Callaway’s Opus SP+ Chrome Wedge enters the market with a specific performance target that will resonate with competitive amateurs: lower launch, tighter flight windows, and more reliable spin from a wider range of lies. The design changes aren’t subtle—Callaway reshaped internal mass with a larger Spin Pocket™ and added tungsten high in the topline to push the center of gravity (CG) upward.
If you’re playing in wind, attacking firm greens, or trying to reduce the “floaty” wedge that comes out high and unpredictable, the SP+ concept is worth understanding before you decide whether it belongs in your bag.
The main idea: raise the CG to control trajectory
The performance story of Opus SP+ starts with CG. Callaway’s wedge team emphasized that SP+ takes the Opus SP framework and increases the amount of mass positioned high in the head to produce a more penetrating, controllable flight.
“Opus SP+ takes on the best qualities of Opus SP, with lower launch, more spin, and engineering control. We’ve taken the Spin Pocket and made it larger; we’ve hollowed out more of the sole and doing that allows us to put Tungsten up in the topline… We’ve also added even more Tungsten up top to raise the CG, which allows us to flight the ball lower for more control.”
— Brian Herr, Callaway R&D Manager (Wedges)
For tournament golfers, higher CG wedges can translate into three practical benefits: lower peak height on full swings, more stable carry distances in wind, and better distance control when you’re trying to flight wedges down.
Spin Pocket™ Construction: a 25% larger pocket
Opus SP+ uses a re-engineered, three-piece construction (tungsten, MIM face, cast 8620 body) built around a 25% larger Spin Pocket™ compared to Opus SP. The pocket is part of how Callaway frees up mass from lower in the head and repositions it higher to raise CG.
On the media call, Callaway described the update as a more aggressive version of the SP concept: more sole material removed, a larger pocket, and more weight moved upward—aimed at players who want to keep wedge flight down while maintaining spin.
“We’ve taken that Spin Pocket and we’ve made it larger. We’ve hollowed out more of the sole and by doing that that allows us to put tungsten up in the top line… The higher CG helps us flight the ball lower.”
— Brian Herr
Tungsten on the topline: more weight where better players want it
Callaway positioned tungsten high in the topline of SP+ and noted there is 23% more tungsten in Opus SP+ compared to Opus Platinum. The purpose is straightforward: raise CG further, promote a more penetrating launch, and support spin production from full shots through touch wedges.
In competitive amateur golf, this type of weighting shift matters most when you’re trying to control the top of your window—especially on full-gap and full-sand wedge shots where distance control is often won or lost.
Spin Gen 2.0 face: built for more consistent spin across lies
Opus SP+ includes Callaway’s Spin Gen 2.0 face package, highlighted by a 17° groove angle, tighter groove pitch spacing, and a deeper cross-hatch laser pattern across the face. The competitive angle here is consistency: better groove edge contact and more friction retention when the lie isn’t perfect.
If you’re tracking proximity and scoring wedges, the problem isn’t usually raw spin numbers in ideal conditions—it’s the unpredictable shot from first cut or a slightly damp lie. The face updates are designed to reduce that drop-off.
MIM face and feel: what to expect
The SP+ construction includes a MIM (Metal Injection Molded) face, which allows precise manufacturing and has also been positioned as a feel improvement. Herr noted the team has received positive feedback on impact dampening, which should translate to a slightly softer sensation on partial wedges and greenside shots.
“That MIM face—the feel—we’ve gotten really good feedback about how MIM dampens impacts.”
— Brian Herr
Grinds: the decision point for competitive amateurs
Opus SP+ is offered in three grinds—each with a clear fit profile. For most better players, grind choice will matter more than any single internal technology feature because it determines turf interaction and how the leading edge behaves when you change face angle.
- Z Grind (friendly low bounce): A low-bounce option for players who like to open the face, designed to provide more forgiveness than ultra-narrow “shotmaker” soles.
- X Grind (higher bounce, versatile): A higher bounce profile that fitters often put steep players into, while still allowing the face to be opened around the green.
- S Grind (mid bounce): A medium-bounce, all-around shape intended to fit the widest range of swings and conditions.
“The X grind… it’s a higher bounce versatile club. People who are steep really like this, but it allows them to open up the face green side. And then the S grind… it’s a medium bounce, fits a lot of different player types.”
— Brian Herr
Specs, price, and release dates
Opus SP+ Chrome wedges are built with slightly heavier swingweights in the scoring lofts: D5 in lob and sand wedges, and D3 in gap and pitching wedges. Stock components include a True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shaft and a True Temper Icon Tour Velvet grip.
- Pre-sale: February 24
- Retail availability: March 6
How to test it like a competitive player
If you’re comparing Opus SP+ against your current gamer wedges, focus on outcomes that show up in tournament conditions:
- Peak height on full wedges: Does the flight window come down without costing carry?
- Front-to-back dispersion: Do your carry distances tighten across repeated shots?
- Spin retention from first cut: Does spin stay closer to fairway numbers when the lie isn’t perfect?
Competitive amateurs live and die by wedge predictability. The Opus SP+ is designed for players who want a flatter flight and reliable spin control—especially when you’re trying to hit a number under pressure.
Want Opus SP+ Chrome in the bag for spring events? Preorder today.