Slotting into the Callaway Jaws wedge line-up is the new Raw edition. Designed by Roger Cleveland and said to feature the most aggressive grooves in golf, I was keen to put it to the test to find out how it compared to the best wedges on the market.
To do this, I headed out to Royal Troon, the ideal location to thoroughly assess every aspect of performance. But before delving deeper, the first thing to mention is that, from every angle, this wedge looks incredible. Whether you prefer the chrome or black plasma finish, you will not be disappointed.
It’s a wedge that looks the part in the bag, but how does it perform?
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Over the ball, the classic shaping, straight leading edge and minimal offset combine to inspire confidence, while from the back, the subtle style touches and weight system make it a wedge that also sits pretty in the bag. I’ve already noticed some rusting on the chrome model which I think gives it an extra edge.
The Callaway Jaws Raw is a wedge that inspires confidence at address
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Onto the course, and I was really impressed by the spin on offer from the milled micro-grooves and Raw face. Removing the plating allows for a more direct contact and I saw this in action across every length of shot. Specifically, the spin on even short chips blew me away. Whether floating the ball a little higher or chasing something close to the ground, the level of control was as good, if not better than anything I’ve tested this year.
This was helped by the introduction of the new “Z Grind” that has been designed to skid rather than dig into the turf. It enabled me to nip the ball off the firm links ground with ease, as well as escape bunkers that didn’t have as much sand in them.
The spin on offer from the bunker and when chipping is exceptional
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In addition, I also tested the standard “S” sole design in the 52° and 56° – both with 10° of bounce – and it was versatile enough to deliver solid performance from tight lies and out the rough, making it comfortably one of the best…
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