Callaway Wedge Differences?

[HDon]

Whats the difference in the X-Tour, X-Forged, and Jaws?

[golfro]

just different models from different years.

whats the difference in 588, CG12, CG15? aside from the gimmicky groove things, not much. Just different models from different years.

[WUTiger]

Whats the difference in the X-Tour, X-Forged, and Jaws?

All three are made from 1020 forged steel, with Roger Cleveland overseeing the design.

X-Tour wedges showed up around 2006 (?), have a sleek design, and were popularized by Phil Mickelson. The X-Forged followed and have a smoother, more classic look. Both offer versions with "Mack Daddy" grooves and C-grind soles. C grind takes metal off toe and heel, and allows one to open up the wedge and still keep the leading edge close to the ground. Here's a link to the X-Forged info site. It contains a video which compares the C-Grind vs. the Standard Sole. Lots of details and tidbits: http://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...efault,pd.html The X-Series Jaws family has a head design very similar to the X-Prototype irons. Only 7 loft/lie combinations, which are available in both Mac Daddy (old super grooves) and Conditions of Competition grooves (post-2010 for USGA major competition golfers). I like the X-Forged SW (basic grooves and grind), but found the GWs had too much bounce for me. The X-family specialty wedges are all good wedges - if you want lots of bounce - but I'm not sure of the functional difference between the models.

[HDon]

My confusion is resulting from each appearing to be similar materials and each having the same grooves.

[andef]

WUTiger pretty much nailed it. The main difference between the clubs is the year of production. I guess the older models can be had for cheaper and there isn't a great difference between the clubs. I have a friend who has an X-Tour 56 and an X Forged 60, he likes both of them and says they're very similar even though he only has the C-Grind on the 60.

[WUTiger]

...I guess the older models can be had for cheaper and there isn't a great difference between the clubs. ...

The X-Tour stock seems to be pretty well sold out. X-Forged more plentiful: In a couple of places I've seen the X-Forged on sale for $70, but higher at others; not sure why the price variation.

Tidbits on Cleveland CGs from a company rep: CG14 model has a bit narrower face than CG12; CG12 is similar to the old 588 line.