Callaway's new Mack Daddy 2 "R Design" Tour Grind wedges

[cphrey]

[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1397571694' post='9095821']
[quote name='bennyblanka' timestamp='1397570637' post='9095661']
Sounds like these beauties are tour only for the moment ( see link below). I was hoping to get my hands on these, hopefully they retail sooner than later.

[url="http://www.pgatour.com/equipmentreport/2014/04/01/callaway-mack-daddy-two-tour-grind.html"]http://www.pgatour.c...tour-grind.html[/url]
[/quote]

I talked with Roger Cleveland today, not only about this thread (how positive the feedback has been) but also about whether they would come to retail soon. While Roger couldn't say anything regarding retail, he did say he might have to do something on GolfWRX to get some of these wedges in our members hands to test (help create a buzz).

I'm sure that the powers to be at both Callaway and GolfWRX will work to make it happen.


Greg
[/quote]


Oh man, Greg, nice work on this info! I think the buzz is already growing, but a few of these wedges littered among us will surely ramp up that buzz to a bit of a stir, maybe, or even a hullabaloo? Whatever the case, I am excited!

[geauxWRX]

the overall shape and profile look much improved. These wedges would be shot inspiring to look at

[jedc]

I need that 56* pronto - a spot is waiting in the bag.

[OUZO Power]

[quote name='bennyblanka' timestamp='1397570023' post='9095561']
I hope these are available for us average joes? does anyone know when they will retail?
[/quote]Yes for the public. Yes for Lefties. When I dont know. I'm trying to get the info out of Harry but he's playing hard to get.

[DTown3011]

[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1397571694' post='9095821']
[quote name='bennyblanka' timestamp='1397570637' post='9095661']
Sounds like these beauties are tour only for the moment ( see link below). I was hoping to get my hands on these, hopefully they retail sooner than later.

[url="http://www.pgatour.com/equipmentreport/2014/04/01/callaway-mack-daddy-two-tour-grind.html"]http://www.pgatour.c...tour-grind.html[/url]
[/quote]

I talked with Roger Cleveland today, not only about this thread (how positive the feedback has been) but also about whether they would come to retail soon. While Roger couldn't say anything regarding retail, he did say he might have to do something on GolfWRX to get some of these wedges in our members hands to test (help create a buzz).

I'm sure that the powers to be at both Callaway and GolfWRX will work to make it happen.


Greg
[/quote]

Bottom line, Roger (and Callaway) listened. The current MD2's are good, but not perfect in shape for most. I personally have the 50.12S, 56.14C, 56.14S, 60U, 60C, and 60S at home and have finally settled on my gamers. I'm pretty sure they will replace my old Vokeys. However, if I had access to these, I much prefer the shape and the grind looks similar to what I've played over the years or ground for myself.

[Puppetmaster]

Hey, do I get extra credit for my earlier thread? http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/995953-callaway-tour-grind-md2-wedges/

The grinds on these look awesome, love the "V" shape of the sole. Still not a fan of the rounded leading edges even if they are straighter than the C/U grind MD2s, but considering I have a Jaws wedge in my bag, I guess I'm kind of a hypocrite on that...

[Konklifer]

Release them as is in both finishes and be done with it!

[mikes919]

Wow, very impressed with the looks of these. The grinds and overall shape look much better to my eye than the standard MD2's. The standard ones are just a little too rounded for me, and the leading edge sits too high when opened up. These look like they solve both problems.

[Woodridge]

Love these! They look great and I love that they aren't 'pretty'. They look like tools, not showpieces.

[GoIrish17]

Looks like these fix the few complaints I have about the current MD2 wedges- which aren't many... I've unconsciously started swapping out my old standby Vokey's (been die hard Vokey for a couple seasons) for Mack Daddy 2's this season based on performance. Love the straighter leading edge and lower bounce options of this tour version. I really hope these come to retail, I'll pick up a few for sure. I would have to guess that these will be released to retail in some form, as Callaway has been adamant in the past that they do not release "tour only" equipment (even though they do from time to time, depending on what definition you accept as "tour only").

[Jamboy72]

[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1397571694' post='9095821']
[quote name='bennyblanka' timestamp='1397570637' post='9095661']
Sounds like these beauties are tour only for the moment ( see link below). I was hoping to get my hands on these, hopefully they retail sooner than later.

[url="http://www.pgatour.com/equipmentreport/2014/04/01/callaway-mack-daddy-two-tour-grind.html"]http://www.pgatour.c...tour-grind.html[/url]
[/quote]

I talked with Roger Cleveland today, not only about this thread (how positive the feedback has been) but also about whether they would come to retail soon. While Roger couldn't say anything regarding retail, he did say he might have to do something on GolfWRX to get some of these wedges in our members hands to test (help create a buzz).

I'm sure that the powers to be at both Callaway and GolfWRX will work to make it happen.


Greg
[/quote]

How fun would that be!!

[OUZO Power]

[quote name='GoIrish17' timestamp='1397576425' post='9096555']
Looks like these fix the few complaints I have about the current MD2 wedges- which aren't many... I've unconsciously started swapping out my old standby Vokey's (been die hard Vokey for a couple seasons) for Mack Daddy 2's this season based on performance. Love the straighter leading edge and lower bounce options of this tour version. I really hope these come to retail, I'll pick up a few for sure. I would have to guess that these will be released to retail in some form, as Callaway has been adamant in the past that they do not release "tour only" equipment (even though they do from time to time, depending on what definition you accept as "tour only").
[/quote]Brad. They will be in stores.

[Imp]

[quote name='JGalls' timestamp='1397572234' post='9095895']
Enjoying my current MD2's. Would love to try these.
[/quote]Yep! Ditto that! Loving my MD2s.

--kC

[Konklifer]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1397577823' post='9096727']
[quote name='GoIrish17' timestamp='1397576425' post='9096555']
Looks like these fix the few complaints I have about the current MD2 wedges- which aren't many... I've unconsciously started swapping out my old standby Vokey's (been die hard Vokey for a couple seasons) for Mack Daddy 2's this season based on performance. Love the straighter leading edge and lower bounce options of this tour version. I really hope these come to retail, I'll pick up a few for sure. I would have to guess that these will be released to retail in some form, as Callaway has been adamant in the past that they do not release "tour only" equipment (even though they do from time to time, depending on what definition you accept as "tour only").
[/quote]Brad. They will be in stores.
[/quote]

This year?

[GoIrish17]

[quote name='Konklifer' timestamp='1397581391' post='9097135']
[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1397577823' post='9096727']
[quote name='GoIrish17' timestamp='1397576425' post='9096555']
Looks like these fix the few complaints I have about the current MD2 wedges- which aren't many... I've unconsciously started swapping out my old standby Vokey's (been die hard Vokey for a couple seasons) for Mack Daddy 2's this season based on performance. Love the straighter leading edge and lower bounce options of this tour version. I really hope these come to retail, I'll pick up a few for sure. I would have to guess that these will be released to retail in some form, as Callaway has been adamant in the past that they do not release "tour only" equipment (even though they do from time to time, depending on what definition you accept as "tour only").
[/quote]Brad. They will be in stores.
[/quote]

This year?
[/quote]

Yeah, I want them last week, not at the end of summer! Lol! But, seriously, I hope they at least offer the new grind as an option sooner rather than later. Honestly, I'd own at least two right now if they were available, and probably more. There's nothing worse than late summer releases to us Midwestern guys.

[bennyblanka]

Is buy three of them today if they were available. Let's do this Mr Cleveland

[Professor]

As someone who is in dire need of replacing their wedges, I too vote for releasing them ASAP. I dont like how round the current MD2s are so these would be perfect! If it is going to be a while, I guess I will just finally have to pull the trigger on some SM5s. My current wedges are beat!

[OUZO Power]

[quote name='Konklifer' timestamp='1397581391' post='9097135']
[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1397577823' post='9096727']
[quote name='GoIrish17' timestamp='1397576425' post='9096555']
Looks like these fix the few complaints I have about the current MD2 wedges- which aren't many... I've unconsciously started swapping out my old standby Vokey's (been die hard Vokey for a couple seasons) for Mack Daddy 2's this season based on performance. Love the straighter leading edge and lower bounce options of this tour version. I really hope these come to retail, I'll pick up a few for sure. I would have to guess that these will be released to retail in some form, as Callaway has been adamant in the past that they do not release "tour only" equipment (even though they do from time to time, depending on what definition you accept as "tour only").
[/quote]Brad. They will be in stores.
[/quote]

This year?
[/quote]And that I couldnt get an answer for.

[alange_underpar]

I really really hope that these become available to us at some point!

[Lefty94]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1397573210' post='9096029']
[quote name='bennyblanka' timestamp='1397570023' post='9095561']
I hope these are available for us average joes? does anyone know when they will retail?
[/quote]Yes for the public. Yes for Lefties. When I dont know. I'm trying to get the info out of Harry but he's playing hard to get.
[/quote]

If so they will be in my bag immediately. The only thing that has kept MD2's out of my bag if that they have no grinds other than S lefty and or they all have 100,000,000* of bounce. But grinds that are almost identical to my Scratch wedges and have single digit bounce are a home run.

[RPVL]

Can't see these coming to my bag in the near future. The 'standard' MD's are already amazing! Yes, the bounce seems to be quite a lot, but they play perfectly.

[ladahl]

[quote name='RPVL' timestamp='1397586283' post='9097811']
Can't see these coming to my bag in the near future. The 'standard' MD's are already amazing! Yes, the bounce seems to be quite a lot, but they play perfectly.
[/quote]

Gotta have options ....

[lunny]

Yup i will take a 52 and 56 in left hand =)

[Lancejoker]

[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1397571694' post='9095821']
[quote name='bennyblanka' timestamp='1397570637' post='9095661']
Sounds like these beauties are tour only for the moment ( see link below). I was hoping to get my hands on these, hopefully they retail sooner than later.

[url="http://www.pgatour.com/equipmentreport/2014/04/01/callaway-mack-daddy-two-tour-grind.html"]http://www.pgatour.c...tour-grind.html[/url]
[/quote]

I talked with Roger Cleveland today, not only about this thread (how positive the feedback has been) but also about whether they would come to retail soon. While Roger couldn't say anything regarding retail, he did say he might have to do something on GolfWRX to get some of these wedges in our members hands to test (help create a buzz).

I'm sure that the powers to be at both Callaway and GolfWRX will work to make it happen.


Greg
[/quote]

These look amazing. Everything about them looks improved upo. I really like the color scheme on these as well.

As for getting them in WRXer's hands,never ceases to amaze me all the opportunities and giveaways the shite is able to offer.

[HiSpeed48]

Great wedges. I like the straighter leading edge a lot.

I still have my original x-forged MD 58* that I rotate into the bag

[tbowles411]

I like these! I'd love to see these in my bag!

[ladahl]

Scouring through the LPGA LOTTE pics, and seeing these in a few of their bags too...

These can't be released to the public any sooner...

As a side bar convo (and not to "totally" thread jack): What is you all's favorite MD2 (besides the "T") 58/60 grind AND why?

C, U or S?

[odshot68]

The first grind I have liked from Callaway.. i may get a complete Cally bag...

[Professor]

I just dragged out my x-tours to see if they are similiar. Thinking the 58/11 pm grind x-tour might just have to be regripped and go back in the bag. Before anyone says it doesn't conform, i wont be playing the PGA tour or any USGA events, so I am fine till 2024!

[trapp20]

I'd definitely be down for testing out these wedges. Currently have the older model X forged in 58* and love it.