New SM7's

[sixtysevensixtyseven]

See a lot of tour players with SM7 PW, GW, and SW but using a prototype 60. Anyone know what this is?

 

I think this happens a lot. The full swing wedges are a little more generic where there is a lot more personalization in the 60's based on the variety of shots the player wants to hit. I'm kind of the same way. I just want a wide sole and a lot of bounce on my PW, GW and SW but I like a ton of relief and very little bounce on my LW.

 

Wouldn't this just be a L grind 60?

 

I like the F grind in the full swing wedges and then the 58 I play is basically an L grind with a blunted leading edge. I call it ski but I'm not sure what the technical term is. I play a ton of open face shots with my LW so the Hi Toe/PM grind is very attractive to me due to its versatility.

[lawrencedc1]

So if your an Sm6 60k/12 guy I assume we should be going for the Sm7 60d/12?

 

Anyone?

[odshot68]

See a lot of tour players with SM7 PW, GW, and SW but using a prototype 60. Anyone know what this is?

 

I think this happens a lot. The full swing wedges are a little more generic where there is a lot more personalization in the 60's based on the variety of shots the player wants to hit. I'm kind of the same way. I just want a wide sole and a lot of bounce on my PW, GW and SW but I like a ton of relief and very little bounce on my LW.

 

Wouldn't this just be a L grind 60?

 

I like the F grind in the full swing wedges and then the 58 I play is basically an L grind with a blunted leading edge. I call it ski but I'm not sure what the technical term is. I play a ton of open face shots with my LW so the Hi Toe/PM grind is very attractive to me due to its versatility.

 

I can't live without a M grind 56. Main club around the greens. Going to bag a L grind this year, haven't used one before. I just couldn't hit the high flops very well with the M 60

[sixtysevensixtyseven]

See a lot of tour players with SM7 PW, GW, and SW but using a prototype 60. Anyone know what this is?

 

I think this happens a lot. The full swing wedges are a little more generic where there is a lot more personalization in the 60's based on the variety of shots the player wants to hit. I'm kind of the same way. I just want a wide sole and a lot of bounce on my PW, GW and SW but I like a ton of relief and very little bounce on my LW.

 

Wouldn't this just be a L grind 60?

 

I like the F grind in the full swing wedges and then the 58 I play is basically an L grind with a blunted leading edge. I call it ski but I'm not sure what the technical term is. I play a ton of open face shots with my LW so the Hi Toe/PM grind is very attractive to me due to its versatility.

 

I can't live without a M grind 56. Main club around the greens. Going to bag a L grind this year, haven't used one before. I just couldn't hit the high flops very well with the M 60

 

Are you older? The reason I asked is I'm 35 and I grew up when 60's really started becoming popular so I hit my LW all over the place but I know a lot of guys in their mid-40's who hit PW or SW from everywhere.

 

I probably play more shots with an open-faced LW than I play with any single club in my bad other than my putter of course. I've resisted the PM grind itch for a really long time but Vokey finally gave me a reason to switch. I was leaning towards switching after the SM5's but then the progressive CGs of the SM6 really made sense to me so I stuck with Vokey. Nothing really intrigues me about the SM7s so I think it's a good time.

 

I spin my GW and SW too much so the less aggressive grooves in the Callaway line's lower lofted wedges really appeals to me as does the fact that I can play a PM grind type wedge while staying somewhat congruent through my wedges. I'm also interested in the Hi Toe but I'm not a big fan of having a different finish from wedge to wedge.

 

I've never been a big Callaway fan but as far as wedges go I think they've got the right idea.

[dciccoritti]

See a lot of tour players with SM7 PW, GW, and SW but using a prototype 60. Anyone know what this is?

 

I think this happens a lot. The full swing wedges are a little more generic where there is a lot more personalization in the 60's based on the variety of shots the player wants to hit. I'm kind of the same way. I just want a wide sole and a lot of bounce on my PW, GW and SW but I like a ton of relief and very little bounce on my LW.

 

Wouldn't this just be a L grind 60?

 

I like the F grind in the full swing wedges and then the 58 I play is basically an L grind with a blunted leading edge. I call it ski but I'm not sure what the technical term is. I play a ton of open face shots with my LW so the Hi Toe/PM grind is very attractive to me due to its versatility.

 

I can't live without a M grind 56. Main club around the greens. Going to bag a L grind this year, haven't used one before. I just couldn't hit the high flops very well with the M 60

 

Make sure you try the L first. Leading edge is about 21 degrees of bounce. I have one and my Eye2 sits much lower square and opened up.

[BearQ]

46.10F is such a great addition to the lineup. Kind of just want to get one to have it, swap in just for jokes sometimes. Bend to 45, KBS 610 S+ = flighted spicy shots

[balladm]

So if your an Sm6 60k/12 guy I assume we should be going for the Sm7 60d/12?

 

Anyone?

This is exactly what I plan on doing. I love the K grind but it is time for something different. I was really wanting a v grind release, but ill try the D first...(haha, that's what she said)

[odshot68]

I can't live without a M grind 56. Main club around the greens. Going to bag a L grind this year, haven't used one before. I just couldn't hit the high flops very well with the M 60

 

 

Are you older? The reason I asked is I'm 35 and I grew up when 60's really started becoming popular so I hit my LW all over the place but I know a lot of guys in their mid-40's who hit PW or SW from everywhere.

 

I probably play more shots with an open-faced LW than I play with any single club in my bad other than my putter of course. I've resisted the PM grind itch for a really long time but Vokey finally gave me a reason to switch. I was leaning towards switching after the SM5's but then the progressive CGs of the SM6 really made sense to me so I stuck with Vokey. Nothing really intrigues me about the SM7s so I think it's a good time.

 

I spin my GW and SW too much so the less aggressive grooves in the Callaway line's lower lofted wedges really appeals to me as does the fact that I can play a PM grind type wedge while staying somewhat congruent through my wedges. I'm also interested in the Hi Toe but I'm not a big fan of having a different finish from wedge to wedge.

 

I've never been a big Callaway fan but as far as wedges go I think they've got the right idea.

 

 

 

 

No spring chicken, but yes. I remember years back playing a month with only a PW and got pretty good around the greens doing that.

[odshot68]

I did just hit wedges today on the LM and noticed how much more spin I got with more bounce on the 52 and 56 (12 and 14 bounce) than with the lower F or M grind. This gets me rethinking. Perhaps 52.12F, 56,14F, and 60.12D with S400. Relearn my short game..

[lefty74pgh]

So, is the D grind similar to the SM4 M 12* grind?

[dwboston]

So if your an Sm6 60k/12 guy I assume we should be going for the Sm7 60d/12?

 

Anyone?

This is exactly what I plan on doing. I love the K grind but it is time for something different. I was really wanting a v grind release, but ill try the D first...(haha, that's what she said)

 

Same here - I ordered a replacement SM6 K grind back in December and plan on ordering a D grind SM7 to compare. K grind is fantastic from the bunker but a little more playability around the green would be great.

[asroma19]

So if your an Sm6 60k/12 guy I assume we should be going for the Sm7 60d/12?

 

Anyone?

This is exactly what I plan on doing. I love the K grind but it is time for something different. I was really wanting a v grind release, but ill try the D first...(haha, that's what she said)

 

Same here - I ordered a replacement SM6 K grind back in December and plan on ordering a D grind SM7 to compare. K grind is fantastic from the bunker but a little more playability around the green would be great.

 

Agreed. I love the bunker play from the K grind but the D grind makes it a lot more versatile around the greens. Been loving it around certain shots for the green

[laxbc101]

So if your an Sm6 60k/12 guy I assume we should be going for the Sm7 60d/12?

 

Anyone?

This is exactly what I plan on doing. I love the K grind but it is time for something different. I was really wanting a v grind release, but ill try the D first...(haha, that's what she said)

 

Same here - I ordered a replacement SM6 K grind back in December and plan on ordering a D grind SM7 to compare. K grind is fantastic from the bunker but a little more playability around the green would be great.

 

Agreed. I love the bunker play from the K grind but the D grind makes it a lot more versatile around the greens. Been loving it around certain shots for the green

How does the D perform in the bunker?

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[HidekiWoods]

There is a good reason the jet black has different grooves. It is a dipped finish that has much less depth than the plated finish thats on the Tour Chrome and Grey finishes. Those wedges are plated and that fills the groove more hence a different and larger original groove. After the finishes they should be identicalThere is a good reason the jet black has different grooves. It is a dipped finish that has much less depth than the plated finish thats on the Tour Chrome and Grey finishes. Those wedges are plated and that fills the groove more hence a different and larger original groove. After the finishes they should be identical

 

Good explanation. I love the black finish and hopefully someone can confirm they spin the same.

[Z1ggy16]

Dah crap, Cobra is now launching all black wedges and they make a similar lower bounce M grind, too. If vokey doesn't raise their price... that's going to be a tough call because Cobra did... My old PURs spun a bunch and felt very nice... I got them originally because they were cheaper. Got rid of because they still had a bunch of glare issues. Black solves this. If they offer no upcharge modus wedge shaft..... the vokey could be dethroned.

[deep18]

Dah crap, Cobra is now launching all black wedges and they make a similar lower bounce M grind, too. If vokey doesn't raise their price... that's going to be a tough call because Cobra did... My old PURs spun a bunch and felt very nice... I got them originally because they were cheaper. Got rid of because they still had a bunch of glare issues. Black solves this. If they offer no upcharge modus wedge shaft..... the vokey could be dethroned.

 

No price increase on the SM7. $150

[Z1ggy16]

Dah crap, Cobra is now launching all black wedges and they make a similar lower bounce M grind, too. If vokey doesn't raise their price... that's going to be a tough call because Cobra did... My old PURs spun a bunch and felt very nice... I got them originally because they were cheaper. Got rid of because they still had a bunch of glare issues. Black solves this. If they offer no upcharge modus wedge shaft..... the vokey could be dethroned.

 

No price increase on the SM7. $150

Ah crap...Guess it will come down to if I can get the SM7 built to spec for $150 because I'm fairly certain I could get the Cobra to specs for $150 right from the website.

[15th Club]

46.10F is such a great addition to the lineup. Kind of just want to get one to have it, swap in just for jokes sometimes. Bend to 45, KBS 610 S+ = flighted spicy shots

 

Yes, exactly. To me, this is the biggest thing in the new lineup. Higher-bounce choices to be able to bend them strong with new stronger-lofted iron sets. If Vokey wanted to make a 44.08 that'd be fine too.

 

Also, on an unrelated note... I see that Wilson Staff is making unchromed wedges for sale at retail. With all of the unchromed Vokeys on tour, they really should offer them at retail.

[Ripper17]

About 75% of the tour guys are using the SM7 Raw wedges...while I am not surprised that Titleist doesn't offer the Raw version...I am sure we will see it on the Vokey website by Summer time. If I recall with the SM6 the stock models were available in March and then the Raw came out in June or July.

[HP12]

Anyone have a preorder date yet? I have a birthday in March ;)

[asroma19]

Anyone have a preorder date yet? I have a birthday in March ;)

 

I can get tour prototypes already! :)

[odshot68]

Can you get raw sm7s? Pm me if so

[asroma19]

Can you get raw sm7s? Pm me if so

 

Cannot.

[asroma19]

 

D Grind at address. If you want different angles, let me know guys!!

[KCCO]

From pics, the black SM7’s look like they may have potential to rust up easier than previous black/gun metal releases but have yet to see in person as I didn’t attend show this year. That being said, never played cobra wedges, but their blacks look really nice as well.

[Orange Hog]

As soon as March rolls around I'll have the 54 M and 58 K in Jet Black in my bag. Love the SM6 but that stealthy black is sooooo cool.

[Canoe Paddler]

Can you order "regular " Vokeys through the Vokey site with the shaft of your choice and stamping, or do you have to buy them retail and then send them in to Wedgeworks?

[Pulric1]

Has anyone seen or used the new tour chrome's? I'm thinking of going away from black, but worried about the glare. Supposedly the new ones are a little duller. I just don't want to be blinded.

[KDMullins]

Has anyone seen or used the new tour chrome's? I'm thinking of going away from black, but worried about the glare. Supposedly the new ones are a little duller. I just don't want to be blinded.

 

Not the 7s, but I have the 6s. I’ve never had a glare issue.

[timbo08]

How much different does the brushed steel look like from the SM6 steel grey? I was a big fan of the steel grey in SM6 but am leaning towards black in SM7.