The tour wedge showdown — Spin Milled precision with 23 grind combos against a raw face that functionally improves with every round. Both are elite. Which one earns your bag?
Quick verdict
SM10
The #1 wedge on tour for a reason — unmatched feel, the deepest grind selection in golf, and Spin Milled grooves that deliver the tightest spin variance in testing. If you demand the best feel and most precise fitting options, the SM10 is the gold standard.
Jaws Raw
A tour-quality wedge with a unique advantage — the raw face gets better with age as rust increases spin. $10 cheaper, slightly more forgiving, and Callaway's JAWS grooves are among the most aggressive in the game. The spin evolution over time is something no finished wedge can replicate.
Titleist
The most-played wedge on every major tour. Spin Milled grooves individually cut per loft. 8620 carbon steel. Six grinds, 23 combinations. WedgeWorks custom options. The benchmark for tour wedge performance.
Callaway
Tour wedge with an unplated raw face that develops rust patina, increasing friction and spin over time. Aggressive JAWS groove geometry. Tungsten toe weighting for stability. A wedge that functionally improves with age.
SM10 wins 4 of 6 categories · Jaws Raw wins 2 of 6
SM10
Jaws Raw
Spin Milled grooves individually cut per loft with new heat treatment for longer-lasting sharpness. Tightest shot-to-shot spin variance in MyGolfSpy testing. The benchmark for spin consistency.
Aggressive JAWS groove geometry with unplated raw face that develops rust patina over time, increasing friction and spin. Spin improves after 10–15 rounds. Among the top spin producers but slightly less consistent than SM10 in testing.
SM10
Jaws Raw
8620 carbon steel delivers the softest, most responsive feedback in wedges. The tactile precision on greenside shots sets the standard. Every source agrees: this is the best-feeling wedge available.
Dense, solid feedback from the tungsten-weighted carbon steel head. More of a ‘thunk’ than a ‘butter.’ Skilled players appreciate the honesty of the feedback but it’s not as refined as the SM10’s softness.
SM10
Jaws Raw
Six grinds across 23 combinations — the most extensive fitting matrix in wedges. WedgeWorks customization adds further depth. Every swing type, every turf condition covered.
Solid grind variety with W, S, X, and Z options. Good for most players but fewer options than Vokey. The raw face adds versatility through increased spin on open-face shots.
SM10
Jaws Raw
Performs equally well from fairway, rough, and sand. The grind variety means you can match the sole to your conditions precisely. Tour players carry 3–4 Vokeys with different grinds for different shots.
Excellent from bunkers and rough thanks to tungsten weighting and aggressive grooves. The raw face excels in wet conditions. Slightly less versatile on firm, tight lies where the SM10’s sole options give more control.
SM10
Jaws Raw
Tour-shaped with thin topline and minimal offset. Rewards precise contact. Not designed for mishit forgiveness — this is a precision instrument for skilled players.
Tungsten toe weighting lowers CG and adds stability. Slightly more stable on off-center hits than the SM10. Still a tour wedge — neither is ‘forgiving’ in the game-improvement sense.
SM10
Jaws Raw
$189 — the most expensive mainstream wedge. Premium justified by tour heritage and grind depth, but you’re paying for the Vokey name and WedgeWorks ecosystem.
$179 — $10 less with the unique raw face spin advantage. The rust patina is a functional benefit that improves spin over time, effectively making it better as it ages. Solid value proposition.
Buy the SM10 if you…
Buy the Jaws Raw if you…
Tour pedigree vs functional innovation. The SM10 is the establishment choice — proven, refined, dominant. More than 60% of PGA Tour players carry Vokey wedges, and the SM10's Spin Milled grooves delivered the tightest shot-to-shot spin variance in independent testing. Six grinds across 23 combinations mean there's a setup for every swing type and turf condition on earth. When tour pros need a wedge they can trust on Sunday, the Vokey is what goes in the bag.
The Jaws Raw is the disruptor — a raw face that functionally improves over time is genuinely unique in golf. As the unplated carbon steel develops rust patina through play, the surface friction increases, generating more spin after 10–15 rounds than it did brand new. No chrome-finished or plated wedge can make that claim. Callaway's JAWS grooves are among the most aggressive in the industry, and the tungsten toe weighting provides a stability edge the SM10 doesn't prioritize.
Most tour pros choose Vokey; most independent tests show the gap is smaller than the brand loyalty suggests. The SM10 wins on feel and fitting depth. The Jaws Raw wins on the novelty of increasing spin and price. For most golfers, this comes down to whether you value the Vokey ecosystem — the grinds, the WedgeWorks customization, the tour pedigree — or Callaway's raw-face innovation that delivers a wedge genuinely unlike anything else on the market.
“Six grinds, 23 combinations, WedgeWorks custom — no other brand gives you this level of fitting precision. The SM10 is the fitter’s dream wedge.”
Golf Digest·On the SM10’s grind variety advantageFavors SM10
“Went from Jaws Raw to SM10 this season. The feel difference is immediately noticeable — the SM10 is softer and more responsive on every partial shot around the green.”
GolfWRX Forum·3 handicap comparing both in playFavors SM10
“The raw face is a legitimate performance advantage. After 20 rounds, my Jaws Raw generates noticeably more spin than it did new. No chrome wedge does that.”
GolfWRX Forum·Longtime Jaws Raw user on the rust benefitFavors Jaws Raw
“Callaway’s JAWS grooves are among the most aggressive in the game. Combined with the raw face texture, this wedge bites harder than almost anything else from bunkers.”
Today’s Golfer·On the Jaws Raw’s greenside performanceFavors Jaws Raw
SM10 — our take
The gold standard. Best feel, most grinds, most-played on every major tour. The SM10 wins this comparison on craftsmanship and fitting depth. If you value precision, the Vokey ecosystem, and the softest feedback in wedges, this is the one to buy.
✦ Best for: feel purists and custom-fitting enthusiasts
Jaws Raw — our take
The innovator. A wedge that functionally improves over time is a unique proposition in golf. $10 cheaper with excellent spin and solid forgiveness. If you embrace the raw aesthetic and want a wedge that rewards you more the longer you play it, the Jaws Raw stands alone.
✦ Best for: creative short-game players who embrace the raw aesthetic