Callaway Rogue Draw
£469 www.callawaygolf.com
◆ Lofts: 9° / 10.5° / 13.5°
◆ Shafts: Aldila Quaranta (40g), Aldila Synergy (50g), Project X Evenflow (60g), Project X Hzrdus (70g/80g)
◆ Adjustable hosel: Yes (-1°/+2°)
TECH: Draw drivers have come a very long way over the last 18 months and from looks alone most golfers would have no idea the Draw isn’t a standard Rogue. Callaway says there are seven yards more draw bias than golfers could get from the adjustable Epic, which not only helps keep shots away from the right side of the golf course, but also improves ball speeds for heel strikers.
WE SAY: The Rogue’s wider, streamlined head shape and bigger footprint looks much friendlier than the Epic; it’s a huge step forward in our opinion. The Draw head has seven yards more draw bias than the Epic (in a draw setting) and it’s worth remembering Rogue’s lower spinning, too, so there’s every chance you’ll want to move up a loft for 2018. As far as numbers go the Rogue Draw posted a ball speed 1mph slower than the M4 for Simon, but on average exactly the same carry (as backspin was reduced). We love the idea of offering shaft weight options from 40g to 80g; it means even the Rogue Draw can be set up to suit almost all swing speeds.
TOP GEAR VERDICT
A cracking driver from Callaway. They just didn’t have anything like this to offer in 2017. Think forgiveness, think confidence-inspiring big wide head shape, think muted sound, just like the Epic... oh and it’s a draw driver that doesn’t make you look like a hacker. In our opinion there’s never been a better time to look at a draw driver.