Equipment
Vokey to release limited-edition SM5 Indigo wedges
A limited-edition finish from Vokey puts a totally different spin on the wedge game blues. Starting July 16, golfers will be able to order certain Vokey SM5 wedges with the company’s Indigo PVD finish.
Die-hard Vokey fans might remember that the Indigo finish last appeared on company’s limited-edition 400 Series wedges in December 2013 and promptly sold out on Vokey.com
“People went crazy for them,” said Titleist Master Craftsman Bob Vokey. “We took them to the PGA Show this year and everyone was gravitating towards the Indigo finish and asking us when we would offer it in SM5. Even some of the Tour guys saw it and loved it, so we’ve decided to put out a limited release.”
The iridescent blue finish is created by plating the wedge and then treating it with an Indigo PVD. The blue color will wear away over time, particularly in the high-impact areas of the sole and club face, but the wedges will not rust.
The SM5 Indigo wedges have the same TX3 grooves as Vokey’s standard SM5 wedges, which are offered in three different finishes: Tour Chrome, Gold Nickel and Black Raw finishes. The Indigo wedges will be available in the following models:
- 54-10 (M and S Grinds)
- 56-10 (M and S Grinds)
- 58-07 (S Grind)
- 58-09 (M Grind)
- 60-07 (S Grind)
- 60-08 (M Grind)
The M Grind is Vokey’s original tour grind and the one he calls his “most favorite.” It has a crescent-shaped sole with a forward bounce section that helps keep the wedge moving smoothly through the turf. The heel, toe and trailing edge are also relieved to give golfers more versatility around the greens and the grind has a medium amount of camber and bounce.
The S Grind, which was inspired by Steve Stricker, has a fuller sole, moderate heel relief and a medium ribbon ground along its trailing edge.
“Steve has a shallow angle of attack, with little to no wrist action,” Vokey said. “The S Grind gives him the versatility to hit many different shots around the green, even with his neutral style. For players that like to rotate the face open, the M Grind is a very popular option.”
The SM5 Indigo wedges carry an MSRP of $185, including customization and personalization options. Buy them on Vokey.com or in select U.S. shops.
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Fred
Jul 15, 2014 at 7:12 pm
I’ve heard from past comments in WRX columns that , in time, the will begin to rub off.
JustTrying2BAwesome
Jul 13, 2014 at 12:09 pm
Can I have $185 please? Anyone?
Steve
Jul 12, 2014 at 1:12 pm
These will probably look great. I’d never pay that much for a wedge though.
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Rob
Jul 10, 2014 at 1:44 pm
No lefty. Discrimination.