For the season thus far, Vokey WedgeWorks releases have been relatively straightforward. That is to say there hasn’t been anything we haven’t seen before. And while that’s perhaps not as exciting as new grinds with exotic finishes (heard of Slate Blue? The best finish), it’s reflective of an effort by the Vokey team to make lineup staples like the low bounce K Grind and L Grind available to golfers who want them, even when they’re not included in the stock retail lineup.
With the launch of the Vokey WedgeWorks A+ Grind lob wedge, we get our first taste of something different built on the SM10 platform.
The WedgeWorks A+ is the first new grind we’ve seen from Vokey in a while but it isn’t entirely unfamiliar.
As you may know, “grind” simply refers to the shape of the sole. With that, there are infinite possibilities, even if the real-world results are subtle modifications of the tried and true.
Case in point: The WedgeWorks A Grind launched in November of last year. Simply, an A Grind is an L Grind (one of Vokey’s staple low-bounce offerings) with the ribbon (the transition point between the center portion of the sole and the trailing edge) smoothed out.
What you get is a slightly less bouncy wedge, with the leading edge sitting closer to the ground in the square position while providing less resistance and, by extension, a bit more speed as it moves through the turf.
About the Vokey WedgeWorks A+ Grind
The A+ Grind takes the same approach. The difference is that, instead of starting with an L Grind, the A+ begins with Vokey’s mid-bounce M Grind. The ribbon-grinding part of the story is identical.
There are a couple of ways you can look at this.
The A+ is for golfers who like the feel of the A Grind through the turf but need a wider sole with more bounce. In that respect, it’s an A Grind plus some extra bounce.
The A+ Grind is also for the M Grind players who want their wedge to sit a little closer to the ground, need a little less bounce or prefer the faster feeling through the turf provided by the smoothed sole.
If I’ve got my Vokey math right, A+ = M-. That could also make it M Grind Right Dash.
I digress.
In terms of who it fits, as a mid-bounce offering, the Vokey WedgeWorks A+ Grind wedge is suitable for neutral attack angles and a variety of course conditions.
For sure, the A+ Grind is a bit of a niche offering but, for my money, WedgeWorks is at its best when it’s serving up subtle grind variations that are both fun and have the potential to help you play better golf.
That’s what you’re getting here, even if it isn’t blue.
Vokey WedgeWorks A+ Grind Specs, Pricing, Availability
The Vokey WedgeWorks A+ Grind wedge is available in 58 and 60 degrees. It’s available in raw finish in right-hand only.
Stock Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold: S200
Stock Grip: Titleist Universal 360
Advanced Personalization and Customization Options
As with all Vokey Wedges, the WedgeWorks A+ Grind can be customized to your tastes. Options include:
- Eight unique toe engravings
- Stamping options | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters around the toe; and two lines of 10 characters each
- Custom paint-filled | Loft and Grind markings and BV Wings logo
- Vokey wedges can also be custom-ordered with an industry-leading selection of shafts, grips, shaft bands, and ferrules. For a complete list of options, visit www.Vokey.com.
Retail price for the Vokey WedgeWorks A+ Grind wedge is $225. Available now at Vokey.com and at golf shops worldwide.
Luke Marthaler
2 years ago
I have a hard time with my wide opened faced shots as opposed to my M. Considering getting a little trailing edge relief rounded off and or some additional heel relief. The full shots with this thing are freaking deadly. Lower, more controlled trajectory. Beautiful spin control and smooooooth through the turf. Only problem is the open faced shots, especially firmer lies! Still very confused by the wedge but that takes time to figure it out!!!