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. In order to make it lower spinning, the callaway xr pro 16 driver has a more traditional shape with a taller face than the standard model to. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaways xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. The new version is lighter, offers the same updated adjustability of callaways insanely good optiforce driver, and oh my god, is longer than the original x hot driver. I then decided to upgrade my driver and purchased the xr 16 with an r shaft. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range. If you are not satisfied with the item you have purchased, you may return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Best golf shafts for drivers online, custom golf shafts club. When i dont, well last july i bought callaway xr steelhead irons with senior flex graphite shafts and have played better with them than my last set of titleist 714 ap1s with r steel shafts.
The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. Golf shaft adapter sleeve for callaway epic fusion 815 xr x2hot driver. Look at the roll recently put this driver in my bag with a new shaft. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Feb 16, 2015 special mention should also go to the stock true temper speed step 80 steel shaft, which is light, stable and suits the callaway xr irons very well. New listing callaway tour ad ev7 fairway 3 wood shaft flotrue. That means speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from a rmoto face, speed from maximum shaft loadthe list goes on and on. As i mentioned earlier, the sweet spot of the xr driver is slightly towards the heel. The big contributor to the distance winner was lower spin. Callaway rogue driverfairway shaft options youtube. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Dallas golf company is proud to be one of the leading online sellers of custom, aftermarket golf shafts for drivers. Callaway golf wants you to be fully satisfied with every item you purchase. Im currently gaming an sldr and was wondering how these two would compare in forgiveness, distance, spin etc.
Taylormade m2 driver v taylormade sldr driver youtube. The xr series may be a few driver generations old but i could not be happier with the performance for the money. We have thousands of shafts from more than a dozen. The distance winner is the taylormade sldr, followed closely by the callway big bertha alpha, callaway x2 hot and taylormade jetspeed. Pick up a callaway driver, a highperformance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460. Callaway apex, big bertha demofitting cart recoil es iron shaft w adaptergrip. We have not done all of the driver models yet tour edge, adams, cobra, titleist but we did test out the callaway and taylormade models. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market. Garmin approach x10 save 30% wedges buy 3 get 20% off. Best golf shafts for drivers online, custom golf shafts. Kbs has been the stock steel shafts on taylormade clubs for a little while now, and this time around, the choice is the ctaper 90 shaft. Aug 23, 2014 kbs has been the stock steel shafts on taylormade clubs for a little while now, and this time around, the choice is the ctaper 90 shaft.
It also sits squarer at address and if i was basing a decision purely on head style then i would probably go for the pro version. Today the head shape, with its soft edges, is a far cry from a sleek modern driver, but our numbers show how evenly matched callaways prejailbreak drivers were. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Callaway xr 16 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. The 30 day playability guarantee will be refunded as store credit which allows for you to look at other options and hopefully find the.
We have thousands of shafts from more than a dozen manufacturers aldila, fujikura, oban, mitsubishi, va composite, graphite design and more. He also cranked up the loft, so i am playing it around 11. Having come from a 10 degree loft with a stiff shaft, the pro recommended the 10. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired. What you will need to watch is your gapping as these babies will go further than your current irons. It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. Replacement shaft mpf code 2002 great big bertha ii driver gbb gem 50 callaway l 51. Weve traveled down a new path to make a driver thats a proving ground for these great technologies. I also tested mine with the newest fujikura pro 73 tour spec shaft.
As the name implies, the shaft is lightweight and took a range session or two to get used to the different weight profile. What new driver should you pick callaway, taylormade or. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. 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. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well. 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. I wanted to love the xr 16 pro so i could get a callaway driver. My experience with this club and shaft combination is that they launch the ball high. Callaway mens xr 16 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver foregolf.
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. Sldr s lower cg has lowered my ball flight, reduced my spin rate, increased carry and roll distance for me. In the 40 g class you can get just the green board. Feb, 2018 2nd swing caught up with callaways dave neville at the annual pga show in orlando to find out more about the stock shaft options that are available for callaways 2018 rogue drivers and. So if you generate a high launch andor swing it quite fast then opt for this head. The pro head does deliver a lower ball flight and definitely spins lower than the normal xr. Get the best deal for callaway golf club shafts from the largest online selection at. In fact for any interested, popular golf youtuber, rick sheils, did a callaway driver comparison video which compared the past 5 years of callaway drivers and the xr stood out among the rest, with numbers comparable to even the newer. Jul 23, 2018 the razrs carbon crown was nothing new even at the time, but it was callaways first movable weight driver, which along with the adjustable hosel increased fitting options. At golf exchange, we bring peace of mind to the buying process by offering a unique club condition, certified pre owned. Low and forward cg promotes high launch, fast speed and low spin for huge distance.
Ifwhen i upgrade my driver that shaft will come with me. Easy to use sldr movable weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. The razrs carbon crown was nothing new even at the time, but it was callaways first movable weight driver, which along with the adjustable hosel increased fitting options. Certified pre owned buying preowned clubs is a great way to get clubs in your bag without having to pay the full price of a brand new club.
Jan 29, 2015 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. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. If you can, i suggests testing these options and seeing if. I have the rogue silver 60 110msi s flex in my alpha 815 and i absolutely love it. Callaway drivers are engineered with supreme stability.
As a contrast to the shaft in the xr head, the shaft in the pro generally will need to be heavier. In the 50g class you can get the hzrdus and diamana green board. 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. May 06, 2015 to make sure that the xr driver can work for everyone, callaway does offer a number of premium shaft options at no upcharge.
The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. This allows players who prefer a heavier shaft to use this excellent, forgiving head to its best effect. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. 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. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. It is a lower launching lower spinning shaft that has incredibly tight dispersion.
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