Wedge Fitting

The goal of a wedge fitting is to provide the best combination of wedges to optimize short game performance and yardage gaps necessary for lowering scores. A Titleist FittingWorks Wedge Fitting will guide the player through the process of selecting wedge model, bounce, and spin characteristics.

Step 1: Evalutate the Player's Current Wedges

The player's wedge lofts and bounce in their current set are evaluated and the player will hit shots with each club. The fitter observes turf contact, carry distances, spin rates, and trajectory.

Step 2: Test Sole Performance and Short Game Technique

Club Properties

The fitter will identify the proper sole profile that best suits the player's short game technique. Bounce and sole width work hand-in-hand to provide golfer's with ideal turf interaction that compliments their swing style.

Swing Styles

There are also two primary swing styles that will determine which wedge variables are best for the player's short game technique.

SLIDER/SWEEPER

This player has a shallow angle of attack and slides the leading edge of the club under the ball. They will play their best with a wedge that has a narrow sole, less bounce and more camber.

DRIVER/DIGGER

This player type uses less hand action, a stronger grip, and steeper angle of attack. This player may position the ball back in their stance and trap the ball at impact. This player will play their best with a wedge that has wider sole, more bounce and less camber.

In order to identify each golfer's swing style the fitter will apply lie tape to Vokey wedges with different bounce and sole characteristics and have the player hit shots from a lie board. The impact marks are evaluated to determine the player's wedge swing style.

In addition, the impact tape identifies if the player's lie angle should be adjusted with their wedges. Many better players use wedges that have a flatter lie angle than their set of irons.

Step 3: Fit for Sand Wedge Loft and Spin

The player will be fit for a Vokey 56°, 58° or 60° wedge that will be their preferred club from the sand and for recovery shots around the green.

By hitting shots from sand, rough, and fairway conditions the golfer will select the wedge that provides the best all-around performance. During this process the fitter and golfer will determine if more spin and ball stopping performance is needed. Vokey Spin Milled wedges provide more consistent and higher spin due to a CNC machined cut face and grooves with 30% more groove volume than a conventional wedge.

Step 4: Fill Gaps Between Sand Wedge and Pitching Wedge

Next the fitter and player will determine the number of wedges a player needs between their sand wedge and pitching wedge. It is important that a player’s wedges produce predictable yardages and preferred ball stopping performance.

The player’s full-swing pitching and sand wedge distances will be measured to calculate the difference in yardage, typically between 30 and 50 yards. The player will then hit wedges with lofts between their pitching and sand wedge in order to determine the number and specific lofts of wedges desired to span the yardage gap identified earlier.

Step 5: Summarize

In addition to the performance properties identified earlier, wedge feel and aesthetics should be compared between the Vokey Tour Chrome and Oil Can finish. Both wedges are crafted from 8620 mild carbon steel for soft, solid feel. Tour Chrome wedges provide a classic chrome finish with a Tour­-preferred, reduced glare satin appearance. Oil Can finish is cosmetically unique due to the hot oil oxide process that wears off over time, leaving a soft feeling wedge with a raw finish.

After completion of the Wedge Fitting, the golfer has selected their desired wedge specifications and a loft progression that provides consistent and predictable distances.