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Callaway Opus Platinum Wedges vs Opus SP Wedges

Tungsten Weighting or More Grind Options?

Callaway Opus Platinum Wedges

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Opus Platinum Wedges

2025 model

Release date
Aug 9, 2024
MSRP at launch
$229.99
Opus Platinum Wedges details →
Callaway Opus SP Wedges

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Opus SP Wedges

2025 model

Release date
Sep 12, 2025
MSRP at launch
$199.99
Opus SP Wedges details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is choice. The Opus Platinum comes in only two grinds (S and Z) and in 54° to 60° lofts. The Opus SP has a wider range of sole grinds (W, X, T and C), so a fitting can match it to how steeply you swing and the turf you play on. Both spin hard and fly lower and more penetrating. The Platinum gets its lower flight from tungsten placed high in the head.

Feel and looks differ a little. Testers describe the Platinum as soft or solid, and its dark blue tungsten finish splits opinion. The SP feels solid and crisp with clear feedback, and its compact head has a thin topline. The Platinum's main drawback is value: it costs noticeably more than the standard Opus.

Choose the Opus Platinum Wedges if…

you want a premium wedge with tungsten weighting to bring your flight down, a soft, solid feel, and an S or Z grind in a loft from 54° to 60° is all you need.

Choose the Opus SP Wedges if…

you want to be fitted from a wider set of grinds, such as the wider W or X if you hit steeply or struggle in bunkers, or the T or C if you hit shallow on firm turf, and you like a crisp strike with clear feedback.

Common questions

Which offers more grind options?
The Opus SP. It comes in W, X, T and C grinds, while the Opus Platinum has only the S and Z grinds, in lofts from 54° to 60°.
Which flies lower?
Testers say both fly lower and more penetrating. The Platinum gets this from tungsten placed high in the head, and the SP flies lower than many rival wedges.
How do they feel different?
Most testers call the Platinum soft or solid, though its crisp sound needs a centred strike. The SP is described as solid and crisp, with clear feedback on full and partial swings.

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 SP Stays More Consistent

Spin is the Opus Platinum's strongest point in the reviews. One reviewer called it the highest-spinning wedge they tested in 2024. Others said it gave them confidence on chips, half swings and bunker shots, and one testing video was impressed by how well the ball bit. One side-by-side test found its peak spin matched the standard Opus but was more consistent. Reviewers also rated the Opus SP's spin highly. One said its spin consistency was among the best they saw that year, with mishits still spinning well. Another said it was excellent on firm greens. One video test found it spun slightly more than the previous Opus, but another found it spun clearly less than a rival wedge from 50 yards. Both spin hard, and the SP gets more specific praise for holding spin on off-centre strikes.

Launch: Opinions Split on the Platinum

Reviewers disagree on whether the Opus Platinum flies lower. One side-by-side test found it flew slightly lower and more penetrating than the standard Opus. One reviewer who tends to hit pitches low felt it helped keep the ball down. However, one testing video could not clearly see a lower flight on chips and pitches, and another review did not confirm the claim. Most testers described the Opus SP as low and controlled. One reviewer put it a degree or two lower than many wedges and said it could still hit high, soft shots. One video found it lower than expected for a 52°. Another, however, saw it launch higher than a rival wedge. The SP's lower flight was reported by more testers, while the Platinum's was not confirmed in every test.

Feel and Sound: Softer Platinum, Crisper SP

Testers described the Opus Platinum as solid and well balanced. One reviewer called it among the softest wedges they had tested, and another called it medium-soft, with mishits firmer but never harsh. One test noted a quiet, dull thud on good shots, with the crisp click only coming from centre strikes. One reviewer felt little difference from the standard Opus. The Opus SP was rated midway between soft and firm. One reviewer praised its crisp click, quieter than average, and its excellent feedback, and one video compared it as slightly firmer than a fully forged rival. Another reviewer found the SP's heads hard to strike around the greens on tight links turf. Overall, the Platinum leans softer and the SP crisper.

Looks at Address: The Platinum Divides Opinion

Opinions on the Opus Platinum's looks are split. Some testers liked the compact, Tour-style shape, the dark blue finish and the clean milled back, and one video called it a clear upgrade in looks. Others preferred the standard Opus. They felt the visible tungsten made the milled back look cheaper or the head look busier. The Opus SP's looks were rated more consistently well: sleek, with a wider toe and little offset, and a square-looking leading edge. One reviewer compared its size to other compact player wedges. One video tester liked the straighter leading edge but felt there was too much lettering on the back. The SP's shape got more consistent praise, while the Platinum's appearance is more a matter of taste.

Forgiveness: Mixed Views on Both Soles

Forgiveness was not covered in depth for the Opus Platinum. One reviewer said the S grind gave some margin when catching the ground early. One video felt the Z grind's front relief lets you open the face without digging, and another review noted that the same grind digs less on heavy strikes. Reviewers were split on the Opus SP. One found it consistent and forgiving on off-centre hits. Another called it not really forgiving, and one more said it helped on longer shots but less so around the greens. In testing videos, the wider W and X grinds gave more room for error, while the T and C grinds needed more precision. Both models have 10° of bounce in the listed lofts, and on the SP, how forgiving it is depends heavily on the grind.

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

Key differences

  • Bounce: the Opus SP Wedges is 2° lower than the Opus Platinum Wedges
  • Swing weight: the Opus SP Wedges is 1 pt heavier than the Opus Platinum Wedges

Specs side by side

Opus Platinum Wedges: 56; Opus SP Wedges: 56 (US models).

Opus Platinum WedgesOpus SP Wedges
Loft56°56°
Lie angle64°64°
Face material—Steel
Bounce10°8°−2°
Club length35.25″35.25″
Swing weightD4D5+1 pt

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; 56 / 56). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

Lie angleOpus Platinum Wedges 64°/Opus SP Wedges 64°
63.5°70°

Both rank #3 highest of 25.

Club lengthOpus Platinum Wedges 35.25″/Opus SP Wedges 35.25″
35″35.75″

Both rank #3 shortest of 25.

Swing weightOpus Platinum Wedges D4/Opus SP Wedges D5
D2E6

Opus Platinum Wedges ranks #8 heaviest of 22. Opus SP Wedges ranks #2 heaviest of 22.

What reviewers say

Opus Platinum Wedges

What reviewers like

  • Very high, consistent spin on full shots, pitches and bunker shots
  • Soft, solid feel on well-struck shots
  • Slightly lower, more penetrating flight than the standard Opus
  • Versatile around the greens, easy to open the face and hit punch shots
  • Z grind's front relief resists digging when the face is opened

Watch out for

  • Costs noticeably more than the standard Opus for little clear performance gain
  • Only two grinds and lofts from 54° to 60°
  • Soft finish scuffs and marks quickly
  • Crisp sound needs a centred strike
Full overview of the Opus Platinum Wedges →

Opus SP Wedges

What reviewers like

  • High, consistent spin, even on strikes away from the centre
  • Lower, penetrating flight that is easy to control
  • Solid, crisp strike with clear feedback on full and partial swings
  • Dependable distance control across full and partial shots
  • Clean, compact player's shape with a thin topline

Watch out for

  • Sharp leading edge can be awkward from tight lies around the green
  • Low-bounce T grind digs and is tricky from sand
  • Limited front bounce means tighter grinds need speed and precision
  • Premium price
Full overview of the Opus SP Wedges →

Lofts and clubs offered

Opus Platinum Wedges
56 / 60 / 54 / 58
Opus SP Wedges
48 / 50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60

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