First, a large sweet spot and hot, flexible face makes this driver long off the tee with less effort and max forgiveness. Jan 20, 2016 next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. Callaways xr fairway wood has a chevron alignment aid, while the xr pro offers a cleaner look at address. Nov 10, 2016 yes, our pro gained a fist full of yards with the fusion, but wed still happily pitch the xr 16 as a distance driver, whereas the fusion is all about forgiveness. With this club, callaway attempted to design a driver that combines excellent feel and higher speed, and there is no question that the company succeeded in their endeavor. Im a huge fan of the callaway x range, with both the razr x fit and x hot pro being in my bag at one point or another. The xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. 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. The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown.
X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the. Recently, the xr driver was put into play this year at the waste management phoenix open by pat perez, kevin kisner, derek fathauer and jason kokrak. Jul 17, 2015 the callaway xr and xr pro drivers are built for outrageous speed. Led by high speed, more efficient energy transfer, forgiveness and more speed. Unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. The xr 16 pro driver features the same aerodynamic improvements and r moto face design, but puts it into a 450cc deepheaded driver designed for lower spin and more control. For one i lost distance from my r15 that i traded in for this and i could not get it to work a fade since that i my normal shot shat. Callaway xr and xr pro drivers the golftec scramble. For a set of distance clubs aimed directly at midtohigh handicappers, the xr line doesnt skimp on quality, good looks and playability. The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr.
Mar 17, 2017 it was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Callaway xr speed v xr16 pro joel tadman tests the new callaway xr speed driver and see how it compares with the. Recently, the xr driver was put into play this year at the waste management phoenix open by pat perez, kevin kisner, derek fathauer and. I for one appreciate the creativity from their marketing department and after getting to try their xr pro driver i also appreciate their engineering department as well. The callaway xr and xr pro drivers are built for outrageous speed. Several important factors make this the top driver this year. Im glad you bumped this to the top so people have a chance to answer it. One thing youll notice right off the bat is the slightly small 440cc club head, and theres no speed step crown.
Fuse forgiveness and speed by teeing up the xr 16 driver. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer. When it comes to game improvement irons, i really think callaway has nailed it with the xr and xr pro irons. Based on the info available the steelhead pro s will be a smig smaller and less offset than the regular steelhead xr s. The step feature on the crown helps reduce aerodynamic drag. I havent used the xrs but had some steelhead xrs for a while and liked them. It features the rmoto face, which callaway developed to reduce the face thickness and weight to not only increase ball speed off of the face but to allow weight to be redistributed to other areas which help give it a low center of gravity to promote a better launch angle. Whether or not they are a good choice for you depends on your sensibilities regarding aesthetics vs.
Sep 07, 2015 the xr line of drivers is designed and built for outrageous speed. Callaways most forgiving head shape features a lighter speed step crown and bigger footprint for unprecedented club head speed and confidence at address. Next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. Jun 26, 2015 the callaway xr and xr pro irons both feature the face cup technology, previously found in callaways woods. It helped callaway lower the center of gravity by 53 percent and decrease spin by 300 rpm compared to last seasons x2 hot pro driver. Construction technology and face design, in particular, have improved significantly. Ball speed and, very likely, increased forgiveness. The callaway xr 16 pro driver is built primarily for low and middle handicap players. Yes, our pro gained a fist full of yards with the fusion, but wed still happily pitch the xr 16 as a distance driver, whereas the fusion is all about forgiveness. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. The results callaway xr16 driver results callaway xr speed driver results. A next generation rmoto face constructed of lighter and thinner ti 64 material optimizes ball speed and forgiveness. For more on what jeffrey crouch and boeing brought to the new callaway xr 16 driver, click here. Driver callaway rogue 9 deg epic flash 9 deg callaway epic flash 15 deg titleist 818 h1 19 callaway steelhead xr 5pw stiff vokey sm4 48 wilson pmp 55 vokey sm6 5812 vokey sm7 5054 scotty cameron monterey 1.
We put the callaway xr speed head to head with the xr16 driver to see if the performance of the. The xr os iron is the new extension off the callaway xr line. The aerodynamic crown, rmoto face and shaft load are all contributing factors. The xr pro series woods are designed for professionals and low amateurs.
Last week i tested out the new callaway xr 16 driver, and this week i got to hit the new xr os irons. Some players will do better with the standard xr model. Given this its fair to assume they will be a smig less forgiving too. It is fully adjustable, 20 grams lighter than the big bertha alpha, and has a stealthy matt black look. Choice among the three depends on the extent of adjustability, balance, and head weight, and weight that works for you. The callaway xr driver will have a playing length of 46 inches.
I tested the callaway xr speed driver with the new project x hzrdus blue shaft which is 65g and has a flex of 6. The xr pro driver is another big step forward in our ongoing pursuit of speed for better players. Xr 16 vs xr 16 pro driver i really wish i could answer both of your questions but unfortunately i cant. Thats why you get more ball speed at every impact location, even on mishits, and its one of the key technologies that allows us to move the center. Xr 16 is a fantastic driver, and if you have one youre unlikely to gain much by getting your hands on a fusion. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade r15 460 or callaway big bertha alpha 815. Callaway mens xr 16 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. The callaway xr and xr pro irons both feature the face cup technology, previously found in callaways woods.
The callaway xr pro driver will feature most of the same technologies used in the xr driver with a few minor differences to appeal to better players. The callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr speed to help it move faster on the downswing. I think the steelheads are closer to the xr pro irons in terms of looks. Callaways xr pro drivers are built off successful innovations from the callaway golf company. I was able to get my hands on the xr16 today, and compared it to the xr. Instead, callaway made its crown of forged composite, an ultralight carbon material. Rated 3 out of 5 by tbov23 from callaway xr 9 degree driver 5. Callaway drivers in 2018 are considerably higher performing than those of just a few years ago. As promised by callaway, the xr pro driver was noticeably lower spinning, creating almost 600 rpm less spin. Jul 29, 2015 the callaway xr driver will have a playing length of 46 inches. Xr vs xr16 vs gbb you may get opinions all over the place. The most obvious difference is the finish the pro model has a dark finish that makes it look smaller, the standard has a matte chrome. 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.
Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. Callaway xr driver tested by handicapped golfer duration. Also, noticeable right off the bat is the minimal offset, thinner top line look at address, and a narrower sole design than the xr iron. Apparently it is just built for outrageous speed and the race. Under the hood of the xr was the stock blue project x lz shaft, with 9 degrees of loft.
Its a blend of distance technologies led by high ball speed and more efficient energy transfer from rmoto, low spin through multi material construction, and even. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Jun 01, 2017 the callaway steelhead xr pro irons look similar to the standard steelhead xr. I hit each iron with the truetemper speedstep shaft. Last year, callaway reestablished itself as a leader in driver technology with its big bertha and x2 hot lines. Some players will benefit from the higherlaunching standard edition, while others will see the most gains from the lower spinning pro driver. The feel of a club at impact is entirely subjective fortunately, callaways 2015 xr and big bertha alpha 815 lines run the gamut. While the xr pro has a thinner topline and narrower sole, both irons also use callaway s internal standing wave a weight pad see it in red above that better positions the irons center of gravity cg. From the vseries to the big bertha alpha 815 and 815 doublediamond to the xr and xr pro, there is a high performing callaway driver for. A fast, aerodynamic shape and allnew speed step crown combine to deliver more clubhead speed, and the new rmoto face technology allows for a thinner face, over an even larger area of the face, for maximum ball speeds learn more about the callaway xr driver. Discussion callaway steelhead xr vs steelhead xr pro. It was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. The swings are rusty which does provide that extra bit of golfing entertainment. But youll see that my average ball speed was higher with the xr, due to its higher moment of inertia moi, a measure of forgiveness, or ball speed retention on mishits.
In fact, they are one of the least offset irons in the category. They have an open face which allows for quick hands to be neutralized resulting in a solid straight ball flight. The xr pro driver gives you low spin and outrageous speed in a players shape. Its a blend of distance technologies led by high ball speed and more efficient energy transfer from rmoto, low spin through multi material construction and even more speed in an enhanced aerodynamic head shape. May 14, 2018 as with all callaway drivers, the xr speed comes with an adjustable hosel and two head choices of 9 and 10. Aug 22, 2016 im a huge fan of the callaway x range, with both the razr x fit and x hot pro being in my bag at one point or another. With the trade program callaway has in place, i was able to easily trade in the xr series clubs for the xr pro series. X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the x2hot irons of just one model year before. On the flip side of the coin, the callaway xr pro ironhas a classic, more compact shape and shorter blade length that appeals to consistent ball strikers. This is an absolute beaut at address, and the speed step crown is not offputting at all. Jan 14, 2015 the callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market.