options,
Chrome or Black Nickel Chrome, and in seven guidelines apply to Tour golfers only in in increments of 2º from 48º to 60º, with the 48º
lofts ranging between 47° and 60°. Four bounce 2010, Titleist will run the new C-C wedges and 50º built with less bounce and a cavity-back
options range between 54° and 60°. alongside its current line of Vokey Design structure, with the remaining models made with a
RRP: £95 (steel shaft); £110 (graphite) Spin Milled wedges. blade-style clubhead. The wedges come in anti-
www.pingeurope.com RRP: £97 glare Satin or Black PVD anti-glare finishes.
www.titleist.co.uk RRP: £74.99 (Satin); £84.99 (Black)
www.wilsonstaff.com
Go Ram Snake Eyes
CNC Milled SDX 685BX
Made from soft Ram offers a series of “affordable” wedges The 685BX wedges from Snakes Eyes are fluid
carbon steel with a designed to save golfers forged from a soft 8620 carbon
view to providing money as well as shots steel. A curved ‘Tour’
excellent feel, Go’s around the green. grind on the sole is
CNC Milled wedges have a The SDX wedges are designed to give the
classic head shape and made with a clubs excellent
chrome finish, and they traditional clubhead versatility, and box
are fitted with True shape, with a large grooves on the clubface
Temper shafts and clubface and high toe with a view to are CNC milled. The wedges
Golf Pride Tour Velvet providing forgiveness and playability. The are assembled to order, and they come in
grips as standard. The SDX wedges come in lofts of 52º, 56º and lofts of 52º, 54º, 56º, 58º and 60º and with
series incorporates 60º, and with either Mirror or Black Nickel a choice of Chrome or Black finishes.
four lofts, of 52º, 56º, 60º and 64º, with all finishes. The clubs come fitted with True RRP: £109
models available in right-hand, but only the 60º Temper shafts and Ram grips.
www.snakeeyescustom.com
model for left-handers. Go is distributed in the UK RRP: £24.99
by Brand Fusion.
www.ramgolf.co.uk
RRP: £29.99
www.brandfusionltd.co.uk
22 SGB GOLF DECEMBER 2009/JANUARY 2010
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