The Ping S159 wedges look as good as any other on the market and have the performance to match. The spin produced when chipping and pitching was exceptional and they also produced a strong consistent ball flight when firing from a little further out.
For
- Premium looks
- Extremely high levels of greenside spin
- Mid-sized head will inspire confidence for those who need it
Against
- Clean look could limit shelf appeal for some
Titleist Vokey SM10 Wedge
The more centrally placed CG, higher spin and lower launch, all enhance the predictability and control with this wedge. Longer groove life and improved feel are additional wins for golfers who will already be impressed with the look and multiple grind options available in the range.
For
- Improved spin performance
- Lower launch for more control
- 25 lie, loft and bounce combinations
Against
- Raw finish is no longer a standard offering
- Looks won’t turn heads
Ping S159 vs Titleist Vokey SM10 Wedges: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Titleist Vokey is the name widely considered to be the gold standard when it comes to wedges, offering premium looks, exceptional performance and market-leading versatility. It’s little wonder that these are the most used wedges in professional golf. Last year on the PGA Tour more than half the wedges put in play every week were Titleist Vokey Wedges. The new SM10 builds on the stellar reputation of the SM lineage and is one of the best wedges we’ve tested this year.
When most golfers think of Ping, wedges are probably not at the forefront of their mind. Forgiveness is usually the first thing you think of when it comes to Ping, specifically with their longer clubs such as their drivers and fairway woods. Ping certainly deserves a lot more love for their wedges than they currently receive. In our view, Ping has released some of the best golf wedges in recent times and the S159 wedges certainly continue this trend, following on from the superb Glide 4.0 and Glide Forged models.
Which should you choose though? Both the Vokey SM10s and the Ping S159 wedges are among the best clubs to be released this year and I have tested both of them. Here’s my head-to-head verdict which will hopefully help you choose which one to buy.
Technology
While the Vokey SM10 wedges appear to have seen only minor changes cosmetically when compared to the SM9s, under the hood Bob Vokey and the engineers at Titleist have been hard at work to make these the best performing wedges they have ever created. The end…
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