Vokey Complies With New Regulations

Titleist has introduced the new Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C (Condition of Competition) wedges in response to the United States Golf Association/Royal and Ancient rule change regarding grooves.

Titleist will continue to sell the new Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges that were introduced last fall through 2010, while also selling the new C-C wedges. The current Vokey wedges will remain conforming for most players until 2024.

The new Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C line was developed from a complete set of 17 high performance wedges, with nine lofts ranging in two-degree increments from 48 to 64 degrees, with multiple bounce options, and special sole grinds.

The new Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C Wedges are available in the most popular non-glare Tour Chrome finish. Nine of the 17 models will be available in left-handed models.

“The new groove standards will put more pressure on better players’ short games. It will be crucial for them to determine the most effective combinations of loft, bounce and sole grinds in their wedge set-ups,” said Bob Vokey.

“There is less room for error when players do not have as much spin as they are accustomed and they must be much more precise in their execution,” he added.

“Having worked directly with tour players, club pros and better amateurs in developing these new Spin Milled C-C wedges, I believe we have covered the spectrum in regards to providing the most effective combinations for players who are required to use the new grooves under a Condition of Competition or choose to play them.”

Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C Wedges are made from soft 8620 carbon steel and feature Titleist’s Spin Milled construction technology, regardless of groove configuration.

Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C wedges have a CNC-machined flat face and precisely cut groove geometry, using a new cutting tool that creates a tighter tolerance on both the groove size and edge radius.

The face surface is also precisely machined with a series of milled micro edges, resulting in higher face friction than with a polished wedge face. The resulting additional ball spin retention achieved from this higher friction is particularly advantageous on partial shots, where grooves have much less impact on spin.

“In reaction to the new groove rules we improved our Spin Milled process,” said Dan Stone, vice president of research and development for Titleist golf clubs.

“We created a new cutting tool that allowed us to tighten our groove manufacturing tolerances by more than 40 percent. With the new rules calling for a reduced edge radius and effectively less groove volume, we improved our process to get as close to the limits as possible.”

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