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Callaway extends MD3 wedge line with three new options
In recent years, there’s been nothing more helpful to the average golfer’s short game than the introduction of wedge grind options. The result of a short game shot is so dependent on clean contact, and having vast options allows more golfers to marry their attack angles with a sole grind.
As such, Callaway has extended its already extensive line of Mack Daddy 3 — or “MD3 Milled” — wedges to better suit the needs of the everyday golfer.
In its original launch, which you can read more about here, Callaway offered C, S (Standard) and W (Wide) grinds progressively throughout a range of eight different lofts from 46-to-60 degrees. While the W-Grind, which is a wide sole that has more bounce and allows for steeper angles of attack, was offered in the 54-to-60 degree options, it was not available in the 50- and 52-degree options.
That has now changed.
The W-grinds will now be offered in 50- and 52-degree lofts, and will have a more cambered sole than original lofts, leading to improved turf interaction and trajectory, according to Callaway. This may allow golfers to be more aggressive with their swings due to the higher bounce of the W-Grind.
Callaway is also introducing a 64-degree lob wedge with a C-Grind. If you’ve ever been short-sided, and need a high-soft shot to get the golf ball to stop near the pin, you know why a 64-degree wedge could be useful. Why a C-grind? With its trailing edge relief, the C-Grind allows golfers to open the wedge further without the leading edge lifting up off of the turf.
Also, as with the originally launched wedges, the new offerings will use Callaway’s “progressive groove designs,” where the lower lofts have narrow and deep grooves for more iron-like behavior, while the higher lofts have wider and flatter grooves for greater control.
The new 50-W, 52-W and 64-C wedges will be available on June 3 for $129.99 each.
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Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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Donald Quiote
May 26, 2016 at 3:18 pm
I do enjoy the MD3 wedges. I like the 3 grind options from Callaway so it does not get super confusing but give me options. I have the S grinds and then a W grind in my 58. Very solid wedges.
joro
May 25, 2016 at 10:07 am
What we need is more grinds, we need to go from A to Z grinds and numbered 1 to 100 so we can really be confused on our next 500 Dollar Wedge. Boy are Golfers suckers for the latest and greatest “weapons”. This whole thing is laughable and sad at the same time, and the Super Duper Genius Wedge and Putter makers are loving it.
JDSPGA
May 27, 2016 at 9:51 am
Are you serious?
Callaway only has THREE grinds. It’s really quite simple. S for Standard grind. C for Creative grind which just has a bit more heel relief so you can open it up without adding too much bounce. W for Wide sole for steeper attack angles. It’s all that difficult…..
Titleist on the other hand…..
Mark
May 25, 2016 at 2:32 am
Great looking wedges but feel even worse than latest Vokey heads. Why they are cast is a mystery.
Other Paul
May 25, 2016 at 12:18 am
I love these wedge. Great looking and awesome spin.
LL Cool Single Length
May 24, 2016 at 7:38 pm
Why? Nobody likes these wedges. Bring back the forged