A triaxial carbon composite crown combines with refined speed steps to harmonize weight distribution and aerodynamic efficiency around the head. May 26, 2015 learn more about the callaway xr driver. I liked them feel wise but could not get used to hitting a every club 10 plus yards shorter than what had been my normal distances. Optiforce 460, 2014 big bertha, big bertha alpha both 815 and 816 models, x2 hot, x2 hot pro, 2014 v series, xr series, xr 16 series, and callaway epic epic sub zero. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. August 6, 2015 comments off on nike vapor pro driver tested by handicapped golfer. Then one day i tried the xr pro and found i was able to hit it straighter and get ten more yards. With this club, callaway attempted to design a driver that combines excellent feel and higher speed, and there is no question that the company succeeded in their endeavor. The top of the driver is the popular matte black finish. With the non sub zero model, youre adding more forgiveness for higher spin. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls. Low spin from a forged composite crown xr pro has a 53% lower center of gravity and 300 rpm lower spin than x2 hot pro.
Callaway steelhead has an outstanding execution because of its xr pro irons in its release cycle. Callaway xr 16 epic gbb shaft adapter adjustable tip. Watch the video to learn about the differences between the drivers, and how they performed for. Lets take a look at the launch monitor numbers to see which comes out on top. Mar 25, 2016 the xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway.
Xr 16 is a good driver for sure, but spin just was a little to high for me, even after trying several shafts in it. Head to head taylormade m2 2017 driver vs callaway gbb epic driver pga golf pro rick shiels tests the taylormade. I wanted to love the xr 16 pro so i could get a callaway driver. The xr irons are about a degree stronger than the xr pro model through the set, but match that of other brands game improver models. This is the power of rmoto technology it removes weight in the face to increase ball speed and create more efficient energy transfer across the face. And in order to design a driver thats longer, youre going to need speed, lots of speed.
You might think because callaway are so proud of their new epic drivers the xr would be discontinued for 2017. The step feature on the crown helps reduce aerodynamic drag. Mar 17, 2017 our resident pro james whitaker was on hand to help us monitor the data on trackman 4. It features the rmoto face, which callaway developed to reduce the face thickness and weight to not only increase ball speed off of the face but to allow weight to be redistributed to other areas which help give it a low center of gravity to promote a better launch angle. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The xr 16 is designed with forgiveness being the top priority while the pro focuses more on reducing spin and launch angle providing more distance to better players with higher.
Thats why you get more ball speed at every impact location, even on mishits, and its one of the key. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Here he is for 5 minutes gushing about this driver, but when he hooks that drive, it turns into the its the indian, not the arrow stuff. Callaway xr pro attas tour spx x taylormade tour issue 15 v steel 3 wood hybrid undecided cobra amp cell pros all mb 4gw project x rifle 6. Callaway worked with boeing to improve the way the xr16 moves through the air. The dispersion was only 7 yards versus my very straight but shorted mx 200s at 9 yards. Combining a magnificent dark finish through the use of features like borethru, cup face, and. So when it came time for callaway to refresh their xr driver line, the company challenged itself to rethink everything they knew about aerodynamic head design to release a club thats faster than ever without skimping on. Callaway worked with the aerodynamics experts at boeing to reach a completely new threshold of club speed for more distance. However, testers are more taken with callaways other offering, the big bertha v series d. The latest evolution of variable face thickness technology x face vft is the lightest, most flexible and hottest face.
The xr driver provides a solid combination of midlaunching shots, forgiveness and respectable distance. This one actually came as a request in the comments section on our youtube channel. Neither are as adjustable as callaway s big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade mini driver against the callaway x2 hot deep in a head to head to see which is the longest on the tee and off the floor using gc2. The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr. Fast just got a whole lot faster with the callaway xr speed driver. But brands like covering all angles, and an extremely attractive sub. Last years callaway sub zero was also the better performing model lower spin is key. The xr 16 driver is extremely forgiving thanks to a larger shape for higher moi, a bigger footprint, and a centre of gravity thats lower and deeper. Callaway xr pro attas tour spx x taylormade tour issue 15 v steel 3 wood hybrid undecided cobra amp cell pro s all mb 4. Just been fitted for xr pros and the flight scope system stated that i achieved on average 1720 yards more distance. The aeronautical design team at boeing aerospace have thrown their eye over the two latest driver heads from callaway and once you. Sep 07, 2015 the xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed.
The callaway xr 16 pro driver is built primarily for low and middle handicap players. Callaways xr pro drivers are built off successful innovations from the callaway golf company. Rick shiels hits callaway s new xr 16, xr 16 pro and xr 16 sub zero drivers on foresights gc2 launch monitor with hmt to compare carry distances, total distance, spin rates, club head speed, forgiveness, accuracy, sound, looks and much more. Rick shiels pga delivers straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of his viewers from beginner to tour pro. Subscribe and listen on apple podcasts, spotify or wherever you listen to your podcast. Some players will benefit from the higherlaunching standard edition, while others will see the most gains from the lower spinning pro driver. Well, he had his callaway xr pro driver in his bag, which helped him shoot all four rounds in the 60s.
Xr 16 vs xr 16 pro driver i really wish i could answer both of your questions but unfortunately i cant. The xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. The xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. Apr 11, 2016 the callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaways strongest drivers yet. Callaway xr speed drier vs taylormade m4 driver head to head by. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Callaway xr speed driver v callaway rogue driver duration. Our resident pro james whitaker was on hand to help us monitor the data on trackman 4.
Brand new episodes every monday, talking about everything golf. Callaway introduces xr16, xr16 pro drivers january 6th, 2016 for the xr16 driver, callaway worked with the experts at boeing to redefine whats possible with ball speed and aerodynamics and the result was the companys most forgiving shape ever and boeing made it. August 6, 2015 comments off on callaway xr pro irons tested by handicapped golfer. Rick shiels hits callaways new xr 16, xr 16 pro and xr 16 sub zero drivers on foresights gc2 launch monitor with hmt to compare carry distances, total distance, spin rates, club head speed, forgiveness, accuracy, sound, looks and much more. The stand out features of the xr irons is how easy they are to hit, the confidence they inspire at address and the distance they will achieve for a variety of swing speeds. New callaway golf generic replacement driver headcover. Those are stunning numbers, and weve done it in part by designing a forged composite crown that takes weight from the crown, moves it to the right place and helps create an enhanced aerodynamic head shape at the same time. So when it came time for callaway to refresh their xr driver line, the company challenged itself to rethink everything they knew about aerodynamic head design to release a club thats faster than ever without skimping on forgiveness. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Here are a few key points that we found during testing the new callaway xr16 driver heads so you know how to get the best from it. The black and red colors are a constant, while in the xr line royal blue will often make an appearance.
The callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaway s strongest drivers yet introduction. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Callaway golf has been turning a lot of heads over the past five years with their reemergence as one of the leaders in the equipment industry. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver foregolf. Watch the video to learn about the differences between the drivers, and how they performed for rick.
This is the home of the rick shiels golf show podcast. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben. I found the callaway preowned site and purchased a set of apex irons last october. It was a nobrainer, i switched drivers to the xr pro. Reviewing the faster, more forgiving callaway xr16 driver. Im looking at both the 2015 xr and the bb v series. Ive been learning about a ton of new products for 2015, none more so than the driver category. The aeronautical design team at boeing aerospace have thrown their eye over the two latest driver heads from callaway and once you have fastened your seatbelt they are ready for takeoff. No matter what driver anyone chooses, its more of a ymmv situation. The cup face also helps the player who desires the combination of workability, forgiveness and distance. Callaway introduces xr16, xr16 pro drivers golf grinder. I was playing with the xr driver and thought it would be the last last driver i ever needed to purchase because it played so well. Taylormade mini driver vs callaway x2 hot deep how to. I for one appreciate the creativity from their marketing department and after getting to try their xr pro driver i also appreciate their engineering department as well.
How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver. Callaway xr pro irons tested by handicapped golfer. Rick shiels 5 years driver test concern page 2 golfwrx. We put the callaway xr speed head to head with the xr16 driver to see if the performance of the newest model warrants an upgrade. Im glad you bumped this to the top so people have a chance to answer it. If youre still in the market for a new driver, then perhaps what worked for chris will work for you. With that being said, the cobra king ltd pro kicked the m1 out of the bag easily. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Mar 27, 2020 callaway steelhead has an outstanding execution because of its xr pro irons in its release cycle. Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer.
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