Davis gave Bob Vokey a lot of credit for his win. Can you tell us the specs of his three wedges (i.e., shafts, loft, bounce)?

Does Davis use extra wraps under his grips and what is the length of set?

Driver:

3 wood:

5 wood:

Irons:

Putter:

I like the traditional look of the 680 irons.  Is it possible to still get a set?

No extra wraps for Davis, just standard Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Compound 60R in Carolina Blue, logo underneath.

Lengths:

Driver: 45"

13° Fairway: 43"

18° Fairway: 42.25"

Irons: 0.25" longer than standard, 1° flat

Putter: 34"

As indicated above, Davis is using three Vokey Design wedges, all with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts.  The three models are:

200 Series 50° with about 5° bounce.

400 Series 56° bent to 55° with about 9° bounce.

Special Grind 60-E featuring a medium width sole, enhanced camber, softened trailing edge, and slight heel and toe relief.

Forged 680 iron sets are no longer available for custom order through <a href="www.titleist.com/locator.aspx" rel="nofollow">Authorized Titleist Golf Shops</a>.

What's the benefit of using a 50° wedge over the standard 52° gap and why bend a 56° to 55°?

What ball will Davis more than likely play next season now that the Pro V1 will not be available after 12/31/2008?

Davis has his 680 9-iron bent 1° weaker than standard to 45°.  He prefers 5° gaps in his wedges, and therefore uses a 50° Vokey for his pitching wedge, a 56° Vokey bent to 55° for his sand wedge, and a 60° Vokey for his lob wedge.

I notice the irons Davis uses are listed as 3-9.  The standard 9 iron loft is 40°.  The next wedge listed is 50°.  That is an unusually large gap between short clubs.  No pitching wedge (45°)?

Please see the <a href="#comment-54351" rel="nofollow">comment below</a> regarding Davis' wedges.  Also, the standard loft of most Titleist 9-irons is either 43° or 44°.

From the <a href="www.titleist.com/.../newsdetail.asp rel="nofollow">Acushnet Company press release responding to the Pro V1 court ruling as posted on Titleist.com</a>:

<blockquote>“We strongly disagree with the judge’s ruling and will file an appeal and seek relief from the injunction,” said Joe Nauman, executive vice president, corporate and legal of Acushnet.  “However, it’s important to recognize that this ruling will not have any impact on our ability to supply our customers with Pro V1 golf balls because of the following actions which we have undertaken.  In September 2008, we converted production of the existing Pro V1 models so that they are outside of the patents in question; and we have also developed and will be introducing new and improved Titleist Pro V1 products in the first quarter of 2009 that are also outside the scope of the patents in question."</blockquote>

In addition to making consistent gaps, bending a wedge to a stronger loft also reduces bounce. This can be a big issue. Fairway consistency (soft vs. firm) changes bounce requirements. Sometimes it's just a matter of taste. Also bear in mind that touring pros often change their clubs depending on the golf course and the yardages needed on approach shots. I am a 0 handicap and by no stretch of the imagination play at Love's level. I do, however, vary my 14 clubs according to where I'm playing, tees being used, length of the course and turf conditions.

What is Davis' swing speed with the driver and if you know his approximate launch angle, I would like to know that also.

What Titleist club is best for breaking sprinkler heads? That was a Vokey, right?

Just messin' with ya - congrats on the lifetime exemption to a competitor and a gentleman!

-Jeff

I notice that Davis always plays the newest Titleist irons when they first get released but then goes back to the 680s.  Being a Titleist Brand Ambassador, is it in his contract to endorse the company's latest product for a certain amount of time or does he just prefer the older model blades compared to the newer ones? Thanks.

Congrats on your lifetime exemption.

What was this about the Pro V1 not being able to be used after the new year?

Please see the <a href="www.titleist.com/.../newsdetail.asp rel="nofollow">Titleist Pro V1 litigation fact sheet at Titleist.com</a> for responses to frequently asked questions about the litigation.

I had the opportunity to follow Davis at Grayhawk two weeks before Disney.  He played well, but more importantly, I was impressed by how he carried himself on the golf course.  As spectators wished him good luck, Davis would look each of them in the eye and say, "thank you."   His lifetime exemption is well deserved.