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Posted: November 5, 2010
Do you ever wonder what inspires Master Craftsman Bob Vokey while behind the wheel working on the perfect grind for his next wedge? After sticking a shot close with your trusty Vokey wedge, do you ponder how all of the elements of club design worked in perfect harmony with your swing? Do you want to know how “The Voke” comes up with his masterpieces? Well, we’ve got some great news for you… The one and only Bob Vokey will be answering questions during a live webcast on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PST), with our friends over at GolfWRX. (Click here to go to GolfWRX for more details.) And before “The Voke” goes live, we are giving members of Vokey Nation and Team Titleist the chance to have their questions answered first. Next week, we’ll be stopping by WedgeWorks, our high performance custom shop in Carlsbad, Calif., for a little fireside chat (minus the fire) with Bob, made up entirely of your questions and his answers. He won’t be able to answer them all, so make sure your question is a good one – Bob is going to handpick the ones he answers. And by the way, if your question is picked, you’ll also receive a special gift from Bob and the Vokey Wedges Team. (Hint: You can wear it on your head.) Simply post your question in the comments section below we’ll take care of the rest.*
*Please note: The Voke has finished reading all of your questions and has chosen the ones he is going to answer. He thanks everyone for the overwhelming response and looks forward to answering more of your questions in the near future. Stay tuned for Bob's answers later this week right here on Team Titleist!
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Hey Voke,
I'm a big fan and I love your work. My question is: Who is your absolute favorite player to work with on tour? What I mean by this is who do you most look forward to getting the best wedge specs and grind?
Thanks,
Jonathan Purcell
FuturePro17 wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:28AM
Hi Mr. Vokey,
We met once at Belvedere Golf Club on P.E.I.!!
I have noticed many tour wedges with engraved custom logos (Schools, NFL teams, etc). Will this be a WedgeWork option in the future?
All the Best!!
Chris
Chris W wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:39AM
What is your story? How did you start crafting wedges, get picked up by titleist, fund the first projects that you undertook? What have been the challenges you have faced both in design and in your career journey? What advice would you offer someone whose dream job is to do what you do?
JET wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:42AM
Bob, What , with all your experience in developing the wedges, have you considered the most challenging part of this work and why?
eagle3 wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:43AM
Do you design your gap and higher wedges to have a slightly open face at impact? With tight lies this is almost a must set up.
JET wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:43AM
Mr. Vokey, I was wondering, what caused you to get in to designing wedges instead of putters like Scotty Cameron? I am looking forward for the new changes that may come to the wedges in the near future.
Taylor David
Taylor D wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:45AM
If you hadn't called your wedges Vokeys, what would you have called them?
FuturePro17 wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:46AM
What is the single most important thing an smarter should look at when selecting a wedge?
JET wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:46AM
Have you ever considered bringing a cavity back wedge to production?
Craig G wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:47AM
Mr. Vokey,
I have played Vokey wedges my entire life throughout junior golf, amateur and college golf, and now as a professional. They are without a doubt the best wedges, however I'm left handed and it seems that we get the short end of the stick with bounces, grinds, and finishes. Obviously, the market for lefties is part of the problem but how can lefties get similar offerings in bounce and grinds as the righties? I know Custom Vokey's help with some of these issues, but we are still limited to bounces and finishes. Also, the new groove rule has really made you all put in some extra time at the factory. I know some companies are beginning to add a few additional grooves to help with spin from trouble lies. Have you thought about additional grooves on your wedges, and is that something we can expect to see in future Vokey Wedges?
Thanks for your time and keep up the great work!
Chris D wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:48AM
Mr. Vokey, I love your work with wedges, and I've trusted them for years now. I am curious, what made you pursue Wedges, over other clubs? I know that you've done a great job with the wedges, and I plan on using Vokey Wedges for years to come, as I know they are the best product the golf industry can provide me with. Thank you!
Ben H wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:48AM
I am 14 and have spent a good bit of my allowance on your wedges which has been one of my better golfing choices. My question is what's in your bag? From your putter, to your WEDGES, to your irons, to woods, and your driver.
Justin S wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:50AM
I would presume in your mind you always have an idea of what you want your wedges to look like and perform. How has the new groove rule changed your thought process on the performance aspect of your wedges?
Ron I wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:50AM
how is your health ? looks like your back to work full strength - which is good!
do you have any plans to alter the club's face to offset the new groove rule? like maybe adding some small little grooves like some other makers, or maybe making it a little deeper so the ball stays on the face longer, adding spin ?
ed d wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:51AM
What is the real performance difference between square grooves and round grooves on club heads and why is one allowed and one not?
JET wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:52AM
Hello BV,
I am curious if you have ever considered to make a custom iron set with Titleist or by yourself. I think itd be awesome, thank you.
Jake
I play in a sand belt course in Melbourne Australia. Our bunkers are natural sand and some lies are a bit firm. If I use a sand wedge in these tight lies there is too much bounce and I often blade the shot. What would you recommend for this type of sand shot?
DamianW
Damian W wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:53AM
After a full season, what effect if any, have the new grooves had on the professional game?
Have you learned anything that will cause a change in design of your wedges next year?
JET wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:55AM
I like my spin milled wedges. My question is how long should the milling last using a ProVI ball. It has to be less with my wedge I use out of the bunker than my flop shot wedge.
Keep up with the great products.
Joe Hannis
JET wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:56AM
I love my Titleist 681 irons but some need to be rechromed and regrooved. Is this possible and will it change the balance or anything else? Is it worth doing it?
Dominick B wrote on November 6, 2010 at 2:56AM