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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.
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- Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.
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- Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max
Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord
See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.
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New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.
The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.
For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.
While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.
A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.
A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.
You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.
Pricing specs availability
- Irons: 4-PW
- Price: $149/oron
- Availability: Pre-order
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Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage. Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees...
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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.