DID THE BEST JUST GET BETTER?!...Titleist Vokey SM8 Wedges
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2020
- The New Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges arrive to replace the popular SM7, but is it any good?
This is the first time since the SM4 that Alex Etches has reviewed a Titleist Vokey wedge and there's no better place than Yas Links, Abu Dhabi to test the latest Titleist SM8 wedge.
There are multiple options available within the SM8 range which targets different golfer requirements from turf conditions and the player's angle of attack.
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PROGRESSIVE CENTER OF GRAVITY
SM8 features a reimagined progressive center of gravity, which produces the most accurate and forgiving Vokey wedge yet. Using tungsten weights and varied hosel lengths, the Vokey R&D team has moved the CG outside of the wedge head and placed it in front of the face, resulting in increased MOI and exceptional feel.
For the golfer, this means an optimized ball flight and a clubface that simply wants to square up at impact. SM8 accomplishes all of this while preserving the classic Vokey head shape players demand.
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SM8 wedge grooves are meticulously engineered through a proprietary Spin Milled process to maximize spin and durability. The process starts by cutting the face perfectly flat with a high speed saw. Then every groove is individually cut based on loft and finish; low lofts (46°-54°) are designed with narrower, deeper grooves, while higher lofts (56°-62°) have wider, shallower grooves.
Micro-grooves are individually cut in between grooves, which maximize spin on partial shots. A proprietary heat treatment is applied to the impact area which doubles the durability of the groove without impacting feel making it the most durable groove in golf. The process is only complete when every groove on every wedge head is 100% inspected for conformity to the rules of golf.
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F-GRIND
The F grind is an all-purpose grind that is particularly suited for full shots and shots hit with a square face. Ideal for players who prefer a traditional wedge sole. The F grind is the most played sand wedge on Tour including Justin Thomas, Ian Poulter and Charlie Hoffman.
M GRIND
The M Grind, Voke’s favorite, is designed for players that like to rotate the clubface open and closed to manufacture shots around the green. Ideal for players with a shallower, more sweeping swing type who play shots from a variety of clubface positions. Played by Charles Howell III, Patrick Cantlay and Cam Smith.
S GRIND
The S Grind features a full sole that has been narrowed by a trailing edge grind, giving it a faster feel through the turf. The S Grind is best for neutral to firm conditions and for players that like to control loft with their hands ahead or behind the ball. Played by Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott, and Lanto Griffin.
D GRIND
The D grind blends versatility from a heel, toe, and trailing edge grind and forgiveness with its high measured bounce. The D Grind is ideal for players with a steeper angle of attack who play shots from a variety of clubface positions.
K GRIND
The K Grind is the highest bounce wedge in the lineup, and is the ultimate bunker club. The K Grind is a wide, full sole wedge with enhanced camber to make it forgiving from a variety of sand and turf conditions. Played by Justin Thomas, Adam Scott and Webb Simpson.
L GRIND
The L Grind is the lowest bounce grind option in the mix. The heel, toe, and trailing edge relief allow for maximum greenside versatility. The L Grind is perfect for firm conditions and designed for precise players. It is ideal for players that have complete control of impact looking for maximum shot-making versatility. Played by Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker, and JT Poston.
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you definitely do your best work on golf courses, not in the studio.
I tell you one thing I absolutely love about the SM8's. … Now the SM7s are on sale everywhere for 100 bucks a piece.
Saw you on Rory YGT’s vlog from Abu Dhabi looking relaxed, enjoying the golf with beer in hand. This life as a UA-camr and “part time” Golfbox employee really suits you 🤷🏻♂️😂 Looking forward to the Saadiyat vlogs👍
“Now we are in my hometown, the rough” lol 😂 we could possibly live in the same postcode. Amazingly it was your best shot too!
Great description of each grind type and the corresponding swing/shot type!
Great content Alex, started watching your stuff after your collab with James Robinson, keep it up
love the vlog pal,, they look class.. I've got an issue with wedge fitting tho.. nobody apart from the titleist fitting centre stocks all the options.. so hard to get a wedge fitting 99% won't have ever had a wedge fitting
Lol really enjoyable content and did well to get East 17 in there! The amount of grinds does make it hard to be decisive what to go for, lovely wedges!
Thanks Al that's clarified all 96 potential combination questions that were bugging me, at least the club finish will be easy..... Mmmmmm not sure on that either.
I have worn the grooves smooth on my SM4's. SM8 and a fitting as soon as I can distract the Battle Ax.
Best reviews on youtube! Golf needs humor.👍😂
Congratulations on 25K
Another great video Al! Keep it up mate.
Good video ! Love ur content always make me laugh 👍
Im definitely looking at new wedges to go with irons im getting fitted for next week. I've just got standard wedges at the moment. I think i need them upright but i will see in fitting. As for grinds i have no ides
Tough greens to test a wedge on, I always find they release out a bit more than most whenever I played there . Beautiful course and scenery though
Once again Bobs showcase in the Louvre gets an update...
They do look smick but to many options. I'd want 3 for my home course and one of everything else for courses when I play away. Why doesn't it surprise me that you were the one getting the beers on Rory's vlog the other day.
Great Video Al almost a serious review! (I said almost)
When i got fitted by a titleist employee he told me sm7's are still amazing and most the new tech went into lob wedges. Fitted me for an sm8 lob and sm7 54 f grind. Said it was something about weights being better placed in the lobs now.