Callaway big bertha fusion is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. After i bought my first callaway big bertha i saw immediate results and it quickly became my favorite club in the bag. Neither has allowed me to be as accurate and as long as this driver. Whether thats sldr vs r15 or 815 bb vs v series or g25 vs g30. Callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers golfwrx. Some will suit fairway more some will be more driver alternatives. Felt a lot lighter than the taylormade r7 i have been playing with.
Oct 22, 2014 i hope this quick breakdown comparing the taylormade jetspeed and sldr fairway woods has helped out. Feb 28, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a competiton between the callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr drivers to see which is longest on avergae using the gc2 launch monitor. The item was coded as very good which is defined as the item may show some limited signs of wear with small scratches or cosmetic blemishes. Callaways big bertha driver versus taylor mades sldr.
I hit my driver and 3wood quite well so it was a tricky club to fit in the bag and immediately questioned its existence in my bag. Rated 5 out of 5 by birdman from one of the better drivers i ever played i have the m1 and m2. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. Just wondering if anyone has one of the mini drivers taylormade are selling sldr or aeroburner and it they could give their opinion on it. The addition of extremely lightweight shafts 42g on the higher lofts, 53g on the 9degree head make the big bertha v series driver approximately 20g lighter than the standard big bertha in the. The big bertha driver uses a 5inch sliding weight track that is positioned around the perimeter of. The new big bertha came with a fubuki shaft that i feel is a little light weight for the driver. Jul 23, 2018 it was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights. Just about every golfer either played one or at least has heard of the big bertha driver. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. So, the new season for golf is just about to start, and you are now here looking for a new driver for your golf club set. Do you want a 3wood that you hit almost as long as your driver, or do you want a 3wood to be a highhitting straight yardage filler. Callaway gbb epic 3 or taylormade sldr 3 comparing. Taylormade sldr vs callaway big bertha golfrangefinder2.
The callaway great big bertha driver is the next best thing in callaways driver design. Get the best deals on callaway mini driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Taylormade sldr vs calloway big bertha 2014 models. Oct 20, 2016 the biggest difference compared to other drivers for me is the control, i feel much more in control having a shorter shaft, which is a welcome change from my current driver. Callaway built its brand on the popularity of the original big bertha driver.
If you are planning to retain the 3 wood in the bag you would probably be looking at an aeroburner 14 or 12 and the latter will be fine from the fairway for a good golfer everything is. The original big bertha driver was launched in 1991. The new era of 3woods has really created a dilemma. Taylormade womens sldrs high launch golf bonded fairway wood, right hand, graphite. Taylormade sldr vs callaway big bertha driver golfwrx. Lets talk about taylor made sldr vs callaway big bertha comparison. I have a sldr 16 degree which is my primary tee club and is fine from the fairway. The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. The taylormade driver with a low centre of gravity for extra distance, making it more effective and easier to use. The message with the sldr was to loft up, because taylormade knew the sldr. Compared to the callaway xr 16 driver, we were around 510 yards shorter. Taylormade sldr vs calloway big bertha 2014 models posted by bee rye on 62515 at 10. At the end, id like to see a top 3 list from you for.
Big bertha, medlow spin, mediumlow launch differences in launch might be 12 degrees giver or take. The great big bertha was a fantastic product one of the best drivers out there in 2016 so we were keen to see how the new model compared. The biggest and most noticeable attribute to the callaway big bertha driver is the adjustable perimeter weighting. Dec 02, 20 the first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Callaways new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. Dec 02, 20 callaways new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. Fitting studios fitting event authorized fitting locations online driver selector online fairway selector online iron selector online wedge selector online ball selector fitting room podcast view all custom fitting back to previous navigation menu videos close navigation menu. The sldr and the big bertha are very different drivers imo. Jun 03, 2014 lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a highly adjustable club with the feel and consistency of a traditional driver.
Do you want a 3 wood that you hit almost as long as your driver, or do you want a 3 wood to be a highhitting straight yardage filler. Big bertha alpha features the same optifit hosel as the rest of the callaway driver family. When callaway announced that in 2014 they were going to resurrect that name, they clearly had huge shoes to fill. Callaway big bertha fusion driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. It turned callaway into the brand of metal woods for many years. Theyre also shorter than a standard driver, at only 43. With the callaway gbb epic driver we see a raft of improvements and new technologies which should make the new product more forgiving.
They use multimaterial constructions and two distinct moveable weight systems to offer golfers an unrivaled amount of control over their launch conditions. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a competiton between the callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr drivers to see which is longest on avergae using the gc2 launch monitor. Callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016. Well take a look at the major differences between the two. At address, the flat black crown and round profile dont necessarily distinguish one model from the other hold the chevron alignment aid on the big bertha. Get your own callaway big bertha driver clubtest index. Aug 25, 2015 mini drivers big bertha vs aeroburner vs other. After carefully searching through the market, you finally put two models as your primary choices, taylormade sldr and callaway big bertha. Its adjustable, lightweight and faster than any previous driver in the callaway arsenal. The great big bertha is impressively low spinning for its high level of forgiveness.
True to its name, the sldr mini is a tiny, 260cc version of the sldr, but without all the sliding weights and adjustable lofts. The name was chosen to evoke the famous german big bertha howitzer the original big bertha driver was launched in 1991. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs taylormade sldr c. It really depends on your ability, your game plan and the courses you play. Overall its solid and quite forgiving way more forgiving than my sldr driver. The first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Been hitting a callaway ft3 for over 10 years, and felt it was time to upgrade. Take a look at our other comparisons weve done by taylormade. The newly redesigned speed pocket now cuts through more of the sole, which increases ball speeds on mishits across the entire face, performing better than its predecessor, the taylormade rbz stage 2 fairway wood.
Callaway great big bertha and big bertha alpha 816. I obviously like the sldr and it performs very very well for my swing. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 3 wood can be either one of those clubs. At the time, its design was considered highly modern and a radical departure from older drivers. Mini drivers have it both ways, power and accuracy. Have a session on the swing monitor scheduled for tomorrow, and have n. Mar 15, 2017 so, the new season for golf is just about to start, and you are now here looking for a new driver for your golf club set. If you play by that mantra, the callaway big bertha fusion driver could be for you.
Callaway big bertha alpha is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. For those who have played golf before modern oversized drivers or is used to vintage equipment, a small driver probably isnt odd to look at. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway diablo octane or cobra fmax offset callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016. Its designed for the everyday golfer, making sure that no yard is left behind. Speedblade vs rocketbladez, sldr vs speedblade, sldr vs sldrs vs sldr mini. The 816 alpha double black diamond remains one of the lowest spinning drivers in golf, and is more forgiving than previous dbd models. The optifit adjustments on the driver is the selling point on big bertha drivers but that is half busted.
Callaway officially releases their big bertha mini 1. Taylormade kicked off a revolution in golf by reintroducing metal drivers in 1979. Been hitting a callaway ft 3 for over 10 years, and felt it was time to upgrade. Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver. Your story about the taylormade compared to a ping driver is unbelievable. Feb 27, 2014 see if callaway big bertha driver will improve your golf game and make you a much better golfer. Big bertha is the name given by callaway golf to a number of its lines of golf clubs. Unless youve been hiding behind the sofa for the past two months, you may have realised callaway has relaun. The name was chosen to evoke the famous german big bertha howitzer. As for picking a driver, it certainly does come down to looks.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Jul 22, 2015 taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. The new era of 3 woods has really created a dilemma. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Both the great big bertha and double black diamond drivers dont look or feel markedly different from their predecessors, callaways alpha 815 and alpha 815 dbd. The stock fubuki felt a little too loose to me, paired with a good shaft im sure it could make a nice forgiving driver.
Within the next decade, ely callaways company made irons easier to hit by changing the clubhead weight distribution, and in 1991 changed thinking about clubhead size with the big bertha driver, one of the most popular clubs in the history of the game. Big bertha alpha 815 driver taylormade sldr driver shirts and caps with your logo. The biggest difference compared to other drivers for me is the control, i feel much more in control having a shorter shaft, which is a welcome change from my current driver. Hey everybody, im interested in the new big bertha 815 double black diamond driver and was wondering if anybody has hitused it and hitused the sldr side by side and had any comments. Taylormade sldr vs calloway big bertha 2014 models anyone hit either one of these clubs.
See which of the callaway big bertha or the taylormade sldr will help you maximize your distance and help you hit the golf ball longest. Jan 04, 2017 with the callaway gbb epic driver we see a raft of improvements and new technologies which should make the new product more forgiving. This big stick breaks the scales in terms of forgiveness its the ultimate fairway. The taylormade jetspeed fairway wood has been designed with the ultimate goal of being an easy to hit, good looking club that crushes the golf ball past your buddys driver. As for spin, i saw a drop of about 10% of spin from xhot 2 to jetspeed, and another 10% down the the sldr. Mini drivers big bertha vs aeroburner vs other golf monthly. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as nike junior gold iron or intech behemoth. Feb 25, 2014 drivers callaway big bertha driver 2014. Theres two companies making a hard push to get your money c allaway, which is reintroducing its big bertha brand and taylor made which has the sldr driver. With callaway releasing two different model lines with their drivers this year, how do you know which one fits your swing. Callaway golf big bertha family golf clubs official. It was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights. More punch than a 3wood, more accuracy than a driver.
Callaway big bertha irons golf clubs improve your game. Callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr video dailymotion. Oct 19, 2015 for those who have played golf before modern oversized drivers or is used to vintage equipment, a small driver probably isnt odd to look at. See if callaway big bertha driver will improve your golf game and make you a much better golfer. Callaway great big bertha driver used golf club at. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 3wood can be either one of those clubs. Big bertha alpha almost unquestionably one of the top drivers of 2014, but cmon, where would you. Way more control than my sldr, i dont hit the odd 300 yard bomb that driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as nike junior gold iron or intech behemoth callaway big bertha alpha was released in 2014. Rated 5 out of 5 by howaddy from only 3 wood you will ever need i could never hit my old 3w off the deck, and if i did it was not a good shot. Its meant to bridge the gap between the 460cc head of the sldr and the 160cc head of a sldr 3 wood. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway diablo octane or cobra fmax offset.
Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as tour edge graphite hkwrga07 or callaway steelhead xr. The message with the sldr was to loft up, because taylormade knew the sldr wasnt the most forgiving driver theyd ever made. Apr 28, 2015 callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr. The big bertha was a solid driver and reminded me of my old rbz when i hit it. The thing that i struggled with was keeping in the fairway. Any opinions on the mini drivers taylormade are selling. Callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr how to effectively. The apw allows players to adjust for a draw bias or. The ft 3 has been my favorite driver to date, as it was set up with the perfect shaft for me aldila nv 65s. Much like utility irons were a few years, mini drivers have gone from muchhyped trend to a predictable part of the line up for many oems. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs taylormade sldr c series. Its adjustability system is also effective, and simple to use. The ft3 has been my favorite driver to date, as it was set up with the perfect shaft for me aldila nv 65s.