Saw some new Callaway Woods last night (The Epic Thread)

[TheMoneyShot]

I can confirm the putters are coming as well. Just saw the first one along with wedges, drivers, -&: fairways

 

Toulon putters!

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

What's this Callaway contest people are mentioning?

[cardoustie]

Contest? Can Canucks partake ?

 

Driver sounds interesting

[vitaminsteve]

Love it, but golf will still be golf. None of the "game changers" have really changed it.....

 

Calloway is positioning themselves nicely.

 

To be fair, Callaway is the only one that ever actually really did have a "game changer." If you were playing in the mid 90s, you'll remember that the Great Big Bertha added like 25 yards distance to everyone's tee shot overnight. And that was a real 25 yards.

I think the 975d was the driver that was way ahead of the competition, that is the last driver I can say that about.

 

I actually thought about that too. Those may have been 2 of the best drivers ever created.

still have my 975d in the garage, will never be used again. some of the best golf experiences were with it, so cant part with it

[cardoza]

Love it, but golf will still be golf. None of the "game changers" have really changed it.....

 

Calloway is positioning themselves nicely.

 

To be fair, Callaway is the only one that ever actually really did have a "game changer." If you were playing in the mid 90s, you'll remember that the Great Big Bertha added like 25 yards distance to everyone's tee shot overnight. And that was a real 25 yards.

I think the 975d was the driver that was way ahead of the competition, that is the last driver I can say that about.

 

I actually thought about that too. Those may have been 2 of the best drivers ever created.

still have my 975d in the garage, will never be used again. some of the best golf experiences were with it, so cant part with it

 

Same with me and my steel shafted 983K. Won't ever get used again in a serious context, but make break it out for nostalgic reasons every now and then.

[averynickt]

For what's it's worth. I'm told the sub zero will launch a tad higher than this years model more in line with the xr pro head. But it is 9 Degree instead of 9.5 as well.

[GC70]

I met with my Callaway rep yesterday and saw both Epic divers. Wow they look really great!!! The black and green combo looks good. It reminds me of a combination of the GBB and fusion driver but not a triangular shape. I snapped a few pics and the rep said that I could show my coworkers but not to post them online yet.

How about we say you hired me today, then you could PM me the pictures. ;)

 

[PhilWhitUK]

I see the 816 driver and fairways have disappeared from Callaway website. Just the Fusion and XR 16s showing....

[SwingMan]

I see the 816 driver and fairways have disappeared from Callaway website. Just the Fusion and XR 16s showing....

 

That means ... replacements are coming soon.

[03trdblack]

Here is what I know. When Callaway first introduced the Gravity core they noticed that connecting the crown to the sole plate helped increase ball speeds, after years of testing to find out why, the new Epic was born. It has internal titanium rods that connect the crown to the sole plate. Supposedly this increases the ball speed since energy is not lost when the clubhead tends to distort as with other drivers. Interesting concept. $500 retail....Ouch!!!!

 

So basically the Zevo compressor technology from 20+ years ago? Sean Toulon developed that club and owned Zevo golf, and Callaway just bought his company and put him on staff. Hmmmm. Hope it works as planned and Callaway has perfected the technology. I love driver wars. :)

 

Zevo was founded by Toulan but the driver was developed by Dave Boone who was an executive VP of Zevo at the time.

 

http://golfweek.com/2001/12/05/2001-zevo-mounts-comeback/

[Dscvrr St Louis]

Hit the SZ version and Fw today and they are both very solid offerings. All stock set up and I was still 5-10 past my gamer with too much spin. Look forward to testing with my shafts and correct swing weight. Wanted to go very straight overall. Both heads look great and the sound is very Fusion-esque!! Seemed much easier to hit than my past Sub zero and even my GBB!! Very stoked to get it on the course.

[I.AM.PACO]

SZ Version ??? Got any sneak pics by any chance ?

 

Did they have a really short version for someone of my height ?

[QuickFeet]

Sorry PACO, you're out of luck on this release. You can probably make some suitable clubs out of match sticks and bottle caps. :stink:

[bruinsPATSirish]

I met with my Callaway rep yesterday and saw both Epic divers. Wow they look really great!!! The black and green combo looks good. It reminds me of a combination of the GBB and fusion driver but not a triangular shape. I snapped a few pics and the rep said that I could show my coworkers but not to post them online yet.

How about we say you hired me today, then you could PM me the pictures. ;)

 

He can get whacked for that. Our rep wouldn't let us get near them with our phones lol

[Dscvrr St Louis]

Yup, sorry...no pics...!! Didn't ask, knew that answer on this one...!! No Brainer.

[Dscvrr St Louis]

SZ Version ??? Got any sneak pics by any chance ?

 

Did they have a really short version for someone of my height ?

 

Maybe 4 inch shaft with 80gram weight?

[tj7644]

I can't wait to see the new drivers and fairway woods. Ohhh how I'd love to try them in Carlsbad in Dec!!!

[GC70]

Both drivers have the same stock shafts and a handful of no up charge ones?

[Dscvrr St Louis]

Both drivers have the same stock shafts and a handful of no up charge ones?

 

Each had own stock shaft, but I believe either available as the stock in either, and I am sure a bunch of no upcharge will be available also.

[averynickt]

Correct, base made had rogue max as standard and SZ had Hzrdus as standard, but both of those and two others are standard offerings at no charge.

[misplacedtexan83]

Hazardus and Rogue...

 

Common sense would say yes because there already tons of free upgrades now for all of the drivers

[ErichZF]

Rep wouldn't tell me anything about them. Only that the ball speed is up 2mph.

[dikaia22]

Man these leaks are making me salivate. Since I know I wouldn't be lucky enough to win that Callaway trip, I am just getting excited for these to launch and be able to try them out and maybe put them in the bag!

[ryldawg]

No maybe about it this will be in lots of people's bags! It is going to be a no brainer!!

[apprenti23]

Hit the SZ version and Fw today and they are both very solid offerings. All stock set up and I was still 5-10 past my gamer with too much spin. Look forward to testing with my shafts and correct swing weight. Wanted to go very straight overall. Both heads look great and the sound is very Fusion-esque!! Seemed much easier to hit than my past Sub zero and even my GBB!! Very stoked to get it on the course.

 

I hit it with my shaft, how were you not able to???

[Dscvrr St Louis]

Hit the SZ version and Fw today and they are both very solid offerings. All stock set up and I was still 5-10 past my gamer with too much spin. Look forward to testing with my shafts and correct swing weight. Wanted to go very straight overall. Both heads look great and the sound is very Fusion-esque!! Seemed much easier to hit than my past Sub zero and even my GBB!! Very stoked to get it on the course.

 

I hit it with my shaft, how were you not able to???

 

Didn't have time, kind of an in between visit. Got enough out of the stock shafts to get some results...don't swing as hard as you do!! :bb2:

[apprenti23]

Hit the SZ version and Fw today and they are both very solid offerings. All stock set up and I was still 5-10 past my gamer with too much spin. Look forward to testing with my shafts and correct swing weight. Wanted to go very straight overall. Both heads look great and the sound is very Fusion-esque!! Seemed much easier to hit than my past Sub zero and even my GBB!! Very stoked to get it on the course.

 

I hit it with my shaft, how were you not able to???

 

Didn't have time, kind of an in between visit. Got enough out of the stock shafts to get some results...don't swing as hard as you do!! :bb2:

 

LOL

Yea when he handed me the Epic it went further left than straight!

[TaylorMadeLuv]

Love it, but golf will still be golf. None of the "game changers" have really changed it.....

 

Calloway is positioning themselves nicely.

 

To be fair, Callaway is the only one that ever actually really did have a "game changer." If you were playing in the mid 90s, you'll remember that the Great Big Bertha added like 25 yards distance to everyone's tee shot overnight. And that was a real 25 yards.

 

I would disagree.

 

TaylorMade - first metal wood, first movable weight, first adjustable sleeve. RBZ fairways. ALL GAME CHANGERS!

[misplacedtexan83]

What has that gotten them lately?

 

Let's be honest with each other, most OEMs have great stuff. They are so close it comes down to what people prefer.

 

However, don't every doubt that in the past, all of them at one time or another provided a "game changer"

[TaylorMadeLuv]

Hit the SZ version and Fw today and they are both very solid offerings. All stock set up and I was still 5-10 past my gamer with too much spin. Look forward to testing with my shafts and correct swing weight. Wanted to go very straight overall. Both heads look great and the sound is very Fusion-esque!! Seemed much easier to hit than my past Sub zero and even my GBB!! Very stoked to get it on the course.

 

5-10 by your gamer is impressive. Especially with too much spin. Tells me either you didnt fit for your gamer or the new driver is illegal.