Callaway recently allowed all of its tour pros to test and put the new Opus wedges into their bags after a few weeks of select players using prototype wedges in PGA Tour events. The word “opus” is often used to describe someone’s greatest work or achievement, and while official details about the Opus wedges have not been released by the company, Golfweek was able to view and inspect several different versions of the clubs. Unlike woods, wedges can have new technologies and features that are not visible, making it interesting to study the shape and sole configurations of the Opus wedges.
In the address position, the Opus wedges appear to have no offset, with microgrooves and milling marks between the main grooves in the hitting area. While the majority of the wedges are chrome-plated, the hitting area has a different finish, potentially raw steel or a non-glare treatment instead of chrome. Golfweek was shown four sole configurations: S, C, T, and W. The S grind has a straight design with a small amount of heel relief, while the C grind features heel and toe relief with the lowest portion of the bounce set back from the leading edge. The T grind has some heel relief, significant toe relief, and a wider sole than the C, while the W grind has the widest sole width and is likely best suited for use in greenside bunkers.
The Opus wedges have not been officially released by Callaway, but several close-up images were made available for inspection. While Golfweek occasionally recommends products and services, any affiliate fees earned by clicking on links do not influence coverage. Golfweek operates independently and provides unbiased reporting on golf-related topics.
