While every facet of Callaway’s designs in recent years have been incredibly successful, when it comes to the Rogue/Mavrik release cycle, fairways have always managed to be true showstoppers. So, for those wondering if that trend might continue, you can sleep easy now because these Rogue fairways aren’t a watered down version of anything, these are fairways with all new tech in them…all three of them.
Callaway Rogue ST MAX Fairways
Yes, marketing is marketing, but according to the Callaway R&D team these are the fastest fairways that they have created to date, and it all has to do with the fact that it is totally different than anything they have ever done before.
It all starts with Jailbreak. Now, yes, you have heard that before, but really it truly does start there with the new Rogue line as this is an all new take with Jailbreak ST. You see, this is a truly unique variation on Jailbreak, and it is one of three different designs used in the Rogue lineup. Thanks to A.I. Optimization, Callaway looked for a better way. That way is actually placing two structures at the absolute heel and toe perimeter of the clubface to keep the vertical stiffness, but totally free up the Face Cup to work without constraint. Translation? Same stability and retention, but with way more ball speed creation.
The next design step is the use of a Tungsten Speed Cartridge, and though the name is the same as the one used in the Rogue ST drivers, the placement and shape here is totally different because a fairway is totally different than a driver. Here the weight is placed in the front extreme perimeter and not the rear, 27-28g of tungsten to be exact, which helps create a low and forward CG in the fairways. This placement optimized where most miss on a fairway wood, low, and helps maximize playability.
Also, A.I. face optimization is alive and well with every single head in each of the three lines having a totally unique and one of a kind design. Using a new high strength C300 Face Cup, which has been used by others before but is a first for Callaway, they have been able to further prioritize speed, launch, and spin in both creation and retention.
Callaway Rogue ST MAX D Fairways
The name says it all here, these are the highest launching and most draw weighted fairway option of the Rogue ST release. These are for the golfer who needs and seeks the most shot shape correction, beyond just draw bias as the face angle, loft, and lie of this design is also optimized for this segment of player through the companies extensive fitting matrix.
The MAX D is available in both RH and LH in 3 (16°), 5 (19°), and 7 (22°) wood models.
Callway Rogue ST MAX Fairways
This is the model which will appeal to the largest portion of the bell curve, this is the fairway wood which is all about high MOI in an easy to launch off the tee and turf package. The MAX maintains a neutral overall ball flight and a lower leading edge face shape with a lower heel and toe visually to inspire confidence for a wide range of skills. Callaway has also massaged the shape here to make it as appealing as possible to more golfers, including those of higher skillsets.
There are seven options in the Rogue ST MAX fairways, 3 (15°), 3HL (16.5°), 5 (18?), HW (20°), 7 (21°), 9 (24°), 11 (27°) with all but the HW, 9, and 11 woods being available in LH.
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Callaway Rogue ST MAX LS Fairways
I think by now we all know what LS stands for, these are the lowest spinning of the three fairways models for Callaway in the Rogue ST arsenal and essentially are the LS and Triple Diamond joining forces. The shape is a Tour Preferred one like the SZ of the past with more camber in the toe and heel as well as a slightly deeper face and smaller footprint which makes it a serious tee option. The club also has an additional weight screw low and forward to make it tunable as well as even lower spin. This will be the option for those looking for a low spin rocket launching tee club.
The LS comes in 3+(13.5°), 3(15°), 3HL(16.5°), and 5(18°) with the 3+ and 3HL being RH only.
The Details
Each of the new Rogue ST MAX fairways will be available starting 2/18/22 and come in at $349.99 and standard shaft options will be as follows:
- Lightweight/Women’s – Project X Cypher Black (40g, 50g)
- Mid Offering – Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue (50g, 60g, 70g)
- Low Offering – Mitsubishi Tensei AV White (60g, 70g, 80g)
We will have a plethora of in-hand information and feedback from golfers just like you coming to the THP Community very soon, so stay tuned!
The freed up cup face with the batwings is really interesting stuff. And a deeper face. Interesting loft change in the LS ones too. Excited for people to get there hands on these and to hear from the GD boys!
I want to hit these so bad! The price point is a little high for me, but since I can build my own clubs now, maybe I can snag a couple heads to just build myself!
Oh if only it were that easy…
‘Cause it definitely isn’t.
The 3HL is a seamless transition but at retail it was to confusing to those not in the lunatic fringe to wrap their heads around 3,4,5 and so on. So this will continue the 4 wood although named slightly different.
I know. I will have a wait a bit to do that…I have a Linq purple that I will cut down, just waiting for a 3w head. hehehe
@Tevenor and I looked at each other immediately in the product presentation specifically about the lack of a 4 wood.
But makes sense, people were too timid to do a 4wood and a 5 wood, even if it gaps appropriately it just felt weird. So the 3hl was born.
Yup. The product presentation was an emotional rollercoaster. "3HL mafia" just doesn’t roll off the tongue like "4 wood Mafia". But learning about the tech in the lineup and getting to hit them the next day made things right as rain.
I’ll talk more in my initial impressions post but for now, consider this: the UW knocked the 4 wood out of the bag for me and no, the UW didn’t replace it. I’ll explain more on that later….
That being said, I will be at PGA SS and put these through the paces, lol.
Can’t wait to see if any GD guys got the 3+ LS and their thoughts.
Might make me considering the 15* vs the 13.5 for gapping purposes…even though it probably doesn’t matter for bad golfer like us! Haha
? Agree with you here and hope that they get a fair shake and everyone tries these in a fitting because the ball just wanted to fly off the face at ECPC with these.
Yes, never an issue with Callaway
These are the dark horse.
They are so easy to launch, turf interaction is amazing, and frankly, I was shocked at the spin profile. They spin beautifully, none of this "they’re rocket launchers *because super low spin*"
And how they look at address….
I went with 3HL and 5, and I can’t wait to get them in hand.
This cuts deep. 3HL is no good. 4wMafia is not pleased.
Good conversation on this, they went 3HL rather than 4W because the masses prefer it, 4W has never taken hold, and they’ve found a 3w w more loft is more effective than the 4w that is more a 5w with less loft.
I think so too. The new jailbreak and changes the the Face Cup are big time.
All great info, thanks! I can appreciate the marketing angle, and if it sells more fast easy to hit 16* fairways so that I have even better options at my disposal, then I guess I am all for it.
Still, I identify as a 4w enthusiast. ?
Think of it as a 4wd with more shaft length and grip down.
Excuse me sir. Grip down?
I shan’t. ?
I don’t know what the specs are but I think they were climbing to 43.25 inches. I may do that off the tee or if I’m feeling my swing that day off the deck with a great lie. But otherwise, I’ve got 43 inches in the shaft and my top hand is .5 inches down the grip, which is not much.
Did you see alot more of a draw with the MAX D? Im trying to decide between these myself…. i like the bigger size and the more upright lie of the max d but i dont want it to be a hook monster. The standard max lie angle seems low and it has me kind of concerned as to how well ill hit it. Either gonna be the max d or the standard max 3HL. Did you test the standard max in HL?
I may have to give this a try. I wonder if RDX red will be available to order as an option.
Tested with the standard 3 and 5. I actually mentioned the lie in the fitting was another consideration for myself as the D seemed as though the toe was off the ground for my setup. I’ve never drawed a ball with either but the D went less so to the right which is a testament to the design but by no means a hook machine in my experience.
My guys!! I knew this would be answered quickly!
There were no lefty stock at the time of fitting so we just went with Max fairways in 3 & 5 after I described my game and shot tendencies with my current 3 and 5 wood. I CAN NOT wait to get these in hand though. I saw some teammates hit them and rocket launcher doesn’t totally describe these things from what I saw and heard. My goodness.
Do we need to have a moment of silence for your trusty old 5 wood? I think it’s going to get kicked out of the bag in a hurry!
Can confirm. This was discussed at length and with passion. Callaway has heard the pleas and they are working on it!
That’s one club I’ll never get rid of. But it’s going to have a boring year in the spare bag once I get these in hand