New driver .. Callaway

[harpo_72]

Decided I needed a new driver, proper fitting session required.
But looking at the callaway product release schedule, I am thinking should I wait and pay top price for the latest as opposed to paying top price for something that may be replaced next March/April?
I could resort to my last strategy of just picking something off eBay for a discount, but I don’t know if that really is helping me.

Some guidance is required!

 

[patricks148]

trouble is if you wait for the next Callaway driver to come out, you will be disappointed when next "New one" comes out 3 weeks later

 

[Robster59]

I've a Callaway XR16 driver which I really like and you can pick up at a decent price.
I don't believe there really is much difference nowadays year on year but getting fitted is a good option.
Interesting comparison of 5 years of Callaway drivers here.

 

[harpo_72]

Yes, both comments are true ☹️, watched that video and xr came out really well. At the moment I have the 815 DD .. so I should get a yardage gain!

 

[Andy]

Get an Epic, unbelievable.

 

[harpo_72]

Which one?

 

[Jensen]

I would have a fitting now with the latest, and make a note of the spec i.e. shaft/setting etc. Don't buy then have a fitting with new gear next year, I doubt they'll be much improvement. However the current range will then be cheaper as the latest range wil be launched. As you have already had a fitting you'll be able to get the right spec cheaper. 😉

 

[Imurg]

Epic is the oldest on the range, coming up 2 years since release so there should be a replacement of some sort in the offing..
It won't be cheap though....
By all accounts, Epic is still selling well so there may not be a replacement yet.
Apex CF16 irons are still going strong with no replacement announced yet...

 

[Garush34]

Wee bit of information on the rumoured new callaway driver for you @harpo_72

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1702216-just-hit-the-new-callaway-driver-epic-flash/

 

[harpo_72]

Interesting, they mention a 3mph ball speed increase over epic but I thought the rogue already achieved that

 

[Imurg]

Rogue doesn't have the adjustability that Epic has.
That's why the two ranges have run alongside each other for the last year.
A 3mph increase with the adjustability will appeal to many.

 

[Robster59]

But 3mph extra under what circumstances, fitting, player?

 

[harpo_72]

Not sure how adjustable adjustability is, the jpx900 was good, but actually the angle of delivery or height on the face had a greater impact. I just cannot generate enough spin with it to make the avx ball work. Then it became apparent I don’t really get enough height overall irrespective of ball. So I fiddled and tweeked as much as possible, but the jpx yielded nothing of note. I went back to the 815, and that was an improvement in flight shape and height but it’s not that hot a face, the jpx is longer it just drops out the sky too fast, leaving fairway bunkers in play.
I took a punt on a 5 wood rogue with an ad di 6 shaft during the summer. Since using the avx ball I have been flying this out to 230yards and the dry turf has given me more. I have since managed to get the same shaft to try in my 815, but I am thinking a rogue will probably be the right combination.
Of course, I could be just kidding myself.

 

[Imurg]

Biggest difference between 815 and Rogue willmbe on off centre hits.
Rogue is immense at keeping the ball speeds up.
Centre strikes? I don't think you'll find much more but the forgiveness of the Rogue is surprising

 

[Robster59]

You say you don't get enough height but the AVX is a ball designed for low ball flight?

 

[Trapdraw]

You say you don't get enough height but the AVX is a ball designed for low ball flight?

The AVX is a fantastic ball, well worth a try for people.

 

[Robster59]

The AVX is a fantastic ball, well worth a try for people.

I'm not denying that but if somebody wants a higher flight, this wouldn't be your immediate ball of choice.

 

[Trapdraw]

I'm not denying that but if somebody wants a higher flight, this wouldn't be your immediate ball of choice.

I’ve found no issue with the ball flight to be honest. I find it fine, but everyone is different.

 

[harpo_72]

Ball is fine, my flight is just too low.

 

[ger147]

Ball is fine, my flight is just too low.

The AVX ball has been designed to have a lower ball flight so it deffo won't be helping.