Naturally, I was curious to see if this was the one where I really noticed something exceptionally special. We’re all here for the JAWS MD5’s “spin with teeth,” right? Callaway is calling the JAWS groove-in-groove tech “the most aggressive groove in golf.” I won’t say I was necessarily skeptical, but I’ve heard this kind of claim before from various wedges in the past. My X-grind sole gives me a healthy thump through the turf while the C-grind has a crisp “rip” to it. Like the feel, depending on your sole grind of choice and your specific swing, you may get some sound differences from turf interactions.

Longer shots with fuller swings take on a smooth “pick” tone at contact.

Short pitch and chip shots from 50 yards and in have a soft little “pop” to them. The Callaway JAWS MD5’s sound is heavily dependent on the type of shot you’re hitting. Additionally, Callaway provides general guidance for each sole grind on their website which is worth looking at. If you are unsure, the best option is to get fit or at least do some extensive testing. This won’t just impact the feel of your wedge, but will have major performance impacts as well. My one big piece of advice is to know your wedge game and make sure you get the correct sole grinds. The actual impact of the ball on both wedges was pleasantly soft off the face (thank you very much, 8620 mild carbon steel), but still provided precise response so I knew exactly where I made contact. With the meatier 12º of bounce on the 60º, the wedge felt more forceful through the turf and very forgiving. The lower bounce of the 54º wedge made the MD5 feel extremely crisp through the turf. For this review, I worked with a 54-C with 8º of bounce and a 60-X with 12º of bounce. Given there are five different sole grind options, the turf interaction is going to vary and directly influence the feel. There are a lot of variables to consider when it comes to the Callaway JAWS MD5’s feel. That said, regardless of which loft you go with, the designs are very appealing and expertly shaped.Īlso worth noting, Callaway is offering a customization option for the JAWS MD5 wedges which includes paint, stamping, shaft, and grip. When you start getting into the higher sand and lob wedge lofts, the shape is a little fuller and rounder. For instance, the 46º wedge will blend into your short irons better with more of a compact “pear” shape and pointy toe. This means that the shape of the club head changes as you transition through the lofts. In the introduction, I mentioned that Callaway uses a “progressive head shape” system. Both finishes come with a white and translucent blue paint scheme which stuns in the sunlight. A traditional chrome and a sleek “Tour Grey” which will wear over time, but as Callaway says on the label, the surface roughness will stay intact. The combination of five sole grinds, lofts from 46º to 64º, and progressive head shapes provides a massive range of options bound to fit almost anyone’s game.Ĭallaway offers the JAWS MD5 wedges in two different finishes. Guided by wedge-designer legend, Roger Cleveland, the Callaway JAWS MD5 wedge offers incredible performance with its new JAWS grooves and soft feel. Fast forward to the latest JAWS Mack Daddy 5 wedges and you realize Callaway was just getting started. I remember being impressed with Callaway’s new design and feeling like the brand was sort of reinventing itself in the wedge market. As I sat down to write this review, I thought back to the original Callaway Mack Daddy wedge.

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