The Mack Daddy 5 JAWS is Roger Cleveland's 2019 wedge for Callaway, and the Tour Grind version is the one built for players who like to move the face around. It comes in lofts from 48 all the way up to a 64, so you can fill the gap wedge slot or carry a lob wedge sharp enough to open way up around the green. The forged construction gives it a softer, more connected feel at impact than a cast head, which matters most on the little touch shots where you want to feel the ball sit on the face.
The headline here is the grooves. JAWS grooves are cut more aggressively than the previous Mack Daddy models, with a sharper edge and a steeper sidewall angle that bites into the cover for more spin. Callaway pairs those with Groove-In-Groove technology, a set of laser-milled micro grooves running between the main ones. On the higher lofts those micro grooves are angled to add spin specifically on open-face shots, which is exactly the situation a Tour Grind buyer finds themselves in.
What you get is a wedge that spins hard on both full swings and half shots, with a sole shaped for shotmaking rather than max forgiveness. It rewards a player who controls their low point and wants the face to respond when they manipulate it. This is not a game-improvement wedge trying to hide its intentions.
Callaway Mack Daddy 5 JAWS Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Tour Grind
- Loft range
- 48 to 64 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 8
- Model year
- 2019
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 50° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 52° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 54° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 56° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 58° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 60° | 10° | W | Chrome |
| 64° | 10° | W | Chrome |
Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
Technology
About the Callaway Mack Daddy 5 JAWS
The Tour Grind sole is the versatile, lower-bounce option in the MD5 JAWS lineup, with heel and toe relief that lets you open the face without the leading edge sitting up off the turf. That makes it a natural fit for firm turf and players who like to flight shots down, hit flops, and play the ball off tight lies. On soft, fluffy conditions or for a steep, digging swing, one of the wider-sole grinds would give more room for error, so this grind assumes you know how you deliver the club. The head is forged carbon steel, and Callaway offered it in a chrome finish along with a matte-style option that cuts glare at address. Shaping is clean and compact behind the ball, the kind of profile a better player wants staring back at them. Nothing about the look is loud. The sole grind and the JAWS grooves do the talking.
Who Should Play the Callaway Mack Daddy 5 JAWS?
- ✓Mid to low handicap players who control their low point and want a wedge that reacts when they open or lean the face.
- ✓Anyone playing firm turf or tight lies where a lower-bounce, relieved sole works better than a wide, bouncy one.
- ✓Short-game players chasing maximum spin on both full wedges and delicate partial shots.
- ✓Players who want a genuine 60, 62, or 64 for high, soft shots and are comfortable with the demands of a low-bounce lob wedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Tour Grind on the Mack Daddy 5 JAWS do?
It is the shotmaker's sole in the MD5 JAWS range. Lower bounce with heel and toe relief lets you open the face and lay it flat on the turf without the leading edge rising. That helps with flops, tight lies, and firmer conditions. If you play soft turf or take big divots, a wider grind gives you more forgiveness.
Is the Mack Daddy 5 JAWS forged?
This version is forged, which gives a softer feel at impact than a cast head. You notice it most on short chips and partial shots where feedback off the face tells you how the ball came off. The forging does not change spin, the JAWS grooves handle that.
How much spin do the JAWS grooves add?
The grooves are cut sharper and with a steeper sidewall than earlier Mack Daddy wedges, so they grab the cover harder for more spin. Groove-In-Groove micro grooves between the main grooves add extra bite, and on the higher lofts they are angled to spin open-face shots. Fresh grooves on a firm-cover ball off a clean lie is where you feel it most.
Which lofts should I carry in the MD5 JAWS Tour Grind?
Lofts run from 48 to 64. A common setup is a 50 or 52 gap wedge, a 56 sand wedge, and a 58 or 60 lob wedge. The 62 and 64 exist for players who want an extra-high, soft option, but those are low-bounce and demand precise contact, so only add one if your short game can handle it.
Who should skip this wedge?
Higher handicappers and steep, digging swings are better served by a wider, higher-bounce grind that is more forgiving on fat and thin strikes. The Tour Grind assumes you deliver the club fairly cleanly and want to work the face. If you want a wedge that just gets the ball on the green without much thought, this is not the one.
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