I have also purchased the 3 wood with green project x. To do so its engineers sought out the help of aerospace giant boeing which helped redesign the xr 16s crown. 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 speed comes from a more aerodynamic crown, premium shaft with maximum load, and rmoto face technology. But brands like covering all angles, and an extremely attractive sub. Callaway xr driver tested by handicapped golfer duration.
The crown design saves a lot of weight and therefore the driver produces much. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Mar 17, 2017 it was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. 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 callaway womens gbb epic. Changes to rules of golf starting 2019 callaway community. This is a slightly embarrassing post, but i would like your opinions. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order.
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. Simple adjustability 5 5 you can adjust this driver with ease. 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. One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. One noticeable difference is the head seems a little larger with the weight stretched out a bit at the back of the crown. These scratches are common for the polished soles on most callaway golf woods. This is one of the most important clubs in your set and can really influence your performances on the course. The callaway xr driver features increased ball speeds with rmoto face technology that reduces 10.
If you find a lower price on shop all callaway drivers somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. In terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. That means speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from a rmoto face, speed from maximum shaft loadthe list goes on. My launch numbers revealed a consistent 6 mph of additional.
Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. The new callaway xr driver is an extremely fast an forgiving offering from callaway golf. I took a bit of a harder look and some things look off. Sep 07, 2015 the xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. It can be your best friend if you are new to this sport. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Typical scratches from heavy use but no imperfections that will affect performance. This was surprising as i have always had a stiff flex driver, wow. Weve traveled down a new path to make a driver thats a proving ground for these great technologies. Youll also notice that the driver has a reversepear shape with more. The xr driver delivers improved distance built from outrageous speed. First, a large sweet spot and hot, flexible face makes this driver long off the tee with. This driver was designed with the help of the boeing aerospace company to fine tune the aerodynamics of the driver. Several important factors make this the top driver this year.
I have also purchased the 3 wood with green project x 6. Hi the story is bought a v series last september in 10. Send shots on nice, high flights with faster balls speed and less spin. Speed is everything, and its the driving force behind the new xr driver. Callaway drivers are engineered with supreme stability. 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. The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who. The xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. Callaway claim the new xr speed is its longest and most forgiving xr or nonjailbreak driver to date thanks to the introduction of a host of innovations, like a new x face vft variable face. You might think because callaway are so proud of their new epic drivers the xr would be discontinued for 2017.
The steep step crown helps to make the xr driver the fastest driver head ever offered from callaway golf. Five golfwrx members found out last week when they pitted their. 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. With the xr 16 callaway wanted to create a driver that was more aerodynamic. The driver comes stock with a fujikura speeder evolution 565 shaft. A next generation rmoto face constructed of lighter and thinner ti 64 material optimizes ball speed and forgiveness. 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.
It was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. For one i lost distance from my r15 that i traded in for this and i could not get it to work a fade since that i my normal shot shat. Reviewing the faster, more forgiving callaway xr16 driver. The xr produces very forgiving shots resulting in about 510 yards father than the berthaso i am very pleased with the new xr. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Thankfully, our callaway xr speed driver is very convenient to use and hold. Callaways most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. Rated 3 out of 5 by tbov23 from callaway xr 9 degree driver 5. When the callaway xr driver was launched it had a full retail price of. Callaway bought a small wedge and putter company called hickory stick usa, which later became callaway hickory stick usa and eventually. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade.
Except as otherwise stated on the product or packaging, callaway golf company warrants its golf clubs, components, and other products. A triaxial carbon composite crown combines with refined speed steps to harmonize weight distribution and aerodynamic efficiency around the head. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Whereas the 815 alpha sounded more like a wooden bat, the xr was much. That means speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from a rmoto face, speed from maximum shaft loadthe list goes on and on. 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 purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. Just bought this club on ebay, but it hasnt shipped yet. Mar 08, 2016 in profile, the callaway xr 16 driver looks fast. Buy callaway regular golf drivers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts.
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. The latest evolution of variable face thickness technology x face vft is the lightest, most flexible and hottest face. Jan 28, 2015 callaway xr driver tested by handicapped golfer duration. I bought this new in 2016 and have used it regularly ever since. Fast just got a whole lot faster with the callaway xr speed driver.
The callaway xr driver is the newest generation of the top selling callaway x driver series. 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. Several improvements were introduced versus its predecessor to help increase your club speed, which in turn increases your ball speed and leads to. Callaway designed this driver to have a big footprint so it could have maximum forgiveness. Newer callaway drivers are introduced in the market regularly with new features and flexibility. My question is, with the adjustable hozel for the 9 able to go from 8111, would there be any difference in the 9 degree set up to 10 or 11, vs the 10. Golfers often struggle with a lot of apprehension when deciding to change drivers. The great thing about the club is that it is available in reasonable price. This is one of the most important clubs in your set and.
It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. 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. It features the rmoto face, which callaway developed to reduce the face thickness and weight to not only. 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. Callaway big bertha fusion driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range.
Callaways xr drivers are built off successful innovations from the callaway golf company. Callaway mens xr driver, graphite, right hand, regular flex, 12degree 4 out of 5 stars 79. Aimed at the callaway xr speed driver is aimed at golfers with slow and moderate swing speeds for whom a lighter feel may increase club speed for. The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. Some players will benefit from the higherlaunching standard edition, while others will see the most gains from the lower spinning pro driver. Fuse forgiveness and speed by teeing up the xr 16 driver. Callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016. The latest gear for your long game is the strongest in history. The right driver will offer power and precision, complete with a smooth swing and satisfying impact. See how the callaway xr driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. The callaway xr driver is a forgiving, light weight driver geared towards creating lots of ball speed and promoting a draw introduction. This driver was designed with the help of the boeing aerospace company to fine tune the aerodynamics of the driver head. In callaways recent advertisements for the xr, the company claims that their driver will generate up to 5 miles per hour of additional ball speed. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same.