Callaway Opus SP (2025) vs Ping S259 (2026) Wedges

Loft, bounce and grind options for two wedges golfers cross-shop. Callaway Opus SP and Ping S259 each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	Callaway Opus SP	Ping S259
Category	Tour Grind	Tour Grind
Model year	2025	2026
Loft options	48° to 64°	46° to 62°
Bounce range	7° to 14°	6° to 14°
Grinds	C, S, T, W, X	B, E, H, S, T, W
Finishes	chrome	chrome
MSRP	$159.99	$217.5
Technology	Forged, Progressive Lofts	-

Key Differences

•The Opus SP comes in 48° to 64° (8 lofts), the S259 in 46° to 62° (9 lofts). The S259 gives you more loft choices for gapping.
•Bounce runs 7° to 14° on the Opus SP and 6° to 14° on the S259. The S259 covers a wider bounce range, so it is easier to match to your turf and attack angle.
•The Opus SP offers 5 grinds (C, S, T, W and X) against 6 grinds (B, E, H, S, T and W) for the S259; more grinds means more sole shapes to fit how you deliver the club.
•At list price the Opus SP is $57.51 cheaper per wedge than the S259 ($159.99 vs $217.5 MSRP).
•Only the Opus SP is tagged Forged and Progressive Lofts.
•The S259 is the newer design by 1 years (2026 vs 2025), which usually means the Opus SP is the one you will find discounted.

Loft, Bounce and Grind Options

Callaway Opus SP vs Ping S259 loft, bounce and grind options
Loft	Callaway Opus SP	Ping S259
46°	-	12° S
48°	10° S	12° S
50°	10° S	12° S, 14° W
52°	10° S	12° S, 14° W
54°	10° S, 12° X	10° H, 12° S, 14° W
56°	10° S, 12° X, 14° W	10° H, 12° S, 14° W
58°	7° T, 8° C, 10° S, 12° X, 14° W	6° T, 8° B, 10° H, 12° E, 12° S, 14° W
60°	7° T, 8° C, 10° S, 12° X, 14° W	6° T, 8° B, 10° H, 12° E, 12° S, 14° W
62°	-	6° T
64°	7° T, 8° C	-

Each cell lists bounce and grind options on file for that loft; retailers and fitters may carry more.

Verdict

The Callaway Opus SP and Ping S259 are both chrome tour grind wedges, so the split comes down to fitting range against price. The S259 runs 46° to 62° across 9 lofts, with bounce from 6° to 14° and six grinds. The Opus SP covers 48° to 64° in 8 lofts, bounce from 7° to 14°, and five grinds. That extra loft, lower bounce floor and additional sole shape make the Ping easier to match to a specific gap, turf or attack angle. The Callaway answers with forged construction and progressive lofts, and it is the only one of the pair that reaches 64°. Fitting precision favors the S259. A forged head, or the need for the highest loft, favors the Opus SP.

At list price the Opus SP is $57.51 cheaper per wedge, $159.99 against $217.5, and as the 2025 design next to the 2026 S259 it is also the one more likely to turn up discounted. Across a full set of wedges that gap adds up. The Opus SP is the pick for most golfers, unless a specific S259 grind or bounce solves a problem the Callaway cannot. Choose the S259 if fitting precision matters more than price. Choose the Opus SP if forged construction and value matter more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers more loft options, the Opus SP or the S259?

The S259 comes in 9 lofts against 8 for the Opus SP. More lofts make it easier to gap a set 4 to 6 degrees apart from your pitching wedge down.

Which has more bounce, the Opus SP or the S259?

The Opus SP runs 7° to 14° of bounce and the S259 6° to 14°. Higher bounce suits soft turf, fluffy sand and steep swings; lower bounce suits firm conditions and shallow, sweeping deliveries.

Which costs more, the Opus SP or the S259?

At list price the Opus SP is the cheaper wedge: $159.99 against $217.5 MSRP. The older of the two usually carries the bigger discount.

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