Wedge · 2020
Callaway Jaws MD5
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 9 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks89
- Feel88
- Sound86
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a better player who wants a classic tour-blade wedge with elite spin, a soft feel and the grind range to fit any stroke and turf condition.
You want maximum forgiveness, a larger cavity-back head, or the latest release.
Pros
- JAWS grooves with 84 contact points for the most aggressive groove in golf
- Five grinds across 23 loft/bounce options for elite fitting
- A solid yet soft feel - pleasantly soft off the face
- A classic, compact Mack Daddy tour-blade look
Cons
- A compact tour blade - less forgiving than a cavity-back wedge
- Rewards a clean strike from a better player
- A 2020 model - several years old now
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidTour-blade - modest by design. The MD5 is a compact, traditional tour-blade wedge built for shotmaking rather than forgiveness; the many grind options help fit the head to a stroke but it remains a player's blade. Among the less forgiving wedges - a tour shape that rewards a clean strike.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the JAWS grooves added 500 RPM of spin and dropped launch by 1 degree versus the MD4 for controlled flight, the aggressive grooves giving consistent distance control. Among the better wedges for distance control.
Workability
StrongHighly workable - five grind choices (C, low-bounce W, S, X and W) across 23 loft/bounce options, the tour-blade shape and grind range giving shotmaking versatility. Among the more workable wedges - a tour blade with elite fitting options.
Feel
ExcellentSoft and refined - a solid yet soft feel, with impact pleasantly soft off the face, a responsive tour feel. Among the better wedge feels - a soft, refined tour blade.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, muted note - the soft off-the-face impact gives a muted sound, a refined acoustic. A clean, muted note.
Looks at address
ExcellentAmong the best - the classic Mack Daddy tour-blade shape is clean and compact at address, a traditional, confidence-inspiring look. Among the cleaner tour-blade wedges.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Callaway JAWS MD5 Wedge Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at The Spin Monster Returns: Callaway JAWS MD5 Wedge - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Callaway Jaws MD5 Wedge Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Callaway Jaws MD5 Wedge Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Callaway Mack Daddy 5 Jaws Wedge Review - Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Jaws MD5 best for?
You're a better player who wants a classic tour-blade wedge with elite spin, a soft feel and the grind range to fit any stroke and turf condition.
Who should avoid the Callaway Jaws MD5?
You want maximum forgiveness, a larger cavity-back head, or the latest release.
What handicap is the Callaway Jaws MD5 suitable for?
The Callaway Jaws MD5 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Callaway Jaws MD5 best at?
In our research the Callaway Jaws MD5 rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.