GOLF CLUB TEST 2023
Golf US|March 2023
As the equipment-buying season kicks off with a bang this month, length (of course) is the motivator in the big decision to invest in new sticks. The sweet spot for others? Accuracy. Forgiveness. In GOLF's annual review of the best of the new gear, you'll get a feel... for it all.
GOLF CLUB TEST 2023

Callaway

WITH A.I. LEADING THE CHARGE, CALLAWAY IS FINDING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO BOLSTER THEIR METALWOODS AND IRONS. PARADYM IS ALL KINDS OF SPECIAL.

3 Things Our Testing Robot Loved About Paradym

(1) Compared to the previous Rogue ST line, the Paradym and Paradym X produced, on average, 200 rpm less spin at 95 mph. A reduction in spin can lead to more carry distance, provided the spin rate isn’t consistently sub-2,000 rpm.

(2) The Paradym X was one of only five drivers we tested with a single-digit carry- distance loss (6.6 yards), a statistic that looks at the carry delta between center strikes and the other eight locations (average) we tested on the face. For golfers who struggle with inconsistent contact, the X provides an abundance of ball speed retention. Even better? All three toe and heel locations produced an average carry-distance delta of just six yards. To put that number into perspective, some drivers we tested had carry deltas between 10 to 15 yards across the heel and toe impact locations. It’s an impressive improvement from Callaway.

(3) Across all three models, ball speed increased by 1 mph (an average of all nine face points).

This story is from the March 2023 edition of Golf US.

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