The new wedges feature many options, including a larger head size, a new tour-inspired sole grind and multiple bounce angles for added personalization.
Like the original Callaway Golf Forged Wedges by Roger Cleveland - which will remain in the company's product line - the new Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges are traditional wedges with a classic appearance that that are designed to benefit golfers of all skill levels. Both lines of wedges are forged from the same soft 1020 carbon steel, but the new Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges have several new design elements based on insight gained from Callaway's team of touring pros.
"I see the Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges as a sibling of the original Callaway Golf Forged Wedges," said Cleveland, who has been with Callaway Golf Company for more than eight years. "They are from the same family, but they all have unique qualities. The new Forged+ Wedges were inspired by requests from tour professionals for a traditional wedge design with a somewhat larger head size and a sole grind that makes it easier to open the clubface. This combination creates a wedge that has more face area to make contact with the ball while at the same time enhancing the ability to slide under the ball for delicate greenside shots."
The larger head size of the Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges also allowed Cleveland to make the blade length longer from heel to toe while shifting the scoring lines to the center of the clubface. Many tour players reported that this design improved their confidence by framing the ball beautifully at address.
Feedback from Callaway Golf Staff Professionals was also very positive toward the new sole grind Roger Cleveland created. Each of the Forged+ Wedges has a sole that has more relief in the heel area. This helps keep the leading edge of each wedge lower to the ground when the clubface is opened, making it easier to get under the ball for delicate short shots.
Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges offer a choice of two different bounce angles designed into the 56-, 58- and 60-degree right-handed models. The 56-degree wedge is available with either 12 or 14 degrees of bounce, while the 58- and 60-degree wedges have either 10 or 12 degrees of bounce.
Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges are available in six lofts for right-handed golfers (48, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees) and three lofts for left-handed golfers (52, 56 and 60 degrees). The suggested retail price for the Callaway Golf Forged+ Wedges is the same as the suggested retail price for the original Callaway Golf Forged Wedges: $140 for each model with a Chrome finish, $150 for each model with a Vintage finish.
