Callaway PARADYM Limited Edition Tour Hat Cap

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The P790 had a spin rate of over 5000rpm and a carry distance of at least 3 yards longer. Ball speeds were 2mph faster, and it launched higher. This was eclipsing the Callaway in every performance department and in my opinion it looked a little better. Not good signs for the Paradym other than I would say it sounded and felt a bit better - its wasn't as loud as P790. After a re-vamp of the popular Rogue series in 2022, 2023 sees Callaway introduce a new range of clubs, boldly named Paradym. Our policy does not cover parralel imports where the item may be genuine but come from outside the EU where many warranties are invalid and/or different components are used. I had a buzz about the distance and felt confident over the ball when testing the Paradym irons, but how would they fare against the 2021 TaylorMade P790s?

Callaway's A.I. designed technology is applied to a high-strength forged 455 face, creating what Callaway call their most powerful forged iron face ever, with each individual face being uniquely optimised for more speed, higher launch,During testing I found the 6 iron effortlessly cleared the 150 yard carry mark with my longest shot reaching 160 yards in carry. My average ball speed was 108mph with a peak height of 81 feet. However, my average distance was just better with the TaylorMade and the shots flew higher and straighter which is a massive bonus. Find the perfectly matched shaft in 3 swings"A player can go to any of Mizuno's Fitting centres and be fit to the shaft within 15 minutes. The fitter can apply their skills to the more constant components - length, lie angle, grip size, knowing that our Fitting System will look after the engine of the club - the shaft." Mark Duncombe, European Tour Technician. Just ten years ago the most complex choice a golfer had to make was 'Stiff or regular?' Now custom fitting has thrown up so many options that the average player has more ways to get it wrong than ever. Callaway is using the latest in technology to transform their iron range. With the new PARADYM the brand is combining distance with a high level of feel, to offer discerning players everything they have ever wanted. The PARADYM Shift Construction combines a Forged 455 Face with the all-new Speed Frame to give players what Callaway describes as “the best of both worlds.&rdquo

When Callaway was first founded there was no such thing as a rescue or hybrid golf-club and the typical player's bag was much less diverse as a result of this. Ever since then, however, the level of study that has gone into the game has grown exponentially and has resulted in the identification of an opening between fairway woods and iron. This gap is where the Callaway hybrid sits.

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One of the things I loved most about the previous generation Rogue ST Max was how playable it was. Yes, it was long but it was easy to hit and that was the key point. It seems that with the Paradym, Callaway has retained that user-friendly performance that can make all the difference. Without having to swing the club too hard, I was consistently able to hit straight drives with good distance. A Callaway head is always fuller, more rounded and usually satin in its finish. If you are already a Callaway player, you’ll be familiar with this good looking head. It reminds me a lot of the Mavrik Pro Irons in the fact it is fiery and low spin. Would I Use Them? Callaway is suggesting that thanks to further machine learning and R&D from their A.I. super-computer technology, with Paradym, they have created a 'Paradym shift in performance.'

A new hollow body design features Speed Frame construction for added stiffness to the body and support for the high-strength Forged 455 Face Cup. This construction placed inside the head is be referred to as 'jailbreak for irons' and stabilises a thinner face for fast ball speeds. Who’s it for: Aimed at mid to high handicappers who value a full-sized, wood-shaped hybrid that’s long and offers forgiveness. A forged face and urethane microspheres (of which we have seen in the past Callaway since Mavrik) are said to deliver the ultra-soft feel and premium sound that discerning players demand. Drivers with adjustable or moveable weight, for instance, the EPIC and newer Big Bertha iterations enable you to alter the centre of gravity and modify the shot shapeof your chosen flight. If adjustability is not what you like, there are numerous options which have been put in place by Callaway HQ for maximum performance such as the XR and Rogue models. Along with new drivers, fairway woods and hybrids Callaway have introduced two new Paradym iron models, Paradym and Paradym X. In this review I will be concentrating on the former to see what all the fuss is about.

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On top of this, the navy and gold colour combination isn't my thing, I couldn't help but think these clubs looked like XXIO’s. These are very high end price-wise and very popular in Asian markets, this could be the route Callaway are trying to go down - who knows?

Fact Finder: This oversized hybrid offers moderate offset, high launch, mid spin and a semi-draw bias. You can expect excellent versatility and forgiveness. component or part thereof that is defective or becomes defective during normal use within two years Functionally we’re trying to do the same thing, stiffen the connection between the crown and sole, minimise the amount of deflection in the body and minimise and the amount of energy loss at impact. Goal was to take as much weight out of it, so this wishbone shape is actually 33 per cent lighter and is designed to compliment the face and work as one system." Callaway takes the lead in design with their most important innovation being their Great Big Bertha driver. Not only was this the very first driver to be made using titanium (now symbolic of driver manufacture) it was the first in a long line of Big Bertha products, one of the most valuable sub-brands in golf. The Paradym irons feature a compact head with a shiny satin finish. The topline, blade length and sole are all in proportion, nothing was too big or too thin which was pleasing to the eye.

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