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Callaway Jaws MD5 Wedge £149

GM Verdict

You’ll struggle to find a better all-around wedge offering than the new Jaws MD5. It truly has no weakness but it really excels at creating spin on longer pitch shots and full shots, where the extra speed generates backspin in excess of 11,000rpm in some cases. It’s at the level where you might want to think about landing the ball a yard or two further than normal on full shots to allow for the ball to zip back, especially in softer conditions.

In addition, these wedges feel buttery soft on all lengths of shot. This is partly down to the mild carbon steel used to create the heads, the muscleback design and the soft and tacky Lamkin UTX grip. The finish oozes class and the various soles make light work of the turf through the hitting area, gathering the ball from the worst of lies with a minimum of fuss.

The high-bounce W-Grind is ideal for bunkers, while the new low-bounce version works well for those with