Callaway · Wedge · 2020
Jaws MD5
CaddyIndex™ breakdown: what our research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
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
Tour-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
A 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
Highly 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
Soft 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
A soft, muted note - the soft off-the-face impact gives a muted sound, a refined acoustic. A clean, muted note.
Looks at address
Among 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
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons we read while grading this club.