About Golf "Best of 2003": Wedges
In golf equipment, there are certain brands, certain lines of clubs, that you know you can never go wrong with. Vokey wedges are one of those clubs. Vokey wedges set the standard, and then have to live up to it. The Oil Can is the newest of nine different models (so far).
The "M/B" is for "mid bounce," and there are a bunch of different combinations available for loft, lie and bounce. The M/B isn't a "pretty" club, but there's something about the appearance that just keeps pleasing the eye. What really pleases the eye is seeing the spin and control that these wedges offer with their large, U-shaped grooves. Designed for play from any surface, and consistently superior in all.
The TSC - for "Tour Satin Chrome" - is the latest in Cleveland's 588 Tour Action series. It's designed to mimic the classic look of the original Cleveland 588 chrome wedge that stalked the pro tours for so long, but without the bright glare. Large face area, high toe profile and U-grooves produce great spin and control.
"Dart Throwers" is the collective nickname for the many wedges offered by Feel Golf, a company founded by Lee Miller, a k a "Dr. Feel." Feel wedges have been known by Tour players for years but are just starting to get more of a following among amateurs and recreational players. They're hard to miss - some come in distinctive designer colors. In 2003, the company added the Mirror, Satin, Gun Metal and Midnight Series Oil Can wedges to the line.
The rac - "rac" for "relative amplitude coefficient" - wedge line was first introduced in 2002. The rac Black and rac FE2O3 were added in 2003. The FE2O3 (that's the chemical notation for ferrous oxide, or rust) is unfinished (no chrome finish) and is designed to rust. Better players know that just adds even more spin and control to wedge shots.
