Titleist Vokey SM7 Wedge

The Titleist Vokey SM7 wedge series is the latest wedge offering from Titleist, designed to increase spin, while maximizing control and consistency where your game needs it most, your short game.

The Looks

The new “Jet Black” raw finish in the Titleist Vokey SM7 screams “stealth.”  The wedge looks sleek in a more matte finish, and I was immediately impressed with the looks at first sight.  If black isn’t your thing, Titleist also offers the SM7 in a brushed steel and a matte Tour Chrome finish.

Depending on the loft and grind you choose, you’re going to have a slightly different shape.  While Vokey maintains the classic pear-shaped wedge look, the leading edge of the club and the toe gets more rounded as loft increases.  This makes the lower lofts look more like a traditional iron and the higher lofts more like a traditional wedge.  The more rounded edge in the higher lofts also give you a sense of confidence that you can get under the ball without having to “help” it in the air.

How Does it Feel?

When you strike the Titleist Vokey SM7 square, the club almost feels “airy.”  Although it’s not a forged wedge, well struck shots definitely make them feel like they are, and I’d say you’re lying if you told me you could tell the difference.  There’s going to be some feedback in the hands if you miss it, but that goes for any club that doesn’t have a large cavity.  The SM7 also glides through the turf with ease.  With all of the grind options to choose from, you should get fit for the proper sole.  Once you do that, the feel both on the ball and through turf or sand is going to be up there in quality.

How Does it Sound?

The sound of the Titleist Vokey SM7 is where I felt there was a noticeable difference than previous models.  Center-struck shots give you a solid sound that is a bit louder than other wedges on the market, but by no means does it sound overly “clicky.”  Toe shots do give off that louder, more clicky sound, but again, that’s expected from a player’s wedge.  Soft feel and a louder sound don’t usually go together, but the Titleist SM7 finds a way to do it, and it’s not a bad thing.

On-Course Performance

The Titleist Vokey SM7 does exactly what I’d expect a Vokey wedge to do: it performs well and it performs consistently.  My spin numbers went up about 100 RPMs on well struck shots versus the previous SM6 model, but it’s not something that’s going to change your life or your game.  Similar to the SM6, Vokey features a Progressive CG to help with both ball flight and spin in the SM7.   With this, the higher lofted wedges are easier to get up in the air and land soft, and the lower lofted wedges have a flight optimized for distance with stopping power.

Now I’m not going to say these wedges are going to give you that “two-hop-stop” shot if you don’t have it in your bag, but you’re going to get repeatable results and consistency from the new SM7 lineup.  The consistency and tighter dispersion was noticeable on full swings, with help from the updated Spin Milled Grooves and that improved progressive CG design.  These characteristics are definitely something that us amateurs can benefit from.

There are a ton of sole grind options available, including the new D-Grind high-bounce wedge for players who like to play with face angle.  As always, it’s important to get fit for these different grinds to optimize your results.  The Vokey SM7 has grinds to meet any players needs based on both swing and course conditions, so make sure you get the right option for your game.

Final Thoughts

Titleist Vokey wedges are often the first name that comes to mind when people think wedges, and the SM7 doesn’t disappoint.  With all of the loft, grind, and finish options, you’re sure to be able to find the setup you need to fit your game.  If you’re looking for wedges to increase spin, control, and consistency, make sure you give the new Titleist Vokey SM7 wedges a look.  They don’t disappoint.

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