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Callaway to release “Tour Grind” Mack Daddy 2 Wedges
Callaway has announced the release of its Mack Daddy 2 “Tour Grind” wedges, which have tour-validated C-Grind sole designs, as well as straighter leading edges and higher-peaked toes than the company’s original Mack Daddy 2 wedge models.
The Tour Grind wedges were first spotted on the PGA Tour at the Shell Houston Open in April, and players including Pat Perez, Matt Every, Patrick Reed, Freddie Jacobson, Branden Grace, Brian Stuard, Stuart Appleby, Sang-Moon Bae, Danny Lee and Nicolas Colsaerts have all used the wedges on the PGA Tour.
The Tour Grind, or T Grind wedges are available in lofts of 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees, and will be in stores on July 18 in both Callaway’s Soft Chrome and Slate finishes.
Like the Mack Daddy 2 wedges (click here to read our review of the MD2’s), the T Grind wedges are forged from 1020 carbon steel and have the company’s 5V grooves in the 58- and 60-degree models for maximum spin. The 52- and 54- and 56-degree models have Callaway’s 20V grooves, which produce slightly less spin.
The wedges come stock with True Temper’s Dynamic Gold S300 shafts, and use a Golf Pride “Whiteout” grip with an “acid yellow” accent color that matches the paint fill of the wedges.
Additional Specs
52° – 10° of bounce, 35.375” long, available in left hand
54° – 11° of bounce, 35.25” long, not available in left hand
56° – 11° of bounce, 35.25” long, available in left hand
58° – 9° of bounce, 35.125” long, available in left hand
60° – 9° of bounce, 35.125” long, available in left hand
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- Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.
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- Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max
Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord
See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.
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New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.
The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.
For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.
While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.
A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.
A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.
You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.
Pricing specs availability
- Irons: 4-PW
- Price: $149/oron
- Availability: Pre-order
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Gary Lewis
Aug 10, 2014 at 11:17 am
Just got a 60.09 with the Project X Flighted 95 shaft and at some point soon will be adding a 56 or 54 bent to 55. I have some of the Cally Mack Daddy wedges already and really like the playability a lot, as good or better than ANY wedge out there imho. The Mack Daddy 2 Tour wedge will probably be a pretty big seller because a lot of folks like the idea of a tour grind. The tour grind no doubt has a lot of versatility and might require a little more practice because of having less bounce.
Austin Goodman
Jul 16, 2014 at 12:07 am
Just picked up a 52* and 58* degree in these bad boys at my local PGA Superstore in Irvine today….All I can say is that the Tour Grind is by far the best wedge I have ever played
Learn
Jun 13, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Actually, Nike invented the modern golf ball. They were the first to injection mold a core. Just for clarification.
enrique
Jun 4, 2014 at 10:48 pm
The best part is that they don’t say “Designed by Roger Cleveland” on the back
OhioGolfDude
Jun 3, 2014 at 11:19 pm
If this means custom engraving as well, I can see myself getting a 54/58 combo. Love the C grind sole
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Jim F
Jun 2, 2014 at 9:54 pm
How exactly would a “tour grind wedge” help the average player, if any?
Dick
Jun 2, 2014 at 9:11 am
Finally something I’m interested in from Callaway.
Daniel overall
Jun 2, 2014 at 10:42 am
REALLY., ?! Callaway are king of innovation ! Are u really saying this is the first product from them that interests you !!
Dick
Jun 2, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Indeed, that’s exactly what I’m saying.
Ace
Jun 3, 2014 at 12:42 am
If that is indeed what you are saying then you have NO idea what you are talking about. Callaway is probably the most innovative golf company around. Get a clue.
Nick O'Hern
Jun 3, 2014 at 5:05 am
+1
MHendon
Jun 3, 2014 at 1:12 am
I’m not sure I’d call Callaway the King of innovation. I think that title would more appropriately go to Ping with the invention of the perimeter weighted putter and irons, then you might give a nod to Taylormade for the invention of the first metal wood or Titleist for the invention of the modern ball. Those are true innovations, Callaway has more or less just piggy backed of those ideas.
markb
Jun 3, 2014 at 3:42 pm
Well, let’s give them props for the original Big Bertha. which is as important as the other paradigm shifts you mention. But I still wouldn’t call them the kings of innovation.
MHendon
Jun 4, 2014 at 12:23 am
Yes I thought about that as I was making my post. True they did make the first over sized titanium driver but I guess I kind of see that as an advancement on the metal wood instead of a true innovation. Personally I consider the perimeter weighted putter an irons the most significant innovation in modern times.