Callaway has taken the design of their new Opus SP (Spin Pocket) wedge and put it on steroids.
With the addition of the new Opus SP+ wedges, Callaway carried over the Spin Pocket design from the Opus SP, covering one area to raise the center of gravity, and pushed the CG even higher by adding 18 grams of tungsten to the top. The Spin Pocket itself is also 25 percent larger than the one on the Opus SP.
“The Opus SP+ takes the best qualities of the Opus SP, with a lower launch, more spin, and engineering control,” said Brian Herr, Callaway R&D Manager of Wedges. “A high CG helps us drive the ball down, which is control.”
Continue reading below to find out more about the Opus SP+ wedges, including my take on the release.
What’s really new about the Callaway Opus SP+ wedges – and why you should care
The most noticeable change to the Opus SP+ is the addition of an exposed tungsten plate just below the top of the flange on the back of the headstock.
That tungsten takes 18 grams of weight and moves it above the hitting surface, helping players drive the ball down and increase swing. If this sounds familiar, it’s actually an idea Callaway used two years ago on the Opus Platinum line, where they put tungsten under the top line to increase the CG of that wedge.
With the Opus SP+, Callaway uses 23 percent more tungsten than the Opus Platinum.
To achieve that complexity, Callaway designers made the empty Spin Pocket cavity in the sole of the wedge 25 percent larger than the Opus SP wedge.
Also, like the Opus Platinum, Callaway uses a unique MIM’d (Metal Injection Molding) face construction.
Otherwise, the new Opus SP+ features all the same technology as the Opus SP wedge line, including the tour-proven Shape 6 profile and new Spin Gen 2.0 face technology with a tighter line and 17˚ groove angle.
Callaway Opus SP+ Wedges
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What’s going on: A supercharged version of Callaway’s Opus SP wedge with a larger Spin Pocket and the addition of 18g tungsten on the top to raise the center of gravity. The SP+ also has a multi-component construction with MIM faces and an 8620 steel body.
Available lofts: 54˚, 56˚, 58˚ and 60˚
Whose: Players who want to reduce launch and increase spin with their wedges.
My take: High CG is the next frontier for wedges
It’s probably a step too far to say we’ve improved what can be done to get more out of the groove system on the face of the wedge, but everyone seems to be aiming for CG these days.
With the Opus SP+, Callaway seems to be doubling down on it.
Flying those 3/4 wedge shots and getting them to stop on a dime and even reverse is pretty easy to do with the SP+, and that’s usually a challenge for me as someone who doesn’t cover the ball very well.
With the SP+, it gives me a feeling that the ball will come out low with a lot of spin, so there’s no need to try to force it too much and let the ball lift the face.
I think you will see more companies focus on increasing the CGs on the wedges to create more spin, which will result in players having more control around the greens. Right now, the Opus SP+ might be the most extreme example yet.
Price, Specifications and Availability
Callaway’s new Opus SP+ wedges are available for pre-order now February 24 and will arrive at retail locations by March 6.
Each wedge will cost $229.
Opus SP+ Wedges are available in four lofts: 54˚, 56˚, 58˚ and 60˚. Each loft is available in three different grids: Z, X or S. The stock configuration is matched with True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 irons and True Temper Icon Velvet Grips.
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