I'm glad I have it as a 58, I put my 60 Wingman back in for rounds to cover bunker shots as the 54 isn't right either for me for sand.
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I worked hard to shallow my swing over the last couple of years. The 58 for me hasn't been a full swing club for awhile. The 58 is my "hey you guys should watch this shot" club.
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First time really hitting the Opus wedges tonight in The SIM tonight and felt great off the face and the spin I was seeing was great. I need to order me a few and get these out on the course.
Past one's were more of a grayish color other than the MD3, if I'm remembering right?
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My JAWS versions were a dark black
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Pics or it never happened. Evenly?
Hard to tell in thd picture but most of the blue is gone.
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Look at those nice straight brush marks. Mine are….sot straight. Hahaha
I'd be interested in the differences in ball flight overall, as well as spin differences on bump and run shots.
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I can already tell you on full swings its 3* of launch difference.
For me, greenside, the differences are more minimal, I believe it was a handful of RPM.
I've seen the same thing. 3-5 degrees lower on launch that same degree JAWS raw wedges.
I hit a chip in my first round with the Opus out of long rough with the ball sitting down that came out low with enough spin to have it check up to within 3 feet from 40 feet away. Probably more to do with the new grooves/face than the wedge design but how easy it was to get that out of the crap with a 54 S grind. So far all positives.
Example video of the chip. You can see how quickly it checks up even coming out of a heavy rough that I had to chop down into.
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Bummer. Sand is dumb. lol
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Played the 54W as my SW exclusively today, man, it is wild how much more firm the Opus feedback is to me in that spot than the Opus Platinum.
That said, the W sole is just crazy good for me. I can hit all the shots with it, because I freaking LOVE using the bounce on a higher bounce club, from ANY lie.
So, I am a little torn.
One more round tomorrow, then maybe I make the swap this weekend.
That said, the W sole is just crazy good for me. I can hit all the shots with it, because I freaking LOVE using the bounce on a higher bounce club, from ANY lie.
So, I am a little torn.
One more round tomorrow, then maybe I make the swap this weekend.
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Last night was a practice night and I was on the last hole and I dropped 12 balls about 25 yards away to the pin and off the green. The grouping I was able to put in there was insane. I’ve moved the ball a little back in my stance to bring the ball in a bit lower and it’s like it opened up a new gear with the Platinum. I putted out and made 8/12 of them. I’ll take those chances all day every day.
I know these are still newer grooves, but I’ve put some decent work in with this wedge so far and hadn’t seen those kind of results yet. Now it will matter if I can do it when it’s only one chance. But the adjustment has given me a ton of confidence.
I also think it unlocked that grind for me a little bit more. I’ve had a bit of a digging issue with the Z and I didn’t have a single miss hit last night. I said it in the irons thread, but man I hate when everything comes together when the season is essentially over lol
I know these are still newer grooves, but I’ve put some decent work in with this wedge so far and hadn’t seen those kind of results yet. Now it will matter if I can do it when it’s only one chance. But the adjustment has given me a ton of confidence.
I also think it unlocked that grind for me a little bit more. I’ve had a bit of a digging issue with the Z and I didn’t have a single miss hit last night. I said it in the irons thread, but man I hate when everything comes together when the season is essentially over lol
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it seems so simple..
I play the 54 PM grind w 14 bounce - but need an upgrade - I am basically a non divoter - what grind bounce might be a good fit?
Went to the local DSG today and was looking for a 48 degree wedge. Only one listed online was a Vokey. To my surprise an Opus was sitting there as well. I got to hit them both on the monitor. Given it was a cheaper indoor mat with a well beated Chrome Tour I was able to hit some knock down shots and short chips with each. On a full swing I was seeing 21 degree launch, 9200rpm spin, with a carry of 125. I'll have to get it outside to know for certain what I have but its a worthy test against my set gap wedge.
The differentiating factor... I've received products from Callaway with Jason Finley's name on the box. I've had dinner with him and Mike Brennan as well as played golf. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Vokey, I just had an allegiance and roughly 1k more spin with this wedge.
Time to test it out
The differentiating factor... I've received products from Callaway with Jason Finley's name on the box. I've had dinner with him and Mike Brennan as well as played golf. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Vokey, I just had an allegiance and roughly 1k more spin with this wedge.
Time to test it out
I continue to have a dilema. I am a bit better with the C Grind on the 58* around the greens. However, as I have continued to work with it, I am seeing the benefit of the 58* Platinum for shots that range from 50 to 100 yards. Today, I set up birdies by using my 58* Platinum on a 76 yard approach and then a 95 yard approach. It seems like the Z grind and the C grind are close enough that I should be able to adapt with the Z grind around the greens. Probably going to leave the Platinum in the bag and be patient, because there definitely is a better ability to flight those longer shots and keep the window a little lower.
Took the Opus 48/10S to the short course today with a couple of other wedges. Results were good, but not great. First day out I can say I was able to flight them down and didn't have any unexpected jumpers. I took the i530 PW and UW with me as well as the 52 and 58 for around the greens; I hit multiple shots with the set wedges and then the Opus. The feel isn't even close. The Opus feels so much better. Through the ball and the ground feels much better as well. I played several knock down shots into some really nice greens today that were 50-90 yards. The ball (Chrome Tour) grabbed very well on higher shots and released and ran when I needed. (This is a shot I've been missing)
One green had a far back pin and a back tee box. I didn't have my range finder with me but the sign said it was 125 to the middle. So likely 140. I was able to get pin high very easily with the i530 PW and could almost get there with the UW. I was about 5 yards short with the Opus. The course is 9 holes so on the second time around I gave the Opus a full swing and got it to pin high. The i530 PW and UW got the same treatment. The UW turned left and was over the green. The PW went straight over the flag and left a really tough pitch back up.
I need to bend the Opus 2 or 3 flat. I looks closed to me and wants to go left. May be an eye ball thing but thats the primary concern.
One green had a far back pin and a back tee box. I didn't have my range finder with me but the sign said it was 125 to the middle. So likely 140. I was able to get pin high very easily with the i530 PW and could almost get there with the UW. I was about 5 yards short with the Opus. The course is 9 holes so on the second time around I gave the Opus a full swing and got it to pin high. The i530 PW and UW got the same treatment. The UW turned left and was over the green. The PW went straight over the flag and left a really tough pitch back up.
I need to bend the Opus 2 or 3 flat. I looks closed to me and wants to go left. May be an eye ball thing but thats the primary concern.
First time out for waaaay too long yesterday. 54/S & 58/T got way too much work.
Greens are super firm so any ball coming into it is skidding rather than biting.
Rusty game showed as I had some chips that were just over hit, put another ball down (slow round) & able to get it inside 10ft.
Feel is still firm, the Platinum is definitely firmer feel than the Opus in my mind. Doing keep ups with a ball (Pro V1 or Chrome Soft) really helps understand the face and grooves, if it went to the edges or outside of the grooves you really feel how firm the head is, back in the middle it's a nice, solid feel.
Greens are super firm so any ball coming into it is skidding rather than biting.
Rusty game showed as I had some chips that were just over hit, put another ball down (slow round) & able to get it inside 10ft.
Feel is still firm, the Platinum is definitely firmer feel than the Opus in my mind. Doing keep ups with a ball (Pro V1 or Chrome Soft) really helps understand the face and grooves, if it went to the edges or outside of the grooves you really feel how firm the head is, back in the middle it's a nice, solid feel.
Played a course I play once a year or so and had a mix of results but that’s in part of not getting a chance to play a lot lately. One shot I was happy with was being able to get the 60z out of a bunker that had quite a steep wall I needed to get it over quickly and cover some green and managed to do both.
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I had FOUR balls roll up the face today on longer chips/pitches today (with my Platinum). That broke my back when it came to scoring. I was honestly shocked after how beautifully these have performed so far. Won't think much of it. Just stung a little more with it being the last round of the year
Had a couple of those today but was in some decently fluffy grass that levitated the ball, so I chalked mine up to that.
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Three of my four were decent lies. It was surprising to say the least. I was confident each time (even after each time it had happened) because it's something that I hadn't seen my entire time with them. I doubt it was anything that would have been consistent. I most likely noticed it more since it was my last chance to use them outside, so I was hyper focused on results with all my clubs today
Opus Platinum 54 10/Z is in hand for review.
Look at that pretty blue
This is such a good looking golf shaft. Same shaft just in the gunmetal finish from the regular Opus, I believe
Against a straight grout line you can see the slight curve of the Opus line. Love this look compared to the straight leading edge on the Jaws Raw.
I measure about 3 quarters is how high the leading edge is above a hard surface. When I did the same on the Opus with the T grind it was between 2 and 3 quarters where the leading edge was there.
Look at that pretty blue
This is such a good looking golf shaft. Same shaft just in the gunmetal finish from the regular Opus, I believe
Against a straight grout line you can see the slight curve of the Opus line. Love this look compared to the straight leading edge on the Jaws Raw.
I measure about 3 quarters is how high the leading edge is above a hard surface. When I did the same on the Opus with the T grind it was between 2 and 3 quarters where the leading edge was there.
Will she be instantly used in the rocks or spared for awhile?