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Callaway Jaws Raw Wedges vs Opus Wedges

Demanding Bite or Forgiving Control?

Callaway Jaws Raw Wedges

Callaway

Jaws Raw Wedges

2022 model

Release date
Jul 22, 2022
MSRP at launch
$179.99
Jaws Raw Wedges details →
Callaway Opus Wedges

Callaway

Opus Wedges

2024 model

Release date
Jul 19, 2024
MSRP at launch
$179.99
Opus Wedges details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is how demanding they are. Testers call the 2022 Jaws Raw a demanding wedge that isn't built for game improvement, and its grooves don't cover the full face. The 2024 Opus is Callaway's core wedge for a wide range of players, and testers found it more forgiving than expected, especially in the wider-sole grinds.

Both spin a lot, but in different ways. The Jaws Raw's very high spin can be hard to control, especially to back pins. The Opus's spin was described as consistent, and its distances as tight and predictable. Testers also found the Opus easy to shape high, low, left or right. The Jaws Raw has an unplated face that rusts, and testers called its feel crisp. Opinions on the Opus's feel were split.

Choose the Jaws Raw Wedges if…

you're a skilled, low-handicap player who wants maximum bite for one-hop-stop shots and a raw, rusting face, and you can manage spin that's hard to control.

Choose the Opus Wedges if…

you want high spin that stays consistent, predictable distances and easy shot-shaping, with enough forgiveness that a fitted mid-handicapper can also play it.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
The Opus. Testers found it more forgiving than expected, especially in the wider-sole grinds, while most called the Jaws Raw a demanding wedge that isn't built for game improvement.
Which spins more?
Testers rated both very high for spin. The Opus's spin was described as more consistent, while the Jaws Raw's can be hard to control, especially to back pins.
Is it worth upgrading from the Jaws Raw to the Opus?
If you want more consistent spin, tighter distance control and more forgiveness, the Opus offers those. If you mainly want maximum bite and a raw face, the Jaws Raw already gives you that.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Spin: Both Bite, the Opus Stays Steadier

Reviewers rated spin as a major strength of the Jaws Raw. One article saw a check-and-stop effect on shorter chips, and one testing video found the ball checked and bit on partial shots near the green. One reviewer called it possibly the spinniest wedge he tried in 2022. He also found the spin hard to control to back pins and saw some inconsistency from about 50 yards. The Opus also got strong spin ratings. One article called it elite and very consistent, even off-centre. Another placed it among the highest-spinning wedges it tested that year, and in one video the grooves chewed up the test ball. Both spin hard, but only the Jaws Raw drew complaints about spin control.

Forgiveness: Split on Jaws Raw, Kinder Opus

Opinions on the Jaws Raw's forgiveness were split. One article and one testing video said it is not a game-improvement wedge, because its grooves do not cover the full face. Two other videos said its tungsten weighting helps centre the strike and keep results consistent. One article did not test forgiveness at all. Reviewers were more positive about the Opus. One found it better than expected, especially the 48-degree on imperfect strikes, and another rated it notably forgiving around the greens. In one video, the wide W grind felt forgiving from tight lies. One article added that mishits feel firmer and less satisfying. Overall, the Opus got the friendlier verdicts on off-centre strikes.

Feel and Sound: Opus Opinions Are Mixed

Most comments on the Jaws Raw's feel were positive. One reviewer found it pleasant to strike, and two testing videos called it soft, with one describing a butter-like feel from the unplated face. Another reviewer described it as nippy and positive, slightly clicky from the grooves and not especially soft. Sound was reviewed only for the Opus, and reviewers called it crisp, solid or pleasant on good strikes. One article found it duller on mishits. On feel, the Opus split reviewers. Some called it solid, medium-soft or forged-like, while one article found it firmer than rival wedges and one video called it somewhat thuddy. The Jaws Raw's feel drew more consistent comments, while the Opus is the only one with sound feedback.

Looks: Raw Edge vs Traditional Teardrop

Reviewers liked the Jaws Raw's looks. One article called it incredible-looking, with a rounded shape behind the ball, and one testing video praised its clean, sharp edge at address. Another reviewer said it looks comparable to a Vokey. The raw finish was well liked, and two video testers said they prefer the chrome or raw finish to the black one. The Opus was praised for its traditional, compact teardrop shape. One video called it one of the nicest-looking wedges in recent years, and another said its black finish helps with glare. Still, one article said the rear design divided opinion, and another wanted a smaller logo. The Jaws Raw stands out for its raw finish, and the Opus for its classic shape.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

No differences in the published numbers.

Specs side by side

Jaws Raw Wedges: 48; Opus Wedges: 48 (US models).

Jaws Raw WedgesOpus Wedges
Loft48°48°
Lie angle64°64°
ConstructionCastCast
Bounce10°10°
Club length—35.75″
Swing weight—D3

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Wedges

Compared with the reference club of every model in Wedges on golfclubase (US specs; 48 / 48). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

Lie angleJaws Raw Wedges 64°/Opus Wedges 64°
63.5°70°

Both rank #3 highest of 25.

Club lengthOpus Wedges 35.75″
35″35.75″

Opus Wedges ranks #1 longest of 25.

Swing weightOpus Wedges D3
D2E6

Opus Wedges ranks #6 lightest of 22.

What reviewers say

Jaws Raw Wedges

What reviewers like

  • Very high spin with strong check on full shots and chips
  • Clean, attractive shape at address with a raw finish option
  • Crisp, positive feel off the unplated face
  • Versatile Z grind for opening and closing the face

Watch out for

  • Not a game-improvement wedge; grooves don't cover the full face
  • Spin can be hard to control, especially to back pins
  • S grind is not ideal from bunkers
  • Pricey for some golfers
Full overview of the Jaws Raw Wedges →

Opus Wedges

What reviewers like

  • Very high, consistent spin on pitches, chips and full shots
  • Tight, predictable distance control and dispersion
  • Clean, compact traditional shape at address
  • Easy to flight high or low and shape both ways
  • More forgiving than expected, especially wider-sole grinds

Watch out for

  • Expensive
  • C grind digs unless contact is precise
  • T and C grinds only in 58 and 60 degrees; no full-face option
  • Strikes off the centre feel and sound duller
Full overview of the Opus Wedges →

Lofts and clubs offered

Jaws Raw Wedges
48 / 50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60
Opus Wedges
48 / 50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60

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