I wonder what the influence of driver loft is to the carry distance, if there is actually a difference. The hightensile, betatitanium crown, titanium soleplate and variable face technology produce plenty of distance and forgiveness with a high trajectory. High strength fs2s titanium for consistent performance. I have always had a problem keeping my callaway x460 high trajectory on the fairway, i was advised to try a high loft driver and bought the callaway with 15degree loft from golfbidder. Used rh callaway hyper x 10 driver fujikura fiton graphite shaft stiff flex. If youre after quantity and quality out of a game improvement iron, look no further than callaway s latest xr. This combination of technologies makes the x460 the longest alltitanium driver callaway golf has ever made. Callaway golf engineers incorporated everything they know about alltitanium drivers into the new x460 driver. It appeared to me that the x imparted a little less spin on the ball, giving me a flatter trajectory than my ft i have confirmed that. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior golfer when choosing a driver, senior golfers should be careful to select the correct loft. This driver is available in clubheads that have 9, 10. Ever since a 2003 golf digest study said that most golfers needed more loft on their drivers, the quest for the correct loft has heated up. Jan 26, 2006 the new callaway golf x460 driver is available in lofts of 9 degrees, 10 degrees, 11 degrees, and ht high trajectory and comes standard with a fujikurar 64gram graphite shaft in light. Callaway golf mens drivers clubs official site specs.
At 460cc, the callaway x460 tour drivers are the largest allowable under the rules of golf. When you carry a callaway driver in your golf bag, you can step on the first tee with confidence that your equipment will perform. The callaway x460s problem is it struggles to beat whats gone before. Its a solid driver that performs well, but lacks the wow factor to get your juices going. I was hitting the ball too high and not getting the distance i wanted. Some say drive for show putt for dough but you cant get into birdie position without a long and accurate drive from a golf driver you trust. Feb 07, 2011 on the latest docs dawn raid, donal and one of the raiders put the callaway x460 driver through its paces.
By learning how to hit up on the ball, or have a positive angle of attack, you will be able to launch the ball on the more optimal trajectory. This club hits the ball on a higher trajectory than other drivers i have used, but the launch angle seems. Jan 04, 2017 rory mcilroy, who doesnt get paid a single penny from callaway, has chosen to play with the companys brand new great big bertha epic sub zero driver. Titleist drivers, ping drivers, taylormade drivers, callaway drivers, srixon drivers, mizuno drivers, yonex drivers. Find great deals on ebay for callaway x460 driver and callaway x 460 tour driver. This alltitanium, 460cc driver is designed for longer and straighter tee shots.
Pick up a callaway driver, a high performance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy callaway has a single aim. Do you think a 9 adjusted to a higher loft would help your fade since it closes the face a degree. When it comes to golf club heads, each head is numbered differently according to its degree of loft. New sole plate claims to add an extra dimension to callaway s conforming drivers in the search for more distance and accuracy off the tee. The new callaway golf x460 driver is available in lofts of 9 degrees, 10 degrees, 11 degrees, and ht high trajectory and comes standard with a fujikura 64gram graphite shaft in light, regular and. The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. Dave lockhart july 22, 2014 equipment leave a comment. While playing last weekend, i played with a guy that had the callaway big bertha 460 driver in his bag. In addition, if you are a golfer over 50, you need to look at more than the brand to get a driver that will maximize your distance. I guess the long and short of it tuor be if i go to callaway ftiz tour imix non tour head, that is. The standard x460 has a 2degree closed clubface to discourage a slice.
Combined there are 8 different optifit settings to help further dial the player in. Callaway golf introduces the x460 driver the allnew. Callaway golf introduces the x460 driver the allnew, all. How to determine which loft you should get on your driver. Focusing on the midhigh handicap golfer, callaway has created a new range of clubs which promote greater forgiveness, further flight and an overall better feel on the greens. The loft on your driver is a key factor that helps determine the success of your tee shots on longer holes. I have the stock aldila 65 gram shaft in stiff flex, which works great for me with the 10. Mavrik sub zero is a low spinning driver with high moi which offers two interchangeable weights to finetune trajectory. Ive seen them with nvs in but id recommend the fuji tp anyday of the week the nv doesnt float my boat. You may well get a little bit of extra ball speed but at a push id say you might get 810 yards of extra distance. The callaway xr 16 driver is a bringyourlunch pail sort of driver that seems to churn out impressive, straightahead distance every time you tee it up.
That combination of technology makes the x460 and x460 tour the longest alltitanium drivers callaway golf has ever made. Also, did you stick with the same shaft in both drivers, or did you find the need to change it up. When a golf ball is launched from a club, it follows a trajectory dictated by its speed, launch angle and spin rate. However, i also hit up on the ball 510 degrees, allowing that high launch, lowspin combo and maxing out distance. I would love to get your thoughts on whether you are seeing gains in distance with the same forgiveness. The callaway x460 tour driver is an all titanium driver designed to help golfers improve accuracy off the tee and is more forgiving than earlier callaway drivers. The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown.
At 460cc, the new drivers combine a ctvft face, consistent alignment sole and patented callaway golf technologies. At the same time, balls dont tend to roll as far when theyre hit with a high trajectory. Alltitanium driver features the ctvft face, which takes ball speed right up to the limit set by the usga. The full manufacturers warranty from callaway is only valid when the callaway x460 driver is purchased from an internet authorized dealer. Problem solved and to my surprise absolutely no loss in distance this club is simply the best i have ever bought. The callaway x460 driver is an alltitanium 460cc driver with consistent alignment sole and innovative weighting system. Jun 04, 2014 see what else we had to say about callaway clubs. The benefits of high lofted drivers golfindustryonline. Jul 09, 2006 however, if youre looking for a great replacement for you old callaway driver then the x460 would be a good servant to you and your game. Optimize driver loft for more distance dlance golfdlance golf. Jul 10, 2014 callaway currently has two versions of the x2 hot a pro version, which appeals more to a lowhandicap golfer and a standard version which caters to a midtohigh handicappers. And its these features that makes the new callaway golf x series 416 range such a popular alternative to new or casual golfers.
Even though i already hit a draw naturally, i prefer the look of a closed face and add loft to my drivers to acheive the desired look. The new ft5 and ft5 tour drivers are the latest evolution in clubhead. My husband liked my callaway x 460 high trajectory driver. I drive average 220235 very straight so i like the way the shaft feels and works but i need more distance. Helpline i have a 4 iron that does that callawau it. Callaway x460 driver discount prices for golf equipment. While this is true for all clubs, the discussion properly centers around the driver. The high moi helps to keep drives in or near the fairway. The sole weight is stationery and incapable of moving to fade or draw bias. I use a taylor made driver with a stiff grafalloy blue shaft. Model, loft, availability, standard length, lie, cc, swing weight. The callaway rogue draw driver is very effective at reducing the penalty from a slice. The new callaway golf x460 driver is available in lofts of 9 degrees, 10 degrees, 11 degrees, and ht high trajectory and comes standard with. But although we can say for sure that most golfers need more loft than they now use, the exact amount depends on several different aspects of their swings.
I showed him my 3 wood, had a brief dicussion on how much i liked it, and he graciously allowed me to take a few whacks with his driver. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. This thing hits the ball too low for my taste at its. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. I have always had a problem keeping my drives on the fairway, i was advised to try a high loft driver and bought the callaway 460 with 15degree loft from golfbidder. Hi, anybody know anything about golf m clubs, prices seem to good to be true. It did go a mile high but it was a mile downrange too. Of course, too high of a trajectory is equally problematic.
This driver was one of the best in 20 creating a buzz around distance and forgiveness for all golfers, even on mishits. Mar 17, 2017 it was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. The heads are really pretty good, and when you get one with the right loft and a good shaft, nice shots can result. I get a nice high, boring trajectory and about 10 yards of roll or so. In general, the slower the swing or club speed, the higher the loft of the driver to optimize both carry and roll. Now the tourproven greating bertha ii family is getting even bigger with the new great big bertha ii 415 titanium driver, callaways biggest and most forgiving driver ever. Overall, this is a good looking and feeling iron that has a lot to offer in terms of distance and trajectory for a slightly aboveaverage ball striker. The callaway x460 tour driver is a uniquelybalanced, alltitanium driver designed to deliver greater ball speed, deeper drives and more stability from setup through impact. One of the biggest trends seniors fall into is selecting a driver with a lower loft, the theory being the lower. Callaway callaway great big bertha epic sub zero driver. A golf digest study of drivers with a variety of lofts concluded that players with average swing speeds will hit the ball farther with an 11degree driver than a driver thats lofted by 9 degrees.
The x460 tour uses callaway s variable face thickness technology to increase the characteristic time of the face to the limit set by the usga. The ball flight diff is noticeably but i guess it has something to do with the loft 0. What i likeaccurate, great distance, large sweet spot, great feel. X2 hot iron, what makes the callaway gbb epic sub zero driver so cool. The three discuss the three new driver heads standard, sub zero, and max, the innovative technology thats designed by a. With good looks and using tried and true technology the x460 is in a good spot in the callaway line up. Well, i hit that thing straight as an arrow and long.
Titleist drivers, ping drivers, taylormade drivers, callaway drivers, srixon drivers, mizuno drivers, yonex drivers all now come with adjustable options. During my time, i tested the standard x2 hot 3 wood 15 degrees loft with an aldila tour blue stiff shaft. I was a 10 handicapper when i bought this club, after 3 months i am now a 6. The four independent variables are loft, lie, cg draw bias, and most innovatively cg height. Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. So, anyone else in here like me and coming from an xr16 to the gbb epic. If youd like to see a more detailed chart on distance vs golf clubs, read my complete guide on golf club distances here. Callaway x 460 high trajectory driver 15 deg fujikura lite senior headcover 11934 sku. Swing speeds lower than this range i recommend the regular ft5 with fujikura e150. See how it compares against some of the more technologically advanced drivers on test. Launch angle combines with spin rate to give us our overall carry distance.
At 460cc, the new drivers combine a ctvft face, consistent alignment sole and patented. Callaway golf engineers incorporated everything they know about alltitanium drivers into the new x460 driver and x460 tour driver. Callaway xr16 driver test conclusion i dont think there is enough evidence here to justify ditching your xr16 in favour of the epic. The other is a cheap imitation which hits the ball considerably less distance.
How to choose the best driver shafts updated, 2020. Callaway x460 high trajectory driver graphite reg album album album album brand. Helpline i have a 4 iron that does that callawau it is unnerving as heck to hit it. Or there could be a tour version attached to the line a callaway stalwart, with a slightly different cg to augment workability. Callaway x 460 high trajectory driver 15 deg fujikura lite.
Callaway recommends it for 80 mph and slower swingers. With most other clubs, were concerned about distance control, while with the driver we usually just want to get as much distance as we can. The 25gram weight located at the rear of the driver lowers the cg for optimal trajectory. Whether you are having trouble getting the ball in the air or you are ballooning it, a driver shaft change can almost assuredly help remedy the issue. This is decidedly not so with the 454 this is one heckuva lowball driver.
The stock shaft for this model is a 64g fujikura shaft. Seems very forgiving, getting great distance and consistently lofting it up. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior golfer. The face is slightly closed, so it takes a few rounds to figure this driver out. Thoughts going from xr16 to gbb epic callaway community. Description great big bertha means performance the kind that wins major championships. Callaway has created an extraordinary driver for golfers of all skill. Cambridge kingsway golf centre callaway gbb epic vs xr16 driver.
Callaway x460 driver your email address will not be published. Overall, this is high quality driver for the midlow handicapper with 95105mph swing speeds, that desires consistency and decent distance. The face is thicker in the center and ultrathin around the edges, which allows more energy from the impact of. Nov 05, 2018 i know a lot callaway ftiz tour imix it is the indian and not the arrow, but just curious to callaay if anyone had a similar experience. The tour version has a square neutral clubface and internal weighting to promote a lower ball flight. The callaway x460 driver may be referred to by the following terms. The impact sound is high pitched and loud, which are common characteristics of callaway and 460cc drivers. The distance estimations with 10 degree loft and blanket optimal loft recommendations for a given swing speed without knowing a golfers angle of attack also makes those estimates inaccurate.
The standard model has a 2 closed clubface and has a 56 lie angle, d3 swingweight, and 45. If you have a mid swing speed of 95104 mph, a driver loft of between 1011. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. And for the perfect fit to your game and for greater shots, many custom shaft options are available, including some of the hottest. We will match any internet authorized dealers best price on the callaway x460 driver. X 460 high trajectory driver this has a callaway custom fitting depatment opti fit installed s. The face is thicker in the center and ultrathin around the edges, which allows more energy from the impact of the clubface to be transferred to the ball. Decide whether you need help getting the ball in the air.
With artificial intelligence and machine learning leading the way, callaway drivers provide next level distance, ball speed, and forgiveness. Jun 22, 2005 big berthas have long been famous for playing high. At 460cc, this new driver combines a ctvft face, a consistent alignment sole and patented callaway golf technologies. Callaway x 460 driver 10 lh fujikura regular flex graphite shaft. That combination of technology makes the x460 the longest alltitanium drivers callaway golf has ever made. Callaway x 460 high trajectory with maxfli headcover. When it comes to used or preowned golf drivers, callaway golf preowned has the deepest selection coupled with fast shipping and excellent customer service. The flightscope trajectory optimizer is the best tool i have found for estimating optimal numbers for a given ball speed keep in mind this gives no. If your driver head is traveling on a downward trajectory as it approaches the ball, you will launch the ball lower which will rob you of distance. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. It started to ihgh noises as if something broke inside. More loft means numerically highera 12degree driver has more loft than a 9degree. Today we compared the new callaway gbb epic driver to callaways previous xr16 driver pictures below.
But before i convince you that your driver doesnt have enough loft, lets go through the 4 signs that you need more loft on your driver, which ill explain in more detail below. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. Unlike some drivers, the callaway x460 driver does not come in draw, neutral and fade models. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. I would say i have nothing against the high trajectory they really go and land in the fairway not bouncing off a lot, but there is also no. Nate adelman is joined by john mlynarski iv and dave neville to talk about the new driver family from callaway golf, mavrik. Unfollow callaway x460 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you liked a 9 driver by any other manufacturer you often had to move to an 8 or even a 7 callaway driver produce shots with a similar trajectory. Miss low or high, towards the toe or heel, and the sound will tell you. I want to buy an epic drive but do not know what epic shaft to buy.
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