Titleist SM11 Black Vapor Wedges

Three Setup Cues for Bump-and-Runs, Pitches, and Flops

The Titleist Vokey SM11 Black Vapor Wedges are built for golfers who want their short game to look sharp and perform even sharper. You get the complete SM11 performance package, cleaner contact, controlled flight, reliable spin, and Vokey’s tour-proven grind versatility, wrapped in a striking pitch-black Titanium Carbide Vapor finish with premium gold accents. Basically, these wedges show up to the short-game area dressed better than everyone else.

What makes this setup especially useful is the addition of Vokey Flight Lines: three precision-engraved hosel markings designed to help you set the clubface and shaft position for key greenside shots. Align the back line to your nose for a bump-and-run, the middle line for a standard pitch, or the forward line for open-faced flop shots and bunker shots. Paired with SM11’s updated CG placement, progressive groove design, directional face texture, increased groove volume, Dynamic Gold Onyx shaft, and Golf Pride Vokey Z Cord grip, the SM11 Black Vapor gives you premium looks with practical short-game guidance built right in.

Features

• Limited-edition SM11 Black Vapor finish with a bold, pitch-black look.
• Titanium Carbide Vapor finish with PVD treatment for enhanced durability.
• FPP coating helps improve smudge resistance.
• Gold accents on the Vokey Design badge, BV Wings logo, and bounce number.
• Vokey Flight Lines provide visual setup cues for three common short-game shots.
• Back Flight Line promotes a bump-and-run setup for low shots that release.
• Middle Flight Line promotes a neutral pitch setup to engage bounce and generate spin.
• Forward Flight Line helps open the face for flop shots and bunker shots.
• Precise SM11 CG positioning creates more consistent flight and feel across grinds within each loft.
• Progressive CG placement helps higher lofts produce a lower flight with a squarer face.
• Progressive groove shapes optimize spin control on full, partial, and greenside shots.
• New directional face texture increases friction for more reliable spin on delicate shots.
• Spin Milled grooves feature 5% more volume than SM10 grooves to help clear debris and maintain spin.

Why We Love This Wedge

The SM11 Black Vapor wedges look incredible, but the best part is that the performance story is just as strong as the finish. The Flight Lines are a smart, simple visual tool for golfers who want more consistency around the green without overthinking every setup. Add in Vokey’s SM11 spin, flight, and grind technology, plus the blacked-out Dynamic Gold Onyx shaft and custom Z Cord grip, and you have a wedge that is equal parts short-game weapon and bag candy. We approve of both.

Austad's Fitter Tip

Use the Flight Lines as a setup checkpoint, not a swing overhaul. For a bump-and-run, match the back line to your nose and let the ball release. For a standard pitch, use the middle line to keep the shaft more neutral and engage the bounce. For a flop or bunker shot, use the forward line to help open the face and add height. From there, the real fitting key is loft, bounce, and grind. If you play soft turf or take deeper divots, look at more bounce. If you play firm turf or like opening the face, lower-bounce and more versatile grinds may fit better.

Performance Profile:

• Category: Premium tour-style wedge.
• Finish: Black Vapor Titanium Carbide Vapor.
• Performance: Excels in flight control, spin consistency, setup guidance, and greenside versatility.
• Feel: Solid, precise, and controlled.
• Spin: High, with SM11 Spin Milled grooves and directional face texture.
• Trajectory: Controlled, thanks to progressive CG placement by loft.
• Forgiveness: Moderate for a tour-style wedge, with fitting flexibility through bounce and grind options.
• Versatility: High, with multiple grind options and Flight Line setup cues.
• Shot Types: Bump-and-runs, pitch shots, flop shots, bunker shots, and controlled wedge approaches.
• Overall Performance: Premium Vokey short-game control with a cleaner setup system and standout Black Vapor finish.

Player Profile:

• Ideal For: Golfers who want premium Vokey wedge performance in a limited-edition design.
• Setup: Players who want consistent visual guidance for different greenside shots.
• Short Game: Great for golfers who play a wide variety of wedge shots around the green.
• Performance: Ideal for players who prioritize flight control, spin, and feel.
• Fitting: Strong fit for golfers who want custom loft, bounce, and grind options.
• Shape: Best for players who prefer a traditional tour-style wedge profile.
• Finish: Great for golfers who appreciate a durable black finish with added smudge resistance.
• Appearance: Fits players who want a clean, premium, and dialed-in wedge setup.

Specifications

• Featured Shaft: Dynamic Gold Wedge — Onyx
• Featured Grip: Golf Pride Vokey Z Cord — Gold
• Flight Lines: Three engraved hosel lines for bump-and-run, pitch, flop, and bunker shot setup
• Stock Loft/Bounce/Grind Options: 54.10S, 54.12D, 56.08M, 56.10S, 56.12D, 58.08M, 58.10S, 60.08M, 60.10S, 60.12D
• Custom Options: Available in all in-line SM11 grind and bounce combinations from 48°–60°
• SM11 Technology: Precise CG positioning, progressive grooves, directional face texture, and 5% more groove volume than SM10