Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedges Review

Reviewing the new SM9 wedges to see how they perform at different lofts and yardages.

0:00 // Intro
1:19 // 50º Wedge
4:23 // 58º Wedge
6:42 // Partial Shot
7:58 // Conclusion

[GolfLiberty]

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[stuartb]

Great video. Would be great to see a video where you go through the bounce and grind options and what we should be considering.

[steakkey]

Thanks for the videos Matt. I hope you can continue doing these videos. They are always brilliant and informative.

Just picked up 2 new SM9s after a fitting - hadn't really appreciated how much the grinds made a difference. Noticeable spin upgrade from my SM8s though so very pleased 👍

[martinwilliams]

My sm8s are still in good condition so will keep them will wait for the sm10s in a couple of years

[alexchoi]

Cool. I bought the SM7new on sale when the SM8 was released. I may do the same with the SM9 (at least the 54 degree, ) when the next version comes out.

[JorgeMorales-dopr]

Great video like always, what grind and loft in the 50 degree?

[virtualmartijn]

Would be cool if Titleist was actually delivering SM9's. Been waiting 3+ months already.

[jeremywiltshire]

Best wedges I have ever hit. 50/12 54s bent to 55 60L S400 shaft as well

[bertrangb]

One thing you didn't mention is the performance when wet, and if they've addressed it to match the Ping and Mizuno? I had the T20, and now the Glide Forged Pro, my morning rounds are much better now that I'm not getting those "flyers". Really liking what your channel is doing. Thanks Matt!

[ericbradner]

Nicely timed review. I’m due for some new wedges and have been stuck between SM9s and Ping Glide 4.0s (kind of a random Vokey competitor, I know, but I think Ping really nailed the shape and looks with this round, and both have grind options that work well for me).

[shawnsmith]

Good strikes Matt. I’m surprised a Ping guy hasn’t said in the comments “Hey Matt the Ping Glide 4.0 wedges would be better especially from the rough”.
🙄

[brianellis]

Matt, why don't wedge manufacturers use curved parallel grooves? If the grooves were an ∩ shape starting at the middle bottom groove radiating outwards, then the grooves would always align to the direction of force. Meaning, opening the face wouldn't impart the side spin as it does. As far as I know, the regulations around the grooves state that the lines must be parallel, but I don't know if it specifically forbids curved grooves?
Thoughts?

[romansantos]

I’ve got 100+ rounds on my SM7s with lots of practice in between. Given the options that titleist provides on grinds and bounce…might not test much else. SM9s it is! Thanks Matt!

[mmms]

Might as well order them now, Titleist are quoting 8-12 weeks for custom wedge orders. Maybe your fitter can get them faster.

[adamkohn]

Waiting on mine from wedgeworks. Looking forward to getting them, but this 8-10 week wait time is killing me lol

[stephendibari]

My SM8’s are still fresh, got them custom built last fall. No need to change. Amazing how soft they feel for a non-forged wedge. I’ve had SM4’s 5’s 7’s and now 8’s. The only wedge I might look into next are the TM milled grind 3’s

[jordanshalala]

Can you explain the “technology” of that slot on the back? I thought it was just a cosmetic thing. Thanks in advance.

[blakeestes]

Love seeing some left handed Vokey’s come through 😂

[misterbeane]

I've got 2 old 54/58 vokeys that I've had forever (the 54 is just a "Spin Milled", and the 58 is an SM4, but they still spin so well I haven't had to replace them yet), and those are the lofts I'll want with my new SM9's. Question is, my irons ('19 Callaway Apex Forged) are 1" longer than stock and have Project X 620 MB 6.5 shafts in them, which I love. I've never had vokey wedges with non-stock shafts in them, so I'm guessing they've all been the standard Dynamic Gold S400 or something similar, and while I don't mind them at all, should I custom order the new SM9's in the same shaft as the rest of my irons, or would not really make a huge difference? I NEVER hit a full shot with my 58, so I can see that that's entirely personal, as that's 100% down to feel, but my 54 is my 75-125 yd club, so performance does come into play with that club. Any thoughts?