Callaway Elyte drivers: Full reviews, player testing, photos and more
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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.