Callaway MAVRIK FW Woods and Hybrids

[MWard]

My fellow Grandaddy teammates are doing a bang up job talking about these fairway woods and hybrids. And the homepage article is chock full of tremendous information. There isn't much for me to add, so I will just focus on my experience so far.

Hybrids
In my fitting at the Ely Callaway Performance Center, my fitter Gerritt (who by the way is the same fitter that Phil Mickelcalves requests when he comes to ECPC!!!), I tested the Mavrik hybrid and Mavrik Pro hybrid. Gerritt first had me hit my 5-iron for a gapping baseline, then we started on hybrids. I loved the look and feel of the standard hybrid, but we couldn't get it to launch and spin high enough to make sense in that slot.

We then tried the Mavrik Pro hybrid. While not my typical preferred shape, behind the ball it looked tremendous. Swinging the stock KBS shaft was a bit of a slog for me (that thing is stout), but off the face this hybrid felt superb. Solid but still somehow soft/muted. I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, we couldn't get enough distance out of it and Gerritt was concerned that the gapping would be too close to the 5i.

Ultimately we landed on the 23* Super Hybrid. Since that release is not a part of this thread, I'll kindly direct you to the dedicated thread here.

Fairway Woods
If you've read enough of my reviews to start putting the puzzle together, you'll see recurring trend that I struggle with launch and spin, both almost always being too low. I tend to lean the shaft forward at impact and hit up on the ball, so it delofts the club while also taking off spin. It can make for lots of good smash factor, but also robs me of distance since I don't have the speed in my swing to make the most out of it.

Naturally, fairway woods are always a challenge for me if I deloft at impact and don't have enough speed to get the ball very high in the air. I hate 3-woods. Like, hate them. 4-wood loft is the most I can get comfortable with at address, but I prefer a 5-wood as the lowest lofted deck club. For that reason, we focused on 5-wood in my fitting.

After watching my swing for the better part of 30 or so minutes, Gerritt immediately reached for the Mavrik Max fairways. You might say it's because I hit the ball everywhere but center face, but I like to think it's because he wanted to give me a little extra launch. Truth be told, it's probably both. The first swing I made with the 5-wood was absolutely bonkers. The ball launched a mile in the air, dead straight, and felt like the face was a trampoline. I turned to Gerritt and told him that thing went high. He resisted rolling his eyes, then had me hit a couple more. He told me he loved the numbers for me, but I told him it was just so high. So then he handed me an Epic Flash 5w. I hit it really well, posing like the pro that I am. He asked if that was the window I was used to seeing and I confirmed. Then he said the Max went high because it actually launched like a 5-wood, I've just never been able to launch a fairway wood properly until now. Mind. Blown.

The decision was made then and there: Mavrik Max 5-wood with stock Project X Riptide 70 stiff. We discussed my disdain for 3-woods, but he assured me that the characteristics of the wood would be good and I would be able to launch it.

In the wild
All my positive vibes about the fairways center on the 5w. So let's get the not so positive stuff out of the way: The 3-wood. I just can't hit it consistently. I have hit it ok a few times, and it is forgiving, but with my delivery right now nothing with that loft will launch enough for what I need.

But the 5-wood. My GOD the 5-wood!!! Let me paint this picture for you. The 18th hole at the Clive Course is a long par 4, about 440 if I remember correctly. I'm terrible at remembering this stuff, but I seem to recall that the tee box is slightly elevated. I hit what felt like a good drive, but tugged it a bit to a sidehill lie on the left side of the fairway. It had been raining, and while there was no thunder and the lightning in the skies, that's because it was all in my head thanks to party boy @Luke WilliamsCG and his pre-nest influence from the night before. I get to my ball, and I'm still like 230 out. The hole doglegs gently to the left, but the green is elevated, and fronted on the left with a large bunker and short right with another nasty bunker. The green is big back to front, but if you're not going to hit it up the gut, it's a long carry to the right side of the green.

I'm standing over my ball and @LaQuintaLooper gives me the number. 230?! I look at @EthanatorCG like WTF dude who picked these tees?! I'm wet. I'm hungover. My hands are wet. But I didn't get in the motherf-----g Grandaddy to lay up! On a par 4!!! So I decide f- it, I'll take the 5w. Ball below my feet, wet grass, elevated green with absolutely nowhere to miss. Our member host Lars is standing up on the green thinking "What is this idiot doing?" Then I make the swing, and the ball rockets off the face with this mid, penetrating gentle fade. It carries on the front 3rd of the green, takes the left to right slope, and finished about 15' short of the hole. Absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best fairway wood shots of my entire life.

Since that day, I've had other similar shots with this 5-wood. Hit a less than stellar drive, then knock it on the green from 225. It's like rinse and repeat with this thing.

Conclusion (for now!)
The hybrids are excellent. They are fast, but definitely get fit. If I could find a little more speed in my swing I would game the Pro because of its better launch and spin conditions for me.

The fairways are absolute rockstars. I loved my Rogue 5-wood, but I never hit shots with it like I have with this Mavrik Max 5-wood. I'm not giving up on the 3-wood, I just need to find some confidence. But the 5-wood is a weapon that won't leave me bag for a long time.

Man.. I bet that 5w would make me giggle when I hit it. When I get my EF 5w all good to go, we should discuss a little side by side action and see what that looks like. You know, for content.

 

[tomcat]

I am thinking of going 3h and replace my 5 w. The mavrik max seems to be perfect. But I must admit I liked the look of the pro version better.

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If you're able to test them all out, give both the hybrids and the Mav 5w. I suppose depending on how you're intending to use the particular club would lead you one direction or the other, but you have some good options.

 

[tequila4kapp]

I promised some pictures of the pro hybrid. These aren't top notch pictures like @radiman, and the sole is a little dirty, but here you go:

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Thanks for the pix!

Looks like you had some toe side contact. But IIRC your review said all your shots were dead straight. Very interesting.

 

[bigskyirish]

Thanks for the pix!

Looks like you had some toe side contact. But IIRC your review said all your shots were dead straight. Very interesting.

Best guess would be that the toe side contact was the draw on the par 3. I may have also hit it on the grass at home a few times since then, but I would definitely say that any toe side contact has not been particularly punishing.

 

[fuffle master]

I love the write-up. Looking and reading some of the posts, I would expect the MAVRIK Max would be my best-suited club(s).

I have to say I am not a fan of the orange coloring. I understand the need to change colors from the Rogue Blue or Epic Green Yellow. However, I would hit whatever helps me the most. I just am not a fan of Orange and Red colors in the color palette.

 

[McLovin]

I have to say I am not a fan of the orange coloring. I understand the need to change colors from the Rogue Blue or Epic Green Yellow. However, I would hit whatever helps me the most. I just am not a fan of Orange and Red colors in the color palette.

it's so subtle in person

 

[Snickerdog]

Something I was thinking last night on, with these fairways compared to others I have played, the mishits are much less penal for distance.
I really think with using the AI to desing the face that they have improved the forgiveness 100x over.
The other thing is how much easier it seems to me to work the ball.

 

[HarryPotter]

mavrik max hybrid vs super hybrid...your take?

Super hybrid is Fade biased and for the better player so totally different beast

 

[JDax]

I'll stand by my comment in my wrap up video with @JDax , these will be the stars of the release IMO. As much as the drivers will be game changers for many, the fairways will be better imo. I ordered a Max HW because that club is my get out of any situation solution, and this line makes it even that much easier.

I wasn’t looking to replace my Rogue SZ 3W+ but after talking to @mikeg_74 ... I’ve got to at least hit it...

 

[zbeekner4]

One thing I need to point out about these clubs is my surprise to what worked best for me. My driver SS usually hovers around 110 and I play a fade to give a baseline.

I got a Mavrik SZ 9 degree driver but then ended up in the standard 3+ Mavrik wood and standard Mavrik 3 hybrid. I thought for sure I’d be in the pro version but the numbers and ball flight were just too good to ignore with the standard versions. I can’t stress the importance of not only getting fit but trying each and every head despite what you *think will be best for your game.

 

[Snickerdog]

I wasn’t looking to replace my Rogue SZ 3W+ but after talking to @mikeg_74 ... I’ve got to at least hit it...

Oh you definitely need to hit it, but then you will order it. So much better than the Rogue, feel , sound and forgiveness.

 

[mikey6866]

Last I checked Cally won’t accommodate for swing weight. Things may have changed though.

Oh and sorry guys for the length confusion. Lol
I should have been clearer on My original post. All fairway woods are too long for me these days. When I saw the new Mav specs pushing it even longer it bummed me out.

Good news is there are other options these days like the Super Hybrid and Wilson Fy for people wanting a FW type club in a shorter length.

I've ordered dozens of clubs from callaway in the past and if its just .25" than I would agree they are not going to adjust the swingweight because its so minimal. But every driver i have ordered from them has been swingweight adjusted due to shorter length. They have been adjusting swingweights in clubs for a long long time. If somebody ordered one of these fairways - 1" I would certainly expect that callaway would put a heavier weight in head prior to shipping it to customer.

 

[Jman]

Something that a couple of the guys have mentioned and I put in the homepage article I want to draw attention to with the fairways.

They wanted and got driver like CT measurements off the faces of these, that’s no joke. My peak with the below 5w so far is 152 ball speed. With a FIVE WOOD.

 

[JMB3]

Something that a couple of the guys have mentioned and I put in the homepage article I want to draw attention to with the fairways.

They wanted and got driver like CT measurements off the faces of these, that’s no joke. My peak with the below 5w so far is 152 ball speed. With a FIVE WOOD.

I'll be ecstatic if I ever achieve that with a driver!

 

[TRyan]

Something that a couple of the guys have mentioned and I put in the homepage article I want to draw attention to with the fairways.

They wanted and got driver like CT measurements off the faces of these, that’s no joke. My peak with the below 5w so far is 152 ball speed. With a FIVE WOOD.

152?! I am guessing this is filthy long for you

 

[tomcat]

I think I can safely speak for every Team THP member that has the Mav 5w in their bag.....it has been an overall "filthy" club for all of us. Crazy easy to hit, and we're seeing really nice results so far.

 

[Iceman!]

I may or may not have reached out to CC to let them know I want to hit the Mavrik Max Fairway when they get the tester heads in.

 

[JMB3]

I think I can safely speak for every Team THP member that has the Mav 5w in their bag.....it has been an overall "filthy" club for all of us. Crazy easy to hit, and we're seeing really nice results so far.

Ya’ll are making me want to buy one even though I’ll have a HW in hand soon, haha!

 

[bigskyirish]

The stock KBS Tour Proto hybrid shaft. I think that was the only stock shaft I got in any of my clubs, but it was so good that I didn't even try anything else.

I need to amend this slightly. Taking pictures last night, I noticed that the shaft in my hybrid is not the one labeled Tour Proto that is stock on the website. The band on mine just says KBS Hybrid 80s. I have no idea what the difference is.

 

[chas]

Thinking of getting these fairways, currently play epic flash 5,7,11 woods. I ditched the 3 wood as I hit the 5 wood better. Now thinking of the Max 3w and 2 others, would like to get the heaven wood, but where would this fit in the bag if I get the 3 wood.

 

[mancest]

I had stuff to trade in and the 50% bonus... so I ordered a 3+ to test against my fitted epic flash 3+. Since it cost me $6 (not counting what I originally paid for the items I am trading in mind you) I figured it was worth a shot.

 

[Snickerdog]

Ya’ll are making me want to buy one though I’ll have a HW in hand soon, haha!

Just add it to your order!!!

 

[JMB3]

Thinking of getting these fairways, currently play epic flash 5,7,11 woods. I ditched the 3 wood as I hit the 5 wood better. Now thinking of the Max 3w and 2 others, would like to get the heaven wood, but where would this fit in the bag if I get the 3 wood.

I generally play my HW like a 5W/3H replacement. Just has a little extra loft and bigger head than a 5W.

 

[McLovin]

Something that a couple of the guys have mentioned and I put in the homepage article I want to draw attention to with the fairways.

They wanted and got driver like CT measurements off the faces of these, that’s no joke. My peak with the below 5w so far is 152 ball speed. With a FIVE WOOD.

any chance a mod can allow me to both like AND dislike a post at the same time? I like it because the ct targets they hit with this release are nuts. I don't like it because i'm insanely jealous of your ball speed haha

 

[Snickerdog]

any chance a mod can allow me to both like AND dislike a post at the same time? I like it because the ct targets they hit with this release are nuts. I don't like it because i'm insanely jealous of your ball speed haha

You crushed some 5W's in Cali!!!!