Golf Equipment Review: Dave Pauley and Jon Levy review the latest from Callaway, Mizuno
As September draws to a close, golf season is winding down for many. But, that hasn’t stopped major golf club manufactures like Callaway and Mizuno from cranking out more impressive new product, as they continue to push the boundaries of golf club ingenuity.
GolfTEC’s Director of Merchandise and Club Fitting, Dave Pauley, is back with Jon Levy to discuss the latest clubs hitting the shelves from both Callaway and Mizuno in this video golf equipment review.
So, if you’re in the market for new sticks (or just a club geek like us!), take a look at their in-hand reviews of some really cool new stuff!
VIDEO: Golf Equipment Review — New clubs from Callaway & Mizuno
New fall 2016 golf equipment from Callaway
Callaway Big Bertha Fusion driver
Key Features:
- Callaway’s most forgiving driver ever
- Lighter head & shaft for more speed
- Longer headshape for speed & forgiveness
- Increased draw bias to counteract a slice
- Available in 44.5” & 45.5″
Bottom Line: A super forgiving driver with high ball speeds across the face.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Callaway Big Bertha Fusion.
Callaway Big Bertha OS iron
Key Features:
- New Exo-Cage saves weight and redistributes for more forgiveness
- 360 Face Cup technology adds distance on off-center hits
- Wide sole, low CG to get the ball up in the air
- Long face, thick top line
Bottom Line: A max game improvement club focused on height and distance.
Callaway Steelhead XR iron
Key Features:
- An improved version of the popular Steelhead X14 irons
- 360 Face Cup technology adds distance on center & off-center hits
- Bore-through design removes hosel weight
- Wide sole and varied CG in long, mid & short irons for ideal ball flight
- Solid feel and sound from new polyurethane layer
Bottom Line: A game improvement club with the feel of a player’s iron.
New fall 2016 golf equipment from Mizuno
Mizuno JPX900 Tour iron
Key Features:
- Grain Flow Forged carbon steel creates legendary Mizuno feel
- Classic player’s club look, sole and thin top line
- Power Frame distributes weight to extreme corners for forgiveness
- Satin finish for clean, unique appearance
Bottom Line: A classic Mizuno player’s iron, but with added forgiveness.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Mizuno JPX900 Tour irons.
Mizuno JPX900 Forged iron
Key Features:
- Boron-infused steel closes gap between precision and distance
- Multi-thickness face increases ball speed over entire clubface
- Power Frame distributes weight to extreme corners for forgiveness
- Satin finish for clean, unique appearance
Bottom Line: All the playability of a Mizuno built into an easy-to-hit club.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Mizuno JPX900 Forged irons.
Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal iron
Key Features:
- Chromoly steel provides strength for a thinner face and more distance
- Cup Face design further adds ball speed and forgiveness on mishits
- Wide sole, low CG to get the ball up in the air
Bottom Line: A max game improvement club focused on height and distance.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal irons.
Mizuno JPX900 driver
Key Features:
- Mizuno’s first independent design for each club in wood/hybrid in the line
- Multi thickness face enhances ball speeds across entire clubface
- Multiple adjustments for draw/fade bias and 4 degrees of loft
- Premium Fujikura Speeder Evolution 2 as standard shaft
Bottom Line: Best-in-class performance in an alternative option to the best-sellers.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Mizuno JPX900 driver.
Mizuno JPX900 fairway wood
Key Features:
- Mizuno’s first independent design for each club in wood/hybrid in the line
- Sole and crown adds ball speed and removes weight for ideal launch
- Loft adjustment of +/- 2 degrees
- 15 gram adjustable weight to dial in ideal spin and launch parameters
- Premium Fujikura Speeder Evolution 2 comes as standard shaft
Bottom Line: An adjustable fairway wood that’s good from the tee or off the deck.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Mizuno JPX900 fairway woods.
Mizuno JPX900 hybrid
Key Features:
- Mizuno’s first independent design for each club in wood/hybrid in the line
- Built like a wood, but plays like an iron
- Loft adjustment of +/- 2 degrees
- Sole and weighting adds ball speed with high launch & low spin
Bottom Line: An adjustable, easy-to-hit hybrid that launches high.
Click HERE for our detailed review of the Mizuno JPX900 hybrids.
If you’re interested in purchasing new clubs, schedule a TECFit with your local GolfTEC Coach today!
