James Savage was lucky enough to get a Titleist wedge fitting with Bob Vokey himself at Bearwood Lakes.
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Custom-fitting is now an essential part of getting the right gear in your golf bag.
There has never been more adjustability in drivers and fairway woods which means it is vital to get the right specs and setting for your golf game.
I think it is quite rare for the club golfer to purchase a new driver now without getting it custom-fit.
But how many of us get fitted properly for wedges?
Titleist wedge fitting is more common than with most brands but the answer will still be not many for a couple of reasons.
For a start, not many manufacturers or indeed, club shop PGA professionals offer proper custom-fitting for wedges.
And I don’t think club golfers realise that there is more to wedges than simply selecting the right loft.
How many times will you hit driver during a round? Usually a maximum of 14.
How many shots do you play with a wedge in your hand? I’d be surprised if the number was less and these are scoring clubs which can make a real difference.
When it comes to a Titleist wedge fitting, it is not possible to find more loft, bounce and grind options than those offered in the Titleist Vokey range.
Bob Vokey himself has created six unique grind options throughout the range which will suit particular techniques, turfs and/or bunkers.
Bob has carried out a Titleist wedge fitting for some of the world’s best players into wedges including Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods.
Bob has now taken up a different role to spend more time working with amateurs to help educate them on the benefits of a proper Titleist wedge wedge fitting.
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What happens at a Titleist Wedge Fitting?
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to meet Bob for a Titleist wedge fitting at Bearwood Lakes in Surrey.
Now after working with some of the greatest players ever to pick up a golf club, what would Bob make of a 17 handicapper like me?
