Head Features
Callaway Fusion Wide Sole irons are built with a four-piece design made of titanium. The 60-degree lob wedge includes a progressive offset and a modern version of Callaway's classic Bore-Through shaft technology. Its cavity is filled with a hermoplastic urethane material (SenSert insert), made to dampen vibration.
The club's sole has its own two-piece design with a Tunite weight insert which keeps the center of gravity low and behind the face.
Shaft Options
The Fusion Wide Sole lob wedge with regular flex comes new off the rack with the Fusion Wide Sole graphite shaft. The club was also fit with regular flex steel shafts from Royal Precision and True Temper. Both regular flex steel and graphite options contain a mid kick-point and torque made for players with controlled swing speeds of 80 to 100 mph, depending on mechanics.
Performance
The Fusion Wide Sole lob wedge (regular flex) is a reliable club. Its wide sole and comfortable bounce gets shots up in a hurry. From the fairway, the Tunite weight pushes the head through impact with little drag. As a chipping club, the wedge is extremely responsive and checks the ball nicely from around the green and sand. While not a precision wedge, the Fusion Wide Sole is made with state-of-the-art game-improvement features necessary to help aspiring players develop the proper mechanics required to become strong wedge players.
Availability
Fusion Wide Sole lob wedges with regular flex shafts are still available through some Callaway dealers. Individual irons from late model sets are usually special-ordered by the bigger outlets such as Edwin Watts or Golfsmith. Callaway customer service is also helpful in directing customers in search of single clubs to dealers with supplies on hand.
Price
Most retailers are liquidating the Fusion Wide Sole lob wedges at a variety of price points. Depending on supply and shaft selection, players should expect to pay as much a $170 ($65 to $90 average) for a new club. Wide Sole lob wedges are, however, traded fairly heavily on the used market for much less, depending on club condition and availability.
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