BEST SELLING DRIVER In The World vs Its Replacement!! Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Review!

[@methelyon]

Thank you for being release Smoke, just bought an ex demo Paradym for way less than half its original price, got to love new club release time.

[@chrismoff8138]

I would love to see what the test results of your whole team would be. It would give a good representation of a range of skill levels which would certainly appeal to me.

[@SteveFromStockport]

What a great idea!

[@SteveFromStockport]

What a great idea!

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

Ya know.....that's a great idea!!!

[@c0mbat15]

Wait for My Golf Spy to do their 2024 best driver review. That's done using dozens of people. Its my go to.

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

@@c0mbat15 that's an even greater idea!!!

[@jeh6560]

I've watched Pete since his days with Rick, and he's becoming my favourite youtube golfer lately, the content has really ticked up! great job Pete and team. keep up the great work.

[@SASMANJK]

Best Golf Creator on YT imo. The perfect balance of technical and feel jargon

[@DavidSmith-lo7wf]

This might be the first time I clicked on a Peter Finch review first for a new product review... And I wasn't disappointed! 👍 Really well done and a big plus to get a lot of that comparison info over some others simply talking about the new unit. 👏👏

[@goth_ross]

As a graphic designer. Three different fonts. Huge no no. We call it a font party. Taylor made usually crushes it In the typography dept. callaway. Not so much.

[@tatianamaria1]

And Peter's vids have insanely illegible font. Do not appreciate the editing work. Difficult reading, overly hype, and frequently too small or poor choice of color for contrast.but do love Peter's expertise...just not his hired editor.

[@lifebymickw]

@@tatianamaria1thanks for the feedback.

[@goth_ross]

​ @tatianamaria1 I thought we were talking about Callaways generally less than stellar typography.. Not peters editing team being "overly hype" . Personally think the boys do a fantastic job. And from what i hear, their personal hygiene is at most times, completely above reproach!!! I mean, its friggin KZbin Not Portfolio class with Stephan Sagmeister and the ghost of Jan Tschichold. But hey. Thanks for sharing.

[@tatianamaria1]

@@goth_ross ha, "portfolio class" but still difficult to watch....was pointing out a bit of hypocrisy re the use of font....color...eh, not worth it on this comment. Taking constructive critique is ....again, not worth the ....words.

[@stuartgannon3366]

Agree on TM. I'm ashamed to admit that I want one of their mini BRNR drivers largely because of the retro typeface on the 'TaylorMade' logo

[@Tubs0147]

Would be great to see a review of the new Paradym vs something like the Rogue ST Max. Probably more likely to be interested in changing a club that's a few years old to changing last year's model. 😊

[@ItaliaJP400]

Absolutely love my Rogue St Max, animal!!!

[@Asian_Import]

I finally upgraded from the 2015 XR to the AI Smoke. It's actually crazy how much better it is, but I just got 9 years of improvements all at once!

[@warwickwhatley9549]

Just got fitted for a AI Max D replacing my 6yr old Rouge. Gaining an extra 20 metres. Putting an order next week. Great video Pete.

[@imyourhuckleberry3369]

Goggins and the Batman signal…lol. You sir (and your editing team) and awesome! Thank you for your work.

[@kentturner595]

Your editing team is doing such a great job, Pete! The little snippets of humor that play off your dialogue are enjoyable

[@oprmail6830]

I just got a krank formula fire and i have been thrilled with it, if i had any complaints it would be that the head is pretty heavy but just the feel and distance I've been seeing absolutely blows all the other drivers I've hit out of the water.

[@mattandhisnikon]

Yeah but that's a long-drive driver which is 'illegal' for regular play... Of course it's going to out-hit everything else 😅

[@BullitBullinBully]

@@mattandhisnikonnot all of them are, the Long drive version is the only illegal one

[@Shift2375]

Just watched a few of the same reviews from other creators - you guys are doing a stellar job! The only problem is that I'm already subscribed to your channel 😁 Keep up the great work!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Thank you ❤

[@stewart9476]

Peter, 6 years ago you hit titleist D3 with x stiff motore speeder shaft 340 yds, basically it's maxed out now, can't physically hit a ball further.

[@justjoddat]

Golf club manufacturers are VERY good at telling us about all of these crazy advancements, but realistically they're so minimal. The only thing AI is doing is gaslighting everyone into thinking this years line up is even needed.

[@sweetnesisbeast]

Yup it’s kinda getting silly

[@GaryCahuenga]

it's absolutely 99% fluff. there are only so many places you can relocate mass to on a club head. And of all those places, only a few of them are beneficial and legal.

[@atreyuwings]

Only had to improve a small amount to become the new best. 🎉

[@bubbsboy]

Its all a con, people think they will buy this and be tiger woods

[@gasperstarina9837]

Sure thats marketing 🤷‍♂️ but in 5-8 years there will absolutely be some improvements, not 70yards and zero dispursion but maybe 15 yards and some firgiveness

[@chilimaggaming]

I've got an AI Smoke Max on the way after my fitting two days ago. A little secret I'll share for a fellow Seahawks fan is that that you can get an absolutely GREAT shaft at no upcharge if you custom order. The Mitsubishi Vanquish driver shaft is available with the Max head (and only that one I think.)

[@chadfarmer1556]

I swing the Ping G430 and I love it. The stealth and the paradym both feel like hitting a brick to me. So I’m staying with G430.

[@dentonadam]

Club repair tech here. Looking at the part of the video where you are talking about the driver at the 6:33 mark or so you have the shaft adaptor on the head the incorrect way. The small white hash lines need to like up between the shaft and the head for the numbers on the cogs to make any real world sense. No telling what the head is set to unless those marks are lined up. The cogs rotate independently so you can set them to any combination you like between them. Love your channel, and videos!

[@coreyjohnson7393]

By far - the best review I’ve seen! Details, dialogue, and Data….Nailed it Pete!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Thank you

[@B3NJAMIN26]

I tried it and I absolutely love it! Its so forgiving and goes really far.

[@swemurg]

Nice try Callaway rep

[@dicklarge-b1k]

Ordered this two days ago had the paradym in a 12 degree by mistake so I'm upgrading to the 10.5 AI smoke max very excited

[@jaseishappy]

I got the Paradym in September and I aint changing this for a few years Can see why its best selling from 2023 Love these honest videos Pete lad

[@chetlovesmer9549]

Pete, Man, I always enjoy your videos. Funny thing, on my second viewing of this one I noticed you spelled AeroJet wrong on the screen at about 2:12. Great video, I have a Paradym and I like it. I'll be giving the AI smoke a test drive.

[@timleadxa]

I did it. Just bought the new smoke driver and I have last years Paradym. Way more consistent and 12 yards further. Crazy but had to go for it.

[@AegirWatches]

I tried the new smoke max today and the ping 430. I really liked the ping lst I think it was (the straight one) but the data said take the callaway. So bought it this afternoon

[@rickcomfort2395]

The best/funniest golf guru on KZbin. Thanks for the great golf videos mixed with your wonderful, subtle humor 😂 ⛳️.

[@Asian_Import]

The Paradym is already one of the best drivers ever made, so the fact that the AI Smoke is even slightly better is a great achievement. Not worth upgrading to if you already have last year's model, but a very tempting option if you don't.

[@supersoup5509]

Excellent video. Really liked the summary at the end of your personal viewpoint. Smoke was tighter dispersion etc. for 2 extra yards I will keep the older model. Great review.

[@GreatnessToday]

Love the content Rick ! A true gentleman. Most selfless man behind a screen .

[@at0rrey77]

Lol that ain't Rick

[@InwonKim1982]

I love you are comparing the previous gen. Thank you for the vid. I will consider buying it when they launch something next year. Then I can get it at a reasonable price.

[@jamiekey5632]

Best golf equipment reviews on KZbin! Keep up the great work Pete and team.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffsuess377]

I just got fitted for, and bought one today. Compared to my old driver (a 2019 TM M2) on the Trackman , with 15 shots each, the Smoke was, on average, 16 yards longer and had 10 yd narrower dispersion. Fingers crossed that this carries over to the real world once they build it for me.

[@robinroth7175]

I'm in the market for a new driver this year and these kind of in depth reviews will help a lot in that process. Great review Pete!

[@KillerDave187]

There is only one club manufacturer that matters titleist

[@ThatBadGolfer]

It's really important to test before buying! I really wanted a Paradime,but after extensive testing Ping430 ended up being the best for me in the long run! A lot of adjustability thar i can implement when i get better at striking🤔

[@jimross1976]

Agree. Tested the Paradym last year and even though it was the smoothest and softest feeling driver I’ve ever swung, the results just were not there. I currently use a Mizuno JPX 900 driver and even though it sounds awfully clunky and loud and don’t have the distance I would like, I am extremely accurate with it. Keeping the ball in the fairway with a 250 yard drive, especially as I get older, is just a little more of an important factor than the ability to crush a drive 300 yards wide right or left into the trees.

[@peterfinchgolf]

It’s a great driver

[@ryankeppler6590]

Exactly correct! Get fit and hit every club you can. For me, I wanted the Ping and left with the Callaway. Kinda surprised me, but numbers don’t lie

[@nate3721]

Everyone already made their videos at it yesterday. Yall content is really original....

[@ozwold74]

I'm not a fan of the blue in the paradym. Not 100% sold on the underside of the smoke but prefer over last year's model. Love the top of it though. Shame about the font party... Top video and production as usual Pete and team. Yours is the first new driver vid I've watched and the others have a high bar to beat!

[@grahamsmith2432]

Great review. It's been a tough 3 weeks without any PF content. I've been watching some weird and wonderful things. Glad to have you guys back.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Glad to hear it!

[@TheRonHockman]

As someone who really liked the looks of 2023 Paradym (and ended up getting the LS version)... this year's models aren't doing it for me in the looks department at all.

[@StevelandCleamer]

Last years was flashy, and classy. This year’s looks pretty cheap in my opinion

[@azt129]

Whoever approved the smokey design must have been smoking something themselves. Also naming something AI is just bottom of the barrel creativity - seriously you don't have to shove AI in everything. Great the tech sounds good now that it's more forgiving, but you didn't need AI to tell you that people want more forgiveness or how to get there. They need to stop releasing golf clubs like they were apple iphones, one every year, the incremental changes are so small it's pointless. Disappointing Callaway.

[@samupalonen]

Interesting. I actually didn’t love last year’s look, but love this more muted look from the smoke. To each their own I guess 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@John-78]

I think the Rogue ST Max is the best looking of the last few years. Its a shame they all feel the need to make their drivers look so flashy so we can tell that the pros are using it on tv.

[@hadesignite]

@@azt129 could not disagree more. 'you didn't need AI to tell you how to get more forgiveness' thats literally the point of AI calculations! To deliver analysis and conclusions that cannot be done by humans or which can be done much faster than by humans. Anyone who thinks the yearly releases are designed for people to update every year are really missing the point. Each person has their own frequency of updating their clubs, for me 4-8 years typically and not the whole bag at the same time. When I'm ready to buy a new club, why would I want older tech. You actually cited the other main example of how yearly releases work, even though you didn't realise you did, the mobile phone market. The yearly releases are not designed for a direct update from the previous model, you should be comparing over a few years to see suitable gains in performance. Big brands do this to keep themselves present in consumers minds and to ensure anyone looking for new products can always have the latest and greatest they can achieve.

[@jameswhaley2815]

Hey Peter, first off I'm a big fan. I enjoy the content I'm not sure if you are aware but the is an aftermarket adapter available that adjusts to -2. It's on ebay.

[@Kdavis8377]

I will certainly never tell another person how or what to spend their money on. All I can say is I hit the AI Smoke Max, Taylormade Q10 and Ping G430. I currently have a G425 Max 10.5 loft, after 100’s of shots, I came to the conclusion I love the AI smoke. It had a heavier shaft that any of the other clubs but my typical swing speed is around 98mph with 143-145 ball speed. This is what I was seeing with the TM and both Pings. The AI smoke gave me 151-154 mph ball speed and club head speeds of 102-105. I carried the Calloway 240 -250 with 260-275 total distance. Accuracy was good as well. Needless to say, it came home with me. I absolutely love the driver.

[@rhysainsworth6515]

Iv just got rid of a stealth 2 and got a ai smoke max and the difference in my drives is unreal , same distance but straight as an arrow , can’t rate them enough ⛳️

[@bosullivan5462]

Also, Peter I think you should do a driver test using your 'optimum recoil backlash swing'.... It gives a truer reflection of the approach of many amateurs!

[@djkennd2]

Perfomance. Ha. Forgot the 2nd R @ 10:16 in. Ha. Really enjoy your videos man. Keep up the good work.

[@MrNicliu]

Great review, production quality and tone to this video Pete. Less Top Gear cheesy Dad vibes, more cool cheeky, informative and to the point. ❤🎉😅

[@wilelorf1]

Peter. Can you please do a video on how to swing hard with the driver. ATM I am a 9.4 handicap. Swing about 106 club speed and feel like I don’t really know how to swing hard. Like I am not using my body to its fullest. I am fit and think the speed is there, I just don’t know what feelings I should get when swinging the driver. Thank you

[@stevenblain2387]

Thanks Peter. I trust your reviews and respect your honesty...

[@LiamRoyGolf]

Thanks for the great non biased reviews! The smoke looks like an another world beater from callaway! 🔥

[@Erictheking66]

At address, it looks like the Callaway erc fusion driver from about 20 odd years ago... hopefully, it doesn't mark up as easily as the blue finish did. You can get callaway red dot and a green dot adapters that offer different adjustability than the standard adapter, including minus 2° and flat lie angle.

[@ps3f1liga]

I had a driver fitting today. I was looking for the ping 10k max or Qi10, but the Callaway suited me the best. I was really amased how good the driver worked. So get fitted and take the best one for you

[@ianh2295]

Happy New Year and thanks for the honest, straightforward feedback Rick, better than other channels (RS)

[@bcharger0620]

Great review on a driver that’s out of my budget. In my bag I’ve got Taylormade M4 and it’s wonderful club.

[@skizzot91r]

I just got the ping g430 max driver .. I tested them all (paradym, stealth 2 etc etc) and ping was the best option for me.. I love it … I just wasn’t hitting the others as well .. love the design of the smokes tho 🤘🏻

[@ianwoollard2063]

I need a new driver this year, I’m most interested in a consistent and reliable strike. Speed is less of a concern because the harder I swing the less control I have. Will be testing this new driver soon I hope

[@ryankearn851]

You can get a reverse sleeve to adjust it 1 up and 2 down and also a flat setting! A good fitter should tell you that!

[@NaturallyYouCoUk]

Hi Peter I am using the Paradym X Driver and it is fantastic as like you share it feels soft and responsive of the face. Now the issue I have is that I also bought the paradym X hybrid from new. I have noticed that after a few months of use the face does not feel as responsive as when it was when new? Have you had any feedback about this? Many thanks Rob

[@codymagnuson3165]

You mentioned the loft sleeve, didn’t Callaway make the tour cogs an option so you can get the green dot that has -2 loft and the red dot that has a flat option?

[@mariusdewet6578]

Love your reviews. The AI smoked loocks insane

[@alexbirkbeckgolf]

Love the dispersion graph, top work as always from all of the team👏🏻

[@paulcummings5517]

Random question. I'm new to golf and been subscribed to the channel for about a year now, great content by the way, makes my shifts at work alot pleasant. Have you ever played a round with Callaway Mavrik full set? And why do everyone hate these clubs when I think there good looking, hit well and sound great. Thanks for the Videos to.

[@stevemcvay2220]

I think callaway has the best adjustability because it doesn’t screw up your grip if you move it around.

[@MrD4nj]

I'm glad someone else finds the words being all different fonts off putting!! At least it is only on the bottom

[@mlfpv7025]

Swap the cogs from a lefty adapter and you get -2 degrees and +1. However I would love a flat options from callaway optifit

[@WinstonWolfrider]

Interested to see what you think of the Tripple Diamond vs these. Smoke isn't worth the money atm when the Paradym is so solid (as well as some competition). Nice breakdown. Cheers

[@BAA3595]

You can order it with strong adapter so you can get 8 degree head and knock it down 2 degrees and play it at 6 degrees. That's how I play it.

[@jamesannesley2652]

Fantastic review! Loved this video, can’t wait for all the reviews coming out this year!

[@The_Madd_Golfer]

I can't believe you're not at a million subs yet, but I'm sure you'll get there by the end of this year 👍🏽💯🥳 Great video!

[@steveputland4324]

Pete, please explain why 2 years ago you were hitting the SIM2 25 yards further ? 🤔 Ball? Simulator? swing speed ? Just curious. Cheers great content 👍🙏

[@markwarren9204]

Excellent review, i have just got the Paradigm X and 1st round took 9 shots off my previous best score. Mainly due to being more accurate with the driver! Anyone out there looking to upgrade, i would really recommend getting a fitting and getting the 2023 Paradigm while they are discounted, because although the smoke might get tou a few more yards the cost saving i feel makes the Paradigm a much better deal.

[@SmokeyRobbo]

It would be easy to just roll out a lazy ‘which is longer’ head to head but congratulations to Pete and team as this is an excellent data and information driven video. Keep up the good work.

[@chase_hanna]

Can't wait to try one of these out. I know someone who hits some out of the heel once in a while.

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Great vid Pete! Still playing my Sim2 max and hitting it well. Is getting a new driver fun, yes. Is it going to perform better than my current, maybe. Will I hit it any better than what I currently have, probably not. Lessons should win out over buying new tech every year but, we still spend the money don't we. 😅

[@ronsoderstrom7967]

Paradym driver and 5 wood are 2 of my best club purchases ever. I love the look, feel, sound, and performance. The ONLY reason I would upgrade is because of my 2019 Apex Smoke irons. To have a full bag of smokes would just be too cool!

[@paulgolfer]

Hi Peter, Just one question but a big one ,? WHY DO ALL MANIFACTURERS PUT LIKE THE SMOKE THE COLOURS ON THE BOTTOM NOT THE TOP. ???? For me I see the top of the driver bottom is mostly covered up seems a waste. Paul

[@ianstowell230]

I love my Paradym. Used to play the tsi3 but on my bad days it didnt help me keep it in play. no drivers magic, but the paradym for me feels about as close to automatic as i can get with the big stick. Love to see more improvement, Callaways doing some really cool stuff right now, hope some other manufacturers can follow suit.

[@KillerDave187]

Get a titleist

[@lukejohnson6385]

@@KillerDave187 what makes Titleist better other manufacturers?

[@lenmcgean3942]

At least with Callaway you don’t need to regrip your club when you adjust the shaft. Fitters talk about puring shafts and most other drivers you rotate the shaft when adjusting head.

[@user_1664]

Thats because as yet no golf manufacturer has stepped forward to say which way round a shaft works best , basically pured but in what way ? , its a minefield that i dont think anyone wants to be the first across . Either because of the mechanics or the added build costs or maybe its just to individual . No argument shafts ( especially graphite) perform different in different orientations but what suits who , when or where on what day ? If i was making drivers to sell to people who already had perfectly good drivers is that a corner id want to fight ? Or would i stay in the distance forgiveness for everyman corner ? Or just newer shinier 😊 newer shinier works , doesnt it ?

[@williamreitinger8978]

Excellent video Pete and ur technical team.

[@mikehoffman7131]

Just saying great job on the review. Honest and true!

[@mentalacace6765]

Love that you compared it with last years version!

[@bamabob99]

I'm still using a Calloway Diablo Edge driver from around 2010. I want a new one, but I hate to spend the money for just a very small difference in performance. Any suggestions

[@billbelton9801]

Interesting stats I might have to take a test myself, thanks for the video

[@chadbourneharris1091]

I Love the editing on your recent videos . Long time fan. Keep it up!

[@robertmasson9074]

peter fantastic review i wont be buying the smoke this year , too expensive for me, however you were very concise yet indepth with your review and totally unbiased as with all your reviews. at the moment i am watching everything you do its great entertainment and informative thanks .Rob long time subscriber.

[@stevenorman-ny2vq]

when you are buying a top end driver (Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade et al), the real difference maker.....based on launch monitor results is finding the right shaft as the club heads are all well made but its the right shaft that will drive the big dif in terms of spin and launch.

[@mattduhm6717]

Where do you look for/get sales data from OEM’s?

[@Golfzilla5000]

have you ever tested the Bryson Dechambeau Krank driver? curious about your thoughts on it

[@mintelmorewood]

Pete I already have last years Paradym so I wasn’t really interested in the club review. I just watched so I could hear your beautiful voice and see your handsome face with that infectious smile.

[@davegregory2809]

Nice to see such a solid review and comparison. Great stuff as always.

[@clivenewman3715]

Nice review 👍 I love the quirky details that you always point out that others don't even notice.. But .. The max d/fast is designed for 80 mph swingspeeds. I'm pretty sure you know someone who that club is designed for. Can we see what affect (effect??) the AI has at that speed pliz... But overall - the best Smoke review I've seen so far...😋

[@979201]

I can always count on Finchy for a good laugh and a very well produced video. However, the one thing I appreciate the most about Pete, he is honest. I love the colorway of the Paradym and how great it feels. For the price, I will keep the oldy but goody!

[@Brett_Mc]

Great video! Appreciate the extensive review

[@stevenvandenbroeck8920]

Great review and a great looking driver, love that Smokey grey pattern

[@Ky_Mycology]

Was that a Wilson Triad i spotted... i love that Ball!

[@paulgolfer]

Hi Peter nice to see you again , THESE maybe the best selling BUT ARE THEY WORTH ALL THIS HYPE . THE BEST DRIVER I BOUGHT BUT WORE IT OUT WAS MAVRICK SUB ZERO ABOUT HALF THE PRICE OF THESE THEN AND NOW ??? Next time you play with James at Woolley park golf club play the back 9 other than 11th par 3 I think you will enjoy it more , apart from 14th par 5 dog leg left and 17th par 4 very long and 18th dog leg left , with these you should if hype is true shoot 32 par 36 . Semi pros play here in a one day comp june time 2 equaled course record 66 . PAUL

[@wilelorf1]

Every review I seen last year raved about the paradym. I hit a buddies triple diamond and gotta say. It just felt dead. It performed great, just didn’t give you that pop feel off the face. And that was his thoughts as well. Wonder if it is still the same.

[@RealDougFields]

I have a 2016 M1 that, with a modern shaft, still hits as good as anything available. Having a club thats built for you is more important than having the latest and greatest. I have a "new" G425 and its no better on average than my older M1 driver.

[@jredbeard3928]

Pete, why doesn't Callaway just ship you drivers with their strong loft cog? The strong cog is +1 degree to minus 2 degrees. There is also a flat cog available.

[@newjae1]

So crazy with the price increase thing as year goes as well. With money you could afford a full 4-p iron set back in the day, you can only buy a driver with these so called state-of-the-art technology. Well.

[@zimandtherocket]

What a video. Just the best in the biz peter!

[@alanrutland4424]

Lovely review Peter. £569. Mmm. I would hope it is slightly better 😊. Good point on the different fonts. Would be better if all the same for sure.

[@dariuslewis570]

My questions is with the faces made for different players does this mean as you develop your swing better and better and ball striking do you have to get a new head? Serious question imma stealth guy so asking for a friend🤣

[@66GordonBombay]

Fellas, G425 Max are marked down everywhere and still available new. Just FYI. Ugly sound? Yep. Crazy forgiving driver, also yep.

[@pitcher2103]

An actual improvement and not just telling us it is. Cool

[@DarthYoshi42]

really like how this driver looks, both the carbon and the smokey underside. Impressed with the new face considering they ditched jailbreak after so long