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 200+ yards off the tee definitely don’t hurt! 😉
These are ROCKETS. Completely different monsters from the Mavik line and I would guess that your gap between that 5w and this 7w may be closer than you’d guess. These fairways are my and quite a few peoples in here, favorite fairways ever. You’ll like what you see out of it if you end up going that direction though!
Nice! What drew you to the 3 over the 5w? Great distance with that!
I started with the 3+ wood and 5 wood combo. The 3+ wood was supposed to be a second option off the tee but it wasn’t working out for me so I built a second driver. I really liked the 5 wood but it didn’t gap well with the Rogue st pro 3 hybrid so I went with the 3HL (essentially a 4 wood)
Yeah, I’m feeling this way about my 5W right now. It will always be in the bag or pushing for a spot! If there was one thing I’d wish for here is to add in adjustability for these..
Other than that – love this club!
As you can see from Shot Scope, my distance has picked up since putting it in the bag. The ST LS is the yellow 3 wood.
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It can also be a bomber off the tee for me. This particular par 4 has a large pond that doesn’t give you the room to hit driver consistently. However, I can usually turn over a 3 wood. I can aim it at the left edge of the pond, turn it over and the ball will run up into the throat of the fairway, along the edge of the pond. If I don’t turn it over, my ball will come to rest just before entering the pond. This hole and a few others on courses that I play regularly, require something other than a driver off the tee. I am thrilled that I rediscovered this ST LS 3 wood. I am back to being excited when I have 3 wood in my hands.
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Which loft? Glad it’s working out for you!
If I drove it that far……. I’d have two fairways and zero drivers!
Standard 15.
Surprisingly while it is touted as slight draw bias I hit straight to slight fade off deck and slight draw off tee.
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That’s nice, my 5w is pretty laser straight. Delivery of the face does matter here for sure
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2 tee shots both going 240+ and perfectly on LI e.
Then hit a par 5 in 2 going 250 slightly down wind to 12 feet. Carried 243 and rolled out about 7 yards. Great trajectory.
Loving it more and more.
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Very nice! Was this from the fairway on the par 5 or like the first cut?
At first I wasnt loving this club and was leaning towards the sim2 max HL or the LTDX 3 wood to match the driver but decided to give this club another go and in the last 4 rounds it has been the longest and most accurate 3 wood I have used in years.
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At first I wasnt loving this club and was leaning towards the sim2 max HL or the LTDX 3 wood to match the driver but decided to give this club another go and in the last 4 rounds it has been the longest and most accurate 3 wood I have used in years.
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Those are some fantastic numbers! While I don’t get quite that distance I love my 5W still… it’s got a solid place in my bag
But in all honesty it wasn’t the club’s fault I hit a perfectly straight shot 240 yards. Unfortunately the dog leg ended at 2:35 and put me behind a tree. I took an easy swing and did not think it would go that far.
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the sound is fantastic and the forgiveness and distance is literally everything I’d want from a fairway. Callaway has their work cut out for them in convincing me to replace it
Yep. Totally agree.
I still have my 3w and 5w in the bag. Between those two clubs and the Paradym X driver, the top of my bag is pretty well sorted out for the foreseeable future.
Agreed. My 3w / 5w st max are sitting pretty in the top spots.
However, as JB stated on today’s 40th WGP, the Paradym 5w might kick that out of your bag in December.
We shall see (though, there may be new shiney’s to look and try too!)
You are going to love them. They are so good. It is going to take something special to kick my Max D fw
You won’t be upset. Such a fantastic line of woods
After hitting @Golfers Anonymous setup in Myrtle, I had to have the exact same build. Took a while, but finally got one of my own.
This is everything I want from a wood. It’s so good.
Now, should I buy a third one as a backup? Lol.
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I used the 5W last week off the tee as much as driver because accuracy and fairways were far more important on the course I played than distance. These FWs are fast, forgiving fairway finders that give you all the confidence in the world off the tee or off the deck!
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