The Callaway Mack Daddy CB wedges are designed for forgiveness and to help you take the guess work out of your short game. Over the last handful of years, wedges have become more robust with grind options and sole designs.

Outside of the Cleveland CBX there have not been too many mainstream offerings that bring more forgiveness, while still allowing for the versatility wanted for the touch shots around the green. Callaway has decided to enter that space with the Mack Daddy CB.
If you are asking yourself about the market and if there is one for this style wedge, the answer is yes. According to the latest market share data, the rise of forgiving wedges continues. There are two points that are frequently discussed when it comes to wedges of this style. First, the obvious, that most golfers play cavity back irons, therefore the natural transition to a more forgiving wedge is seamless. The second, as lofts have strengthened and golfers are hitting wedges with full swings, having the forgiveness only helps.

The Mack Daddy CB wedges feature a slightly larger overall club head, which matches up well transitioning from game improvement irons. Combining that with a thicker top line and deep cavity back, the club is confidence inspiring.
There are two different sole grinds being offered by Callaway here. Both are engineered with consistency in mind. First is the full sole, which is available in the lower lofts, which makes sense considering how they are used. Moderate bounce and the perfect transition from irons. The second is a modified W grind for those that know Callaway wedges. The W enhances the bounce, which works well for bunkers and thicker rough. This grind also has a low leading edge to add versatility in opening up the face.

Last year Callaway brought back their proprietary JAWS groove with the launch of the MD5 lineup. This adds a level of precision in the groove edge sharpness to bring high levels of spin from all lies by channeling away grass and sand (and moisture). The Mack Daddy CB wedges are complimented with JAWS and on the higher lofts, the grooves extend across the entire face. Extremely helpful when manipulating the face open for that sand or splash type of shot out of the deeper grass.

The Mack Daddy CB wedge is complimented with premium components, both of which are brought in from KBS. The steel offering is the Hi-Rev 2.0 105 shaft, which is slightly lighter version of one of the most popular wedge shafts out there. The graphite option is a brand new shaft called KBS Hi-Rev G, which will be available in both 60 and 80 grams. We have tested both the steel and graphite (in 80g) and both compliment the club head rather well.
Unlike some offerings, the grip is not an afterthought here. Callaway and Golf Pride are teaming up to launch an all new short game grip called the SG-1. At 11.5″ it is longer than normal and will allow you to manipulate your hands a bit more when you want to choke down on the club for some distance control or touch shots.

The Details
In Stores: 9/24/20
Cost: $130
Dexterity: RH or LH
Lofts: 46, 48, 50, 52 – Full and 54, 56, 58, 60 – W Grind
Interesting and I have to wonder how localized it is, because nationally they were excellent sellers while in line (based on datatech)
I saw the same thing here at Golf Galaxy. A few months ago, they had moved all of the CB’s to the used rack (probably about 70 of them)…even though they were new and marked them at $79 which I thought was a major bargain. Had I not had a backstock of new, barely used wedges in my basement, I would have tried some of them.
I think Cleveland dominates the cavity back/game improvement segment with the CBX line if I had to guess.
I never tried the CB but do often game the Sure Out 64*. Matter of fact since it came out it was in my bag up until last week when I decided to add a 4h back to my bag.
Now that I’m retired I have time to practice with a MD5 52/10S and a Ping Glide 3.0 58/06 TS.
I’ve always had this love affair with Vokey wedges that I just can’t shake. On my very best days there truly is a degree of control and versatility I can’t get in the big fat soled wedges. A few times over the years I have psyched myself into spending a lot of time hitting all sorts of wedge shots to very specific targets and it does pay off.
But I remember when I had 54 and 58 Mack Daddy CB’s for a year (before going MD4 then back to Vokey). It was like take the club back an appropriate amount for the distance you’re hitting, bump it into the ground right under the ball, hold the followthrough and watch it fly onto the green and roll out 10 or 15 feet. Lather, rinse, repeat. Never practiced with them at all and yet from anywhere 40-80 yards I kept giving myself 20 foot putts like it was the easiest thing in the world.
Apparently, I’d rather hit one beautiful flighted wedge shot per round to 5 feet and duff a few others. Golf has a logic all its own and it’s a fool looks for logic in the chambers of a hacker’s heart.
I’d love to see a new version released, I’ve had the 56 for a couple of years and it’s ready for a replacement.
A blacked out version would be even better…….match the rest of my bag.