SM9s in March?

[btyh]

6 hours ago, over7par said:

I've already preordered through my pro. He contacted our Titleist rep and placed the order.

 

I don't think they're active on websites or anything, but this is the best way to do it. Go to your local club or course that has a Titleist account and they should be able to handle for you.

Any new finishes? 

[kwainio]

According to Mike from TXG's IG, they launch March 11, embargo in Feb. Chrome, Gun Metal, Black, Raw. L, M, F, S, D, K.

[4TheKing614]

40 minutes ago, kwainio said:

According to Mike from TXG's IG, they launch March 11, embargo in Feb. Chrome, Gun Metal, Black, Raw. L, M, F, S, D, K.

I was told they changed the grooves. Not sure what that means 

[Rpete33]

51 minutes ago, kwainio said:

According to Mike from TXG's IG, they launch March 11, embargo in Feb. Chrome, Gun Metal, Black, Raw. L, M, F, S, D, K.

The question is, will raw be an upcharge still? If not I will pick some up and put them up against my zipcores

[btyh]

32 minutes ago, Rpete33 said:

The question is, will raw be an upcharge still? If not I will pick some up and put them up against my zipcores

I heard it's not a Wedgeworks finish anymore 

[Carson33]

9 minutes ago, btyh said:

I heard it's not a Wedgeworks finish anymore 

...but, can you still order and have them hand ground (example: tour grind, pre-worn leading edge)?

[btyh]

3 minutes ago, Carson33 said:

...but, can you still order and have them hand ground (example: tour grind, pre-worn leading edge)?

I'm sure that will be on Wedgeworks 

[Bdck]

Raw T grind 60 will be purchased

[jaffabell88]

1 hour ago, btyh said:

I heard it's not a Wedgeworks finish anymore 

If raw become available at retail with no upcharge... I may finally ditch the milled grinds!

[over7par]

4 hours ago, btyh said:

Any new finishes? 

I don't know personally for sure. I ordered jet black with the black onyx S200 because I like the all black look, but like @kwainio said in the response after yours, there seems to be some differences. I've read the same about the raw finish being no upcharge this time around with the ability for the hand grinding through Wedgeworks. Honestly, that makes sense since Cleveland has the Zipcore Tour Rack available retail and special grinding available to order through the website and reps. I know Vokey can pretty much do what they want and sell inventory, but the ability to get raw wedges retail or at no upcharge would be huge.

[jaffabell88]

2 minutes ago, over7par said:

I don't know personally for sure. I ordered jet black with the black onyx S200 because I like the all black look, but like @kwainio said in the response after yours, there seems to be some differences. I've read the same about the raw finish being no upcharge this time around with the ability for the hand grinding through Wedgeworks. Honestly, that makes sense since Cleveland has the Zipcore Tour Rack available retail and special grinding available to order through the website and reps. I know Vokey can pretty much do what they want and sell inventory, but the ability to get raw wedges retail or at no upcharge would be huge.

There is a market for raw at retail now surely, especially seen as TM do it with the face and they sell well... it would be worth the risk by Vokey for sure, instead of relying on a small market via wedgeworks at an inflated price! Most consumers won't have heard of wedgeworks and would still to pro shops or online golf stores, but may be willing to part cash with a raw offering if they saw it alongside the usual finishes!

[xGameOver]

the gun metal finish looks good to me. Anyone have any idea on price? Would it stay the same or go up?

[NoCalHack]

On the pic for Cam Smith's WITB, it looks like there's a new wedgeworks T grind.

 

Check out the newer 60T.  It is clearly a different back. It doesn't have the prominent Y shaped cavity.  It also looks different than the SM9.

 

 

 

[Hawkeye]

There will be an up charge on Raw finishes in SM9.  

[jak77]

46 minutes ago, Hawkeye said:

There will be an up charge on Raw finishes in SM9.  

Of course. Seemed to good to be true to offer a stock raw option. Just hoping you don’t have to go through wedgeworks to get it. Where did you hear this if you don’t mind me asking?  Any other details on how much more? 

[BCC1898]

4 hours ago, NoCalHack said:

On the pic for Cam Smith's WITB, it looks like there's a new wedgeworks T grind.

 

Check out the newer 60T.  It is clearly a different back. It doesn't have the prominent Y shaped cavity.  It also looks different than the SM9.

 

 

 

I think his just has the grind smoothed out. 

[bjno1300]

5 hours ago, NoCalHack said:

On the pic for Cam Smith's WITB, it looks like there's a new wedgeworks T grind.

 

Check out the newer 60T.  It is clearly a different back. It doesn't have the prominent Y shaped cavity.  It also looks different than the SM9.

 

 

 

Are his black or gun metal?

[NoCalHack]

Looks raw. And I don’t think the grind is just smoothed out. The back looks different. Not the sole. 

[Carson33]

30 minutes ago, NoCalHack said:

Looks raw. And I don’t think the grind is just smoothed out. The back looks different. Not the sole. 

I am not sure if this is what you all are referencing, but the “back” of the T grind is the Wedgeworks models. Hence, not retail.

[NoCalHack]

Just now, Carson33 said:

I am not sure if this is what you all are referencing, but the “back” of the T grind is the Wedgeworks models. Hence, not retail.

 

 

I'm referencing the two pics above.  They both say 60T and they are both probably wedgeworks.  But the newer unrusted one looks different from the current wedge works and different from the SM9.  So it looks like a different wedgeworks model.

 

Anyways, no big deal.  I'm sure the wedges will play more or less the same.

[LBRMGR]

Aside from a dedicated club fitter, any tips for picking the right grind/bounce?  I know Vokey has an online tool for this...

 

My pro suggested what I currently have for SM7s: 52.08 F, 60.10 S.  

[btyh]

1 hour ago, LBRMGR said:

Aside from a dedicated club fitter, any tips for picking the right grind/bounce?  I know Vokey has an online tool for this...

 

My pro suggested what I currently have for SM7s: 52.08 F, 60.10 S.  

 grind and bounce can be easily picked by knowing your courses and swing/chipping style. 

[LBRMGR]

2 minutes ago, btyh said:

 grind and bounce can be easily picked by knowing your courses and swing/chipping style. 

Right. I mean I live in NY and am a digger. Can’t really say how firm our turf or sand is so default to neutral when using the Vokey Selector tool.

 

Appreciate the response. 

[btyh]

9 minutes ago, LBRMGR said:

Right. I mean I live in NY and am a digger. Can’t really say how firm our turf or sand is so default to neutral when using the Vokey Selector tool.

 

Appreciate the response. 

If you are a digger than high bounce. If you have soft brown soil or light sand under the grass then high bounce. Hard red clay or not taking big divots then low bounce. And vokey explains the grinds which honestly are If you open the face around the greens or not

[LBRMGR]

Just now, btyh said:

If you are a digger than high bounce. If you have soft brown soil or light sand under the grass then high bounce. Hard red clay or not taking big divots then low bounce. And vokey explains the grinds which honestly are If you open the face around the greens or not

Super helpful. Thank you

[btyh]

3 minutes ago, LBRMGR said:

Super helpful. Thank you

No problem 

Below is bounce.

https://www.vokey.com/explained/wedge-bounce

Below is grind.

https://www.vokey.com/wedges/sm8.aspx#SM7WedgeExplaination

[justindowney]

I honestly don't think I'd mind paying a bit more for raw as long as I could get it at retail not through WW.

[FormerDimer]

Disappointed to go through 7 pages without one mention of full face grooves. Was really hoping that SM9s would have a couple FF options, at least in 58-60deg. Makes sense for Titleist though, always lagging when it comes to new tech and trends. 

[dmarabella13]

6 minutes ago, FormerDimer said:

Disappointed to go through 7 pages without one mention of full face grooves. Was really hoping that SM9s would have a couple FF options, at least in 58-60deg. Makes sense for Titleist though, always lagging when it comes to new tech and trends. 

 

Would've been super interesting to see that. But honestly, Not sure BV will ever do something like that. I'd be really surprised. 

[btyh]

1 hour ago, FormerDimer said:

Disappointed to go through 7 pages without one mention of full face grooves. Was really hoping that SM9s would have a couple FF options, at least in 58-60deg. Makes sense for Titleist though, always lagging when it comes to new tech and trends. 

Vokey isn't a game improvement wedge.