Here is your first look at callaways upcoming flagship release for better guys wanting lower spin at the expense of forgiveness players. We created our most forgiving shape ever and boeing made it fast. May 26, 2015 neither drivers are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. The step feature on the crown helps reduce aerodynamic drag. The callaway xr driver will have a playing length of 46 inches. First, a large sweet spot and hot, flexible face makes this driver long off the. Both clubs also utilize aerodynamic modifications to the head, but only the xr has callaways speed step crown. The head design is extremely aerodynamic and helps to produce faster club head speeds and ultimately, faster ball speeds. For the xr 16 driver, we worked with experts at boeing to redefine whats possible with club speed and aerodynamics. One way to control the air is to introduce a flowtripping feature, said alan hocknell, callaways senior vice president of research and development. The callaway xr pro driver will feature most of the same technologies used in the xr driver with a few minor differences to appeal to better players. Just as they did with the xr 16 driver, callaway s engineers worked closely with aerodynamics experts at boeing to make the xr 16 pro driver reach a whole new level of speed thanks to reduced drag.
Jan 14, 2015 despite, or maybe because of this slimmed down approach, the x2 hot was a driver for all golfers from tour pros to mid handicappers and the xr driver successfully follows in its footsteps. We created our most forgiving shape ever and boeing made it fast with a reengineered speed step. The cup face technology wraps around the entire club face making this driver incredibly forgiving and long. In round 2, luis said he liked callaways big bertha alpha 816 dbd and callaways xr 16 pro, both at 10. 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.
The xr pro driver gives you low spin and outrageous speed in a players shape. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub. May, 2016 longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero become a free subscriber to rick shiels now golfwrx featured write. The callaway xr pro driver will feature most of the same technologies used in the xr driver with a few minor. Behold the callaway big bertha 816 double black diamond. First, lets give you a brief introduction of the history behind this club. The only concession to adjustability is the usual callaway optifit adjustable hosel that enables you to change the loft across a range of 3 and two.
Callaway set out to build a fast, forgiving driver for the 2016 season, and with boeings help, its safe to say they accomplished that goal. The xr pro driver has noticeably lower spin than the xr. Both the callaway xr 16 driver and the xr 16 fairway wood are available in pro versions that are developed with the better player in mind. Recently, the xr driver was put into play this year at the waste management phoenix open by pat perez, kevin kisner, derek fathauer and jason kokrak. The callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market unlike the. The callaway xr pro driver features a compact head construction that was designed with the help of the boeing aerospace company. With this club, callaway attempted to design a driver that combines excellent feel and higher speed, and there is no question that the company succeeded in their endeavor. Mar 08, 2016 in profile, the callaway xr 16 driver looks fast. The saving crown weight story makes it sound as if thats all callaway didit just bumped the cg down a bit lower than it is on the xr pro. 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.
The right driver will offer power and precision, complete with a smooth swing and satisfying impact. Its a blend of distance technologies led by high ball speed and more efficient energy transfer from rmoto, low spin through multi material construction and even more speed in an enhanced aerodynamic head shape. It features the rmoto face, which callaway developed to reduce the face thickness and weight. The head design is extremely aerodynamic and helps. The streamlined, conical shape makes it look like it will slice through the air with ease. Some players will benefit from the higherlaunching.
As always, make sure you get fit for the xr 16 pro in order to make sure you dont leave. The xr has a 46inch stock shaft length that will be too long for many golfers. Jul 08, 2015 here is your first look at callaway s upcoming flagship release for better guys wanting lower spin at the expense of forgiveness players. If you are limiting yourself to the xr 16 line, the xr16 has 460cc of forgiveness and speed, and some draw bias the higher the loft, i would. The callaway xr 16 pro driver is built primarily for low and middle handicap players. The callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaway s strongest drivers yet. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero become a free subscriber to rick shiels now. The sub zero is not basically a xr 16 pro with a composite crown. 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. The callaway xr pro driver was developed by callaway in collaboration with aerodynamic experts from boeing. With this club, callaway attempted to design a driver that combines excellent feel and higher speed, and.
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. The xr 16 pro driver features the same aerodynamic improvements and r moto face design, but puts it into a 450cc deepheaded driver designed for lower spin and more control. The xr pro driver is another big step forward in our ongoing pursuit of speed for better players. Callaways most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. More info on the callaway xr pro driver from, january 4, 2016. A next generation rmoto face constructed of lighter and thinner ti 64 material optimizes ball speed and forgiveness. I for one appreciate the creativity from their marketing department and after getting to try their xr pro.
One noticeable difference is the head seems a little larger with the weight stretched out a bit at the back of. The aerodynamic crown, rmoto face and shaft load are all contributing factors. The callaway xr and xr pro drivers are built for outrageous speed. 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. Mark hits the callaway xr driver and talks about how it could help you hit longer driver and more fairways with its new tech. 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. Feb 06, 2015 mark hits the callaway xr driver and talks about how it could help you hit longer driver and more fairways with its new tech. Jul 29, 2015 the callaway xr driver will have a playing length of 46 inches. If you are limiting yourself to the xr 16 line, the xr16 has 460cc of forgiveness and speed, and some draw bias the higher the loft, i would guess the more the draw bias as opposed to the pro with 450ccc and a more neutral bias. The saving crown weight story makes it sound as if thats all callaway didit just bumped the cg down a. This is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and.
Rated 3 out of 5 by tbov23 from callaway xr 9 degree driver 5. He said he liked the shape and muted sound of the big bertha alpha 816 dbd, but the xr 16 pro felt lighter to him and he was carrying his drives farther with the same consistency. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well. 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 club designers and developers at callaway wanted to create a golf club that was forgiving but not at the expense of club head speed. One thing youll notice right off the bat is the slightly small 440cc club head, and theres no speed step crown. 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.
I wanted to love the xr 16 pro so i could get a callaway driver. This is an absolute beaut at address, and the speed step crown is not offputting at all. The xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. 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. Sep 07, 2015 the xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. Jan 25, 2016 basically, callaway placed panels on the crown of the xr16 and xr16 pro to make the air stick to the driver more effectively instead of swirling away and creating drag. Callaway 2016 big bertha alpha dbd driver mygolfspy.
The wrong driver can send your ball spinning off wildly and feel bizarre in. Introduction callaway golf has been turning a lot of heads over the past five years with their reemergence as one of the leaders in the equipment industry. The wrong driver can send your ball spinning off wildly and feel bizarre in your hands. Callaway worked with boeing to improve the way the xr16 moves through the air.
Some players will benefit from the higherlaunching standard edition, while others will see the most gains from the lower spinning pro driver. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Apr 11, 2016 the callaway xr 16 pro driver is certainly one of the contenders this season for top driver, simple as that. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaways xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. Several important factors make this the top driver this year. Feb 29, 2016 in round 2, luis said he liked callaways big bertha alpha 816 dbd and callaways xr 16 pro, both at 10. Conspicuously missing from the new design is the vertical gravity core thats been the signature of the alpha series for the last two seasons. Unfollow callaway xr 16 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Callaway mens xr pro driver, graphite, right hand, regular flex, 10. A fast, aerodynamic shape and allnew speed step crown combine to deliver more clubhead speed, and the new rmoto face. Phils driver is coming to a store near you mygolfspy. Mar 15, 2016 the sub zero is not basically a xr 16 pro with a composite crown.
Its a blend of distance technologies led by high ball speed and more efficient energy transfer. Jul 17, 2015 the callaway xr and xr pro drivers are built for outrageous speed. Callaway xr pro drivers are designed to provide skilled players with forgiveness to use to their advantage while still being able to work the ball. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. 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. To accomplish this, callaway optimized the size and placement of their speed step technology to reduce weight and add more speed.
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