Here at THP, we have always believed that testing should be done not only by our staff writers, but also everyday golfers just like you. It is around that belief which we have always put a heavy emphasis on testing opportunities for our members. Every month we send out products from across the spectrum to active members to be a part of a THP Forum Member testing where we put the product into your hands and let you tell the world about your experiences.
For the past eight weeks members of our community have been taking part in one of these forum testing opportunities with each person getting Callaway Golf’s new Opus and Opus Platinum wedge designs in hand. Throughout that time, they have been documenting their experience on the THP Community for all to read, if you haven’t checked that thread out already, it can be found here.
If you have been following along or decide to check out that aforementioned thread, you will see that no one does it like THP. Our community testers have been putting both wedge designs through their paces leaving no stone unturned. With each person choosing their own loft, grind, and finish options, the feedback covers the gamut. But rather than just taking our word for it, we asked each reviewer to give us a quick hitter of what they saw throughout this eight-week process.
Thoughts from our Testers
Echico – forum member from Arizona
“The Opus wedge falls in line with every other premium offering except on one key trait. The technology to allow players to control trajectory is far and away the best I have used. You still have to have skill to dial it in, but the wedge helps more than any other premium wedge I have used.
One key component that can easily be overlooked is the relief on the trailing edge of the wedge. I have found that small amount of relief has helped the wedge cut through the sand and rough a lot better than my old Jaws Raw.
The slightly rounded leading edge is a welcome change from the straighter Jaws Raw. It frames the ball a lot better and gives me a little more confidence that I can make good contact without digging.”
Golfers Anonymous – forum member from Ohio
“The variety of grinds as well as their refinement is a big story to be told for the Opus Wedges this year. The way the grinds have evolved shows Callaway’s commitment to what has worked so well in the past and make adjustments they thought were needed to create a lineup that delivers both great playability and workability.”
Outlawx – forum member from Texas
“The Opus wedges are a refinement on every level, for every golfer regardless of the skill level. The looks and feel are standouts in addition to the improvement of the grind options. The spin tech shines in both models, but the W grind has been a revelation for my gap wedge as a high handicap. I have never been more confident over a wedge in my life.”
Templet0n – forum member from Nevada
“The Opus wedge lineup is a fantastic next step for Callaway in the category. They are clean and classic in looks, but with the addition of the Platinum line there is an added measure of tech. Where the JAWS RAW were high in performance, they lacked a little for me in the areas of looks and feel. Opus maintained and improved performance and made huge steps in the aesthetics as well as feel. The best review I can give is that after testing these wedges, I purchased an additional wedge to complete the line up in my bag”.
Jman – Staff Writer and forum member from Oklahoma
“Both the Opus and Opus Platinum are the evolution from Callaway I not only didn’t expect, but also was not prepared for the jump in performance they would bring to the table. The JAWS lineage of wedges have progressively improved over the years, but with Opus, this new slate changes things not in naming, but for Callaway in the entire wedge category.
While some will mourn the loss of the weight ports on the flange and the familiar JAWS look, Opus has set a new benchmark for what a Callaway wedge can look like, not just in terms of the flange appearance, but also the shape as a whole. The leading edge, hosel transition, and grind options are all more friendly to a wider range of skills, while still appealing to the elite players out there.
Add in pulling out all the stops with the Opus Platinum and you have a tandem of wedges that will continue to open eyes as we move into 2025.”
Check out the full line of Callaway Opus wedges at WorldWide Golf here.
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