CATEGORY: Game Improvement Drivers
PRICE: $500
WE TESTED: 9° (adjusts 8° to 11°), 10.5° (9.5° to 12.5°), 13.5° (12.5° to 15.5°) with Aldila Rogue Max 65 and 75, Fujikura Pro Green 62, Project X HZRDUS Green 55, and Mitsubishi Diamana Green Board 40 graphite shafts.
KEY TECHNOLOGY: A 17-gram sliding weight in the rear helps control shot shape.
Distance
Callaway added an extra gear to the Epic — some testers reach new parts of the course; next-level stuff, way longer than what many guys play; high-launch, low-spin haymakers are the new norm, with no ballooning and ample rollout; noticeably longer than last year’s model.
[gallery:13816371]“Catch it good and the ball just never comes down.”
Playability
Easy, intuitive adjustability; an autopilot driver that prefers to think in straight lines; there’s enough technology to trump your inconsistent swings — shots fly high in the air and stay up there.
Cons
Light stock shaft and swing weight can cause problems for guys with hard swings or quick triggers; feel lags behind performance — a few guys complain about vague feedback and plastic sensation at impact; testers struggle to modify flight once the setup is locked in.
Bottom Line
A buzz-worthy bomber with rare distance and standout styling. Guys love this new direction from Callaway. It’s one of the top drivers in its class.
Listen to the GBB Epic at Impact
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