New SM7's

[laxbc101]

Can anyone speak to the rumor that the murdered out black finish will have less spin than the other two finishes? Is there any truth to that?

[odshot68]

100 rpm less is what I read. I’m curious if you strip the black coating if it would be equivalent to other two coatings? It really isn’t a big difference though

[randy4]

Anyone know of the project x shafts will be an up charge or a standard option like once the 718s?

 

I got some sm6 recently, and didn't have an upcharge on project x shaft.

[SAM_PGA]

I was kind of hoping that the AD-Sixty grind was going to be incorporated into the SM7 lineup. The L grind just doesn’t quite work for me. I’m intrigued by the tweaks he made to the L Grind..

 

The D grind is the retail version of the AD?

No. The AD grind is, as told to me by Aaron Dill himself, a "L" grind with the trailing edge of the usable bounce (the ridge) removed making it look more like a low bounce K without the sole width. The AD grind is something that Aaron tinkered with and became very useful especially in conditions that the players find at Augusta during Masters week. The AD is a complete custom grind by Aaron himself on tour.

 

The new D grind is a higher bounce version of the M, more bounce and a slightly wider flange. I believe the D grind is a more playable version of the K for those that play in soft conditions and play open face shots around the greens. I know for myself, because of the playability on a multitude of shots around the greens, the M has been my go too, but sometimes isn't enough bounch/flange on 3/4 wedge shots and digs. I'm personally VERY interested in this D grind.

[MMB1500]

Can anyone speak to the rumor that the murdered out black finish will have less spin than the other two finishes? Is there any truth to that?

 

Highly doubtful. Why would it?

[cjblake09]

Yes it does and has to do with the finish.

[MMB1500]

Yes it does and has to do with the finish.

 

Data?

[BostonWRX]

Yes it does and has to do with the finish.

 

Data?

from golfwrx sm7 article

With the new SM7 wedges, Titleist is reporting up to a 100 rpm increase in spin due to tighter tolerances with its Spin Milled machining process… but only with the plated wedges (Tour Chrome and Brushed Steel), as opposed to the Jet Black raw wedge. The new black finish has gotten even blacker with black paint fills and graphics, but the grooves in the black wedges do not utilize the spin-increasing, groove-cutting process.

 

So black spins the same as SM6.

[dwboston]

I was kind of hoping that the AD-Sixty grind was going to be incorporated into the SM7 lineup. The L grind just doesn’t quite work for me. I’m intrigued by the tweaks he made to the L Grind..

 

The D grind is the retail version of the AD?

No. The AD grind is, as told to me by Aaron Dill himself, a "L" grind with the trailing edge of the usable bounce (the ridge) removed making it look more like a low bounce K without the sole width. The AD grind is something that Aaron tinkered with and became very useful especially in conditions that the players find at Augusta during Masters week. The AD is a complete custom grind by Aaron himself on tour.

 

The new D grind is a higher bounce version of the M, more bounce and a slightly wider flange. I believe the D grind is a more playable version of the K for those that play in soft conditions and play open face shots around the greens. I know for myself, because of the playability on a multitude of shots around the greens, the M has been my go too, but sometimes isn't enough bounch/flange on 3/4 wedge shots and digs. I'm personally VERY interested in this D grind.

 

I pre-ordered a 60 D grind yesterday. I've played the K grind since the first TVD version came out, and it's amazing out of the bunker, but can be difficult around the greens. I remember trying out a TVD M grind several years back at a Titleist demo day and it felt like I was drop-kicking every shot. I'm hoping that the D is the perfect middle ground between the M and K.

[EKELLY]

They're supposed to have the 7's at Titleist Thursdays, which are individual full fittings. I'm going next week, my guy said he has them, won't get delivered to me until the end of the month if I order.......

[BostonWRX]

I was kind of hoping that the AD-Sixty grind was going to be incorporated into the SM7 lineup. The L grind just doesn’t quite work for me. I’m intrigued by the tweaks he made to the L Grind..

 

The D grind is the retail version of the AD?

No. The AD grind is, as told to me by Aaron Dill himself, a "L" grind with the trailing edge of the usable bounce (the ridge) removed making it look more like a low bounce K without the sole width. The AD grind is something that Aaron tinkered with and became very useful especially in conditions that the players find at Augusta during Masters week. The AD is a complete custom grind by Aaron himself on tour.

 

The new D grind is a higher bounce version of the M, more bounce and a slightly wider flange. I believe the D grind is a more playable version of the K for those that play in soft conditions and play open face shots around the greens. I know for myself, because of the playability on a multitude of shots around the greens, the M has been my go too, but sometimes isn't enough bounch/flange on 3/4 wedge shots and digs. I'm personally VERY interested in this D grind.

 

I pre-ordered a 60 D grind yesterday. I've played the K grind since the first TVD version came out, and it's amazing out of the bunker, but can be difficult around the greens. I remember trying out a TVD M grind several years back at a Titleist demo day and it felt like I was drop-kicking every shot. I'm hoping that the D is the perfect middle ground between the M and K.

i had same drop kick issue with the M. Please report how it goes

[duck hook]

Yes it does and has to do with the finish.

 

Data?

from golfwrx sm7 article

With the new SM7 wedges, Titleist is reporting up to a 100 rpm increase in spin due to tighter tolerances with its Spin Milled machining process but only with the plated wedges (Tour Chrome and Brushed Steel), as opposed to the Jet Black raw wedge. The new black finish has gotten even blacker with black paint fills and graphics, but the grooves in the black wedges do not utilize the spin-increasing, groove-cutting process.

 

So black spins the same as SM6.

My understanding is that the chrome and brushed steel versions are actually milled into a non conforming groove before the finish is applied, only the thickness of the finish brings them back to a conforming groove. Because the black finish is a thinner coating , they have to be milled not as deep or wide to still be conforming after the finish is applied.

[asroma19]

I was kind of hoping that the AD-Sixty grind was going to be incorporated into the SM7 lineup. The L grind just doesnt quite work for me. Im intrigued by the tweaks he made to the L Grind..

 

The D grind is the retail version of the AD?

No. The AD grind is, as told to me by Aaron Dill himself, a "L" grind with the trailing edge of the usable bounce (the ridge) removed making it look more like a low bounce K without the sole width. The AD grind is something that Aaron tinkered with and became very useful especially in conditions that the players find at Augusta during Masters week. The AD is a complete custom grind by Aaron himself on tour.

 

The new D grind is a higher bounce version of the M, more bounce and a slightly wider flange. I believe the D grind is a more playable version of the K for those that play in soft conditions and play open face shots around the greens. I know for myself, because of the playability on a multitude of shots around the greens, the M has been my go too, but sometimes isn't enough bounch/flange on 3/4 wedge shots and digs. I'm personally VERY interested in this D grind.

 

I pre-ordered a 60 D grind yesterday. I've played the K grind since the first TVD version came out, and it's amazing out of the bunker, but can be difficult around the greens. I remember trying out a TVD M grind several years back at a Titleist demo day and it felt like I was drop-kicking every shot. I'm hoping that the D is the perfect middle ground between the M and K.

i had same drop kick issue with the M. Please report how it goes

 

I have the D now and it is becoming one of my favorite clubs in the bag. I have played K, M and V. D and V are my favorites for sure.

[Breezy-3-]

How is the D’s leading edge at address? Is it rounded like the V or more square like the M?

[br61]

My club pro received his 4 SM7 wedges in black finish last Friday. They look really cool in that finish.

[duck hook]

How is the Ds leading edge at address? Is it rounded like the V or more square like the M?

[tigerfan23]

How is the D’s leading edge at address? Is it rounded like the V or more square like the M?

 

 

perfection

[Breezy-3-]

How is the D’s leading edge at address? Is it rounded like the V or more square like the M?

 

 

perfection

That is, along with your camera angle, perfection!

[odshot68]

How is the D with flop shots, I could never flop the M with any success but was way easier with the L or T grind.

[jonn443]

How is the D with flop shots, I could never flop the M with any success but was way easier with the L or T grind.

 

I think the K Grind is the best for really openings the face up.

[FOOTJOY16]

I was finally able to see these in person today, along with the new Scotty Camerons. Very nice looking wedges.

[asroma19]

How is the D with flop shots, I could never flop the M with any success but was way easier with the L or T grind.

 

Very nice. I would say on par with a V grind! It is easy to open and feel confident with it!

[1jcwallace]

When will they be available to order or when will they be in store? I sold my SM4's and now have no wedges :russian_roulette:

[DRRicks]

When will they be available to order or when will they be in store? I sold my SM4's and now have no wedges :russian_roulette:

 

You can order now, March 9th delivery.

[1jcwallace]

When will they be available to order or when will they be in store? I sold my SM4's and now have no wedges :russian_roulette:

 

You can order now, March 9th delivery.

YES!

[lefty74pgh]

I saw the SM7 D grind and Callaway X gring today. They both looked good at address. The extra groove on the Callaway was noticeable and it definitely felt lighter than the SM7.

[vanillafunk616]

I wish they had more options at 52 (particularly an s grind) for the people that like to 52 58.

[mqmh_03]

I went with 50 F, 55 V and 60 D grind in brushed metal. I am a digger so hopefully the D grind fits the bill. Hope to have them in my hands by 3/9 to review!

[Breezy-3-]

Is the V grind coming to retail? I hadn’t heard that yet..

[mqmh_03]

Is the V grind coming to retail? I hadn't heard that yet..

 

Sorry I should specify, I have a wedge works V grind in 56 degree oil can finish. Went 50 F, 60 D in the SM7's.