Sepp Straka bagged the 2025 Truist Championship with his trusty Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max, from Callaway’s 2024 line.
The latest version of Callaway’s Tour-inspired driver?
That would be the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Max, which is built for ball-strikers who want to squeeze every bit of performance out of every swing.
How the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Max is different
The Triple Diamond name might sound familiar, but Callaway didn’t just slap a fresh coat of paint on the Paradaym. The Elyte Triple Diamond Max is packed with updates that make it faster, more forgiving and easier to fine-tune. Among the tech upgrades:
Ai10x Smart Face
– Callaway keeps leaning into AI, and this version features its most advanced face yet. The Ai10x Smart Face was designed using data from thousands of real swings. It’s not just faster, but it also helps normalize spin and launch on mis-hits. That means more consistent ball flights, even when you don’t flush it.
Thermoforged Carbon Crown
– A new carbon composite crown lets Callaway reposition mass low and deep in the head. You’ll get higher launch and lower spin. Translation: longer drives without having to swing harder.
460cc Head, Tour-Inspired Shape
– The Max version stays at the USGA limit of 460cc, but the profile has been reshaped for a slightly more compact, pear-like look at address. It’s still confidence-inspiring, just a little sleeker.
Adjustable Weighting
– Interchangeable weights: heavy weight forward for lower launch and spin; heavy weight back for stability — it’s subtle, but impactful when dialed in properly.
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Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Max Custom Driver
Precision Meets Forgiveness
Designed specifically for tour, the Elyte Triple Diamond Max model is played by those who desire a touch more spin and forgiveness but still prefer the shape and workability of the Triple Diamond model.
The TD Max blends the footprint of Elyte (460cc) with the shape and performance characteristics of the Triple Diamond model.
Game-Changing Technologies of Elyte
Shaped for Speed: The all-new Elyte Triple Diamond Max shape provides enhanced aerodynamics for elite speed throughout the entire golf swing.
Thermoforged Carbon Crown: This aerospace grade carbon fiber enables a low CG for optimal launch and spin.
Ai 10x Face: Our most advanced Ai face to date, the new Ai10x Face enhances speed, spin, and dispersion across the entire face.
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Who should play the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Max?
This driver isn’t just for Tour pros, but it’s also not for beginners.
The club lives in that sweet spot for:
- Low- to mid-handicaps who want a more penetrating flight with control
- Players who occasionally miss the center and want forgiveness without sacrificing workability
- Players who like to tinker with weighting and shot shape
Compared to Straka’s Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max, the new Elyte version has a touch more forgiveness and a more refined sound and feel. If you’re the kind of player who tracks spin rates and launch angles on a launch monitor, this one’s aimed at you.
Unlike some Tour-only models, the Elyte Triple Diamond Max is available to everyone. Multiple retailers have it in stock with plenty of shaft and loft options.
The Elyte Triple Diamond Max isn’t just a surface-level cosmetic upgrade of last year’s driver; it’s the next generation of Ai innovation and a refined tool for players who understand their numbers and appreciate a great feeling golf club. If you’re the kind of golfer who wants lower spin, tight dispersion and shot-shaping ability, without giving up forgiveness, this head checks a lot of boxes.
But like any high-performance driver, the real magic happens when it’s been properly fit. If you’re considering making the jump into the latest Callaway tech, don’t just grab one off the rack. Pair it with the right shaft, dial in your loft and weight settings, and you’ll get the kind of predictable, explosive performance that makes tee shots such a blast.
Ready to find your next driver? Book your next fitting at your local True Spec Golf.
Kris McCormack
Golf.com Contributor
Building on a career that has spanned more than 20 years in the golf industry, McCormack has spent the last six years of his career serving as the Vice President of Tour and Education for True Spec Golf. During that time, he curated the training program for the True Spec fitting staff and pushed for more continuing education curriculum. As well as managing their Tour department and building relationships with a multitude of OEM partners. Prior to joining the True Spec team, McCormack worked with several of the industry-leading manufacturers as a Master level Fitting Professional. In addition to being an instructor and partnering with the Golf Channel Academy as a lead instructor and brand-agnostic Fitting Professional. He has also worked with R&D teams to assist in product design, testing, and development for a variety of gear releases. He is a golf enthusiast and lives in the gear space!
