Vokey Spin Milled v/s 200 Series

[GoingfortheGreen]

I was wondering if anyone could share some opinions on comparing the two types of wedges. I have read Erik's review for 2005, but I was looking for some more guidance from my peers [his /emoticons/smile.png" title="Smile"/> ]

I currently use, and love, the 56.14 and 52.08. I want to add a 50 degree, which I know is not available as a SM, so that decision is easy. I am also looking to get a 60 degree, and that is where I am stuck. According to the Titleist website teminology, I would be classified as a digger.

Any suggestions/advice?

Thanks in advance.

[muskegman]

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. Clarify a little and I'll give a response a shot.

[GoingfortheGreen]

What I meant to ask was if the Spin milled would really benefit someone of my abilities. I.e. will this club help/assist with spinning the ball back? Currently the only spin I get on wedges is accidental, slope created movement. Are there any other benefits to the spin milled v/s the 200 series besides increased spin?

Thanks.

[georgep]

Are there any other benefits to the spin milled v/s the 200 series besides increased spin?

They are useful for removing the covers from balls.

I've been playing a SM 58.08 for a few weeks now. As the name implies, the main difference between the spin mill and the regular 200 is that the SM has a milled surface that grabs the ball a little more. It almost feels like the clubhead is sticking to the ball a little. I find the difference between my SM and my Cleveland wedges is fairly noticable on chips and short pitches moreso than full shots (then again, I don't hit many full shots with any of my wedges). The ball does tend to check up very quickly with the SM. The one warning I'd put on these clubs, aside from their propensity to rough up the cover, is that they seem to grab a little more in long rough. Like the grass is bent over the club and gets more friction against the milled clubface. Still, I like the club and it does exactly what I bought it to do: let me throw the ball almost all the way to the hole and get it to stop very quickly. So, as with just about everything golf, it depends on how you want to play those shots.

[shortgame85]

I think you ask a very good question. Here is my experience. I used the 200 series 56.14 and the 60.04, with the standard S300 shaft. I particularily enjoyed the 56.14 off the fairway and off wet fairways, as well. I often used the 60.04 for firm sand in greenside bunkers. When I bought a set of Titleist 775CBs, earlier this spring, I took the opportunity to order the Spin Mill version of the above mentioned wedges, but with the same shaft that came with the irons, the NS Pro 100. Having a relatively slow swing speed, I have not noticed a great deal of additional spin on greenside pitches. I have noticed a slight increase on chips, characterized by more of a hop, couple of jumps and then stop. The wedges also seem to be a little better out of wet conditions, although if you hit down on the 200 series, they are very good, too. My suggestion is to stay with the 200 series if you already have them unless you have the swing speed to take advantge of different face and grooves. Both series of wedges are superb. Hope this helps.

[jonanthans]

Although Titleist doesn't make a 50* SM, you can have a 54*SM bent if you really like the feel of them. I know several guys who have done that.