Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedge vs Titleist Vokey SM8

[hypergolf]

Has anyone tried both these wedges? Even better if you tried both of them in Modus Wedge 115.

Please let me know your comparison.

Thanks in advance.

[hypergolf]

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[MattM97]

@knudson81 I know you can give some insight on these 2 wedges. 

[Red4282]

I have a couple of hlx 3.0s. They are fantastic. Ive never been a big vokey guy, but the SM8s look great as well. If i didnt have the HLX, vokey would be my next choice. You really cant go wrong with either. Vokey will have more options as far as grinds and lifts go and should be considerable cheaper. Hlx are forged and do feel softer, although you wont feel that around the greens and partials. Its the full shots that the buttery softness shows up.

Edited December 31, 2020 by Red4282

[knudson81]

39 minutes ago, MattM97 said:

@knudson81 I know you can give some insight on these 2 wedges. 

 

 

Both are really solid options and I have them both with Modus 125 Wedge shafts. I found the HLX to launch a little higher but also have a softer feel to them. Spin is about the same, both are drop-n-stop for me with some minimal backing up unless you are taking some close to full shots with some sloped greens. SM8 are a little easier to flight the ball and hit different shots with, especially knock downs. My SM8 56 and 60 are D grind so out of the sand they are much more consistent and easier to hit, but I never had any problems with the HLX either.  Open faced shots are easier with the HLX as the RJ sole has more heel and toe relief, sliding through the turf a little easier. If you are a steep swinger or play in soft conditions, like me, the D grind has better turf interaction where the HLX would be great for tighter lies. Overall I like both and have been playing 50+56 in the SM8 and the HLX 60.

 

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