Callaway Elyte fairway woods: a range of clubs to suit golfers at all levels?
Callaway introduced its latest range with the bold claim that “The future of performance is Elyte”.
That’s fair enough – no manufacturer is ever going to be half-hearted about a new range.
But there are some notably big shouts in the marketing.
While the Elyte driver is said to go eight yards further, the fairway woods are supposed to “promote 57% less turf interaction”.
Key to these claims are the Elyte’s ranges refined shaping, a new thermoforged carbon crown and AI 10x face design.
Let’s find out more about the four options available in Europe (the Elyte Max Fast is only available in the US).
Elyte
The core model that offers all-round performance it provides consistent mid-high launch and a neutral flight.
There is low spin but high forgiveness.
The shaping is refined and fast and it has an adjustable hosel.
Callaway are aiming it at golfers with a handicap of 0 to 20 and say it is best for total performance.
Elyte X
The Elyte X offers a high launch and maximum forgiveness in this range.
It has mid rate spin and high launch with a stretched back and adjustable hosel.
You might have guessed already that it is the club for golfers in the 0 to 30+ range and Callaway say it is best for forgiveness and draw bias.
Elyte Triple Diamond
The profile here is penetrative flight and low spin.
In fact it has the lowest spin of the range, retains high forgiveness and has a mid rate launch.
The shape is tour driven and it also has an adjustable hosel.
Aimed at golfer from +5 to 10 it is the Elyte fairway wood for advanced golfers.
Elyte Titanium
The most expensive in the range this fairway wood offers enhanced performance.
There is high forgiveness and a high launch.
It has a deep face design of Elyte TD with the refined footprint of Elyte.
It has an adjustable hosel with interchangeable weight system (heavy front for low spin / heavy back for stability).
Aimed at 0 to 30+ handicap golfers it offers versatility and power.
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