What Does Callaway Have In Store For 2019?

[bladehunter]

When will the embargo be lifted on the new PM wedges? That is the only club I have not seen from the new line.

 

You aren’t missing much. They ruined the sole and other than milled face it’s same. Don’t know why you’d change the greatest sole grind ever.

 

The wedge, while successful, wasn't a great fit for everyone. I'm personally looking forward to the replacement as I didn't care much for the original.

 

Yes. I get that too but I think the answer would be a sole grind choice. Not deleting the actual pm grind. Gauranteed Phil’s wedges still have the dual grind. He’s used that grind for ages.

 

They’ve cutoff half the customers to sell to the half that didn’t like it the first time.

[radiman]

When will the embargo be lifted on the new PM wedges? That is the only club I have not seen from the new line.

 

You aren’t missing much. They ruined the sole and other than milled face it’s same. Don’t know why you’d change the greatest sole grind ever.

 

The wedge, while successful, wasn't a great fit for everyone. I'm personally looking forward to the replacement as I didn't care much for the original.

 

Yes. I get that too but I think the answer would be a sole grind choice. Not deleting the actual pm grind. Gauranteed Phil’s wedges still have the dual grind. He’s used that grind for ages.

 

They’ve cutoff half the customers to sell to the half that didn’t like it the first time.

 

Options are good. With the success of the original, one would think that they would expand upon it

[tdk8180]

Ive seen all the product

 

It looks good

 

EPIC Flash SZ - 460cc head, Great look face angle wise from address, smaller looking profile than the EPIC SZ. Deeper face, more rounded, pear shape from address. Weights are good, like the idea of a sliding weight track with this head. Paint scheme is fine if youre into African/Jamaican flag color schemes or the Green Bay Packers. On a more serious note...this driver will have Adjustable weight, Slideable weight, Adjustable Hosel, Jailbreak Tech, and a face that can only be replicated using a proprietary 10,000 dollar super computer making it a.) the first face of its kind b.) Un-copyable by competitors, c.) a face that literally has AI built into it. The results have been 3-4 mph ball speed increases across all player types. Get ready world...here comes the EPIC Flash!

 

EPIC Flash Fway Woods - great looking clubs. Adjustable hosels like original EPIC SZs. Wider array of lofts now with a 7 wood and 9 wood.

 

Apex Hybrid - Same as the old one, except with adjustable hosel...very nice matte grey crown.

 

Apex Pro Irons - p790 competitors for sure. Cup Face Tech with a plastic tungsten sleeve behind the face. Fully expect more consistent ball speeds from all strikes all over the face. Decent looking from address, not horrid looking with the touch of offset these have. Topline is thicker than I hoped, but nothing worse than what is offered in the competitive space for these, ie 790s, King Cobra Tec

 

PM Grind 2.0s - reminded me of the TM HighToe stuff, jury is still out. Would need to hit these. I prefer the MD 4 Raw Wedges, so its hard to judge these objectively. Theres a badge on the club...i dont get that move asthetically.

 

Big Bertha 2019s - Great for Dad...make him feel like its 1996 again when he hit the ball 20 yds farther than everyone with those BIG BERTHA Irons that looked like toasters on a stick. 23 years removed from those 96s...yes, the future was indeed looking bright for BIG BERTHA Irons. These look good!

 

Stroke Lab Putters - Interesting...sort of bringing a niche JDM product to the states in a full line of putters. Versa paint schemes, and Odyssey is going ALL IN on the White Hot Microhinge. The classic OWorks insert will remain in Odyseey lore. Nice designs. The flowneck mallet craze is in full swing. Nice job on making a variety of short slant necks and longer flownecks. Odyssey is capturing both the technologically advanced market and performance based market. These setup dead square and lead the field in feel, sound and roll. And then, you have the new Toulons...Long Island and Las Vegas...good luck Scotty.

 

I thought the new Apex hybrid will be a bonded hosel? I sure hope that it’s adjustable.

 

Chrome soft ball will stay the same...bringing a new mid line ball to compete with AVX. Fwy woods are bonded so no adjustment. New Apex line in both Apex and Apex Pro...both available in Smoke finish as well as chrome...they are sick.

 

The fwys are adjustable.

 

Apex Hybrids are glued.

 

Some have said glued, some have said adjustable. I guess we will have to wait and see...

 

I must have seen an Apex Hybrid prototype then, if people believe the hosel will be bonded. There was a discussion about the breakage rates with the new hosels in the hybrids and woods, being that they are lighter and do not penetrate as deeply. I saw the Epic Flash in pieces and the construction of that is very interesting, blown out in pieces like that.

 

Its possible the Apex Hybrid with adjustability could be limited to tour use only.

 

It all looks great to me

[SirHoselRocket]

“I saw everything” then “Oh I was told” Come on man....now you saw a prototype apex.....which is it....

[bladehunter]

When will the embargo be lifted on the new PM wedges? That is the only club I have not seen from the new line.

 

You aren’t missing much. They ruined the sole and other than milled face it’s same. Don’t know why you’d change the greatest sole grind ever.

 

The wedge, while successful, wasn't a great fit for everyone. I'm personally looking forward to the replacement as I didn't care much for the original.

 

Yes. I get that too but I think the answer would be a sole grind choice. Not deleting the actual pm grind. Gauranteed Phil’s wedges still have the dual grind. He’s used that grind for ages.

 

They’ve cutoff half the customers to sell to the half that didn’t like it the first time.

 

Options are good. With the success of the original, one would think that they would expand upon it

 

Yep. I’m hoping the rep was wrong and both grinds will be available. But he was adamant that it was the only grind for 2.0.

[DTown3011]

Looks bonded to me!!

 

 

[St Jimmy]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

[JDSPGA]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It’s pretty small. And can’t be seen from address. I really don’t see it as a dealbreaker......

[BigSky59]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It's pretty small. And can't be seen from address. I really don't see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Have you seen the retail version of these new irons that Xander is playing by any chance?

[JDSPGA]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It's pretty small. And can't be seen from address. I really don't see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Have you seen the retail version of these new irons that Xander is playing by any chance?

 

Yes but no. I’ve seen the new apex and apex pro.

 

The new pros look stunning, but are different than the 2016 pros. They already have x forged in the line, so they didn’t need another players iron for the guys on tour. These new apex pros are packed with more distance tech.

 

I find it hard to believe Zander’s irons are built the same way the Apex Pros are. I’ll try to find out.

[GC70]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It's pretty small. And can't be seen from address. I really don't see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Have you seen the retail version of these new irons that Xander is playing by any chance?

 

Yes but no. Ive seen the new apex and apex pro.

 

The new pros look stunning, but are different than the 2016 pros. They already have x forged in the line, so they didnt need another players iron for the guys on tour. These new apex pros are packed with more distance tech.

 

I find it hard to believe Zanders irons are built the same way the Apex Pros are. Ill try to find out.

 

I’m so pumped for these! So do you think the New Pro’s are about the size of the CF16’s and the standard Apex are even bigger?

 

How’s the blade length on these new irons? I hope they are short.

[PowerCobra98]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It's pretty small. And can't be seen from address. I really don't see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Have you seen the retail version of these new irons that Xander is playing by any chance?

 

Yes but no. I've seen the new apex and apex pro.

 

The new pros look stunning, but are different than the 2016 pros. They already have x forged in the line, so they didn't need another players iron for the guys on tour. These new apex pros are packed with more distance tech.

 

I find it hard to believe Zander's irons are built the same way the Apex Pros are. I'll try to find out.

 

Can you say anything about the looks of the NORMAL Apex's? Everybody keeps mentioning the Pros (I realize this is WRX) but it'd be nice to hear something about the normal Apex's.

[TheMoneyShot]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It’s pretty small. And can’t be seen from address. I really don’t see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Badges are deal breakers...

[getair23]

Phil’s badges will be made of lead tape.

[zeke66]

Can someone post a picture of a badge? Like a little emblem? Phil’s logo? What are we talking about.

[JDSPGA]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It's pretty small. And can't be seen from address. I really don't see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Have you seen the retail version of these new irons that Xander is playing by any chance?

 

Yes but no. I've seen the new apex and apex pro.

 

The new pros look stunning, but are different than the 2016 pros. They already have x forged in the line, so they didn't need another players iron for the guys on tour. These new apex pros are packed with more distance tech.

 

I find it hard to believe Zander's irons are built the same way the Apex Pros are. I'll try to find out.

 

Can you say anything about the looks of the NORMAL Apex's? Everybody keeps mentioning the Pros (I realize this is WRX) but it'd be nice to hear something about the normal Apex's.

 

Normal Apex's are sexy. SLIGHTLY more trim than CF16 Apex. Look super good.

 

The pros are a similar shape to current pros. Compact. But they will be much longer(distance) than the current ones. They are going to make a combo set of the two that blend lofts, offset, and finish, so they make sense. That's what I'll be rockin!

[GC70]

Great news

[callawayjay]

Remember. Newer isn’t always better. It might be funner. But sometimes it better

[balbowski]

PM 2.0 has a badge?

Hmm, maybe I don't need one after all.

 

It's pretty small. And can't be seen from address. I really don't see it as a dealbreaker......

 

Have you seen the retail version of these new irons that Xander is playing by any chance?

 

Xander’s irons are the same look as the new apex pro but with no cup face tech for better distance control.

[pjc]

Remember. Newer isn't always better. It might be funner. But sometimes it better

This.

Also a reply to post # 796 just above about the new iron lines; Normal Apex's are sexy. SLIGHTLY more trim than CF16 Apex. Look super good.

 

The pros are a similar shape to current pros. Compact. But they will be much longer(distance) than the current ones. They are going to make a combo set of the two that blend lofts, offset, and finish, so they make sense. That's what I'll be rockin!

 

Why don't they make it just one set then? Seems like that would make more sense to the consumer. If they are matched so closely why would you need to produce two different sets? Because they are going to MARKET the hell out of them, black finish, satin finish, same offset, same lofts, blah, blah, blah. I'm sure the price tag will make most folks gulp. Not to mention the fact that Callaway and TM just cannot produce a custom order to specs to save their lives. I'm sure that they will look pretty cool as they have in the past, but there just comes a point where people are going to wake up to what's really going on. Just how great can irons be or get...I guess as good as their marketing is and folks who believe in it.

(I understand that there are some generalizations that I wrote, just my opinion).

[GoPios25]

Found this on a website from China.... Legit?

[Warrick]

3-2-1.....

[TheMoneyShot]

Found this on a website from China.... Legit?

 

It’s legit!

[radiman]

Don't know if the head is legit, but that is the overall look of the club.

[Warrick]

Someone post that pic in the Continental golf thread about winning a new paint job......

[radiman]

I still would love to see a pic of the crown. I also wonder if the weight from the OG Epic will work in this head. The sliding weight looks different, but the track looks similar.

[QuigleyDU]

Found this on a website from China.... Legit?

 

thats the one.

[summerof]

Australian green and gold. The ants aren't going to be offended by that look

[bcflyguy1]

Was expecting something much more garish, based on earlier description from those who'd seen it.

[QuigleyDU]

The top has a black carbon fiber crown with a dividing ridge/line about a half inch back from the face. there is a line of green pin striping along the back edge (i think there is a little yellow in at as well) it has been a while since i hit it. it is going to be a good seller.