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Callaway MD4 Wedges

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Appreciate the feedback on these - will have to hit them.
 
tequila4kapp said:
I think these are very nice looking wedges. I struggle with all these grind options. Another source once said something like "Your swing changes day to day, the course changes day to day, conditions change every day, things can be different hole to hole. Why have specialty grinds?" That has always resonated with me. If I were to go with these wedges I guess I'd just default to the most versatile sole and roll with it.
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I can identify with this quite a bit.

A couple of years ago I had some fairly standard, versatile wedges in my bag and didn't really give any of it much thought. I had put in the time to learn what types of shots I could hit and things were good.

Then, I won a bunch of shop credit and replacing my wedges was my best option (given the equipment available). Last year I put 4 different models into the bag at various points of the year (before the MD4s). In the course of that experimentation I learned quite a bit about how different grinds can (and can't) perform for my game. I now know that I don't need a ton of bounce, but I also don't get along with a wider sole unless it has some. I also learned that I'm not as steep as I would've guessed based on some of my divots. I just lay sod over it once in a while :D

As for the MD4s, I hit a few of the different options while warming up, but for my actual fitting Gerrit just asked me what I was thinking and then verified it based on the swings he had seen me make. And I wound up going with the fairly standard & versatile grinds (for sweepers).

For the wedges that you're going to use around the green & for partial shots I'd recommend getting a couple of different grinds and doing some experimentation. Fittings are great, but especially with wedges I think the best thing to do is to spend some money and experiment to figure out what works for your game. I wasn't incredibly happy with the extra money out of pocket that it took to do that last year, but going forward I sure have a better idea of what I'll like and what I won't.
 
blakehall said:
I can identify with this quite a bit.

A couple of years ago I had some fairly standard, versatile wedges in my bag and didn't really give any of it much thought. I had put in the time to learn what types of shots I could hit and things were good.

Then, I won a bunch of shop credit and replacing my wedges was my best option (given the equipment available). Last year I put 4 different models into the bag at various points of the year (before the MD4s). In the course of that experimentation I learned quite a bit about how different grinds can (and can't) perform for my game. I now know that I don't need a ton of bounce, but I also don't get along with a wider sole unless it has some. I also learned that I'm not as steep as I would've guessed based on some of my divots. I just lay sod over it once in a while :D

As for the MD4s, I hit a few of the different options while warming up, but for my actual fitting Gerrit just asked me what I was thinking and then verified it based on the swings he had seen me make. And I wound up going with the fairly standard & versatile grinds (for sweepers).

For the wedges that you're going to use around the green & for partial shots I'd recommend getting a couple of different grinds and doing some experimentation. Fittings are great, but especially with wedges I think the best thing to do is to spend some money and experiment to figure out what works for your game. I wasn't incredibly happy with the extra money out of pocket that it took to do that last year, but going forward I sure have a better idea of what I'll like and what I won't.
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I think this is solid advice my man. I'll be experimenting with some of these grinds this year


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I forgot to mention how well these glide out of the bunker. The weekend prior I actually avoided greenside bunkers except for 1 hole and landed it to 6 feet and made the birdie, a nice sand save and pat on the back for a Par 5.

I worked this last Saturday with Wardy and he assisted me with putting more weight on the front leg and don't sway! I was able to take more of an aggressive bunker shot from the trap doing this and staying low. Unfortunately the practice bunker we were hitting from looked more like a beach with how much sand was poured in there, very clumpy.

Nonetheless the ease of plopping the ball out after getting more comfortable with the setup was a nice sight.
 
Awesome story Pringles.
 
Pringles said:
Here are my initial thoughts about the wedges:

First off...I was so pumped to hear that these wedges would be on the table since we got a sneak peak of them from the tour players switching to them. Then again I had no idea what was going to be available because I missed the Day 1 presentation. Who was I kidding...its the F'ING GRANDADDY. So I get to the range at ECPC and when it was my turn to get fit I was told to go warm up. I walked over the the bag of wedges and wouldn't you have guessed it...there were about 30 different MD4 wedges will all the lofts and bounce options. Of course the first thing I grab is the 60* in the new X grind because well its the new X grind. I take my first swing with the club and turn to @Nate who was also hitting wedges and go "Are you kidding me?" He responds with "Feels good doesn't it." I am not kidding you when I say that the feel of these wedges are addictive. I am not sure if it is the metal, the new grooves, or the joy of having new clubs but man do they feel good! Well anyways its time to get fit for irons.

Fast forward to my wedge fitting. I am talking with my fitter JD about what wedges I wanted to go with and tossed around the idea of playing 4 MD4 wedges. His immediate response was "that is an excellent idea. Lets go get some wedges." So we go over and decide to get the 46* S grind, 50* S grind, 56* S grind, and my new favorite wedge the 60* X grind. We start hitting wedges and I asked about gapping. He decided to bend the 46* to 45* to match the loft set of my X Forged irons but then I asked if I should bend a 56* to 55* or a 54* to a 55* to keep 5 degrees of loft between each wedge. He turns to me and goes...why don't you go ask Roger.

And ladies and gentleman when you have a chance to no only talk to Roger F'ing Cleveland but to ask him about the wedges the HE CREATED...you do it no questions asked. So I go over to Roger and ask him about bending the wedges and his immediate response was..."Let see you hit some wedges." No problem sir! I start hitting wedges and he says to me "You have an excellent swing with your irons. You use your big muscles well and it translate to a beautiful butter cut. The problem is that you like to use those muscles in your shorter swing and that is a big problem." This is the point where 1) I am in awe that Roger Cleveland thinks my self taught golf swing is beautiful 2) Roger Cleveland agrees with me that my short games sucks! So Roger then tells me to hit a short 20 yard pitch shot and try to feel the club head release. As in throw the club head in front of the ball. He then has me hit some one handed shots (right hand) to get the feel of the clubhead passing my hands for a soft pitch. After about 8 minutes of this...he has me hit some more shots and goes...OK you get a little steep so you should go with more bounce because bounce is your friend. That is why I now have a 54* wedge bent to 55* in the S grind. I then asked him about the X grind and he said "that is an excellent new grind that would work well with your swing. The extra bounce at the back of the club will help you get through the ball without digging. After that...JD asked Roger what shafts he recommended for me. Roger said that I should go same shaft as my irons (KBS C-Taper 125 S+) in the 45* and 50* wedges and Dynamic Gold S400 shafts in my 55* and 60*. He did this so that I got a little more feel on the touch shots.

Moving to the course I do not think that I have had enough experience with these yet but I will highlight a could of shots that I hit at the Grandaddy that I will never forget:
- I hit a 50* wedge on a par three from 123 yards to about 3 ft that scared the hole.
- I hit a flip wedge from a valley to an uphill tucked pin that I could not see against Harry and AJ. The ball apparently checked after once bounce right next to the hole and Harry gave me the birdie.
- I hit an opened X Grind 60* out of a greenside bunker and almost dunked the ball.

I am so pumped to put these in play this year back home and see how the ball reacts at my home courses back here in Illinois. Well gentleman I hope I helped give some insight on these wedges. If you have any other questions please let me know.
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Thanks for hogging all the Roger F'ing Cleveland time!
 
Do any of you Grandaddy participants have some feedback on how the x grind works out of the sand? Sorry if that has been addressed. I haven’t been able to read the entire thread.
 
Tenputt said:
Do any of you Grandaddy participants have some feedback on how the x grind works out of the sand? Sorry if that has been addressed. I haven’t been able to read the entire thread.
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Biggest surprise for me.....it is wonderful.
 
X-Grind is on my mind.
 
Tenputt said:
Do any of you Grandaddy participants have some feedback on how the x grind works out of the sand? Sorry if that has been addressed. I haven’t been able to read the entire thread.
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Unfortunately the few times out of the bunker I have used my W gring (54). Will test some with the X
 
Tenputt said:
Do any of you Grandaddy participants have some feedback on how the x grind works out of the sand? Sorry if that has been addressed. I haven’t been able to read the entire thread.
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Nate said:
Biggest surprise for me.....it is wonderful.
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Same for me with bunkers that have actual sand in them. :D Some of the courses around here are a little more... suspect. Especially this time of year.
 
Do the new wedges have the same "CLICK" the MD3's had?
 
Looking forward to trying these wedges. I love my Mack Daddy 3 wedges. I am very intrigued with the x grind
 
dustin8538 said:
Not to hijack this thread but do you think they will freshen up the pm grind wedge
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That’s my question too. I still love mine but have been waiting for a new version to come out!
 
Matthew said:
Wouldn't know, I'm not from Alabama but thank you for the helpful response.


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Relax Alice......was joking but never see you anymore so guess that’s lost.

No clicking but never thought the MD3’s were that way to begin with. Hit it in the center of the face and it should help.
 
Matthew said:
Do the new wedges have the same "CLICK" the MD3's had?
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I didn’t play the MD3’s, I was playing the RTX-3 wedges... I haven’t noticed any clicking at impact with the MD4 wedges...


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JDax said:
I didn’t play the MD3’s, I was playing the RTX-3 wedges... I haven’t noticed any clicking at impact with the MD4 wedges...


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Much better answer than mine.
 
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Nate said:
Much better answer than mine.
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Well he said he wasn’t from Alabama, like it was an insult, and that was a positive to me...


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JDax said:
Well he said he wasn’t from Alabama, like it was an insult, and that was a positive to me...


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He’s GA.....thought I was being funny but guess it’s still too early.

Another cold front invading TX this weekend and another week it’s keeping me off the course. I’m about done w/ this Northern cold down here! I need to hit these again!!!
 
Hahahaha I just looked at Dallas weather for the weekend, 44 and 47. It is currently 15* and snowing here, was 50 yesterday. I would be happy to come down and hit those wedges. :D

Nate said:
He’s GA.....thought I was being funny but guess it’s still too early.

Another cold front invading TX this weekend and another week it’s keeping me off the course. I’m about done w/ this Northern cold down here! I need to hit these again!!!
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Snickerdog said:
Hahahaha I just looked at Dallas weather for the weekend, 44 and 47. It is currently 15* and snowing here, was 50 yesterday. I would be happy to come down and hit those wedges. :D
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Monday is now looking low 50's it's possible, least get some range time with 'em!
 
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