The callaway optifit adjustable hosel allows for a complete range of loft positions. Xr 16 is a good driver for sure, but spin just was a little to high for me, even after trying several shafts in it. Callaway drivers are often adjustable to match your individual swing. The black and red colors are a constant, while in the xr line royal blue will often make an appearance.
I wonder how it compares to last years big bertha, which had a number of adjustments too. Get the best deals on callaway golf club components when you shop the largest online selection at. Callaway custom 2020 graphite driver opti fit 2 shafts. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaway s xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. This driver follows up on last years popular xr model. Its more affordable than the big bertha alpha 815 driver and will likely be a better option for golfers who dont need the extra adjustability that the 815 provides. It is more pronounced in higher lofts, but still has an impact on the ball flight. The great thing about the club is that it is available in reasonable price. Heres what you should know about adjusting the loft, lie angle, center of gravity and draw or fade bias on your driver. Callaway to release xr drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Those of you looking for a balanced combination of distance and forgiveness will be. Callaway new epic, big bertha, epic subzero wrench tool. The only adjustments that can be made to the xr are in the shaft.
How to adjust callaway xr driver newer callaway drivers are introduced in the market regularly with new features and flexibility. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs. I was able to get my hands on the xr16 today, and compared it to the xr. The most intriguing thing about double black diamond is that all of that distance comes without excessively penalty where forgiveness and accuracy are concerned. Callaway claims that the speed step can deliver up to 5mph faster ball speed. It can be your best friend if you are new to this sport.
If you are not satisfied with the item you have purchased, you may return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the product price. Callaway golf explains the adjustment options available with the big bertha, big bertha alpha and big bertha fairway woods. Does it worth to change to the new callaway rogue driver. The callaway xr driver doesnt come with adjustable centre of gravity. But out of curiosity id like to know if theres a marked difference between the xrs and the new line of xr steelheads. The callaway xr drivers offer a lot of forgiveness since most swings can reduce the sidespin. The xr16 can be adjusted 1 degree lower or 2 degrees higher. Rosss plan was for me to try both the new xr driver and the big bertha alpha 815. If you consistently hit the heel or toe of the driver, you might adjust the weight to move the sweet spot towards your normal contact point.
With the xr 16 callaway wanted to create a driver that was more aerodynamic. I been a callaway owner of drivers for a long time and have always loved them. This is the hot adjustment of 2015 cobras flipzone and nikes flexflight are both good examples of it. This revolutionary technology allows you to adjust the vertical center of gravity of your big bertha alpha driver. To do so its engineers sought out the help of aerospace giant boeing which helped redesign the xr 16s crown.
Stenson and other callaway staffers are playing it for a simple reason it performs. Callaway golf introduces newer drivers with smart features and flexibility to the market on a regular basis. I sure hope the king ltd is as good as the demo because it is hard for me to have mostly callaway in my bag then have a cobra driver. Callaway said they were able to improve the clubhead speed by 2% as a result of the cooperation with boeing. Hi xr driver owners, i recently picked up a second hand xr driver, but no instructions to set up the hosel came with it. One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr driver is the new. This manufacturer continues to create popular driver designs, highlighted by brands like rogue and big bertha. Callaway s new xr drivers, fairway wood and hybrids are built for increased ball speeds and forgiveness thanks to some new technology, including a reengineered hyper speed face cup that was made. For example, you may be able to move weights inside the club head or adjust the.
I wanted to love the xr 16 pro so i could get a callaway driver. Under the hood of the xr was the stock blue project x lz shaft, with 9 degrees of loft. The upright lie angle changes the directional orientation of the loft, making it point to the draw side for the player. Not just the longest name in golf, our test results suggest big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is also the longest driver in golf for 2015. Neither are as adjustable as callaway s big bertha alpha 815 drivers.
Callaway new x2 hotbig berthabig bertha alpha torque wrench adjustment tool 4. If youve recently upgraded your driver from something thats a decade or older to. Without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. The new callaway rogue driver will be available with a wide range of premium aftermarket shafts at 40g, 50g, 60g, and 70g weights, including. Its speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from an. To demonstrate that trust, every certified preowned club you buy will come with a certificate of authenticity from callaway golf.
According to the manufacturers, when the weight moves back, the driver becomes higher launching and lower. If you have upgraded your driver that is older to the latest drivers, you might be wondering how you can adjust your driver or how adjusting will affect the performance. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The top of the driver is the popular matte black finish. The xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. Ive been a taylormade guy for past 5 years, using r9, r11s, r1 as well as ive tried titleist 9 d3, nike vaper pro.
Things you should know about your adjustable driver golf news net. Its speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from an rmoto face and speed from maximum shaft load. If youve upgraded to one of those drivers, you might be wondering how to adjust callaway xr driver or what impact of the adjustment will be there on your game. When you carry a callaway driver you immediately have a competitive advantage over those with other golf drivers. Simple adjustability 55 you can adjust this driver. Take time to adjust until you feel the strike is perfect and keep records of the performance results. The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. Callaway s xr is the lightweight alternative to the companys flagship driver, the big bertha alpha 815. The xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. Here are a few key points that we found during testing the new callaway xr16 driver heads so you know how to get the best from it. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver. Last year, callaway reestablished itself as a leader in driver technology with its big bertha and x2 hot lines. When you carry a callaway golf driver in your bag you can step on the first tee with the confidence that your equipment. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a.
Next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. It was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. And by lightweight, i dont mean to say some sort of step down model. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin.
Im not planning to change them because i love these clubs, how easy they are and how much they help with less than perfect shots. I for one appreciate the creativity from their marketing department and after getting to try their xr pro driver i also appreciate their engineering department as well. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. But if youre unsure how to use it or what the cogs. We test a lot of golf clubs each year and the xr is a stand out for 2015. One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr driver is the new speed step crown, which creates less drag by holding air closer to the club head through the down swing. There was absolutely no wear on the grip, which appeared brand new, and the driver head itself was in pristine condition. According to the manufacturers, when the weight moves back. The xr series may be a few driver generations old but i could not be happier with the performance for the money.
I didnt exactly need my arm twisting, and with that i was off to the arabian ranches golf club to try the latest callaway xr 16 and xr 16 drivers. Callaway new epic, big bertha, epic subzero wrench tool for driver fairway wood. The callaway optifit hosel comes on all callaway drivers and many of our fairway woods. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. The club also came with a new, albeit generic, callaway head cover and a new in box callaway club adjustment tool. It took me 5 drivers to find the one in my bag, 2015 xr driver. This does not include expedited shipping, handling, or. New callaway big bertha alpha 815 torque wrench tool, blacksilver, universal. Thankfully, our callaway xr speed driver is very convenient to use and hold. Those of you looking for a balanced combination of distance and forgiveness will be more likely to find it with one of the big bertha alpha models. Great big bertha interactive fitting desktop only by aj voelpel september 4, 2015 featured products, video. The callaway xr driver adjustments do not have the depth of adjustability as the big bertha models but having the ability to change lie, loft and shaft affects performance. Introducing xr drivers golf digest 2015 hot list gold medal winner. The aeronautical design team at boeing aerospace have thrown their eye over the two latest driver heads from callaway and once you.
Callaway drivers have been systematically engineered by the best research and development team in the industry. Callaway golf wants you to be fully satisfied with every item you purchase. The callaway xr driver is a great offering from callaway, ideal for midtohigh handicappers looking for more forgiveness without sacrificing distance. Looking down at the xr, i was again pleased to see that killer combination of matte black crown, black face with white lines and subtle chevron on the top. Simple explanation of callaways optifit hosel parts and instructions on how to use them to adjust loft and lie of callaway drivers and fairway. Depending on your desired loft, you may have to play around a bit to get the loft you want. Callaway was one of the first manufacturers to create the oversized driver club head.
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