Tour Callaway Paradym driver - 2022 QBE Shootout

[third-times-a-charm]

4 minutes ago, TheMoneyShot said:

Yeah, definitely looks like a Masters themed driver from what you posted. 

Soooo....an Epic Flash? 😂

[TheMoneyShot]

2 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

Soooo....an Epic Flash? 😂

Back to square one again…

Edited March 24, 2023 by TheMoneyShot

[rorykoepka]

Does anyone know if callaway is planning to do a customs program for the paradym driver? How good would this driver look in a marbled black sole

[TheMoneyShot]

47 minutes ago, rorykoepka said:

Does anyone know if callaway is planning to do a customs program for the paradym driver? How good would this driver look in a marbled black sole

I was told no custom line for this year.  

[Big Cat 3]

7 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

Soooo....an Epic Flash? 😂

Epic was one great driver 

[Jim53]

Had of of those great driving but nothing else worked today rounds, put the heavy weight back to the rear postion and +1 N adapter and just hit some really nice drives.

 

Downwind a couple were though the fairway and even into the wind the distance was at least pretty darn good for me. The guys we were paired with wanted me to move back to the tips ha ha, it was a short Course but no I was where I need to be and still did not score well due to spotty iron play and chunking wedges all over the place. Golf is hard for us mortals.

[rorykoepka]

Mav Mcnealy is back in the epic speed retail…the paradym is struggling big time in strokes gained off the tee. Not many guys up there using new callaway drivers. I personally use the paradym triple diamond and also am struggling a bit. Went back to epic max ls and it’s just so much easier and more comfortable

[ilikegolf26]

9 hours ago, rorykoepka said:

Mav Mcnealy is back in the epic speed retail…the paradym is struggling big time in strokes gained off the tee. Not many guys up there using new callaway drivers. I personally use the paradym triple diamond and also am struggling a bit. Went back to epic max ls and it’s just so much easier and more comfortable

Huh? All the “guys up there” are using Paradym driver and most also have at least one of the fairway woods. 

[Mp14forlife]

I figured when folks really started playing this club the launch monitor hype would wear off quickly. Best marketed club I've ever seen tho. 

[rorykoepka]

1 hour ago, ilikegolf26 said:

Huh? All the “guys up there” are using Paradym driver and most also have at least one of the fairway woods. 

Huh? Not in strokes gained off the tee.
 

Like I said, I own the triple diamond and it’s a decent driver with the heavier weight back but I do think previous models are more playable on course

[70sinsight]

56 minutes ago, Mp14forlife said:

I figured when folks really started playing this club the launch monitor hype would wear off quickly. Best marketed club I've ever seen tho. 

The Stealth would like to have a word. McNealy prob isn't the best example based on how particular he is, even for a tour pro. 

[Mp14forlife]

13 minutes ago, 70sinsight said:

The Stealth would like to have a word. McNealy prob isn't the best example based on how particular he is, even for a tour pro. 

No argument there on stealth. I can't wait to see the marketing spin when TM eventually moves away from a carbon face. 

[third-times-a-charm]

19 minutes ago, 70sinsight said:

The Stealth would like to have a word. McNealy prob isn't the best example based on how particular he is, even for a tour pro. 

 

11 hours ago, rorykoepka said:

Mav Mcnealy is back in the epic speed retail…the paradym is struggling big time in strokes gained off the tee. Not many guys up there using new callaway drivers. I personally use the paradym triple diamond and also am struggling a bit. Went back to epic max ls and it’s just so much easier and more comfortable

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

Edited March 26, 2023 by third-times-a-charm

[70sinsight]

17 minutes ago, third-times-a-charm said:

 

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

I also like one layer of blue masking tape and then one of double. Wonder if he can actually feel the difference. 

[rorykoepka]

32 minutes ago, third-times-a-charm said:

 

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

Strokes gained driving rankings. Hard to ignore rahm not being up there when he’s consistently top 3 in previous years also

 

 

[Kamen]

19 hours ago, rorykoepka said:

Mav Mcnealy is back in the epic speed retail…the paradym is struggling big time in strokes gained off the tee. Not many guys up there using new callaway drivers. I personally use the paradym triple diamond and also am struggling a bit. Went back to epic max ls and it’s just so much easier and more comfortable

Didn’t stop Sam Burns this weekend!

 

Also the Epic Max LS isn’t even a close comparison to the Paradym TD…

[Ex Blade User]

14 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

 

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

Spoiled brat 😂

[bcflyguy1]

On 3/26/2023 at 10:33 AM, third-times-a-charm said:

 

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

The use of the word "appease" is notable and almost certainly not accidental.

[getair23]

On 3/24/2023 at 1:16 PM, TheMoneyShot said:

I was told no custom line for this year.  

Isn't there a version coming out for the first major, that can't be named in marketing, in Augusta Georgia, near the Hooters where JD will sign anything, with a bunch of pretty flowers and traditions like no other?

 

Could be doing the Cobra thing when they made different color schemes for the Majors.   

[sethdavidsdad]

Played first real round with my Paradym TD at a amazing course Punta Espada. Driver preformed fantastic. Looking forward to next round with it. 

[luke1333]

On 3/26/2023 at 11:33 AM, third-times-a-charm said:

 

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

Somebody needs to explain the heel shave to me. what is that exactly?

[third-times-a-charm]

14 minutes ago, luke1333 said:

Somebody needs to explain the heel shave to me. what is that exactly?

Apparently the Rogue ST in the configuration he wanted looked a certain way to him so they ground a part of the driver off without making a hole so have it sit on the ground differently.

[TiScape]

18 hours ago, Ex Blade User said:

Spoiled brat 😂

Ha! My mind went to the same place. Like ‘here we have a young man that got EVERYTHING he wanted as a child! 😆 

Edited March 28, 2023 by TiScape

[pak]

1 hour ago, TiScape said:

Ha! My mind went to the same place. Like ‘here we have a young man that got EVERYTHING he wanted as a child! 😆 

All of the players on the PGA Tour get precisely what they want so people like us believe the brand of equipment really makes a difference. Wins and high finishes equal $$$ to whoever they are sponsored by.

[TiScape]

3 minutes ago, pak said:

All of the players on the PGA Tour get precisely what they want so people like us believe the brand of equipment really makes a difference. Wins and high finishes equal $$$ to whoever they are sponsored by.

They get what they want for sure, but I don’t think many are as “picky” as Maverick. That build sheet posted above is ridiculous. 

Edited March 28, 2023 by TiScape

[KevCannon]

On 3/26/2023 at 11:33 AM, third-times-a-charm said:

 

 

Ya Mav is the single worst example of an equipment release success. I mean look at this build ticket.

 

1 3/8" tipping.... a 13/16" cut length spec...'shave heel' of a driver? lol

 

This might be the winner for the “Most annoying (bordering on ridiculous) build sheet ever”

I’m particular with my clubs and can usually notice when something is off from a feel and looks perspective. But Mav must have like clinical levels of OCD…

[Avidswampthing66]

On 3/25/2023 at 10:35 PM, rorykoepka said:

Mav Mcnealy is back in the epic speed retail…the paradym is struggling big time in strokes gained off the tee. Not many guys up there using new callaway drivers. I personally use the paradym triple diamond and also am struggling a bit. Went back to epic max ls and it’s just so much easier and more comfortable

The Epic Max LS is very forgiving as it should be.  Should be easier to hit.   If the ball striking is not there, the TD can be harsh.  I thought it curious this year that so many amateurs jumped into the TD head, as witnessed by this thread.   The Rogue Max LS and Epic Max LS are still both excellent choices for the masses who want/need less spin + forgiveness.  

 

Noted* Mav hasn't been playing very well and it's surely not the driver to blame.  Maybe he needs more time to tinker or that he's very particular.  Who knows.

Edited March 28, 2023 by Avidswampthing66

[bcflyguy1]

38 minutes ago, Avidswampthing66 said:

The Epic Max LS is very forgiving as it should be.  Should be easier to hit.   If the ball striking is not there, the TD can be harsh.  I thought it curious this year that so many amateurs jumped into the TD head, as witnessed by this thread.   The Rogue Max LS and Epic Max LS are still both excellent choices for the masses who want/need less spin + forgiveness.  

 

Noted* Mav hasn't been playing very well and it's surely not the driver to blame.  Maybe he needs more time to tinker or that he's very particular.  Who knows.

McNealy likes his driver to sit quite open, and retail Epic Speed can easily be made to do that because of the sole design. It also has a much more rounded shape than most anything else recent from Callaway. To my eye, it looks almost spherical.

[Double Dodger]

3 hours ago, Avidswampthing66 said:

The Epic Max LS is very forgiving as it should be.  Should be easier to hit.   If the ball striking is not there, the TD can be harsh.  I thought it curious this year that so many amateurs jumped into the TD head, as witnessed by this thread.   The Rogue Max LS and Epic Max LS are still both excellent choices for the masses who want/need less spin + forgiveness.  

 

Noted* Mav hasn't been playing very well and it's surely not the driver to blame.  Maybe he needs more time to tinker or that he's very particular.  Who knows.

 

Maybe it’s just the lead tape is 0.2 grams off. 

[Double Dodger]

When chasing the sun, sooner or later you’ll get burned. Taylormade and Callaway are in a constant battle of who can bring out the next “great white driver” hype. Desire to be the next  bestest thing for the next year will eventually produce a real turd.