Product Description
The Callaway Paradym Fairway Wood boasts a progressive shaping design to cater to a wide range of golfers. Key features include Callaway's Jailbreak with Batwing Technology, an A.I. designed structure that stiffens the body while allowing the face to flex for maximum ball speed and distance. The Paradym Fairway Wood also features a Forged Carbon sole for exceptional weight redistribution, leading to a higher Moment of Inertia (MOI) for more forgiveness on off-center hits. While distance and forgiveness are priorities, the Paradym Fairway Wood doesn't neglect green performance. The technology that helps generate ball speed also aids in accuracy, promoting a penetrating ball flight that holds its line well in the wind.
Perfect club for: Golfers who want a high launching fairway wood with a neutral ball flight.
Key features include:
Jailbreak with Batwing Technology: Stiffens the body of the clubhead for increased stability at impact while allowing the face to flex for high ball speed.
Forged Carbon Sole: Enables weight redistribution for maximized distance and high MOI.
A.I. Designed Face: Optimized face for speed, launch, and spin across the hitting surface.
Progressive Shaping Design: The head shape and profile are designed to optimize launch and playability for different fairway woods within the set (typically 3-wood, 5-wood, 7-wood, etc.)
Adjustable Hosel: The 3W and 3HL models allow players to fine-tune loft (and sometimes lie angle) to optimize launch and trajectory for a more personalized fit.
Similar to the Paradym, the Stealth 2 prioritizes distance and forgiveness. However, TaylorMade achieves this through increased carbon fiber content in the crown and their V Steel technology for turf interaction. The 3D Carbon Crown on the Stealth 2 allows for weight redistribution to promote a lower center of gravity for higher launch angles. While offering distance, Ping places more emphasis on forgiveness with the G430 Max. Their signature movable weight technology allows for customization to promote a draw bias and straighter ball flight. The G430 Max may be a better choice for golfers who slice the ball more often due to its draw bias technology.
Progression:
The Paradym Fairway Wood takes the distance capabilities of its predecessor, the Rogue ST Max, to the next level. Here's a breakdown of the progression and key improvements:
Callaway Rogue ST Max Fairway Wood (2022):
- Introduced Callaway's A.I. Flash Face Technology, a variable thickness face designed using Artificial Intelligence to optimize ball speeds across the hitting surface for more distance.
- Offered a titanium body construction.
Callaway Paradym Fairway Wood (2023): Builds upon the distance potential of the Rogue ST Max Fairway Wood while incorporating advancements in forgiveness and performance through:
- Jailbreak with Batwing Technology: This technology replaces the titanium body with an A.I. designed structure that stiffens the body for stability and allows the face to flex for more ball speed on off-center hits.
- Forged Carbon Sole: A lightweight forged carbon sole allows for weight redistribution throughout the clubhead, leading to a higher Moment of Inertia for greater forgiveness.
- Progressive Shaping Design: The Paradym Fairway Woods has various loft options with progressively shaped heads to optimize launch and playability for different fairway woods within the set.
What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)
PROS:
- I love this club. It flies high, stops on green, and is a great fit at 145-150 yards for me.
- The Paradym launches at a nice trajectory and does it eaisly. No need to swing hard as the weighting system does all the work.
- I’m happy with the 3HL. Easy to hit from the fairway, flies straight with good height. Excellent off tee, straight with good distance.
CONS:
- My only complaint is the glossy top coat, I much prefer the flat coating on my Rouge.
- Great off tee and fairway...poor in the rough.
- No way around it, Paradym clubs are expensive.
