Hey guys! Real quick one be very weary about comment replies in todays video. I seem the have been hacked somehow. Working on it with my team to fix. Hope you all enjoy the video. Thanks
@wes941211 ай бұрын
James I been watching you everyday for years.. I think you missed the boat on this one. The triple diamond is a good one for YOU.. But for the rest of us, We wanted to see the MAX and Max D. I get your excited about the triple diamond ... Everyone else reviewed the other .. just wish you would have. Love the channel. let's get the one's the other 99 % are going to hit.
@kaigeewong4200Ай бұрын
How good do I have to be to benefit from the triple diamond instead of the Max? I'm a 6 handicap and hit around 270 yards
@johnpowell252411 ай бұрын
I’ve been a cyclist for years and the amount of marketing BS that comes out each year with new models is crazy and mostly untrue. Looks like it’s the same in golf.
@jinx2000111 ай бұрын
There is definitely an element of that, I’m sure there are changes but very subtle while the marketing is ridiculous BS to try and sell the product. The real problem is the pricing, you can get the same performance from half the price if not even less. These brands should really start coming under fire for blowing up the price based on name only.
@paultaylor550211 ай бұрын
But 1000s believe it and buy them lol
@jinx2000111 ай бұрын
@@paultaylor5502 it’s a hobby though isn’t it like most other hobbies, it’s really whatever you are into and brings you joy, some people spend thousands on cameras, some thousands on video games. The reality is most of us are probably not good enough to take advantage of the clubs we already have in the bag but if we enjoy them who cares. I still think reviewers should provide some backlash on prices though, however with that said what professional sport does not have expensive products that the pros choose to use. They spend as much if not more on snooker cues, tennis rackets etc. so I guess we got the pro’s to thank for the price and minor innovations every year.
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
I get your point here but I also don’t. Nobody makes anyone buy anything. And the reason why a market works is because of its customers. So just because maybe you don’t like the marketing doesn’t mean millions more do? Just let people be happy and do what they want?
@jinx2000111 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolf ofcourse, the price is the price, it is what it is and people pay. I guess what I’m saying is it’s one of the more difficult sports to get into for youngsters, it’s not grabbing a football and going for a kick about in the park you have to invest into it and it’s not just the clubs but really across the board expensive, being a member of a course is often extortionate so it’s reserved only for the very serious who have that free expenditure and then ofcourse there is the cost of everything else. I mean… I’m here because I’ve spent my money, I have the gear (and no idea mind lol) so I enjoy it and I can make a case for spending the money on the nicer things but I do feel like manufacturers are pushing the prices higher and higher with little to no innovation year on year which is why there is 20 yards gain in 20 years and a slicer still slices. How do you feel on the pricing of these clubs and where they are heading? Thanks for the content.
@thetaylorfamilyexcitingfun182211 ай бұрын
Got fitted for a new driver this morning. Went in with an open mind to change from my Cobra LTDx. Got fitted into a Paradym AImSmoke Triple Diamond. Gained 52 yds!!!! Mainly because of reducing 2,000rpm of backspin and gaining 8 mph of swing speed. I was shocked that the triple diamond was the best for me but it was crazy. Can’t wait to get it!!!
@lenmcgean394211 ай бұрын
I have the original Paradym triple diamond and love the look. Like the look of Smoke but agree with James that I wish they would not have put Smoke graphic where it is visible
@darrenrider567611 ай бұрын
In the last week I baught a used paradym, taking advantage of the price drop in anticipation of these coming out. I genuinely believe, that year on year the benefit to be had by upgrading is minimal to nothing, which is why I didn't wait another week for this driver, but my previous driver was a Nike Covert 2.0 Tour, which is now a decade old, and the distance (for me, a high handicapper) is honestly negligible, but is a lot more forgiving on off centre strikes
@theythinkimmadyouknow11 ай бұрын
I think that makes sense. Across the reviews there seems to be a few yards more for the faster players and a little bit tighter dispersion for off centres but nothing huge. YoY there is rarely any real reason to upgrade, every x number of years makes sense.
@Adrian-yv8sy11 ай бұрын
would love if a company came out one year and said we're not bringing out a new driver this year cause couldn't improve on it
@richb3265 ай бұрын
Titleist did with the TSR range
@nutterbunch8419Ай бұрын
@@richb326and ping i think
@1averageamerican11 ай бұрын
I got fitted into a Paradym about 8 months ago. First time being fitted for a driver. It was a massive improvement over my PXG Craigslist find I was playing. As a 14HC, I cant imagine the AI Smoke will give me any significant gains. At the price of drivers today, pretty sure I'll be gaming my current Paradym for the next 5 years at least.
@parmanduke11 ай бұрын
Thank you for an honest review with no BS 10 yards longer than last gen model stuff.
@gorgeousj2066 ай бұрын
Came here to see the driver but I’m more impressed by night golf course 😵 I would never sleep
@robertstubbs-cookingmadeeasy11 ай бұрын
Hi James great review, but I went straight into the pro shop to pick up a deal on the “old” paradym
@jerryhilditch599111 ай бұрын
If you've got the cash to change your driver at every new release go for it. However even as a low handicap golfer I'm not good enough to notice the difference. Trust your local pro, get a fitting and leave it at that.
@arisandrews567211 ай бұрын
Callaway has now officially joined TM on the race to put out the same driver 3 times a year for us suckers. Unbelievable.
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
lol
@Joshundacuvva11 ай бұрын
Facts
@ekinjtizll11 ай бұрын
Go hit it, your comments will change. I got fitted today and it was all they say it is.
@garybarber551311 ай бұрын
I won't be upgrading my Paradym X driver for 1 or 2 yards ..
@crispyduck170611 ай бұрын
wise man
@xartimus1819 сағат бұрын
@@crispyduck1706, he should’ve said he can’t afford it.
@ForeMoreGolf11 ай бұрын
Just swapped out my fitted triple diamond to the g430 max and im already happier
@rondarling75111 ай бұрын
I’ve gone back to my Ping G400 and I’m ecstatic…. 😊
@ForeMoreGolf11 ай бұрын
@@rondarling751 had that before the 425 lovely driver
@petekenny377411 ай бұрын
Great move
@only_son504011 ай бұрын
I really like the look of this year's Smoke. I cannot wait to pick it up in a few years for 1/3 of the price
@pikepuncher668311 ай бұрын
I switched from the paradym to the titleist tsr2 after finding it was a better fit for me and safe to say I won't be upgrading either
@waywardwest11 ай бұрын
I did too. The Titleist was just better looking at address and the sound/feel is awesome compared to the Callaway.
@pikepuncher668311 ай бұрын
@waywardwest I agree good luck with yours. May many 300+ yard drives be had
@robbiegreen7698 ай бұрын
God knows why people go on about looks, its how it preforms that counts, JMO
@Kdavis837711 ай бұрын
I bought the new AI Smoke Max. Absolutely love it. Shaft is 10g heavier than my last driver but ball speed and swing speed are up. Also love the feel of the AI Smoke. I tried the new Taylormade Q10 because I’ve always been a fan but just couldn’t generate the numbers with it that I did with the Calloway
@NextFairwayNorm11 ай бұрын
Love the new look. I wouldn’t be jumping yet. Wait and see what the other brands release. Hard to beat 2023 drivers. Nice review James, did you not put the Titleist in the bag after the club fitting
@Gimpzorgaming6 ай бұрын
I love you videos, but something doesn't add up here @ 12:00 your sim says 123.8 clubhead speed, and 166.2 mph ball speed. That is a smash factor of 1.34.. That ball speed is WAYYY too low for that clubhead speed. @ 12:38 you say that that ball speed is very impressive. What am I missing here?
@VoiceofFireInternational9 ай бұрын
Just Upgraded my driver from Epic Speed to Ai Smoke and Wow! Gained 30+ yrds with better consistency.
@Mdrnsamurai6 ай бұрын
Great video James... Just got fitted for one and I am super excited for it to arrive. I couldn't hit a poor shot (20+ shots) with it and tbh with the 10.5 loft and the Ventus Blue with Velo I was hitting bombs 25+ yards longer than my current Driver... Which I never thought I would recapture since I've lost some swing speed... Brilliant work by Callaway...
@aja419111 ай бұрын
IMO the reason the writing Ai smoke is on the clubhead is when the owner is on the tee the other 3 players will see they've upgraded & then he knows he can talk about it.
@waywardwest11 ай бұрын
If they've improved the sound then they've got a definite winner. I switched to the Titleist driver because I loved the sound/feel way better. Not sure if my drives were much better but the look at address and the sound are big things I look for in a driver outside of just the results of course.
@Take20DnD11 ай бұрын
I've broken 3 Callaway drivers. The Razr was still the best for me. Currently on a Big Bertha and its broken as well, good review!
@ItaliaJP40010 ай бұрын
Ball beater
@robjung201811 ай бұрын
Looking forward to trying the Max Fast model.
@Josh_Golf11 ай бұрын
Just wanted to ask Can u change the loft and draw/fade bias on the club head? Love the vids
@tekepenguin198111 ай бұрын
Come on brother, it's a 2024 driver you've been able to do that for 10 plus years now, ofcourse you can. Same sleeve as every other callaway driver.
@jaychu385011 ай бұрын
I love how they come out with nearly identical clubs every year! Get to buy last yrs at a discount!
@DH-tp9ns11 ай бұрын
I took your advise James and found a Ping G400 driver, and with the left over $500 I'm going on holiday! 😁
@TheWildwoodPicker9 ай бұрын
The A.i. Smoke logo on the top side of the club there doesn't bother me one bit. I actually like the log there; I think it makes it look sweet. Callaway has done it again and I truly believe they have made the best clubs they have ever made! Drivers, Woods, Hybrids, Irons etc are rock solid and I be they will beat our every club maker this year. They are clearing at the top of the pack when it comes to golf clubs, no doubt about it!
@EFreeman197011 ай бұрын
Hey James, the look is truly sick! It is hands down the best looking driver from Callaway. I too bought the Callaway Paradym TD and thought it was the sexiest driver, however, I absolutely love the color scheme of the new AI Smoke even more!!! Thank you again for starting the New Year with a great review of the new driver.
@jdard53088 ай бұрын
James is your shaft "factory" or aftermarket? Thx!
@goskawow19437 ай бұрын
Issue I've seen is the triple diamond takes off too much spin/launch for better players so unless you're absolutely nuking it off the middle it's a problem
@randallpennington597611 ай бұрын
How would I ever be able to resell this club if it has multiple sweet spots? Right now I could sell mine as new since the sweet spot hasn’t been hit!
@doubled892911 ай бұрын
Are you gonna put a TPT shaft in that?
@tincup88111 ай бұрын
My understanding is the Ai created it to have multiple sweet spots, so to speak.
@danieldeschamps22373 ай бұрын
Where is this course??
@BandGFun7 ай бұрын
Your swing is outside in so yes it’s going to go right… Get a better swing and you’ll be a lot happier.
@a.m.doesit934711 ай бұрын
will this fix my slices and hooks?
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
No mate
@drummerman98725 ай бұрын
Try the max with the draw setting. It worked for me a ton!
@vincentharper676111 ай бұрын
I very much doubt that anyone will upgrade from last years model, but maybe with the tweaks, people may go for the Smoke range.
@amattusaf5 ай бұрын
I been gaming the original paradym the last year plus, and have been very pleased…and just bought an AI smoke max head in response to many reviews stating that there is some gains as far as forgiveness and ball speed…but I have to be honest, the AI smoke is much more pleasing to the eye imo and since I got fitted for the paradym in a custom shaft, and I got a great deal on a head in the AI Smoke…I am very intrigued to get to testing the differences! I want the AI smoke to be just as good or better because if it isn’t, I have no problem going back to the ole ugly navy and gold. Let the testing begin
@nutterbunch8419Ай бұрын
what did you think
@FullContactDrummer11 ай бұрын
This is a nice driver, but I like the looks of the Paradym better. That blue is super cool. When I was fitted it came down to Paradym X and TSR1. TSR1 was a little further and better dispersion. I'd like to see how the Ai Smoke stands up to TSR. Most videos I've seen where Paradym was compared to TSR, TSR ended up 'winning' whatever that means. I haven't seen any Ai Smoke videos beat the TSR numbers vs Paradym. A head to head will be good to see.
@GolferPerformance5 ай бұрын
Paradym X and TSR2 are my absolute favs from last year. Qi10 MAX blew me away this year; ended up purchasing that to replace my R9 🙈
@danasmith941511 ай бұрын
Great video. If looks are anything to go by, it wins hand down for me. Looking for a new driver this year so looking forward to trying the Max.
@isthereanavailable11 ай бұрын
It seems like this year is more like tweaks to previous models, just like James said in an earlier video, for all brands. Noticed the lack of jailbreak tech and enhancement on off center strikes. I wonder if my old mavrik sub zero weights will work with triple diamond.
@edwardbrown624511 ай бұрын
I would love to try the AI smoke..nice look from Callaway..but it’s all about the popper shaft!
@justarcher11 ай бұрын
Pay 575.00 for a Xtra 1 yard , IL keep using last years triple diamond
@celica4911 ай бұрын
I'm in the same boat. Are the new drivers better than my 2021 Radspeed? Probably. Are they $300 better? Absolutely not
@justarcher11 ай бұрын
@@celica49 Yep...I feel the same way, pay that much money for maybe 2 - 3 yards more
@davidapplin963411 ай бұрын
cobra LTDx did the variable face (multiple sweet spots) a few years back.
@jbiz4477 ай бұрын
I wonder if the Ai Smoke Max would be better for me? I have the paradigm triple diamond now. I hit it OK but sometimes it goes pretty far right on me. I don’t really think that Max would be the best. I think I’m just leaving the open a little too much. It goes right I like your video. Maybe you can do it on the max next.
@julianroberts69811 ай бұрын
Great review James. Lovely driver but the price is off the scale
@DanB-11 ай бұрын
its cheaper than last years
@jbiz4477 ай бұрын
Did you fix the hack?
@andyh228711 ай бұрын
James totally agree, hard to improve on last years, but the changes they have made are really good and wished i had the money to buy one 😢
@ekinjtizll11 ай бұрын
I’m lucky enough to have saved since last summer ended for a new driver. I got fitted today and it was the Ai max D. Holy smokes does it impress. Flys off the face and the new face tech truly does what they say it does.
@jbiz4477 ай бұрын
Can you do the AI smoke irons next and then the new Apex irons after that?
@1averageamerican11 ай бұрын
Also, I might be in the minority here, but I think the original Paradym looks much better. Top is cleaner and the smokey/misty bottom with those fluted wing things on the new one looks pretty goofy to me.
@ruggerboy60011 ай бұрын
When does cobra embargo end
@davidcooper331711 ай бұрын
Thought you were transferring to the Titlest with the TPT shaft??
@DanB-11 ай бұрын
This was filmed months/weeks ago probably before that shaft video
@ianmarshall21811 ай бұрын
Who are these drivers aimed at? Most golfers, I've witnessed, can't get the ball airborne, or over 200 yards. Let a lone in to the fairway!
@leftyjcw717311 ай бұрын
I like the crushed blue of my triple diamond. But, looking forward to hitting the smoke.
@kellycoates502711 ай бұрын
How many will they sell at 569 GBP? My math says thats 720 USD what happened to making golf more affordable?
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
You get I don’t set the price?
@adrianmack311 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolfhe didn't imply that you did.
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
And I didn’t imply that he did imply I do.
@DanB-11 ай бұрын
Its £499 for a start so cheaper than last years and Im sure Callaway never said they wanted to make it more affordable, its a buisiness they want more profit surely you understand that? Go to 2nd hand sites if you want to spend less.
@Joker-yh2xg11 ай бұрын
James always gets defensive when people comment something that he doesn’t understand or when the comment isn’t along his line of thinking. I find it hilarious and almost more entertaining than his videos with Chris!
@tedrstedrs669011 ай бұрын
Didn't buy the Paradgym but will by this one
@Ep2.0-o7i5 ай бұрын
I bought the ai smoke max this year and so far i absolutely hate it! I usually am able to hit anything straight but this driver i cant.
@deancollison509311 ай бұрын
Smoke looks like you’ve forget to buff polish off
@lexxwhite74711 ай бұрын
What a weird time for Robbo! Embargo must have lifted. Looks damned good though!
@easyswing00711 ай бұрын
No jailbreak this year, interesting
@isthereanavailable11 ай бұрын
Yea, I wonder if that'll be next year's upgrade. LOL
@jasonmacdonald189211 ай бұрын
They do look pretty sweet as I'm been playing ping for a long time i just only buy ping
@ETBob5111 ай бұрын
I don't usually pay much attention to what the face of a driver looks like, other than to see where on the face that I hit a ball. The face of this new driver looks very cool and modern to me. The tiny branding on the top doesn't bother me at all. On the other hand, the cover is completely overdone with three large "Smoke" logos. Calaway is certainly proud of that name. I agree that white is not a very good choice for the color.
@rileyfisher198411 ай бұрын
After TM had the smoke line of putters years ago they should have come up with a different name. Why not call the next iteration the Stealth?
@Js_Son8311 ай бұрын
This driver looks so nice! Love the colorway! Need to upgrade my sldr driver! #Callaway #paradym #forgedcarbon
@mattdipadua361411 ай бұрын
You going to throw the tpt shaft in it and give another review
@craigherman653111 ай бұрын
Great Review James! Callaway makes a great product
@shaneschoenrock191811 ай бұрын
Love the driver, but too expensive for me.
@littleelvis480911 ай бұрын
Great video James.
@craigallen502911 ай бұрын
Love it. May have to try it. Love my tsr2 though.
@ruggerboy60011 ай бұрын
When is the next driver to drop James, cant wait for cobra darkspeed ls
@briantulloch722211 ай бұрын
Lets face it 1m or 1 mph faster are not statistically outside of natural margins, plus the mental factor of here i have the new one and body can tweek out 1-2 mph just on that, be fairly big saving on the 2023 paradyn, anyone playing the 2023 model would be wasting money buying into the 2024 model, great clubs are are taylormade, ping, cobra etc, test them all and like you say, don’t rush into parting with over £500 😊 and i can almost gaurantee that the max will work better for your average golfer, 90% in other words, a little easier to get the ball hanging in the air for better carry.
@kellycoates502711 ай бұрын
James there are actually 4 drivers in the AI Smoke range
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
There’s actually 6 lol
@kellycoates502711 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolf really 6? I heard there was a model for slower swing speed
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
There’s a few different triple diamonds also buddy
@Tom-ok2rh11 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolf I ordered the triple diamond yesterday directly on the phone with a Callaway representative and I inquired about a triple diamond Max that I saw pictures of and he told me that that model might have been only available for the pros to test out. He could not bring it up as a model that was available for sale so he said it probably didn’t get enough attention with the pros so they might have scrapped the idea of a triple diamond max. That’s why I haven’t seen it mentioned anymore on any websites.Can’t wait to get mine I enjoyed your review Thanks
@Tom-ok2rh11 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolf I recently ordered my triple diamond direct from Callaway and I inquired about the triple diamond max and he informed me that it probably was one model that the R&D dept was working with tour pros but apparently it didn’t catch on so according to him the triple diamond max was not being offered for sale to the public so that’s the latest update on any other versions of the Ai smoke triple diamond.
@robertshields621411 ай бұрын
Definitely looks better!
@darylbennett771210 ай бұрын
The biggest problem that I see is the price and the misconception that the more you spend, the better golfer you will be.
@lnugent10008 ай бұрын
I’m listening to this via cell phone. But it does not have that metallic tank to it when you hit the ball it sounds like a muffled thud… Maybe it’s just me hearing it over a cell phone… IDK
@Zebra295511 ай бұрын
Do they still use jailbreak?
@youngb736311 ай бұрын
No
@akd333akd11 ай бұрын
james would be a great used car salesman.😂
@tonyluscombe810611 ай бұрын
How much???
@ryajsmit11 ай бұрын
This might get me out of the stealth this looks amazing
@kirriegolf1811 ай бұрын
lots of technology in Callaway drivers. Last years Paradigm will take some beating
@ComedyBREWHOUSE11 ай бұрын
Oh, not the James Robiinson I expected :(
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
Could be worse… could think I’m a Simpson
@jimmahT11 ай бұрын
Nice review James. Hate the name 'Smoke' though, maybe it will grow on me...
@theythinkimmadyouknow11 ай бұрын
Apparently Jail Break isn't the answer now then? All that marketing spend over the last few years.....
@jimmccoys577811 ай бұрын
I just don’t know how these manufacturers think someone can just upgrade to latest and greatest every year basically! Hard for me to believe that in one year they have topped the previous iteration! Some golfers just can’t help themselves though I suppose!! Oh well. My discretionary income simply will not allow it!! Cheers
@simonminch842311 ай бұрын
Nee laddie, I'll nought be changing from me Paradym X..... looks they be blowin smoke up the golfers a##e......
@TheChismillionaire11 ай бұрын
Last year's Paradym triple diamond at $399 is the answer.
@YayaGolf77711 ай бұрын
And on another note, it’s not to far in the near distant future these category of drivers will all be $1000.00…. Ha!!! I guess we’ll all need em for the roll back golf balls!
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
The great thing is nobody is making anyone buy them isn’t it
@YayaGolf77711 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolf Yep I’ll just keep playing my Ping G525 Max driver I bought when it went down to $400 😊
@mikehoffman713111 ай бұрын
It looks like the SIM2 from the top
@celica4911 ай бұрын
Am I the only one that thinks the smoke effect looks like it's beat to hell? To me it looks like it's found a rock or 2 on the tee box.
@gregcalderon11 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to try it.
@davidgoodwin10111 ай бұрын
Not for £499 there's next to nothing in it between old and new driver. And never will be until R&A. Change the rule book.
@craigwallis291411 ай бұрын
What? James, you couldn’t get on with the triple diamond I seem to remember! Now you are saying you love it 🤷♂️
@JamesRobinsonGolf11 ай бұрын
I rated it the best driver of 2023 and used it all year Craig?
@craigwallis291411 ай бұрын
@@JamesRobinsonGolf I’m sure I saw a video where you were on a simulator struggling with it going left so you switched to a G430. Am I going crazy?
@cliffordbradford13927 ай бұрын
It’s easy for you big shots with a lot of money to buy clubs that cost big buck 😮
@jimecherry11 ай бұрын
is this like apple releasing a new model to get those that are farther back than last year. or is it more like mobile phone games where theyre just trying to take advantage of those that have a problem ;}
@leftyjcw717311 ай бұрын
The gold weights on my 2023 would look better on the smoke. The blue weights on the smoke would look better on the 2023. lol.
@stevemoores51011 ай бұрын
And it’ll only cost you a kidney, 1 testicle, right arm and your 1st born
@geoffhiggins74211 ай бұрын
Maybe its because I'm viewing on my phone, but is the bottom of the club meant to look scruffy? Looks like its filthy or been hit a few hundred times. Horrible.
@crispyduck170611 ай бұрын
that’s what I thought too
@Tom-ok2rh11 ай бұрын
I think their intention is to make it look like actual “smoke”at least that’s what it looks like to me.