Equipment
Hank Haney inspires Callaway’s new Sure Out wedges
PGA Tour players arrive to the green with an arsenal of specialized short-game shots to help them save a par or make a birdie. It’s a far different story for most amateur golfers; they just hope to make solid contact with a wedge.
Few golf instructors understand this juxtaposition better than Hank Haney. He’s known for helping Tiger Woods with his game during his prime, but now focuses his time helping average golfers shoot better scores. After signing an endorsement contract with Callaway last January, he told the company it could help average golfers play better with a wedge that took the fear out of their short games.
Callaway listened and its collaboration with Haney led to the development of the new Sure Out wedges, which look and function much differently than the company’s Mack Daddy wedges that are used on the PGA Tour.
First and foremost, the Sure Out wedges are designed to make bunker shots easier for average golfers. They use oversize club heads and wide, rounded soles to minimize turf resistance and prevent the clubs from “digging” in the sand. The design of the wedges also eliminates the need to open the club face at address, something Haney says most golfers are scared to do.
“It’s pretty much impossible to either blade or chunk this wedge,” says Dave Neville, Callaway’s Senior Director of Brand Management for Metalwoods and Wedges.
The wedges are also designed to be “shank proof;” their hosels are pulled back from the club face to give golfers more confidence around the greens.
Like Callaway’s Mack Daddy wedges, Sure Out models are made to spin. The wedges use 17 machined grooves that extend the width of the club face to increase spin on shots contacted on the toe and upper areas of the club face, common impact areas for average golfers. Like Callaway’s Mack Daddy Forged wedges, Sure Out models also have a smaller groove on the bottom of their club faces that Neville says is key for generating increase spin on short chip shots around the green.
The Sure Out wedges ($119.99) will be available on March 10 on Callaway’s website. Stock shaft options are the KBS Tour 90 (steel) and UST 65 (graphite). They’re available in lofts of 58 and 64 degrees.
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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chinchbugs
Mar 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Alien wedge 1/10 the price and probably twice the clubs….and that is NOT saying much….
Up next from DL the perfecter club….take the perfect club and just increase the head cc’s and put a more recent shaft in it… can’t wait (yawn)
Warwick Weedon
Mar 2, 2017 at 1:16 am
I want one!! The anti shank hosel attracts me. The Alien did not work for me.
exrog
Mar 1, 2017 at 3:43 pm
this wedge $119.99. the EX-1 $59.99. ( it may be XE-1 , not sure but still…) Bazooka 1-out $49.99. all the exact same thing. I am an 8 handicap and struggle with sand shots. I have the bazooka 1-out that I have tried in the sand with not much success, but for chipping around the greens that club is fantastic. if I am playing a course with thicker rough around the greens I will put it in the bag.
N. D. Boondocks
Mar 1, 2017 at 11:29 am
I still will play my old Hogan Sure-Out if I know the bunkers are fluffy – very good results, then.
If I play it from a bunker with wet &/or packed sand – very bad results, then.
chinchbugs
Mar 1, 2017 at 8:39 am
You are SURE(ly) OUT of my foursome if you play this club!
Mat
Mar 1, 2017 at 5:09 am
Just another wedge with a Granny Flange™.
SlapHappy
Mar 1, 2017 at 1:41 am
I’m a gonna scoop some ice cream with that back flange area
SteveTT
Feb 28, 2017 at 8:58 pm
I don’t see the need for score lines abutting the top line of these wedges…. unless you happen to hit the ball very high up on the face…. and even then it won’t help! And if you think about it, the high up score lines will create added friction with the flying sand and could conceivably twist the clubface open due to the unequal face area higher than the last full score line at the hosel. Do you see my point?
Chopper
Mar 1, 2017 at 11:56 am
no.
Scott
Mar 1, 2017 at 12:07 pm
me either
Matt
Feb 28, 2017 at 7:44 pm
Have been gaining the 60PM for a couple of years, might give this a go
Gary
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:37 pm
besides the old alien version of this club Moe Norman used a version of this club years ago..sad to say but anyone over a 18 handicap should be using this club for chipping and sand shots….and for you guys that are good out of the sand these clubs are just plan amazing,
Cdub
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:35 pm
Haney will do anything to make a buck.
ArkJag
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:16 pm
Coming to a K-Mart discount rack near you….
Golfguy
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm
My brother-in-law up north sent me an interesting note. Believe it or not, you can still buy the Alien Sand Wedge at Costco Canada. 56 degrees of loft.
Travis
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:19 pm
What in God’s name is Callaway doing?!
They’re officially going downhill in my book. I was just thinking that Callaway is becoming a cheap and cheesy brand, and now this?!
rex235
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:13 pm
The Mack Daddy Wedges are available in Left Hand.
Like Thomas and Teresa Baretti are asking…
What about the “SURE OUT” model?
Blake
Feb 28, 2017 at 4:50 pm
“impossible to blade”
I highly doubt that
GhostofBenHogan
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Sure out of original ideas, eh Callaway?
Mark
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:10 pm
Pass the sick bag please. Absolutely hideous and an insult to Hogan wedges of old.
Desmond
Mar 4, 2017 at 3:10 am
Not many remember “Hogan”
See bankruptcy
CCTxGolf
Feb 28, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Strange lofts. 64* is a very, very niche wedge loft. As someone said below somebody playing a 64* probably has no need for this help/technology. It takes the other uses that a good player has for wedge with that much loft out of play. I find the 58* a strange choice too but at least somewhat more applicable for a mid high handicap player. Wonder why no “normal” sand wedge lifts.
Joshuaplaysgolf
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Possibly to offset the fact you can’t open it up? So these are supposed to produce auto flop shots?? Only answer I can think of.
CCTxGolf
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:20 pm
That’s very good reasoning. Almost like the wedges are just “auto” opened up! Lol Thanks for the input. Makes since
Jack
Feb 28, 2017 at 9:42 pm
I use a 60 because I hit it comfortably to about 90 yards, 3/4 about 75 yards (can max it to about 100+, but that’s not what I need, and an occasional bladed shot will go 120 lol). It comes in very handy for approach shots and I use it for chip shots too as it provides more loft and minimizing roll out. Why do you think it’s a strange choice?
The dude
Feb 28, 2017 at 1:59 pm
But in a statement Haney also said
“Really works best with the swing magic- power connector-impact snap-sky track devices-the Haney blueprint-swing plane caddie!”
This guy would endorse a pancake if they paid him to say it will improve your game…
Mike
Feb 28, 2017 at 3:08 pm
thats the best comment ever!!!!
Jim
Mar 1, 2017 at 1:13 pm
Amen!
Jim
Mar 2, 2017 at 10:32 am
I agree. Can HH possibly shill anything else. Everything he touches apparently is the best thing to improve your swing, your chipping, your whatever. Depending on the day of the week, and who is paying him that day, he’ll shill anything. Really lost credibility in my mind.
acemandrake
Feb 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm
I used to have the Hogan Sure Out.
It was best for bunkers with lots of fluffy sand.
JJ
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:38 am
First they buy the Ben Hogan Company and rob the Apex and Edge brand name and now this! Can’t believe they give the credit to Hank Haney. What’s next the Callaway Radial Irons? or Callaway Personal blades? Callaway Equilizer Wedge? Ben Hogan must be rolling over in his grave!
SlapHappy
Mar 1, 2017 at 1:40 am
Those are great ideas! But Callaway is already doing that. Keep up, will ya?
Thomas Barretti
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:37 am
will it be available in left hand
dr bloor
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:21 am
Kind of odd loft choices. 56* is traditional for a sand wedge, and if you really need that sole, you probably shouldn’t be thinking about putting a 64* in the bag.
TexasSnowman
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:14 am
not a fan of haney in general; but this is good. they should actually extend the concept into the 50-52-54-56 lofts.
dan
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:13 am
Ummm… you can’t just make the exact same wedge with the exact same name and give credit to Hank for “inventing” it. Anyone ever hear of the Hogan “sure out?” It’s literally the exact same shape and concept with slightly shorter grooves.
dan
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:18 am
Did I mention that it’s actually called the Hogan “Sure out” ?? Come on people!
Tom
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:29 am
upon investigation close ….but…
Geoff
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:13 am
Ping Glide ES already incorporates everything in this wedge and executes it flawlessly.
Geoff
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:24 am
Callaway crediting themselves and Haney for this knockoff is Trumpian.
ImPeach 'Im!
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:52 am
Looks a lot like an Alien wedge from the 90’s.
Greg V
Feb 28, 2017 at 12:31 pm
Looks Alien to me as well.
Tyler
Feb 28, 2017 at 2:31 pm
It does. i remember the Alien
Matt
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:49 am
This looks like a straight copy of Cleveland golf smart sore wedges. Only difference is grooves that go through the whole face.
Brian
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:39 am
Decent bunker player here, but we (definitely myself included) all have the odd days where nothing in greenside sand seems to work. I’ve been toying with the idea of a 60º PM grind…but I might give this a look if it makes bunker shots that simple.
Tom
Feb 28, 2017 at 11:14 am
I’m with ya Brian. These might make shots easier on course with little to no sand in bunkers or way side areas.
Jim
Mar 1, 2017 at 9:06 pm
That was the point of the deep (way wider than THIS incarnation) sole and tight-to-the-ground front edge…Minimal bounce & inherently low COG. Worked off hardpan w/o having to lean shaft back – or open face to add loft, and thw width of it created bounce in powdery sand….
Absolutely worth a try (the original – or maybe the Cleveland Smart Sole 60….a lot of loft for some people from sand, but if you master it, a 54 degree then becomes an awesome choice for chipping pitching and fairway wedge… Not a lot of money – we’re not talkin’ buying a $750 driver to experiment with – or a $350 PXG SW…
The original was awesome.