Equipment
Callaway Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind Wedges
Updated: April 12, 2015
Callaway’s new Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind wedges were designed by Phil Mickelson and have a radical shape that can help golfers get better performance from the most-lofted club in their bag.
The wedge has a high-toe design that creates a larger hitting area, especially when golfers open the club face to hit delicate shots around the green.
[quote_box_center]”When you open a wedge up around the greens … you decrease the size of the face,” says Roger Cleveland, Callaway’s Chief Club Designer. “By increasing the height of the toe, we add back some hitting area.”[/quote_box_center]
Four Green Holes? Weight was removed from the back of the wedge to accommodate its larger head shape.
Off and on throughout the 2014 season, Mickelson was using another high-toe wedge, Ping’s Eye 2, which has a similar shape to the PM Grind wedge. He came to Roger Cleveland this summer to discuss how Callaway could improve on the design.
Mickelson likes the higher toe because it allows him to create more spin on open-faced shots, Cleveland says. Its higher center of gravity launches the ball slightly lower and with more spin.
During the development of the wedge, Cleveland and Mickelson came to notice that he tended to hit the ball on the extreme toe area of the club face, a place where there were no grooves. That led to the decision to extend the grooves to the end of the club face, which gave Mickelson more consistency on shots hit across the face.
PM Grind models have 39 percent more groove area than Callaway’s other wedges.
The wedges also have a U-Grind sole that Mickelson helped Callaway develop. The sole is concave in the middle, and has very rounded leading red that allows it to sit lower to the ground on open-face shots. That makes them easier to hit off tight lies.
The Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind wedges ($129) are cast from 8620 carbon steel. They come stock with Mickelson’s favorite shaft — KBS’s Tour-V (wedge flex) — and Golf Pride’s New Decade Multi Compound.
The wedges will be in stores on May 15, and are available in the following models (loft/effective bounce): 56-10, 58-13, 60-10 and 64-10.
Click here to see what golfers are saying about Callaway’s new wedge.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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larryoffthedeck
Jun 14, 2016 at 4:32 pm
I have the 58-10 and love it. Extremely easy to hit if you play a proper hinge and hold style of pitch shot. I have it paired with a 52-6 vokey and i can get by with its versatility as the only sand/lob wedge in my bag. I don’t really ever play a true flop shot. This club is versatile enough to pick tight lies and doesn’t undercut the ball in fluffy lies, if you set it up properly. Saved me 2 shots a round!
Steve
Mar 14, 2016 at 4:10 pm
I think I need a 56*, but it will have to be a solid performer to knock my PING Eye 2 SW out of my bag.
ryan
Jun 20, 2015 at 2:08 pm
was at a golf town up here in calgary, alberta, canada recently and though it looks awkward it plays great to the point that golf town cannot keep phils new wedge in stock.
Jericho
May 18, 2015 at 6:04 am
When I first saw this on the rack from a distance I thought Scotty Cameron came out with a wedge ..I was locked in on a set of mizzy T5 wedges then saw these ..just built a set of callaway apex Mb’s with 6.5 PX’s and will probably get the P.M. Grind in a 58 ..don’t need a 64 although it may be fun to have one
Gary
Apr 24, 2015 at 11:13 am
There is kind of beauty to the face of it. It actually even looks good to me, albeit the back of the club looks kind of busy and a little ugly. If this design is an improvement over the Eye 2 in performance, kudos to Callaway. Wouldn’t mind trying this club but not sure how it would work for me as I am trying to get a little shallower with wedge shots. Durability might be an issue.
MASSIVE MIKE!
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:16 pm
I have 6 eye 2 wedges from copper to lob wedge. I used them up until I finally got a good one thet worked as good, probably because the new grooves, but the eye 2 lob with the cup or u grind cant be beat from the sand and most grassy lies. Ping has some good grind options …. if you can get them to do it correctly the first time!
jc
Apr 13, 2015 at 12:42 pm
I had an old powerbilt 60 with the same sole…loved it but some bum stole it out of my bag…our course has hard packed sand so we need less bounce. I have an old PM Yonex 60 wedge and you could cut steel with since since the leading edge is so sharp. These look better. Too bad I already have a closet full of wedges (all square grooves!!!)
Martin
Apr 12, 2015 at 9:07 am
My course has typically very thick lush rough and lots of mounding around the very firm fast greens, I use a MacDaddy11 60/10 S grind wedge very well on lots of short lob shots.
I often hit the off the grooves near the top of the toe where I am actually hitting the ball farther up than I am out.
I will look at this club.
DJ
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Phil has introduced the phrankenwedge. Looks better than the ping eye 2
Batman
Jan 23, 2015 at 6:49 pm
I’m surprised that that grooves aren’t curved of at a different angle on the toe area to accommodate for different face angles for different types of shots.
(or is that illegal?)
Teaj
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:29 am
I was having a discussion with someone about that too it would be interesting to find out if angled grooves are within the rules
Forsbrand
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:29 pm
Spalding had a sw in the early 90s with angled grooves
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Funny to see people state the obvious about it being similar to the Ping eye 2. they came out and said they took the ping eye 2 platform and made it even better for Phil. Oh I guess people would have to read the article to have got that point… my bad bro!
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:29 pm
This is a Ping Eye2 XG clone. Phil has been gaming Ping and Callaway wants in. The grind on this club, the toe and extended grooves, pure Ping. And why? Because the Eye2 L wedge is the best sand,trouble, tough lie around the greens club EVER! I admit it doesn’t have the softest feel on full shots from the fairway, but is that what u want out of an L wedge. The Ping Anser design has been knocked off by every manufacturer and now Callaway is trying to introduce a design Karsten Solheim came up with in the 80’s as something new Why 8620? Cause that’s what the Eye2 XG is cast from. The face of the Eye2 is dead, like headcover on marshmallow dead, which means u can rip it and the ball goes nowhere and lands like a butterfly with no legs.
other paul
Apr 13, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Easy there fan boy. Calm down. Remember, there is almost no innovation left to do. Which is why companies use similar ideas as other companies and try and make them work better. Except ping ????
Marty
May 14, 2015 at 12:06 pm
Yep, this is an old Eye-2 in performance but if feels like BUTTUH! I hit them yesterday and ordered the 56 and 60.
Josh
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Wow I never comment but I have to say that’s the ugliest club I may have Ever seen, especially targeted at a better player. I’d be shocked if they sold 1,000 nationwide. Just terrible.
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Ugly… yes, but for those of us that can get by that because of the functionality it might sell. im going to try the 58-13 when I get the chance to see if I can still hit it on full shots. if it can they can take my money as I open the face of my 58 a lot around the green in tight spots.
MASSIVE MIKE!
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:09 pm
Its even uglier than the ping eye2 xg
Kyle
Jan 22, 2015 at 7:52 pm
Looks like the Ray Cook Alien
otherpaul
Jan 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm
I have been hitting balls off turf in my garage all winter and have a nice white smudge on my 60* that really shows I hit shots towards the toe. Its just into the edge of the smooth part. So I really like the idea of extending the grooves towards the toe. Function over beauty. I will pick one up when they go on sale.
Corey
Apr 13, 2015 at 2:25 pm
You might need a more upright lie angle or longer length to find the sweet spot. I run the callaway performance center in the myrtle beach. Go see a fitter and see if you need to change the specs.
Corey Fields, PGA
OTP
Jan 22, 2015 at 1:40 pm
Yep, an Eye 2 with rounded edges.
For floppers and rough that tall toe really does help for high face contact.
Like the look of the rounded leading edge. Also appears that most lofts are
about 3-4 degrees lower bounce than the Eye 2. Wish the material and finish
were like the Jaws Slate though.
Gary
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:08 am
Does look quite a bit like the Ping Eye2, which Phil evidently liked a lot. Worth a closer look when it comes out. Wonder why 8620 cast steel vs. forged. Grooves might wear out pretty fast with this one.
Scott
Jan 23, 2015 at 9:46 am
Yes, that is interesting. I love my Mack Daddy 2 tour grind vs the other top selling casted wedges because of the forged feel. Not sure about wearing out faster, but there will (probably) be a different feel and sound. The design seems interesting, but I do not seem to hit the ball off the toe or edge very often – until now that I just mentioned it.
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:20 pm
cast last longer…. no?
Ian
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:14 am
I wish they would extend the grooves onto the hosel – so I could spin my shanks more.
JohnnyB
Jan 22, 2015 at 2:04 pm
HaHa, that made me laugh out loud for real.
Teaj
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:21 pm
second that…….
Sings “Hosel Rocket!”
ca1879
Jan 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Ian wins!
Chris C
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:50 am
A bit of Edel ( extending grooves towards the toe ), a bit of Renegar ( u-sole grind ) a dash of Solheim ( monstrous toe ) and finally, a dose of Phil’s magic – it’s ALIVE !!!
Scott
Jan 23, 2015 at 9:50 am
I agree. This club certainly gives credence to the other lesser known manufactures and their ability to build a better mouse trap.
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:11 pm
Are u high it’s a Ping Eye 2 XG knock off. The toe, the grind everything. Phil has had an Eye2
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:13 pm
in his bag and Callaway wants in.
ABOMB
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:18 am
I don’t know… I’ve always been curious about the Eye-2 wedge but never had the balls to put it in play. That hosel gives me pause though….
RG
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Get over it. Eye 2 L wedge is the best sand, trouble,tough lie around the greens club ever made.
ND Hickman
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:48 am
I play an old Eye 2 S Wedge every now and again. It’s a very good wedge. The pro I get lessons from is constantly trying to buy it off me.
Nevin
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:09 am
I don’t understand this WRX obsession with esthetics. It is like there is a race here to be the first to declare a club ugly. Ugly isn’t nearly as important as whether a golf club actually performs it’s intended function. This club may look different but the real question is: does it work? I’ll definitely look into whether this club helps me around the greens. If it does it will be in the bag.
Tony
Jan 22, 2015 at 6:50 am
Wow, they are bringing this to retail? It’s just another club Phil will rave about for 2wks then it gets dumped from the bag.
This really annoys me, I’m a lefty and there are so many clubs that aren’t made in left handed but crap like this goes is.
Golfwb
Jan 22, 2015 at 8:08 pm
Yeah the 3deep/2deep was a terrible design that didn’t sell very well. Good point.
Tony
Jan 25, 2015 at 6:31 am
Did I make any mention of the 3Deep being bad? By the way that’s another club that had limited options in LH.
Sean
Feb 8, 2015 at 9:36 am
T……..while I cannot comment on the LH options on the 3-deep, to say the club is bad is off the mark. It’s obviously a design for a specific player type and use, not the masses. I’m a low launch player so it was really not a sensible option for me. I actually ended up playing a 5-deep as my only fairway wood and it went every bit as far as my other #3 wood but was easier to hit at 18 degrees of loft.
As far as the PM wedges goes…..we’ll have to see. I have several old Ping beryllium LW and SW’s that I break out every now and then. Still nothing else like them.
Tom Duckworth
Jan 22, 2015 at 6:24 am
Makes perfect sense I’d play one.
Nice
Jan 22, 2015 at 2:04 am
Is it April? This is a joke right?
Crash2k1
Jan 22, 2015 at 12:15 am
If works, I’ll game it.
kess
Jan 21, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Well, I love the ping Eye2 wedge and this looks like a neo-eye2. One of the easiest and most utilitus wedges ever imo. Looks like I could use it to flip my omelet for breakfast and then dig my fried egg out of the trap. I look forward to the reviews and maybe purchase.
Rich
Jan 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm
Even too ugly for its mother to love………
Mark
Jan 21, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Ugly.
ck
Jan 21, 2015 at 7:36 pm
not surprised it looks just like a ping eye 2 since phil has one. i guess now he can replace it with a callaway version.
cody
Jan 21, 2015 at 7:36 pm
while i think the function may be there. it is ugly to look at.
slider
Jan 21, 2015 at 6:32 pm
looks like a ping eye 2 wedge to me
Matthew Bacon
Jan 21, 2015 at 6:31 pm
Awesome, one major problem I have hitting the high flop is hitting it high on the toe.