Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond. Achieve your highest launch off the tee with callaway drivers. Callaway has added a speed step crown seen in the xr driver to the big bertha fusion whether this does much or not is hard to tell. Unless youve been hiding behind the sofa for the past two months, you may have realised callaway has relaun. Which callaway driver should you buy xr 16 or great big bertha. This driver is designed to improve three things golfers struggle with. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. The two drivers that are compared and assessed are the callaway great big bertha and the callaway xr 16. Callaway shaft adapter sleeve for callaway epic, rogue, xr, big.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway xr 16 or taylormade r15 460 callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. Optimized for height and distance, callaway drivers are crafted with enhanced clubheads for aerodynamics and lightweight club shafts for faster swing speed. The big bertha driver is available in three different lofts. Its the newest member of our big bertha family, built for distance from lightweight materials, better aerodynamics and refined components, with a high moi and optifit adjustability. However, testers are more taken with callaways other offering, the big bertha v series driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway diablo octane or taylormade rbz black callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016. The new callaway great big bertha driver is designed to get the most distance for all golfers. 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. I demod every current driver out there cobra, titleist, ping, tm all compared on the launch monitor with various shafts, and the gbb was the straightest, most consistent on for me. Big bertha fusion is a worthwhile update at a time when drivers have everlonger shafts. Which callaway driver should you purchase xr 16 great big. It can be your best friend if you are new to this sport. Jan 18, 2018 the new callaway rogue driver will be launched on 9th february.
Aftermarket adapter sleeve for callaway maverick, epic, rogue, big bertha fusion, xr, big bertha v series, alpha 815 drivers and bertha mini 1. The apw allows players to adjust for a draw bias or. It features the rmoto face, which callaway developed to reduce the face thickness and weight to not only increase ball speed off of the face but to allow weight to be redistributed to other areas which help give it a low center of gravity to promote a better launch angle. This advanced adjustable driver has a light, fast, stable chassis unlike any other driver we have had before. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Jason ashley, golf houses customfit specialist, assesses which callaway driver you should invest in to suit your game. The xr driver provides a solid combination of midlaunching shots, forgiveness and respectable distance.
Mar 17, 2017 it was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. With the biggest big bertha released in 1997, this year marks 20 laps around the sun for callaway. There are many ways to find distance one of them is speed. This driver follows up on last years popular xr model.
Callaway irons have brand names like rogue and big bertha. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to. Aug 30, 2016 the callaway big bertha fusion driver will be available in lofts of 9, 10. Does it worth to change to the new callaway rogue driver. Pick up a callaway driver, a highperformance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy. X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the. Callaways latest driver against its closest cousin and distant relative. In terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. Whereas the 815 alpha sounded more like a wooden bat, the xr was much more like the sound of a metal bat. I think there could be a lot of people wondering whether steelhead xr or big bertha os will be best for them. The head will weigh about 199 grams and the stock swing weight is d2. Jun 03, 2014 lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a highly adjustable club with the feel and consistency of a traditional driver. Callaway big bertha v series driver pga value guide.
Then, before you know it and likely before you were settled into one of your new berthas, came the launch of the big bertha v series driver in the summertime. Then, before you know it and likely before you were settled into one of your new berthas, came the launch of the big bertha v. While the big bertha alpha is getting most of the headlines, the other big bertha driver is worthy of plenty of ink as well. Presales begin september 9 th, with full retail availability starting 930. As you would expect the 20year window provided some significant gainz on downrange performance. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. The big bertha alpha driver is available in one loft, 9 degrees. Callaways xr is the lightweight alternative to the companys flagship driver, the big bertha alpha 815. At the beginning of the year came the highly touted relaunch of the big bertha name at callaway with the introduction of two driver lines, big bertha and big bertha alpha. I was able to get my hands on the xr16 today, and compared it to the xr. The callaway xr driver is a forgiving, light weight driver geared towards creating lots of ball speed and promoting a draw introduction. Aug 30, 2016 callaways big bertha fusion goes all in on forgiveness. Callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016.
The big bertha line is all about adjustable weight and geared toward better player. The biggest and most noticeable attribute to the callaway big bertha driver is the adjustable perimeter weighting. Xr pro drivers i have played bb alpha pro driver for a couple of years and loved it, tried xr pro both 9 this year but seems inconsistant. Lighter, stronger and with a larger sweet spot, youll get consistent performance off the tee with callaway drivers. The xr 16 is a simpler driver thats focused on forgiveness. The great thing about the club is that it is available in reasonable price.
Under the hood of the xr was the stock blue project x lz shaft, with 9 degrees of loft. This helps the club move through the air with less drag, adding club head speed. It took me 5 drivers last year to settle to xr 2015 in my bag. New listing callaway big bertha 2014 driver 9 oban devotion 6 04 stiff flex graphite rh. 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. We feel these clubs both speak to the midhigh handicapper but which should they be going for. May 27, 2015 at the beginning of the year came the highly touted relaunch of the big bertha name at callaway with the introduction of two driver lines, big bertha and big bertha alpha. In comparison with the xr, i prefer the adjustability, weight, and the gbb. Big bertha introduces new technologies while maintaining excellent performance. Callaway golf big bertha family golf clubs official. Get the best deals on callaway golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 22, 2015 in terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. If its an out going callaway driver you are after, the great big bertha is probably the pick of the current bunch.
Next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. Dec 21, 2019 thankfully, our callaway xr speed driver is very convenient to use and hold. The great big bertha driver is back, and it represents the next frontier in driver design. Callaway shaft aldila synergy 50 pour driver callaway achat. 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. Stenson and other callaway staffers are playing it for a simple reason it performs. Callaways xr drivers are built off successful innovations from the callaway golf company. If youve read our previous head 2 head of the m1 vs. While the big bertha drivers are the flagships of the callaway line, the x series has always been the workhorse. Thankfully, our callaway xr speed driver is very convenient to use and hold. Callaway drivers are engineered with supreme stability. Callaway xr16 driver test the technology the xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. Callaways big bertha fusion goes all in on forgiveness.
The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. This driver is a technological breakthrough that includes a multimaterial aerodynamic shape and a sliding weight so that you leave no yard behind. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but.
Unless you live under a rock, you know that callaway is bringing back big bertha for 2014. X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the x2hot irons of just one model year before. Callaway fusion driver v callaway xr16 driver for any. Its built for distance by allowing you to swing it faster. Callaways new big bertha v series driver is the lightest club it has ever made. When you turn the driver over you are provided with a black and red color scheme. The two drivers that are compared and assessed are the callaway great big bertha and the callaway xr.
Dec 06, 2015 it seems that callaway has had positive feedback from the xr pro driver that had the matte black finish and moved that over to the great big bertha as well. Buy new and used callaway 2014 big bertha driver from the best golf shop. Callaway gbb epic v callaway xr16 driver test the golf shack on. Which callaway driver should you purchase xr 16 or great big bertha. Lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a highly adjustable club with the feel and consistency of a traditional driver.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway xr 16 or taylormade r15 460. Jan 20, 2016 next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. The xr 16 is aimed at a similar player at a lower price point, it is ok but nothing special. Shorter irons, such as 7 through 9irons and wedges, have less distance but a higher trajectory for accuracy. Simple adjustability 55 you can adjust this driver with ease. National club golfer put callaways gbb epic and xr16 drivers. The big bertha alpha 815 driver establishes a new driver category.
Its a pioneer that gives you the benefit of maximum distance from low spin and forgiveness. Similar in concept to the optiforce driver we saw last year, the 460cc driver features a superlightweight grip and shaft, lightweight head materials and aerodynamic shape, all contributing to its. Longer irons, such as 3 through 6irons, give more distance and lower trajectory. Our callaway gbb epic v callaway xr16 driver test took plac.
The off the shelf 46 inch playing length is a bit of a struggle and the stock shaft lacks feel. We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but seeing as we were in florida we had to draft in his american cousin. Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. Callaway big bertha fusion driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. If youve got a driver thats a few years old maybe an x2 hot or original xr. The new callaway rogue driver will be launched on 9th february. And by lightweight, i dont mean to say some sort of step down model. Callaways latest driver, the big bertha fusion, remembers that for the vast majority of golfers forgiveness is what matters most. I was certainly wondering which of the two would work best for me. I think i hit the xr slightly longer on great contact but more control with bb alpha. Traded up for the great big bertha and never thought about looking back.