Equipment

Vokey to launch new line of TVD wedges

Published

10 years ago

Apr 29, 2014

In March, Titleist launched its much-anticipated Vokey SM5 wedges, which offer golfers more spin through their new Spin Milled TX3 grooves, as well 21 different loft, bounce and grind combinations.

The SM5’s will cover the needs of most golfers interested in a Vokey wedge, but there’s always a few discerning players who want something a little different. For them, Vokey is releasing a new line of what it calls “Tour Van Design,” or TVD wedges, which add the new grooves and more grinds to two of the company’s most popular wedge models on tour: the TVD-K and TVD-M.

TVD-K wedges are used on tour by both Adam Scott and Jason Dufner in their lob wedges, and have soles that are wider and more cambered than other Vokey models. They’re available in lofts of 54-12, 56-12, 58-10 and 60-10.

While the 58- and 60-degree models are similar to their SM5 counterparts, the 58-11K and 60-11K, they have narrower soles and 1-degree less effective bounce than the SM5 models.

“The K grind has been a huge hit for us,” said Titleist Master Craftsman Bob Vokey. “It’s only been on Tour for a couple of years but we already have 30 guys using it. I think the secret is the cambered sole. It is wide and forgiving, but the camber keeps the club moving through the turf. So it’s playable in a variety of conditions.”

The TVD wedges are available in two finishes: California Chrome (left) and Black Ion.

The new TVD-M, which is available in lofts of 50-08, 52-08, 54-10, 56-12, 58-08 and 60-08, has a rounded teardrop profile that matches the shape of the TVD-K. Its moderate bounce and crescent-shaped M Grind sole makes it a great option for golfers who play courses with various turf conditions.

“We’ve had a lot of requests to match up the chassis, or shape, of the TVD-M with the TVD- K,” Vokey said. “It’s the natural progression of the series. We now have three distinct shapes in the Vokey family: the SM5 with a high toe peak, the rounded teardrop of the TVD and the compact look of the Hand Ground series. We have a look to fit anyone’s eye.”

Vokey’s new TVD wedges ($160 plus personalization packages) are available through Vokey.com and authorized Titleist accounts on May 7 as part of Vokey’s WedgeWorks lineup. They’re offered in two different finishes – California Chrome and Black Ion – and can be ordered in custom lofts, lengths and lie angles.

Golfers looking for a more personal touch can take advantage of Vokey staples such as toe engravings, stampings and laser shaft etching, as well as a variety of custom grip, shaft, shaft band and ferrule options.

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Whats in the Bag

Jason Day WITB 2024 (April)

Published

4 hours ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Jason Day what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Ping G430 LST (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: TPT Driver 15 Lo

3-wood: TaylorMade SIM Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 80 X

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7-wood: TaylorMade Stealth (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 80 X

Irons: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (3, 4), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X Seven

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Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-08F, 56-10S, 60-04T), Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (56-10 MID, 52-10 MID)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X Seven

Putter: TaylorMade Itsy Bitsy Spider Limited

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

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Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X (with Mindset)

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Ludvig Åberg WITB 2024 (April)

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5 hours ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Ludvig Åberg what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, D4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Ludvig Aberg’s clubs in the forums.

5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

7-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 9 X

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Irons: Titleist 718 TMB (2), Titleist T200 (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour Hybrid 105 X (2), KBS Tour 130 X

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S, 60-08M, 60-04T), WedgeWorks Proto (60-10V)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X

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Putter: Odyssey White Hot Versa #1

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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Equipment

Spotted: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 mini driver, DUW fairway wood

Published

6 hours ago

Apr 16, 2024

Brian Knudson

We have seen a few new mini drivers from the likes of Titleist and TaylorMade being tested out on tour recently. Now, Callaway looks to be jumping into the mix at the RBC Heritage. We spotted Christian Bezuidenhout testing out a new Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 mini driver on the range. We don’t have any details yet but the club clearly states “mini driver” on it, and the “340” could easily refer to how many CCs the head is.

What we do know is that this mini driver has a very similar design to the current Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 3-wood. The sole looks to be made from steel or titanium, not forged carbon like the Paradym Ai Smoke drivers. It has weights up near the face and at the back of the club. Callaway’s OptiFit hosel is also present on this driver to allow loft and lie adjustments, and if you look closely on the face, you can make out the “Ai Smart Face” text at bottom center. The crown looks to have the familiar carbon fiber weave and Ai Smoke logos we have seen on the current clubs.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke DUW

The other Callaway prototype that was spotted looked to be a little more of a traditional fairway wood — but with non-traditional weight placements on it. Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke DUW looks to have four adjustable weights on it — two on the sole, one on the hosel, and one on the toe. This hosel isn’t adjustable, and I would assume that is to save some weight from creating spots for the movable weights.

It is hard to tell from the photos, but the face looks to be a touch deeper than the traditional Triple Diamond fairways. This deeper face could be where the “DUW” name comes from. With three weights all pushed forward near the face this DUW has to be a very low spinning and launching head. The sole is made from metal and similar in design to the current Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond fairway woods as is the carbon crown.