Wedge · 2020
Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw
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
- Looks90
- Feel88
- Sound86
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a better player who wants the MD5's elite spin and tour-blade shotmaking in a raw, low-glare finish, with expanded grind options for tight lies and high lofts.
You want maximum forgiveness, a finish that won't rust, or the latest release.
Pros
- Every bit of the JAWS MD5 spin technology in a raw, low-glare finish
- Adds an X-grind in 54/56 and a low-bounce T-grind to the range
- Elite spin - JAWS grooves and 84 contact points
- A solid yet soft feel, pleasantly soft off the face
Cons
- A compact tour blade - less forgiving than a cavity-back wedge
- The raw face rusts over time, which some players dislike
- A 2020 model - several years old now
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidTour-blade - modest by design. The MD5 head is a compact, traditional tour-blade built for shotmaking rather than forgiveness; the Raw is the same MD5 head with every bit of the technology, just a raw finish. Among the less forgiving wedges - a tour shape that rewards a clean strike.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the Raw offers the same high, consistent spin as the finished MD5; the JAWS grooves added 500 RPM and dropped launch 1 degree versus the MD4 (and rust does not add spin), the grooves giving controlled flight. Among the better wedges for distance control.
Workability
StrongHighly workable - the Raw adds two grind options (the X-grind extended to 54 and 56 degrees and a new high-loft, low-bounce 8-degree T-grind) on top of the MD5's grind range, the tour-blade shape and grinds giving shotmaking versatility. Among the more workable wedges - a tour blade with elite, expanded grind options.
Feel
ExcellentSoft and refined - the MD5 has a solid yet soft feel, pleasantly soft off the face, a responsive tour feel. Among the better wedge feels - a soft, refined tour blade, with the raw face wearing in over time.
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
Class-leadingAmong the best - the raw finish gives a low-glare look many tour players prefer (also offered in a sleek Tour Grey that wears over time), a classic Mack Daddy tour-blade shape. Among the cleanest tour-blade wedges - a striking raw, low-glare look.
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 Raw Wedge - MyGolfSpy
- 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 - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Callaway Jaws MD5 Wedge Review - Today's Golfer
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw best for?
You're a better player who wants the MD5's elite spin and tour-blade shotmaking in a raw, low-glare finish, with expanded grind options for tight lies and high lofts.
Who should avoid the Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw?
You want maximum forgiveness, a finish that won't rust, or the latest release.
What handicap is the Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw suitable for?
The Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw best at?
In our research the Callaway Jaws MD5 Raw rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.