WEDGES
CALLAWAY Opus/Opus Platinum R3 700/TBA
CLEVELAND CBX4 ZipCore R3 500
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
• Tighter-spaced grooves mean more groove edges on the ball for increased spin but with a lower, more controllable launch. • The groove-in-groove design creates spin when opening the face. • The Platinum model has an 18-gram tungsten weight in the topline to pull the centre of gravity up higher to create a lower launch. • Top 5 in Performance, middle- and high-handicaps • Opus: 17 options (48- 60 degrees), 4 sole grinds, 2 finishes. Opus Platinum: 8 options
• The larger, cavity-back design minimises the loss of ball speed
on mis-hits. In other words, they are uber forgiving.
PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★★
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
• The lightweight
ZipCore material in the hosel area allows the removal of 14 grams that is relocated to achieve the optimal centre of gravity.
‘Gunmetal-finish option increases cool factor. Goes
‘Larger face and wider sole make it feel more forgiving on full and partial shots. The sole never lets the club dig. You can be more
• The V-shape sole
stretches from heel to toe for smoother turf interaction. • Each wedge features a loft-dependent face finish that adds friction at impact.
through dirt easily on full shots with better-than-average distance and spin. Carves the sand just like a pumpkin.’ – 7-HANDICAP
aggressive.’ – 13-HANDICAP
• 9 options (44-60
(54-60 degrees), 2 grinds, 2 finishes
degrees), 3 sole grinds, 1 finish
AESTHETICS
AESTHETICS
Plain
Elaborate
Plain
Elaborate
SENSORY
SENSORY
Softer
Firmer
Softer
Firmer
FULL SWING
FULL SWING
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
SAND
SAND
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
GREENSIDE
GREENSIDE
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
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