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Callaway Opus SP Wedges vs Opus SP+ Wedges

Loft Range or Even Lower Flight?

Callaway Opus SP Wedges

Callaway

Opus SP Wedges

2025 model

Release date
Sep 12, 2025
MSRP at launch
$199.99
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Callaway Opus SP+ Wedges

Callaway

Opus SP+ Wedges

2026 model

Release date
Mar 6, 2026
MSRP at launch
$229.99
Opus SP+ Wedges details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is availability and purpose. The SP+ is a specialist version of the Opus SP. It is sold only from 54° up and has extra mass along the top edge that raises the centre of gravity, aiming for a lower, spinnier flight. The standard SP also comes in lower lofts, such as our listed 48° with 10° bounce, and in W, X, T and C grinds. The SP+ comes in Z, X and S grinds.

Testers call the SP+ gains subtle. One measured almost no difference in spin or carry, and several said mostly skilled ball strikers will benefit. The SP+ also costs more, and left-handers can get only two lofts. Testers describe the SP's strike as solid and crisp, while opinion on the SP+ feel is split.

Choose the Opus SP Wedges if…

you want a low-flighted, high-spinning player's wedge that also comes in lower lofts like 48°, with a choice of W, X, T or C grinds fitted to how steeply you hit.

Choose the Opus SP+ Wedges if…

you're a skilled ball striker filling the sand or lob wedge slot and want an even lower, spinnier flight than the standard SP for greenside, bunker and wet-weather shots, without moving the ball back in your stance, and you're willing to pay more for it.

Common questions

Which flies lower?
The SP+. Extra mass along its top edge raises the centre of gravity, and testers found it flew a touch lower than the already penetrating Opus SP.
Is the SP+ worth the extra money over the Opus SP?
For most golfers, probably not. Testers called the gains subtle, and one measured almost no difference in spin or carry, so it makes most sense for skilled ball strikers.
Can I get the SP+ in a gap wedge loft?
No. The SP+ only comes from 54° up, and left-handers can only get the two most popular lofts. The Opus SP is offered at lower lofts, such as 48°.

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

Launch: the SP+ Aims Lower Still

Reviewers describe the Opus SP as a low-launching wedge. One put it a degree or two below many rivals and still found high, soft shots possible. Another found the flight lower and more penetrating than expected, and a third credited its very high centre of gravity with keeping the ball from ballooning. One tester, however, saw it launch higher than a fully forged rival. For the SP+, several sources report a lower, more controlled flight than the standard SP. One tester found the change small and inconsistent: slightly lower on chips, about the same or marginally higher on full shots. Opinion on the SP+ is split, but the intent is to fly even lower than the already low SP.

Spin: Both Strong, SP+ Gains Debated

Reviewers rate spin as a highlight of the Opus SP. They point to drop-and-stop shots around the greens, strong spin from mishits and good bite on firm greens. In testing videos it checked back well on greenside shots. One tester found it spun clearly less than a rival from 50 yards, though still a fair amount. For the SP+, one reviewer called spin its main strength, another found it somewhat more consistent than the standard SP, and one host saw spin rise as launch fell. A separate small test showed about the same spin, and slightly less on full shots. The SP is a proven spinner, while how much extra the SP+ adds is still disputed.

Feel and Sound: Mixed Views on Both

Several reviewers call the Opus SP solid and crisp, with responsive feedback through the hands and ears. Beyond that, descriptions vary: one said it sits midway between soft and firm, one tester found it soft, and another found it slightly firmer than a fully forged rival. The C grind came across as clickier, and one reviewer found the heads too sharp and hard to strike around the greens on tight turf. On the SP+, one article found it softer than the standard SP. One tester felt it was more solid and slightly crisper, though he called the difference subtle. Another tester called it clicky, and others disagreed. Neither model gets a single verdict on feel, and SP+ impressions point in different directions.

Looks at Address: Near-Identical Head Designs

Reviewers like the Opus SP's clean, compact, tour-style shape, which has a thin topline, little offset and a square-looking leading edge. It comes in chrome or black. One tester said its longer, straighter leading edge resembles a Callaway set pitching wedge, but he disliked the amount of lettering on the back. Testers say the SP+ looks virtually identical to the standard SP. The only visible change is a band along the top edge, which one tester found cleaner than the previous model's strip. One reviewer liked its sharp-looking grooves, while another criticised its logo font. The two head designs look almost the same, though our listed models differ: a 48° SP with 10° bounce at 35.75 inches and a 54° SP+ with 8° bounce at 35.25 inches.

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 SP Wedges

Specs side by side

Opus SP Wedges: 54; Opus SP+ Wedges: 54 (US models).

Opus SP WedgesOpus SP+ Wedges
Loft54°54°
Lie angle64°64°
Face materialSteelSteel
Bounce10°8°−2°
Club length35.25″35.25″
Swing weightD5D5

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

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

Both rank #3 highest of 25.

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

Both rank #3 shortest of 25.

Swing weightOpus SP Wedges D5/Opus SP+ Wedges D5
D2E6

Both rank #2 heaviest of 22.

What reviewers say

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 →

Opus SP+ Wedges

What reviewers like

  • Lower, more penetrating flight than the standard Opus SP
  • Strong spin and bite from bunkers and around the greens
  • Tour-style shape that sits nicely behind the ball
  • Sharp, aggressive-looking grooves
  • Z, X and S grind options

Watch out for

  • Costs more than the standard Opus SP
  • Only available from 54° up; left-handed choice is very limited
  • Gains over the standard SP are subtle for most golfers
Full overview of the Opus SP+ Wedges →

Lofts and clubs offered

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

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