Introducing SM8 Wedges (Official Discussion)

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By Allan

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  1. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    I'm curious why the weight distribution from the SM6 and SM7 (higher cg with higher lofts) that was supposed to provide more consistent distances when contact was slightly higher on the face is not a carry over. What is the reason for going back to 'older school' design?
  2. Tyler H

    Tyler H
    Appleton, WI

    Thomas Y said:

    I'm curious why the weight distribution from the SM6 and SM7 (higher cg with higher lofts) that was supposed to provide more consistent distances when contact was slightly higher on the face is not a carry over. What is the reason for going back to 'older school' design?

    I have a feeling that it is still there just under the hood. It will be interesting to see all the details on the tech in the new SM8's as they get closer to launch.

    TH
  3. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    Definitely curious on this. Not sure whether there might be some different tech to provide the same effect as the 'tiered' weighting, maybe by using tungsten or similar higher in the face?
  4. Jason R

    Jason R
    Tomball, TX

    Thomas Y said:

    I'm curious why the weight distribution from the SM6 and SM7 (higher cg with higher lofts) that was supposed to provide more consistent distances when contact was slightly higher on the face is not a carry over. What is the reason for going back to 'older school' design?

    I got a look at these yesterday. The weighting is all internal now to keep a cleaner sleeker look. They are using varying tip weights and hosel lengths depending on loft to achieve the same effect you got from the muscle on the back of the SM6 and SM7 wedges. Pitch and gap wedges have a shorter hosel with the tip weight placed lower. Lob wedges have a longer hosel length and heavier tip weight.

    We will see the addition of the 12 bounce D grind in the 54 and 56 lofts this time around.

    These things are sexy in person! March 7 launch is what I have heard.
  5. tyler g

    tyler g
    Colorado Springs, CO

    Love the black SM8. I am too lazy to read through all of th eposts but has there been any release date announced? I am assuming after the PGA show. Sometime around March?
  6. ADeLucia

    ADeLucia
    Clayton NC

    these look so awesome! cant wait to put them in the bag someday soon
  7. JDeNardo

    JDeNardo

    Seeing all these pros testing out the new SM8s and I am in love! I can't wait for them to be available for us to start to pick up!

    What are all your thoughts on the new vokeys???

  8. Walt S

    Walt S
    Mckenzie, TN

    Military
    Still playing my SM5 K grind and love it (not too obvious). Neither the 6 or 7 were comparable in performance. Looking forward to the SM8
  9. Doug E

    Doug E
    Urbana, MD

    Walt S said:

    Still playing my SM5 K grind and love it (not too obvious). Neither the 6 or 7 were comparable in performance. Looking forward to the SM8

    Interesting. I found the opposite as far as performance. That's just me.

    I played the Spin Milled 2009 version with the old-style square grooves which spun like crazy. I played many sets of them from 2009 until the SM6s were released back in '16 if memory serves. I tried the CCs, then the SM4s and SM5s, but kept going back to new 2009 versions that were still floating around the internet for sale. (I went through at least 3 or 4 sets of those 2009 version until I could no longer find new ones for sale at reasonable prices. Technically, they were still legal for those of us who weren't top level amateurs or pros. Those who had new ones to sell knew the demand was high and the availability low, so prices got a bit outrageous.) I finally bought the SM6s and loved their performance. After two sets of those, I moved to the SM7s and absolutely love those too. I almost bought another set of the 7s, but decided to wait to try the new SM8s in the Spring with the hope that they might be even better somehow.
  10. Matt T

    Matt T
    Ipswich, UK

    These look slick!! I can't wait to replace my SM7's with these!

    It's great to see the pro's doing well with them too!
  11. Jesse F

    Jesse F
    Otis

    I want these so bad. I can’t wait to see them be available. I nearly ordered new wedges at my golf shop today and then decided it would be best to wait until these beautiful wedges are released to people like me
  12. Tosh.

    Tosh.
    Dundee,Scotland.

    Im gona upgrade my sm5’s to the 8’s but the pull of the 7’s is strong. getting some good deals on them.
  13. Jason R

    Jason R
    Tomball, TX

    I got to hit these today and they are nice! I am going to wind up going with more bounce in the 54 and 58 then I have historically played. I am also going to toy around with a Vokey 48 rather than my T200 48. Time will tell.
  14. Mika K

    Mika K

    Jason R said:

    I got to hit these today and they are nice! I am going to wind up going with more bounce in the 54 and 58 then I have historically played. I am also going to toy around with a Vokey 48 rather than my T200 48. Time will tell.

    Same here with 48. I dont know what is with iron 48 but i love more vokey 48.

    And just ordered sm8 JET Blacks 48/52/58. Its going to be long wait until its end of march..
  15. Jason R

    Jason R
    Ottawa, ON

    Hoping these hit the shelves soon. Cannot wait to give them a try!
  16. mikeberlin

    mikeberlin
    Kansas City, MO

    Loving the addition of the D(illa) grind to 54. I can finally mix up the bounces to my preference.

    50.08F, 54.12D, 60.08M

    **drool**
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