The legendary big bertha is back and better than ever. Sep 21, 2015 the callaway great big bertha driver brings back the adjustable perimeter weight while introducing some new technologies to create one of callaways best drivers to date. Aug 30, 2016 callaway s new big bertha fusion driver comes with the option of two stock shaft lengths. The bertha mini being tested had 14 degrees of loft with one of the stock shaft offerings, a fujikura speeder 565 in stiff flex. Callaway great big bertha driver used golf club at. The callaway great big bertha is back, and it represents the next generation in driver design.
Players are able to move a sliding weight on a track at the back of the club to shift the horizontal center of gravity and also have the option of eight different loft and face angle. But callaway has chosen a different line with the relaunch of the big bertha fusion driver. Used callaway great big bertha driver in very good. It does have a draw bias, which some better players might shy away from, but in my case all i had to do is play around with the sliding weight a little bit to get my personal draw bias setup just the way i wanted it. Jun 22, 2005 the callaway big bertha 454 is a sexy looking club from this angle. Callaways new big bertha fusion driver comes with the option of two stock shaft lengths. Callaway golf introduces the new big bertha titanium 454. The new big bertha came with a fubuki shaft that i feel is a little light weight for the driver. Callaway 2015 great big bertha driver 2nd swing golf. What many golfers think of as the non conforming drivers list is actually called the conforming drivers list. Callaway big bertha warbird i have been playin for a little over the year and have been shhotin in the mid to high 90s.
Combined there are 8 different optifit settings to help further dial the player in. Jun 26, 2015 the golf monthlys test teams callaway bertha mini 1. Here hopefully to stay is a smart combination of dark grey, silver, and magenta. With the big bertha, callaway has returned to the product line that put them on the map. May 14, 2014 with the big bertha, callaway has returned to the product line that put them on the map. Two callaway drivers were tested head to head to head biggest big bertha and epic. If youve read our previous head 2 head of the m1 vs. The first great big bertha was arguably one of the best drivers of the 20th century and callaway seems to think this line will stand the sands of time, as the new 2015 great big bertha has left no technology behind. The big bertha driver is available in three different lofts. I would like to be able to switch back and forth for the different courses i play. Dec 25, 2016 i just purchased the new fusion driver. Nov 10, 2016 but callaway has chosen a different line with the relaunch of the big bertha fusion driver. Callaway fusion or ping g driver accuracy test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru.
It features a light and fast multimaterial chassis to generate more clubhead speed through advanced aerodynamics and a wide range of weight classes to suit multiple swing types. Driver shaft length butt extensions are an easy install, as long as they arent much over an inch long and your swingspeed isnt too high. The clubhead is designed with a lighter weight 198 grams to provide more flexibility in shafts. The fusion is really for all levels of player as it comes in 9. The big bertha c4 driver is the friendliest high velocity driver ever. This iron features the thinnest cupface in company history to maximize ball speed off the face. The driver we tested was the big bertha alpha 815 in 9. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha and. This allows you to switch seamlessly from your pro line stock shaft to the aldila nvs nxt 55 with the quick turn of a wrench. In my study the distance gains of the 2 newer drivers were about 5 yards and that was due to the fact that the bbb had a lot more spin. The nvs orange was born to perform and continues to withstand the test of time. To find out, we put big bertha fusion to the test with both 44.
Both were tested at 9 loft epic weight slider in neutral position. List of conforming drivers and illegal drivers in golf. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha. With the biggest big bertha released in 1997, this year marks 20 laps around the sun for callaway. It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. The big bertha c4 uses patented compress ion cured carbon composite c4 technology to deliver new levels of performance. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a better player. The driver incorporates new materials and processes to help golfers generate more clubhead speed with unparalleled forgiveness. This is our highest rated certified preowned condition.
Ive played numerous drivers everything produced since the ft3 and shaft lengths over the years, but this setup is the best for my 90mph swing speed. With the return of an old friend with the relaunch of big bertha driver in 20 it was surely only a matter of time before callaway delved back into the box marked iconic golf club names to bring us the great big bertha driver yes i am ancient enough to remember the first time round when the outrageously bigger 253cc version of the big bertha was the ground breaking driver of its time. With the amount of adjustably that this club offers four degrees in loft, fade and draw bias it is. Introduction it was awfully exciting when callaway brought big bertha name back to golf and, with apologies to the drivers of the past two years, the new great big bertha. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha fusion driver with ust recoil 450f4 stiff flex shaft. The club promises to be long and accurate, and i find it to be both. The callaway great big bertha is a driver that can be fitted to a wide variety of golfers. Driver shaft length if you cut from the butt end you are talkin a very little change in stiffness as compared to cutting from the tip.
The test our tester is a 3 handicap with an average distance off the tee and a driver club speed of 107 mph. Use this chart to select the proper driver shaft 3d image video. Callaway apex, big bertha demofitting cart recoil es iron shaft w adaptergrip. Testing was done with drivers in the neutral 9 loft position. Rated 4 out of 5 by anonymous from good clubs if you dont mind the awful finish the big bertha irons are decent clubs but the gun metal finish is not fit for purpose i have used the clubs for about ten rounds from new and they look like a purchase from a charity shop. Oct 28, 2015 the original big bertha driver was tested in 10 degrees with a stock true temper memphis 10 steel shaft, while the new great big bertha driver was tested in 10. Introducing great big bertha driver the new callaway great big bertha driver is designed to get the most distance for all golfers. This shaft comes with a preinstalled adapter of your choice and tour velvet 360 grip. With the callaway big bertha driver, every golfer can gain distance and forgiveness off the tee. Not sure wo testing epic or rogue would add significant gains.
Their larger size makes them longer and more forgiving than fairway woods off the tee, but smart sole shaping allows them to be a threat. Rated 5 out of 5 by frankenstein from in my bag in my golf bag, are the following 2019 callaway big bertha hybrids. Depending on which shaft, the great big bertha can either play as a lighter weight driver designed. The original big bertha driver was tested in 10 degrees with a stock true temper memphis 10 steel shaft, while the new great big bertha driver was tested in 10. On course testing of the callaway fusion and the ping g driver for golfers wanting to see real. Big bertha fusion shaft types and length callaway community. Seven golfers with handicaps ranging from 015 and driver swing speeds between 90 and 115 mph participated in this test. I would have preferred to have shaft options that are offered with the alpha series driver. This driver is a technological breakthrough that includes a multimaterial aerodynamic shape and a sliding weight so that you leave no yard behind. The golf monthlys test teams callaway bertha mini 1. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. On course testing of the callaway fusion and the ping g. Callaway say that this is a driver for everyone that will sit between the original big bertha and the alpha 815 and offers the performance of an xr with some adjustability from the 10g sliding weight around the back of the head.
Callaway fusion or ping g driver accuracy test youtube. Big bertha fusion heavy ust recoil regular flex at 44. The big bertha alpha driver is available in one loft, 9 degrees. Try gripping down an inch, maybe put a wrap of tape on the butt to remind you. The ft3 has been my favorite driver to date, as it was set up with the perfect shaft for me aldila nv 65s. Enjoy a 20% bonus in golf avenue credit on all tradeins. Callaway year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Callaways big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. New listing callaway tour ad ev7 fairway 3 wood shaft flotrue. Driver shaft length when i was testing out the rogue the fitter started me out on the standard length aldila synergy which i think is a 46, but we switched to a shorter one and my performance dropped significantly.
Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. Here are the 19 custom shafts you can get for great big. Mar 10, 2014 big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. The 2015 great big bertha has tech like no other, featuring callaways next gen rmoto face, a. Description the callaway great big bertha is back, and it represents the next generation in driver design. Each one flies higher and 1525 yards further than the equivalent number, premium irons, they replace. Nov 23, 2016 to find out, we put big bertha fusion to the test with both 44. Callaways big bertha fusion driver against xr 16 and ft5. The governing bodies of golf maintain lists of golf driver heads that conform to the rules of golf. New aldila golf nvs nxt 55 graphite driver shaft choose. The new callaway great big bertha driver is designed to get the most distance for all golfers.
The head will weigh about 199 grams and the stock swing weight is d2. Oct 24, 2016 callaway fusion or ping g driver accuracy test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. As you would expect the 20year window provided some significant gainz on downrange performance. I did the exact same test two weeks ago between my biggest big bertha 8 vs. When it comes to assisting golfers, callaway has always made an effort. Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to. In player testing with the fusion, callaway found that 30% of golfers were longer with the shorter shaft. Testing was done using a stock callaway big bertha. Head weights were changed with shafts to make testing, more or less, swing weight neutral. The big bertha titanium 454 driver has a striking new appearance with a charcoalblack head and fiery red shaft. The callaway big bertha 454 is a sexy looking club from this angle. Replacement shaft mpf code 1996 big bertha woods big bertha ultralite hitachi aldila a,r,f 6065. I would like to be able to switch back and forth for the different courses i. With the amount of adjustably that this club offers four degrees in loft, fade and draw bias it is likely that there is a setting that will work well for you.
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