It doesn’t happen often but when it does, it’s a big deal — well, a big deal for us gear heads, anyway.
The cause of our excitement: regular golfers having the chance to get their paws on Tour issue equipment.
In Callaway’s case, to have a club with the coveted “TC” serial number on the hosel represents something special. So special that it creates urban legend about what these “Tour Issue” parts actually do. Thing is, most of the those legends are just that: myths.
In simple terms, Tour equipment is slightly more nuanced to complement a player’s preferred look, launch window or spin profile. No, the clubs aren’t hotter, just more specific.
If you want the full nitty gritty, here is an article I wrote for in 2023.
Today — exclusively on Fairway Jockey — you can now get your hands on Callaway Tour-issue equipment. Check out all the cool offerings below:
Paradym Ai Smoke TD+: Same head shape as TD but with a higher CG for more spin, i.e., weight port up front
Paradym Ai Smoke TD/S: Similar head shape as Paradym TD/S but a slightly higher CG for more spin (420cc vs 455cc)
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond S Tour Issue Custom Driver
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Paradym Ai Smoke TD/MAX: New, slightly larger version of TD. Mid spin with neutral shot shape. Highest MOI of all the TD models. Basically, it’s a smashed-down version of a TD that’s easier to turn over.
