Equipment
Callaway Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind Wedges
Updated: April 12, 2015
Callaway’s new Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind wedges were designed by Phil Mickelson and have a radical shape that can help golfers get better performance from the most-lofted club in their bag.
The wedge has a high-toe design that creates a larger hitting area, especially when golfers open the club face to hit delicate shots around the green.
[quote_box_center]”When you open a wedge up around the greens … you decrease the size of the face,” says Roger Cleveland, Callaway’s Chief Club Designer. “By increasing the height of the toe, we add back some hitting area.”[/quote_box_center]
Four Green Holes? Weight was removed from the back of the wedge to accommodate its larger head shape.
Off and on throughout the 2014 season, Mickelson was using another high-toe wedge, Ping’s Eye 2, which has a similar shape to the PM Grind wedge. He came to Roger Cleveland this summer to discuss how Callaway could improve on the design.
Mickelson likes the higher toe because it allows him to create more spin on open-faced shots, Cleveland says. Its higher center of gravity launches the ball slightly lower and with more spin.
During the development of the wedge, Cleveland and Mickelson came to notice that he tended to hit the ball on the extreme toe area of the club face, a place where there were no grooves. That led to the decision to extend the grooves to the end of the club face, which gave Mickelson more consistency on shots hit across the face.
PM Grind models have 39 percent more groove area than Callaway’s other wedges.
The wedges also have a U-Grind sole that Mickelson helped Callaway develop. The sole is concave in the middle, and has very rounded leading red that allows it to sit lower to the ground on open-face shots. That makes them easier to hit off tight lies.
The Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind wedges ($129) are cast from 8620 carbon steel. They come stock with Mickelson’s favorite shaft — KBS’s Tour-V (wedge flex) — and Golf Pride’s New Decade Multi Compound.
The wedges will be in stores on May 15, and are available in the following models (loft/effective bounce): 56-10, 58-13, 60-10 and 64-10.
Click here to see what golfers are saying about Callaway’s new wedge.
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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.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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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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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”
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larryoffthedeck
Jun 14, 2016 at 4:32 pm
I have the 58-10 and love it. Extremely easy to hit if you play a proper hinge and hold style of pitch shot. I have it paired with a 52-6 vokey and i can get by with its versatility as the only sand/lob wedge in my bag. I don’t really ever play a true flop shot. This club is versatile enough to pick tight lies and doesn’t undercut the ball in fluffy lies, if you set it up properly. Saved me 2 shots a round!
Steve
Mar 14, 2016 at 4:10 pm
I think I need a 56*, but it will have to be a solid performer to knock my PING Eye 2 SW out of my bag.
ryan
Jun 20, 2015 at 2:08 pm
was at a golf town up here in calgary, alberta, canada recently and though it looks awkward it plays great to the point that golf town cannot keep phils new wedge in stock.
Jericho
May 18, 2015 at 6:04 am
When I first saw this on the rack from a distance I thought Scotty Cameron came out with a wedge ..I was locked in on a set of mizzy T5 wedges then saw these ..just built a set of callaway apex Mb’s with 6.5 PX’s and will probably get the P.M. Grind in a 58 ..don’t need a 64 although it may be fun to have one
Gary
Apr 24, 2015 at 11:13 am
There is kind of beauty to the face of it. It actually even looks good to me, albeit the back of the club looks kind of busy and a little ugly. If this design is an improvement over the Eye 2 in performance, kudos to Callaway. Wouldn’t mind trying this club but not sure how it would work for me as I am trying to get a little shallower with wedge shots. Durability might be an issue.
MASSIVE MIKE!
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:16 pm
I have 6 eye 2 wedges from copper to lob wedge. I used them up until I finally got a good one thet worked as good, probably because the new grooves, but the eye 2 lob with the cup or u grind cant be beat from the sand and most grassy lies. Ping has some good grind options …. if you can get them to do it correctly the first time!
jc
Apr 13, 2015 at 12:42 pm
I had an old powerbilt 60 with the same sole…loved it but some bum stole it out of my bag…our course has hard packed sand so we need less bounce. I have an old PM Yonex 60 wedge and you could cut steel with since since the leading edge is so sharp. These look better. Too bad I already have a closet full of wedges (all square grooves!!!)
Martin
Apr 12, 2015 at 9:07 am
My course has typically very thick lush rough and lots of mounding around the very firm fast greens, I use a MacDaddy11 60/10 S grind wedge very well on lots of short lob shots.
I often hit the off the grooves near the top of the toe where I am actually hitting the ball farther up than I am out.
I will look at this club.
DJ
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Phil has introduced the phrankenwedge. Looks better than the ping eye 2
Batman
Jan 23, 2015 at 6:49 pm
I’m surprised that that grooves aren’t curved of at a different angle on the toe area to accommodate for different face angles for different types of shots.
(or is that illegal?)
Teaj
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:29 am
I was having a discussion with someone about that too it would be interesting to find out if angled grooves are within the rules
Forsbrand
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:29 pm
Spalding had a sw in the early 90s with angled grooves
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Funny to see people state the obvious about it being similar to the Ping eye 2. they came out and said they took the ping eye 2 platform and made it even better for Phil. Oh I guess people would have to read the article to have got that point… my bad bro!
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:29 pm
This is a Ping Eye2 XG clone. Phil has been gaming Ping and Callaway wants in. The grind on this club, the toe and extended grooves, pure Ping. And why? Because the Eye2 L wedge is the best sand,trouble, tough lie around the greens club EVER! I admit it doesn’t have the softest feel on full shots from the fairway, but is that what u want out of an L wedge. The Ping Anser design has been knocked off by every manufacturer and now Callaway is trying to introduce a design Karsten Solheim came up with in the 80’s as something new Why 8620? Cause that’s what the Eye2 XG is cast from. The face of the Eye2 is dead, like headcover on marshmallow dead, which means u can rip it and the ball goes nowhere and lands like a butterfly with no legs.
other paul
Apr 13, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Easy there fan boy. Calm down. Remember, there is almost no innovation left to do. Which is why companies use similar ideas as other companies and try and make them work better. Except ping ????
Marty
May 14, 2015 at 12:06 pm
Yep, this is an old Eye-2 in performance but if feels like BUTTUH! I hit them yesterday and ordered the 56 and 60.
Josh
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Wow I never comment but I have to say that’s the ugliest club I may have Ever seen, especially targeted at a better player. I’d be shocked if they sold 1,000 nationwide. Just terrible.
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Ugly… yes, but for those of us that can get by that because of the functionality it might sell. im going to try the 58-13 when I get the chance to see if I can still hit it on full shots. if it can they can take my money as I open the face of my 58 a lot around the green in tight spots.
MASSIVE MIKE!
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:09 pm
Its even uglier than the ping eye2 xg
Kyle
Jan 22, 2015 at 7:52 pm
Looks like the Ray Cook Alien
otherpaul
Jan 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm
I have been hitting balls off turf in my garage all winter and have a nice white smudge on my 60* that really shows I hit shots towards the toe. Its just into the edge of the smooth part. So I really like the idea of extending the grooves towards the toe. Function over beauty. I will pick one up when they go on sale.
Corey
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:25 pm
You might need a more upright lie angle or longer length to find the sweet spot. I run the callaway performance center in the myrtle beach. Go see a fitter and see if you need to change the specs.
Corey Fields, PGA
OTP
Jan 22, 2015 at 1:40 pm
Yep, an Eye 2 with rounded edges.
For floppers and rough that tall toe really does help for high face contact.
Like the look of the rounded leading edge. Also appears that most lofts are
about 3-4 degrees lower bounce than the Eye 2. Wish the material and finish
were like the Jaws Slate though.
Gary
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:08 am
Does look quite a bit like the Ping Eye2, which Phil evidently liked a lot. Worth a closer look when it comes out. Wonder why 8620 cast steel vs. forged. Grooves might wear out pretty fast with this one.
Scott
Jan 23, 2015 at 9:46 am
Yes, that is interesting. I love my Mack Daddy 2 tour grind vs the other top selling casted wedges because of the forged feel. Not sure about wearing out faster, but there will (probably) be a different feel and sound. The design seems interesting, but I do not seem to hit the ball off the toe or edge very often – until now that I just mentioned it.
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:20 pm
cast last longer…. no?
Ian
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:14 am
I wish they would extend the grooves onto the hosel – so I could spin my shanks more.
JohnnyB
Jan 22, 2015 at 2:04 pm
HaHa, that made me laugh out loud for real.
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:21 pm
second that…….
Sings “Hosel Rocket!”
ca1879
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Ian wins!
Chris C
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:50 am
A bit of Edel ( extending grooves towards the toe ), a bit of Renegar ( u-sole grind ) a dash of Solheim ( monstrous toe ) and finally, a dose of Phil’s magic – it’s ALIVE !!!
Scott
Jan 23, 2015 at 9:50 am
I agree. This club certainly gives credence to the other lesser known manufactures and their ability to build a better mouse trap.
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:11 pm
Are u high it’s a Ping Eye 2 XG knock off. The toe, the grind everything. Phil has had an Eye2
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:13 pm
in his bag and Callaway wants in.
ABOMB
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:18 am
I don’t know… I’ve always been curious about the Eye-2 wedge but never had the balls to put it in play. That hosel gives me pause though….
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Get over it. Eye 2 L wedge is the best sand, trouble,tough lie around the greens club ever made.
ND Hickman
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:48 am
I play an old Eye 2 S Wedge every now and again. It’s a very good wedge. The pro I get lessons from is constantly trying to buy it off me.
Nevin
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:09 am
I don’t understand this WRX obsession with esthetics. It is like there is a race here to be the first to declare a club ugly. Ugly isn’t nearly as important as whether a golf club actually performs it’s intended function. This club may look different but the real question is: does it work? I’ll definitely look into whether this club helps me around the greens. If it does it will be in the bag.
Tony
Jan 22, 2015 at 6:50 am
Wow, they are bringing this to retail? It’s just another club Phil will rave about for 2wks then it gets dumped from the bag.
This really annoys me, I’m a lefty and there are so many clubs that aren’t made in left handed but crap like this goes is.
Golfwb
Jan 22, 2015 at 8:08 pm
Yeah the 3deep/2deep was a terrible design that didn’t sell very well. Good point.
Tony
Jan 25, 2015 at 6:31 am
Did I make any mention of the 3Deep being bad? By the way that’s another club that had limited options in LH.
Sean
Feb 8, 2015 at 9:36 am
T……..while I cannot comment on the LH options on the 3-deep, to say the club is bad is off the mark. It’s obviously a design for a specific player type and use, not the masses. I’m a low launch player so it was really not a sensible option for me. I actually ended up playing a 5-deep as my only fairway wood and it went every bit as far as my other #3 wood but was easier to hit at 18 degrees of loft.
As far as the PM wedges goes…..we’ll have to see. I have several old Ping beryllium LW and SW’s that I break out every now and then. Still nothing else like them.
Tom Duckworth
Jan 22, 2015 at 6:24 am
Makes perfect sense I’d play one.
Nice
Jan 22, 2015 at 2:04 am
Is it April? This is a joke right?
Crash2k1
Jan 22, 2015 at 12:15 am
If works, I’ll game it.
kess
Jan 21, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Well, I love the ping Eye2 wedge and this looks like a neo-eye2. One of the easiest and most utilitus wedges ever imo. Looks like I could use it to flip my omelet for breakfast and then dig my fried egg out of the trap. I look forward to the reviews and maybe purchase.
Rich
Jan 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm
Even too ugly for its mother to love………
Mark
Jan 21, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Ugly.
ck
Jan 21, 2015 at 7:36 pm
not surprised it looks just like a ping eye 2 since phil has one. i guess now he can replace it with a callaway version.
cody
Jan 21, 2015 at 7:36 pm
while i think the function may be there. it is ugly to look at.
slider
Jan 21, 2015 at 6:32 pm
looks like a ping eye 2 wedge to me
Matthew Bacon
Jan 21, 2015 at 6:31 pm
Awesome, one major problem I have hitting the high flop is hitting it high on the toe.