Golfers are excited and they want to find out more. Big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. Oct 28, 2015 the headline figures from our test state that callaway s new great big bertha driver gives you a total distance advantage of approximately 12% over callaway s original big bertha driver 272 yards. Callaway great big bertha epic callaway great big bertha epic subzero as you can see they are remarkably similar in design, but there are some noticeable differences that you should be aware of. It generates the greatest distance and is only designed for use off the tee box. They feel amazing and have great spin and launch properties but i never seem to have the control i want. Oct 01, 2014 some golfers need a driver with a low center of gravity, while others need a driver with a higher center of gravity. Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy transfer, resulting in more ball speed while delivering a mid launch with low spin, an. The 816 double black diamond is one of the longest clubs. Now, they are launching the new callaway rogue driver. As much as i like the fusion, i am considering an epic or the rogue.
The headline figures from our test state that callaways new great big bertha driver gives you a total distance advantage of approximately 12% over. My worst shots with the xr driver were further offline compared to the big bertha alpha 815 driver but that is comparing it to one of the most forgiving models for 2015. The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and namesake ely callaway, a passionate businessman and well known figure in the game of golf. This driver is designed to improve three things golfers struggle with. The callaway xr driver adjustments do not have the depth of adjustability as the big bertha models but having the ability to change lie, loft and shaft affects performance. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 driver, left hand, graphite, regular, 10. The big bertha alpha driver is available in one loft, 9 degrees. Looks the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd.
Jan 06, 2015 with the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. Jan 27, 2014 callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver tested by handicapper duration. Big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of the most trusted shafts on tour. I played the fusion driver all last summer and loved it.
Callaway drivers are often adjustable to match your individual swing. Callaway mens big bertha alpha driver, right hand, graphite, regular flex. This driver is a technological breakthrough that includes a multimaterial aerodynamic shape and a sliding weight so that you leave no yard behind. Chris wadwick he is a graduate of uncchapel hill with a degree in business administration. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver focuses on the largest, centralized part of the golfer market by providing a driver with terrific forgiveness but also lower spin. Nov 04, 2015 callaway big bertha v series driver 9 distance 9. Its got adjustablemoveable weights like the razr fit and razr fit xtreme promotes a draw or fade bias andor alters swing weight. The biggest piece of technology in the big bertha alpha is also movable weight but the alpha does this in a very different way. This driver is great for players that want the spin control and adjustability of the 2014 alpha, but need a little bit of that big bertha forgiveness. When callaway announced that in 2014 they were going to resurrect that name, they clearly had huge shoes to fill. Mar 10, 2014 with the big bertha alpha, callaway has a driver that is not only a monster performer, it also has the most exciting piece of technology of 2014.
Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha. Does it worth to change to the new callaway rogue driver. This club establishes beyond a doubt that big bertha is golfs alpha female. After testing both versions, woody lashen believes that most golfers are going to benefit from using the epic versus the subzero.
Big bertha s higher moi design compared to big bertha alpha features callaway s hyper speed face which is designed to help maintain maximum ball speed which means maintaining distance on those shots that arent. Both were tested at 9 loft epic weight slider in neutral position. Unique to this model and the big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is the fact that the two ends of the gravity core are now coloured and visible through a hole in the sole so you know what position its in. This manufacturer continues to create popular driver designs, highlighted by brands like rogue and big bertha. The big bertha driver is available in three different lofts. Rated 5 out of 5 by bo from fantastic driver a friend of mine had purchased this driver used on the callaway pre owned site and was useing it at the driving range before our winter golf trip. The great innovation in the great big bertha epic driver the bestselling driver in the u. Learn about the new callaway big bertha alpha 816 driver from our callaway. Dont get me wrong, i still hit it good and long for my swing speed when i hit the sweet spot, but with a little too much draw.
Those of you looking for a balanced combination of distance and forgiveness will be more likely to find it with one of the big bertha alpha models. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs mens big bertha 816. Two callaway drivers were tested head to head to head biggest big bertha and epic. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond. The head will weigh about 199 grams and the stock swing weight is d2. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha. I did purchased with a 43 inch shaft and found that i had more control than with the standard ladies length. The big bertha alpha 815 driver establishes a new driver category. Callaways reborn big bertha topped its class in our clubtest earlier this year. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha the methodology.
Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Jan 29, 2015 the callaway xr driver adjustments do not have the depth of adjustability as the big bertha models but having the ability to change lie, loft and shaft affects performance. Jan 04, 2017 the great big bertha was a fantastic product one of the best drivers out there in 2016 so we were keen to see how the new model compared. With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer can now change the spin that is imparted on the ball by moving the weight at the core, or inside, the driver. Big bertha alpha is the first driver to enable independent. The callaway big bertha 815 driver takes the forgiveness of big bertha and adds spin reduction to provide players with a driver that can increase distance off the tee, even when the ball isnt struck perfectly. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha and. Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy transfer, resulting in more ball speed while delivering a mid launch with low spin, an ideal shot shape for long, penetrating distance. Like many golfers, i used to have a callaway big bertha in my bag. It turned callaway into the brand of metal woods for many years. I asked if i could try it and was amazed at the distance and accuracy i was achieving with this. The great big bertha was a fantastic product one of the best drivers out there in 2016 so we were keen to see how the new model compared.
Callaway s big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. I have to summarize in one sentence, what is the novelty in the new callaway rogue driver then i would say this is the great big bertha epic driver 2. It was time to call the anonymous big hitter into action once more. Just about every golfer either played one or at least has heard of the big bertha driver. Rmoto face the rmoto face design saves weight to move the cg lower for added forgiveness while providing higher ball speeds across the face. Big bertha alpha features the same optifit hosel as the rest of the callaway driver family. In addition, this driver has two adjustable weight ports 1 gram and 7 gram, one in the heel and one in the toe, which can be maneuvered to. Buy new and used callaway drivers at great prices on globalgolf. So come wednesday, i will know if it really is better for me, anyway cant wait. Feb 10, 2017 in this episode i compare my current big bertha alpha to the new gbb epic driver in hopes of finding accuracy. Callaway claims that this club establishes a new driver category. Lets face it, the driver is the sexiest club in the bag, and the new callaway big bertha alpha driver doesnt disappoint. With the gravity core in the higher cg position in big bertha alpha, the driver delivers more distance through a balance of the cg placement, lowtomid spin and higher moi. Callaway big bertha fusion driver or callaway mens big bertha 816 comparing.
Big bertha alpha features the revolutionary gravity core to maximize distance in the most advanced. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 2nd swing golf. Callaway golf big bertha will path2 alpha 815 drivers. I believe a shaft change will keep the distance and add.
Callaway big bertha vseries, alpha 815, and double black diamond drivers, callaway apex pro vs x forged irons, and callaway apex vs x2 hot irons. 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. Nov 26, 2015 unique to this model and the big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is the fact that the two ends of the gravity core are now coloured and visible through a hole in the sole so you know what position its in. Big berthas higher moi design compared to big bertha alpha features callaways hyper speed face which is designed to help maintain maximum ball speed which means maintaining distance on those shots that arent. Callaway s reborn big bertha topped its class in our clubtest earlier this year. Jan 18, 2018 a year ago callaway golf launched the great big bertha epic driver. Callaway was one of the first manufacturers to create the oversized driver club head. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver tested by handicapper duration. Dec 02, 20 the first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. New callaway big bertha os iron set irons choose set makeup lhrh and flex. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver specifications.
Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver. This driver is also a great choice for better players who hit down on the ball, producing extra, unwanted backspin that robs them of ball speed and distance. This bad boy has a number of bells and whistles that will make any player happy. Callaways two new big bertha alpha drivers are designed to help both types of players. Seven golfers with handicaps ranging from 015 and driver swing speeds between 90 and 115 mph participated in this test. Its as understated as a large modern driver head can be. Introducing great big bertha driver the new callaway great big bertha driver is designed to get the most distance for all golfers. The callaway big bertha alpha driver highlights the hyper speed face technology within a 460cc club head that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on offcenter hits. This is our highest rated certified preowned condition. Its a pioneer that gives you the benefit of maximum distance from low spin and forgiveness. The test took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds.
Callaway built its brand on the popularity of the original big bertha driver. For the past couple of months theres been a lot of chatter about a driver that is supposed to be a game changer. So wednesday i am back home on business and have a fitting scheduled so i can really compare the fusion against the epic. Jan 29, 2015 the head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball.
The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is not only a tongue twister, but the next in line of the latest range of drivers to bear the rejuvenated big bertha name. I now have a bag full of titleist products and a callaway alpha driver sticking out of my titleist bag. The original big bertha alpha driver that was launched earlier in 2014 is principally a low spin driver aimed at high swing speed players. The head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. The second generation of the big bertha alpha is here, with the introduction of the big bertha alpha 815. In this episode i compare my current big bertha alpha to the new gbb epic driver in hopes of finding accuracy. But like the original gravity core found on the big bertha alpha and both of last years big bertha alpha 815 drivers, the cylinder does more than affect. The big bertha alpha, callaways lowestspinning driver, is designed for the. Callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers golfwrx. Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver that, of the two berthas, should fit the broadest range of golfers. If you see silver, its in the low position, black and its in the up. The mystery driver is the callaway great big bertha epic. It is equipped with technology that is apparently revolutionary.