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Callaway’s secret wedge surfaced on Tour. Here is what we all know

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Callaway’s Opus prototype was noticed on the vary on the Charles Schwab Problem.

Jonathan Wall

FORT WORTH, Texas — The dictionary defines “Opus” as follows: “A musical composition” or “Literary work or composition, as a guide.” Callaway isn’t entering into the music recreation or penning a magnum opus anytime quickly, however they do have one thing cooking within the short-game house — a literal murals that quietly surfaced on Tuesday on the Charles Schwab Problem.

Callaway’s Opus prototype wedge may very well be discovered within the baggage of a number of professionals within the subject, together with Chris Kirk and Max Greyserman. Tour sources additionally confirmed to GOLF.com that Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm use prototype variations of the wedge that don’t sport the Opus title.

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Chris Kirk and Max Greyserman had the wedge within the bag at Colonial.

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Should you don’t depend the high-toe possibility and new grinds that had been added to the Jaws Uncooked lineup, the final wedge Callaway launched was Jaws Uncooked in 2022. Callaway officers wouldn’t touch upon the prototype, nevertheless it’s assumed Opus is certain for retail in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later.

One of many greatest questions nonetheless to be answered is who designed the wedge. Former wedge designer Roger Cleveland was unveiled because the EVP of Terra Forza Golf earlier this 12 months and plans to deal with shaft tasks going ahead. Meaning Opus might wind up being his parting creation or the primary short-game device for a brand new wedge design staff.

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A have a look at the profile and forefront within the handle place.

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In comparison with the newest Jaws providing, Opus has shifted away from the burden ports discovered behind the pinnacle that helped alter launch relying on the loft. A thicker piece of steel is positioned instantly behind the hitting space and certain helps bolster really feel. It’s doable the mass is getting used to alter the launch properties as properly.

The toe profile has been thinned out to present it a extra conventional have a look at handle. The general profile additionally seems to be extra rounded than the present Jaws.

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The satin end on the wedge seems to be glare-resistant.

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So far as the forefront is worried, it appears to have minimal rounding alongside the straighter edge. The wedge present in Greyserman’s bag featured a C-Grind and satin end, nevertheless it’s truthful to imagine different grind choices and finishes can be provided — in the event that they change into out there for mere mortals.

For the second, although, all golfers can do is benefit from the images and begin the countdown clock for a possible retail launch.

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Jonathan Wall

Golf.com Editor

Jonathan Wall is GOLF Journal and GOLF.com’s Managing Editor for Tools. Previous to becoming a member of the employees on the finish of 2018, he spent 6 years protecting gear for the PGA Tour. He might be reached at jonathan.wall@golf.com.

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