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Titleist Vokey SM11 – What’s the best grind option for me?
The brand-new Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges offer industry-leading shot versatility, distance control, and spin, thanks to their most advanced materials, which contribute to more accurate contact and durability.
However, to develop this further, the Vokey SM11 wedges come in multiple lofts and grind options to ensure the perfect wedge to sit in your golf bag.
FIND YOUR
PERFECT
WEDGES
Answer 8 questions and we'll recommend the ideal Titleist Vokey SM11 loft, bounce and grind combination for your game.
WHAT IS YOUR
HANDICAP?
Use the tabs to switch between handicap index and average score.
Range: +5 to 36
Range: 67 to 107
PITCHING WEDGE
LOFT?
Select the loft of your current pitching wedge. This helps us calculate the right gapping.
WHAT IS YOUR
HIGHEST LOFT WEDGE?
What is the highest loft wedge you currently carry?
WHAT'S YOUR
DIVOT TYPE?
Which best describes the divot you take on a typical full wedge shot?
HOW DO YOU
USE YOUR WEDGES?
Select all the shot types you regularly play around the green and on approach.
Around the Green
Full Shots
TYPICAL FAIRWAY
CONDITIONS?
Think about the lies and turf conditions on the courses you play most often.
TYPICAL BUNKER
CONDITIONS?
What is the sand typically like in the bunkers you play from?
BUNKER
CONFIDENCE?
How would you rate your confidence and ability when playing from sand?
YOUR IDEAL
SM11 SET-UP
Based on your answers, here are the Vokey SM11 wedges we recommend for your game.
Technically speaking, the grind on the club contributes to wedge bounce, which, according to the Vokey website, is “the angle created between the leading edge and the lowest point of the sole or trailing edge”.
In other words, the part of the club that hits the ground through contact with the ball. A higher bounce means the leading edge is further off the surface at the address, which sounds intimidating but can be great for wedges, particularly on softer turf or in bunkers with soft sand.
When it is easy to take large divots, high bounce prevents the club from dragging or ‘digging’ into the turf to maximise spin and provide more short-game control. On the other hand, lower bounces are perfect for firmer turf or sand conditions. Designed for clean contact, they provide the utmost precision, allowing for aggressive flop shots of tight lies and are great for those with a shallower swing. However, all of this is great, but combined with Titleist’s six different Vokey SM11 grind options that utilise different bounces for various shots and skill levels, it can get a bit overwhelming, so let’s try to break it down.
L Grind
A narrow sole with minimal camber and bounce fits perfectly for precise, skilled shotmakers, providing them with a wedge to hit a range of shots around the green, whether they’re opening the face up for a flop shot or opting for a lower-flighted, high-spin approach shot. The lower bounce also suits those with a shallower swing and is ideal for firm course conditions.
D Grind
This is Titleist’s high-bounce wedge option for lower handicaps. It combines an advanced dual-bounce sole with a wide trailing-bounce surface to provide the benefits of higher bounce to players in slightly softer conditions than the L grind without losing the versatility and ability to play more aggressive shots around the green. It is also an excellent option for shallow to neutral swing types.
S Grind
Potentially Titleist’s best all-around performance wedge grind. A narrow, full-sole design with a straight trailing edge sets up perfectly for a wide range of shots, while added heel relief allows players to open up the face and maintain clean contact when they want to get more aggressive. Although it lends itself to shallow-to-neutral swing paths, this option is excellent for all course conditions.
M Grind
The M grind is a multi-purpose, specialist high-loft option available only in 54-60-degree wedges. A more rounded sole with forward bounce and a moderate camber promotes versatility around the green and more consistent bunker performance.
F Grind
As an all-purpose grind that is great for fuller wedge shots, the F grind is a perfect option for golfers of all levels. The full sole and slim trailing edge optimise turf interaction on longer wedge shots whilst allowing players to remain aggressive around the green.
K Grind
The most specialist wedge grind of the Titleist Vokey SM9 lineup, advertised as the ultimate bunker wedge. A larger sole, wide camber and higher bounce allow for a steeper angle of attack and complete control over an array of shots across medium to soft conditions.

Although the Titleist Vokey SM11 wedge has been designed to suit particular needs, it is always worth undergoing a custom fitting process to optimise your setup.
Particularly within golf wedges, this can often be neglected, but it is probably as important as ever to ensure you select the right lofts to match up with your yardages and bounces to suit course conditions.
The Golf Shop Online offers this service on all clubs, so if you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact us or use our “Ask the Pro” tool. One of our PGA pros will be pleased to assist you. We also offer a 60 day Play Better Promise that gives you a whole 60 days post-purchase to put your new golf clubs to the ultimate test to ensure everything about them is perfect for you.
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