A larger Spin Pocket and added tungsten push CG higher to lower launch and increase spin control in the new Opus SP+ wedges.
Gear: Callaway Opus SP+ wedges
Price: $229.99 each True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shaft and True Temper Icon grip
Specs: Three-piece construction with metal-injection-molded face, cast 8620 body and tungsten in the topline. Three sole grinds and even lofts from 54 to 60 degrees.
Available: March 6
Who it’s for: Golfers who want to lower launch and increase spin on short-range approach shots, pitches and chip shots.
What you should know: The Opus SP+ expands the Opus SP lineup with a larger Spin Pocket and additional tungsten to raise the center of gravity (CG) location and promote a more penetrating, higher-spinning ball flight.
The Deep Dive: Spin on your wedge shots comes from a combination of factors, with most golfers thinking that grooves, and specifically groove sharpness, are the most critical thing. Dull, worn grooves will absolutely make it harder to create spin on chips, pitches and shots hit from inside 50 to 75 yards, but over the last decade, engineers have increasingly turned their attention to something less visible and arguably just as influential: center of gravity placement.
The new Opus SP+ wedges represent Callaway’s most aggressive move yet in that direction.
The SP+ is an extension of the original Opus SP and Opus SP Platinum lineup that debuted in 2024, but it isn’t just a subtle evolution. These wedges feature a re-engineered three-piece construction that combines a metal-injection-molded face plate, a cast 8620 body and strategically positioned tungsten.
However, the defining feature is the Spin Pocket (SP stands for spin pocket). It’s a hollow chamber designed in the lower portion of the head. The idea is that by removing material low in the wedge, Callaway designers could redistribute mass higher in the body and elevate the CG location. In the original SP Platinum wedges, designers did that by adding tungsten to the topline. In the SP+, the Spin Pocket is 25 percent larger than in the original Opus SP, allowing Callaway to push the concept further by adding more tungsten to the topline. In fact, the SP+ contains 23 percent more tungsten than the Opus Platinum wedges. The result is shots should come off with a lower launch, increased spin.
That combination of traits is particularly useful for players who want to control trajectory. A wedge that launches slightly lower with more spin tends to produce a flatter, more penetrating flight. Into the wind, that can mean better distance control. On firm greens, it can mean a ball hops and stops rather than rolling out when you want it to grab.
The face plate has been updated with Spin Gen 2.0 technology. The new design features a 17-degree groove angle and tighter spacing to increase contact between the groove edges and the ball. More groove edges interacting with the cover, according to Callaway, can help maintain spin consistency across a variety of lies. A deeper cross-hatch laser pattern across the face also adds surface roughness to enhance friction, particularly on partial shots.
Visually, the SP+ maintains Callaway’s Tour-validated Shape 6 profile. It presents a compact, clean look at address, with precise leading-edge shaping and refined sole geometry. The shaping reflects feedback from Tour players and is designed to inspire confidence without appearing oversized or game-improvement focused.
Compared to the Opus Platinum models, including limited-edition versions, the SP+ leans more heavily into structural CG manipulation. While the Platinum wedges blend metal injection molding and tungsten placement to deliver a dense feel and controlled trajectory, the SP+ increases both the size of the Spin Pocket and the amount of tungsten to more aggressively influence launch and spin.
Available in three sole configurations and lofts from 54 through 60, the Opus SP+ gives Callaway a wedge option that emphasizes not just spin generation, but how that spin is delivered to create trajectory control. No wedge design is perfect for every golfer. Players who already flight their wedges low may not see a need for additional CG height. But for those who see wedge shots ballooning on full swings or who want to hit more controlled, penetrating shots into tight pin locations, the SP+ could be worth testing.