Callaway Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha drivers..........enjoy images until pre-order begins

Everyone seems to be talking about it.

 

The new Callaway Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha drivers

 

Amazing how far Callaway have come from the Carbon technology they used in the C4 driver....

Amazing

Keep improving Callaway!

 

Don't expect the weight rails to cure your slice!  It will reduce it!

 

Hyperbolic face, Callaway profile

 

Dual COG for no more excuses

 

This one is for the Alpha driver.  Yes both takes the same adapters

 

Alpha has the carbon crown too.

If we didn't tell you, you would not notice from sound and feel.

 

Transformer

 

Little beefier on the Alpha

 

 

Yes Big Bertha is back

 

Don't forget to sign up for our updates!

 

Just send "Big Bertha" on the subject and send our club fitters an email to cs@fairwaygolfusa.com

 

JD

 

Callaway Apex irons are in the shop! What golfers are ordering CUSTOMIZED at fairwaygolfusa.com

Still wondering what irons you want to play?

 

I personally recommend the Callaway APEX irons which hit the store floors today!

 

Look!  It's simple, soft curves around the edges

(makes the club look smaller than it actually is)

 

Tungsten inserts in the longer irons to promote higher ball flight

(if you are getting roll with mid to long irons, you are not getting enough trajectory!  Tungsten weighting will help)

 

Mid size head with a Hot face

(Ball will jump off the face.  You can feel it!)

 

Profile that gives you confidence!

(don't be too hard on yourself, get clubs that give you confidence!)

 

Now all you have to do is get customized!

 

Want to know what our customers have ordered during the prebooking period:

 

Dynamic Gold  *most popular

Project X PXi

XP 95 steel

GS95 steel

KBS C-Taper  *2nd most popular

Kuro Kage 70

 

See all the customizing options at fairwaygolfusa.com APEX iron custom page:

 

Callaway APEX Iron custom page

 

If  you need recommendations, talk to one of our club fitters at cs@fairwaygolfusa.com

 

If you shoot between 70 and 90 and looking for a simple iron that you can use for a long time and not get board with it, choose the Callaway APEX irons!

 

Those who wanted the Japanese Legacy irons, this is a less expensive comparable product available!

 

The US Tour players are choosing APEX irons!

 

JD

 

New Callaway APEX irons - XP95 or Recoil 680? by the numbers

New Callaway is going to hit the retail floor tomorrow at your favorite golf shop and at Fairway Golf Shop.

 

 

We did receive our irons for stock and ready to go!

 

I pulled out #6 irons with XP95 and Recoil 600 Series Stiff flex to do some number comparison.

 

 

XP95 is a new shaft from True Temper designed with optimized step patterns and weighting to give you a high trajectory and explosive distance.

 

This it the number that I got on the Callaway Apex iron XP95 steel shaft with stiff flex:

 

CPM:  303

Swingweight:  D-2

Total Weight:  415grams

 

 

 

The UST Recoil shaft is a shaft designed to take full advantage of the ovalization of the shaft during loading of the shaft.  It uses the ovalization and un-ovalization of the shaft during the swing to transfer that energy to the golf ball for more distance.

 

 

 

This is the numbers that I got on the Callaway APEX iron with Recoil 600 series graphite shaft with stiff flex shaft:

 

CPM: 306

Swingweight:  D-1

Total Weight:  385grams

 

I had a chance to test these out couple of months ago at the Callaway Performance Center at Callaway headquarters.

 

My choice is the Recoil Stiff flex.

 

(I currently use the 105 gram Mizuno Tour Exsar Graphite shaft)

 

Even though the Recoil shaft is 30 grams lighter (in the stiff flex), I did not feel the club was too light!

 

I could not tell whether it was the 455 carpenter steel shaft that produced the initial ball speed or the Recoil ovalization effect but I did get great yardage.

 

With many clubs featuring the hot steel face on their irons, this year is going to be a year when golfers increase distance on the irons!

 

You might see pros hitting 200 yards with a #7 iron (which some already do)

 

Apex irons are also available with your favorite shafts and grips.

Customized lie angle, hard or soft stepping is not problem.

 

fairwaygolfusa.com has the customizing options for you:

 

http://www.fairwaygolfusa.com/custom.php?productId=CAL_CS_14000302&cPath=400_557

 

If you have any questions on customizing  your Apex irons, feel free to send our club fitters and email!

 

fairwaygolfusa.com custom fitting email:  cs@fairwaygolfusa.com

 

Have fun!

 

JD

 

 

 

 

Callaway Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha Driver information posted on Callaway Golf!

Saw this driver when our rep brought it in!

Amazing!

I am getting the Big Bertha Alpha driver!

http://www.callawaygolf.com/?locale=en_US

Are you ready for the revival of the Big Bertha?

Make sure you sign up for our newsletter for updates and custom information.

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Custom is amazing too!

JD

Callaway Legacy Black Driver - Japanese model

Callaway Japan promotes the Legacy brand in Japan.

It is a special model targeted towards Japanese market and Japanese golfers.

How to hit a draw driver with the New Callaway Legacy Platinum Driver

 

The Platinum model incorporates the sole design of the Great Big Bertha.

It is a draw biased driver finished with Rainbow PVD finish.

 

Comment by the developer of the Callaway Premium driver

 

 

 

The developer regarding the concept behind the Legacy Black Driver:

 

Thus:

 

Wait!

 

Forward weight technology?  Pretty similar to SLDR concept......

 

 

But wait again!

 

Amazing driver coming from Callaway......  in the US

 

JD

 

Callaway New Apex Forged irons - custom choices and JD predictions

I am sure that many have heard that the new Callaway Apex irons are coming.

 

There seems to be a lot of questions regarding how it compares against the current 2013 X Forged irons that has been on the market for a while.

 

 

Frist of all, the Apex Irons are a completely different category of irons compared to the X Forged.  It does not replace the X Forged irons.

 

Yes, it is a forged iron but made of multi material construction.

1020 carbon steel body

455 carpenter steel  (Hot face)

Polymer insert

 

 

It combines feel, distance and forgiveness.

You asked for it, and here it is!

 

 

The irons in 2014 is about distance.  That is one of the reason that many like the new Japanese equipment like EPON and Yonex.

 

It is the HOOOOOT face that launches the ball far.  Very far.

 

Some may argue that irons are not about hitting it long.

But once you hit the #7 iron to where you normally hit the #6 iron, you can never go back.

 

 

The Apex irons are very forgiving.

The Hot Face launches the ball far.

The forged materials gives you that precise feedback for your solid shots and your not so solid shots.

 

There are many custom options as always and at fairwaygolfusa.com, we recommend getting customized to fit your swing.

 

Custom Lie Angle

Custom Loft Settings

Length

Shaft

Grip

 

is key to hitting the shot that you imagine.

 

fairwaygolfusa.com Callaway Apex iron custom page

 

Custom shaft options are:

• True Temper Dynamic Gold XP 95
• UST Recoil 660
• KBS C-Taper
• KBS Tour
• NS Pro Modus 130 Tour
• NS Pro 990
• NS Pro 1100
• Project X 95 Flighted
• Project X PXi
• Projext X
• Dynamic Gold SL
• Dynamic Gold
• Dynamic Gold XP
• Mitsubishi Kurokage 70 graphite

I have seen it, I have hit it, I like it

 

My predictions for popular specifications is as follows:

 

set make-up: 5-9P (6 pc set)

• Since because of the hot face, many would want to know how far the #5 iron will fly before they make their decision on the #4 iron.
• yes #4 iron is available individually just in case you want to add to the set

Shaft:  UST Recoil 660 for graphite and NS Pro 990

• For this type of club, many will be looking for a easy to swing set up
• Shaft selection on this irons will be generally on the lighter side
• UST Recoil 660 feels solid (this would be my choice)
• Nippon shaft steel quality is the best and the NS Pro 990 which is a proprietary shaft for Callaway comes in Uniflex (Almost a stiff) is best for the average golfers
• For the hard hitters out their, NS Pro Modus 130 Tour would give you good control with less dispersion

Grips:  not on the option but we do get many requests for Iomic grips (which fairwaygolfusa.com can offer for an additional charge)

• for specific grip requests, please email cs@fairwaygolfusa.com

 

Your 2014 golf game starts now!

 

JD

2014 Japanese Golf Clubs - Bridgestone X-Blade, Mizuno MP Craft 513, Callaway Legacy Black Driver

Winter is the time when new Japanese Golf Equipment is announced.

 

Japan gets pretty cold in the winter time.

Right now in November on average, temperature is in the high 50s and as goes down to the 30s in the coldest days.

 

Japanese golfers seem to be excited about few of the models coming out this winter:

 

1. Bridgestone Tour Stage X-Blade Limited Irons

 

The Tour Stage X-Blade Limited is a combo set based on the following 3 models:

• #3,4,5 iron on the 709CB iron
• #6,7,8 on the 709MC iron
• #9,P based on the 909 iron

4500 sets limited

with a Modus3 shaft, 7 piece set will cost about $1300

 

2. Mizuno MP Craft 513 Driver

 

Much like the MP series of irons, the driver is made to shape shots.

Trajectory is like an extension of irons

 

There is 2 models:  Power version and Normal version

 

Driver price is just under $800

 

3. Callaway Legacy Black Driver

 

Low spin, penetrating trajectory

 

There is a 460cc and 440cc

460cc is high trajectory draw biased for medium club head speed

440cc is penetrating trajectory for faster club head speed

 

Adjustable loft: -1 deg to +2deg

Adjustable face: Neutral or Draw

Adjustable sole weight:  2g, 7g, 12g

 

About $950 with stock shaft

$1100 with Tour AD GT or Motore Speeder 661

 

 

 

Wow, Japanese clubs are up there.

but you can count on quality and precision

 

JD

 

 

Visit to the Callaway Performance Center

Had an opportunity to visit the Callaway Performance Center in Carlsbad.

 

It is a place where exciting things happen for Callaway and the golf industry.

It is a place where pros come and test out their current equipment, or new equipment.

It is a place where new products are tested out.

It is a place where I got to see the new Callaway products and hit a few!

 

 

Located in Carslbad, it is situated few miles away from Callaway Headquaters in a secluded section of the business district.

 

I am sure everyone knows about the new Callaway APEX irons coming out.

After hitting a few shots, I was very convinced that Callaway designes and creates a very forgiving iron.

 

In the old days, forgiving irons looked big and bulky.  And that was what forgiveness was about.  Larger head for bigger sweetspot, wide sole for gliding through the turf rather than digging in, thick topline for visual confidence.

 

But those days are coming to an end.  The designers and developers are figuring out how to blend aesthetics and performace so golfers can look cool, hit good shots and feel good about playing the game.

 

 

I think that many forgiving golf clubs few years back were not visually pleasing to the professional golfers.  But the designs and looks have been refined to attract better players to try the clubs and I am sure after hitting the modern clubs, many of them are switching to more forgiving golf clubs.

 

Callaway's 2014 line was very promising.  Looked exciting.  Key is to hit it, see and feel how easy to hit.  Maybe we are just talking about a 5 yard gain on many of the clubs but the ball seems to jump off every face of the club and makes you feel that you got stronger.

 

 

Don't forget to wish for golf clubs for the holidays!

 

or you will be left behind

 

JD

 

 

 

Callaway RAZR Fit Xtreme Driver! Just announced!

Have you seen it yet?

 

Callaway RAZR Fit Xtreme Driver!

 

Scheduled to launch in January of 2013

 

In my opinion, on the actual driver, the green section of the driver looked a little more greener (darker)

 

Said to be Callaway's longest driver!

 

Adjustable hosel, changeable weights.

 

Not to mention you can order the Tour COG (2 level adjustment hosel) too!

 

It will come in the U design program where you can choose  your color!

 

Stay tuned for more!

 

 

@ fairwaygolfusa.com

 

We are getting tons of orders for:

Callaway X Utility Prototype Iron

 

Go shop for your prototype iron at fairwaygolfusa.com

 

fairwaygolfusa.com has all the Callaway custom options too!

Reserve one today!

Quantity is limited for the first few months.

 

fairwaygolfusa.com Callaway X Utility Prototype Iron page

 

 

JD

Phil Mickelson using Taylor Made Fairway Wood!

Did you hear about it?

 

 

It was on golfweek.com>>>>  article

 

Mickelson used a Taylor Made fairway wood at the HSBC

 

Painted Black

 

The article quotes Mickelson:

 

"When I come over here, a lot of times I’m not able to hit driver and I’m right in between clubs,” Mickelson said. “And our 3-wood and driver weren’t ready, so they let me use a different club, which is why I love my relationship with Callaway. They want me to play whatever I have to play my best.”

 

Callaway does not seem to expose their "other" new wood line yet.

 

We will wait and see what it is soooooon.

 

JD

Callaway X Utility Iron! Now available for pre-order at fairwaygolfusa.com!

It is the one that won the British Open:

 

 

Ernie Els had it in his bag.

 

Callaway X Utility Prototype Irons!

 

fairwaygolfusa.com has the custom shaft options for you!

 

Available shafts include:

KBS C-Taper

KBS Tour

Aldila RIP Alpha

Project X

Dynamic Gold

Mitsubishi Fubuki AX

Graphite Design Tour AD DI

 

and many more!

 

Get your shaft customized to go with the flow of your clubs.

 

General theory:

 

As the club gets longer, shaft weight should be lighter.

 

Pre-order yours today at fairwaygolfusa.com!

 

JD

Ryo Ishikawa with Callaway?! Yururi wedges customized! McIlroy defeats Tiger at Duel at Jinsha Lake

Just read news in Yahoo Japan website regarding Ryo Ishikawa may be close to signing a contract with Callaway in 2013.

 

article:

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20121030-00000137-sph-golf

After 5 years with Yonex, Ryo might be moving on.

 

It might be an indication that he is more commited to play in US but Callaway is also very popular in Japan too.

 

The contract is said to be worth $7million per year.

 

Ryo has not being playing well lately outside of Japan.  But maybe due to jet lag.

I hope he commits more time in US.  Get familiarized with the golf course and battle for the win.

 

It will be exciting for Callaway!

 

@ fairwaygolfusa.com

 

Get your Yururi wedges customized at fairwaygolfusa.com

 

We can build your wedge to your request at our San Diego location!

 

 

Maximum spin

Yururi wedges are getting popular!

 

 

photo from golfweek.com:

 

by getty images

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try this at home!

 

McIlroy defeats Tiger by 1 stroke at Jinsha Lake!

I would like to see Tour Players play more municipal courses in exhibition and see how low they can score!

 

JD

Don't miss out during the 273 hours of Callaway Sales promotion on RAZR Fit Drivers and HX Black Tour Balls at fairwaygolfusa.com

 

We can get you custom shafts on the RAZR Fit drivers (shaft is very important).  See what Ernie was using below!

We also carry HX Black Tour High Number golf balls!  The golf balls are numbered 5,6,7,8 so you won't get mixed up with other players golf balls!

Ernie Els

The R&A: Open Championship
Driver: Callaway RAZR Fit (8.5degree; Fujikura Motore Speeder 7.2 shaft)
Fairway Wood: Callaway X-TOUR 3-wood (15 degree; True Temper Project X shaft)
Utility Irons: Callaway X Utility Prototype (18, 21 and 24 degree; KBS Tour X shafts)
Irons (5-PW): Callaway RAZR XMuscleback (KBS Tour X shafts)
Wedges: Callaway JAWS (52 and 60 degree; KBS Tour X shafts)
Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG #1
Ball: Callaway Hex Black Tour
Footwear: FootJoy FJ Icon (Champ Zarma spikes)

JD

British Open just proves that golf is a great game! Congratulation Ernie!

It was an exciting finish.  Whether Ernie or Scott, it was a great championship.  Lot of nerves, perseverance, courage and execution.

 

Was it Ernie Els that pulled it off or did Adam Scott lose it?  Probably it was both.

British Open highlights from theopen.com:


Click for highlights

Great Adam Scott post interview at theopen.com!
He is only 32 years old and has many more great years to come!
I like when he names Greg Norman as his role model at times of victory and defeat.
I am sure all the kids who have watched the tournament will pick either Ernie or Adam as their role model and will act like them at moments in life in the years to come!

Golf.com has great pics of Ernie's equipment at the British Open:

Check out what's in Ernie's Bag

Ernie's equipment:
Driver:  Callaway RAZR Fit Driver
Fairway:  Callaway X Series Fairway
Hybrid:  Callaway X Utility Prototype
Iron:  Callaway RAZR X Muscle Back
Wedge:  Callaway JAWS
Putter:  Odyssey White Hot XG1 Belly Prototype


What do you think is the No1 golf tournament?
1. Masters
2. US Open
3. British Open
4. PGA Championship
5. Tour Championship

JD