SM-7 56 degree but can’t decide on Grind- S or M

M you can open it up and hit little spinners around the greens that check and predictably roll out. I loved my SM6's but the tendency to come up short with bite was always there.

M grind all the way. Actually look closely. The big advantage of M grind is doing open face shots. I took a 56-08M and 56-14F to the practice area today. If you eyeball an S Grind you'll notice the leading edge bounce is way more than 10*. Ditto with M grind. Both my wedges were bent 2* strong. They were equal off tight lies, deep grass and general pitching but the M grind won out on flop shots. I've been partial to M grind for a sand wedge and L grind for a lob wedge since 2014.

probably should update this thread. :)

I ended up getting the M grind and really loved it, but also fell in love with the D grind on my 60 degree too - both we're perfect for what I was needing.

So much so that I've ordered a 54 with the D grind off the Wedgeworks site for my new SM8 coming, can't wait.

thnx so much everyone - absolutely love the community here at Titleist for answers and help, you folks are great!

I also, have the same issue. I've replaced an old 56 degreeTM wedge with a Vokey 58.08 M.I use it for chipping, pitching and green side bunker play as well as full shots.I'm replacing a png Gorge 52 with a 54 degree Vokey. I've decided on the 54.10s for a few reasons. First, I'm looking for a wedge I can hit full from 100-105, and I can't hit a 56 that far anymore. Secondly, although I know the M is more versatile, since I already have an M grind, I think it's a little redundant. I don't think I'm going to have an overwhelming need to open the face from longer distances. Lastly, I play on really firm conditions, and on a full shot, I think the S is better suited to that.

Can't thank everyone enough for all the content in this thread that has helped me immensely!!! (Especially Joseph!!)

I currently play a 56° Tommy Armour 845 SW and have been looking to add 2 Vokey wedges to my bag. (Will remove 4i, I carry a Titleist 910D3 9.5°, 3W 15°TM Burner, 7H Razor 24°, 2i+5i-9i, 48° TA 845 PW, 56° TA 845 SW, 60° TA 845 LW.)

I can't hit my own 60° so this thread has helped me decide to add an SM7 Tour Chrome 60° 12* D-Grind. I'm a bit of a sweeper but have been working to really get down and through softer lies from just off the green. I'm very confident and consistent with my 56° SW so I'm keeping that but I'm also waiting for an SM5 52° 8* F-Grind to arrive after just ordering it a couple days ago.

My home course is short but has challenging greens with lots of variation and also a pretty equal mix of rock-hard tight lies and super soft and fluffy lies right around the greens.

I plan to use the SM5 52/8 F off tight lies, my 56/SW from medium distance and lies (and to continue as my go-to safety valve) and the SM7 60/12 D from close range and off soft lies. I usually keep the face closed 100% of the time but I have successfully gotten my 56/SW wide open to execute multiple quality towering flop shots so far this year.

I'm really looking forward to adding the Vokey Tour Chrome SM5 52/8 F and SM7 60/12 D to round out my wedge set. I've always wanted nice wedges but this is the first year I can finally justify putting the energy and money into getting the set of Vokeys that I've always dreamed of!! I'll post updates after I've had them for a little bit!

Thanks again to everyone on TT for all the help and feedback on this!! What an amazing resource!!