Equipment
First Look: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 Wedges
Check out the photos we shot of Callaway’s “Mack Daddy 2” wedges at Harbour Town, site of the RBC Heritage.
According to designer Roger Cleveland, Phil Mickelson has been using a prototype version of the Mack Daddy 2 wedge for much of 2013, and Ernie Els used one last week at the Masters. The wedges are due out to retail in July, and will be available in a choice of three grinds: the “U Grind,” “C Grind” and “S” or “Standard Grind,” Cleveland said.
The photos indicate that these wedges feature an extremely rough face texture, which is highlighted on the back of the wedge as well. That added friction should increase spin over previous models.
We were only able to snap photos of the 60-degree models, but the wedges will be available in 58-degree models as well.
Click here for more photos and to see what members are saying in the forums.
A 60-degree model with 10 degrees of bounce and an “S Grind.”
A 60-degree with 10 degrees of bounce and a “U Grind.”
A 60-degree with 14 degrees of bounce and a “C Grind.”
The extremely rough face texture.
Click here for more photos and to see what members are saying in the forums.
GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.
Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).
Check out some photos below.
At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S
Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S 
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105
Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.
In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.
User @dgarland chronicled:
“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.
“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”
Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
- jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
- GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”
Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”
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jhill
Apr 17, 2013 at 11:40 am
haha. Funny that I saw a Renegar golf commercial on golf channel this morning. Then right after i saw this U grind above. Callaway/ Roger Cleveland is indirectly endorsing Renegar.
John
Jun 17, 2013 at 10:14 am
Actually that “U grind” has been around for a very long time, no one is endorsing Renegar, especially not Roger Cleveland, arguably the best wedge maker in the world for some time now. Just because you see that commercial first and then this callaway is endorsing them?…what if you saw this and then saw that I guarantee youd have come back on here saying “o my god!!! renegar is copying callaway/roger clevelands u grind!!!!” golf equipment is so marginally different from brand to brand anyway there are very few original designs, especially wedge grinds, just people trying to upgrade and perfect existing ones.
pablo
Apr 16, 2013 at 10:07 pm
I like my new cleveland 588 forged wedges with the laser milling better.
BigKid
Apr 30, 2013 at 12:23 pm
I really like the 588 forged when I got them in December as well, but in 5 months, the in between groove laser milling is already non existent on both of them.
Gary
Jul 6, 2013 at 8:19 pm
The micro grooves seem to be pretty much a gimmick. They evidently don’t improve the spin any if at all and they wear off fairly quickly. I like the previous Cally Forged wedges pretty well Trivalent Dark finish) , but like the new sole design better and the Mack Daddy 2 grooves increase the spin by 25 percent, that would be really nice. Hopefully that will be the case.
Flip4000
Apr 16, 2013 at 9:14 am
no face shot?
JD
Apr 16, 2013 at 10:59 am
I know .. After Nike , CG 15,16 laser this laser that .. The grooves are already regulated.. So gotta see the face
JD
Apr 16, 2013 at 11:06 am
Got it .. Looks like a row of chains on the face.. So the grooves are maxed .. So how far can they go with the face? Is there a limit. ?
ben
Apr 17, 2013 at 9:56 am
I’d like to know this as well
Rufiolegacy
Apr 15, 2013 at 8:51 pm
what type of swing/player would suite the U grind?
Gary
Jul 5, 2013 at 12:24 am
Designed for steeper swings according to what I have read online. Evidently Phil uses the U grind in his 60 degree.