The results callaway xr16 driver results callaway xr speed driver results. Condition is 8 out of 10 used, but well cared for, no paint chips, scuffs, dents or dings. To summarize, the xr 16 is bigger and is more forgiving. Feb 29, 2016 in round 2, luis said he liked callaways big bertha alpha 816 dbd and callaways xr 16 pro, both at 10. With that lets see if those aeronautical engineers know. Its a stiff shaft but compared to the shaft in my bb it seems a little softer. The xr driver comes with a stock project x lz shaft, and the shaft. The xr 16 and fusion are aimed at very different golfers you just need to decide which type you are.
It uses optifit adjustability hosel with 8 different configurations. This is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and initial. As a contrast to the shaft in the xr head, the shaft in the pro generally will need to be heavier. So if you generate a high launch andor swing it quite fast then opt for this head. Neither are as adjustable as callaway s big bertha alpha 815 drivers. The streamlined, conical shape makes it look like it will slice through the air with ease. This price is for the adapter and only the adapter. Callaway xr 16 driver right hand 9 degree mens golf driver stiff. I then decided to upgrade my driver and purchased the xr 16 with an r shaft.
Using the usual callaway optifit adjustable hosel i tested both heads with the shaft i had been fitted into by callaway for the xr 16 which is the fujikura speeder 565 evolution ii. Callaway designed this driver to have a big footprint so it could have maximum forgiveness. One noticeable difference is the head seems a little larger with the weight stretched out a bit at the back of the crown. Newer callaway drivers are introduced in the market regularly with new features and flexibility. Total ratings 2, mg tour x 400 460cc titanium 10 driver regular graphite in plastic. Callaway xr speed vs callaway xr16 driver test youtube. Get the best deals on callaway men graphite shaft righthanded regular golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. As a contrast to the shaft in the xr head, the shaft. Many golfers want to be able to adjust the lie or loft of the driver for a number of reasons. The stock shaft is a red fujikura speeder evolution 565 fairway shaft. But in my epic driver i use the graphite design tour ad di 6 in x stiff, used it in my previous callaway driver. Promises of more speed will also encourage golfers to give the xr 16 a try. The pro head does deliver a lower ball flight and definitely spins lower than the normal xr.
But brands like covering all angles, and an extremely attractive sub. It is available in the xr 16 pro and a ladies version. Apr 11, 2016 the callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaways strongest drivers yet. Wasnt sure if getting a new driver would make much difference previously using a taylormade tour burner from 11 years ago. May, 2016 first impressions of the callaway xr 16 driver this is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and initial impressions are that it looks very similar.
Callaway has always been really good at creating drivers with good sound and feel and the xr 16. For the xr 16 driver, we worked with experts at boeing to redefine whats. Callaway xr 16 epic gbb shaft adapter adjustable tip. Fuse forgiveness and speed by teeing up the xr 16 driver. Mar 08, 2016 in profile, the callaway xr 16 driver looks fast. Callaway men graphite shaft righthanded regular golf. Shows virtually no traces of wear, may have been hit one or more times in controlled conditions. Introduction callaway golf has been turning a lot of heads over the past five years with their reemergence as one of the leaders in the equipment industry. The xr 16 comes stock with a fujikura speeder evolution 565 shaft, and we have premium noupcharge shafts to fit your swing. What is the stock shaft and how much does it weigh.
Callaways most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. The notations are ever more subtle the stock callaway hzrdus is labeled t800, the tour and aftermarket shaft is the hzrdus t1100. Callaway s most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. If you are limiting yourself to the xr 16 line, the xr16 has 460cc of forgiveness and speed, and some draw bias the higher the loft, i would guess the more the. My trackman numbers do not support this conclusion that the epic is longer than my xr16 pro. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. The xr 16 driver is extremely forgiving thanks to a larger shape for higher moi, a bigger footprint, and a centre of gravity thats lower and deeper. Once i hit one square off the face with the xr 16, it was gone. Without going x, is there an upgrade recommended that is a little harder but you dont have to swing to use.
The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. So far, it has served me quite well and my accuracy has improved so that 70% of the time i am. Shaft is nice as well, although i may go for something lighter next time personal preference. Dec 19, 2016 i have the stock speeder shaft in my xr 16. Callaway teamed up with boeing to create the aerodynamic xr 16. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers. Didnt particularly like the stock shafts, they seem to be mostly watered down shafts. Callaway xr 16 driver right hand 9 degree mens golf driver with headcover. Learn about the new callaway xr 16 driver from our callaway xr 16. You might think because callaway are so proud of their new epic drivers the xr would be discontinued for 2017. I ordered senior shafts and adjusted the club to ddraw and 12. I tested the callaway xr speed driver with the new project x hzrdus blue shaft which is 65g and has a flex of 6. Fujikura speeder evolution 565 shaft light, regular, stiff.
Please select a genderhand from the options listed above to view inventory. Callaway worked hard to design a driver that combined speed and forgiveness, and with only a few swings it will be apparent that the company succeeded. Callaways xr 16 driver was built players of all handicaps, but middle and higher handicaps will see the biggest gains by switching to this driver. The lightweight speeder evolution 565 shaft features. The xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. May 14, 2018 as with all callaway drivers, the xr speed comes with an adjustable hosel and two head choices of 9 and 10. The callaway xr 16 driver replaces the xr model address view the matteblack finish from the xr continues, but new for the xr 16 is the shape and colouring of the raised section on the crown. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. It also sits squarer at address and if i was basing a decision purely on head style then i would probably go for the pro version.
The top of the driver is the popular matte black finish. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver. I use the adilia rogue max 75 stock shaft in x stiff in my 3 and 5 wood though. Callaway drivers are specially designed for lightweight, and it is built with a primary focus on speed. Unfollow callaway xr 16 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The callaway xr 16 driver replaces the xr model address view the matteblack finish from the xr continues, but new for the xr 16 is the shape and colouring of the raised section on the. We created our most forgiving shape ever and boeing made it fast with a reengineered speed step.
Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. If you have any questions about which shaft adapter is the appropriate choice, please send us a message. Buy shaft with adapter for callaway xr 16 drivers at bargain prices. Mar 25, 2016 the xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. Using the exact same shaft, i compared the xr 16 driver purchase with another.
My primary focus is premium after market shafts, yet i am always asked about the stock shafts installed drivers. Stock graphite shaft continued xr 16 driver xr 16 pro driver loft length lie lefthand 9 adjustable 45. Last july i bought callaway xr steelhead irons with senior flex graphite shafts and have played better with them than my last set of titleist 714 ap1s with r steel shafts. Callaway worked hard to design a driver that combined. Without going x, is there an upgrade recommended that is a little harder. Callaway 2015 ladies great big bertha driver headcover light bluewhite. The black and red colors are a constant, while in the xr line royal blue will often make an appearance. The shaft is a key component to speed, thats why xr comes stock with the new project x lz. He said he liked the shape and muted sound of the big bertha alpha 816 dbd, but the xr 16 pro felt lighter to him and he was carrying his drives farther with the same consistency. For the xr 16 driver, we worked with experts at boeing to redefine whats possible with club speed and aerodynamics. In order to make it lower spinning, the callaway xr pro 16 driver has a more traditional shape with a taller face than the standard model to make it more compact.
Callaway worked with the aerodynamics experts at boeing to reach a completely new threshold of club speed for more distance. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. If you have upgraded your driver that is older to the latest drivers, you might be wondering how you can adjust your driver or how adjusting will affect the performance. The xr 16 comes stock with a fujikura speeder evolution 565 shaft, and we have. Callaway s xr 16 driver was built players of all handicaps, but middle and higher handicaps will see the biggest gains by switching to this driver. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. It produces maximum shaft load during the downswing loading zone for greater energy transfer to the ball. Youll also notice that the driver has a reversepear shape with more. How to get the best from the new callaway xr16 driver foregolf. A next generation rmoto face constructed of lighter and thinner ti 64 material optimizes ball speed and forgiveness. It scored well in our top gear test and since then its won the masters and open. This is an aftermarket shaft adapter designed to be installed on any. You can find callaway xr 16 driver on amazon starting from 4. Jun 28, 2018 i tested the callaway xr speed driver with the new project x hzrdus blue shaft which is 65g and has a flex of 6.