Equipment

Spotted: Titleist’s new Vokey SM7 wedges

Published

9 years ago

Oct 30, 2017

As promised by Bob Vokey on our new 19th Hole podcast (around the 19-minute mark), Titleist has unveiled its new Vokey SM7 wedges at the Shriner Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. We have so many in-hand photos of the new wedges they needed to be broken up into two photo albums; here’s Part 1 and Part 2 of the photos.

SM6 (left) vs new SM7

VokeySM7wedgesWRX

From the photos, we can tell that Titleist is sticking with it’s progressive center of gravity (CG) design that was featured in its SM6 wedges, highlighted by the curves on the back cavities of the new SM7 wedges. Although in this year’s model — at least when comparing the 46-degree F Grinds — it appears the curve is going in the opposite direction, possibly relocating the CG for different launch, flight characteristics and spin.

Among some aesthetic changes, such as the placement of grind stampings, Titleist is also apparently introducing a new “D” grind into this lineup. Some GolfWRX members speculate it could stand for “Dill,” as in Titleist’s PGA Tour rep and grind master Aaron Dill, or as in PGA Tour player and major champion Jason Dufner, who uses a unique grind in his wedges.

e74c9587c333520b48de1b455148b8e9

We’ll be on the lookout for more information on design, specs and release dates for the new SM7 wedges, but for now, enjoy the photos from Las Vegas.

More Photos of the SM7 wedges

Discussion: See what GolfWRX members are saying about the SM7 wedges in Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 in our forums

Related Topics:Titleist wedges

Up Next

SPOTTED: Wilson C300 prototype driver and forged irons

Don't Miss

“I play golf.” Be proud to be a golfer

GolfWRX Staff

We share your golf passion. You can follow GolfWRX on Twitter @GolfWRX, Facebook and Instagram.

21 Comments

Acew7iron

Oct 31, 2017 at 2:50 pm

jwowzer…ban is for USGA sanctioned events and amateurs can play the old grooves until 2022. guess your a pro though, so don’t you already have the SM8s?

By then Ill have the face as smooth as babys bottom and ready to buy a 6 yo SM7 inlike new condition for $25

Reply Report comment
Dan

Oct 31, 2017 at 1:42 pm

Looks great!! I really wish Bob will produce the entire Iron range with his wedge design before he retires.

Reply Report comment
Bob Jacobs

Oct 31, 2017 at 12:53 pm

looks like just another wedge to me…tough to get all that excited

Reply Report comment
C.B.

Oct 31, 2017 at 3:04 am

No CBs? Where’s the Cleveland copy from Titleist? I need to make my AP1 set complete and I need a set of AP1 type wedge in SW and LW. lol

Reply Report comment
TigerMom

Oct 30, 2017 at 8:39 pm

The SM6 looks frowny 🙁 and the SM7 looks smiley 🙂

Reply Report comment
ronnie

Oct 30, 2017 at 8:34 pm

Awesome Vokey’s and I want them in my Fantasy WITB

Reply Report comment
Acew7iron

Oct 30, 2017 at 5:09 pm

So I just purchased a 06 model Vokey 200 series 60 deg wedge off ebay for $25 in like new condition.

What is *better about this one than what Im bagging?

Reply Report comment
- Steve
  
  Oct 30, 2017 at 5:39 pm
  
  It’s Vokey/Titleist “brand new” and the latest shiny bright Vokey Design.
  Yours is old and second hand and has no new mojo designed into it by Vokey Design.
  Otherwise, there is no significant difference if you are a decent golfer and you don’t flaunt your WITB.
  
  Reply Report comment
- Jwowzer
  
  Oct 30, 2017 at 5:41 pm
  
  The SM7 wedges are conforming to the rules, whereas yours is not. Hope you don’t plan on playing in any events ever.
  
  Reply Report comment
  - Dat
    
    Oct 30, 2017 at 8:45 pm
    
    jwowzer…ban is for USGA sanctioned events and amateurs can play the old grooves until 2022. guess your a pro though, so don’t you already have the SM8s?
    
    Reply Report comment
    - Chuck
      
      Oct 31, 2017 at 4:21 am
      
      2024 actually. And even then, the decision of the USGA might be to just let it go anyway.
      
      Remember that the old grooves have never been made illegal. The USGA imposed its rule only on wedges built after a certain date. (After 12/31/10, if memory serves me.) And only via a “condition of competition,” which the USGA recommends be utilized only in elite-level competitions.
      
      Reply Report comment
      - Darryl
        
        Nov 16, 2017 at 7:53 am
        
        As I’m given to understand also, the onus is on the tournament committee to prove your club is non conforming, which means they need to have the (no doubt very expensive) test rig.
        
        Someone may correct me on that.
        
        Either way my Mizuno TP 2000’s are good until 2024 :-))
        
        Reply Report comment
Stinger26

Oct 30, 2017 at 4:51 pm

still no forged offerings. much of the same.

Reply Report comment
- The dude
  
  Oct 30, 2017 at 8:45 pm
  
  Why do you want a forged wedge?.
  
  Reply Report comment
  - Steve Sands
    
    Oct 30, 2017 at 10:44 pm
    
    Everybody wants a Forged wedge….why don’t you? We’ve been asking Vokey forever, and he makes them for the Japanese market which is much smaller than the USA market. Have you ever hit a Callaway X Forged wedges flush or a Mizuno MP series? There is no comparing a Forged wedge to the cast.
    
    Reply Report comment
    - The dude
      
      Oct 31, 2017 at 8:50 am
      
      ….I knew you’d say that….point is..you don’t know the difference…(don’t bother saying you do)….with a high lofted club…it’s almost impossible to distinguish. And Cast has the benefit of durability for amateurs. Also…Why do you think so many tour players use Vokes?
      
      Reply Report comment
      - Scott
        
        Nov 1, 2017 at 11:33 am
        
        uhh. being paid maybe?
        
        Reply Report comment
    - Pat
      
      Dec 8, 2017 at 11:24 am
      
      Steve Sands, cost. Would you buy a set of 3 wedges at $350 each JUST because they’re forged?
      
      Reply Report comment
Geof

Oct 30, 2017 at 3:51 pm

this is a joke!

Reply Report comment
- IcomingElizabeth
  
  Oct 30, 2017 at 4:34 pm
  
  Awesome post…what is?!?
  
  Reply Report comment
- Donnie
  
  Oct 30, 2017 at 8:40 pm
  
  Vokey = Jokey = Dopey
  
  Reply Report comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Equipment

Putters that never made it: Check out some of the best tour builds that didn’t make the cut

Published

2 weeks ago

May 18, 2026

Alistair Cameron

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.

Whats in the Bag

Patrick Reed WITB 2026 (May)

Published

2 weeks ago

May 18, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

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

See more photos of Patrick Reed’s clubs here.

Equipment

Which of Tiger’s major winning irons are your favorite? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

2 weeks ago

May 18, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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.”

Entire Thread: “Which of Tiger’s major winning irons are your favorite? – GolfWRXers discuss”