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Spotted: Callaway Big Bertha V Series Driver

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Just last week, the Callaway Big Bertha V Series driver was added to the USGA conforming list. Today, we spotted the driver on tour at the 2014 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

As expected from the initial photos that surfaced, the V Series drivers don’t have a moveable weight system, but they do appear to have adjustable hosels. Callaway hasn’t released any information regarding technology, but from the photos, it can be assumed the drivers have what’s called “Speed Optimized Technology” in the club head.

For now, we’ll just have to enjoy the photos and speculate about the technology.

Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the Callaway Big Bertha V Series

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  1. Matt

    Aug 5, 2014 at 3:52 am

    Its just a re-skin of the Callaway Legacy platinum driver (oceanic) for the mainstream.

  2. alan

    Aug 1, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    This is getting just silly stupid already.
    Cor is at its limit, same for cc’s and dimensions.
    So, this one is deeper, this one has aero fins,etc., etc.
    Now even Cali is getting into the act of a new, “better driver” every quarter !!!

    If you don’t like your current driver, then reshaft it by a good fitter. You will be amazed at the change in performance/results.

    Do not get suckered in by the marketing hype. I am quite sure your golf ball will not know the differece of which driver hit it !!!!!

  3. CJ

    Jul 31, 2014 at 3:04 am

    That face looks really deep and if it is I’m hoping they make a more shallow one because deep faces just don’t look right to me but other the depth of the face I really like the simple look

  4. Dan

    Jul 30, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Just a quick response. Bought the Cleveland Custom Classic XL last year. Decided to compare it to every new driver out in 2014 and I mean every one. They were all as close to my current setup as I could get. Not one was better than my current one including the SLDR. Some of the numbers were close or the same on the monitor at the PGA Superstore I buy from but, none were better. I’ll keep my money and stay away from the hype.

  5. Nick

    Jul 30, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    3 & 5 wood heads for sale on e-bay uk!

  6. Robert

    Jul 29, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    V Series? What’s that; the value series or something? Like the sldr s. Haha. Hey, what’s one more driver in the line-up. Guess they didn’t feel like they quite had all demographics covered with only 6 drivers so they needed to cater to the 12 golfers that were demanding a big bertha without the mizuno fast track technology or the $500 gravity core that Mickelson makes look so good.

  7. jgpl001

    Jul 29, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I like Callaway but they are now bringing out new woods faster than TM

    How many models in the past 3 years? I’ve lost count

  8. FTWPHIL

    Jul 29, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    So Japanish…

  9. west

    Jul 29, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Love the black crown…can’t wait to try!

  10. Grant

    Jul 29, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Also looks like Callaway is switching out their hosel adjustment platform.

  11. sebastien

    Jul 29, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Biggest Big Bertha

    some of you may know

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  13. W

    Jul 29, 2014 at 3:25 am

    Warbird sole. It’s back! Awesome.

  14. tlmck

    Jul 29, 2014 at 3:08 am

    Looks like my RAZR Fit Xtreme with maybe a bit deeper face. I’ll be hanging on to mine though.

  15. JK

    Jul 29, 2014 at 2:45 am

  16. TW

    Jul 29, 2014 at 2:05 am

    I would love to see Callaway keep this 460cc version, then produce a 400 or 350cc pro version, I love my 3deep and would just love to see modern tech put into a classic package. Swing Speeds would pick up with the smaller head.

  17. Brad B

    Jul 29, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Is that a “Speed Slot” on the toe?

  18. Mad-Mex

    Jul 28, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Reminds me of my Cleveland Classic 290

  19. Dan

    Jul 28, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Looks like the classic Big Bertha from the early 1990s hit the modern state in a crash course or something

  20. Joe

    Jul 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Looks like it’s gonna hit bombs

  21. Dave

    Jul 28, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I’m not a typically a fan of Cally but I like the looks of this. Looks like a biggest big bertha face and sole crossed with a modern crown and paint job.

  22. Patrick

    Jul 28, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Looks just like the Optiforce

    • Joe

      Jul 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      Or it looks like the original Big Bertha which the optiforce looks nothing like?

      • Juan Carlos

        Jul 29, 2014 at 6:00 pm

        Joe, you receive applause for the above response. So true.

      • Jack F

        Jul 30, 2014 at 3:23 pm

        Joe… The Big Berthas were gray, not black.

        — Callaway R&D Team

  23. Jim

    Jul 28, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Its got a real deep face kind of like the looks too

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Spotted: Tony Finau’s driver shaft change at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open

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Tony Finau has always been known as one of the longest players on the PGA Tour, but he has recently been working on adding a little more distance. Last year, Finau averaged 118.3 mph club head speed and 178.08 mph ball speed, all while playing a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX driver shaft. This year, he has increased his club head speed to 123.93 mph and his ball speed to 183.32 mph.

However, Finau’s overall distance has decreased by two yards in that time. From a fitting perspective, something was amiss. We asked Tony about the shaft change at the Texas Children’s Hospital Open.

“[I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin. My driver’s been a little high spin for me over the last month or so, and so I just figured it was time to probably check out the equipment,” Finau said. “And it definitely showed me that I was using a shaft that’s maybe a little too tip-stiff for me, the way I load the club now. [I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin.”

Finau switched from the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX into the Diamana GT 70 TX. The newer Diamana GT has a slightly different profile than the D+ Limited with the stiffest handle section in the Diamana lineup. The mid sections between the two are similar stiffness but the tip is just slightly stiffer in the Diamana GT. Both shafts are within one gram of each other in the 70 TX. The torque rating on the GT is 0.1 higher than the D+Limited’s 2.7 measurement.

Mitsubishi lists the Diamana GT as a shaft between the mid-launching Diamana TB and the new low-launch Diamana WB shafts. For most players, it would be considered a mid/low launch and low-spin shaft option. Mitsubishi’s Xlink Tech Resin System makes sure the maximum carbon fiber content is there for smooth feel without reducing the strength of the shaft. MR70 carbon fiber is used for reinforcing the shaft and boron is used in the tip for its high strength and compression properties.

Finau is still using his trusty Ping G430 LST driver in 9 degrees and has the adjustable hosel set to -1 degree of loft (standard lie angle). Finau’s long-time favorite Lamkin UTX Green grip is installed. He definitely has a few extra wraps of tape under that grip as you can see the bulge down where the grip meets the shaft.

One final note: Per Ping’s PGA Tour rep Kenton Oates, Finau’s driver is also adjusted to play one degree upright to help dial in his desired launch.

We’ll see how he fares with the new setup this week in Houston!

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Zac Blair WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Titleist TSR2 (10 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade M5 Rocket 3 (14 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution V1 X

Utility: Titleist U510 (3)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue 85 X

Irons: Ping i210 (4-6), Miura MB-001 (7-9)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 58-08M @57, 60 @61), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (52-M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X

Putter: Scotty Cameron prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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Martin Trainer WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Wilson Staff Staff Model (6.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue 70 TX

3-wood: Wilson Staff WLabs Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 80 TX

Irons: Wilson Staff Staff Model (2, 4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Wilson Staff Staff Model (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putter: Bobby Grace Greg Chalmers Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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