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Posted: August 12, 2011
The Vokey Tour Department has been buzzing lately, and it has to do with much more than the sound of the grinders.
In just two weeks, new Prototype Titleist Vokey Design SM4 wedges, the next generation of Spin Milled wedges from Master Craftsman Bob Vokey, will be making their PGA Tour debut at The Barclays.
Bob and his team in Carlsbad, Calif., have been busy the last few weeks grinding, shaping and finishing the new prototype wedges to the custom specifications of our Titleist Brand Ambassadors.
For the last year, Titleist Brand Ambassadors such as Adam Scott, Nick Watney and Rickie Fowler have been taking part in the testing and performance validation process for the Prototype SM4 wedges at Titleist's Oceanside (Calif.) Test Facility, offering ongoing feedback on a new groove design and profile improvements, as well as new lofts, bounce options and sole grinds.
At The Barclays, Bob, Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill and Director of Wedge Development Rick Nelson, will be working with players to get them dialed in to the new Prototype SM4 wedges and capture additional feedback.
We will continue to provide behind-the-scenes information and product details here on the Team Titleist blog throughout the seeding and performance validation process.
The new SM4 wedges are scheduled to be available for purchase in mid-November.Click the photo below for some sneak-peek images of Prototype SM4 wedges from the Vokey Tour Department and Oceanside Test Facility.
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Want em can't wait
Carson K wrote on August 13, 2011 at 2:29AM
that's hott
jason h wrote on August 13, 2011 at 2:40AM
How soon will these be available to the general public. I assume these will be the v-groves again...is that correct. I have purchased backups for all my current Vokeys to last me for a couple of years. Is the new technology going to be THAT good. Maybe I should put my backups on Craig's List??
Larry B wrote on August 13, 2011 at 2:47AM
Sweet I'm looking to go back to vokeys and they'll come out with the new 712s titleist is really coming out thus year
Jay Lee wrote on August 13, 2011 at 2:59AM
Can't wait to try them,maybe I can get some free demos
Jesus R wrote on August 13, 2011 at 3:43AM
Timing is perfect, birthday, Christmas, New Years, all wrapped up into a winter vacation in the south. Looking forward to having new SM4'S as traveling companions.
Jim G wrote on August 13, 2011 at 3:50AM
These babies look sweet!!!!!
Michael C wrote on August 13, 2011 at 4:15AM
Just in time for my birthday...52/56/60..."FPL player".
Scott wrote on August 13, 2011 at 4:30AM
Gotta love a new wedge!!!! These look awesome
todd w wrote on August 13, 2011 at 5:06AM
Wedges look great and you can expect great things from Voke and Aaron Dill.
maury h wrote on August 13, 2011 at 8:54AM
Looks great...waiting to see the different specs available.
Ray P wrote on August 13, 2011 at 10:52AM
NICE!
Nathan W wrote on August 13, 2011 at 11:37AM
I like the finish on the wedges. Are those initals on the irons. Doe's it cost more to have them put on.
yours in golf,
John Balkevitch
John B wrote on August 13, 2011 at 12:49PM
Looks good,like to try them.
ensmith wrote on August 13, 2011 at 1:44PM
How about a contest to win a set of SM4 wedges
wally k wrote on August 13, 2011 at 2:00PM
These look super clean...Can't wait for the release!
kip y wrote on August 13, 2011 at 2:44PM
I was able to see these yesterday and the grind is tight. The grooves are not V grooves but more similar to the deeper/narrower grooves in the MP-T11 50 to 56 degree wedges. A sweet looking wedge all around. I will be adding a 52/56 to the bag next to my TVD 60.
Jerry S wrote on August 13, 2011 at 4:41PM
Sweet clubs. Can't wait to try them
Michael C wrote on August 13, 2011 at 5:17PM
With such a range of lofts and flanges it would be helpful based on your research and testing if some guide be given to help the avg. golfer who wishes to improve wedge play around the greens and from the sand. the clubs look great.
Joseph D wrote on August 13, 2011 at 7:33PM
Looks like I will be waiting until these come out to replace wedges with fresh grooves. Sweet!
Tony C wrote on August 14, 2011 at 12:40AM