Callaway JAWS Full Toe Wedge Review

Name: Callaway JAWS Full Toe Wedge
Price: $200-$210 depending on store
Features: Full face JAWS grooves, offset groove-in-groove technology, all-new raw face, specialized C-Grind, full toe for high CG

Pros: Large sweet spot, very well balanced club, versatile for a variety of wedge shots, very forgiving, great for spin generation
Cons: None

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Overall Rating:  5 out of 5

 

The JAWS Full Toe wedge is the latest addition to Callaway's current line of wedges. In this edition of the club, Callaway claims to have achieved something quite special; the perfect wedge for both full control and ultimate spin generation.

 

The club is loaded with Callaway's latest tech including a raw face filled with JAWS grooves and new offset groove-in-groove technology. The Full Toe design also claims to raise CG away from the heel of the club, resulting in better contact and feel.

I've been testing out the 60 degree steel-shaft version of this club for about a month now and am genuinely impressed with it.

 

Aesthetically, this is a great looking club and an eye-catcher when sitting in your bag. Immediately one notices the grooves on the face running right to the top and the distinct four recessed weight cavities on the back. The design lines on the underside of the club are very attractive as well. The club screams high-quality, as it should for a club in this price range.

 

What struck me when I first picked up the club was its weighting. I wouldn't say its a light or heavy club, but its balancing is spot on. It feels great in your hands even when gripping up or down for different shots, allowing you to always make smooth and consistent swings, which are key for wedge play. It's a club that puts you in control and once you get comfortable with it, it's a genuine pin-chaser.

 

Throughout my usage, I tried out the club from practically every location within 60 yards of the hole and I am happy to say it performed excellently every time. From bunkers, to thick rough, to tight fairway lies, this wedge could do it all. It's one of the most versatile wedges that I've ever played. Bunker play, in particular, was actually quite fun with this club; it seemed to get out of everything.

 

Some must be said about the spin this club can generate, which is quite a lot. It's a real game changer knowing that you can play into any green with confidence that there's enough spin on your ball to stick the landing. I loved hitting this club from the fairway into the green and watching it just stop immediately when it lands. And when paired with Callaway's Supersoft ball, the results are jaw-droppingly good.

In addition to versatility, the wedge is very forgiving. Callaway's claim of a large sweet spot may be true, but for me, I like seeing a face full of grooves when I look down at the club/ball in a bad lie. To me, it makes the club head appear larger. Plus it gives me that extra bit of confidence that I can make good contact with the ball. And when I didn't make good contact, the results were not as poor as expected. Thin or fat shots still seemed to work out.

 

In terms of function, this club hits all the marks and I've found absolutely nothing wrong with it. The only thing I could see becoming an issue for some is the recessed weight cavities filling up with dirt, but to me, that's no issue at all.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Callaway has outdone themselves with the JAWS Full Toe wedge. This is a well thought out club that does what it claims to do. From forgiveness, to versatility, to all-round feel, this club does it all, and looks good doing it. It's a club that gets better and better the more you dial it in and can easily become the go-to club in your bag. I know I will be gaming it as much as possible from now on.

I would recommend this club for every golfer who wants to become a great wedge player. This is the club that will get it done for you and the club that will get better as your skills develop. High handicappers who may not always make clean contact will benefit from this club's forgiveness, whereas low handicappers will be able to take full advantage of this club's versatility.

 

It is for these reasons that we are giving the Callaway JAWS Full Toe wedge our first ever 5/5 product rating! A worthy recipient without question. 

 

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Have you gamed the Callaway JAWS Full Toe wedge? If so, leave a comment below about your experience with it.

-Nick

Toronto Golf Reviews