The most popular wedge on the PGA Tour also was most successful
Once again, the winningest wedge on the PGA Tour was also the most played wedge on the PGA Tour.
With 21 victories in 2026, Vokey again led the winning-wedge count — while also making up 52 percent of all gap, sand and lob wedges on the PGA Tour this past season.
Other brands had excellent years, too. TaylorMade recorded seven wins with its new MG5 platform, including three from a non-contracted player. Cleveland also had multiple non-contracted wins, in addition to recording a major (Ryan Fox, Open Championship) with its RTZ wedges.
Keep reading below for the list of the winningest wedge models of the 2026 FedEx Cup season.
The winningest wedges during the 2026 FedEx Cup season
No. 1 Titleist Vokey SM11 (11 wins)
Clockwise from top left: Cameron Young’s K*-, Russell Henley’s T-, Wyndham Clark’s L- and Aaron Rai’s L-Grind lob wedges.Jack Hirsh/GOLF
Titleist’s new Vokey SM11 wedges hit the ground running just after their introduction on the PGA Tour in January. The new wedges got their first victory in the bag of Cameron Young, and it was a bit of a landslide after that.
Next came Ricky Castillo, Alex Fitzpatrick and Wyndham Clark, followed by Aaron Rai’s major validation. Russell Henley, Bud Cauley, Jackson Koivun and Michael Brennan all picked up victories over the summer.
Clark’s third win of the season, at the BMW, was the 11th for the new wedge platform, which saw victories with a variety of grinds from Clark and Rai’s L to Young’s K* and Henley’s Tour Kingpin T-Grind.
Titleist Vokey SM11 Raw Custom Wedge
A Grind For Every Player For every player, there’s a set of grinds fit for clean contact. SM11 provides a leading combination of lofts, bounces, and grinds to promote solid contact (between grooves 2-5), predictable performance, and the confidence to take on whatever the shot demands. Grind Comparison Consistent CG Location For a given loft, SM11 features the same CG location in all grinds, resulting in a controlled, consistent launch angle. No matter which sole design fits your swing or course conditions, your launch window is locked in—leaving you free to choose the lofts and grinds that work for you. A Smarter Way To Spin The new Vokey Spin System combines an angled face texture, shot-specific groove shapes, and deeper spin milled grooves to deliver the right amount of spin from any lie, in all conditions
Clockwise from top left: Rory McIlroy’s LB, Chris Gotterup’s LB, Jacob Bridgeman’s LB and Michael Thorbjornsen’s SC lob wedges.Jack Hirsh/GOLF
TaylorMade’s new MG5 had a banner coming-out party in 2026. Not only did the forged MG5 win the bags of TaylorMade staffers Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Jacob Bridgeman and Michael Thorbjornsen, but it also recorded three wins thanks to free agent Chris Gotterup.
The most popular lob wedge grind was the LB while Morikawa used the TW-grind and Thorbjornsen played the SC.
TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Custom Wedge
FORGED FEEL Incredible feel is a must for having a great wedge game. MG5 has been forged from soft carbon steel and designed with geometry to provide excellent feel with great feedback. MAXIMUM SPIN MG5 uses all-new, more aggressive grooves designed to maximize spin. Saw-milled grooves produce tighter tolerances allowing engineers to design steeper walls and sharper radii intended to maximize spin in both dry and damp conditions. PERFORMANCE IN ALL CONDITIONS RAW face with Spin Tread technology channels away moisture to help retain spin. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, laser-etched channels redirect water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to maintain spin in wet conditions. CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS CONSISTENCY Crafted by hand and then milled to perfection. Each wedge and sole grind are precision-milled to eliminate the natural human error that comes with hand polishing. Our grinds deliver unmatched consistency and craftsmanship that players can count on every time. CHARCOAL FINISH MG5 debuts a sleek, sophisticated charcoal finish that reduces glare and enhances its aesthetic appeal in the bag.
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3. Titleist Vokey SM10 (6 wins)
Matt Fitzpatrick’s SM10 60M lob wedge (L) and Justin Rose’s 56M sand wedge.Jack Hirsh/GOLF
While no longer Vokey’s flagship wedge, the SM10 still recorded 7 wins in 2026 on the strength of Matt Fitzpatrick’s three victories and an early season win by Justin Rose, J.T. Poston and Tom Kim.
Fitzpatrick’s three wins contributed to the M-Grind tying the season lead for lob wedge grinds with the T.
Titleist Vokey SM10 Tour Chrome Custom Wedge
Adding Vokey Design® SM10 Wedges to your bag opens a world of scoring opportunities. Between the crisp contact, optimal flighting, incredible spin – and those magical Bob Vokey grinds – they give you everything you need to grow your short game skill. From the simple to the sensational, SM10 are made to make great shots happen. Improved Flighting & Feel Get lower, more attacking flight in a wedge that feels amazingly solid at impact with SM10. A precise shift in the center of gravity gives you even more control and stability for greater confidence over every shot. Ultimate Shot Versatility Your swing is unique and requires the right tools. Finding your ideal mix of grinds will provide you with flawless contact and maximum versatility so you can be prepared for everything the course demands.
Cleveland’s RTZ platform recorded four full set wins in the bags of Nico Echavarria, Brandt Snedeker and Ryan Fox during his Open Championship run.
That doesn’t really tell the full story behind RTZ’s sucess as J.J. Spaun also carried it in his sand wedge, and Gary Woodland won with a prototype RTZ Offset lob wedge. Both Woodland and Snedeker played the wedges without a contract.
Scottie Scheffler continues to play Vokey’s SM8 from 2021 in both his sand and gap wedge. His lob wedge for his first victory of the season at the American Express was an SM10 K-Grind, but he switched at his next start back to an SM9 T-Grind with which he recorded his later two victories.
6. Callaway Opus SP (2 wins)
Akshay Bhatia’s Opus SP lob wedge.Jack Hirsh/GOLF
Callaway’s Opus SP line recorded two victories with Akshay Bhatia and Stefano Mazzoli. Both players used the 08C-grind for their lob wedges.
Callaway Opus SP Custom Wedge
SPIN POCKET™ CONSTRUCTION A re-engineered 2-piece construction head design strategically reshapes mass to optimize CG locations. The Spin Pocket redistributes weight higher, raising the CG, and promoting a lower, more penetrating launch. The result is more spin and enhanced control, especially when you need to flight shots or attack tight pins. NEW SPIN GEN 2.0 FACE™ The most advanced face in OPUS history. A new 17° groove angle with tighter pitch spacing delivers more groove edge contact for more consistent spin across a variety of lies. Combined with a deeper cross-hatch laser pattern across the face, Spin Gen 2.0 produces enhanced friction for more bite and stopping power on all types of approach shots. SHAPE 6 – TOUR-VALIDATED PROFILE Trusted by Tour players for its clean, confident look at address, Shape 6 offers precise leading edge shaping and refined sole geometry. Shape 6 is the 6th and final iteration in the Opus prototype shaping phase, validated by Tour players and major champions. OPUS SP introduces progressive shaping in gap wedges to seamlessly blend with modern iron sets—creating a more cohesive setup from top to bottom. X GRIND – VERSATILITY WITH BOUNCE Back by popular demand, the X Grind returns in OPUS SP. Designed for shotmakers who want added bounce for forgiveness, without giving up versatility, the X Grind is ideal for players who like to open the face around the greens or play in firmer turf conditions. It’s the perfect blend of playability and performance in a wide range of shots and conditions.
