If the new Callaway Rogue seems unaffordable for you, then the new Callaway XR Speed driver is a good option. It has reasonable price with quality equivalent of the Rogue series. The new technology also come at a price that more expensive than 3 to 20 years ago. You can get Jailbreak, carbon crown, aerodynamic design developed with Boeing and a choice of premium shaft options in a Callaway Rogue driver.
All these advanced features should be redeemed at a fairly high price £469 for a new Epic or Rogue driver. There is another option if your wallet won’t stretch to a Rogue. Here’s you can try the latest XR Speed series offered at £229 – £279.
What Makes Callaway XR Speed so Special?
Callaway drivers are so much better than a few years ago. Their performance has increased significantly both in face design, construction, speed and forgiveness, as you can see in the XR Speed series. XR Speed performances may not be quite as powerful as a Rogue. However, its performance is still able to outperforms every competitor driver in the market.
The combination of a variable thickness X- structure face, a carbon crown and aerodynamic head shape result in speed that equivalent to the Rogue series. The carbon material makes it 45% lighter than the titanium crown in the XR 16 series. Callaway XR Speed released with a new Face Cup design that is able to optimize the ball speed across the face. The latest Speed Step feature also results in faster clubhead speed than the previous series.
Combination of shallow face design with a modern Hawkeye sole makes it easy for golfer to hit the ball from the turf. Both driver and woods models are equipped with premium Project X HZRDUS shafts with 3W-15 °, 4W-17 °, 5W-19 ° and 7W-21 ° loft options. These shafts also use a matching color with the clubhead and feels light so that it supports the overall performance of the driver. XR Speed performance is even claimed to exceed Steelhead XR. Not only lighter, but also able to produce a higher flight with less spin and faster speed.
The combination of X-shaped patterns in the face helps the golfer to hit the ball right in the middle of the face. The X Face Variable Face Technology also helps the driver produce a further 6-yard total distance gain when compared to the XR 16 series. XR Speed offers forgiveness, design and ball flight that is very different from the Rogue series. XR Speed’s design more rounded with better feel makes it the best driver with reasonable price ever made by Callaway.
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Although not having Jailbreak technology, XR Speed is still able to performs a pretty good performance when compared with premium drivers. The XR Speed may not be equal to Rogue or Epic. However, its speed still outperforms other drivers. For drivers with a fixed hosel, XR Speed that released on May 8, 2018 looks prominently at a more competitive price than other fixed-hosel drivers.
For the golfer who likes a fast swing, the results of Callaway XR Speed flight will feel too high. But the ease of use is worth a try.
