CALLAWAY MAVRIK vs CALLAWAY EPIC FLASH?! SHOULD YOU "UPGRADE"?

[@leefaulkner1982]

Although I'm always partial to a club upgrade we'd all probably be better off investing the money in golf lessons

[@seantongs3202]

I had a custom fit for a driver, an Epic Flash Sub Zero driver, I waited 3 weeks for the call to come & collect, the call came on the day I heard the Mavrik was Callaways new release. I have not tried the Mavrik but I'm happy with the driver have.

[@jaymorin7131]

Bought a whole set of Epic Flash woods second hand (1, 3, 5, 7). LOVE THEM! No need to chase the new stuff every year. The tech upgrades are minimal. Love the Callaway shaft adjustments and the head weights and slider in the heads. Custom fit myself with weights from Golf Works and reshafted them using available adapters. None of the new(er) woods should be off the shelf solutions! I bet James will love the Paradym when it comes out! BTW, I'm using F2 shafts that are .5" over with mid-sized grips. Basically a combo I would never be able to test at any pro-shop.

[@radrm]

I’ve had the Epic Flash for about a year. I think it’s close to a perfect Driver. I hit it longer and straighter than anything I’ve ever played. Last week I hit one off the deck on a tight flat lie and it was in my top 5 all time shots. I also have it in sub zero but nothing as long as the regular head.

[@tommiethatcher7265]

Good to see another head to head 👏👏. Any chance when this lockdown is over I would like to see the Mavrik go up against the Rogue if you can 🤞 I replaced my driver back in February and I went in open minded but secretly wanting the SIM to match my 5 wood,GAPR LO,irons and putter but unfortunately on the day the the SIM didn’t perform as well as the Mavrik so I went with that one and was really enjoying it until we was put on lockdown

[@richardsdiaz1]

I agree...Can’t ignore that much of a dispersion difference. For you, at least, it’s not close. Maverick all the way. I’m with you on the Orange color too. If I did buy o e of those I’d change the color too. I’d either murder it out or add some red accents. 😀

[@thatguymark8381]

Yep, big dispersion difference ... however, the added adjustability with the Flash weight system means potential flexibility in changing ball flight. Would have been interesting to see the difference with the weight in the Fade setting

[@graemeeamens9891]

I have both these drivers in 9 deg and found that I hit the Epic Flash straighter, with the Mavrik having a pronounced fade bias. I think this is partly due to the sliding weight on the Epic Flash which I have in the draw setting. So I would definitely recommend the Epic Flash and anyone upgrading should go to the Epic Max or Epic Speed, whichever suits. I note that you are not alone as a pro finding the Epic Flash tends to draw more, as this has been found in other utube videos. As your flight was a consistent draw I would think you just need to aim a bit more right. Your Mavrik dispersion was both ways with more of a fade tendency, just as I found. Thanks for your video - always topical!

[@davidlewisTN]

Picked up like new Epic Flash from Callaway Preowned for about half price of Mavrik. Not enough difference for the 💰

[@ryanlynch5974]

Curious to know what condition you bought that in? Only seeing the one I'm looking for in "good" condition. I think I'd pull the trigger in "very good" condition, but I could be wrong.

[@davidlewisTN]

Ryan Lynch it was like new and did not appear to have been used much at all. As the prices drop and with sales, inventory is probably more limited. Might try Global Golf or 2d Swing.

[@wworld00]

@@ryanlynch5974 I did the same as David recently during a sale. Had to keep checking to find the Tensei in a regular, though there were lots of Evenflows. Mine was listed as "very good". When it arrived, it had very slight signs of use (all could be wiped off) and a sticker that said it was from a fitting cart. The headcover was a generic Callaway sock-type, which I actually prefer. I'm very pleased.

[@boombox3435]

Vokey : gap wedge 50 degree f grind 08 bounce, sand wedge 54 degree D Grind - Bounce 12°, lob wedge 58 degree S Grind - Bounce 10°

[@bradfordcotta5925]

For a fair test, you should slide the weight on the Epic Flash all the way to the toe. That would put it in a similar spot as the Mavrik's immovable weight. I bet your dispersion would be at least a little different, since all your Epic went left.

[@nilavchetty547]

Great video. Keep up the good word during lockdown .

[@adamdillman486]

I was fitted for the epic flash driver and woods, along with the rogue irons last yr. didnt have the cash for the irons, but bought the woods, and i LOVE them!!! and the colors are awesome in my opinion, got the mini staff bag as well. did get the mavrik irons this yr and absolutely loving them as well. thats a great combo, flash woods, mavrik irons, md4 wedges, odyssey stroke lab 1 blade. cant go wrong!!!

[@alcurry5669]

I've tried a LOT of drivers in the last 10 years. Granted I'm now 68 yrs old and have a lower swing speed. I good drive for me anymore is 235yds. That said I take my old 13° degree Callaway FtiZ with me every time I test drive a new driver. I am EXTREMELY willing to buy a new one...but...the FtiZ is still in the bag.

[@canyonaro]

You're more likely to get gains fiddling with shafts than changing heads. The CT limit hasn't changed.

[@michaelwilliams1025]

M5 v sim,and m6 v sim max,but the mavrik isn't replacing the epic flash,its replacing the rogue,if am thinking reet,keep the vids comingjames m8

[@Digital_Photog1995]

I have not watched the video yet, but I will not be upgrading my Epic Flash for at least 5 years. Now I will watch just for the information and opinions. ;) ;)

[@elliott1305]

I’ve tried the Mavrik and must confess it performed well although not enough to persuade me to change my Titleist TS3 and part with £399. A vlog on exercises we should be doing to increase our flexibility and speed would relieve the boredom as we wait patiently for the lifting of the lockdown😀

[@tyeeggleston6159]

James, I went from the Rogue to the Epic Flash. I gained pretty close to 20+ yds with the Epic. I absolutely love that driver. I don't see me changing drivers anytime soon. I have not ht the Maverick, so I cannot compare those 2 with my swing.

[@Matt-qo8ct]

same here!

[@MM-zb9kc]

For everyone who comments on the color on the bottom. When you’re hitting the ball you never see the bottom. The top line is fantastic. Funny because when you see reviews of the Sim, they talk about how good it looks setting up to the ball (which is top line) but then talk about the color when discussing the Mavrik. Makes no sense.

[@stephendibari5010]

M M 💯 spot on

[@wilhelminemuller9024]

You cannot get a proper head to head of the new technology in both heads without using your own fitted driver shaft for each club. TXG Golf does it way better

[@canyonaro]

TXG does it better than EVERYONE. Ian is a wizard & it amazes me every day to get that level of information for free.

[@jbspullins1725]

I did not try the epic flash , was using the g410 last year. Went and tried out a few drivers and the Mavrik Max was very good for me, more distance , speed , straight .. it’s in my bag now.

[@johngeraghty6506]

Like the video James, but I’m an Epic Flash fan. Keep up the good work

[@MrTkeddo]

Maybe use the adjustment advantage on the Epic Flash, Matt from TXG had it on the max fade and hit some bombs .

[@richardvalentine4133]

Performance wise, they are virtually identical, I just can’t get my head round the MAVRIK spelling and that is the one thing that would put me off buying one! EPIC FLASH just sounds better. I will stick with my Callaway Rogue for the time being. Great test though. Would love to see comparisons between the budget brands such as Benross, Macgregor and Wilson.

[@miked1365]

Great video Thanks from another quarantined American. I noticed you have a very strong left hand grip ( four knuckle?) Curious if you want a knuckle weaker your left shots would disappear. Just wondering.

[@stephenramazzini6028]

I would like to see the 2 compared with the same exact shaft.

[@troyrambo6804]

I still have my Epic Flash Sub Zero custom color version from last year. I find it difficult to get comfortable with it. It feels great when you catch it, and it goes a long way, but very much feel like Michelson, all over the place. I also have the SIM and Ping G410 LST which I prefer both of those to the Callaway. Looking at your dispersion with it, that is very similar to mine. My other drivers are way more consistent. I have issues with the Callaway going too far right and it's WAY too flat at address. I've tried the upright setting which is better, but still it's so wild even with a custom Hzrdus shaft. No upgrade for me. I'll stick with my other drivers.

[@habs7646]

dont blame the driver if ur all over the place lol, get fitted for a good one

[@troyrambo6804]

@@habs7646 I did

[@BaBaBooeyWRLD]

Coming up with ideas at Callaway like using colors that nobody likes so you can pay for custom colors. Makes me think Ping offering heads without turbulators for a nice upcharge of course.

[@davidwhittington9498]

What you have to think about is it going to help you ie easier to hit more forgiving and will it be beneficial to your game . That just my opinion. I'm still using Ping G30 as that does the job for me. Stay safe James keep it going mate

[@gratituderock353]

Thanks James enjoyed watching the video

[@kjc9293]

Pretty much the same numbers wise....good job James.

[@waynedouglas256]

It's all sales hype when these companies bring out new clubs.. epic , rogue, epic flash and now maverick. All go the same distance within a few yards. Different sounds and a slight variation in spin. But never gonna put 10-15yards on your drive. Well unless you wasn't fitted correctly in the first place. Paying to learn to swing better with a better strike ( strike is king) will benefit you more

[@shawntaylor7442]

Recently got a Epic Flash Sub Zero on Callaway's preowned website for $245. It's basically brand new. Had the headcover and wrench as well. Deals are out there ✌

[@babayaga5392]

Same here. I actually got both the standard and Sub zero versions. My whole bag is Callaway now and I couldn't be happier especially at the price I got all of them on Preowned.

[@craigbrannan3019]

I’d love to see a comparison of the Taylormade M2 or M1 and the Taylormade Sim!

[@gerrylawrence660]

Not a fan of Callaway drivers. Swing is looking good James.

[@justinmileman8729]

I’ve hit both and the flash is better but must be the sub zero keep up the great work

[@marcsimmons3446]

Great video. Now let's compare the Flash and Mavrik fairway woods and see how they line up. At least for the 3 wood, you'll lose me the minute you take away my shaft adjustment option. That's where we know the Flash is still the daddy. Far as the current video goes, theoretically you should be able to move that left bias dispersion to the right with the perimeter weighting movement, so that bias shouldn't be a dealbreaker. The Mavrik, on the other hand, if the shaft doesn't fix it, you'll need a new swing.

[@canyonaro]

Epic is still their top-end product. They're just confusing people with the alternating product cadence. That's why Mavrik fairways are bonded & Epic Flash have the adjustable hosel. The only reason to dump a Flash for the standard Mavrik is if you're one of the people who hates the sound of Epic Flash. Sub Zero guys should look hard at the Mavrik SZ because it's significantly more forgiving than Epic SZ. And the Mavrik Max might be interesting to anyone who's playing Epic with the weight in the heel.

[@marcsimmons3446]

I wasn't able to do a thing with that Mav Max. I was able to get a much friendlier ball flight with the TS2 and the SIM Max, which is what I ended up going with. I think you're right on though. The only reasons to switch from the Flash is the sound and/or apparently if you struggle with too much spin.

[@canyonaro]

I'm playing an F9 because I struggle with too much spin but it is NOT forgiving. Good days are "holy s***" good but bad days are awful. I'm addicted to unforgiving drivers with awesome upside, going back to SLDR. My fitting last year came down to F9 vs Flash and it was really close. I made the wrong decision because I was swinging well that day. Currently surfing Callaway pre-owned for a Flash 😂

[@marcsimmons3446]

@@canyonaro that F9's a killer. I really liked mine and on a whim i traded for an M6. Took my fitting numbers/tendencies and bought a handcrafted yellow hzrdus and slapped it on. Now I'm killing that M6 and looking over at a brand new SIM Max with a saucy Oban White shaft wondering wtf I should do with it because even with the yellow on it, it's 10ish yards short of the M6. I'm waiting for consistent warmer weather to get a more solid judgment and see if myself or the clubs loosen up and then I'll decide. That F9 is sexy to look at and I wanted more than anything to get a white speedzone but my simulator swing said ts2/SIM Max and my real course swing says M6 right now. Forcing me to look at the inner beauty and not what's on the outside. 🤣

[@cgoodson1438]

Forgetting all the subjective elements like color, look , etc and basing everything on the objective performance it's a coin flip. Performance trumps everything else and there's no difference in the clubs per this testing. Thanks James, it all makes sense because how much improvement could there be in just one year = not much.

[@canyonaro]

The main innovation in the Mavrik is that the Max and Sub Zero have faces separately designed for those heads (the Epic SZ's face was the same as the regular model). The Standard Mavrik would be identical to the Epic Flash if he moved the weight one click to the toe. Because they did the Max model, the standard Mavrik isn't draw-biased the way Epic Flash is in its neutral setting.

[@MrBlunder1971]

Great video I prefer Epic Flash tbh even though I'm a Taylormade guy and never buy new I wait a couple of years before purchase as I have bought M4 at Christmas

[@robertbrown8425]

Fitted for original EPIC (still have) , looked at the Flash - but swing speed at 95 is too low, so got the Rogue which gave + 10 yards (in bag) + better dispertion, Mavrik - Yuk to colour. How did you perform with Rogue and have you compared to ST200?

[@neiltaylor1765]

Scotty Cameron putter range, would be great if you could test the original terillium vs the '19 terillium as well...

[@Colindaly123]

Great comparison video James! Any plans to come back over to Perth when everything is back to normal?

[@carpykeith]

James, post lockdown, what about trying one or more of these superlight shafts to see what happens with your spin, distance, control etc?

[@peterguildford2133]

Hi James, great vid, I think the Flash would be better for me (push/slice). I wonder how the Rogue would compare?

[@donbernhardt2424]

Would love to see a comparison between something really "old" like the Taylormade M1 versus the new SIM. You can pick up a 2016 version for 150 bucks now. How much of a difference is there compared to the difference in price?

[@BaBaBooeyWRLD]

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[@prex345]

I'd find something else to do for the person who has been choosing these colors. It's like peas and carrots. Yeah that'll work, go with that.

[@davidrush1425]

Yeah-what the heck goes? We’re going back to the 70’s with Harvest Gold and Avocado next year??

[@garyleahy4537]

I currently use the Epic Flash and got fitted (compared) for the Mavrik last month. The numbers weren't as good as my Epic, so I kept my Epic Flash. Didn't like the feel or the performance of the Mavrik. Just me.

[@CartoonDogg]

please compare the 3 wood versions of both of these clubs (the epic flash sub zero 3 wood vs the mavrik sub zero 3 wood)! It would also be awesome if you could go into why you think Henrik Stenson has went for the epic flash sub zero 3 wood over the mavrik

[@canyonaro]

James this was really lazy. They use the same shaft adapter - hit them with the same shaft!

[@royhopwood5020]

I would really like to see a comparison of the Ping G400 and G410.

[@PaulCornish]

As the Mavik is replacing the Rogue, why hasn't anyone tested them against each other??

[@craigs19721972]

Hi James. Can you compare the Original Epic please.

[@thegeodude9461]

Great video! I play a Callaway Rogue. Could you compare that to a Mavrik since it is taking the Rogues place?

[@MM-zb9kc]

the GEOdude I have both. Mavrik is much better due to the forgiveness. Also I think shots not centered have a faster ball speed as well. When both are hit well and dead middle, very little in distance but that’s with most newer drivers. Now it’s about forgiveness, consistency and ball speeds ok off center strikes.

[@davewilliams7789]

I'm with you on the colour of both drivers. Would you spend the extra cash on custom colour shop?

[@dpardo74]

Yup. And I want them to engrave my name on it after I spend 500 bucks on one club;)

[@DPM4318]

I would like to see a comparison test of the 2020 Callaway Chrome Soft and Titleist ProV1

[@stuartcassidy-lockett3317]

Love the epic flash. Im currently using the big bertha alpha so might be time for an upgrade to the epic flash

[@Golfzilla70]

the good news is you'll definitely see a difference since that Alpha has a few years on it. Congratulations for saving a few $$, and I envy how happy you'll be when you get the new Epic because it's definitely an upgrade

[@stuartcassidy-lockett3317]

@@Golfzilla70 thanks mate. Unfortunately with whats happening atm i wont be upgrading anything for a while

[@djpanda2464]

I love the color scheme

[@lumberspak8939]

Can you do a comparison of the Mizuno ST200 to the ST190?

[@robert_t_golf]

You should test the M1 vs the new SIM to see if there is much difference.

[@joelhimm]

James where do you get all your addidas gear?

[@benherbert5485]

That epic flash looks great! Certainly beats my 15 year old Dunlop driver 🤣

[@michaelcarr2615]

My epic flash custom head straight ordered from callaway doesn’t have the line across the top.

[@ezramunn8134]

Going to 1 of the Epic or the Maverick after Christmas! Thank you for this video...it makes the choice very easy James. Come to South Carolina and let’s play next year. Thanks for all the great content. Ezra Munn #4left

[@CJ-111]

I'd go for the FLASH AAAHHHH 😂

[@59BigWalt]

Have you consider using the shaft of your current driver and re-test?

[@Golfzilla70]

that's probably what should have happened; totally agree

[@golfingCitizen]

could you have completed the test by changing the shafts?

[@ShotShySheriff]

Epic flash way better looking imo.

[@daveweedall4505]

Had a fitting for both in February came away with the epic flash it felt better and for me the sound was fine not happy with the price but hay ho

[@rufussthoo4083]

Swap the shafts and see what happens James. You have nothing else to do, right? :)

[@johnmcalinden4293]

Didn't the Callaway rogue come between Epic and the Mavrik?

[@lanemonroe7257]

No the rogue came first then the flash then mavrick

[@johncamp4963]

I’d say the next one will be the mavrik flash!

[@tammyyoung2337]

Now that the Epic is coming back, which would you choose?

[@gatorwhiskers9011]

I was under the impression that the mavrik was meant to replace the rogue?

[@dustonburnett1970]

I think I would dump them both for the new Cobra James.

[@davidrush1425]

Who picks out these colors anyway Who picks out these colors anyway. I could live with the green-at least it was a little peppy. I guess if you were a Longhorn fan maybe you’d like the Maverick but give me a break Callaway? What’s next Fusia and Pea Soup? I’ve never heard anyone say-“Wow-I really love the colors-they’re great!” Mostly-because it’s an excellent club “I guess I can live with it” is the best I hear. I’ll wait until the next one. I refuse to pay $$$ for a color I absolutely hate.

[@golfl8111]

I like the rouge best

[@jackc2124]

please do sim vs m5 after lockdown. thanks youre the best

[@nathan_rice1429]

Please do this for the m5 vs sim

[@michaelhorner912]

“Mavrik flash”

[@davidrush1425]

Lets wait for the Epic Maverick Flash for 2021.

[@dpardo74]

It will be called Big Bertha Maverik Fusion....you heard here first. 😉

[@davidrush1425]

dpardo74 Ok the Big Bertha Epic Maverick Flash Fusion Alpha 1 Tour Excel Speed Back

[@markhilton4920]

Not much difference for the average player , Maverick to rouge as this is the club it’s ment to be replacing

[@jbgolf2336]

You sound like Sergio Garcia sometimes when you talk

[@markbrook4697]

Can you do a head to head on TM M6 and TM SIM

[@markbateman703]

SI love my Rogue.

[@parmanduke]

Every year oems blow smoke up our behind about how the latest and greatest is longer. Get the spin rates down on the Epic Flash and it's longer than the Marvik.

[@garyhague5882]

Did you you a rogue against the mavrik?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

No mate I never got a rogue

[@toddhunt5039]

even thought about using a less stiff shaft???

[@stephendibari5010]

Clearly the MAVRIK was a better choice...

[@Martin-nd9pg]

I've used countless expensive drivers my golf mates use and they perform no better than my second hand Ping G15. Average golfers don't need these overpriced clubs unless you wanna gift us one pal 😄

[@joeestrada1340]

The color choices are probably on purpose so they can sell customs.

[@gonzalo1042]

My sub zero is adjustable and that is the bottom line

[@aaronconsaul6645]

mavrik flash in black and neon lights

[@HabsFan64]

Mavrik for me on looks.

[@adeebjalaludin8718]

Hopefully the world retains some normality after we emerge from the pandemic. Priorities tested. Changing clubs may not be a luxury for the masses. Sadly.

[@larrystark9141]

Maybe and Epirik or Mavipic????? But yea like an earlier comment, don't get a new driver get lessons.

[@davidfisher7541]

No difference it’s like fishing all about money

[@DH-xy1gt]

Not even one Straight🙂

[@crankyoldguyva]

Who (except reviewers) really gives a rat's patootie about the color or the sound of a driver? 1. Dispersionm yes. 2. Distance, yes. 2. Cost, yes.

[@davidjohn7510]

People choose clubs initially based on their looks! All the other stuff is a bonus!

[@fazfinisher5598]

No,the place is in lockdown,keep your powder dry.

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Care to explain this mate?

[@Ant-kd4mc]

1 minute in I’m going to say no?

[@anomad6314]

inconsistent swing....