Comparison
Titleist Vokey SM11 vs Ping s259
Two tour wedge lines with six grinds each. The SM11 goes down to 44° and 4° of bounce; the s259 goes up to 62° and starts at more bounce from 46° to 56°.
Titleist says Vokey SM11 wedges “feature new technologies designed to produce cleaner contact.”
$199
Tour Chrome finish with a True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft
Evidence: Research-basedSee at TGW: Titleist Vokey SM11Affiliate linkPing says the s259 gives golfers “improved precision and versatility with a Tour-preferred look, feel and sound.”
$199
Chrome finish with a Z-Z115 steel wedge shaft; the Alta CB Blue graphite shaft costs more
Evidence: Research-basedSee at TGW: Ping s259Affiliate link
Where they differ
Rows where the published values are different, or where one maker publishes a figure and the other does not.
| Specification | TitleistVokey SM11 | Pings259 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker’s list price | $199 | Not published |
| Lofts | 44°, 46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° | 46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°, 62° |
| Bounce | 4°, 6°, 8°, 10°, 12°, 14° | 6°, 8°, 10°, 12°, 14° |
| Bounce by loft | 44°: 10°, 46°: 10°, 48°: 10°, 50°: 8°, 12°, 52°: 8°, 12°, 54°: 8°, 10°, 12°, 14°, 56°: 8°, 10°, 12°, 14°, 58°: 4°, 6°, 8°, 10°, 12°, 60°: 4°, 6°, 8°, 10°, 12° | 46°: 12°, 48°: 12°, 50°: 12°, 14°, 52°: 12°, 14°, 54°: 10°, 12°, 14°, 56°: 10°, 12°, 14°, 58°: 6°, 8°, 10°, 14°, 60°: 6°, 8°, 10°, 14°, 62°: 6° |
| Grinds | T Grind, M Grind, F Grind, S Grind, D Grind, K Grind | S Grind, W Grind, H Grind, E Grind, T Grind, B Grind |
| Finishes | Tour Chrome, Nickel, Jet Black, Raw | Hydropearl 2.0 Chrome, Midnight |
Where they match
Rows where the values are the same for both.
| Specification | TitleistVokey SM11 | Pings259 |
|---|---|---|
| Price when checked | $199 Tour Chrome finish with a True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft (TGW) | $199 Chrome finish with a Z-Z115 steel wedge shaft; the Alta CB Blue graphite shaft costs more (TGW) |
What each maker claims
Attributed statements. Each maker is describing its own product, not the other one.
Titleist Vokey SM11
Forgiveness. Titleist says the F Grind “is often considered the most forgiving Vokey SM11 grind.”
Ping s259
Spin. Ping says the s259 builds “on the higher spin and control attributes of the s159 family.”
How they differ
Both lines cover 46° to 60° in 2° steps and both come in six grinds. The difference is at the ends: the SM11 adds a 44° wedge and lower-bounce lob wedges, and the s259 adds a 62° and leans toward more bounce through the middle of the set.
Lofts. Titleist lists the SM11 from 44° to 60°. Ping lists the s259 from 46° to 62°. Only the SM11 comes at 44°, and only the s259 at 62°.
Bounce at each loft. This is where the two charts part ways.
- 46° and 48°. Titleist lists 10° of bounce. Ping lists 12°.
- Gap wedges (50° and 52°). Titleist offers 8° or 12°. Ping offers 12° or 14°.
- Sand wedges (54° and 56°). Titleist lists 8°, 10°, 12° and 14°. Ping lists 10°, 12° and 14°.
- Lob wedges (58° and 60°). Titleist lists 4°, 6°, 8°, 10° and 12°. Ping lists 6°, 8°, 10° and 14°. Only the SM11 goes down to 4°, and only the s259 offers 14° at these lofts.
- 62°. Only the s259, at 6°.
Ping lists its figures as effective bounce, so treat a degree or two between the brands as approximate. Less bounce generally suits firm ground and shallow swings, and more suits soft turf, sand and steep swings.
Grinds. Titleist lists T, M, F, S, D and K grinds. Ping lists S, W, H, E, T and B grinds. Both makers use S and T, but grind letters are each maker’s own, so a Vokey T Grind and a Ping T Grind are not the same sole. Titleist says the F Grind “is often considered the most forgiving Vokey SM11 grind.”
Finishes. Titleist offers Tour Chrome, Nickel, Jet Black and Raw. Ping offers Hydropearl 2.0 Chrome and Midnight, and says both “are available in all loft/grind combinations.”
Spin. Ping says the s259 builds “on the higher spin and control attributes of the s159 family.” Titleist says SM11 wedges “feature new technologies designed to produce cleaner contact.”
Price. Titleist shows list prices from $199 to $229 depending on configuration, and the list price row shows the lowest. Ping does not list a price on its product page.
Who each one suits
- The Vokey SM11, if you want a 44° wedge, a 4° bounce lob wedge for firm ground, or a Raw, Nickel or Jet Black finish.
- The s259, if you want a 62° wedge, 14° of bounce in a gap or lob wedge for soft ground or a steep swing, or a dark finish at any loft and grind. Ping says it offers “improved precision and versatility with a Tour-preferred look, feel and sound.”
Decide where your lowest and highest wedges sit first, then check that the bounce you want exists at that loft. Wedge bounce and grinds, explained covers bounce and grind, How to gap your wedges covers loft spacing, and the Wedge Finder checks which wedges offer the bounce you need at each loft. See all wedges we have researched for the rest.
Evidence ledger
The sources behind every value on this page.
- Evidence: Researched
Titleist publishes the Vokey SM11 lofts, bounces, grinds, finishes and list price, and describes the F Grind as often considered the most forgiving SM11 grind.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked. The loft-by-loft bounce pairing was checked again on 2026-10-09.
- Evidence: Verified
Ping publishes the s259 lofts, effective bounces, grinds and finishes, and says it builds on the spin and control of the s159 family.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. The loft-by-loft bounce pairing was checked again on 2026-10-09.