Tour Callaway Paradym driver - 2022 QBE Shootout

[Mike]

Just wondering if it my eyes, but is that adapter different than past models.

[Go_Blue!]

I don’t hate this.

[leftycabe]

Having played several Callaway drivers in the last 5-7 years, I was super interested to see what Callaway was bringing out after the TXG boys said they were interested in testing Callaway this year. This was especially intriguing because Ian has seemingly always favored TM. 
 

Based on these initial pictures, my initial interest is pretty low. Hopefully, the released version is better looking and tests great. 

[Sleeky_D]

First impression was not great. But it seems like I’m drawn to it the more I look at - sort of like one of those naked cats. I also didn’t like the crown of ping LST 430, but now I don’t mind it so hoping it’ll just take time. I just have this thought it’ll look extremely dated in a couple years though (even more so than usual). The pics where it looks mostly dark navy with silver trim look amazing so hoping that’s how it is person. 

[iNeedMoreGolf]

Its a 2 in 1. If you dont like it or cant play good with it you take the head off and bowl with it. 

Edited December 9, 2022 by iNeedMoreGolf
Lol

[madaboutgolf]

terrible name

[rukahs]

4 hours ago, Sleeky_D said:

But it seems like I’m drawn to it the more I look at - sort of like one of those naked cats. 

 

 

sorry but no, no matter how much you look at those naked cats do they get any more desirable 😂 but I like your analogy effort

[joj]

7 hours ago, leftycabe said:

This was especially intriguing because Ian has seemingly always favored TM. 

Ian is a sucker for blue, his favorite color. He will pair this with a Ventus Blue TR and try to convince himself that the numbers are better. 

[MrCook]

1 hour ago, joj said:

Ian is a sucker for blue, his favorite color. He will pair this with a Ventus Blue TR and try to convince himself that the numbers are better. 

 

This is pure gold and I can totally see this happening.

[StrawPlains_StripeShow]

Still looks better than the TM offering for 2023

[Garydean]

2023 the year of mediocre looking drivers

[BirdieBob]

I have a Kaili Blue 6TX shaft that would go very well with this drivers color scheme....but I dislike the Cally driver feel....so no.

[getair23]

12 hours ago, Kevmonton said:

I know there will be many options but what shaft do you think is in these pics?

Graphite Design Tour AD DI

[Scott0000]

12 hours ago, Mike said:

Just wondering if it my eyes, but is that adapter different than past models.

It does look slightly different, but I think the adapter is installed the wrong way.  Looks like the dot is facing due down fairway instead of in the correct position.  Very strange indeed. 

[Avidswampthing66]

13 hours ago, Kevmonton said:

I know there will be many options but what shaft do you think is in these pics?

That looks to be a Tour AD-DI by the color

[QuigleyDU]

13 hours ago, Mike said:

Just wondering if it my eyes, but is that adapter different than past models.

It’s the same..

[QuigleyDU]

1 hour ago, Garydean said:

2023 the year of mediocre looking drivers

You’re so wrong on this it’s funny.

Edited December 9, 2022 by QuigleyDU

[Davidv]

Same old story as always on this wonderful forum of golf nuts. Each year with the intro of a new driver by one of the big 3 we get hate the color, the shape, the name, etc. Three months later I love this thing it is straight and long, great feel and the sound and feedback best ever. 

[SwingBlues]

2 hours ago, Garydean said:

2023 the year of mediocre looking drivers

 

 

Every year when there is a new driver these comments are 💯guaranteed..

#1 Driver A had a baby with Driver B and this is their driver

#2 Name suxs

#3 Color suxs

#4 I wished they had done this in matte or I wish they had done this in gloss

#5 Did they change the adapter

 

😁

[getitdaily]

Just now, SwingBlues said:

 

 

Every year when there is a new driver these comments are 💯guaranteed..

#1 Driver A had a baby with Driver B and this is their driver

#2 Name suxs

#3 Color suxs

#4 I wished they had done this in matte or I wish they had done this in gloss

#5 Did they change the adapter

 

😁

You forgot 

 

#6 - is the stock shaft a real deal or made for

[Dpavs]

2 hours ago, Garydean said:

2023 the year of mediocre looking drivers

 

Dear long standing members,

 

Please pardon Garydean who is relatively new to the forum.

He simply mistakenly believed he was entitled to have an opinion without being keelhauled for it.

[Garydean]

4 minutes ago, Dpavs said:

 

Dear long standing members,

 

Please pardon Garydean who is relatively new to the forum.

He simply mistakenly believed he was entitled to have an opinion without being keelhauled for it.

Blast away i need some laughs for a Friday 

[Dpavs]

Just now, Garydean said:

Blast away i need some laughs for a Friday 

That's the spirit! And welcome to the forum! 🙂

 

[BlkNGld]

56 minutes ago, Davidv said:

Same old story as always on this wonderful forum of golf nuts. Each year with the intro of a new driver by one of the big 3 we get hate the color, the shape, the name, etc. Three months later I love this thing it is straight and long, great feel and the sound and feedback best ever. 

 

You forgot the part where it winds up in BST a month or two after that.

[blt2280]

What is everyone's bowling average... anyone over 225?

[ASN21]

17 hours ago, meh said:

What is wrong with it, other than the name?

I can't get the bowling ball look out of my head after someone mentioned that. Also I don't like the crown at all.

[Garydean]

24 minutes ago, blt2280 said:

What is everyone's bowling average... anyone over 225?

Same as my golf average, both suck

[JourdanM]

17 minutes ago, ASN21 said:

I can't get the bowling ball look out of my head after someone mentioned that. Also I don't like the crown at all.

Same. I'm sure it performs but it is fug

[WristySwing]

1 hour ago, getitdaily said:

You forgot 

 

#6 - is the stock shaft a real deal or made for

 

a few weeks before launch:

 

#7 -- Has anyone compared this outside to (insert random 3 other drivers that have not been released yet)?  What is your long term feedback, I am in (random driver that is 5 months old) and I miss the low-spin bombs I used to get with (driver that is 8 months old).  Any help is appreciated.

 

Instead of you know, just buying driver that is 8 months old.

[benthegolfer]

3 hours ago, Garydean said:

2023 the year of mediocre looking drivers

It's unfortunate because 2022 may have been the best looking group of releases in a long time. If we are really getting down to it, Stealth, Rogue ST were both super clean looking drivers.