GolfWRX Report: Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks Expansion and Houston Open Equipment Insights

GolfWRX reports on significant equipment developments, featuring Titleist Vokey's major product expansion and insights from the PGA Tour's Houston Open.

Major Vokey WedgeWorks Expansion

Titleist has substantially expanded the Vokey WedgeWorks lineup with five new lob wedge grinds: L, A, K, A+, and V, plus the addition of a 62M grind*. Each grind targets specific turf conditions and swing characteristics.

Notable additions include the A Grind, developed through collaboration with Geoff Ogilvy for firm Australian conditions, and the K* grind, described as "one of the most popular lob wedge grinds on the PGA Tour." All new offerings are available in Raw finish at $229 each.

Houston Open Equipment Insights

New Titleist GTS Driver Testing

Sudarshun Yellamuraju was spotted testing the new Titleist GTS driver, with tour staff ensuring exact specification matching to his previous GT2 driver, including the use of Titleist-branded lead tape.

High-Speed Player Equipment Discussions

Forum discussions revealed growing interest in 7-woods among high swing speed players (132-135mph driver speed). Members noted increasing tour usage and suggested combinations with heavy fairway shafts to reduce spin rates for optimal performance.

Professional Equipment Customization

The report highlights detailed professional customization practices, including Emiliano Grillo's strategic use of lead tape on both 60-degree wedges for different bounce options, and various putter modifications among tour professionals. The introduction of Titleist-logo lead tape addresses traditional concerns about covering brand logos while maintaining equipment identification.