Callaway Opus Wedges - 2024 Forum Review

[Josh Parker]

Just now, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

That picture is literally next to our camper, if you aren’t crocking it camping the. I don’t want to know ya

flip flops are things for your toes, I don’t need floss between my toes

Haha. You just don't know until you throw a pair on...

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Had the good fortune today of getting out. Was able to get this video out of it thanks to @GolfSpy BOS

this video shows exactly what I’m looking to get out of the OPUS line. I would like to get some check out of this on the second hop and stop closer to the pin.  Currently I’m getting a lot of run out

 

[Chas c]

Hey everyone, its been a minute! Super excited to hear that the wedges are on the way. I've been swamped this week between being sick and having company wide meetings, but I'm getting out to the course tomorrow to try and get some good baseline data on my current wedges. It's forecast to be hot and sunny, so hopefully I don't get too worn down, but we'll see how it goes

[sirchunksalot]

I got a chance to see these beauties in person today at DSG and they look better in person than the photos I've seen. They're definitely an upgrade over the Jaws line, I love the simplicity of the Opus over how busy the back of the Jaws were. 

@GolfSpy_SHARK, great shot!

[Coulter]

I keep seeing grinds being mentioned and saw that one grind gained one of you 20 yards over another grind but are different grinds really that important and if so what happens when you are in a situation when you don’t have the grind you need? I realize you would probably just be out of luck but it’s a bit confusing to me.. can all grinds do all the things you need?

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

7 minutes ago, Coulter said:

I keep seeing grinds being mentioned and saw that one grind gained one of you 20 yards over another grind but are different grinds really that important and if so what happens when you are in a situation when you don’t have the grind you need? I realize you would probably just be out of luck but it’s a bit confusing to me.. can all grinds do all the things you need?

Lots of different grinds out there. The OPuS platinum was limited to S and Z which the S is an all around grind seems like, mostly used for full wedge shots but I find that it’s great for a lot. The Z grind is a low bounce option which I’m excited for because it’s the total opposite of my current 60* which is high bounce. Designed for steeper swings so you don’t dig as much in theory.

are there specific grinds you’re wondering about?

[Coulter]

Just now, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

Lots of different grinds out there. The OPuS platinum was limited to S and Z which the S is an all around grind seems like, mostly used for full wedge shots but I find that it’s great for a lot. The Z grind is a low bounce option which I’m excited for because it’s the total opposite of my current 60* which is high bounce. Designed for steeper swings so you don’t dig as much in theory.

are there specific grinds you’re wondering about?

I guess I was just wondering in general. The more I learn about golf equipment the more there is to it. It’s kind of amazing really. I had no clue that shafts were as important as they are for particular swings until late last year when I got fit for the 1st time.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

1 hour ago, Coulter said:

I guess I was just wondering in general. The more I learn about golf equipment the more there is to it. It’s kind of amazing really. I had no clue that shafts were as important as they are for particular swings until late last year when I got fit for the 1st time.

Much like you I had no clue in grinds in the past. Never gave it much attention until recently realize I prefer a lower bounce 

[Coulter]

Just now, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

Much like you I had no clue in grinds in the past. Never gave it much attention until recently realize I prefer a lower bounce 

Is this something that would be determined in a fitting or just reading up on grinds, how they work, and preference?

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

7 minutes ago, Coulter said:

Is this something that would be determined in a fitting or just reading up on grinds, how they work, and preference?

Definitly a combination. I would always say and I know many others would agree a fitting is a great place to start. 

at this point I Definitly have a general understanding of grinds and what I prefer. I can’t even say I prefer the low bounce option I went with I just know I don’t love the high bounce currently in play.

i do like the simplified options in grinds callway had offered, makes me question my decisions less

[Chux13]

6 hours ago, Coulter said:

I guess I was just wondering in general. The more I learn about golf equipment the more there is to it. It’s kind of amazing really. I had no clue that shafts were as important as they are for particular swings until late last year when I got fit for the 1st time.

Right there with you brotha man. I second @GolfSpy_SHARK in that combining some research, knowing your tendencies with the wedges, and giving them a run on some grass or at a studio will help greatly when trying to figure out what bounce works best for you. I for one have never experienced different grinds in wedges as I have always just had generic wedges. Super fired up to see how versatile that Z grind will be around the tight lies we get out here on dry Arizona courses and hard compacted bunkers.

[bama no 1]

12 hours ago, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

Had the good fortune today of getting out. Was able to get this video out of it thanks to @GolfSpy BOS

this video shows exactly what I’m looking to get out of the OPUS line. I would like to get some check out of this on the second hop and stop closer to the pin.  Currently I’m getting a lot of run out

 

looks like you were in the rough for that shot, i would expect run out.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

37 minutes ago, bama no 1 said:

looks like you were in the rough for that shot, i would expect run out.

It was sitting up and I clipped it well, I personally would have expected atleast a little check not.

[injectedcutty]

So in lieu of arrival of these awesome Opus wedges, I've been combing through my shot scope data. My current 50° is my 100yd club on a normal smooth swing. I can muscle it to 115-120 if need be, but I like my Freddy Couples tempo. My 56° usually flies around 70-75yds. Obviously both are versatile and depending on how much/little gas I put on em determines the trajectory, spin, etc.

I use the 56 for all kinds of shots around the green, but also use an 8 or 9 iron for bump and runs if conditions are right for it. Higher shots, lower shots, the 56 is right at home so I'm really curious to see what I can manufacture with the incoming 54 and 58. I know Callaway has our orders, now we wait.

[Chas c]

Had a ROUGH day yesterday, wedge testing did not go quite how I planned, however I felt good about my decision to go with the Opus 50° and 56° wedges with the S (regular) grind. There are only a few spots on most of my normal courses where you're going to be using the wedge from a tight lie, mostly I'm hitting from the rough, and quite often the ball is propped up on the rough which makes it really tough to get a solid strike with my 60° iron since it cuts through so easily and I often wind up just sliding under the ball and pop it straight up. Had a few good shots from about 100 yards out with my 50°, but my current 56° sand wedge just doesn't work for me for some reason. Going to be doing some travelling this week and playing some new courses so hopefully I can get some better play time from different lies with my current wedges.

Other than that, I'm super excited to try out these wedges, and like it has already been said, these things look AWESOME when you see them in person. I think they need to fire whoever did the photos on the Callaway website, they do not do these wedges justice at ALL.

[sirchunksalot]

28 minutes ago, Chas c said:

these things look AWESOME when you see them in person. I think they need to fire whoever did the photos on the Callaway website, they do not do these wedges justice at ALL.

I totally agree, I love how they looked in the marketing material but in person it's amazing how much better they look. I've never been a Callaway wedge fan but all I do now is think about these. 

[Chux13]

14 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

I totally agree, I love how they looked in the marketing material but in person it's amazing how much better they look. I've never been a Callaway wedge fan but all I do now is think about these. 

My wedge life up until this test

[injectedcutty]

I received the update email from UPS, wedges should be at my door tomorrow yippee!!!!

[RyanGi]

Yay! Excited for you!

[Shankster]

On 8/30/2024 at 11:38 AM, GolfSpy_SHARK said:

Had the good fortune today of getting out. Was able to get this video out of it thanks to @GolfSpy BOS

this video shows exactly what I’m looking to get out of the OPUS line. I would like to get some check out of this on the second hop and stop closer to the pin.  Currently I’m getting a lot of run out

 

World class pitch from there sir.

[injectedcutty]

Shewwwwww buddy!!!!!.....

[sirchunksalot]

2 minutes ago, injectedcutty said:

Shewwwwww buddy!!!!!.....

[bama no 1]

2 hours ago, injectedcutty said:

Shewwwwww buddy!!!!!.....

It looks great.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

17 hours ago, Shankster said:

World class pitch from there sir.

Thanks buddy. Was a great round overall after a long time off. Wedges definitely feel like they are on the hot seat because they behaved.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

3 hours ago, injectedcutty said:

Shewwwwww buddy!!!!!.....

Boyyyyyyy howdy, looks clean from my window buddy!

[GolfSpy_BOS]

21 hours ago, Shankster said:

World class pitch from there sir.

Settle down now... it was OK. Don't go inflating his ego.  There's not enough room in Massachusetts for his and mine.

[Shankster]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Settle down now... it was OK. Don't go inflating his ego.  There's not enough room in Massachusetts for his and mine.

Sorry, but I’m in Camp Shark with this one.   
 

Ego inflation….

 

[RyanGi]

Beauty!

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Love when you get this email:

but hate when it gets updated to a delay to 9/5…..

[GolfSpy_KFT]

On 9/3/2024 at 12:57 PM, injectedcutty said:

Shewwwwww buddy!!!!!.....