Vokey Design’s new SM11 Black Vapor wedges introduce flight lines – shot-specific setup cues to help unlock more repeatable wedge play.
Available on all Vokey wedges as a WedgeWorks customization, Vokey flight lines are three precision-engraved lines on the hosel that reinforce proper address positions for three distinct short-game shots – flop, bump-and-run and standard pitches. Players can align the corresponding marking on the hosel to their nose, adjusting shaft lean and clubface position for each approach.
“I’ve worked with some of the best players in the world on their short game,” said Parker McLachlin, Titleist brand ambassador and short-game coach who helped develop the built-in setup cues to mirror how many of the game’s best wedge players address the ball. “One of the things I’ve noticed is they all set up to their wedge shots pretty similar. Flight lines are going to help you understand where the clubface and shaft are supposed to be positioned at setup.”
The back line promotes a setup for low, controlled bump-and-run shots that release to the hole. The middle line creates a more neutral shaft angle to engage the bounce and generate spin on standard pitch shots. The forward line opens the clubface and sets the shaft angle for high, soft flop shots.
SM11 Black Vapor wedges ($249) with flight lines also feature a black titanium carbide vapor finish with enhanced durability and smudge-resistant coating. The clubhead features gold accents and a custom Golf Pride Z Cord grip and Dynamic Gold Onyx shaft.
Titleist also introduces limited-edition T-Series Black Vapor irons ($285 per club in steel, $299 graphite), with the titanium carbide vapor finish available on T100, T150, T250 and T350 models.
A select number of tour players game T-Series Black irons, including Cameron Smith, who was one of the first to ask for a black finish on his T250 and T100 irons.
“I’ve used the black finish since the AP2’s came out, I can’t remember how long ago,” said Smith, who won the 2022 Open Championship with a set of T100 Black irons. “I think for me just how they look, looks like a tighter finish line on top. They also look a little bit smaller, so I feel like you kind of have to concentrate a little bit more to see it.”
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