On the 12 flop shots I hit with the wedge, I managed to get 9 of 12 within 10 feet of the hole from a short-sided position. Pricing may vary.įor its new Jaws Full Toe wedges, which are meant to replace the PM Grind wedges in its lineup, Callaway has pulled some of the effective ideas from the PM Grind wedges and honed them for broader use. Having the ability to completely open up the face and not have a raised leading edge staring back at me made it easier to attack the ball on a flop and not have to worry about whether I’d catch it heavy or send it screaming clear across the green.Īll of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. Even on low percentage shots, like a flop, it slid through the ground without any unwanted digging. Of the wedges I’ve tested over the last year, the Jaws Full Toe ranks near the top in turf interaction. The heel and toe relief on the C-Grind is extremely aggressive, which allows you to open up the face and get the leading edge underneath the ball going through the turf. From the moment I picked up Callaway’s Jaws Full Toe wedge, something felt different. I’ve tried plenty of wedges (and grinds) over the years and never could find one that allowed me to execute the shot - until now. The end result of a perfectly struck flop shot. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss having the flop shot in my back pocket. My short game is probably my biggest strength, and I’m happy to report my game hasn’t suffered with a 58-degree in the bag. The sound advice caused me to drop my 60-degree years ago and opt for a 58-degree - and the higher percentage shots - on the course. A lob wedge will cost you strokes if you don’t know how to properly wield it on the course. They’re much better off learning how to perfect shots with a 56-degree. Heck, I’ve had chats with Bob Vokey and Roger Cleveland, two titans in the equipment industry, and both agree the average golfer - let’s assume “average” is a mid-handicap - should not be carrying a lob wedge. Some of you are probably screaming at your screen that I should be taking the high percentage play (along the ground) anyway. I don’t know where things went wrong, but somewhere along the way, I stopped taking chances on short-sided shots around the green.Īt this point, you’re probably wondering why this is such a big deal. The results: I’m going to admit something that I’ve kept to myself for the past five or so years: I can’t hit a flop shot to save my life. The test: Attempt to execute a short-sided flop from a tight lie. The tools: Callaway Jaws Full Toe (60-10 degrees True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner Tour Issue 115 shaft), 1 dozen Titleist Pro V1x 2021 balls Welcome to ’s ClubTest Proving Ground, where Managing Equipment Editor Jonathan Wall and Senior Equipment Editor Andrew Tursky put the latest designs and groundbreaking technology in the equipment space to the test on the range and the course. Flop shots are back in play for the author of this article.
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