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

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

Callaway’s Opus prototype wedge might be discovered within the luggage of a number of execs within the discipline, 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 identify.

If you don’t rely the high-toe choice and new grinds that have been added to the Jaws Raw lineup, the final wedge Callaway launched was Jaws Raw in 2022. Callaway officers wouldn’t remark on the prototype, however it’s assumed Opus is certain for retail sooner or later sooner or later.

One of the largest 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 yr and plans to focus on shaft tasks going ahead. That means Opus may wind up being his parting creation or the primary short-game instrument for a brand new wedge design staff.

Compared to the newest Jaws providing, Opus has shifted away from the load ports discovered behind the pinnacle that helped alter launch relying on the loft. A thicker piece of steel is positioned immediately behind the hitting space and sure helps bolster really feel. It’s doable the mass is getting used to alter the launch properties as effectively.

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

As far as the vanguard is anxious, it appears to have minimal rounding alongside the straighter edge. The wedge present in Greyserman’s bag featured a C-Grind and satin end, however it’s truthful to imagine different grind choices and finishes will likely be supplied — in the event that they grow to be accessible for mere mortals.

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

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Jonathan Wall

Golf.com Editor

Jonathan Wall is GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com’s Managing Editor for Equipment. Prior to becoming a member of the workers on the finish of 2018, he spent 6 years masking tools for the PGA Tour. He might be reached at jonathan.wall@golf.com.