Callaway steelhead iii fairway wood 2nd swing golf. I had a great big bertha that i had been using for over 20 years, until one of my kids got his hands. Similar in concept to the optiforce driver we saw last year, the 460cc driver features a superlightweight grip and shaft, lightweight head materials and aerodynamic shape, all contributing to its. Callaway had a hit on the their hands in the big bertha steelheads. Callaway great big bertha 2016 vs callaway great big bertha 1997. Callaway steelhead iii fairway wood pga value guide. Callaway original steelhead drivers callaway golf drivers. Ely has been the standardbearer in the field of singlematerial, stainless steel drivers and fairway woods from the original big bertha r and war birdr models through the steelhead tm and steelhead plusr versions. I dont want to take anything away from the work callaway did on the big bertha, but ive been gaming the 440 optiforce and more recently, the x2 hot pro, and i couldnt wait to get my hands on the alpha. The primary focus of this renovation was a thing called variable face thickness technology its a hot design item these days. The face feautures callaway s variable face thickness to produce faster ball speeds coming off a larger area of the face. They deliver the finest combination ever of speed, forgiveness, distance and control in a callaway iron.
Two callaway drivers were tested head to head to head biggest big bertha and epic. Shop a wide selection of callaway xr speed driver at dicks sporting. The callaway x14 steelheads are the successors to the popular big bertha x 12s. You can look for new or slightly used callaway golf club sets and save some big bucks. The callaway steelhead iii fairway wood builds off the success seen from the steelhead plus woods. The trajectory and carry was much better than either of the two callaways with any of the shafts i have fitted for them. Both were tested at 9 loft epic weight slider in neutral position. Solid performance, good forgiveness, and fairly low spin. This revolutionary new construction suspends the mimd tungsten weight using our proprietary urethane microspheres.
The original big bertha driver was launched in 1991. Plus drivers and fairway woods and the big bertha steelhead x14 irons. Variable weight chip moves weight low and back in the sole for a lower center of gravity and an easier time getting drives airborne compact, rounded head. Unless you live under a rock, you know that callaway is bringing back big bertha for 2014. The face of the big bertha alpha bottom is taller than the big berthas face. The steelhead xr irons are where a signature shape meets breakthrough performance with our industryleading, next generation 360 face cup. Callaway golf introduces the big bertha c4 driver, the. Feels better at address, more control over the clubhead during the swing, and that lovely ting off the face. Callaway steelhead iii drivers callaway golf drivers. Hybrid golf clubs have been a game changer in the way we play golf. The big bertha steelhead plus drivers feature variable face thickness vft technology for optimal energy transfer and strong ball flight. They are easy to hit, have a good sound and feel, and are a bit longer than my previous cleveland clubs. Big bertha steelhead driver 8 was at the range when some random dude walked up in frustration and asked me if i wanted to take this explicative ommitted driver off his hands.
All of the tested steelhead plus drivers hit low, penetrating trajectories for their lofts. The callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. The durability and reliableness of these mens callaway golf club sets are relished by golfers. The bb iron is a hollow body style head with the supporting exo cage, the larger sole and slight larger offset along with stronger lofts compared tot he 06 model will result in a softer feel with a bit more distance. We believe the big bertha steelhead iii drivers and fairway woods represent.
Its not as bulky and clunky as some of callaways other clubs. Big bertha introduces new technologies while maintaining excellent performance. Available in driver volume 190cc and fairway woods. The new big bertha came with a fubuki shaft that i feel is a little light weight for the driver. Callaway great big bertha 2016 vs callaway great big bertha 1997 become a free subscriber to rick shiels now feel free. The great big bertha driver is back, and it represents the next frontier in driver design. Combined the s2h2 and borethrough shaft design with an oversized head. The steelhead driver is constructed from stainless steel with a lightweight crown and callaway golf weight chip technology to produce a very low center of gravity. This callaway driver has a feel and sound that is uniquely its own. The face uses the variable thickness technology and a small, compact head shape to provide increased distance and improved confidence. Seven golfers with handicaps ranging from 015 and driver swing speeds between 90 and 115 mph participated in this test. This hosel makes it easy to adjust the driver to a wide range of loft and lie settings.
Callaway hybrids are extremely versatile and much easier to hit than a long iron from a variety. Nov 26, 2015 callaways new big bertha v series driver is the lightest club it has ever made. But callaway was quick to introduce their replacements. The big bertha c4 driver conforms to the rules of golf according to the usga and the royal and ancient golf club of st. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The callaway big bertha driver will feature the new advanced adjustable hosel which is a staple on all 2014 callaway drivers. It feels so much more solid too than all the large headed drivers that ive ever hit. The design of the compact steelhead plus driver head is an extension of the fairway wood line. The stainless steel head is painted a deep, deep blue. The callaway big bertha os hybrid is available in 3h7h. I did not miss left once which is usually my big score killer after 3putts. Callaway golf weight chip technology allows for a lower center of gravity in the clubhead, which is ideal for trajectory and accuracy. Callaway great big bertha driver when you put the callaway great big bertha driver in your hands with all this technology, youre living by one rule. The big bertha c4 driver is scheduled to ship to retail accounts in january 2002.
Its got a nice look and feel at address and is very accurate. Oct 28, 2015 the headline figures from our test state that callaway s new great big bertha driver gives you a total distance advantage of approximately 12% over callaway s original big bertha driver 272 yards. My 1st driver back was a callaway diablo and i got to where i was averaging around 300 yard drives. Callaway big bertha irons steel shaft 2015 callaway golf. Stock shafts are the ust recoil es 460 graphite and true tempers speed step 80 steel. There is a spring effect to the face, but less so than in the vft series drivers. Balls leave with a loud, easily recognizable, smacking sound. Specs the callaway big bertha fusion ft3 driver is available in standard and tour models in a choice of draw, neutral and fade configurations. Rated 4 out of 5 by lefty luke from small head driver works for me i wanted a smallhead driver and this fits the bill. The big bertha steelhead metal driver features s2h2 and the steelhead design. This is the leader in the titanium golf trends, the 1995 callaway warbird great big bertha driver.
The ft3 has been my favorite driver to date, as it was set up with the perfect shaft for me aldila nv 65s. Over the last several years my swing speed has slowly been dropping and now im averaging 260 using a extreme fit driver. Building upon the phenomenal tour success and performance of steelhead plus the steelhead iii woods apply cutting edge design and manufacturing technologies to optimize stainless steel forgiveness driver distance and fairway wood control. The design of the compact steelhead plus driver head. Been hitting a callaway ft3 for over 10 years, and felt it was time to upgrade. Andrews and is legal for recreational and tournament play around the world. Callaway original steelhead fairway woods callaway golf.
Callaway big bertha irons steel shaft 2015 callaway have managed to incorporate the cup 360 face design that they normally feature in their woods and hybrids into the callaway big bertha steel irons. Callaway golf mens hybrids clubs official site specs. I think there could be a lot of people wondering whether steelhead xr or big bertha os will be best. The name was chosen to evoke the famous german big bertha howitzer. The borethru hosel adds stability to the club at impact for better feel and control. Jun 15, 2017 i play off 17 so am exactly the right sort of level callaway are aiming these clubs at. My next project will be to fit a long shaft for my 2014 big bertha and great big bertha and try to keep the overall weight under 300 grams. Callaway golf introduces the new steelhead plustm stainless.
Its bigger and has a little hotter face, so it goes maybe 1015 yrds farther. Callaway golf introduces big bertha steelhead iii drivers and. While the big bertha alpha is getting most of the headlines, the other big bertha driver is worthy of plenty of ink as well. Callaway sp steel shaft, has a very metallic, steely.
Big bertha steelhead stainless steel metal woods feature s2h2 and the steelheads extralow center of gravity. Big bertha is the name given by callaway golf to a number of its lines of golf clubs. We feel these clubs both speak to the midhigh handicapper but which should they be going for. Its built for distance by allowing you to swing it faster. This steelhead driver is constructed with a lightweight crown and a weight chip to produce a very low center of gravity. Moreover, callaway razr golf club sets can be purchased from toprated sellers on ebay, therefore you can shop with confidence. The steelhead is a wonderful club and im keeping it. The callaway erc driver is receiving a lot of attention in japan and europe, but has been. The callaway x14 steelheads are the successors to the popular big bertha x12s. It features callaways variable face thickness technology. Dec 28, 2018 this is the leader in the titanium golf trends, the 1995 callaway warbird great big bertha driver. Callaway steelhead plus drivers callaway golf drivers.
I still have the same big bertha driver and i can barely get it 220 yards now. Rated 5 out of 5 by ncmike from easy to hit and great carry i purchased 3 to 6 big bertha hybrids and 7 to sw big bertha irons and couldnt be happier. The ft3 tour driver is available in righthand only in 8. At the time, its design was considered highly modern and a radical departure from older drivers. How to hit the ball then the turf with your irons duration. The two can now be adjusted independent from each other. Easy launch, distance, and incredible sound and feel from the suspended energy core the suspended energy core is the engine of the new big bertha irons. Get the best deals on callaway biggest big bertha driver when you shop the largest online selection at.