Callaway Mavrik fairway wood review?

[Mobert19]

2 minutes ago, bvanlieu said:

I know I can swing between flexes just fine, its hard for me to really feel too much of a difference in the same shaft. Weight matters, and families of shafts I can feel.

 

The Riptide is a follow up to the Evenflow (standard ones, not the counter balanced ones) and I game the older EF Black because the stiffer tip helps with some dispersion from working with a fitter. If you handed me the 6.0 vs 6.5 I am pretty sure I would struggle to feel the difference compared to a Black vs Blue.

 

When I got my Rogue ST 4W, I ordered it with the no charge Riptide knowing it would be familiar and its working fine, I don't feel the need to rip it out and put in an EF Black 70g 🙂

 

But that's me...how are you on the feels department when it comes to shafts?

I’m not overly sensitive to them but I can definitely feel differences. Will give this more of shot than one round. Distances and flight were good and felt just a bit soft but not a deal breaker yet. We’ll see. Thanks again. 

[Ripken08]

On 2/8/2023 at 11:01 AM, Phil Major said:

Still playing my 4 wood (HL) and stays in my bag.

There are no HL versions in the Mavrik line.  It's a true 4W.  3HL is not the same.

[bvanlieu]

2 hours ago, Ripken08 said:

There are no HL versions in the Mavrik line.  It's a true 4W.  3HL is not the same.

 

With Cally you could substitute 3HL and 4W, they are identical in standard line and I hate that they succumbed to ego marketing and went to 3HL on the Rogue ST...their 3HL is also a true 4W (got one in the bag myself)

 

There are larger foot print clubs where some argue a 3HL is the 190-200c 3W but higher lofted.

 

I am firmly in the camp its a bloody 4W at 16-17d loft, and 14-15.5 is a 3W. 

 

#loftisking 

 

 

[Ripken08]

2 minutes ago, bvanlieu said:

 

With Cally you could substitute 3HL and 4W, they are identical in standard line and I hate that they succumbed to ego marketing and went to 3HL on the Rogue ST...their 3HL is also a true 4W (got one in the bag myself)

 

There are larger foot print clubs where some argue a 3HL is the 190-200c 3W but higher lofted.

 

I am firmly in the camp its a bloody 4W at 16-17d loft, and 14-15.5 is a 3W. 

 

#loftisking 

 

 

Except the HL models typically have 3W length shafts (+1/2") over a true 4W.

[bvanlieu]

3 minutes ago, Ripken08 said:

Except the HL models typically have 3W length shafts (+1/2") over a true 4W.

 

I agree some may, but not the last few cycles for Cally which is what I was speaking to. 

 

Same shaft for 3+/3/4 at 43.25. RogueST, Speed, Mav. Flash had no 4W since adjustable.

 

You gotta go back to the OG Rogue and then its just .25 shorter for the 4W and it also was a smaller head compared to its 3W counterpart in that line where as all the others are within 1-2cc.

 

Some may feel a 3HL means same head size, if so its been a while since that type of 4W existed from Cally with the OG Rogue.

 

As I said, I am in the loft is king camp in terms of labeling the club, the lengths are so bastardized at this point its just a suggestion 🙂

 

 

[dmeeksDC]

8 minutes ago, bvanlieu said:

 

I agree some may, but not the last few cycles for Cally which is what I was speaking to. 

 

Same shaft for 3+/3/4 at 43.25. RogueST, Speed, Mav. Flash had no 4W since adjustable.

 

You gotta go back to the OG Rogue and then its just .25 shorter for the 4W and it also was a smaller head compared to its 3W counterpart in that line where as all the others are within 1-2cc.

 

Some may feel a 3HL means same head size, if so its been a while since that type of 4W existed from Cally with the OG Rogue.

 

As I said, I am in the loft is king camp in terms of labeling the club, the lengths are so bastardized at this point its just a suggestion 🙂

 

 

Good information. … And that og Rogue 4 wood is a nice one. Perfect size to me. I have one being refinished in matte right now at Continental Golf. 

Edited February 17, 2023 by dmeeksDC

[bvanlieu]

1 minute ago, dmeeksDC said:

Good information. … And that og Rogue 4 wood is a nice one. Perfect size to me. 

 

Yup, very under the radar line that year, including the hard to snag 7w 🙂 

Edited February 17, 2023 by bvanlieu

[me05501]

7 hours ago, bvanlieu said:

I know I can swing between flexes just fine, its hard for me to really feel too much of a difference in the same shaft. Weight matters, and families of shafts I can feel.

 

The Riptide is a follow up to the Evenflow (standard ones, not the counter balanced ones) and I game the older EF Black because the stiffer tip helps with some dispersion from working with a fitter. If you handed me the 6.0 vs 6.5 I am pretty sure I would struggle to feel the difference compared to a Black vs Blue.

 

When I got my Rogue ST 4W, I ordered it with the no charge Riptide knowing it would be familiar and its working fine, I don't feel the need to rip it out and put in an EF Black 70g 🙂

 

But that's me...how are you on the feels department when it comes to shafts?

 

I just got a Mavrik 4 wood with the Evenflow Riptide in 60g 6.0. I've been playing an Epic Speed with Evenflow Black 60g 6.0. 

 

I've sometimes hit the Epic Speed really well when I was perfectly synched up, but I can't say I ever felt like I was loading it. Lately I couldn't get on with it and was leaving it out to the right too often. I think that stiff tip you like in the EF Black isn't for me. 

 

I went with the Mavrik as a replacement mostly because of the shaft. I know I like the smoother Riptide feel from having owned a Mavrik Max 3+ for a while. That club was great for me off the tee. 

 

[JTD0314]

I am a low hc that struggles with fairway woods.  After trying a friend's Mavrik 3w, I had to have one.  I picked up a 3w with Riptide 6.0 70 and it has been amazing for.  My miss is a hook and this thing just wants to go straight.  It is also easy to launch off the deck.  My only gripe is it is a little to long providing driver like distance.  I am searching for a 5w with the Riptide.

[CDLgolf]

I have the mavrik max 3 and 5 woods with the evenflow riptide 70g shafts and for me they are the best fairway woods I've had. Both are easy to use off a tee or the fairway. 

[caniac6]

22 hours ago, me05501 said:

 

I just got a Mavrik 4 wood with the Evenflow Riptide in 60g 6.0. I've been playing an Epic Speed with Evenflow Black 60g 6.0. 

 

I've sometimes hit the Epic Speed really well when I was perfectly synched up, but I can't say I ever felt like I was loading it. Lately I couldn't get on with it and was leaving it out to the right too often. I think that stiff tip you like in the EF Black isn't for me. 

 

I went with the Mavrik as a replacement mostly because of the shaft. I know I like the smoother Riptide feel from having owned a Mavrik Max 3+ for a while. That club was great for me off the tee. 

 

Just got the same club, and really don’t like it. To me, it feels dead. It will be gone very soon.

[Mobert19]

7 hours ago, JTD0314 said:

I am a low hc that struggles with fairway woods.  After trying a friend's Mavrik 3w, I had to have one.  I picked up a 3w with Riptide 6.0 70 and it has been amazing for.  My miss is a hook and this thing just wants to go straight.  It is also easy to launch off the deck.  My only gripe is it is a little to long providing driver like distance.  I am searching for a 5w with the Riptide.

CPO

[JTD0314]

I ordered the 5 today

[Mobert19]

23 hours ago, JTD0314 said:

I ordered the 5 today

Which shaft?

[JTD0314]

Riptide.  I prefer the 70, but CPO only had the 60.

[Mobert19]

14 minutes ago, JTD0314 said:

Riptide.  I prefer the 70, but CPO only had the 60.

Yeah I think I snagged the last 70 they had…but I’m lefty too 

[RH82]

The sz model was an uncontrollable fairway for me. Hated it.

[ilikegolf26]

4 hours ago, RH82 said:

The sz model was an uncontrollable fairway for me. Hated it.

Agreed 

[pjc]

So, I am l looking to purchase the standard Mavrik 5 wood from TGW brand new for $199.  I play the original Evenflow Riptide 60 in 6.0 flex in my driver and love it!  The Mavrik that TGW is selling only has the HZRDUS (orange) T 800 65 shaft in 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0.  Not sure what flex to choose, never hit the shaft.  Can anybody weigh in on this shaft characteristics, weight/ flex please!  The site lists the 5.5 and 6.0 as mid/high torque and mid/high launch.  I really want to get one of these, but a little trigger shy on what the shaft is like.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

The Riptide I play has 4.4 torque which feels right.

[Phil Major]

Check the website, Callawaygolfpreowned.com. There are many good on sale.

 

[bvanlieu]

16 hours ago, pjc said:

So, I am l looking to purchase the standard Mavrik 5 wood from TGW brand new for $199.  I play the original Evenflow Riptide 60 in 6.0 flex in my driver and love it!  The Mavrik that TGW is selling only has the HZRDUS (orange) T 800 65 shaft in 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0.  Not sure what flex to choose, never hit the shaft.  Can anybody weigh in on this shaft characteristics, weight/ flex please!  The site lists the 5.5 and 6.0 as mid/high torque and mid/high launch.  I really want to get one of these, but a little trigger shy on what the shaft is like.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

The Riptide I play has 4.4 torque which feels right.

 

I would not be too quick to pull the trigger on a shaft profile you are not comfy with. EF and HZDRS are very different lines. I don't enjoy the latter, game the former. 

 

200 is an OK deal, not great. CPO has Rogue ST woods in the 200 range like new on sale. 

 

You can find a 5w head only with some patience in nice shape (Proclubs has sold them) and for $50 buy a new old stock EF Blue or Black shaft, 70 a riptide. 

 

Now you have your club for $200 ($30 for an install if you don't DIY)

 

I like a good deal as much as the next guy/gal, but finding the right 1) weight and 2) profile goes a long way.  If you like the EF profile, on paper you are better to get a EF Riptide 70 in the 5w. 

 

 

[Mobert19]

11 hours ago, bvanlieu said:

I like a good deal as much as the next guy/gal, but finding the right 1) weight and 2) profile goes a long way.  If you like the EF profile, on paper you are better to get a EF Riptide 70 in the 5w. 

my maverick 5W from CPO came with the Black Riptide 70g but in 5.5 flex. I thought I would change it as all my clubs are stiff and driver swing is 105-108 and honestly this thing just goes straight, high and long without much effort. Want to get one for my hybrid now but not sure if I should get the regular Evenflow Black (5.5 or 6???) to keep the ball flight down. Any input would be appreciated on this.