Equipment
Hank Haney inspires Callaway’s new Sure Out wedges
PGA Tour players arrive to the green with an arsenal of specialized short-game shots to help them save a par or make a birdie. It’s a far different story for most amateur golfers; they just hope to make solid contact with a wedge.
Few golf instructors understand this juxtaposition better than Hank Haney. He’s known for helping Tiger Woods with his game during his prime, but now focuses his time helping average golfers shoot better scores. After signing an endorsement contract with Callaway last January, he told the company it could help average golfers play better with a wedge that took the fear out of their short games.
Callaway listened and its collaboration with Haney led to the development of the new Sure Out wedges, which look and function much differently than the company’s Mack Daddy wedges that are used on the PGA Tour.
First and foremost, the Sure Out wedges are designed to make bunker shots easier for average golfers. They use oversize club heads and wide, rounded soles to minimize turf resistance and prevent the clubs from “digging” in the sand. The design of the wedges also eliminates the need to open the club face at address, something Haney says most golfers are scared to do.
“It’s pretty much impossible to either blade or chunk this wedge,” says Dave Neville, Callaway’s Senior Director of Brand Management for Metalwoods and Wedges.
The wedges are also designed to be “shank proof;” their hosels are pulled back from the club face to give golfers more confidence around the greens.
Like Callaway’s Mack Daddy wedges, Sure Out models are made to spin. The wedges use 17 machined grooves that extend the width of the club face to increase spin on shots contacted on the toe and upper areas of the club face, common impact areas for average golfers. Like Callaway’s Mack Daddy Forged wedges, Sure Out models also have a smaller groove on the bottom of their club faces that Neville says is key for generating increase spin on short chip shots around the green.
The Sure Out wedges ($119.99) will be available on March 10 on Callaway’s website. Stock shaft options are the KBS Tour 90 (steel) and UST 65 (graphite). They’re available in lofts of 58 and 64 degrees.
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- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
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Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
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Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.
TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.
TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.
Can you see where this is going?
Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”
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TaylorMade PUDI
TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)
Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.
In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.
TaylorMade PDHY
TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).
Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.
Club Junkie’s take
Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.
For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.
PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?
TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:
- PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
- PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
- Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
- PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
- PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family
Pricing, specs, and availability
Price: $249.99
At retail: Now
Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)
PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed
PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed
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chinchbugs
Mar 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Alien wedge 1/10 the price and probably twice the clubs….and that is NOT saying much….
Up next from DL the perfecter club….take the perfect club and just increase the head cc’s and put a more recent shaft in it… can’t wait (yawn)
Warwick Weedon
Mar 2, 2017 at 1:16 am
I want one!! The anti shank hosel attracts me. The Alien did not work for me.
exrog
Mar 1, 2017 at 3:43 pm
this wedge $119.99. the EX-1 $59.99. ( it may be XE-1 , not sure but still…) Bazooka 1-out $49.99. all the exact same thing. I am an 8 handicap and struggle with sand shots. I have the bazooka 1-out that I have tried in the sand with not much success, but for chipping around the greens that club is fantastic. if I am playing a course with thicker rough around the greens I will put it in the bag.
N. D. Boondocks
Mar 1, 2017 at 11:29 am
I still will play my old Hogan Sure-Out if I know the bunkers are fluffy – very good results, then.
If I play it from a bunker with wet &/or packed sand – very bad results, then.
chinchbugs
Mar 1, 2017 at 8:39 am
You are SURE(ly) OUT of my foursome if you play this club!
Mat
Mar 1, 2017 at 5:09 am
Just another wedge with a Granny Flange™.
SlapHappy
Mar 1, 2017 at 1:41 am
I’m a gonna scoop some ice cream with that back flange area
SteveTT
Feb 28, 2017 at 8:58 pm
I don’t see the need for score lines abutting the top line of these wedges…. unless you happen to hit the ball very high up on the face…. and even then it won’t help! And if you think about it, the high up score lines will create added friction with the flying sand and could conceivably twist the clubface open due to the unequal face area higher than the last full score line at the hosel. Do you see my point?
Chopper
Mar 1, 2017 at 11:56 am
no.
Scott
Mar 1, 2017 at 12:07 pm
me either
Matt
Feb 28, 2017 at 7:44 pm
Have been gaining the 60PM for a couple of years, might give this a go
Gary
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:37 pm
besides the old alien version of this club Moe Norman used a version of this club years ago..sad to say but anyone over a 18 handicap should be using this club for chipping and sand shots….and for you guys that are good out of the sand these clubs are just plan amazing,
Cdub
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:35 pm
Haney will do anything to make a buck.
ArkJag
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:16 pm
Coming to a K-Mart discount rack near you….
Golfguy
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm
My brother-in-law up north sent me an interesting note. Believe it or not, you can still buy the Alien Sand Wedge at Costco Canada. 56 degrees of loft.
Travis
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:19 pm
What in God’s name is Callaway doing?!
They’re officially going downhill in my book. I was just thinking that Callaway is becoming a cheap and cheesy brand, and now this?!
rex235
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:13 pm
The Mack Daddy Wedges are available in Left Hand.
Like Thomas and Teresa Baretti are asking…
What about the “SURE OUT” model?
Blake
Feb 28, 2017 at 4:50 pm
“impossible to blade”
I highly doubt that
GhostofBenHogan
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Sure out of original ideas, eh Callaway?
Mark
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:10 pm
Pass the sick bag please. Absolutely hideous and an insult to Hogan wedges of old.
Desmond
Mar 4, 2017 at 3:10 am
Not many remember “Hogan”
See bankruptcy
CCTxGolf
Feb 28, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Strange lofts. 64* is a very, very niche wedge loft. As someone said below somebody playing a 64* probably has no need for this help/technology. It takes the other uses that a good player has for wedge with that much loft out of play. I find the 58* a strange choice too but at least somewhat more applicable for a mid high handicap player. Wonder why no “normal” sand wedge lifts.
Joshuaplaysgolf
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Possibly to offset the fact you can’t open it up? So these are supposed to produce auto flop shots?? Only answer I can think of.
CCTxGolf
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:20 pm
That’s very good reasoning. Almost like the wedges are just “auto” opened up! Lol Thanks for the input. Makes since
Jack
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:42 pm
I use a 60 because I hit it comfortably to about 90 yards, 3/4 about 75 yards (can max it to about 100+, but that’s not what I need, and an occasional bladed shot will go 120 lol). It comes in very handy for approach shots and I use it for chip shots too as it provides more loft and minimizing roll out. Why do you think it’s a strange choice?
The dude
Feb 28, 2017 at 1:59 pm
But in a statement Haney also said
“Really works best with the swing magic- power connector-impact snap-sky track devices-the Haney blueprint-swing plane caddie!”
This guy would endorse a pancake if they paid him to say it will improve your game…
Mike
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:08 pm
thats the best comment ever!!!!
Jim
Mar 1, 2017 at 1:13 pm
Amen!
Jim
Mar 2, 2017 at 10:32 am
I agree. Can HH possibly shill anything else. Everything he touches apparently is the best thing to improve your swing, your chipping, your whatever. Depending on the day of the week, and who is paying him that day, he’ll shill anything. Really lost credibility in my mind.
acemandrake
Feb 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm
I used to have the Hogan Sure Out.
It was best for bunkers with lots of fluffy sand.
JJ
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:38 am
First they buy the Ben Hogan Company and rob the Apex and Edge brand name and now this! Can’t believe they give the credit to Hank Haney. What’s next the Callaway Radial Irons? or Callaway Personal blades? Callaway Equilizer Wedge? Ben Hogan must be rolling over in his grave!
SlapHappy
Mar 1, 2017 at 1:40 am
Those are great ideas! But Callaway is already doing that. Keep up, will ya?
Thomas Barretti
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:37 am
will it be available in left hand
dr bloor
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:21 am
Kind of odd loft choices. 56* is traditional for a sand wedge, and if you really need that sole, you probably shouldn’t be thinking about putting a 64* in the bag.
TexasSnowman
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:14 am
not a fan of haney in general; but this is good. they should actually extend the concept into the 50-52-54-56 lofts.
dan
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:13 am
Ummm… you can’t just make the exact same wedge with the exact same name and give credit to Hank for “inventing” it. Anyone ever hear of the Hogan “sure out?” It’s literally the exact same shape and concept with slightly shorter grooves.
dan
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:18 am
Did I mention that it’s actually called the Hogan “Sure out” ?? Come on people!
Tom
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:29 am
upon investigation close ….but…
Geoff
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:13 am
Ping Glide ES already incorporates everything in this wedge and executes it flawlessly.
Geoff
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:24 am
Callaway crediting themselves and Haney for this knockoff is Trumpian.
ImPeach 'Im!
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:52 am
Looks a lot like an Alien wedge from the 90’s.
Greg V
Feb 28, 2017 at 12:31 pm
Looks Alien to me as well.
Tyler
Feb 28, 2017 at 2:31 pm
It does. i remember the Alien
Matt
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:49 am
This looks like a straight copy of Cleveland golf smart sore wedges. Only difference is grooves that go through the whole face.
Brian
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:39 am
Decent bunker player here, but we (definitely myself included) all have the odd days where nothing in greenside sand seems to work. I’ve been toying with the idea of a 60º PM grind…but I might give this a look if it makes bunker shots that simple.
Tom
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:14 am
I’m with ya Brian. These might make shots easier on course with little to no sand in bunkers or way side areas.
Jim
Mar 1, 2017 at 9:06 pm
That was the point of the deep (way wider than THIS incarnation) sole and tight-to-the-ground front edge…Minimal bounce & inherently low COG. Worked off hardpan w/o having to lean shaft back – or open face to add loft, and thw width of it created bounce in powdery sand….
Absolutely worth a try (the original – or maybe the Cleveland Smart Sole 60….a lot of loft for some people from sand, but if you master it, a 54 degree then becomes an awesome choice for chipping pitching and fairway wedge… Not a lot of money – we’re not talkin’ buying a $750 driver to experiment with – or a $350 PXG SW…
The original was awesome.