Golf club manufacturer Callaway says less plating on its new wedges should result in better results for most users.
Callaway introduced its Jaws Raw wedges recently and noted that the new “raw face” of the club that has not been plated would give better performance.
“We’ve removed the plating on the face, which allows for rusting over time in the scoring zone, while maintaining the premium look throughout the rest of the clubhead,” a Calloway spokesperson says. “Removing the plating enables a more direct connection between the ball and the face at impact.”
Callaway is promoting its new spin capabilities with the club face, which it says has “razor-sharp grooves, with a 37° wall angle to elevate the groove-edge sharpness. The company says from 80 yards and in, these grooves promote a controlled “one hop and stop” trajectory.
And for the first time ever, Callaway is using tungsten technology on a wedge for a weight-balanced club that it says offers both feel and control.
A company spokesperson says the clubs are made with all-new “Z Grind” that legendary wedge designer Roger Cleveland developed as a more forgiving shot maker’s wedge. It is one of four updated grinds available in the new line, which includes 17 loft/bounce combinations and two new finishes.
The wedges are available in Raw Face Chrome and an un-plated Raw Black Plasma. Stock shaft options include True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner 115g (steel) and Project X Catalyst 80g (graphite), paired with the stock Lamkin UTx Charcoal Grip.
