Callaway golf will use the famous name for two new drivers and a line of fairway woods for 2014. Callaway headcovers xr, alpha, 815, 816, razr, diablo, big. The gravity core is a weight with a heavy silver and a light red end that is inserted in to the sole of the club to lower or raise the centre of. Callaway golf has been on the cutting edge of driver technology for years, and was the driving force behind the advent of oversize, titanium drivers that are ubiquitous in golf today. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha and. Jul 22, 2014 big bertha alphas gravity core lets golfers adjust spin independently of launch angle, a natural and dramatic extension to loft adjustability in a driver head. The callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond dbd driver may only equal the longest product name in golf of the previous alpha 815 dbd version, but it has double the gravity core chambers.
This revolutionary technology allows you to adjust the vertical center of gravity of your big bertha alpha driver. Nov 26, 2015 unique to this model and the big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is the fact that the two ends of the gravity core are now coloured and visible through a hole in the sole so you know what position its in. Jan 29, 2015 the head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver. The callaway optifit hosel comes on all callaway drivers and many of our fairway woods. May 27, 2015 the callaway big bertha alpha driver incorporates callaways hyper speed face technology within a 460cc club head that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on offcenter hits.
In addition, the big bertha alpha driver has two adjustable weight ports 1. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test the new callaway big bertha alpha driver on gc2 with real golf balls. This adjustability breaks the fixed relationship between launch angle and backspin for the first time, providing a major asset in the fitting process to find optimal distance for a. My fade has disappeared and i now play a slight draw. The callaway big bertha alpha driver highlights the hyper speed face technology within a 460cc club head that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on offcenter hits. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver. Mar 18, 2014 this revolutionary technology allows you to adjust the vertical center of gravity of your big bertha alpha driver.
In early 2014, callaway released the big bertha alpha driver. The club comes with the gravity core in the high cg position, which usually promotes more backspin and a higher trajectory. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is not only a tongue twister, but the next in line of the latest range of drivers to bear the rejuvenated big bertha name. Dec 02, 20 big bertha alpha will be available in 9 and 10. Perhaps the depth of the clubhead had me fooled at first. Callaway 2020 mavrik sub zero fairway 15 3 wood head only rh. Callaways big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. Rated 5 out of 5 by glennehurst from gbb dbd 816 is better than great. Most of the new technology on the market today involves moving weight around the head of the driver. The callaway big bertha alpha driver incorporates callaways hyper speed face technology within a 460cc club head that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on offcenter hits. The alpha gives a feeling more akin to a forged iron than a hard titaniumfaced metal wood.
Callaway big bertha alpha tour issue driver head awesome. The big bertha alpha driver is available in one loft, 9 degrees. But like the original gravity core found on the big bertha alpha and both of last years big bertha alpha. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 dbd driver headcover. Adjustable perimeter weighting, a deeper cg for more forgiveness, and low spin with a lighter, more preferred swing weight. Taylormades 430cc sldr driver, along with the callaway big bertha pro, big bertha alpha pro, and cobra bio cell tour version 2 driver have all been cleared for play by the usga. The nuts and bolts of the big bertha alpha are the adjustable cg gravity core, heel and toe weights, as well as an adjustable hosel. That extra money gets the golfer even more adjustability, including the ability to raise or lower the height of the center of gravity inside the clubhead. I hit the big bertha well so far on the driving range, but havent taken it to the course yet. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big. Callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers golfwrx. The big bertha driver is available in three different lofts. With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer can now change the spin that is imparted on the ball by moving the weight at the core, or inside, the driver. In addition, this driver has two adjustable weight ports 1 gram and 7 gram, one in the heel and one in the toe, which can be maneuvered to.
This adjustability breaks the fixed relationship between launch angle and backspin for the first time, providing a major asset in the fitting process to. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Dec, 20 taylormades 430cc sldr driver, along with the callaway big bertha pro, big bertha alpha pro, and cobra bio cell tour version 2 driver have all been cleared for play by the usga. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. At the back of the club is the lettering identifying the club as the. I purchased the great big bertha about two weeks ago to replace my older model big bertha. Weights for the callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers. For the first time ever, the big bertha alphas gravity core lets golfers adjust spin independently of launch angle, a natural and dramatic extension to loft adjustability in a driver head. And because you get all this, its pretty clear that when you add the big bertha alpha driver to your bag, you add to your game. Callaway mens big bertha alpha driver, right hand, graphite. Allinall the callaway big bertha alpha is an impressive driver just sitting. But if youre unsure how to use it or what the cogs mean, let our sr. Find the best settings for your adjustable driver, with mike sullivan, raleigh, nc duration. The callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond dbd driver may only equal the longest product name in golf of the previous alpha 815 dbd version, but it has double the gravity core chambers the gravity core is a weight with a heavy silver and a light red end that is inserted in to the sole of the club to lower or raise the centre of gravity cg, which in.
The biggest piece of technology in the big bertha alpha is also movable weight but the alpha does this in a very different way. Callaway big bertha alpha driver adjustment instructions tgw. I would have preferred to have shaft options that are offered with the alpha series driver. Big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of the most trusted shafts on tour. Simply match the 2 up that you want to use and have them facing the rear of the head as you insert the shaft into the head and tighten. Big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver is rated 4. A wide range of head screw in weights to fine tune swingweight and feel for the callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha driver heads. Callaway big bertha alpha driver adjustment instructions.
This particular loft was not offered to the public. For big bertha alpha, the new fubuki zt is the stock offering rumor is callaway will be adding a plethora of zerocost alternatives, but dont hold me to that. The sound and feel of the big bertha alpha are most similar to one of my favorite drivers of 20, callaways ft optiforce. Feb 21, 2014 find the best settings for your adjustable driver, with mike sullivan, raleigh, nc duration.
For the 2015 season theyve got three big bertha models, the v series, 815 alpha, and 815 alpha dbd double black diamond. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. While this was an innovation in driver adjustability, the club itself didnt really find its. If you see silver, its in the low position, black and its in the up. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big bertha. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha. Oct 01, 2014 the new big bertha alpha 815 brings the gravity core to a driver that is much more forgiving than the 2014 big bertha alpha. Model, availability, standard length, lie, cc, total weight, swing weight. Big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver specs. Mar 10, 2014 big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. The headcover is quite extravagant too with the multiple colors and faux gravity core. Big bertha drivers were just the beginning of a wave of technology and innovation found in callaway drivers, and that tradition of ideas and designs to maximize.
In addition, the big bertha alpha driver has two adjustable weight ports 1 gram and 7 gram. Up for you consideration is a used callaway big bertha alpha 8. Callaway big bertha alpha drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen. Rated 5 out of 5 by bo from fantastic driver a friend of mine had purchased this driver used on the callaway pre owned site and was useing it at the driving range before our winter golf trip. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls blog. The big bertha alpha driver also arrives at retail outlets on feb. Its built on a 460cubiccentimeter chassis thats similar to the 2014s big bertha driver, with a large profile at address that boosts its moment of inertia moi to make it more forgiving. Callaway big bertha alpha driver callaway drivers golfbidder. Big bertha driver rh big bertha driver lh big bertha v series driver rh. The original big bertha alpha driver that was launched earlier in 2014 is principally a low spin driver aimed at high swing speed players. The new big bertha came with a fubuki shaft that i feel is a little light weight for the driver. Unique to this model and the big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is the fact that the two ends of the gravity core are now coloured and visible through a hole in the sole so you know what position its in.
Callaway driver headcover filters please filter to see more relevant items. Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy transfer, resulting in more ball speed while delivering a mid launch with low spin, an ideal shot shape for long, penetrating distance. Jul 17, 2018 the big bertha alpha driver also arrives at retail outlets on feb. Its as understated as a large modern driver head can be. Big bertha alphas gravity core lets golfers adjust spin independently of launch angle, a natural and dramatic extension to loft adjustability in a driver head. Sep 17, 2015 from the original big bertha alpha to the new alpha 816, callaway has set the standard for greatlooking players drivers. With it, they introduced the ability to adjust a drivers center of gravity up or down through their patented gravity core.
Callaway golf big bertha will path2 alpha 815 drivers. How to adjust your callaway rogue driver optifit hosel. The head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Spent one round and some time on the range dialing it in. That extra money gets the golfer even more adjustability, including the ability to raise or lower the height. The callaway big bertha alpha 816 driver continues that trend with a compact, rounded head, deep face, and no alignment aid. But like the original gravity core found on the big bertha alpha and both of last years big bertha alpha 815 drivers, the cylinder does more than affect. Perimeter weighting for directional control finally, the big bertha alpha 815 has two moveable, perimeter weights positioned in the heel and toe of the sole for even more versatility. The new big bertha alpha 815 brings the gravity core to a driver that is much more forgiving than the 2014 big bertha alpha. Callaway headcovers xr, alpha, 815, 816, razr, diablo. This was a tour issue callaway driver head, this is denoted by the tc serial number that can be seen in the close up picture. The club worked well, but after using it on my third hole of the year, the head. One of those new drivers, the big bertha alpha, will feature a unique adjustable weight pin inserted vertically in the head.