NEW Callaway Elyte Drivers for 2025! - Full Review

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H.I.T GOLF | Rick Shiels

H.I.T GOLF | Rick Shiels

Күн бұрын

In this video, Rick Shiels puts the brand-new Callaway Elyte drivers to the test! Rick will deep dive into the performance, technology, and feel of Callaway’s latest release. Are these drivers truly game-changing? Tune in to find out how they stack up on distance, forgiveness, and playability. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned golfer, this review will help you decide if the Elyte drivers deserve a spot in your bag!
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@JumboBingus
@JumboBingus Ай бұрын
Rick an idea for a video would be to take one of the best drivers from each year and go back a year until you start to see significant drop off in performance. Will help people who cant afford new drivers know how old a driver can be and still be great
@HorseRacingLegends
@HorseRacingLegends Ай бұрын
That’s all been done.
@bigjohny8446
@bigjohny8446 Ай бұрын
Epic flash onwards you'll find them all similar
@weepetef
@weepetef Ай бұрын
@@HorseRacingLegendswhere
@mlow42
@mlow42 Ай бұрын
I have a driver from 1998 and it's an off brand. I can't find anyone that hits their new driver much further. However, I'm just an average golfer that shoots in the low 90's.
@crispyduck1706
@crispyduck1706 Ай бұрын
I don’t know why I bother watching these there is virtually no difference between previous models
@OblivionYouTube
@OblivionYouTube Ай бұрын
A faster, further and more forgiving driver. Finally something different this year
@Yoda_Fett_Scott
@Yoda_Fett_Scott Ай бұрын
Don't forget at a modest price!
@mlow42
@mlow42 Ай бұрын
At long last, we can all drive the ball further.
@bread535
@bread535 Ай бұрын
😂
@jacobwilkie241
@jacobwilkie241 Ай бұрын
@@mlow42 Yay. I gain maybe 1 yard on the Paradym. Definitely worth it
@bradfortner8921
@bradfortner8921 Ай бұрын
@@mlow42I’m betting 17 yards.
@narichey1981
@narichey1981 Ай бұрын
Just for fun I looked back at your epic flash review from 5 years ago. You hit that thing just as far and as straight as this new one.
@phitz3
@phitz3 Ай бұрын
Nothing changes, just shills pushing drivers since its free and they get money from views.
@Spiritdiver
@Spiritdiver Ай бұрын
He got older. The new driver compensates 😂
@matthewlaw8268
@matthewlaw8268 Ай бұрын
This is why I haven’t changed my driver in 5 years. Whenever I go for a fitting there is no huge leap in distance or dispersion.
@therealbeedubbs35
@therealbeedubbs35 Ай бұрын
Can’t wait for 10 years when I can try a beat up version of these
@RodDandyGolf
@RodDandyGolf 26 күн бұрын
lol!!
@kentturner595
@kentturner595 25 күн бұрын
😂 amen! Just get a G425!
@Darren-df2wn
@Darren-df2wn 25 күн бұрын
Yea, ive got my paradym scheduled for 2033 😅
@Mijetify
@Mijetify Ай бұрын
They look like a driver you find in the walmart callaway starter set, but cant argue with performance
@shaunbarnes4420
@shaunbarnes4420 Ай бұрын
Yes!!! You are right. In Sams Club lol.
@drews1941
@drews1941 Ай бұрын
100% agree, was trying to put my thoughts on the looks into words, you nailed it
@wessims3412
@wessims3412 Ай бұрын
Please go back to your review of the Callaway Epic Max, Epic Speed and Epic Max LS drivers in 2021. What you said that these were some of the best drivers they have ever made is true! Back then, at approximately 110 mph clubhead speed the numbers of the Epic lineup were as good OR better. The Epic Max carried 282 total 304. Epic Speed 285/307, and Epic Max LS carried 286 total of 310. At 110mph clubhead speed. And you hit it extremely straight and long. Some of the longest bombs with the LS model were huge. There is nothing here to convince me to spend all this money on this new product, especially when the Epic Max and Max LS had the sliding weight track rather than having to remove the weight and replace it. Much better! This almost looks like a step backwards, aside from revised looks. I would definitely recommend investing in the previous 2021 EPIC Max, Speed or Max LS line to get similar performance at 1/2 the price. Not that these don’t perform well, they do but your numbers in previous tests of Callaway drivers even the Ai Smoke standard carried 286 and rolled out to 308. At same clubhead speed. Great review… But no thanks
@vroomgc
@vroomgc Ай бұрын
Id have to see him hit both at at same time to see if there is a difference, comparing what he did 3 or 4 years ago is not a comparison. I know for me i swing slower now than 4 years ago as Ive aged
@trfergusonjr
@trfergusonjr Ай бұрын
I have the Epic Max LS driver and it’s my favorite club in my bag
@wessims3412
@wessims3412 Ай бұрын
@@vroomgc Well, 110 mph club hit speed is 110 mph clubhead speed whether it is now or 3 to 4 years ago. It’s the same speed. So the results that the club produces at that club head speed is valid. If there was 2 to 3 mph difference than no, but it was the same.
@vroomgc
@vroomgc Ай бұрын
@@wessims3412 Ok good insight
@vroomgc
@vroomgc Ай бұрын
@@wessims3412 Although the tech is in the off center hits and the distance lost for those
@brettblack1124
@brettblack1124 Ай бұрын
What a step back from the paradym looks like a cheap epic imo
@ID0nat3YT
@ID0nat3YT Ай бұрын
That's my thinking too !
@rickmobbs4181
@rickmobbs4181 Ай бұрын
I agree. It’s gross
@johnnicholson9855
@johnnicholson9855 Ай бұрын
Expensive Epic
@pendragon6449
@pendragon6449 Ай бұрын
💯
@Anthony_C22
@Anthony_C22 Ай бұрын
Definitely agree, doesn’t have the premium look to match the price
@sweetswing1
@sweetswing1 Ай бұрын
Rick, great vid but may i humbly make a suggestion? Please keep everything the same but add in ten shots at the end with the previous generation driver from the same manufacturer. Then compare. This would make the review much more useful in my opinion! Thanks for considering!
@MattPlentyGolf
@MattPlentyGolf Ай бұрын
SO MUCH THIS!!!
@craigmooney4897
@craigmooney4897 Ай бұрын
Callaway CEO: "We need something groundbreaking, something fresh." Design Team: "How about... We bring back the epic flash but under a new name?”
@kylewarrenfeltz2616
@kylewarrenfeltz2616 Ай бұрын
First thing I noticed. Really took a step back in the looks department from the AI Smoke
@ClassicGolfSwings
@ClassicGolfSwings Ай бұрын
@@craigmooney4897 how did R&D get away with this. According to their own data, there was an average increase of 1.8 yards, so less than 1% improvement if you hit it 300 yards before 🤦‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️
@teks-kj1nj
@teks-kj1nj Ай бұрын
@@ClassicGolfSwings Mate, there is really nothing more they can do to increase distances for the last 8-10yrs. They have reached max legal limits on the face. The rest is all marketing gimmicks.
@newjae1
@newjae1 Ай бұрын
"employee of the year"
@jordanslotter
@jordanslotter Ай бұрын
Nothing beats the look of the first paradym. I love my 3 wood and hybrid
@imaustralian
@imaustralian Ай бұрын
I’m not a fan of these looks but performance is always the winner at the end of the day. I picked up Paradym woods this year and they’ve been brilliant. Love Callaway!
@CommanderJona
@CommanderJona Ай бұрын
Might just be me, but looks are so important to me. I need to feel confident looking at the club and then I see this knock off looking driver
@jacoblott4002
@jacoblott4002 Ай бұрын
A new driver ever year is ridiculous! Im still saving up for my A.I Smoke
@kuzmania7603
@kuzmania7603 Ай бұрын
They’ll be cheaper now though at least
@TXGrackle
@TXGrackle Ай бұрын
For your sake I hope you are right handed. I’m a lefty and just got an M6 Driver for next to nothing. Was like finding a needle in a haystack.
@RaidersGolf19
@RaidersGolf19 Ай бұрын
Titelist and PING with their 2 year cycle have ALWAYS had it right.
@benhikingoutdoors1632
@benhikingoutdoors1632 Ай бұрын
Should get the Cobra AeroJet or Darkspeed instead
@chronaog8592
@chronaog8592 Ай бұрын
Revealing the club before Callaway posted on Instagram about it here in the US is funny. Love the vid Rick!
@FahkinMohron
@FahkinMohron Ай бұрын
I loved the look of the blue Paradym model so much that nothing can compare anymore. But these seem pretty good.
@jacobwilkie241
@jacobwilkie241 Ай бұрын
I've always been sold on the looks alone of the Paradym. I liked the look so much, I went to my golf club and got myself fitted 2 years ago for it, mind you I'man over 30 handicapper who's never been fitted for anything in my life and hit a slice about 50 yards right, shanked 1 shot and gained over 20 yards on my current driver. I've wanted to buy for so long and being the new year and already got some new Opus wedges extremely cheap thanks to Facebook marketplace, I think the universe is telling me this year is the year I buy the Paradym.
@BrianOSullivan-tb3if
@BrianOSullivan-tb3if Ай бұрын
The annual new driver release is the greatest marketing waffle feast in gold! Every year new £600 drivers are released. Bigger, faster, longer, more forgiving oh and better! Most of the time it’s a new pain job!!! Save your money and get last years for half the price!!
@Spiritdiver
@Spiritdiver Ай бұрын
I like the japanese 2 year releases better
@jamesturnbull1894
@jamesturnbull1894 Ай бұрын
Of which you can't be fitted for
@BrianOSullivan-tb3if
@BrianOSullivan-tb3if Ай бұрын
To be honest club fitting is overrated. I’ve played my best golf over the years when I’ve taken irons straight off the rack and bought them after a waggle!! Also drivers are the same. I’ve had one or 2 disasters with fittings.. expensive drivers that were terrible after the fitting
@jamesturnbull1894
@jamesturnbull1894 Ай бұрын
@@BrianOSullivan-tb3if 😂😂😂😂 okay
@montegustafson5142
@montegustafson5142 Ай бұрын
I was curious to see to what extent technology has advanced clubhead performance, so I looked at some prior review of drivers done by you (Rick). As an example here are some stats from videos of your reviews/comparisons of the 2016 and 2017 Taylormade M1. 2016 M1 Ave Spin 2008 Ave Carry 282 Ave Distance 304 Ave CHSpd 1095 2017 M1 Ave Spin 2100 Ave Carry 282 Ave Distance 304 Ave CHSpd 1103 So, based on your stats for these new/newer drivers, it seems like for all the marketing hype there is no SIGNIFICANT improvement in performance. Says volumes about just finding the right club from the last 8-10 years that works for you and staying with it! Thanks/MG
@VideosbyStew
@VideosbyStew Ай бұрын
Correct! The GBB Epic, M1 M2, F9 were all the pinnacle of Driver releases, everything since then is eh...
@golfbiker
@golfbiker Ай бұрын
Great work digging these up! I wonder though, if those reviews are 7-8 years ago, whether Rick's swing may have slowed down a little? None of us are getting any younger! Or are those last data points "Ave CHSpd" actually meant to be 109.5mph and 110.3mph? In which case I guess he has defied ageing!
@montegustafson5142
@montegustafson5142 Ай бұрын
@@golfbiker Yep, I kinda forgot to put the decimal in there....BTW, Rick has tested clubs now 7-8 years old (TM and Ping I think) where he was hitting it 324, 329 total per his GC Quad. He's older now but looks bigger and I presume stronger, so his Swing speed should be holding up. Thanks/MG
@peterkelly9655
@peterkelly9655 Ай бұрын
a lot of negative comments on this driver. a lot of people saying its an expensive Epic driver - completely agree. somebody has also reviewed an old video from 5 years ago when you tested the new Callaway driver range. if anything the figures then were slightly better. nothing new here except that they don't look good.
@keneves5282
@keneves5282 Ай бұрын
Ridiculous prices now.
@CRB_98
@CRB_98 Ай бұрын
They’ve been the same for years
@jpatt85
@jpatt85 Ай бұрын
​@@CRB_98 I thought these were their 2nd tier drivers. Are these now the flagship drivers for Calloway? The $550+ price range is usually reserved for the top-tier driver. At any rate, there's no way that any driver is worth that much.
@ClassicGolfSwings
@ClassicGolfSwings Ай бұрын
Agreed. According to this review, spend £560 and you might gain 3 yards
@rfaz13
@rfaz13 Ай бұрын
@@jpatt85i think these are the new flagship yeah, and TaylorMade, Titleist etc will all be in the same price range as they've been previous years. I hate the new normal lol. I'll still be gaming my Rogue for some years to come.
@jpatt85
@jpatt85 Ай бұрын
@@rfaz13 No doubt. I bought a used Srixon for $220 and I can barely hit the ball straight. I won't be purchasing anything new until I can hit predictable shots.
@frazzk1524
@frazzk1524 Ай бұрын
Some of the best videos to start and end the day with. Love these reviews Rick!
@bruminoz
@bruminoz Ай бұрын
We don't all want more distance. I bought a Calloway Epic Max last year and it is on average 7 to 8 metres shorter than my Big Bertha Driver which I bought 8 years prior. I'm a short hitter getting 190m at best with my old Great Big Bertha (Hcapp 16). The Epic is way more forgiving and has much tighter dispersion so I am on the fairway even when hitting out of the heel / toe, much more often, which I would not have been with the Great Big Bertha. This has made my game way more consistent off the tee. Graphite shafts are much improved too with reduced vibrations and wobble, enhanced feedback and comfort, and more custom options. So for me, a new(ish) driver has been a great investment when replacing my 8 year old driver as the technology has improved considerably over this time.
@nwtraveler5266
@nwtraveler5266 Ай бұрын
It’s amazing how they come out with different terminology, finishes, and other fluff, but no discernible difference in performance. There is no reason to buy a new $600.00 driver over a 3 year old $200.00 driver when the distance is virtually the same. Great review Rick. Happy 2025 to you and your family.
@keyboardoracle1044
@keyboardoracle1044 Ай бұрын
Callaway RBZ!
@fearpr1mo
@fearpr1mo Ай бұрын
The master of driver reviews as always, thank you RS.
@danielchess6900
@danielchess6900 Ай бұрын
Worst looking driver of 2025 and we just started the year.
@Fercomx
@Fercomx Ай бұрын
I’ve just bought the A.I. driver and it performs great. I imagine this one’s will perform much more great!
@Jamj92
@Jamj92 Ай бұрын
Rick, can you do a head to head versus a Callaway model from 4/5 years ago? Appreciate this is a good product but i very much doubt there would be any statistically significant difference...
@Daniel189HLL
@Daniel189HLL Ай бұрын
Callaway wouldn't like that! They'd be virtually no difference.
@chrisfield3161
@chrisfield3161 Ай бұрын
Absolutely ​@@Daniel189HLL
@liam9020
@liam9020 Ай бұрын
So we’ve gone back to the epic. Brands really need to start doing new releases every 24-30 months nowadays seeing as there aren’t going to be anymore advancements in forgiveness or ball speed. Pick up any Callaway driver from the last 3-5 years and with the right shaft they will all perform the same.
@UltimateBucketList
@UltimateBucketList Ай бұрын
I want this Callaway driver now! If you're feeling 'new year generous' - run a competition on these eh Rick? Thanks very much for the honest review! 😀
@tb3604
@tb3604 Ай бұрын
I have an Ai smoke triple diamond. I love it. It’s a freaking monster with a high swing speed
@CPS_89
@CPS_89 Ай бұрын
An epic driver with a paradym headcover on, that’ll be £600 please
@Peter-ci9eo
@Peter-ci9eo Ай бұрын
Rick. 10 yrs ago you did a taylormade jet speed review in which your average carry was 280yrds. So in 10’years with so much improvement in tech and huge jump in price, you have gained 2 yards! Surely this is evidence that clubs haven’t got longer and we are wasting our money in chase for longer off the tee??
@leonhenderson8556
@leonhenderson8556 Ай бұрын
The only things I don’t like about these drivers are looks like no cover over the screw ports for the weights when not in those settings Other than that pretty damn good
@chrissellings
@chrissellings Ай бұрын
Makes it look unfinished and cheap
@ts9576
@ts9576 Ай бұрын
Rick on that HGH ripping em 327 yards. Boss
@retired8123
@retired8123 Ай бұрын
Do you think there comes a time when customers feel the drivers are not getting better enough to spend $900 and start spending their money on a new custom upcharge shaft ($500) for their slightly older driver ???
@111190p
@111190p Ай бұрын
It looked like you hit the Elyte X right down the line every shot! Would love to see that one out on the course
@shavencarrot
@shavencarrot Ай бұрын
Just skip to 13:55 to skip the fluff
@michaelraffi5122
@michaelraffi5122 Ай бұрын
Thanks you 🫡
@sethjordan2948
@sethjordan2948 Ай бұрын
You guys always kill it and love the videos!! Thank you!
@laaamby
@laaamby Ай бұрын
The triple diamond looks like the old ft3 when you’re looking down at it . Same shape head with the gloss black
@RossCampoli
@RossCampoli Ай бұрын
Almost getting ready to buy a Paradym. Maybe next year.
@Singha8
@Singha8 Ай бұрын
Rogue ST Max is still king
@jacobwilkie241
@jacobwilkie241 Ай бұрын
That or Paradym. I haven't swung the driver but I have swung a Rogue ST max 5 or 7 wood and that thing is no joke.
@Singha8
@Singha8 Ай бұрын
@@jacobwilkie241the driver is phenomenal. I don’t think I’ll ever replace it unless some game changing tech comes out. I was even thinking of buying a backup.
@jacobwilkie241
@jacobwilkie241 Ай бұрын
@@Singha8 If you play woods, grab that in a 5 or 7 wood. You talking to a 30+ handicapper and those woods are just amazing to me
@Singha8
@Singha8 Ай бұрын
@@jacobwilkie241 I have the 3 and 5 wood rogue ST max as well 👍🏼
@farfromprogolf2065
@farfromprogolf2065 Ай бұрын
Rogue ST Max LS is the best head in ages. Totally agreed. Will not change unless I break it and then I’d be looking for the same thing lol.
@justinrose3613
@justinrose3613 25 күн бұрын
Would love to see you do head to head with entire bags of the same brand’s new clubs once everything is out this year. Titleist vs Calloway vs Ping vs Taylormade vs etc… 9 or 18 holes for each set in July-August. Same course. Who comes out on top? The ultimate head to head in real world golf.
@jerrypetercheff3075
@jerrypetercheff3075 Ай бұрын
Buy a used Paradym and use the rest on lessons. Crazy prices for only a few extra yards.
@thewildbill86
@thewildbill86 Ай бұрын
Rick has said it before and it's likely what has grown my respect for him(besides he just seems like a class dude), but "will this CLUB fix your game? No. But will it give you a SLIGHT bump, yes. Sometimes I catch myself thinking Rick is secretly paid by these companies one more than another, honestly at the beginning of this video I did. But then I remember that he hit a Cobra driver for most of last season. Great video, great analytics! Thanks Rick!
@Dynamic3DLtd
@Dynamic3DLtd Ай бұрын
I just looked at the data from ricks review of the AI smoke 11 months ago. Pause this video at 16:40 now read the below data from the AI SMOKE. (Ball Speed/Backspin/Carry/Total) AI SMOKE Triple Diamond 158.4 2200 287 309 AI SMOKE MAX 156.6 2199 283 305 If anything, the AI smoke was getting better numbers for the ball speed. Considering you can buy an AI SMOKE for 350 and about 250-275 2nd hand I think its the smart best, they look kinda cool too IMO. Usual story isn't it, premium price tag for not a whole lot of gain. Just got an ex demo g430 10k for 329 in AG, that'll do me. My tactic now is to simply go to AG or Clubhouse on boxing day 8-12 months after a driver has come out and get a mint ex demo for half price.
@dennisd4027
@dennisd4027 Ай бұрын
Love this driver! I gained 10 yards, better dispersion, great sound. Amazing driver.
@edanzore
@edanzore Ай бұрын
Ok sure
@TAYLORFAN50
@TAYLORFAN50 Ай бұрын
Yeah, right. 🙄
@jimgavin1726
@jimgavin1726 Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂 sarcasm?
@dennisd4027
@dennisd4027 Ай бұрын
@@jimgavin1726 yes. Lol. I’m guilty as anyone watching these “reviews” but they’re nothing more than an infomercial.
@lornegrant5811
@lornegrant5811 Ай бұрын
Great review Rick! Just a suggestion, maybe do the “best drivers” of the year review earlier. For 2024 you waited until the end of the year, maybe release it immediately after you complete the initial individual reviews. That way the individual reviews are a bit fresher in memory for the viewer, and don’t require searching the video catalogue.
@andrewfraser2760
@andrewfraser2760 Ай бұрын
It is clear that you no longer see significant distance improvements over older models - it would be interesting to test the dispersion over the last four or five iterations of a driver.
@industrialpalletworx3548
@industrialpalletworx3548 Ай бұрын
Speed has been capped at 1.5 COR for a long time now. Essentially, drivers have been engineered to top speed for quite a few years. The last 5 or so years have mainly been forgiveness. Now, they are pushing aerodynamics to make you faster. At the end of the day, a driver within the range of adjustable hosels is pretty much as good as any other speed wise.
@andrewlukacs3393
@andrewlukacs3393 Ай бұрын
Man I prefer the ai smoke look that’s been my favorite looking driver ever
@gregnisbet8205
@gregnisbet8205 Ай бұрын
Looks like out a package set
@jasonfischer3789
@jasonfischer3789 Ай бұрын
Wow... the sound of that triple diamond is way better than the other models
@NetoperekMordulec
@NetoperekMordulec Ай бұрын
You guys have a tough life trying to put old lies into new products!
@jasonmillington4344
@jasonmillington4344 Ай бұрын
I think some gym sessions or coaching will get more distance and be better long term. Too expensive for marginal gains
@mlow42
@mlow42 Ай бұрын
Probably add some mobility in there as well.
@CaribSurfKing1
@CaribSurfKing1 Ай бұрын
Rick is a golf industry salesman. Its never going to be a negative review! I am not knocking him, he has a great personality, however, let's all get real here!
@MARTINDINSDALE-b2f
@MARTINDINSDALE-b2f 20 күн бұрын
Wrong
@TheKgbelite
@TheKgbelite Ай бұрын
Is there a reason to buy new clubs anymore? It’s like buying a new car. Yeah it has some new bells and whistles but the old car still gets you from point A to B just fine.
@FrankEnfurter-y3w
@FrankEnfurter-y3w Ай бұрын
Strange to be watching new club reviews then 🤔
@TheKgbelite
@TheKgbelite Ай бұрын
@ doesn’t mean they’re not fun to watch and cool to see what “new technology” they implemented in a new model….plus I watch the videos that Rick puts out to support him. Thanks for commenting buddy. 🤫🤔
@FrankEnfurter-y3w
@FrankEnfurter-y3w Ай бұрын
@ so I assume you make the same inane comment on every club reviews buddy 🤨
@TheKgbelite
@TheKgbelite Ай бұрын
@ lmao what’s your problem man? Out of all comments you randomly choose one to be stupid on? All I’m saying is that it doesn’t matter what most golf manufacturers do to their drivers that it still produces pretty much the same results has previous years. Why spend $600+ on a new driver when 2 models ago are doing the same thing for $200…
@FrankEnfurter-y3w
@FrankEnfurter-y3w Ай бұрын
@ but you’re going to keep watching them crying on about clubs you have no intention of buying. Genuinely weird behaviour princess
@roberttaylor1801
@roberttaylor1801 Ай бұрын
Good Review Rick. I don't usually like the Callaway offerings since the XR tbh, but this one seems very nice. I expect Callaway are jumping on the Taylormade bandwagon with speed and face thickness. The rules state the face cannot be under a certain thickness and although all the manufacturers claim their offerings are the fastest, in reality and in keeping with the rules they are all the same or very similar. If the face was under the limit of face thickness the driver would be illegal. Cast your mind back to Rory's Stealth that was so worn it was deemed to be legal but only just. I notice that all the manufactures are going with lightness, lighter more speed. I watched a video about a certain Tour Pro who was making his driver head heavier with hot melt, so this lighter is better seems to not be true.
@robertflint4115
@robertflint4115 Ай бұрын
Is it just me or is Rick looking a bit slimmer and cut these days? Rock on Rick 🤘😎
@paulwright2610
@paulwright2610 Ай бұрын
He's just wearing the next size up t shirt😂
@MC-nb6jx
@MC-nb6jx Ай бұрын
@@paulwright2610…😂😂😂
@KParks
@KParks 24 күн бұрын
That green though... Bleh and green is my favorite color 😂
@bazza4795
@bazza4795 Ай бұрын
It's funny, I've just also been back and watched the AI smoke launch video , the video is identical, same shot shapes, same distances,do golf clubs improve or is the scam real ???? Haha
@mlow42
@mlow42 Ай бұрын
It's real.
@TheShockRebirth
@TheShockRebirth Ай бұрын
People paying for this 950 dollar Temu Epic driver. 😂😂
@williamavrett
@williamavrett Ай бұрын
Swing looks weird right now. Almost like you are starting to get a chicken wing going but hooking instead of fading it
@JM-bt1uy
@JM-bt1uy Ай бұрын
This Driver nonsense is like the Bike Market. 2010 -2013 were the best bikes ever made. They were lighter, stiffer , faster, stronger. Now... they are heavier, softer, slower, and weaker.... for $18,000 plus. My 2012 Specialized Tarmac would smash ANYTHING on the market today. The same goes for the Golf Industry. Appreciate you Rick !!!
@davidmjames6793
@davidmjames6793 Ай бұрын
I was thinking of selling my 2012 colnago c59. I think you have convinced me to keep it
@Vnam72
@Vnam72 Ай бұрын
So where's all the 'AI'? I knew that was a gimmick. I can save time for you now - no more ball speed or distance. How you swing on the day is how you swing on the day.
@dunningkruger3774
@dunningkruger3774 Ай бұрын
I'm perfectly happy with my TD Paradym. What changed for me....was Bryson's big grips.
@Micklar1
@Micklar1 Ай бұрын
Has to be the ugliest driver of the year, looks like a package set driver
@mewxgtr1178
@mewxgtr1178 Ай бұрын
So happy I got a an ai smoke and didn’t wait - such a better looking driver
@kingskelly7276
@kingskelly7276 Ай бұрын
I hope people realize how useless aerodynamics is in a driver head LOl
@kevinmisback2456
@kevinmisback2456 Ай бұрын
I’ve had the Speed since it came out and I love it. They finally made a shiny head like it and I’m excited to see the difference. Hopefully you can do a comparison of the Speed vs The Elyte triple diamond
@getinyepigs
@getinyepigs Ай бұрын
The best part of this new release is having just been to Golf Galaxy and seeing all the AI Smoke Demo clubs from 2024 in the used section for $200-$300 depending on the head version and shaft. My son tried a 9 degree Max with a Tour Stiff shaft they were selling for less than the shaft would cost new..
@cace81
@cace81 Ай бұрын
Would love to see how these compare to the last 5 drivers from Callaway. I'm guessing maybe very marginal improvement in forgiveness but probably spot on the same performance overall.
@benmonroe_the_1
@benmonroe_the_1 Ай бұрын
I agree about the finish. Wish the Triple Diamond was mat black. But I’m very intrigued w/that driver. I’ve had the Ping G425 Max (XS) for a few years now. I’m currently testing the G430 LST, but will be swapping it once these new models are available. I’m expecting to either land w/the G440 LST or Max or one of these Callaways. Please also review the stock shaft options too at some point. Thanks Rick!
@Chas-man33
@Chas-man33 Ай бұрын
I can't believe how much you liked these drivers Rick! Would you consider a trip to Carlsbad for a proper fitting? Perhaps you could team up with Johnny Wonder...
@Seve007
@Seve007 Ай бұрын
Looks are always personal so there’s always people who get carried away with comments. Performance seems like another small improvement which is all you can expect from ANY manufacturer given the limits in place
@paulwinsor4599
@paulwinsor4599 Ай бұрын
Wow as yet undiscovered technology, they are so good to us .
@kevinb.d.5283
@kevinb.d.5283 Ай бұрын
excellent review as always from Rick 👍
@OrthodoxyChronicles
@OrthodoxyChronicles Ай бұрын
The triple diamonds are just great if you have the swing to hit them. I love my pyradymn triple. Just mammoth drives.
@alistairwilson3084
@alistairwilson3084 Ай бұрын
It would be good to always see a comparison between the new and old drivers from each company releasing a new product line
@harrisonchalmers5945
@harrisonchalmers5945 Ай бұрын
Looks like a package set epic
@Breadagain
@Breadagain Ай бұрын
Both paradyms aesthetics where so much nicer
@adambusher6925
@adambusher6925 Ай бұрын
Love this this at the start of the year
@frog2210
@frog2210 Ай бұрын
15.40 : Just a clarification on what you called the "Average Deviation" & saying "5 yards is nothing." That number is actually the "Standard Deviation" of all your shots. What it means is that about 70% of your shots were within plus to minus 5 yards of the mean - ie, 7 out of 10 were within a TEN YARD long zone. The other 30% were outside that ten-yard-long zone - could be longer or shorter. Cheers.
@Seangk1
@Seangk1 Ай бұрын
Crazy getting almost 20 yardsmore on some shots in the triple diamond over standard
@MRBwv9
@MRBwv9 Ай бұрын
Rick, I'm digging the untucked shirt, let's keep it going (: It's giving, "the relaxed pro review"
@ArgentinianBattleChicken
@ArgentinianBattleChicken Ай бұрын
New test. Match every brands newest latest and greatest “forgiving” driver heads to the EXACT SAME SHAFT, as well as standard and LS models in the same loft. That will be a real “Head to head” comparison. I’m betting that they all do the same and they’re all the same with a different look. Using the same shaft will be the real equalizer and I’d really like to see how that plays out.
@paulmcgee1867
@paulmcgee1867 Ай бұрын
Elite performance with Edge looks
@steviewonder2492
@steviewonder2492 Ай бұрын
The longer I follow the golf industry, the more ridiculous this is to me. Keep bringing the “faster, longer, better…” drivers so that I get the heavily discounted stuff years later 👍
@61albee
@61albee Ай бұрын
Looks like an Epic redo
@y.j.p.whynot8808
@y.j.p.whynot8808 Ай бұрын
Great video Rick. Thank you
@AndrewNeilBaird
@AndrewNeilBaird Ай бұрын
Shields driver hosel , up , down , left , right. Straight. 🎉
@carlmanns9232
@carlmanns9232 Ай бұрын
Take 1 brand driver, (i.g. Callaway), start with the newest and work your way back year by year until you see a big difference in performance. I think the Taylormades will be a huge difference.
@steviewevi84
@steviewevi84 Ай бұрын
Can’t wait to buy one of these in 2035!
@CorekBleedingHollow
@CorekBleedingHollow Ай бұрын
A 300 yard fade, very nice
@CaribSurfKing1
@CaribSurfKing1 Ай бұрын
Its amazing that the club shaft ( which is the most important aspect of any club ) is never mentioned or used with previous years models, to do a true comparison test. Oh wait, this is a sales video, my bad
@ianwoollard2063
@ianwoollard2063 Ай бұрын
I’m excited to test this new range. Wanting to replace my driver and hybrid after purchasing the Apex Ai 300 irons in December. Would like to see Rick test the hybrid and fairways next. Like the way the new driver looks
@guywhittern2800
@guywhittern2800 Ай бұрын
Callaway were so pleased with the quality of the head cover, as it gets chucked on the ground 🤪
@kenhill3601
@kenhill3601 Ай бұрын
Good start to the year
@StephenFugarino
@StephenFugarino Ай бұрын
As soon as these come out my ai smoke TD is going up forsale, that TD looks sweet…. Not to mention not 1 of ricks drives under 300 😮 Callaway killed it this year, these and the new irons look so damn good
@briantulloch7222
@briantulloch7222 Ай бұрын
Triple diamond was the last one you tested, that can affect results, tuned in with the first 2 drivers and the body finding its max stretch. Just a thought,
@ryansylvester303
@ryansylvester303 Ай бұрын
can't top Rick for the production quality of the videos, makes you want everything, although it will be interesting to see if Rick finally goes with a driver that helps him this year instead of chasing Low Spin monsters.
@thumb9005
@thumb9005 Ай бұрын
feels like a step back in the looks department
@danielmarbella1197
@danielmarbella1197 Ай бұрын
It’s crazy that nowadays with a second hand, let’s say, Cobra F9, you can get similar numbers than the last technology of Callaway
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