I haven’t had a 3w in my bag for over 5 years… hit this several times at PGASS Paradym X was too good to not give it its just due… thing is crazy good
Callaway Paradym Fairway Woods
I have to say, This spot in the bag has been a revolving door forever. Not anymore. The Paradym is staying put and honestly, I have zero desire to move off it.
I can't imagine anything better.
Agreed. I used to be wildly inconsistent in that spot which is why it was empty to 5+ seasons… I don’t see moving off this club anytime soon
It is really that good. Totally agree, I think the biggie for me is my 3W search is over, Its a cool feeling.
played a nine hole the other day with a friend who is not short off the tee. I was constantly only 5 or less yards behind him off the tee---and he used driver and I used the Paradym 3W. This fairway wood is a rocket with control.
Epoxied in is what I have since learned
I purchased the standard 3 wood early after the release. I did not hit it very well. I have kind of struggled with 3 wood in general this year, but it is an important club in my bag. This weekend, I threw the Paradym in the bag, just to give it one last chance before selling it. Wow, was it good for me today. I hit it twice off the tee and both shots were stellar for what I look for on those holes. Standard Paradym is back in the lineup.
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I’ve been struggling with ball flight with the Paradym 3w and beginning to wonder if the Hzrdus Smoke shaft might be the cause. Time to do some testing when I get home.
Too high or too low? Or too crooked?
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Smoke and I don’t get along, so I feel this.
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I like the stability I feel with the Smoke shaft, but just not seeing consistent ball flight. I like club building so time to tinker.
Where would you go?
When you now have a fwy wood you can hit off the deck 240-245 carry and off the tee 245-250 carry...ahhhhhh
This thing is an absolute rocket!
This thing is an absolute rocket!
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That’s tough tough.
For my money, the Kinetixx Ballistic FW shafts are among the best out there. Then, there’s also Ventus. I’ve got a 7X Red in my 14 that is tipped a bit and it’s impressive, but Ballistic is still a badass fairway shaft.
I vote for. @Mmaynard11 ballistic so I can see how it pairs before I jump
I know I am just a broken record with this, but my round yesterday had my PARADYM fairways remind me once again how great these are. I have never felt so good and confident with fairways, ever. Such great clubs.
Took my Paradym 7 wood to the range the first time and it was a lot of fun. Launches really high and I think it is going to do what I want in that spot in my bag. I wasn't getting along with the shaft as well as I wanted so I just put in an Atmos red which is a little more stout and a little heavier. It's a shaft that has worked well for me and I plan to put it in play later this week!
So just for fun, I tried out this 7 wood people keep saying is outstanding. Well to put it in perspective, I use a TM Stealth 7w in my bag and it carries just over 200y and total is generally 215-220y. With the Callaway I was looking for a little more launch but nothing more really...maybe a touch better dispersion, but the Stealth was performing well for me.
Well on the ST+ I warmed up and started testing the swing for the day...put the Stealth 7w up for a few swings for baseline. Almost all 7 shots were 200-205y carry with 215-220y total, most of them right down the middle...tough test for the Paradym.
The Paradym I took 10 swings, needed to remove the first couple (claiming new club/not comfortable). After the first couple, the Paradym was a full 10y further with carry distance
. I had a couple with total distance at 230-235y. Launch was almost 2° higher so that was attributing to the increased distance. I was seeing 1mph ball speed improvement too. Dispersion was also right down the middle again.
I might be changing to the Paradym 7w
Well on the ST+ I warmed up and started testing the swing for the day...put the Stealth 7w up for a few swings for baseline. Almost all 7 shots were 200-205y carry with 215-220y total, most of them right down the middle...tough test for the Paradym.
The Paradym I took 10 swings, needed to remove the first couple (claiming new club/not comfortable). After the first couple, the Paradym was a full 10y further with carry distance
. I had a couple with total distance at 230-235y. Launch was almost 2° higher so that was attributing to the increased distance. I was seeing 1mph ball speed improvement too. Dispersion was also right down the middle again. I might be changing to the Paradym 7w
I just want to add, I have not had a fwy wood that I have been as confident with since my Taylormade JetSpeed and this thing blows it out of the water! I know, not a great comparison, but it has been a long time since I have been this confident with a fwy wood.
The fairway is one of the hardest, if not the hardest club to hit and feel comfortable with. It's rare to find one I feel super comfortable with, but I do feel that way with the TD 3w.
This 3w is a monster! After a crappy drive, I blast a 3w on my second shot off the deck on a par 5 15th.
i hit a driver pop up on the first hole this week. I think the single I was paired with was having second thoughts. I then drilled this off the deck and it was game on from there. This one is fun.
Pondering a 3w and turn it to 14
The Paradym 7 wood has quickly became a favorite and will not be leaving my bag anytime soon! It launches high and easy even from the rough.So just for fun, I tried out this 7 wood people keep saying is outstanding. Well to put it in perspective, I use a TM Stealth 7w in my bag and it carries just over 200y and total is generally 215-220y. With the Callaway I was looking for a little more launch but nothing more really...maybe a touch better dispersion, but the Stealth was performing well for me.
Well on the ST+ I warmed up and started testing the swing for the day...put the Stealth 7w up for a few swings for baseline. Almost all 7 shots were 200-205y carry with 215-220y total, most of them right down the middle...tough test for the Paradym.
The Paradym I took 10 swings, needed to remove the first couple (claiming new club/not comfortable). After the first couple, the Paradym was a full 10y further with carry distance
I might be changing to the Paradym 7w
These fairway woods are the best clubs I have ever hit in my life. Not kidding. The confidence I have when I pull these is unreal. I reached one par 5 in 2 from 230 uphill yesterday, one from 235 today, and put it to 15 ft from 240 over water today, all with the 3W. Also put my 5W 260 over a green. Unbelievable.
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