Callaway Elyte drivers: Full reviews, player testing, photos and more
HIGHLIGHTS
Four driver models
New crown material
The next phase of AI Club Comparison
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS
“Like the look, felt very confident standing over it. The feel was a great mixture of power off the clubface while still feeling forgiving. I need to buy it! Felt like bottled power. Didn’t need to swing hard and ball exploded off the clubhead. Felt like I hit the dead center every time. Didn’t miss.” – Jeff Smith (12-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte driver
“Not a traditional look — unique. Instant pop off the clubface. Stellar. I need misses to be forgiven and this does the job. Superb distance with the speed I wanted, plus power and an explosive face. Results don’t lie! It’s an encouraging club and a favorite. If I could take this club home and play it tomorrow I would. It will intimidate my playing partners with its performance and distance I need off the tee. A fairway finder!” – Jerry Welker (17.1-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte X driver
“Sound and performance were best of the bunch. Forgiveness was better than I’m used to.” – Will Prue (18.4-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Max Fast driver
“Sound is nice. Feel was clean off the face.” – Chad Nading (+1.5-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond driver
Callaway Elyte Drivers
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Callaway is sticking with its customary four-model driver lineup, with the standard Elyte core model being the driver that will fit the most golfers. The standard model is the only driver in the lineup to feature a perimeter weighting system with three settings (draw, neutral, fade), allowing for customization of the center of gravity via a 13-gram weight.
For its high-launch and ultra-forgiveness model, Callaway is ditching the “Max” moniker for Elyte X, which Callaway VP of Product Strategy Jacob Davidson said is a nomenclature that will appeal to more golfers. The X still features a slight draw bias with a more upright standard lie angle (59˚) and can be accentuated with a perimeter weighting system with two settings (neutral and draw) with the same 13-gram weight.
Callaway also is releasing an ultra-lightweight option with the Elyte Max Fast, which comes standard with a 40-gram shaft and 25-gram grip; it’s also available in a women’s configuration.
Rounding out the driver lineup is the Elyte Triple Diamond, which is geared toward better players. While Triple Diamond models have on Tour since 2018, the Elyte version features a slightly smaller (450 cc) profile and glossy carbon crown compared to the rest of the lineup, which has a matte finish. The Triple Diamond has front and rear adjustable weights which can be used to dial in launch and spin characteristics.
