If you had to pick one word to describe Callaway’s 2016 wedge lines, versatility would be a pretty good choice. Great wedge players and players with elite short games choose wedges that they will know perform for them, and Callaway has designed its 2016 wedges to perform with every type of shot, every type of swing, and every type of turf or sand condition.
In the MD3 line, versatility starts with with three different groove patterns and three different grinds. As far as the grooves are concerned, the pitching and gap wedges (46 to 52 degrees), feature a 30V groove to keep players from generating too much spin on full shots. In the traditional sand wedges (54 and 56 degrees), 20V grooves impart more spin on full shots and shots played from around the green, while the lob wedges (58 and 60 degrees), utilize 5V grooves for maximum spin.
Also offered are three grinds — the C-Grind (crescent), the S-Grind (standard), and the W-Grind (wide). The C-Grind will work best from firmer sand and turf conditions and for players who have a shallow angle of attack and like to control trajectory. The S-Grind will fit the largest number of players, as it works well with varying swing shapes and all turf conditions. The W-Grind, with its wider sole, is easy to hit and a great option for players with a steep angle of attack or who play courses with typically soft sand and turf conditions.
The MD3 line also offers a Satin Chrome finish, which won’t rust, and a Matte Black finish, and lofts range from 46 degrees to 60 degrees.
