The Titleist Oil Can get’s it’s name from it’s finish. Each Oil Can wedge is unique looking due to a heat oxide treatment. This process provides a non-glare appearance as well as a very soft feeling wedge. Over time, the Oil Can finish will wear resulting in a raw wedge.
If the wedge gets wet it will rust. I would soak mine in a wet towel overnight and there would be a great deal of rust on the surface. (Don’t use a nice towel because the rust stains won’t wash out). The rust would act as a coating which would give the club even more grip on the face of the club which allowed me to impart even more spin on my shots.
This club is excellent in design, look and feel. It performed perfectly from full swings to small chips and pitches. On full swings the square looking grooves did shave a few different brands of balls. It didn’t work extremely well out of the sand but that may have been due to the lack of bounce on the model I tested.
The Vokey Oil Can Wedges will provide you with great performance and feedback.
Rating 8/10
MRSRP $125.00
Web site: http://www.titleist.com
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews
Knowing Vijay he must have practiced extra hard after that one bad swing cost him the Mercedes title last week. He practiced enough this week to go 69, 68, 67, 65 and win the Sony Open from 4 shots back. Sounds like 4 of my rounds, just add 10 shots to each one.
#1 is still obviously #1. Unless Tiger wins several tournaments (preferrably with Vijay in the field) I think Vijay is the obvious best player in the world for some time to come.
Isn’t it about time someone else made some noise? Phil? Ernie? Afterall it wasn’t just Jack and Arnie in the old days. We had Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Tom Watson and many other big hitters. Let’s see some competition you other PGA tour players!
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
Shigeki Maruayama set the target with a 5-under 65 for a one-shot lead over Justin Rose among early starters Friday in the Sony Open. Michelle Wie had her sights set a little lower. The 15-year-old began her second round with one goal in mind making the cut.
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
Stewart Cink and 3 others are tied at -4. No major fireworks in the first full field PGA tour event this year.
The one interesting thing is that 15 year old Michelle Wie is playing. She struggled today. I doubt she’ll make the cut but I hope she does!
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
Last year Stewart Appleby played some great golf to win the Mercedes. After starting out with a round of 74, winning this year was doubtful. But some solid golf and some mistakes by other players netted Appleby his 2nd Mercedes Championship in a row.
Vijay Singh should have won the tournament but a triple bogey on 13 ruined that. Tiger was “close” but couldn’t make up enough ground. And Johnathan Kaye was greenside chipping at 1 stroke back. All he had to do was get up and down from greenside on 18 to force a playoff. His chip was terrible leaving him 30-40 feet for his birdie to force a playoff. Kaye missed the putt.
The tournament could have been won by any of 4-5 people today but Stuart Appleby was the only one who didn’t make mistakes.
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
The Mercedes championship is turning out to be a great tournament. Vijay followed up his great round yesterday with another great one today. He shot a 65 on the par 73 course to go to -15.
Mike Weir had a stellar 2nd round shooting a 10 under 63. Weir is at -13, 2 shots behind Vijay.
Ernie Els is right behind Weir at -12 after his round of 65 today.
Tiger shot his 2nd 68 in a row to finish the day at -10. Had Tiger not had putting problems he would be close to the lead.
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
After round one of the Mercedes championship Vijay Singh was the leader. Apparently the winter break had no effect on his game. So for now it looks like everyone will be chasing him again. Tiger is missing some putts but still playing well. Wier is also right there (go neighbor!). Is Tiger going to give VJ a run this year?
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
I’ve just installed and configured the FORUM section for Web Country Club!
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru Golf Media, Miscellaneous, Site News
I’m very much looking forward to the 2005 PGA Tour season. There are many dynamics in play this year. Will Vijay continue at the torrid pace he established last year? Will Tiger win an actual STROKE PLAY event? Who will be #1? And my favorite question: Will Phil Mickleson win another major?
The Mercedes is this week in Hawaii. The fun thing about the Mercedes (since it is first tournament of the year) is that many of the big players debut their new gear for 2005. Two years ago it was Ernie Els bombing 400+ yard drives at sea level with his new Titleist 983K and ProV1X.
What will be the big new equipment release this year?
It’s going to be a fun 2005!
Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru PGA Tour
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No golf for a while. Fresh snow on the ground this morning. Come on summer!
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