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Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge

Since 20042022 Edition$179 MSRPFrom $568.7/10 Expert Score32 tour pros

The Titleist Vokey Design SM9 is the previous generation of Titleist's tour-dominant wedge line, and it remains an excellent choice — especially now that prices have dropped since the SM10 launch. It offers the same Vokey craftsmanship and a wide range of loft, bounce, and grind options that let you build a precise short game setup. The progressive center of gravity design means each loft has its weight positioned to optimize trajectory: lower lofts launch the ball on a controlled flight, while higher lofts get the ball up quickly for soft landings. Spin, feel, and versatility are all top-tier.

Key Features

  • Proven tour-level spin and control — the same wedge many pros used to win major championships
  • Wide range of loft, bounce, and grind combos for precise short game customization
  • Each loft has its weight positioned differently for optimized launch — low lofts fly low, high lofts fly high
  • Now available at discounted prices since the SM10 replaced it — great value for tour-quality performance
  • Groove sharpness will wear faster than the newer SM10 — the SM10 improved durability
  • Being a previous-generation model, availability in specific loft/grind combos is getting limited
Golf Digest 2023 Hot List Gold WinnerGolf Digest 2023#1 wedge on PGA Tour — more than 50% market shareTitleist 2022

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Highest spin rates in testing with near-perfect swing-to-swing consistency
  • 2-3 degrees flatter launch with 300-500 RPM more spin than the SM8
  • Exceptional sound and feel — A+ rating from Plugged In Golf
  • The most played wedge on the PGA Tour by a wide margin

Cons

  • Not particularly forgiving — designed for skilled players
  • Struggles with spin retention in wet/dewy conditions compared to newer designs
  • Heavier swing weight may not suit all players

Pricing & Availability

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Specifications

Most used ShaftTrue Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Most used GripGolf Pride Z-Grip Cord

Expert Reviews

8.7

The gold standard in tour wedges. Elite spin, precision trajectory control, and unmatched Tour validation. While newer models have caught up in wet-condition spin, the SM9 remains a benchmark.

Based on 10 expert reviews

MyGolfSpy
8.5/10
expert
Ranks 2nd for accuracy and 3rd for spin. Excellent feel ratings from testers.
Plugged In Golf
9/10
expert
Sound and feel gets an A+. Over 10,000 RPM average with the 54-degree model.
Today's Golfer
9/10
expert
Achieved the highest spin rates with impressive control. Redesigned grooves deliver flatter, more penetrating trajectories.

About the Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge

The Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge is a wedge from Titleist Vokey Design. Currently used by 32 professional golfers. Features include commonly paired with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaft. Performance ratings: 85/100 spin, 70/100 feel, 62/100 versatility. Ideal for short game control and shot versatility.

Tour pros using the Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge

— 5th most used wedge on tour
Hyo Joo Kim
Aaron Rai
Aaron Rai

46°, 48°

46-10F @44, 48-10F @49

True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300

Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ryan Gerard
Ryan Gerard

46°, 50°, 54°

46°, 50°, 54°

True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300

Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee

56°

56°

Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 S

Grip Master

Tom Kim
Tom Kim

52°

52°

True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Golf Pride MCC Align

Adam Scott
Adam Scott

48°

48-10F

KBS Tour 130 X

Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Michael Brennan
Michael Brennan

46°, 50°, 54°, 60°

46°, 50°, 54°, 60°

True Temper Project X Rifle

Golf Pride Crossline Cord 2.0

Sungjae Im
Sungjae Im

48°, 54°

48-10F, 54

True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Golf Pride MCC

Patrick Rodgers
Patrick Rodgers

50°, 56°, 60°

50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M

Doc Redman
Doc Redman

46°, 50°

46-10F, 50-12F

True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord

Performance Ratings

Spin
8.5/10
Feel
7.0/10
Versatility
6.2/10

Most Popular Ball Pairing

Titleist Pro V1

Titleist Pro V1

Used by 9 of 32 players with this club

Also popular: Titleist Pro V1x (5 players)

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge FAQ

The Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge has an MSRP of $179. Currently, the best price available is $55.99 at 2nd Swing. Prices vary by retailer and condition.

The Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge is currently used by 32 professional golfers across PGA Tour, LIV Golf, DP World Tour, and LPGA Tour. This makes it one of the most popular wedges on tour.

The Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge is the 2022 edition of a product line that first launched in 2004.

The Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Wedge has an expert rating of 8.7/10 based on 10 professional reviews. Expert verdict: "The gold standard in tour wedges. Elite spin, precision trajectory control, and unmatched Tour validation. While newer models have caught up in wet-condition spin, the SM9 remains a benchmark."

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