More info on the callaway xr 16 driver from, january 4, 2016. Basically, callaway placed panels on the crown of the xr16 and xr16 pro to make the air stick to the driver more effectively instead of swirling away and creating drag. Forgiveness meets fast the xr 16 driver is where forgiveness meets fast. A next generation rmoto face constructed of lighter and thinner ti 64 material optimizes ball speed and forgiveness. Luis said his miss turned into a controlled draw with the driver, and called it more balanced and forgiving. Callaways xr 16 driver was built players of all handicaps, but middle and higher handicaps will see the biggest gains by switching to this driver. We tested the callaway xr 16 driver out on the practice field at moor allerton using our skytrak launch monitor. The loss of ball speed when you leave the center of the face is minimal. Callaway worked hard to design a driver that combined speed and forgiveness, and with only a few swings it will be apparent that the company succeeded.
The xr 16 isnt advertised as the lowest spinning driver of the year, and its not, but the spin was plenty low to produce long, penetrating shots with good roll. Next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. In order to make it lower spinning, the callaway xr pro 16 driver has a more traditional shape with a taller face than the standard model to make it more compact. Callaway worked with the aerodynamics experts at boeing to reach a completely new threshold of club speed for more distance. We worked with boeing on our most aerodynamic head shape and a redesigned. This is one of the most important clubs in your set and can really influence your performances on the course. The xr16 driver from callaway fits in nicely with the coloring scheme of the last three to four series of driver release from callaway. Many consider the apex an iron for low or middlehandicappers, but the xr is definitely for those. The xr 16 driver is extremely forgiving thanks to a larger shape for higher moi, a bigger footprint, and a centre of gravity thats lower and deeper. The streamlined, conical shape makes it look like it will slice through the air with ease. I was able to get my hands on the xr16 today, and compared it to the xr.
Youll also notice that the driver has a reversepear shape with more bulk in the heel than the toe. While much of the same technology has been used it is lower spinning, has a 450cc head and a deeper face. The callaway xr 16 fairway wood doesnt make you choose between those four things it gives you all of them. The cup face technology wraps around the entire club face making this driver incredibly forgiving and long. One noticeable difference is the head seems a little larger with the weight stretched out a bit at the back of the crown. Its well balanced and light with just enough feel for the head. On the pga tour, henrik stenson is already hitting the callaway xr 16 driver, and has been raving about it. We created our most forgiving shape ever and boeing made it. The right driver will offer power and precision, complete with a smooth swing and satisfying impact. Just like the xr 16 driver, the xr 16 fw feels very easy to swing.
It also sits squarer at address and if i was basing a decision purely on head style then i would probably go for the pro version. To address this issue, callaway partnered with aerospace company boeing in the development of a crown that is the key feature in the new xr16 and xr16 pro drivers. The callaway xr 16 sub zero driver, used by tour pros like phil mickelson, is the goto driver for better players who really want to get their spin rate down. The black and red colors are a constant, while in the xr line royal blue will often make an appearance. This driver follows up on last years popular xr model. Im glad you bumped this to the top so people have a chance to answer it. With that being said, the cobra king ltd pro kicked the m1 out of the bag easily. Forgiveness is a major part of callaways push with the xr 16, and that was shown in my testing. The callaway xr 16 driver replaces the xr model address view the matteblack finish from the xr continues, but new for the xr 16 is the shape and colouring of. The step feature on the crown helps reduce aerodynamic drag. On several occasions, i demod xr 16 and xr 16 pro against all the new drivers and the xr 16 pro was in 3rd place behind my m1. The head design is extremely aerodynamic and helps to produce faster club head speeds and ultimately, faster ball speeds.
I ordered senior shafts and adjusted the club to ddraw and 12. For the xr 16 driver, we worked with experts at boeing to redefine whats possible with club speed and aerodynamics. Fuse forgiveness and speed by teeing up the xr 16 driver. The xr 16 pro driver features the same aerodynamic improvements and r moto face design, but puts it into a 450cc deepheaded driver designed for lower spin and more control. Callaway designed this driver to have a big footprint so it could have maximum forgiveness. Model description forged composite crown provides a significant performance advantage over all titanium drivers. Reviewed in the united states on september 16, 2016. Callaway xr16 pro driver while the xr16 is ideal for medium to low handicappers the pro version is designed for better players.
Stenson is one of the better ball strikers on the pga tour, so when he says that a club makes the difference, you know its true because hes bringing an elite level of feel. Callaway worked with boeing to improve the way the xr16 moves through the air. First impressions of the callaway xr 16 driver this is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and initial impressions are that it looks very similar. This is an absolute beaut at address, and the speed step crown is not offputting at all. Callaway xr 16 was the best driver among many drivers from the major brands. The company is now set to make the club designed for golfers who swing fast and generate a lot of spin off the tee available at retail. If you are limiting yourself to the xr 16 line, the xr16 has 460cc of forgiveness and speed, and some draw bias the higher the loft, i would guess the more the draw bias as opposed to the pro with 450ccc and a more neutral bias. Ely, an industry leader in hard goods and innovative technologies, today announced its new line of xr 16 woods. Under the hood of the xr was the stock blue project x lz shaft, with 9 degrees of loft. It was less expensive than its competitors from the major brands in the market. Xr 16 is a good driver for sure, but spin just was a little to high for me, even after trying several shafts in it. If you have a fast clubhead speed and want to reduce your spin, i would definitely recommend giving the xr 16 sub zero a try. Xr 16 vs xr 16 pro driver i really wish i could answer both of your questions but unfortunately i cant.