Equipment
Spotted: Vokey SM6 wedges
Coming soon, Vokey SM6 wedges. We spotted the yet-to-be-announced successors to the SM5 wedges on the range at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.
It appears that the SM6 wedges have a new loft-dependent weight scheme. Titleist isn’t officially commenting on the new clubs, but the photos show “weight pads” that look to lower the center of gravity (CG) in lower-lofted wedges (see the 52-degree wedge below), and raise the CG of the higher-lofted wedges (see the 60-degree wedge below).
Related: See what GolfWRX members are saying about the photos in the forums.
SM6 F-grind (52 degrees)
SM6 M-Grind (56 degrees)
SM6 M-Grind (60 degrees)
Related: See what GolfWRX members are saying about the photos in the forums.
Equipment
Putters that never made it: Check out some of the best tour builds that didn’t make the cut
Arguably, the best perk of being a professional golfer on the PGA Tour is the ability to request or even just be handed pretty much any club you could think of. It happens more often than you think, usually with putters around the practice green from one event to the next. Come Wednesday, the Tour bags lining the edge of the putting surface become resting places for fallen flatsticks that never made the cut.
So let’s take a look at some of the best we’ve seen out on Tour this year that never made it to the competition. (You may notice none of Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Scotty Cameron putters made this list. There are too many.)
Let’s start with this custom Damascus Milled Odyssey Rossie made for Ryo Hisatsune. Featuring a single line and the short-slant hossel, we’ve seen plenty of Number 7 and jailbird heads featuring the Damascus Milled insert, but this is the first and only one we’ve spotted in a Rossie. Hisatsune primarily putts with an Odyssey Black Series iX #9, but we have seen him recently with a TaylorMade TP Collection SOTO, so there could be potential that the Damascus Milled Rossie could end up in the bag.
Everyone wants to be Cameron Young right now. We’ve had Justin Thomas and Tom Hoge both game the Scotty Cameron 9.5R prototype. Well, for the PGA Championship, Brooks Koepka nearly joined that list after requesting the same style of putter, with the full-length alignment line. But the Scotty Cameron reps took the request a step further and made one specially for Koepka with a Teryllium insert, similar to one in his previous Newport 2 gamers. The reason why this one didn’t go into play, though? Because it was too heavy.
Harry Hall was the third-best putter on Tour last year, so when Bettinardi made him a custom proto, you know it was going to be good. The custom BB28 blade features VDF face milling, a custom-welded single-bend shaft, and the owner’s initials – HH – on the sole of the putter. Hall, who usually games an Odyssey O-Works #7 W, has dabbled with a TaylorMade Spider Tour X already this year. Maybe there’s a chance this Bettinardi might make his bag.
Honestly, this one doesn’t need a description. It’s Kieth Mitchell’s custom Scotty Cameron Napa. One Scotty Cameron face stamp, two Scotty Dogs, two Scotty Cameron 7-Point Crowns and one Circle T. That is all. Oh, except for the Cashmere Cameron headcover.
Finally, and just for fun, how about we pour one out for this TaylorMade Spider Tour X made for Scottie Scheffler in its new torched finish. It’s unlikely we’ll see a putter change anytime soon from the best golfer in the world. In fact, he hit just two putts with it on the Harbour Town practice before going back to his trusty gamer.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (9 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 M.S.I. 70 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X
7-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Grindworks PR-202 (4), Grindworks PR-101A (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 Tour Rack (52-10 Mid), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-08M), SM11 (60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Tour Rat 1.5 Tour Prototype
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
In our forums, our members have been discussing their favorite major winning irons used by Tiger Woods. WRXer ‘golferdude54’ kicks off the thread saying:
“Mizuno MP 14/29. Titleist 681T. Nike Forged Blades. TaylorMade P7TW.
Among these irons that helped Tiger win 15 majors, which is your favorite in terms of looks?”
And our members have been naming their favorites and why in response.
Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- SwingBlade: “I prefer the early blades he played and the more recent TM TW’s especially because after Tiger had his major behavioral setbacks, part of Nikes support payback was making Tiger play a Nike putter and cease using his beloved uniquely customized Scotty putter.”
- ProjectX: “This (Nike Forged Blades) and there’s not even a close second.”
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Driver: Titleist GT3 (9 degrees) Buy here. Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 M.S.I. 70 TX 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (15 degrees)...
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Driver: TaylorMade M6 (9 degrees) Shaft: Aldilda Synergy Blue 70 TX 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue...
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Driver: Krank Formula Fire Pro (6 degrees) Shaft: Project X Prototype 3-wood: Krank Formula Fire (10 degrees) Shaft: LA Golf BAD...
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Skip
Jan 20, 2016 at 1:36 pm
you can get these on Aliexpress already lol
Lizance
Nov 11, 2015 at 8:10 pm
Rumor has it that this will be bob Vokey’s last project for titleist before he retires. Thus he wanted to release his favorite design, the 400 series. The brand will continue on obviously. But we should appreciate the man that truly changed wedges forever.
Paul Shabi
Nov 11, 2015 at 4:29 pm
When do these wedges come out for retail?
RonJ
Nov 4, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Some say “Vokey” (BV), others don’t… how come??
I'm Ron Burgundy??
Nov 2, 2015 at 11:47 pm
You lead hands hacks couldn’t tell the difference between forged and cast anyways…
CBGolf13_titleist
Oct 31, 2015 at 8:19 pm
I played SM4s and 5s, and didn’t find much difference between the two with excepting to the k grind. I like the little bit of difference. Also like the straighter leading edge. These are nice.
Scott
Oct 23, 2015 at 11:09 am
it appears that they are changing the weight around similar to the SCOR or Hogan Wedges and Tom Wishon’s new wedges, especially in the lower lofted wedges. Not a bad thing for Titleist to copy.
Kenner
Oct 23, 2015 at 2:28 am
Anyone else think that these look RAWWWW??
Jens144
Oct 22, 2015 at 12:38 am
The pics of the 60 show two different clubs (titleist stamping is low on one and high on the other). Anyone know what the difference is?
Joshuaplaysgolf
Nov 11, 2015 at 8:54 am
The stamping is high on one and low on the other.
Brandon Luckett
Oct 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm
I like the look. They are starting to look like Fourteen Wedges to me…..which are sweet.
Pugster
Oct 20, 2015 at 10:20 pm
Can somebody explain all the grinds and why there are so many choices?
Very confusing
A.Huffman
Oct 20, 2015 at 10:46 pm
Vokey.com explains each grind. Find one that best suits your game. They aren’t one size fit all.
Don't worry about it
Oct 21, 2015 at 12:44 pm
It’s just the way the sole interacts with the turf….particularly important with wedges because you hit the widest variety of shots with those clubs, from full shots to half pitches, to chips to flops to sand shots. You need a sole that you’re comfortable with. The grind options are really just for the better players, average golfers honestly probably aren’t good enough to play the difference shots that you’d need particular grinds for anyway.
Don't worry about it
Oct 21, 2015 at 12:46 pm
Also depends a lot on what types of grass you generally play off of….again, a small advantage that the average golfer isn’t really going to think twice about.
KK
Oct 21, 2015 at 8:43 pm
There are many grinds because Vokeys are played by pros and ams who are serious about their wedges. If you can’t tell the difference, start in the middle of the bounce options. Adjust as needed.
KK
Oct 20, 2015 at 5:36 pm
Looks like there are some with a mid muscle and some with a top muscle. I love the top muscle, looks forgiving and stylish. Mid muscle, not so much.
Steve
Oct 20, 2015 at 11:17 am
Just like all the others
other paul
Oct 20, 2015 at 9:14 am
Very nice looking. I likey.
Rich
Oct 20, 2015 at 4:12 am
K grinds coming?
SR
Oct 20, 2015 at 3:31 am
On second glance on the 60 you can see the influences from JP finally coming into the range. I really shape / weighted look of the 60.
Unknown
Oct 20, 2015 at 9:11 am
Where are you looking? And where do you buy your drugs?
SR
Oct 20, 2015 at 3:24 am
surely the 56 should have the same matching weight pad behind the sweetspot? It doesn’t make any sense to have it on the 52 & 60 and not on the 56. It makes it look like they’ve come from a different set all together.
David W
Oct 21, 2015 at 1:45 pm
The weight is lower on the 52, even on the 56, and higher on the 60 which is why there is no need for a weight pad on the 56.
Mark
Oct 20, 2015 at 3:08 am
Oil Can or Rusty finish please. And forged as well. Japan and Korea get forged heads. Why not the rest of the planet?
Loohooser
Oct 20, 2015 at 11:30 am
Yes please
Nolanski
Oct 20, 2015 at 3:33 pm
You can buy them online for $175. Google “cold forged vokey wedge”.
David W
Oct 21, 2015 at 1:46 pm
Has there ever been a Vokey wedge that wasn’t forged?
mb
Oct 21, 2015 at 1:51 pm
none of them are forged in N.A. market
Lee
Oct 21, 2015 at 3:32 pm
In Europe we also get the form forged/punch cast whatever you prefer to call them – Top performing and tightest production to spec on the market from the Chinese factory where they are made.
Bob
Oct 19, 2015 at 10:44 pm
Looks like something TM would make. I’ll buy something forged instead.
titleistloyalist
Oct 19, 2015 at 11:59 pm
So you can shoot 99 instead of 101? LOL
Tom
Oct 20, 2015 at 9:14 am
http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/taunt.gif
Loohooser
Oct 20, 2015 at 11:31 am
Good one eejit
fswalley
Oct 28, 2015 at 2:52 pm
try TK15 Hogan wedges 🙂
Tom
Oct 19, 2015 at 9:06 pm
I’ve been of Vokey’s for a decade but; the SM6 F&M grind reminds me of a favorite 400 series.
mhendon
Oct 19, 2015 at 8:27 pm
Yeah I don’t see any difference in the so called weight pad between the 52 and the 60. So I don’t believe it’s meant to adjust the center of gravity according to loft. If anything it’s probably for feel putting a little more mass behind the sweet spot.
gvogel
Oct 19, 2015 at 8:17 pm
Looks like the leading edge is straighter on these than on previous Vokeys.
Which is good if you break your putter and have to putt with your wedge.
MARCUS
Oct 19, 2015 at 5:21 pm
just when i was about to buy a new set of wedges. reckon i will wait for these to arrive and see how they do.
golfraven
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:58 pm
wonder about the K-Grind. Somehow Titleist is all over the place with all the writing – rather strange.
Shawn Allen
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:54 pm
Ugly!?! Get Ur eyes checked…these are beautiful
SB
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:34 pm
I like them!
JJ
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm
DROOL
MBA-J
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:23 pm
Ugggggglllllleeeeeee… Titleist has been swinging and missing with their most recent releases. And for the folks that know me from the GolfOpinions and Bombsquad days, you KNOW I’m a Titleist apologist, too. Feels bad, man.