An Inside Look At The Vokey SM11 Wedges

Wedges are inherently boring - there, I said it.

They don't help you hit towering approaches, they don't help you gain 15 yards off the tee. An d as far as technology goes, their construction doesn't typically require a lot of multi-material engineering. But what they do help you with is scoring, and when it comes to scoring, having the right wedges can make all the difference.

Wedges need to be versatile, and every player is different. It’s never one size fits all for wedges. That’s why we have many grind options. There is a wedge for every player.

- Master Craftsman Bob Vokey

The Vokey SM11 wedges build on the legacy of the SM10, and then the 9, and the 8, and the 7, and well, you get the idea, which can all lay claim to being the number 1 wedge in golf. The SM11 wedge line looks to keep that train moving by building on the Spin Milled (that's where SM comes from) legacy with tweaks through the full line to deliver more consistent performance.

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What Vokey SM11 Wedges Are All About

Grinds

With the core of the previous SM10 design intact, the SM11 wedges are built around subtle yet notable refinements to areas of the wedge that can deliver advantages to you, the player.

First up is the addition of the Low Bounce K-Grind, a design that was popular on tour and earned two major wins in 2025. This made it such a popular option through Wedge Works that it has earned a spot in the full-time lineup.

Speaking of the K-Grind, the core higher bounce, wide sole options in lofts of 58° and 60° had gone through a sole design to maintain the overall performance objectives, but with reduced effective bounce down to 12° from 14°

And last but not least, a wedge option being included from launch will be the 44° (44-10F) pitching wedge. With lofts getting strong through the bag, this helps add versatility for golfers who use their pitching wedges on more than just full shots.

Center Of Gravity Placement

A design change golfers won't be able to see, but will be able to experience when hitting various shots with different clubs is the way the CoG has been placed through the lofts.

Stronger lofts like the pitching and gap wedges feature a low and centered CG to transition from full swing clubs, while lob wedges have a CoG placement higher and slightly heel biased to make it easier to generate a higher spinning lower flying trajectory. As for sand wedges, they sit in the middle.

Added Spin Consistency

Speaking to loft specific engineering that is also brought to groove design.

Pitching and gap wedges have deeper narrow grooves to maximize spin and control on full shots, while the lob wedges have a wider and shallower groove that have been proven to offer better performance on lower speed shots and ones hit with an open face.

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One final part of the new groove system is an updated directional face texture which has been angled toward the leading edge. This upgraded texture increases friction and serves a second purpose of helping protect the groove edges for improved durability too.

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Loft and Grind Combos

The full SM11 suite of wedges runs from a 44° pitching wedge to six 60° lob wedge options with the full matrix of loft and grind combinations found below.

44.10F

46.10F

48.10F

50.08F, 50.12F

52.08F, 52.12F

54.08M, 54.10S, 54.12D, 54.14F

56.08M, 56.10S, 56.12D, 56.14F

58.04T, 58.06K, 58.08M, 58.10S, 58.12D, 58.12K

60.04T, 60.06K, 60.08M, 60.10S, 60.12D, 60.12K

Price & Availability

The new Sm11 Wedges from Vokey will be available for fittings starting on Tuesday, January 22nd, and then fully stocked in golf shops on February 20th in three finishes: Tour Chrome, Nickel, Jet Black, and Raw (through custom). They will be priced at $200 with steel, $209 with graphite, and $230 in raw.

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