Callaway fairway woods have been among the best in the industry for years. Every year, the new Callaway fairway woods deliver exceptional performance and forgiveness for golfers of all skill levels.
In this video, 2nd Swing's Jackie Johnson and Drew Mahowald put Callaway fairway woods from the past 15 years to the test. The test includes the Callaway Octane, Callaway Razr Fit, Callaway XR 16, Calaway Mavrik, and Callaway Epic Speed fairway woods.
NOTE: This video was filmed prior to the release of the Callaway Rogue ST family.
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Had the XR 3 wood since it came out and it's still my favorite. Have tried everything that has come from Callaway and Taylormade since then, and nothing has worked for me. Perhaps it is the shaft that makes the difference. Just bought a second hand XR 3 wood and 5 wood for backup for 65 Euro. So, NEW is'nt always better
So the moral of the story is either, don't blow $300-500 if what you're using is doing the job.
Or if you're on a budget do some research and pay $50-70 instead
Great honest comparison. Was very impressed by the XR 16. It’s also pretty cool that it beats some of the newer clubs.
Callaway should bring back the xr line as a cheaper option to their premium club range
I am really interested in getting a 5 wood to eliminate the 3 wood from my bag. I like the idea of having more control over the flight path, along with not losing much distance.
A few months ago I was able to test the Epic Speed 5w against my current (2016/17) Epic 5w. I was not impressed, there was no meaningful difference between the two clubs. I wasn't expecting a big carry distance improvement, but I thought the newer club might be more forgiving, or maybe was just a bit more consistent, and it was not.
Last month I was able to test the Stealth 5w which was clearly carrying further than my Epic (lighter shaft) and it felt much more stable. I do wonder whether Callaway has been resting on its laurels where fairway woods are concerned. at least for Jackie the XR16 seems to be the way to go
Love my XR16 3 wood. Best one I've ever had
Jackie, why are you covering up your face?
Good review.. unique perspective that I don’t see often on other channels! ????
I would like to have seen the original Rogue it there but nice video.
Jackie doing a better and better job on camera, she has loads to say these days and really knows her stuff :). Drew is always class.
nice comparison. ping, TaylorMade, titlest coming soon?
Wonder if Stenson still has that Octane in the bag
Razrhawk still have good memories. Should have held on to those woods
XR 16 driver test vs later callaway drivers please.
I always enjoy these comparisons. There's a bit of nostalgia for some like myself that played these older clubs and gives owners or perspective buyers of older used clubs how much value there may still be in those clubs compared to their brand new, more expensive counterparts.
Play the lightest shaft possible with the right flex, feel and stability to maximize efficiency and consistency. Ventus is great. I'd like to see lines like that push the lightweight limit.
I still play the callaway xr pro 3 wood (model before the xr16) and its as long/longer than anything there is today!
Their woods/drivers perform well…but they are shockingly ugly. The original Big Bertha was one of the most aesthetically pleasing clubs ever made.
Is this an older video that just got finished editing? Just curious why no Rogue ST.
Nice comparison video. Thanks!
Put that XR-16 in the bag.