When two powerhouses like callaway and boeing join forces, you stand up and take note. But brands like covering all angles, and an extremely attractive sub. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. Thats why i currently play the callaway razr fit fairway wood. Both models feature callaways optifit adjustable hosel allowing you. While the return of big bertha woods has gained many of the headlines recently when it comes to callaway clubs, the callaway x hot followed by the x2 hot models have. The black and red colors are a constant, while in the xr line royal blue will often make an appearance. Callaway epic sub zero driver v callaway xr16 pro driver is the. Like other ultra lowspin drivers, callaways xr 16 sub zero has huge distance potential for highspin, highspeed golfers. Callaway s xr 16 driver earned three total medals two silver medals and one bronze medal tying for fifth for total medals in our 2016 gear trials. The callaway xr 16 driver replaces the xr model address view the matteblack finish from the xr continues, but new for the xr 16 is the shape and colouring of the raised section on the crown. Callaway s most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. Compared to callaways other xr 16 drivers, the sub zero lacks forgiveness. First impressions of the callaway xr 16 driver this is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and initial impressions are that it looks very similar.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. On golfwrx, the majority of the buzz about cobra clubs revolves around rickie fowlers blades and the companys betterplayer drivers. Turbulence from the raised crown makes airflow stick to the surface. Compared to callaway s other xr 16 drivers, the sub zero lacks forgiveness. Reviewing the faster, more forgiving callaway xr16 driver. The xr 16 isnt advertised as the lowest spinning driver of the year, and its not, but the spin was plenty low to produce long, penetrating shots with good roll. Forgiveness meets fast from our most aerodynamic head shape and a speed step we worked with the aerodynamics experts at boeing to reach a completely new threshold of club speed. While it should be abundantly clear by now, well say it one last time.
That said, if you bought a new driver or set of irons or wedges or putter last year, it might not be instantly recognizable. Callaway teams with boeing to speed up xr16 drivers this is. Callaway teams with boeing to speed up xr16 drivers this. While the return of big bertha woods has gained many of the headlines recently when it comes to callaway clubs, the callaway x. Callaway xr 16 driver free delivery aus wide golf world. New 2017 callaway epic sub zero driver against 2016 callaway xr16 pro driver. The callaway xr 16 driver replaces the xr model address view the matteblack finish from the xr continues, but new for the xr 16 is the shape and colouring of.
Callaway has taken the proven, reliable shape of its steelhead x14 iron of more. Callaways most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. From the start, i have always noticed that they have large hitting areas on the bottom part of the club faces. Golfers often struggle with a lot of apprehension when deciding to change drivers. Nearly all of callaways three woods are built with a similar sole and club face design. The 2019 callaway epic flash is the new update to their epic driver. Is the newer version bigger and better than the previous.
You might think because callaway are so proud of their new epic drivers the xr would be discontinued for 2017. Used callaway xr 16 lefthanded driver in very good condition. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. Aug 23, 2016 i have got the 5 to pw set, with two steelhead xr hybrids of 19 and 22 degrees, to compensate for the long irons, plus the xr 16 driver that has made it a complete set. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. We tested the callaway xr speed against the similarly priced taylormade m4 driver. The xr os is higher launching with a draw bias making it easier for you to turn the ball over. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd was the longest. It was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. The main change is an improved offcenter hit performance thanks to a. With the new epic flash driver, callaway has brought the possibility of. Both models feature callaway s optifit adjustable hosel allowing you to adjust the loft and lie to fit your swing.
On several occasions, i demod xr 16 and xr 16 pro against all the new drivers and the xr 16 pro was in 3rd place behind my m1. Watch the video to learn about the differences between the drivers, and how they performed for rick. Mar 25, 2016 the xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. Compared with callaways great big bertha driver, it also suffered from a lack of adjustable features.
Most beginners will want a bit more loft, maybe around 16 or 17. Through a partnership with boeings aerospace division, callaway redesigned the shape and weighting of the drivers to make them more aerodynamic, as well as more forgiving. The result was callaways new xr16 and xr16 pro drivers. When the xr 16 struggled, it was generally due to its tendency to fly too high or too far left. We made this a high head speed design with low drag, and we did it by pinpointing the size and placement of our reengineered speed step to save weight and add more speed. The reengineered head shape and speed step crown design saves weight and increases both head speed with less drag and ball speed for added distance. The callaway xr 16 driver was redesigned to feature a more forgiving shape and advanced aerodynamics from working with experts at boeing. Best driver test with callaway s big bertha alpha 816 dbd two silver medals and one bronze medal and callaway s xr 16 pro one gold medal, two bronze medals price. Callaway xr pro rogue 60 x callaway x2 hot pro deep aldila tour green x callaway x2 hot pro hybrid 20 aldila tour green stiff callaway x forged. Boeing helps callaway design aerodynamicallysound xr16 drivers. Callaways xr 16 driver was built players of all handicaps, but middle and higher handicaps will see the biggest gains by switching to this driver. Find the best price on callaway xr 16 driver compare. Honma introduces a nationwide customfitting van program.
The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls. Im glad you bumped this to the top so people have a chance to answer it.
Bad mishits can produce headscratching trajectories. Callaway worked hard to design a driver that combined speed and forgiveness, and with only a few swings it will be apparent that the company succeeded. Forgiveness is a major part of callaways push with the xr 16, and that was shown in my testing. Mar 17, 2017 it was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. This driver is extremely forgiving, developed with a larger shape for moi with a bigger footprint, and a center of gravity thats lower and deeper. Best driver test with callaways big bertha alpha 816 dbd two silver medals and one bronze medal and callaways xr 16 pro one gold medal, two bronze medals. I have had 5 callaway 2 taylormade and a cobra and it is the same distance for. The designs of both callaway s xr 16 and xr 16 pro drivers forgo adjustable center of gravity features in attempt to make the heads faster. The largest unbiased, datacratic driver test conducted by anyone in. Wasnt sure if getting a new driver would make much difference previously using a taylormade tour burner from 11 years ago. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or. A next generation rmoto face constructed of lighter and thinner ti 64 material optimizes ball speed and forgiveness.
Rogue drivers shine in golfwrx and mygolfspy revie. Xr 16 vs xr 16 pro driver i really wish i could answer both of your questions but unfortunately i cant. Black diamond had shown itself to be the class of the callaway lineup. Introducing the xr 16 driver where forgiveness meets fast. The right driver will offer power and precision, complete with a smooth swing and satisfying impact. The xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. Like other ultra lowspin drivers, callaway s xr 16 sub zero has huge distance potential for highspin, highspeed golfers. The loss of ball speed when you leave the center of the face is minimal. From the use of ai in equipment, to sustainable course architecture, to the rise of interactive screen golf, forefront explores the revolutionary trends in golf that are driving the future of the game. Now i have written thinner crownsave weightlower cg so many times i wake up reciting it, but this is the way to the holy grail of distance and the epic triaxial carbon crown is 30% thinner than previous versions and 64% lighter than the titanium crown on the callaway xr 16 driver. Callaways xr 16 driver earned three total medals two silver medals and one bronze medal tying for fifth for total medals in our 2016 gear trials.
Off the tee, fairway, or out of the rough the forged hyper speed face cup delivers more speed and forgiveness across the face. Callaways xr 16 fairway wood can fit a wide variety of golfers thanks to its ability to. Social team takeover with hashtag, matt, and intern michael shipshow may 31, 2019. The rogue drivers continue to dominate on each of the mens and. Players will find more versatility from all types of lies due to the keeled utility sole. How to hit the ball then the turf with your irons magic drill duration. Used callaway xr 16 lefthanded driver in very good. In a compact, players iron, the callaway steelhead xr pro irons, also come. Rick shiels hits callaway s new xr 16, xr 16 pro and xr 16 sub zero drivers on foresights gc2 launch monitor with hmt to compare carry distances, total distance, spin rates, club head speed, forgiveness, accuracy, sound, looks and much more.
All this forgiveness leads to more speed at every impact location, which can add more distance for all golfers. Kevin na calls in after colonial callaway wincast may 28, 2019. 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. The top of the driver is the popular matte black finish. 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.
Theres an old saying that there are few new ideas, only better execution. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben. The latest driver in the xr driver line up features a new carbon composite crown to provides a lower cg for greater forgiveness, while a new variable face thickness is engineered to give the golfer additional distance over the previous callaway xr 16 driver. I have got the 5 to pw set, with two steelhead xr hybrids of 19 and 22 degrees, to compensate for the long irons, plus the xr 16 driver that has made it a complete set. Long drives, 2 long hybrids, and game changing irons, thank you callaway for reviving the x14s. Shaft is nice as well, although i may go for something lighter next time personal preference. A new design on the face of the cobra king f8 driver helps mid and high. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and strata brands. Callaway claims that the speed step can deliver up to 5mph faster ball speed.
Callaway xr 16 driver discount golf drivers hurricane golf. Fuse forgiveness and speed by teeing up the xr 16 driver. May, 2016 first impressions of the callaway xr 16 driver this is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and initial impressions are that it looks very similar. Find the best price on callaway xr 16 driver compare deals. Apr 11, 2016 the callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaways strongest drivers yet. Adjustable weights allow golfers to fine tune cg location. Once i hit one square off the face with the xr 16, it was gone. With that being said, the cobra king ltd pro kicked the m1 out of the bag easily. One noticeable difference is the head seems a little larger with the weight stretched out a bit at the back of the crown.
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