Vokey vs Cleveland wedges

[turkish]

So since becoming a bit of a titleist fanboy all my kit apart from my putter and my 2 wedges are titleist. I'm happy with my odyssey putter and simply can't justify £250 for a putter at the moment anyway.

But although perfectly happy with my Cleveland wedges have a hole burning in my pocket to get vokeys... I know I'm being silly but is there much difference in performance between vokeys and Cleveland wedges(apart from quite a big price gap?)

 

[Qwerty]

I think Theres a bit more weight in the Vokeys but performance wise against the rtx 588 they'll be nothing in it. Same with most wedges, it's just what you prefer the feel of or have been accustomed to.

I've used Vokeys for some time now, but the annoying thing about buying wedges is that you can't try them out so if your changing brand it feels like your taking an expensive chance unless you can try out a mates or p'p's before buying.

 

[Foxholer]

I borrowed a couple of wedges from RickG for a round at Centurion a while ago and was offered either Vokeys or 588RXs. Chose the Clevelands saying I didn't get on with Vokeys particularly well. However, commented after a few hits that they were pretty similar in feel to what I remember of Vokeys - at the slightly heavy end of the wedge range!

They are in my bag now, so I'm certainly happy with them!

Save yourself £150 and stick with the Clevelands! :thup: It's also rather amazing how much practicing can improve your wedge game!

 

[Ethan]

Both very good wedges used by many top players. Personal preference and feel, as well as budget, will decide it.

I would add into the mix the Callaway wedges, now designed by Cleveland. The Mack Daddy Tour Grinds are great wedges with good weight, plenty of spin and nice versatile soles.

 

[c1973]

Prefer Cleveland myself. All down to what you feel more confident using as I don't think there is much of a difference.

 

[garyinderry]

Vokey is am expensive wedge. Of you haven't user either and don't fancy a heeling out 100 quid each time you want a new wedge buy something else.


Most who buy vokey, get hooked then that's it. That's all they will use.

 

[Karl102]

I bought 2 Vokeys on an impulse about a month ago. I found them quite heavy and they just didn't work for me. I now have the new Cleveland RTX 2.0's CB's and they work a lot better for me. I would defo try before you buy.....
Edit the CB's offer a litter for forgiveness for choppers like me....

 

[Fyldewhite]

As others have said, the vokeys seem a bit heavier and that's the only reason I'e never owned one. For me, they just don't sit right. Had a set of the old Cleveland gunmetal 588's for many years but changed to the Ping when I swapped by irons a few years back. All are basically very good clubs. Just down the personal preference and feel.

 

[Tiger man]

Have had two Cleveland sets then last time swapped to Vokeys and would never go back. Although the cg16 wedges I had are by far the easiest to hit I have owned if you are looking for forgiveness.

 

[Oddsocks]

I tried the Cleveland rtx cavity wedges, they were very very heavy compared with mizzy, vokey and my forged wilsons

 

[shewy]

I've tried both and to be honest the Callaway wedges for me are better than both, lovely feel and weight.

 

[garyinderry]

those macdaddy wedges feel great too. well worth a look.


Whatever suits your eye and budget. They are all decent clubs. they all still need practice to get the best out of them.

 

[Qwerty]

Apparently the term Mack Daddy = Successful Pimp. Strange name for a golf Club. Sounds like we've moved on a bit From Mashie & Niblick.

 

[freddielong]

I find the extra weight in the vokey gives me more control, I really wanted to move to mizuno wedges two or three years ago but found they were far to light so the distances I would hit them varied to much. Find a shop that has both and just get a feel for the weight and looks and go with what you like.

 

[One Planer]

I tried the Cleveland rtx cavity wedges, they were very very heavy compared with mizzy, vokey and my forged wilsons

I'll echo the above.

I moved from Mizuno T4 wedges to Cleveland 588 RTX.

The difference in weight is noticeable very the two, but on reflection, I now prefer the Clevelands.

 

[the smiling assassin]

Vokeys for me. personally not a fan of the rounded Cleveland shape. You can get some spectacular bargains if you look carefully on previous versions. I got my current pair of SM3's for £80 new a couple of years ago. Still a perfectly good wedge, with the old spinny grooves. Given them a wee paint fill face lift too to keep them fresh.

 

[apj0524]

I know its a boring answer, but try and get a fitting, I did at an equipment day at a local club, all had me start with my pitching wedge then took me through various lofts and bounce. I tried Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 std and Cleveland CBs, SM5s and some Taylormade, settled for the std 588 2.0 in 50, 54 & 58 in a low bounce, as I hit these the best and and they felt loverly

 

[huds1475]

Apparently the term Mack Daddy = Successful Pimp. Strange name for a golf Club. Sounds like we've moved on a bit From Mashie & Niblick.

Dave, I have an NVQ LIII in Street Jive and can confirm your assertion to be correct Fo Sho.

Word

 

[Qwerty]

Dave, I have an NVQ LIII in Street Jive and can confirm your assertion to be correct Fo Sho.

Word

Street Jive :rofl:


I'm going to Re-name my Driver Don Kiddick, to see if it'll make it any longer

 

[ScienceBoy]

I would give the edge to Cleveland.

Vokeys have a well publicised customisation palette however, if you can spare the cash.