The new 2020 callaway mavrik series of drivers were created by utilizing an unorthodox approach. Callaway mens big bertha v series driver, left hand. Callaway mens big bertha v series driver, left hand, 10. Callaway big bertha v series driver pga value guide. Callaway big bertha v series driver callaway drivers golfbidder.
Callaways new big bertha v series driver is the lightest club it has ever made. Callaway also mentions that the vseries driver offers what it calls high moi. A lighter club helps create more clubhead speed, which helps create more ball speed for longer drives. Jul 25, 2014 big bertha vseries average club head speed 112. Whilst the first product to get the treatment was the callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha driver the v series gives us more big bertha, but this time with soul well actually i mean sole, as the v series features the return of the classic warbird contoured. A wide range of available lofts allows golfers to customize their set up for their game or for the course theyre playing that day. Callaway had to figure it was on to something when its new lightweight, speed optimized driver wound up almost immediately in the bag of more than a half dozen of their tour staff, including chris kirk, who won a fedex cup playoff event with his 9 degree v series in the bag. Aug 07, 2014 callaway also mentions that the vseries driver offers what it calls high moi. Im looking at both the 2015 xr and the bb v series. The 2014 version of the big bertha adopted a navy, red, and silver color scheme. Callaway big bertha v series driver callaway drivers. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha. Callaway big bertha v series morgan creek golf course.
I tested the callaway xr speed driver with the new project x hzrdus blue shaft which is 65g and has a flex of 6. Big bertha v series driver club shaft if you thought that the callaway v series driver couldnt give you any more speed, then you were wrong. As far as lofts are concerned, the usga has approved 9. 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. After investing in greater computing power, callaway has tried to solve a thorny problem. The aerodynamic and lightweight design give you more club speed and callaway s hyper speed face gives you increased ball speeds across a large portion of the face. We gathered data using a trackman 4 launch monitor and used premium range balls. For players interested in the callaway big bertha v series driver, youre looking to generate more clubhead speed to see an increase in distance.
And in the world of club design, callaway is certainly thinking independently. All callaway golf clubs are made with precision and advanced science. Callaway have proven it works, and therefore its here to stay. Its built for distance by allowing you to swing it faster. The test took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds.
The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and namesake ely callaway, a passionate businessman and well known figure in the game of golf. Golf monthly technical editor paul ohagan tests the new callaway big bertha v series driver, which is designed to deliver more distance via a. Callaway driver v series adjustments callaway community. The xr driver provides a solid combination of midlaunching shots, forgiveness and respectable distance. The 2014 callaway big bertha v continues to show how good a lightweight driver can perform. The callaway x hot driver benefits from ultra thin wall casting technology that works to create a lighter golf club configuration and an optimised centre of gravity that is designed to really. It uses a lightweight, aerodynamic club head as well as a lightweight shaft and grip to help golfers generate more distance. Callaway bought a small wedge and putter company called hickory stick usa, which later became callaway hickory stick usa and eventually. Callaway big bertha v series driver used golf club at.
Shaping lowers drag through the entire swing for faster swing speeds. While im all for being patriotic, the looks of the club never really did anything for me. Jan 14, 2020 in 2019, callaway released the epic flash and epic flash sub zero drivers, clubs that featured hitting areas created by supercomputers that tested more than 15,000 face designs using artificial intelligence. Callaway xr driver tested by handicapped golfer youtube.
Callaway big bertha v series drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Apr 04, 2015 callaway xr driver tested by handicapped golfer. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers. Callaway mavrik, mavrik sub zero, mavrik max drivers. The callaway big bertha v series driver is equipped with callaways optifit technology. Features and benefits of the callaway big bertha v series driver. Callaway has officially launched the newest member of their big bertha lineup the v series driver and fairway woods and boy are they hot built for distance from lightweight materials, better aerodynamics and refined components, with a high moi and optifit adjustability these clubs are all about speed. The callaway big bertha v series driver, which is also joined by a callaway v series fairway wood, features a lightweight. It offers both the average and the high level player a great deal distance and a forgiveness bonus over its older sibling. This is an adjustable hosel that allows you to choose from eight different settings. Callaway and taylormade are dominating the driver market right now.
Callaway golf has been on the cutting edge of driver technology for years, and was the driving force behind the advent of oversize, titanium drivers that are ubiquitous in golf today. This lightweight driver 290 grams allows you to swing the club faster, resulting in higher ball speeds and more distance. Golf monthlys senior staff writer and equipment guru paul ohagan was among the first in the world to test the new callaway big bertha v series driver. Both drivers were tested using the same aldila rogue max 65 stiff shaft with 9. While my preference is for no alignment aid, the v series has adopted the callaway chevron logo. As you can see from the testing, the average club head speed with the vseries driver was 2. Callaway xr driver tested by handicapped golfer subscribe to rick shiels golf pga. The m2 tour does sit so great at 56 degrees with this years m4 tour at 59. The crown features a glossy black paint job which is complimented by a black pvd face. The callaway big bertha v series driver is all about speed.
Results were monitored using trackman 4 under the watchful eye of our resident pro james whitaker. A maverick by definition is an unorthodox or independentminded person. Callaway is going mavrik in 2020 with three mavrik driver models. Jan 04, 2017 callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha the methodology. So should you run out and buy a callaway rogue driver. While the teaching pro felt guilty about not playing a titleist driver, he was giddy about the distance he had gained. Nov 26, 2015 callaways new big bertha v series driver is the lightest club it has ever made.
Xr16 was better, but didnt give me more than the vseries i thought fusion is a true bomber i can move around the weights to alter the swing weight straight, forgiving and long hitting more fairways and being out there is the goal this club iswas completely overshadowed with the epic. From a looks stand point, i think that there is a lot to like about the callaway big bertha v series. However, testers are more taken with callaways other offering, the big bertha v series d. Jun 30, 2018 the rogue, in both flavors that we tested, is a very good driver. Learn all about the new callaway big bertha v series driver from our. In 2019, callaway released the epic flash and epic flash sub zero drivers, clubs that featured hitting areas created by supercomputers that tested more than 15,000 face designs using artificial intelligence.
Sep 12, 2014 callaway had to figure it was on to something when its new lightweight, speed optimized driver wound up almost immediately in the bag of more than a half dozen of their tour staff, including chris kirk, who won a fedex cup playoff event with his 9 degree v series in the bag. Callaways new big bertha vseries driver is designed to improve the speed portion of the distance equation. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha the methodology. Callaway has been going back to its roots lately with the big bertha name, the sir isaac character and quoting physics everywhere. Not surprisingly, it appears callaway will position the new v series as part of the bertha. Callaway has once again opted to use artificial intelligence at the forefront of its product design. Mass saved by the light crown and face is redistributed to boost moi. Callaway has always been really good at creating drivers with good sound and feel and the xr 16 delivers here again with a responsive face and solid sound that. The classic contoured sole design is a throwback to callaway drivers of.
If you thought that the callaway v series driver couldnt give you any more speed, then you were wrong. With callaways optifit hosel, that should cover just about all of us. Jul 21, 2014 as far as lofts are concerned, the usga has approved 9. Callaway does adjust lies on their hybrids you can knock the lie down 2 degrees when ordered. Jan 14, 2020 callaway has once again opted to use artificial intelligence at the forefront of its product design. As drivers are all about smashing the ball with accuracy and power, these clubs need to be developed with a huge amount of care to provide the best results. The importance of a proper fitting and by combining the huge selection of custom shafts might just prove that the bertha v is more of a game changer for any type of golfer. First, lets give you a brief introduction of the history behind this club. The results callaway xr16 driver results callaway xr speed driver results. Big bertha drivers were just the beginning of a wave of technology and innovation found in callaway drivers, and that tradition of ideas and designs to maximize. I play off 17 and a good drive for me will carry 230 yards and run out to 250. The aerodynamic and lightweight design give you more club speed and callaways hyper speed face gives you increased ball speeds across a large portion of the face. 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. Callaway golf clubs are the most advanced golf clubs you can use on a golf course.
Using the usual callaway optifit adjustable hosel i tested both heads with the shaft i had been fitted into by callaway for the xr 16 which is the fujikura speeder 565 evolution ii. 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. Project xpxv stiff flex, white callaway driver shaft. Sep 08, 2014 the callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. Callaways designers thought long and hard about how they could enhance for those that need it the most by configuring a driver that allows them to deliver the club head back to the ball faster than anything theyve used before. The callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. Callaway big bertha v series driver 2nd swing golf. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs.
The driver also possesses an ultra lightweight mitsubishi bassara shaft 42g in both the 10. Thus far no pro models have been approved by the usga. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway. Callaway new big bertha v series blackwhitered driver headcover. Preorders for the big bertha vseries driver and fairway wood begin on friday august 8th. Our callaway rogue vs callaway epic driver test took place at saadiyat beach golf club in abu dhabi. Callaways designers thought long and hard about how they could enhance for those that need it the most by configuring a driver that allows them to deliver the club head back to. The v series is much more like the driver it replaces, the ft optiforce. Callaway big bertha v series driver cover product details. Professional golfer sophie walker takes to the course with the new callaway mavrik drivers and compares them head to head to see which performs best. This proven face technology delivers higher ball speeds across the face so you consistently hammer long drives. Callaway launches the big bertha vseries driver golfwrx.
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