Vokey SM10 Wedges - 2024 Forum Review

[Josh Parker]

44 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Alright time for an update - I am making the switch to graphite iron shafts and that included my wedges. While I have enjoyed the Toura wedges and to an extent my Mizunos from last year there was something lacking with both. To the point I kept going back to my old PING Glide 2.0 wedges when I really needed a trusted set. 

I went through the Titleist WedgeFit App and it spat out the F and D grinds for what I play. While on this kick I also wanted to remove my PW and GW and go with all speciality wedges. 

So after the wedge fit online I went to a local course and found a place I could demo and try the wedges (granted not in the graphite shafts). Thankfully my friend runs a pro shop and I was able to get a few of the different grinds to confirm what the app had suggested. 

My only sticking point was I was also going to need to go a degree strong on all the lofts to keep my gapping appropriate. 

The fitting was pretty standard, it helped knowing the conditions and what I preferred compared to some other wedges I have used and we were able to remove several grinds really quickly and what do you know we ended up with both the F and D grinds. 

What I ended up ordering was the SM10 46.10 F Nickel in 1 Strong and 1 Flat
SM10 50.08 FNickel - 1 Strong and 1 Flat
SM10 54.12 D Jet Black 1 Strong and 1 Flat
SM10 58.12 D Jet Black 1 Strong and 1 Flat

All with the Mitsubishi MMT Taper 95 Stiff in standard length and grips off. 

They arrived in pretty short order and wow they look stunning. Now I have probably 6 or so rounds on them? Three of which have been tournament rounds. I put midsize grips on them with a few layer of tape on the bottom hand and they feel so good. It is a unique feel with graphite and I like it. 

The head feel a bit heavy, but not too much. What I really like is how each of these work with the shots that I need them for. 

I use my 46-54 for full shots and 58 basically for half shots and chips etc. I use all my wedges in a variety of spots and with the different bounce options I feel I have opened up a lot more shot opportunities. 

The other part in this is now for the most part my highest lofted wedge is a 57. Some would baulk at that, but I haven't really found a need for a 60 or so ... yet. I do still have a new SM9 60 that I could put into play because I do have 13 clubs I normally carry. I rarely carry 14... weird I know. 

So here is a rundown on the good and noted so far. 

Good - Feel and control are excellent. 
Spin has been really good. 
Consistency and playability. 

Notes
The finish is wearing quite quickly. I don't really care, clubs are meant to be used, but for some this will be a big knock. Especially the black is wearing a lot faster than my black PING wedge I had for years. 

I do need to work on strike location as I have had some toe strikes that I don't like and while they still perform okay, they are less forgiving than the T100 I had prior. 

Overall they have been impressive so far and a big step up from the Mizuno wedges I tried last season which have now been relegated to the shag bag. 

 

The variety of grinds is a huge bonus!  I have the same lofts and don't miss the 60* as I can open the 58 and get the same outcome.  

[KC Golf]

Loving all of SM10 reviews.  They look awesome!

[William P]

Finally got my hands on the first two new SM10's ordered after a bit of an issue with the pro shop and their receiving process, or lack thereof.... 

Received the 46.10F and the 58.12D. Both are standard loft and lie, +1" length, SteelFiber shafts (stiff) - i95 in the 46* and i110 in the 58*, with GP Tour Velvet +4 grips.

One warmup range session and around in the books since receipt. Having played Vokeys for a number of years, current set approx. 12 years old, the new clubs are night and day.  The lighter shafts are definitely better suited to my swing at this age and feel for the clubhead is much enhanced.  The 46* got the most use as it fills the needed gap position that was lacking in my setup. Hopefully it wasn't just a honeymoon round as it made an immediate impact with shots in the 90-120 range. Ball was crisp of the blade, and I was somewhat able to control flight and generate one hop and stop spin. Not something I'm noted for or used to, but sure was fun to watch it. 

Only used the 58* for 2 greenside chips and one bunker shot but all were executed to my ability and the club did its job. Chips were soft and rolled out nicely for a couple of up and downs. I was a little timid with bunker shot and it came out nicely but short of ideal. Made a two putt from there.

I am now wishing I had gone ahead and ordered the 50* and 54* as well, but this will give SWMBO something to ponder for Christmas...

Edited July 2 by William P

[MIGregB]

14 minutes ago, William P said:

...Having played Vokeys for a number of years, current set approx. 12 years old, the new clubs are night and day....

Congratulations, you were definitely due!! 

[RohanVster]

14 hours ago, snoopy79 said:

Yeah it was unnerving to say the least. A shocking introduction to Florida golf

Note: When you do play in Florida during the summer, make your tee time before noon.

Thanks for the heads-up Snoopy, will remember it.

[buckpillar]

Testers, With the bounce on the wedges, how is the turf interaction? Do you feel that a different degree would be better more beneficial to your game?

[MIGregB]

4 hours ago, buckpillar said:

Testers, With the bounce on the wedges, how is the turf interaction? Do you feel that a different degree would be better more beneficial to your game?

Great question! Right now, I'm thrilled with the bounce my fitter put me into. In all cases, he fit me into a higher bounce than I originally had. My set GW was 6 deg but my new Vokey is 12 deg, my previous SW was 12 deg but my new Vokey is 14 deg, and my previous LW was 8 deg but my new Vokey is 12 deg. Playing mostly in Michigan with softer courses, I definitely get through the turf better than before, especially with my Gap and Lob wedges. 

I have never been terribly creative with shots around the green which is the reason my fitter chose the grinds he did (F on the GW & SW, D in the LW). But I'm already gaining confidence in shots around the green such that I'm playing around with opening the face on the more versatile D grind LW. IF this progress continues, I can see where I could possibly add a more versatile SW grind to my set-up, but this seems to be exactly what I needed right now.

[HeathS16]

On 7/1/2024 at 8:03 AM, snoopy79 said:

@MIGregB Nice recap! Sounds like you are still getting to used to them but liking what you see

@HeathS16 I was thinking that finish might start to wear away. 2 hours of bunker practice?! That sounds awesome.

@Chubbs1991 Glad to see you are starting put the SM10's through the paces up there in the northern grass.

 

Yes, the finish is wearing but it is gorgeous to look at! I am not upset at all.  I have hit a ton of shots so far and I am impressed by how good the face looks still. There was even a sticker on the shat that read "Will Rust" so I wouldn't be shocked if that begins to happen soon as well. 

On 7/1/2024 at 8:19 AM, MIGregB said:

@HeathS16 Quick question. What is the bunker sand like in OK? Whenever I get to play out west, both in the Phoenix area and around LA, the sand is much coarser than here in Michigan and I really struggle getting used to it. I've been told they use coarse sand because fluffy sand gets blown away too easily, at least at the public courses I play.  

I think it is kind of in between coarse and fine.  Enough weight to stay in the bunker with the Oklahoma winds but nothing crazy. Most of the courses I play have this white sand you see in the photo, very consistent to play out of. 

Here is a video of the sand interaction: SM10s Bunker Work

On 7/1/2024 at 8:45 AM, Chubbs1991 said:

What’s everyone’s favourite wedge in the set? 

This is really really close...I am going to say the 54 degree.  It is so versatile and I feel as though I never miss the center of the clubface. 

7 hours ago, buckpillar said:

Testers, With the bounce on the wedges, how is the turf interaction? Do you feel that a different degree would be better more beneficial to your game?

Personally, the turf interaction could not be any better.  I feel very confident standing over a wedge shot that it will come off of the face as I intend, that goes for every single one of the wedges currently in my bag. 

[Chubbs1991]

7 hours ago, buckpillar said:

Testers, With the bounce on the wedges, how is the turf interaction? Do you feel that a different degree would be better more beneficial to your game?

Since I got fit on conditions that are similar to the course I play most days, I find my bounce to be exactly what I need. I’m a on the smaller divot taker side and my fitter put that into the process of selecting my grinds and bounces for me.

 

Sidenote: if anyone gets the chance or feels comfortable hitting a 60, I highly recommended the T Grind. 
Played this am and decided I was only going to use my 60 around the greens and there is just something about how it sits and interacts with the ground.

 

[snoopy79]

8 hours ago, buckpillar said:

Testers, With the bounce on the wedges, how is the turf interaction? Do you feel that a different degree would be better more beneficial to your game?

The bounce and the grind that I have is working like a charm on each club. Even between northern bent grass and my one foray into a bermuda type grass last week in Orlando I was pleased with the SM10 and its stability. I think the bounce is just part of the equation. If you get fitted and use the correct grind for your swing, then you can go up and down a bit in bounce and only notice slight differences. That just shows you how good the Vokey wedge grinds are combined with the COG, boucne, etc.

[MIGregB]

23 hours ago, Chubbs1991 said:

Sidenote: if anyone gets the chance or feels comfortable hitting a 60, I highly recommended the T Grind. 
Played this am and decided I was only going to use my 60 around the greens and there is just something about how it sits and interacts with the ground.

Based upon pictures alone, it looks like the T grind is a more heavily relieved version of the D grind my 60 has. Do you feel you need to be more precise to hit it cleanly? Looking back, your 60 has a 04 bounce which is pretty small. Is a small bounce a benefit to the T grind? 

Edited July 3 by MIGregB
Should've proofread better

[Chubbs1991]

42 minutes ago, MIGregB said:

Based upon pictures alone, it looks like the T grind is a more heavily relieved version of the D grind my 60 has. Do you feel you need to be more precise to hitting it cleanly? Looking back, your 60 has an 04 bounce which is pretty small. Is a small bounce a benefit to the T grind? 

I wouldnt say I hit it precisely all the time. 04 bounce is very small but it allows me to manipulate the face by either closing and opening depending on the shot required. I find when I have used wedges with the lots of bounce it was harder for me to manipulate them. 

[Chubbs1991]

RUST UPDATE

These vokeys are rusting beautifully. They get cleaned after each round with a groove it or I clean them at the range in the club cleaner bucket. Titliest is sending my 52 so that will have to play catch up. The club faces pictures go 60, 56, 48.  

[snoopy79]

Update! I was a tad quiet last few days due to the July 4th activities with friends & family, but in between I was gathering data for my testing at the local simulator place, the driving range, and I was able to get 9 holes in yesterday with the SM10s in the bag. I took quite a bit of notes. The SM10s are still just fantastic in providing the feedback off the face and predictable distances.

The spin #'s from the simulator session on Friday were eye-opening to me. I was not expecting to see the numbers I did. Why? Because of the golf balls I was using. The spin #'s on the Vice Tour golf balls i recently purchased were really low. With a good downward strike and a slightly open face with the 60.08 I maxed out at 6384 spin rate. I had a ProV1x in my bag so I hit that to see how much difference there might be.....WOW. First couple shots I got it to 10,647 spin rate! The lowest was 8159. I know this is not a ball review, but goodness the difference is substantial.

Suffice to say, if you get a SM10 and want to spin it, make sure you are using the proper ball for the results you want.

More to come!

Edited July 7 by snoopy79

[Chubbs1991]

Today was a good round. Pounding rain yesterday and last night so the greens were receptive and wow they were spinning. I agree with @snoopy79 that if you want extra spin these are the wedges you want. My wife and I were talking about spin and our course has a short par 3 #17 and I usually just hit a easy 9 iron but it doesnt give the spin I want. With being fit for a 48* wedge, I feel confident that I am going to hit right shot and get the spin I want. Fire a smooth 76 today and short game was saving me all day. 

 

With the nearest trackman/simulator being over a 2+ hour drive away, I havent gotten to test these out and see my spin numbers but I considered myself a feel player and have compared them to my old sm8 and can tell you for certain that SM10s spin more. 

 

Edited July 7 by Chubbs1991

[MIGregB]

22 hours ago, snoopy79 said:

....Suffice to say, if you get a SM10 and want to spin it, make sure you are using the proper ball for the results you want....

 

15 hours ago, Chubbs1991 said:

Today was a good round. Pounding rain yesterday and last night so the greens were receptive and wow they were spinning. I agree with @snoopy79 that if you want extra spin these are the wedges you want. .... but I considered myself a feel player and have compared them to my old sm8 and can tell you for certain that SM10s spin more. 

 

I echo their experience! I play -Prov1 X and MaxFli Tour X balls pretty interchangeably as I find very little difference in performance between them (and I just can't pass up the MaxFli 4-doz bargains), and both spin well off wedges. In recent play, I hit a Tour X about 90 yards using my SM10 56 into a softer green with a slight backstop; my ball hopped once about 7 feet beyond the hole, then spun back 6 or 7 feet below the hole. It was impressive! I honestly don't think my SM9 54 or SM9 58 ever did that!

[Chubbs1991]

Went to the chipping area at my course this am to test out how these wedges felt with different types of balls. I’ve been playing either Provs or Bridgestone X and they spin like I want them to. But I decided to test a bunch of balls. 
I hit chips with: 

Srixon Z/Q stars, Noodle long and soft, TM Tour Response, Callaway Supersoft, Bridgestone e6 and limited flight range ball. I was able to hop and stop and spin them. I’m gonna say it’s more the wedges than me as it was a quick trip to the course while my son napped. 

[Chubbs1991]

The final piece of the puzzle arrived today. Got my 52*, it’s gonna have to play catch up to the others to rust but it won’t take long.

[snoopy79]

Hitting the 48.10 F into the net yesterday and could definitely feel the difference in the strike closer to the toe vs. in the middle. I will have to see what the distance/spin data is based on where the strike is on the clubface. With CG being up and forward on the lower lofts I wonder if this improves forgiveness on slight mishits.

If any spies have requests for more information on our experience with these SM10s shoot them our way.

Edited July 10 by snoopy79

[Shrek74]

44 minutes ago, snoopy79 said:

If any spies have requests for more information on our experience with these SM10s shoot them our way.

A question I always wonder about for wedges are their spin and stopping power from 25yds and in as well as around the green (in the rough especially). Does one brand do it better than others? Can I get more aggressive with Vokey in that close than I can with Mizuno (or whomever) due to stopping power? Any data you or the testers have on that would be helpful.

[Chubbs1991]

21 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

A question I always wonder about for wedges are their spin and stopping power from 25yds and in as well as around the green (in the rough especially). Does one brand do it better than others? Can I get more aggressive with Vokey in that close than I can with Mizuno (or whomever) due to stopping power? Any data you or the testers have on that would be helpful.

I’m my opinion the different offers of grinds can help you achieve what you’re looking for. I know some only offer a couple different options for grinds. But getting properly fit will defiantly help with getting the stopping power. I believe most of us the testers have some different grinds but we are all noticing more spin then what we used to play. 

[snoopy79]

1 hour ago, Shrek74 said:

A question I always wonder about for wedges are their spin and stopping power from 25yds and in as well as around the green (in the rough especially). Does one brand do it better than others? Can I get more aggressive with Vokey in that close than I can with Mizuno (or whomever) due to stopping power? Any data you or the testers have on that would be helpful.

Great question Shrek74! Off the cuff, me as a mid-range player, I have found that i can get closer to the hole more often with the SM10 in my hands. Especially from the areas you are talking about. I been gaming these for about a month now, and after about 3 rounds and several practice sessions I am very confident making this statement.

I did a little pitch comparison a few weeks back when I first started testing the Vokey SM10s (link below). The grass i was hitting from was thick but not the kind of rough where your ball disappears. However, I will see what I can do to setup 25yds away, and test that for you.

In general, IMO, a good wedge with fresh grooves is going to get you the most stopping power in ideal conditions. Hell the Titleist tour pros get fresh wedges like 4 times a year or more for just that reason. I know the PING S159 wedges tested earlier this year got great feedback on stopping power, but I have also heard good things about the other top brands, and even saw/heard some good results from YT testers using off-brands or DTC clubs. YMMV

 

[MIGregB]

19 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

A question I always wonder about for wedges are their spin and stopping power from 25yds and in as well as around the green (in the rough especially). Does one brand do it better than others? Can I get more aggressive with Vokey in that close than I can with Mizuno (or whomever) due to stopping power? Any data you or the testers have on that would be helpful.

Sorry for taking so long with my response. Remnants of hurricane Beryl dropped lots of rain in southern Michigan and knocked out Internet in my location most of the day.

I agree with both @Chubbs1991 and @snoopy79. Getting properly fit and keeping fresh grooves will improve results with your wedge of choice. As far as whether one brand has better spin than others, one does, and it tends to change every year. The last Most Wanted Wedge Test (2023 Most Wanted Wedges) rated the Ping Glide 4.0 best for spin (the SM9 was tested the year before so it wasn't listed). But so much goes into how a wedge performs for you that spin alone doesn't make a great wedge, even from 25 yards.

I've owned 5 different brand wedges, and each was capable of spinning well enough. But nothing got through the variety of turf conditions to provide the consistency I've been looking for, until I got fitted for the SM10s. I'm still playing and testing, of course, but my 100 yard approach consistency has gone from missing 3% left, 7% right, 13% long and 21% short to 0% left, 0% right, 0% long and 33% short (still learning my distance control!!).

Left: 2023 SM9 Accuracy within 100 yards.   Right: SM10 Accuracy within 100 yards. 

Right now, I'm thrilled!

Edited July 11 by MIGregB

[snoopy79]

4 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

A question I always wonder about for wedges are their spin and stopping power from 25yds and in as well as around the green (in the rough especially). Does one brand do it better than others? Can I get more aggressive with Vokey in that close than I can with Mizuno (or whomever) due to stopping power? Any data you or the testers have on that would be helpful.

Okay I attempted to do a 25yd with my limited videographer capabilities aaannnnd turned out terrible.   You can't see the ball at all in the video. Just a little white speck lol

I couldn't get the full 25yds due to practice green limitations (They draw a line and don't want folks hitting outside of it). Instead I could do 20yds. So all that being said @Shrek74 I will give it another go soon and try a different angle, order a new tripod, or recruit my son to assist me.

 

[Shrek74]

3 minutes ago, snoopy79 said:

Okay I attempted to do a 25yd with my limited videographer capabilities aaannnnd turned out terrible.   You can't see the ball at all in the video. Just a little white speck lol

I couldn't get the full 25yds due to practice green limitations (They draw a line and don't want folks hitting outside of it). Instead I could do 20yds. So all that being said @Shrek74 I will give it another go soon and try a different angle, order a new tripod, or recruit my son to assist me.

 

Thank you. I really appreciate your willingness to give this a go for me. I'm finding this is a very common shot for me at the moment on all the courses I play.

[snoopy79]

1 hour ago, Shrek74 said:

Thank you. I really appreciate your willingness to give this a go for me. I'm finding this is a very common shot for me at the moment on all the courses I play.

Completely understand. I think its an important shot since its very common. May I ask which wedge degree you typically are using for those shots?

[Shrek74]

13 minutes ago, snoopy79 said:

Completely understand. I think its an important shot since its very common. May I ask which wedge degree you typically are using for those shots?

I'm currently using my 54. I finally started getting more comfortable using that instead of my 50.

[snoopy79]

On 7/12/2024 at 5:36 PM, Shrek74 said:

I'm currently using my 54

Copy that. Its been a whirlwind weekend so I wasn't able to get out and test it. Later this week for sure!

[MIGregB]

On 7/10/2024 at 1:16 PM, Shrek74 said:

A question I always wonder about for wedges are their spin and stopping power from 25yds and in as well as around the green (in the rough especially). Does one brand do it better than others? Can I get more aggressive with Vokey in that close than I can with Mizuno (or whomever) due to stopping power? Any data you or the testers have on that would be helpful.

I was able to hit range balls into a target green from just over 25 yards at a local range using my SM10 56.15F SW. I placed my camera at about 15 yards from the white post and it seemed to capture shots pretty well. Since it was an active range target, though, I couldn't walk up and measure exactly how far the ball rolled after landing, but it appears to be no more than 5 or 6 feet.  My SM10 60.12D rolled out similarly but seemed to be a higher flight into the green. I hope this helps.

 

[MIGregB]

Final Review posted!!

If anyone has questions about the new Vokeys or anything in my testing posts, please feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer them. I want to thank My Golf Spy and, especially, @GolfSpy_APHfor this testing opportunity, as well as @GolfSpy_BEN, @Golfspy_CG2 and @GolfSpy_BNG for their additional support during this test.