Vokey Wedge Fitting Specialist Brandon Rheault explains how the SM11 wedges are fitted, why bounce and grind matter, and how a blind fitting helps golfers find the right setup for their game.
How do you find the right wedge for your game? According to Vokey Wedge Fitting Specialist Brandon Rheault, the process starts with three priorities: contact, flight and spin.
Explaining the evolution from the SM10 to the SM11 wedges, Rheault said development begins with Tour player validation before progressing to elite amateurs and everyday golfers.
When it comes to fitting, Rheault starts by checking distance gapping before moving on to bounce and grind selection.
His preferred method is a blind grind test, where golfers hit different wedges without knowing the bounce or grind, allowing performance and feel to determine the best option rather than appearance or preconceived ideas.
Throughout the fitting, Rheault focused on consistency and predictability while testing a range of shots from fairway lies to bunker play.
After assessing the player’s delivery, he identified a shallow angle of attack, leading him towards lower bounce options. The testing showed a 10S grind worked best in the 54-degree wedge, while the T Grind stood out in the 60-degree through more demanding shots around the greens and from the bunker.
Rheault explained that the T Grind’s sharper leading edge, narrow sole and low bounce helped improve turf and sand interaction while producing a lower flight with increased spin.
Following the full fitting, his recommendation was a 10S in the 54-degree and a T Grind-inspired setup in the 60-degree, with the possibility of a small adjustment to bounce to create the ideal balance for the player’s technique.
