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!
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I prefer the Rogue over STZ in terms of feel, sound, forgiveness, and distance. Get the right shaft in it – best Callaway Fwy I’ve played in over two decades.
Thank you for the feedback sir. Gosh I’m pretty happy with the stz but now will try out to compare for sure.
The STz had a steeper face in them which mentally made them easier to hit off the tee for me but not by much, but the reverse in the fairway. The Rogue ST is much easier to me to hit quality shots off of tighter lies. I’d give the dispersion to the Rogue ST as well as it’s much more stabilized when striking the ball and had significantly better shots off mishits.
I found similar with the STZ as well, great off the tee but without shots are not the easiest for me personally. Was hoping the Rouge ST would make hitting without a tee a little easier.
I found it does and I’m absolutely loving these woods.
My 31 yr old son just bought the Rogue ST LS 13.5 in Tensei White XS and he claims to be getting 280 carry off the deck. But he played hs golf and is swinging faster now. He is beastly. He bought the Rogue over the Stealth Plus because his miss with the Rogue was a cut while the miss with Stealth Plus was a draw. For him, the Stealth only produced one more yard of carry on the monitor. He can deal with a cut so he picked up the Rogue. Plus, he said, it’s $100 less.
That is some insane numbers that I can’t even get close to with my best drives. Great to hear these seem easier off the deck and now I can’t wait to try them out against my stz. Thanks again for the info ?
He just left he USAF and was staying in shape. He’s been playing golf when invited. He also hit those balls around Salt Lake City so he has some altitude advantage but then he hit those outside with range balls. lol.
This club is an absolute weapon on the course.
That is great. What 5 wood are you coming from. Im still playing the Mavrik Max 5 wood because I have been very happy with it and not sure how much of an improvement the Epic Max 3 wood or the Rogue ST 3 wood would be over it and have not hit one. I love the Rogue Max ST driver.
Like I said to Johnny Wunder, I think these are slept on compared to the driver.
This is what the Callaway folks kept talking about and where really excited about at The Grandaddy. They really have delivered some outstanding woods in this series that are absolute rockets, that just so happen to be really stabile.
My favorite was on a 400 yard par 4 that tightens up at 140 yards out. It was downwind with a little off the right. I started it right on the edge of the fairway and let the wind to it to the center of the fairway 110 yards out. Perfection!
Took advantage of a 50% trade in Bonus and picked up a Rogue ST Max 5 wood with a Fuji Pro 2.0 shaft in it. (What I was originally fit with at Club Champion)
Still cheaper than trying to buy a new or used G425 Max 5 wood.
So a little hurt however If they don’t work, they got to go while season is "Young"
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I finally felt the ball explode off the face instead of just feel like I hit it. I was getting 270 out of my 3w and 250 out of the 5w. That’s 20 yards farther each than my previous 3 and 5 wood. A lot of it has to be roll though since I can’t seem to get these super high in the air. Struggling more than I expected with that with my 5w. I use my 5w on two or three holes regularly to tee off and launch is a huge factor why. I’m going to need to figure that out soon.
Regarding distance, I know those aren’t going to be my average once I use them more regularly but it was cool to see that sort of distance and my 3w may be a good option off the tee while keeping distance up if my driver ends up struggling on some days.
Very cool! Hopefully he sticks with it!
The 5w is just soooooo filthy good. Love hitting it off the fairway or out of the manageable rough the ball comes off the face so fast and high and always lands so soft.
The second was a bit of a prayer on a par 5 and I bailed out a bit, but I love the fact that I’m confident in hitting this club and letting it fall right a little.
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I have the LS 3 wood, but it took me some getting used to. The face looked really open to me at first. Any chance you’re closed at setup?
No idea for sure but it doesn’t look like it to me. Especially since I smoke them off a tee. It’s confusing for sure
Hit the 15 (at 43.5 inches) off a par 5 for 250 (wind aided), then hit the 16.5 at 250 out, and was within 30, chipped on and sank the 10 foot birdie.
Same story – when I am 200+ out the 16.5 gets the call. When driver is wonking out, the 15 deg gets the call.
I may take out the Ping Hybrid and use the Rogue ST Max 7 wd.
Must get driver under control.
How is the tensei av white 75 shaft comparable to a HZRDUS yellow? I would go xstiff in the tensei if anything also
I’m also mulling over the max vs LS, but as the LS has a fade bias I guess that means me with the max.
I appreciate any info
For your consideration, the MMT 60 or 70 XFlex
I ended up just going with the tensei white xstiff -1/4", so we shall see.. I didn’t want to overthink it then miss the trade bonus like last time haha thanks for the input!
My older son did the LS in the Tensei white x-stiff – good choice.
This will be a fun club. Are you trying to replace the 4H with higher launch and more steeper landing?
Oh crap I put that in the wrong thread. I’m short but I was thinking about putting the Rogue Max St 7 wood to replace my 4H
But my god off the tee, I can’t get over how good these feel
3w and 5w have been great off tee and fairway. Rough, depends but sometimes I can still get away using 5w.
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Trying negotiate a trip the the range once the kiddo is asleep