Titleist SM11 Wedges – The Ultimate Guide for 2026

By James Langmead on January 19, 2026

Quick Verdict on the Titleist SM11 Wedges

The Titleist SM11 wedges represent the next evolution of the most played wedge on Tour, featuring the all-new Vokey Spin System that makes greenside control more predictable than ever before.

With Bob Vokey’s proven philosophy of Contact, Flight, and Spin engineered into every wedge, the Titleist SM11 wedge range delivers a lower, more controlled trajectory through forward CG placement, whilst heat-treated grooves provide double the durability without sacrificing feel. Available in six grinds across multiple lofts and three premium finishes, every golfer can find wedges perfectly matched to their technique and course conditions.

Priced at £179 per wedge (with buy-2-save-£20 offer available), backed by our 60-day returns guarantee and custom fitting services, these wedges showcase why Vokey has remained the #1 wedge on Tour for over 20 years.

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Technology #1: Angled Face Texture

A new “razor-like” surface has been engineered into the face to increase friction and prolong ball contact. This angled texture grips the ball more effectively during impact, particularly on delicate greenside shots where precision matters most. The result is more reliable spin control on partial swings and touch shots, giving you the confidence to attack tight pins and get up-and-down from challenging positions.

Technology #2: Shot-Specific Groove Shapes

Not all wedge shots are created equal, and Bob Vokey understands this better than anyone. The SM11 features three distinct groove profiles carefully matched to loft ranges: narrower, deeper grooves in low lofts (46°-54°) for full shots, and wider, shallower grooves in high lofts (56°-62°) for maximum greenside spin. This shot-specific optimisation ensures you get the performance you expect from each wedge in your bag, whether you’re hitting a full sand wedge or opening up a 60° for a flop shot.

Technology #3: Deeper Spin-Milled Grooves

Every groove is now 5% larger in volume than previous generations, creating more space to channel debris, moisture, and grass. This deeper milling maintains consistent spin even from the rough or in wet conditions, situations where older wedges typically lose significant spin control. Using Titleist’s patented Spin Milled process, each groove is individually cut to loft and finish specifications, ensuring maximum precision and quality. Each impact area is then inspected to guarantee it meets Vokey’s exacting standards.

Heat-Treated Durability: Double the Groove Life

Fresh grooves are the secret to the sharpest short game possible. Any wedge will wear down over time, but SM11 grooves feature a proprietary heat treatment applied to the impact area that doubles their durability without affecting feel. This means your wedges maintain consistent spin performance for twice as many rounds, giving you better value and more confidence that your wedges will perform when it matters most.

What Are Worn Grooves Costing You?

Worn grooves lead to less spin, erratic ballooning flight, and shots that ride up the face all of which hurt your short game. If your current wedges are more than two seasons old, you’re likely losing strokes around the green without realising it.

The SM11 Solution: Heat-treated grooves that last twice as long whilst delivering predictable, tour-level spin from day one.

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Tour Chrome: The Classic Choice

The SM11 Tour Chrome wedges feature the classic, high-polish look preferred by most Tour professionals and amateur golfers alike. This timeless finish is highly durable and offers a clean, sharp aesthetic that complements most modern iron sets seamlessly, particularly those with chrome-plated finishes.

Who Should Choose Tour Chrome:

• Golfers with chrome-finished irons seeking a cohesive look
• Players who prefer traditional, Tour-proven aesthetics
• Those wanting maximum durability and longevity
• Golfers who value a confidence-inspiring, professional appearance

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Nickel Steel: The Sophisticated Alternative

The Titleist SM11 Wedges in Nickel Steel provide a sophisticated, mid-glare alternative for golfers seeking a premium, modern appearance. This unique finish offers a slightly softer hue than traditional chrome, reducing glare in bright conditions whilst maintaining the crisp, professional lines Vokey is known for. It’s the perfect choice for players who want a distinct, high-performance wedge that stands out for its craftsmanship and refined feel.

Who Should Choose Nickel Steel:

• Golfers who play frequently in bright, sunny conditions
• Players seeking reduced glare for better focus at address
• Those who prefer a more understated, premium aesthetic
• Golfers with darker-finished irons wanting a complementary look

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Jet Black: The Aggressive Statement

The Titleist SM11 Wedges in Jet Black are engineered for golfers seeking a sleek, aggressive look with minimal glare. This dark finish provides a visually compact profile at address, helping to frame the ball and focus your attention on the strike. The Jet Black finish is designed to wear over time, developing a unique, raw-like character that many better players prefer, giving each wedge a personalised appearance that tells the story of your rounds.

Who Should Choose Jet Black:

• Better players seeking a tour-inspired, aggressive aesthetic
• Golfers who prefer minimal glare for maximum focus
• Players who appreciate wedges that develop character over time
• Those with black or dark-finished irons want consistency

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Special Offer: Buy 2 Wedges, Save £20

Build your ideal wedge setup and save £10 per wedge when you purchase two or more Titleist SM11 wedges. Mix and match any lofts, grinds, or finishes to create the perfect combination for your game.

Brad Faxon’s Fitting Philosophy

“The best players in the world have different bounces in their golf bags. They have a wedge with less bounce and a wedge with more bounce. They obviously have wedges with different lofts, but also with different grinds, so you can take care of all the different situations you’re going to get on the golf course, whether it’s a firm lie, a soft lie, something that’s really tight, or something that’s in the rough. You have to have different grinds when you’re going out to play.”

F Grind: Full-Swing Forgiveness

A FULL SOLE FOR FULL WEDGE SHOTS

The F Grind is a full sole suited to full-wedge shots and is the most popular Vokey wedge sold worldwide. This traditional sole design provides maximum forgiveness and confidence from the fairway and around the greens, making it the ideal choice for golfers who prefer to play wedge shots with a square face and neutral delivery.

Key Characteristics:

• Full sole with no heel or toe relief
• 14° of bounce throughout the sole
• Best for square-faced, full-swing shots
• Ideal for neutral to steeper attack angles
• Most forgiving option for fairway and rough

Best For:

• Golfers who primarily play full wedge shots
• Players with steeper swings or who come over the top
• Those playing uphill lie or soft conditions
• Beginners to mid-handicappers seeking maximum forgiveness
• Anyone wanting a traditional, confidence-inspiring sole

M Grind: Multi-Purpose Shotmaking

BOB VOKEY’S FAVOURITE GRIND FOR VERSATILITY

The M Grind is Bob Vokey’s personal favourite, designed specifically for players who rotate the face to manufacture greenside shots. This grind provides the ideal balance between bounce and versatility, allowing accomplished players to open or close the face whilst maintaining proper sole interaction with the turf. It’s the ultimate choice for creative shot-makers who like to work the ball around the green.

Key Characteristics:

• Moderate bounce with heel and toe relief
• Crescent-shaped sole for versatility
• Excels with face rotation and manipulation
• Ideal for shallower, sweeping swings
• Best for varied face positions

Best For:

• Players who open and close the face for shot variety
• Golfers with shallower, more sweeping delivery
• Creative shot-makers who manufacture greenside shots
• Mid-to-low handicappers seeking versatility
• Those who play a variety of short game shots

S Grind: Square-Faced Versatility

NARROW AND VERSATILE FOR VARIED CONDITIONS

The S Grind features a full sole that has been narrowed by a trailing edge grind, giving it a faster, more responsive feel through the turf. This versatile grind accommodates a variety of conditions and is perfect for players who like to control loft by positioning their hands ahead or behind the ball at address. The narrowed sole provides excellent turf interaction without sacrificing forgiveness.

Key Characteristics:

• Full sole narrowed by the trailing edge grind
• Faster feel through various turf conditions
• Versatile across neutral to firm lies
• Best with a square face at the address
• Allows loft control with hand position

Best For:

• Golfers who play square-faced shots
• Players facing neutral to firm turf conditions
• Those who control the loft with hand position
• Mid-handicappers wanting versatility without complexity
• Anyone seeking a balanced, all-conditions grind

D Grind: Divot Control for Steep Swings

THE PLAYER’S HIGH-BOUNCE WEDGE

The D Grind is specifically built for players with steeper attack angles who need forgiveness and greenside versatility. A forward bounce angle protects against digging in softer, grainier conditions, whilst opening the face lowers the leading edge for added shot-making ability. This unique design prevents deep divots and chunked shots, making it ideal for players who naturally take aggressive divots with their wedges.

Key Characteristics:

• High bounce with forward bounce angle
• Heel, toe, and trailing edge relief
• Prevents digging in soft conditions
• Opens up for greenside versatility
• Forgiving of steep attack angles

Best For:

• Players with steep, aggressive swings
• Golfers who take deep divots naturally
• Those playing on soft, fluffy turf conditions
• Better players seeking high-bounce versatility
• Anyone wanting to prevent chunk shots

K Grind: Condition-Specific Forgiveness

SHAPED FOR MAXIMUM FORGIVENESS IN SAND AND SOFT CONDITIONS

The K Grind provides a wide, full sole with enhanced camber, delivering maximum forgiveness from sand and variable turf conditions. Available in both high-bounce (12°) and low-bounce (06°) options, the K Grind gives you condition-specific forgiveness. The high-bounce version reduces digging in soft bunkers and fluffy turf, whilst the low-bounce option delivers forgiveness from tighter, firmer lies, making it the ultimate “easy-to-hit” wedge.

Key Characteristics:

• Wide, full sole with enhanced camber
• Available in high-bounce (12°) and low-bounce (06°)
• Maximum forgiveness design
• Keeps sole moving through turf and sand
• Ultimate bunker and variable condition club

Best For:

• Golfers struggling with bunker shots
• Players facing soft sand or fluffy conditions (12° K)
• Those needing forgiveness from firm lies (06° K)
• Mid-to-high handicappers wanting maximum help
• Anyone seeking the most forgiving sole design

T Grind: The Shotmaker’s Choice

FOR SHARPER SHOTMAKING FROM TIGHT LIES

The T Grind is the ultimate low-bounce option, offering maximum heel, toe, and trailing-edge relief. This grind hugs the ground with incredible versatility, providing elite shot-making ability for golfers who play in firm conditions or from tight lies. Better players who like to hit a variety of creative shots, from low spinners to high flops, will find that the T Grind opens up shot options that other grinds simply can’t deliver.

Key Characteristics:

• Low bounce (typically 4°-8°)
• Maximum heel, toe, and trailing edge relief
• Hugs the ground for tight lies
• Ultimate versatility for shot variety
• Best in firm conditions

Best For:

• Accomplished ball-strikers seeking maximum versatility
• Players who open the face significantly
• Those playing firm, tight turf conditions
• Single-digit handicappers wanting shot variety
• Golfers who manufacture creative greenside shots

Loft	Available Grinds	Typical Use
44-46°	F Grind	Pitching wedge replacement, full shots
48°	F Grind	Gap wedge, full swing shots
50°	F Grind	Gap/approach wedge
52°	F Grind	Gap/sand wedge
54°	F, M, S, D Grinds	Sand wedge, versatile around greens
56°	F, M, S, D Grinds	Most popular sand wedge loft
58°	M, S, D, K, T Grinds	Lob wedge, greenside versatility
60°	M, S, K, T Grinds	High lob wedge, flop shots
62°	Not typically available	Ultra-high loft (special order)

Standard Specifications

• Standard Shaft: Dynamic Gold S200
• Standard Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
• Loft Range: 44° – 62°
• All Finishes Available: Tour Chrome, Nickel Steel, Jet Black
• Custom Options: Alternative shafts, grips, and specs available through fitting

Custom Fitting is Essential

The right wedge setup is highly personal. Custom fitting ensures you have the proper loft gaps, bounce angles, and grind combinations for your swing, shot preferences, and typical course conditions. Our fitting services analyse your technique and recommend the ideal SM11 configuration.

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Grind selection depends on three primary factors: your swing type, shot preferences, and typical course conditions.

If you have a steep swing and take deep divots, consider the F Grind (full sole) or D Grind (high bounce with relief). These prevent digging and provide maximum forgiveness.

If you have a shallow, sweeping swing and like to open the face, the M Grind is Bob Vokey’s personal favourite for versatility and shot-making.

If you play square-faced shots primarily in neutral to firm conditions, the S Grind offers excellent all-around performance.

If you struggle with bunker play or play in soft conditions, the K Grind’s wide sole and enhanced camber provide maximum forgiveness.

If you’re an accomplished player seeking maximum shot variety from tight lies, the T Grind’s low bounce and extensive relief open up creative options.

Our recommendation: Custom fitting is the best way to identify your ideal grind combination. Our experienced fitters analyse your swing and recommend specific lofts and grinds for optimal performance.

All three finishes offer identical performance. The Vokey Spin System, forward CG, heat-treated grooves, and tour-proven grinds are the same across every finish. Your choice is purely aesthetic.

Tour Chrome is the classic high-polish finish preferred by most professionals. It’s highly durable, maintains its brilliant look over time, and complements chrome-plated iron sets seamlessly.

Nickel Steel provides a sophisticated mid-glare alternative with a slightly softer hue. It reduces glare in bright conditions whilst maintaining crisp, professional lines perfect for players who prefer a more understated premium aesthetic.

Jet Black offers a sleek, aggressive look with minimal glare. This dark finish provides a visually compact profile at address and is designed to wear over time, developing a unique character that many better players prefer.

All finishes are priced identically at £179 per wedge, and you can mix and match finishes when using our buy-2-save-£20 offer.

Fresh grooves are critical for maximum short-game performance, but the SM11’s heat-treated grooves last twice as long as those of previous generations.

General Guidelines:

• Frequent players (3+ rounds/week): Replace every 12-18 months
• Regular players (1-2 rounds/week): Replace every 18-24 months
• Occasional players (1-2 rounds/month): Replace every 2-3 years
• Practice frequency matters: Extensive range use accelerates wear

Signs your wedges need replacing:

• Shots are spinning less than they used to
• Inconsistent flight, particularly ballooning
• Visible groove wear or smooth spots
• Shots climbing up the face on partial swings
• Lost confidence around the greens

The SM11’s enhanced durability means you’ll get more rounds from your investment, but nothing beats the performance of fresh grooves. Our trade-in programme makes upgrading affordable.

Absolutely! In fact, mixing grinds is recommended for optimal versatility.

The best players in the world carry wedges with different bounces and grinds to handle varying situations. As Brad Faxon explains: “You have to have different grinds when you’re going out to play… whether it’s a firm lie, a soft lie, something that’s really tight, or something that’s in the rough.”

Common grind combinations:

• 56° F Grind + 60° T Grind: Maximum forgiveness for full shots, versatility for greenside
• 54° M Grind + 58° K Grind: Shot-making with face rotation, bunker forgiveness
• 52° F Grind + 56° D Grind + 60° M Grind: Progressive system for varied shots

Our fitting services help you identify the ideal grind combination based on your swing characteristics and the shots you need to hit. Most golfers benefit from having at least two different bounce/grind combinations in their wedge set.

When you purchase two or more Titleist SM11 wedges, you automatically save £10 per wedge a total saving of £20 on a two-wedge purchase.

This offer applies to any combination of:

• Any lofts (mix 54°, 58°, 60°, etc.)
• Any grinds (mix F, M, S, D, K, T)
• Any finishes (mix Tour Chrome, Nickel Steel, Jet Black)

Building a complete wedge set has never been more affordable. Combined with our 60-day returns guarantee and custom-fitting services, you can confidently create the perfect short-game setup.

Yes! Custom fitting is essential for building the ideal wedge set, and we offer comprehensive fitting services.

Our experienced fitters use launch monitor technology and technique analysis to evaluate:

• Your swing type (steep vs. shallow angle of attack)
• Shot preferences (square face vs. open/closed manipulation)
• Typical course conditions (firm vs. soft turf)
• Optimal loft gaps for consistent yardage intervals
• Ideal bounce and grind combinations

Custom fitting ensures you’re not fighting your wedges but rather using tools perfectly matched to your technique. Even small adjustments, selecting 10° bounce instead of 14°, or choosing M Grind over F Grind, can dramatically improve your short game performance.

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Whilst the experience of “forgiveness” can vary from player to player, the F Grind is often considered the most forgiving Vokey SM11 grind.

F Grind is an all-purpose grind particularly suited for full shots and shots hit with a square face. Ideal for players who prefer a traditional wedge sole, the full sole and higher bounce resist digging, allowing the club to get through the turf quickly. It’s designed to help players be aggressive on fuller swings without fear of the leading edge digging in.

As you move closer to the green, the F Grind can also be a dependable chipping option, especially from challenging grainy lies. If your club tends to stick in the ground on square-face chips, the F Grind acts as a safety net, gliding the club through the grass instead of snagging in it. This makes it an excellent choice for mid-to-high handicappers or anyone seeking maximum confidence around the greens.

Vokey SM11 wedges feature new technologies designed to produce better contact, controlled flight, and the right amount of spin, delivering the predictability and precision to pull off the exact shots you envision.

Expanded Configurations: Vokey Design SM11 wedges feature a total of 27 distinct configurations, including six unique sole grinds and expanded loft and bounce options. It’s a complete matrix of configurations that offers more ways for golfers to dial in each individual wedge based on how they deliver the club.

Unified CG Placement: For a given loft, SM11 features the same Centre of Gravity (CG) location in all grinds, resulting in a controlled, consistent launch angle. No matter which sole design fits your swing or course conditions, your launch window is locked in—leaving you free to choose the lofts and grinds that work for you.

Vokey Spin System: The new Vokey Spin System is a network of three technologies designed to deliver the right amount of spin from any lie. Individually tuned to the wedge in your hands and the shots you’re playing, SM11 reimagines the path to short game precision through angled face texture, shot-specific groove shapes, and deeper spin-milled grooves.

No. Vokey wedges are designed for any player who wants better short-game performance, regardless of handicap level.

Whilst Vokey wedges are trusted by the best players in the world, they are designed around fitting and performance for all skill levels. All golfers have swing tendencies and play in typical conditions. Finding wedges with the appropriate grinds can improve a player’s likelihood of making solid contact on any given shot. Better contact leads to better control and improved scoring.

SM11 features a complete matrix of lofts, grinds, and bounce options that allow any golfer—from beginners to touring professionals—to find a setup that matches their technique and course conditions. The key is proper fitting rather than skill level.

Whether you’re a 28-handicapper looking to improve your bunker play with a K Grind or a scratch golfer seeking shot-making versatility with a T Grind, there’s an SM11 configuration engineered for your game. Our custom fitting services ensure you find the right combination regardless of your current ability.

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Bob Vokey’s Three Keys to Great Wedge Play

Master Craftsman Bob Vokey has always believed that anyone can become a great wedge player if given the proper tools. Through decades of working with the world’s best players and testing with golfers of all abilities, he’s identified that great wedge play comes down to mastering three simple keys: Contact, Flight, and Spin. These essential elements are baked into the DNA of every Vokey wedge, and understanding them helps you select the right tools for your game.

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