If you are looking for a mid-bounce lob wedge that produces a smooth, fast feel through the turf, the new Vokey Design WedgeWorks A+ Grind is now available on Vokey.com.
The new lob wedge features a wide, contoured sole and is offered in 58- and 60-degree lofts.
The A+ Grind is closely related to the Vokey WedgeWorks A Grind. The A Grind was born out of the collaboration between Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill and U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, who was looking for a wedge that moved through firm turf faster than his L Grind. Dill took Ogilvy’s feedback and removed the ribbon on the L grind, resulting in a smoothed-out sole that cut through the ground with less resistance.
The A+ Grind was created with similar modifications for players who preferred the feel of the A Grind sole but needed more sole width and bounce due to their delivery. Dill would smooth out the grind lines of an M Grind rather than the L Grind that Ogilvy gamed.
“On Tour over the years, we started seeing some loyal M Grind players who were finding that sole to be a little too bouncy for their liking,” said Dill. “A+ comes from taking their gamer M Grind and removing the ribbon from the centre of the sole. Those players found the leading edge of the A+ sat a bit lower, and the wedge moved faster through the ground. That helped to unlock a bit more versatility for some based on how they deliver the club to the ball.”
The A+ Grind is an option for players who favor a smooth, fast-feeling wedge and play with a neutral angle of attack in a variety of conditions.
The new WedgeWorks A+ Grind is now available in 58-degree and 60-degree lofts (RH only) and a Raw finish.
A+ GRIND ON TOUR
At the inception of all Vokey Design wedge grinds is the collaboration of Master Craftsman Bob Vokey and Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill with the best wedge players in the world. The result is a matrix of grinds designed to service every type of player.
Vokey Design wedges account for more than half of all gap, sand and lob wedges played on the PGA TOUR this year. Players trusting Vokey Design wedges have won 20 events to date on the PGA TOUR in 2024. Titleist Brand Ambassador Davis Riley recently used his WedgeWorks 60A+ lob wedge in winning the Charles Schwab Challenge for his first individual PGA TOUR title.
In addition to Riley, the A+ Grind is also used by the 2013 Masters champion and the 2015 PGA Championship winner.
