The scenario should be familiar to you. The second year of most product life cycles brings some sort of refresh. Irons get a fresh coat of black or sometimes blue (but never Slate Blue, it seems) paint, and new grinds often find their way into wedge formations.
For Vokey, Second Year i wedge SM10 offers an opportunity to expand its already impressive matrix of loft and grind combinations, albeit with something familiar.
Low Bounce K joins the matrix
To kick off 2025, Vokey is bringing its previously WedgeWorks-only Low Bounce K Grind to retail SM10 connection.
We’ve written before about the Low Bounce K. Your quick refresher is that the LBK is Vokey’s lowest bounce (six degrees) wedge. You can also think of it as the more forgiving low bounce Vokey wedge.
The general idea is that the low-inflation version of the K Grind offers the greenside flexibility of a low-inflation wedge, but the wide sole offers more forgiveness than is typical of a low-bounce option.
In the world of wedges, a good portion of forgiveness comes from creativity alone, and there is always some trade-off between forgiveness and dexterity.
Vokey Low Bounce K vs. Others
For the sake of comparison, Vokey’s most versatile grinder, the T Grind, stands firmly on the ground. With a narrow heel, generous heel and rear edge relief, it still stays snug, even when open.
The T often requires a deft touch as it tends to dig in when the delivery is less than accurate. This is especially true in softer terrain conditions.
The Low Bounce K doesn’t offer the same relief in the heel and rear ends, but with the low bounce, it still stays relatively close to the ground and is much less prone to digging.
To complete our comparison, Vokey’s other low-bounce wedge—the L Grind—sits between the T and the LBK on the versatility-to-forgiveness continuum.
If you tend to play most of your shots greenside with a square face, but still need something to navigate tighter lies or soft bunkers, the low bounce K might be it.
About those bunkers
K Grind has developed a reputation for being exceptional from bunkers, which is why it is sometimes described as the “ultimate bunker club” (at least among serious wedges). That’s true of the original (high bounce) K, but there’s something about it for the Low Bounce K as well. With that in mind, Vokey wants to make sure golfers understand that the K grinds (regardless of bounce) it is not only a bunker club.
Think of the K Grind as the Vokey wedge for players who can’t bunker well and want to do other good things as well.
The thing is, unlike some of the specialized bunker (and chipper) stuff out there, the Low Bounce K is a fully functional wedge that can be used anywhere on the course.
Fairway, rough, bunker … the Low Bounce K can handle it all.
The reverse of going mainstream
With Low Bounce K in the mainstream, there are some added benefits for golfers.
Wider availability: As a former WedgeWorks-only offering, I’m not sure how many golfers are aware that Low Bounce K Grind exists. With greater distribution should come greater awareness. This is a good thing as I think this is one of those semi-warm options that is probably warmer than it should be.
More finish options: Unless finish is the thing (and it usually isn’t), WedgeWorks points are usually only available in raw finish. This means that there is no conclusion.
As part of the retail line, you can get the Vokey SM10 Low Bounce K in Tour Chrome, Jet Black and Nickel finishes. You can still get raw, but it is only made to order.
The lowest price: WedgeWorks offers a premium price, and while I’m not sure anyone would say $189 for a wedge is a bargain, it’s less than what you had to pay before to get a Low Bounce K.
Specifications, Options, Availability
The Vokey SM10 Low Bounce K Grind Wedge is available in 58 and 60 degrees. The stock shaft is a True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 and the stock grip is a Titleist Universal 360.
As with all Vokey Wedges, the SM10 Low Bounce K can be customized to your taste. Options include:
- Eight unique finger engravings
- Multiple Stamping Options: 10 Character Stamping Straight/Freestyle; 15 characters around the toe; and two lines of 10 characters each
- Custom paintwork: Loft and grind marks and BV Wings logo
Vokey wedges can also be custom ordered with your choice of shafts, handles, shaft bands and ferrules.
Retail price for the Vokey SM10 K Grind Wedge is $189. Available March 7.
For more information, visit Vokey.com.
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