Since the beginning of time, finding the center, the sweet spot, the Tiger strike, grooves 2 through 5, etc. has been the North Star for anyone who has ever picked up a golf club. In order for a device to do what it is optimized for, it is essential that players find that part (at least for irons and wedges).
In my Vokey SM11 fitting with Tour Rep. Aaron Dill, AD used gravel, proper center of gravity and sole width to help me find it almost every time – even when the action was not optimal.
Now most of you might be thinking, “So finding the sweet spot is important? Thanks, Captain Clear.” But the illusion that you only need skills to find it is a misconception. With the right fit and the right tools, it is possible for any player to get here, even with a high handicap. Now I will say that the level of consistency around that shot will be much higher with short irons in wedges. The shaft is shorter, many of the shots don’t require “full send” speed and you have loft to help you along the way.
Titleist Vokey SM11 Tour Chrome Wedge
The new SM11 wedges from Titleist Vokey Design feature a new, precise CG position with each grind in a loft, meaning every wedge will now perform the same way with the same shot.
When Vokey implemented the new CG pack in the SM11, it created possibilities for me that I would have had to manipulate in the past. For example, I would find wedges that I hit well, but the center of gravity would not optimize the shot; i.e. the ball would come out too high or I would find a wedge to hit, but the consistent shot pattern was elusive. Now SM11 has a CG package that lives in the same spot on every wedge and even more so in a spot (and grooves to improve) that keeps the ball substantially low on the higher lofts. It’s simply a have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too wedge set that supports me no matter my technique.
This way you will find a set that does everything
This is where all my research and access to people like Aaron paid off. I have always been a good wedge player, but there were undoubtedly concessions I made with each setup. I’ve always had trouble finding a set with one shot in it because it was a low-riding trajectory with enough spin to stop it dead rather than letting it rip back. The ball does play a role in this, but if we just focus on the wedges for now, my SM11 44.10F, 50.08F, 54.12D and 58.08M have it all now. In this case, for me, it’s a 10 o’clock swing, with all four wedges being hit out of a low window. Gone are the days of taking that swing and looking up to see the ball do something else. It is also important to mention that having wedges that keep you in that 2 to 5 groove area will give you the feeling of being in control of your golf ball.
Just look at the numbers from a 1v1 test I did last week with SM11 versus my old gamers (SM10):
44: (SM10) 24 launch, 132 carry, 8825 RPM / (SM11) 21 launch, 132 carry, 9350 RPM
50: (SM10) 26.5 launch, 117 carry, 9735 RPM / (SM11) 25 launch, 119 carry, 9700 RPM
54: (SM10 M-Grind) 29 launch, 103 carry, 10100 RPM / (SM11 D-Grind) 26 launch, 105 carry, 10300 RPM
It may not seem like a biblical increase in the numbers, but for admissions from 130 it is huge. That lower flight, slight increase in spin, and feeling of shot control consistently raises my floor and ceiling. I can say that about a lot of clubs these days. I normally find the most value in raising my floor, which is the most important, but if I find a tool that does both, I’m in.
So the next time you get fit, make sure you find clubs that put you in that sweet spot. It may take some soul searching and ego tossing, but I guarantee your scores will be lower. And isn’t that all that matters?
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