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.
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.
At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.
The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.
“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley
In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.
To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.
“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.
Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.
From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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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.