TXG: Callaway Mavrik Standard, Mavrik Max vs. Epic Flash
Comparing last year’s Epic Flash standard model to the new Mavrik driver, plus a look at how the new Max model fits into the lineup and who it might be for.
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The first wedge has made its way to the Three Swing Challenge! This week we have the WedgeWorks A+ grind that was recently released by Vokey. BK is looking for a new 60-degree wedge, and this could be a contender.
Why three swings?
Many years ago, the legendary Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf told us this:
“My formula as a fitter was three shots only. I discounted No. 1 just because it was the first one, counted 100 percent of No. 2 and discounted No. 3 because the player was starting to adjust.”
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This week, the intriguing Ping Blueprint S irons get the Three Swing Challenge. Be sure to let us know what you think, and what you want to see tested next!
Why three swings?
Many years ago, the legendary Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf told us this:
“My formula as a fitter was three shots only. I discounted No. 1 just because it was the first one, counted 100 percent of No. 2 and discounted No. 3 because the player was starting to adjust.”
More on Ping Blueprint S irons.
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Like Jordan Spieth, trying to go to a bowed wrist at the top or in the downswing to square the club is placing you in a dangerous position for your lead wrist; you are one tree root or deep rough situation away from a nasty injury that could easily require surgery. Don’t let this be you.
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Nick Kingstone
Jun 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm
Great to see the TXG content in WRX. Data led decision making! I’m a big fan of these guys and they aren’t scared to dispell a myth or two (recent ep on steel shafts in woods/hybrids)
I play the EFSZ and don’t think I’ll be switching any time soon. Most of my potential strokes gained is in approach distance and putts per hole.
Chip2win
Feb 15, 2020 at 9:21 am
The Mav may not be any longer than the Flash, but it feels and sounds 1000 times better.
Moses
Feb 15, 2020 at 7:40 am
Just goes to show how awesome last years drivers are. G410 LST wasn’t any longer than the G400 LST in one of their other reviews. Rick Shields got about same yardages between Cobra F9 and SZ. RS was also longer with the M5/M6 vs the SIM line. Albeit TXG got better yardages out of the SIM.
The “latest and greatest” is only as good as last years model now. OEMs have hit an innovation wall last year
Funkaholic
Feb 17, 2020 at 12:07 pm
I just had a fitting and the Mavrik was much better than the Epic Flash for me, it is all about matching shafts and heads to individuals. I really wanted to fit the SIM but it just wouldn’t perform in my hands as well as the Mavrik so, I am now a Callaway guy. Everybody should get fitted on a monitor by a professional, that is the only way to be sure.