Vokey wedges go through generational changes that are easy to miss unless you line them up side by side. SM8, SM9, and SM10 each shifted center of gravity and groove design in a different direction.
Center of gravity
SM8 had the most forward center of gravity of the three, SM9 pushed it to the highest position Vokey had ever used, and SM10 split the difference, landing closer to true center.
Grooves
SM9 brought the first major groove revision since the SM6, using a spin milled cutter that forms the entire scoreline in one pass. SM10 refined that further with TX9 grooves cut individually by loft, narrower and deeper on lower lofted wedges, wider and shallower on higher lofted ones, plus a longer lasting heat treatment.
See the Vokey wedges we have in stock, and if yours needs a personal touch, we also do custom wedge stamping in house, plus regripping if the grip is worn before the face is.
Which used Vokey should you buy?
Who each one suits
- Choose the SM8 if you want the forward CG feel and the best value, and you can find one with sharp grooves. It is a good choice for a gap or pitching wedge, which you hit less often from bunkers and see less groove wear.
- Choose the SM9 if you want the newer Spin Milled grooves at a lower cost than the newest models. It is also the last of these with the L grind, which some good players like for a very low bounce, open face option.
- Choose the SM10 if you want the latest shaping by loft, the Nickel finish, or the T grind as a standard option.
Whichever you pick, getting the bounce and grind right matters more than the model. If you are unsure, read Wedge Bounce Explained: Low, Mid or High Bounce?
What to check when buying a used Vokey wedge
- Grooves. This is the big one. Look at the grooves in the center of the face where you strike the ball. Sharp edges catch a fingernail. Rounded, shiny grooves mean less spin, especially on partial shots and out of rough. Sand wedges and lob wedges wear fastest because of bunker play.
- Face. Look for flattening or a polished spot in the hitting area. Some light wear is normal and does not hurt much. Heavy wear does.
- Finish. Raw wedges are made to rust, so orange on a Raw face is normal. On chrome, nickel or black finishes, worn plating is cosmetic, but it can tell you how much the wedge has been used.
- Loft, bounce and grind. Vokey stamps these on the head, for example 58.12D. Make sure the stamp matches what you want, and check whether the wedge has been bent, since that changes the bounce.
- Shaft. Many wedges come with a wedge flex shaft, but some are built to match a player's irons. Check the shaft, length and grip.
Every used wedge at GolfRoots is listed individually with exact specs and a 1 to 10 condition grade, and you get 60-day returns.
Where to find a used SM8, SM9 or SM10
Shop used Vokey SM8 wedges, used Vokey SM9 wedges and used Vokey SM10 wedges.
Trading in your old one?
Worn wedges still have trade-in value. Get an instant quote with our trade-in value calculator or see our Titleist trade-in page. Take cash or 10% more in store credit, or bring them by our showroom in Farmers Branch, just north of Dallas.
