Callaway Jaws wedges are a spin-focused wedge line, and the Raw versions are the ones most golfers mean today. The Raw face is bare carbon steel with no chrome plating, which lets the face and grooves work on the ball without a coating in between. Jaws wedges have been part of Callaway's lineup for several years, and the name has carried through a few generations, including the MD5 and the later Raw models.
What makes the Raw face different
Callaway introduced Jaws Raw in 2022. The face is left unplated, and Callaway pairs it with what it calls Groove in Groove technology, which adds smaller grooves between the main ones to give the face more edges to grip with. Because the steel is not coated, it can rust over time. That is normal and cosmetic, and many golfers like the way a raw wedge changes color as it is used.
Full Toe and the grind options
Callaway later added a Full Toe version of the Raw wedge. The Full Toe shape extends the face toward the toe, which gives more usable hitting area on open face shots and on shots played around the green. Jaws wedges come in several grinds and bounce options, so the right one depends on your turf and how steep your swing is. A lower bounce suits firm turf and shallow swings, and a higher bounce suits soft turf and steeper swings.
Common questions
Do raw wedges rust?
Yes, the bare steel face will develop surface rust. It does not hurt performance and most golfers treat it as part of the look.
Are used Jaws wedges worth buying?
They can be. Check the groove sharpness on the face, since that is what wears most with use. A used wedge with clean grooves will still spin the ball well.
If you want to see what is in stock, you can browse our Callaway wedges in different lofts, flexes and hand options. If you are comparing brands, our post on how Titleist Vokey wedges have changed covers another popular option.
