Jack Grealish has confirmed he will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a stress fracture, with the injury also set to rule him out of England’s World Cup squad
22:12, 09 Feb 2026Updated 22:14, 09 Feb 2026
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Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish has confirmed that he will be out for the remainder of the season due to a stress fracture requiring surgery. The 30-year-old quickly endeared himself to Everton fans after joining on loan during the summer transfer window, but his campaign on Merseyside has been cut short.
Grealish took to Instagram to share a photo of himself in hospital, accompanied by a caption: “Didn’t want the season to end like this but that’s football, gutted. Surgery done and now all focus on getting back fit. I know for sure I will come back fitter, stronger and better than before.
“The support I’ve had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me. The staff, my teammates and especially the fans have been incredible and I absolutely love representing this club.
“I’ll be backing the lads all the way and doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible. Thank you again for all the love, it means so much. UTFT”.
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Among those responding in the comments were current and former team-mates. City striker Erling Haaland posted two blue hearts and a praying emoji.
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Everton team-mate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, another summer signing, replied with a blue heart and a message reading: “back soon. ” England colleague James Maddison, who is also recovering from an injury, responded with three white heart emojis.
The injury leaves the player’s future hanging in the balance. Everton hold a £50million option to purchase the midfielder from City this summer, though whether they’ll exercise it remains unclear, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding his recovery.
Speaking earlier in the season, Pep Guardiola commented on Grealish’s future: “I think he has a contract for one more year with us,” he said.
“The important thing is he is back. He is a massive influence in the Everton games,
“After what’s happened, maybe Manchester City want him back, but I don’t know. Many things are still going to happen.
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“We’ll see. The important thing is he is playing again, a lot of minutes.
“This is the standard. I’m happy, really, honestly, that he’s back in, trying his best.”.
Beyond hampering his Premier League prospects and transfer situation, the surgery will almost certainly rule him out of England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup, even should he recuperate in time.
His performances at Everton had sparked speculation about a potential England recall. His last appearance for the Three Lions came in October 2024 under caretaker manager Lee Carsley.
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According to The Ring, Spence is set to take on Australian star Tim Tszyu, provided that Tszyu first comes through a warm-up bout beforehand.
“Errol Spence Jr will return to the ring vs. Tim Tszyu this summer, sources tell @ringmagazine. Spence hasn’t fought since his July 2023 loss to Terence Crawford. Tszyu will first take a tune-up fight in Australia prior to their bout, per sources.”
Tszyu became WBO super welterweight champion in 2023, defeating the likes of Tony Harrison and Brian Mendoza on his way to accumulating a 24-0 record, before he lost his belt to Fundora in a bloody battle that was also for the vacant WBC strap.
A brutal third round stoppage defeat to IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev then followed, before a seventh round retirement loss to Fundora in their rematch. The Aussie fighter has since changed his team around and bounced back with a unanimous decision win against Anthony Velazquez in December.
If the report is correct, Tszyu will have his interim bout at some point in the next couple of months, before then turning his attention to the showdown with Spence in the summer, who will be competing for the first time in three years when he returns.
The frequency of the Minnesota Vikings’ trade regimen may reduce this offseason with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah no longer in the seat as general manager, but Bleacher Report believes the purple team could target three players nevertheless: Kyler Murray (QB), Mac Jones (QB, and Deonte Banks (CB).
Minnesota may never pull the trigger, but the trio shows the range of outcomes on the table, from QB swing to cheaper insurance and CB help.
The Vikings, in theory, can explore trades at anytime and agree to them in principle, even before the start of free agency in one month.
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Three Trade Targets Suddenly Linked to the Vikings
It’s two quarterbacks and a cornerback per BR for Minnesota’s trade needs.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray works through pregame warmups at State Farm Stadium, with the scene unfolding on Nov. 12, 2023, as anticipation built for Atlanta, capturing Murray’s footwork, posture, and focus during the final stretch before kickoff under stadium lights in a calm, field-level moment ahead of live action. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports.
1. Kyler Murray | QB
BR’s Alex Ballentine named the trio as Minnesota’s trade options and opined on Murray, “It would be much harder to figure out the money for a trade involving Kyler Murray. He would cost any team that trades for him $24.9 million. He would also pose a much bigger threat to McCarthy. Still, the Vikings have the defense and the skill talent to be a contender in the NFC and Murray could unlock that in O’Connell’s offense.”
Based on his career production to date and draft stock seven years ago — the first overall pick in 2019 — Murray is the best quarterback option the Vikings can find this offseason, unless one believes a trade for Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson, for example, is realistic.
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The Cardinals hired a new head coach, Mike LaFleur, and appear ready to move on from Murray after seven seasons and just one postseason trip.
In the last seven years, Murray’s EPA+CPOE sits ahead of Baker Mayfield, C.J. Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, and Daniel Jones — all quarterbacks currently projected to open 2026 as starters for their teams.
2. Mac Jones | QB
Ballentine noted on Jones as a Vikings’ trade candidate, “Mac Jones would be an ideal candidate. He has experience with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco and he’s only going to cost a team that trades for him a $3.5 million cap hit.”
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The problem here — unlike Murray — is that the 49ers are in no rush to trade Jones. He’s arguably the best QB2 insurance policy in the NFL, and San Francisco QB1 Brock Purdy is not Iron Man.
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner wrote Sunday, “Despite continued speculation, the San Francisco 49ers have no plans to trade quarterback Mac Jones this offseason and fully intend to bring him back as Brock Purdy’s backup, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday.”
“In an ever-uncertain quarterback landscape, Jones has been a potential offseason trade target for teams in need of a starter. But at least for now, the Niners don’t plan to part with Jones, who is under contract for another year at a salary cap number of $3.07 million. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said as much at his end-of-season news conference when asked about dealing Jones, though he also left the door cracked open.”
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones confers on the sideline at Gillette Stadium, with the exchange dated Dec. 24, 2022, as Jones checks in with Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia during second-half action against Cincinnati, a snapshot of in-game communication amid shifting momentum, coaching input, and late-game decision-making pressure. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports.
The case for Jones landing in Minnesota — or anywhere — is simple. He started eight games in 2025, and San Francisco went 5–3 during that stretch. Stretch those eight games across a full season, and you’re looking at roughly 4,570 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, and a 69.6 percent completion rate.
That production tracks closely with Sam Darnold’s 2024 output, the same season Minnesota went 14–3. Nothing in Jones’ recent tape or efficiency suggests he would walk into Minnesota and suddenly fall apart.
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It’s whether the 49ers price-gouge for his services, and whether the Vikings take the bait.
3. Deonte Banks | CB
The final former 1st-Rounder of BR’s exercise, Banks would evidently be a welcome addition to Brian Flores’s secondary. It’s just that fans would have to hope that he fundamentally improved upon arriving in Minneapolis.
His numbers through three seasons are grim. Here’s his passer-rating-against:
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2025: 126.7 2024: 124.2 2023: 79.6
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks breaks free on a punt return at Allegiant Stadium, with the play unfolding on Dec. 28, 2025, as Banks accelerates through traffic and turns special-teams execution into a game-swinging touchdown against Las Vegas during a wild second-half stretch that flipped momentum dramatically late. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Full disclosure: these numbers suggest Banks is absolutely terrible. But maybe he could be fixed in Minnesota if Bleacher Report is on to something.
GMEN HQ‘sMatt Sidney on Banks last month: “It’s time for Joe Schoen to move on from Deonte Banks. If you’ve watched this team play football, Banks’ lack of effort, head-scratching angles, and not being able to turn his head around has likely made you want to throw the clicker through the television — I’m not just projecting, right? If Schoen can convince a team he just hasn’t been utilized properly (return game not included… maybe?), then perhaps there’s a market for the 24-year-old.”
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“Every team needs a corner, and it shouldn’t be too hard for someone else to get tricked into believing the former Maryland star can turn things around. It’s amazing what youth, an ideal build, an athletic profile, and a first-round pedigree can do for you during negotiations. Giants fans can only wait for the Adam Schefter post reporting the news.”
Mark Chapman is joined by T20 World Cup winner Tymal Mills, former England spinner Phil Tufnell and Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss the opening few days of the World Cup.
The big news today is that Pakistan will play India in the Group match on Sunday after Pakistan’s government lifted their boycott with Bangladesh’s blessing. Wisden editor Lawrence Booth joins the panel to talk about the internal politics of world cricket.
England are off to a winning start, just, so what did we learn about Harry Brook’s captaincy?
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And are the smaller nations catching the established powers in international cricket?
You can hear ball-by-ball commentary of every match of the T20 World Cup on BBC Sounds
American skier Hunter Hess appeared to backtrack on the “mixed emotions” he said he had about representing the U.S. at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Hess drew backlash from President Donald Trump and others when he made his initial comments to reporters last week. But after a few days, Hess made clear what it means to wear the red, white and blue on one of the biggest stages in sports.
Hunter Hess reacts while competing in the men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Toyota US Grand Prix on Dec. 20, 2025, in Copper Mountain, Colorado.(Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
“I love my country,” he wrote with an American flag emoji. “There is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better.
“One of the many things that makes this country so amazing is that we have the right and the freedom to point that out. The best part of the Olympics is that it brings people together, and when so many of us are divided we need that more than ever. I cannot wait to represent Team USA next week when I compete.”
Hess’ comments came as the Trump administration faced backlash over the use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcement operations. An incident with ICE agents in January left Renee Good dead in Minnesota. Border Patrol agents also had a deadly encounter with Alex Pretti.
Hunter Hess after competing in the Dew Tour on Feb. 25, 2023, in Copper Mountain, Colorado.(Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Those incidents were apparently used as the catalyst for the comments from Hess and his teammate Chris Lillis. Hess said he had “mixed emotions” about representing the U.S.
“It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard. There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren’t,” Hess said.
“I think, for me, it’s more I’m representing my friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe are good about the U.S. If it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I’m representing it. Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.
President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the economy at a rally on Jan. 27, 2026, in Clive, Iowa.(Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo)
“I just kind of want to do it for my friends and my family and the people that support me getting here.”
Despite her Olympic comeback lasting just mere seconds, American skier Lindsey Vonn said Monday she has “no regrets.”
Vonn’s defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.
Vonn lost control within moments of leaving the start house, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending up awkwardly on her back, her skis criss-crossed below her and her screams ringing out soon after medical personnel arrived.
Speaking for the first time on Monday since the crash, Vonn gave an update on her injury.
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“Unfortunately, I sustained a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly,” Vonn said in an Instagram post.
All eyes had been on Vonn, the feel-good story heading into the Olympics. She returned to elite ski racing last season after nearly six years, a remarkable decision given her age, but she also had a partial titanium knee replacement in her right knee, too.
And though her comeback didn’t have a storybook ending, Vonn said she wouldn’t have changed a thing.
“While yesterday did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets,” Vonn said on Instagram. “Standing in the starting gate yesterday was an incredible feeling that I will never forget. Knowing I stood there having a chance to win was a victory in and of itself. I also knew that racing was a risk. It always was and always will be an incredibly dangerous sport.”
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If anything, she’s hoping people can learn a valuable lesson from her comeback attempt.
“I hope if you take away anything from my journey, it’s that you all have the courage to dare greatly,” Vonn wrote. Life is too short not to take chances on yourself. Because the only failure in life is not trying.
Heading to Caulfield for a between-races gallop exhibition has smoothed the edges of Tentyris as he nears his return in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
The three-year-old colt, prepared by Anthony and Sam Freedman, is readying for two starts ahead of a possible international campaign including Royal Ascot mid-season.
In his Saturday workout, the colt steered clear of blistering times, though Sam Freedman emphasized the value of the full race-meeting immersion for Tentyris.
“He’s been on track for an hour-and-twenty, he had a play around, a sweat, he’s been stimulated,” Freedman said.
“It’s been a big day for him and that will bring on his fitness as much as anything else, and he will go back to Flemington that little bit more relaxed I would imagine.
“We took him for a couple of race day gallops last preparation, and it seemed to work well enough and hopefully it will take the edge off him for next week.”
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Freedman revealed that Godolphin discussions have finalized just the Lightning Stakes and Newmarket Handicap for the colt’s immediate plans.
“The first two runs are pencilled in and then it’s up in the air,” Freedman said.
“He’s got to come back in the Lightning and run very well, and if he was to win the Lightning, we would have to see what weight he gets in the Newmarket.
“There have been conversations around overseas, but it’s all form dependant, how the horse is going, what’s best for him.
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“There’s been no chat about a premature retirement or anything like that.
“If the horse is in form there is every chance he will race on into his four-year-old year, so there’s is the chance of travel then if he is going well.”
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Quordle Answers (February 10, 2026): Struggling to solve today’s Quordle? No worries. We have today’s Quordle hints and answers for you to solve it on your own!
If you’re a fan of word puzzles, you probably already know that Quordle is a more challenging version of Wordle. Instead of guessing just one word, Quordle requires you to guess four five-letter words simultaneously within nine attempts.
We’ll offer a few hints to nudge you in the right direction for solving today’s Quordle (February 10, 2026) on your own. If you’re still struggling, we’ll reveal the Quordle answers as well.
Oh, and yes, we also have today’s answers for Quordle Chill and Quordle Extreme modes. And if you still want more, we have the answers for Quordle Sequence and the Quordle Weekly Challenge.
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Ready to tackle today’s Quordle? Let’s dive in!
WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today’s Quordle answers.
Let’s start with the Daily Quordle. Here are a few hints to help you solve the puzzles:
Daily Quordle Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 2 vowels.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.
Daily Quordle Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Daily Quordle Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “D”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “R”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “T”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “I”.
If you still need help with today’s Quordle Answer, you can try our Wordle Solver. Although it was built for Wordle, it can still help you narrow down the possible answers for Quordle as well.
Today’s Daily Quordle Answers
Spoiler alert: The Daily Quordle answers for today are provided below.
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Are you ready?
Today’s Quordle answers for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, are:
If you managed to crack all four, great job! If not, don’t sweat it—there’s always another chance with tomorrow’s puzzles. If you can’t wait till tomorrow, the Quordle game has many modes that you can try today. And yes, we have the answers and hints to help you out here as well.
Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Hints
The Daily: Chill mode gives you 12 tries to get the 4 words. Here are some Quordle hints to help you get started.
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Quordle Chill Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
The second word (top-right) has 1 vowel.
The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.
Quordle Chill Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Quordle Chill Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “B”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “H”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “W”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “F”.
Those are today’s Quordle hints for the Daily: Chill mode.
Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Answers
If you haven’t solved it yet, we have the Quordle answers for the Chill mode right here.
Today’s Quordle answers for the Daily Chill mode for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, are:
Let’s look at the Quordle hints and answers for the Daily Extreme mode next.
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Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Hints
Let’s look at the Quordle hints for the Extreme mode. Please note that you only have 8 tries!
Quordle Extreme Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 0 vowels.This narrows down the options significantly!
The second word (top-right) has 1 vowel.
The third word (bottom-left) has 0 vowels.This narrows down the options significantly!
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.
Quordle Extreme Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Quordle Extreme Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “G”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “R”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “S”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “B”.
If you’re still working on it, the Quordle answers for the Extreme mode are the next thing you’ll see.
Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Answers
If you didn’t get a single answer, I hope you have four turns remaining. You will need them to enter the Quordle Extreme answers that are shared below.
Today’s Quordle answers for the Daily Extreme mode for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, are:
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Let’s try to solve the next Quordle challenge that updates daily – the Quordle Sequence.
Today’s Quordle Sequence Hints
You’ve got 10 chances to solve Sequence, but be strategic and don’t waste them all on your first guess. Check out these hints to help you:
Quordle Sequence Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 3 vowels.
Quordle Sequence Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has 1 letter repeated twice
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Quordle Sequence Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “F”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “A”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “W”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “A”.
One tip to solving Quordle Sequence is to use 3 words with completely different letters. This will create a base when you try to solve the next word.
Today’s Quordle Sequence Answers
We have today’s Quordle Sequence answers for you right below.
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Today’s Quordle answers for Sequence for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, are:
That wraps up all the daily Quordle answers. Let’s try solving the Weekly Challenge next (if you haven’t already).
Today’s Quordle Hints for the Weekly Challenge
The Weekly Challenge was reset yesterday. If you didn’t solve it yesterday, you can solve it today!
Note: The Weekly challenge gets activated only if you have solved today’s answer for the Daily Quordle Classic mode. If you missed it, you can always try again tomorrow.
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Let’s check out the Quordle Hints for the Weekly Challenge.
Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 2 vowels.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 vowel.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.
Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “B”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “V”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “M”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “M”.
That’s the Quordle hints for the Weekly Challenge. If you are still stuck, let’s check out the Quordle answers.
Today’s Answers for the Quordle Weekly Challenge
Today’s Quordle Weekly Challenge Answers for the week of February 9th to February 15th, are:
And that’s a wrap! That’s all the Quordle answers for the day.
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Previous Quordle Answers
Looking for the answers to the previous Quordle puzzles? Here is a list of answers for Quordle’s Daily: Classic mode for the last 7 days:
If your thirst for word games hasn’t been quenched yet, may I suggest Blossom? It’s available on Merriam-Webster — the same place you’re playing Quordle. If you need help in this game, you can use our Spelling Bee Solver tool. Yes, we made it for a different game but it works for Blossom.
Vokey officially launched its new SM11 wedges last month, and PGA Tour adoption happened almost immediately. Why? That answer is simple.
SM11 was engineered with a brand new CG story. The T Grind seemed to be a widespread favorite among players on the PGA Tour, specifically due to the flight it produced. But the T Grind wasn’t necessarily the best sole shape for every player. This meant PGA Tour reps needed to custom grind wedges, or create special offerings, to give players that nice low T-Grind flight with the sole shape that actually fit their game. That leads us to the SM11.
The entire SM11 family was matched to that SM10 T Grind CG location. Across the same loft every grind has a precise CG location that’s identical to each other. It does change progressively, however, as you change loft with a lower CG in the pitching and gap wedge lofts and a higher CG in the sand and lob wedge lofts. This helps to encourage an easier to launch full swing option in the longer, lower-lofted clubs and more control and a lower flight in the shorter, higher-lofted offerings.
So with all the CG locations now precisely matched, the only question you need to answer is what grind works best for your game. The first step? Click here and do some research on the new lineup and who the different grinds are designed for. Vokey does an amazing job explaining their lineup, and you’ll likely learn something new as well. Once you feel confident and armed with some knowledge, head to your local PGA Tour Superstore and start investigating.
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Titleist Vokey Design’s new SM11 wedges feature a new precise CG position across each grind in a loft, meaning every wedge will now perform the same way with the same strike.
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When testing wedges, it’s important to play around with different grinds. (I suggest hitting about a 50-yard pitch shot, or something similar. You’ll notice quickly the ones that just straight up do not work for your delivery.) The key here is to work on eliminating the ones that aren’t working. What you’re looking for is the ability to hit the wedge consistently with a new sound and feel off the face. Impact between grooves 2 and 5 is really the sweet spot we are after. At this point, pick the three that felt the best to you, and continue to the next test.
After you’ve picked your three favorites, now it’s time to start hitting different types of shots. The most important thing a good lob wedge can do for you is unlock creativity around the greens. That level of creativity though is set by the player. Some are going to have different types of shots in their arsenal and it’s important you try whatever you have locked and loaded. For example, an important shot for me is about a 45-degree open face that I sort of chop down on. That adds a lot of effective bounce to the wedge and can be a hard shot to match up to the right grind. It’s one of the reasons I got put into an M Grind when I got fit for SM11. Take the three options you selected and hit lots of shots. Go back and forth between the different options and hit the same shots. Hit a couple in a row with one and then switch to another, then go one for one. You’ll quickly realize that one of these three is no longer as good for you as the other two. With the final two selected, we can finish the fight for the bag.
Titleist’s new Vokey SM11 lineup. Available in Tour Chrome, Nickel and Jet Black.
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With the last two in your selection process you need to make sure that you can hit the 75-80% swings you’ll use on the course. For me, with a lob wedge, that’s about a 90-yard shot. Depending on what options you’ve picked for yourself at this point you may notice that there is a significant difference in impact on these more full shots. As you translate that to playing on course, we’re talking about the differences in clean contact and heavy or thin contact due to different sole designs. A steeper player may get more comfortable in a higher bounce offering with a little bit more leading edge relief, something like the 14º K grind from Vokey. Shallow players, or players who have really good control of their low point, may find themselves working better into something like the 6º T grind.
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Some golfers will complain about doing this step off mats, but take it as a blessing in disguise. The mat is consistent. It’s giving you the same lie on every swing. When testing these last two options against each other, you’ll be able to feel the contact difference between them on these fuller shots. It may also be the time to ask an employee to borrow some impact tape and see exactly where you’re hitting each club. If you’re noticing the contact ride up the face a bit, you may be in a grind that’s too sharp, or doesn’t allow you to get smoothly through impact. Remember, we want that contact point between grooves 2-5.
Highlighting the progressive CG through lofts of the new Vokey SM11 wedge family.
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This process should take no more than about 50 swings from start to finish. My best advice is to be harsh with your feedback. All you’re doing here is picking the right option for YOU. There’s so many options available from Vokey now that spending some time in a PGA Tour Superstore bay and grinding to figure out the right one for you is not only worth the time for the purchase, but it can be really fun. Bring a buddy with you and decide together, or take the chance to bring your bag and get some practice in as well.
Brown, aged 26, has agreed to join the Hong Kong jockey lineup from April 20 until the ongoing season wraps up.
With 27 wins under his belt placing him third on the Melbourne Jockeys’ premiership, he becomes available for Hong Kong engagements from April 26 onwards.
Terry Bailey, once Melbourne’s chief steward, reached out to Brown a few weeks prior inquiring about his willingness to head overseas to Hong Kong.
“It’s a good opportunity and I’m ready for a new challenge,” Brown said.
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“Terry Bailey rang me a couple of weeks ago and asked if I would be interested and, I said ‘definitely’, and it all got ticked off in the last few days.
“It’s always been in the back of my mind to go there, and when they offered, I didn’t have to think twice about it.”
Before departing, Brown turns his attention to the autumn meetings across Melbourne and Sydney.
On Saturday, he’ll take the mount on Giga Kick for the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington in place of the hurt Mark Zahra.
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Brown’s first official ride on the sprinter comes Saturday, having previously joined him in a trial heat at Caulfield Heath on January 29.
Brown delayed the Hong Kong move previously to sustain his riding arrangement with Jimmysstar.