Alex Etches
Custom fitter, gear deep-dives
“these babies seriously spin”
Tour-validated shaping he feels genuinely confident over plus the fiercest, spinniest face he says he's ever encountered on a wedge - his only caution is the sharper grinds on damp or bare lies.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Callaway nailed the shaping - higher toe peak and smooth heel-to-toe transition inspire confidence at address
- +Spin Gen face (tighter groove pitch, offset groove pattern, aggressive face blast) spins hard even with the face open and on partial shots
- +An extremely fierce face - something he says he's never said about a wedge before
- −Some grinds feel quite sharp - risk of chunking on damp or bare lies
For: Short-game strugglers who want maximum spin and a confidence-inspiring shape
Golfalot
Independent UK equipment reviews
“the standard version performed incredibly well”
Clean, refined-looking wedge that delivered really high consistent spin and surprising forgiveness, performing incredibly well at a fair £179 price.
+ the facts · 7 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Cleaner, more refined and professional look than the previous Jaws wedges
- +Black Shadow finish with purple/blue hints looks great down by the ball
- +Really high spin rates on Trackman, 8,200-8,400 rpm on full shots and some over 9,000
- −Solid rather than super-soft feel, which won't suit players wanting a really soft wedge
- −Not super spinny on short chips around the greens compared to its pitch shots
For: Players wanting a very consistent, controllable, high-spin wedge without paying Platinum money
Peter Finch Golf
Long-term on-course testing
“Callaway have really completed what they set out to do.”
Callaway's serious run at the Vokey stranglehold, and in his view they pulled it off, with a genuinely low flight, huge short-shot spin and the widest grind offering they have ever had.
+ the facts · 10 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Looks, feels and performs fantastic in every single category
- +Huge amount of spin generated on short shots
- +Extra grooves plus more surface roughness lowered launch and added spin in Callaway's testing
- −He did not find massively more spin from the rough than his Vokeys, only occasionally
For: Better players who want to control launch and spin and want real grind choice.
Club Champion (TXG)
Tour-level fitting studio
“I love these wedges it's nice very very nice”
Testing the 50 S, 54 S and 60 T on Quad, the fitters called it one of the best looking wedges from any OEM in years and a no-frills package that lets spin and tight distance control do the talking.
+ the facts · 9 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Massive spin: over 10,000 rpm on partial shots, up to 10,500 on worked cut shots
- +Very tight standard deviation on distance control (92 across the 54)
- +Soft forged feel comparable to premium Japanese brands, with a solid sound
- −Deliberately plain and simple; no technology story compared to the Opus Platinum
- −It chews up golf balls quickly
- −Looks noticeably different in person than in photos, so it needs to be seen in the playing position
For: Players, especially lower handicaps, who want to work the wedge and value spin and distance control over gimmicks
