Vokey SM8

[deep18]

I’d check with Discount Dans but the margins are pretty tight on these wedges.

[XHoop24]

Yeah, if its a rush, check on timing of any specialty components. I originally order onyx s400s and they were back ordered from April to mid-August. Long story short, I changed to the non-Onyx version and got them this week. Some very random quick thoughts. I do notice a bit more of a kink/offset in the neck compared to the SM7s. This is something I always notice in Cleveland wedges. But that said, they look amazing in jet black and FEEL amazing. I think better than the SM7s. This was based on a quick range session and I definitely need more time with them.

[carrier street]

This man knows what he's talking about. My 52 and 56 were shipped 3 weeks to the day, and my 60T will be here Tuesday, also 3 weeks to the day.

[uglande]

I never thought I would find a wedge as good as the SM7. But I was thrilled when the SM8s came out with the 54 in the D grind and so I made the switch and now have 54-D and 58-M. I'm not carrying a gap wedge at the moment.

It took some adjusting, but I am absolutely killing it with these wedges lately. The feel and control on chips shots is very nice. Solid. On pitch shots and full shots, however, the SM8 is the best I've ever played. They are so stable with the most pure feedback. It's not that buttery feeling you get from a forged head, but more of solid, heavy thud with a sense of total control. The ball is going to go exactly where you aim it. I guess the best way to put it is that it looks like a blade but the feel through impact is like ultra-MOI.

[bombs]

How do you guys find the wear on the finishes? I know the black will scratch up but what bout the brushed steel?

I have black RTX-4 wedges that look quite bad after 20 rounds so hoping to avoid a repeat with my next purchase.

 

 

[ewe8523]

I love the 50 and 54 SM8s that I got. I held off on getting a 58 because I was undecided on what grind to get. Now I’ve made up my mind, but my club is selling new SM7s for $91 to members. So, is it worth the extra money to get the SM8 58 or should I just take the deal?

[SAM_PGA]

The performance benefit from the tech in the SM8's is most evident in the 58* lofts and above.

Pay the extra for the matching SM8 wedges... this way you don't pay $91 then have to try to sell it used, recouping some cash and THEN getting the SM8 58* (which then you'd be kicking yourself for not getting the SM8 in the first place).

Trust me, I see this all the time!!!

[carrier street]

I can’t wait to put this 60T through the dirt

[msm210]

For those with the Brushed Steel finish, any issues with finish wear or glare? Thinking of getting 54/S and 58/D grinds.

Thanks for your input!

[Joelsim]

Not so far, but I’m only a handful of rounds in.

 

I suspect they won’t last as well as the chrome, but they look nicer now.

[Joelsim]

Oh, and get the 54 D. Stunning club.

[MysteryV]

More pics of the T please? I had a T on order - cancelled it - went with a low bounce K - now cancelled it and am considering going with a T. Help.

Pics and any additional options (and review once you've formed opinions) would be great! Thank you!

[carrier street]

 

As a general observation, I love the feel of the SM8’s. They are just so solid.

Specifically to the T, I’m coming from a 60L. Even that club wanted to bounce in firm sand or any firm lie when laid open. The T doesn’t, and it’s pretty baked out here right now. I love it, and it’s exactly what I wanted it to be. If I was going to say anything negative about it, and I’ve seen it in the advertising for the T so it wasn’t a surprise, you have to be pretty precise on square faced pitches and chips. I haven’t figured out how to ride the bounce and give myself a bigger margin for error yet. Oh, and mine is completely stock with a DG S300.

 

[tigerfan23]

ive have 52 56s 60m in the bag with PX 6.0 for a month now maybe 15 rounds

They are amazing.

 

 

[tim583]

I just got the exact same setup. Had a little too much bounce in my previous setup. These feel a lot more natural to me.

[golfinrig24]

I haven't played a Vokey since before Spin Milled started. The SM8 are the first version I am actually keen on giving a go and using. The shapes and footprints have started the suit my eye.

[MysteryV]

Thanks for this! I'm now considering one of these again as they're just so darn puuurty. Trying to decide if I want to go 58 standard, 58 bent to 60 to give it a little more bounce for full shots, or 60 and just commit to it.

Ahhh decisions...

[Jmmitch13]

Ordered my t grind on July 13th and it arrives on July 30th. So under 3 weeks for me

[bkm97]

I bought a 54.14F sm8 because it was a steal of a deal and needed a 54. What should i aim for on my 58 to combine with that 54?

[bogeypro]

My time with the sm8 was short lived. Going back to the hi toe and mg2 combo. TaylorMade just feels better. They have an actual 10 degree option with a better grind than the S in sm8.

[cabinetboy]

I got mine last month. Best wedges I’ve ever had, and I’m usually not all that able to tell the differences between quality wedges. These are working!

[SJP1]

On 5/22/2020 at 6:55 AM, ksears said:

Here are pics of a regular K grind with trailing edge and heel relief I just got delivered today.

 

How are you getting on with this K Grind?

I play a K grind in both 54 and 58 but am wanting to trim a bit of bounce off with a new 58 so I have a lower bounce option in 58, and a higher bounce option in 54.

 

I'm thinking the low bounce K is too low bounce at 6*, so wondering if the standard K with trailing edge relief is the way to go. I also like he idea of more heel relief to help through sand. I play with the square face/low handle technique in the sand.

 

If you could provide some feedback on how you're finding this wedge, that'd be great - particularly if you're able to compare to a standard k grind.

Edited August 29, 2020 by SJP1

[Matt614]

I just ordered mine from Discount Dans last week. I can’t wait to get my 50.08F 54.12D and 58.08M. 

[UncleJohn’sBand]

On 7/29/2020 at 9:05 AM, carrier street said:

 

As a general observation, I love the feel of the SM8’s. They are just so solid.

Specifically to the T, I’m coming from a 60L. Even that club wanted to bounce in firm sand or any firm lie when laid open. The T doesn’t, and it’s pretty baked out here right now. I love it, and it’s exactly what I wanted it to be. If I was going to say anything negative about it, and I’ve seen it in the advertising for the T so it wasn’t a surprise, you have to be pretty precise on square faced pitches and chips. I haven’t figured out how to ride the bounce and give myself a bigger margin for error yet. Oh, and mine is completely stock with a DG S300.

 

I ordered mine around 10 days ago and can’t wait for it to get here. Is the wedge still performing the way you hoped a month later? 

[Matt614]

Has anyone else ordered through discount dans lately? Just curious if I actually have to wait the 2 weeks they quoted to get them. 

[jons1]

On 7/29/2020 at 9:05 AM, carrier street said:

 

As a general observation, I love the feel of the SM8’s. They are just so solid.

Specifically to the T, I’m coming from a 60L. Even that club wanted to bounce in firm sand or any firm lie when laid open. The T doesn’t, and it’s pretty baked out here right now. I love it, and it’s exactly what I wanted it to be. If I was going to say anything negative about it, and I’ve seen it in the advertising for the T so it wasn’t a surprise, you have to be pretty precise on square faced pitches and chips. I haven’t figured out how to ride the bounce and give myself a bigger margin for error yet. Oh, and mine is completely stock with a DG S300.

 

 

That grind looks absolutely sick.  I have the L and I'm pretty happy with it, but I'd like to try the T to see what it's like.  Looks ridiculously versatile 

[jons1]

The quality of product, combined with the options of loft, bounce, grind... it's like you went to up and down heaven.

 

 

[carrier street]

On 8/31/2020 at 6:19 PM, UncleJohn’sBand said:

I ordered mine around 10 days ago and can’t wait for it to get here. Is the wedge still performing the way you hoped a month later? 

 

I couldn't be happier with it. It is so versatile .

[EdMan63]

On 7/27/2020 at 6:27 PM, msm210 said:

For those with the Brushed Steel finish, any issues with finish wear or glare? Thinking of getting 54/S and 58/D grinds.

Thanks for your input!

Just picked up the Jet Black in those grinds. I always played the S grind but based on my playing conditions decided to give the D a try. Can't wait to try them out. 

[ewe8523]

I ordered another one to round out my set through Golf Galaxy a month ago because I had some rewards and it hasn’t arrived yet.