Titleist Vokey SM10 Wedge vs TaylorMade MG5 Wedge
Crisp Feedback or Soft Forged Feel?
Which to choose
The biggest difference is feel. The Titleist Vokey SM10 feels solid and crisp and tells you clearly where you struck the ball. The TaylorMade MG5 is a soft carbon steel forging with a raw face. Most testers call it very soft and connected, with a muted sound. Both spin hard and stop quickly. The SM10 flies a little lower and more penetrating, and the MG5 held its grip well on wet turf.
Forgiveness also differs. The MG5 is made for consistent ball-strikers and punishes thin strikes on full shots. Testers disagree on the SM10, but its wider-soled grinds can work for mid and higher handicappers. Both come in many grinds and both are expensive, so get fitted for either.
Choose the Vokey SM10 Wedge if…
you want a crisp, solid feel with clear strike feedback and a slightly lower, more penetrating flight, or you're a mid or higher handicapper who wants to be fitted into a wider-soled grind.
Choose the MG5 Wedge if…
you strike the ball consistently and want a very soft, muted forged feel, a raw face that keeps its grip in wet conditions, and a classic blade look that sits well next to TaylorMade P-Series irons.
Common questions
- Which is more forgiving?
- The SM10 is likely the safer choice, because its wider-soled grinds are described as forgiving around the greens. The MG5 has limited forgiveness on full shots and punishes thin strikes.
- Which feels softer?
- The MG5. Most testers called its forged feel very soft, with a muted sound, while the SM10 is described as solid and crisp with clear feedback.
- Which spins more?
- Both spin strongly and stop the ball quickly. The MG5 kept its grip unusually well on wet grass, and the SM10 combines its spin with a slightly lower, more penetrating flight.
Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).
Key differences
- Bounce: the MG5 Wedge is 1° lower than the Vokey SM10 Wedge
Specs side by side
Vokey SM10 Wedge: 46; MG5 Wedge: 46 (US models).
| Vokey SM10 Wedge | MG5 Wedge | |
|---|---|---|
| Loft | 46° | 46° |
| Lie angle | 64° | 64° |
| Construction | — | Forged |
| Face material | — | Steel |
| Bounce | 10° | 9°−1° |
| Club length | 35.75″ | 35.75″ |
| Swing weight | D3 | D3 |
Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.
The Numbers, Visualized
Where They Sit Among Wedges
Compared with the reference club of every model in Wedges on golfclubase (US specs; 46 / 46). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.
Both rank #3 highest of 25.
Both rank #1 longest of 25.
Both rank #6 lightest of 22.
What reviewers say
Vokey SM10 Wedge
What reviewers like
- Strong, consistent spin on everything from partial pitches to full shots
- Controlled, slightly lower and more penetrating flight
- Solid, crisp feel with clear strike feedback
- Classy, compact look at address with several finish options
- Wide grind and bounce range for different swings and turf
Watch out for
- Premium price per club
- Getting the right grind needs a fitting; the options can overwhelm
- Only modest changes from the SM9
- Stock shaft feels underwhelming next to premium options
MG5 Wedge
What reviewers like
- High spin with quick stopping, including on wet turf
- Softer, more connected forged feel than the MG4
- Clean, classic shape at address that pairs with P-Series irons
- Wide choice of grinds and bounces to suit turf and swing
- Muted, pleasant impact sound
Watch out for
- Premium price
- Limited forgiveness on full shots; thin strikes are punished
- Raw face and Charcoal finish may show wear sooner
- Many grind options make choosing without a fitting difficult
Lofts and clubs offered
- Vokey SM10 Wedge
- 46 / 48 / 50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 / 62
- MG5 Wedge
- 56 / 58 / 60 / 54 / 46 / 48 / 50 / 52