Comparison Summary
For a golfer comfortable varying face position, the Titleist Vokey SM10 60.08 M offers the clearest shot-making fit: its 8°-bounce M grind is intended for a shallower delivery and an open or closed face. The Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore 60° Mid is a more straightforward mid-bounce alternative, while the Callaway CB 12 60° pairs 12° bounce with a wide sole and cavity-back head for someone seeking more help against digging. The Callaway Opus 60.10 S and TaylorMade Milled Grind Chrome 60.10 suit golfers who expect to play many shots with a square face. These are different fits, not a progression from weak to strong spin. (titleist.com)
Buying Guide
Sizing and Capacity
In this category, sizing means loft gapping rather than physical capacity. Compare the loft stamped on your current highest-lofted wedge with the club you are adding. Most picks here are 60°; the Orlimar is 64°, and the PGM is an unusually high 72°. More loft creates another shot option, but it can also create an awkward distance gap or overlap an existing wedge. If your current wedge already handles the heights and distances you need, a different sole on another 60° may be more useful than chasing the largest loft number. Orlimar identifies its selected 64° model separately from its 60° version. (orlimar.com)
Feature Tradeoffs
Choose a sole for your delivery, not for a promise of effortless bunker play. The SM10 M grind is aimed at a shallower golfer who changes face position; the Opus S grind favors square-face shots. The CB 12 takes a different approach with a wide Tri-Sole and cavity-back head. Its additional sole width may appeal if digging is the concern, but it is not interchangeable with the SM10’s shot-making fit. Full-face grooves on the Jaws Raw are useful to compare if groove coverage matters to you; they do not establish how much spin your own shots will produce. (titleist.com)
Best For, Avoid If
| Profile |
Recommended Product |
Why It Fits |
Avoid If |
| Shallower-swinging golfer who varies face position |
Titleist Vokey SM10 60.08 M Grind |
The SM10 60.08 M pairs 8° bounce with a grind intended for open- and closed-face shots. |
You primarily want a broad, high-bounce sole to counter digging. |
| Golfer seeking a defined mid-bounce 60° |
Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore 60° Mid |
The RTX 6 ZipCore Mid configuration has 10° bounce and a clearly identified sole. |
Your fit calls specifically for a low-bounce or especially wide sole. |
| Golfer who wants a larger, more forgiving-looking head |
Callaway CB 12 60.12 Lob Wedge |
The CB 12 combines a cavity-back shape, wide Tri-Sole and 12° bounce. |
You prefer a compact head and a narrow sole. |
| Golfer who usually plays square-face wedge shots |
Callaway Opus 60.10 S Grind |
The Opus S-grind listing specifies a 60.10 steel-shaft configuration. |
You want Callaway’s wider W grind or frequently need a different sole response with the face open. |
| Right-handed golfer seeking a wide sole and 64° loft |
Orlimar Fat Sole 64° Lob Wedge |
The Fat Sole model combines a cavity-back head with an extra-wide sole. |
A 64° club would crowd your existing wedge distances. |
| Golfer deliberately shopping for an extreme-loft specialty club |
PGM 72° Wedge |
The PGM is identified as 72°, far above the conventional 60° choices. |
This is your first lob wedge or you cannot confirm its hand and bounce. |
Key Specs to Compare
Read the exact loft, bounce and grind together. The SM10 60.08 M has 8° bounce; the Cleveland 60° Mid, Opus 60° S and TaylorMade Milled Grind Chrome 60° each have 10° in the configurations identified here. The CB 12 60° has 12°. Equal bounce numbers do not make soles identical: width and relief change how the club sits and moves through turf. Also confirm hand, shaft material and the selected listing variant. The CB 12 listing identifies graphite, the Opus identifies steel, and the Wilson listing does not provide a bounce specification. (titleist.com)
Setup and Handling Considerations
Before ordering, match the selected hand and shaft to your bag rather than assuming every option on a manufacturer’s page is the one being sold. This matters especially when a product family offers several grinds or both steel and graphite shafts. At address, consider whether you prefer the larger CB 12 or Orlimar profile or a more compact wedge shape. If you often open the face, pay particular attention to how the SM10 M or Powerbilt beveled sole is intended to be used. If you mostly keep it square, the Opus S and TaylorMade full sole present clearer starting points.
Maintenance and Longevity
Keep the face and grooves free of sand and debris so you can assess the club’s contact surface and condition. The Jaws Raw has an unplated scoring area that Callaway says can rust over time; do not mistake that expected appearance change for a different finish from the chrome areas of the head. Titleist describes inspection and a localized heat treatment on SM10 grooves, but that does not specify how long grooves will perform for an individual golfer. Check the actual face condition as a wedge ages rather than assuming a treatment eliminates wear.
Reliability Signals
Look for an exact configuration you can reconcile across the product listing and published manufacturer information. Titleist identifies the SM10 60.08 M, Cleveland identifies a 60° Mid with 10° bounce, and Orlimar identifies its 64° Fat Sole by model number. Those matches help prevent a mix-up between nearby variants; they are not proof that every offered shaft or finish matches. For the PGM, obtain clear confirmation of hand and bounce before buying. If event eligibility matters, check the exact club and applicable event requirements rather than treating a groove-marketing phrase as a conformity ruling. (titleist.com)
How to Compare Reviews
Start with an exact-model check: a comment about an SM10 60.14 K does not describe the 60.08 M sole, and a Cleveland Low-grind account does not describe the 60° Mid. Then check whether the writer used the same hand, shaft and type of shot you have in mind. A bunker observation is more relevant when sand and delivery resemble yours than when the writer played firm, closely mown turf. For the CB 12, separate comments about its wider head from comments about a different Callaway wedge. Treat any individual shot report as a use-case clue, not a guaranteed result.
Common Mistakes
Do not buy by loft alone or assume that 72° is an automatic upgrade from 60°. Do not transfer bounce from another grind in the same product family, or mistake the Orlimar 60° Fat Sole for this selected 64° model. A wide sole can address one problem while making another player’s preferred face setup less appealing. Finally, check that the order is for one club in the intended hand and shaft; product-family photos and option selectors can show configurations other than the one named in a listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose a 60° or 64° lob wedge?
Choose by the gap above your current highest-lofted wedge and the shots you need. The 60° picks are the more conventional starting point here; the Orlimar 64° is a specific extra-loft option with a wide sole. Neither loft guarantees a soft landing.
Is more bounce always better in a bunker?
No. Bounce works with sole shape, sand conditions and how you deliver the club. The CB 12 60.12 offers a wide-sole option, while the SM10 60.08 M is intended for a different, shallower shot-making style.
Which pick has a graphite shaft?
The listed Callaway CB 12 60.12 specifies graphite. The Opus, TaylorMade Milled Grind Chrome, Powerbilt and Wilson listings identify steel shafts. Check the chosen option before checkout because product families can offer more than one shaft.
Do raw-face or full-face grooves guarantee more spin?
No. Those terms describe features of the Callaway Jaws Raw Full Face Groove wedge. Ball contact, lie and shot conditions still matter; choose it for the face design you want, not a promised spin number.
Final Recommendation
Choose the Titleist Vokey SM10 60.08 M Grind if your delivery is relatively shallow and you want a 60° wedge built for changing face position. If your priority is a larger head and a wide sole instead, the Callaway CB 12 60.12 Lob Wedge is the better-matched alternative.
