Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“I am going to go for this Callaway Paradym driver, I think it looks fantastic”
Won the looks category and was one of three most-controllable drivers, standing out with a bold deep-blue crown.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Bold deep-blue crown, best looks on test
- +One of three most-controllable drivers
- +Classic shape
- −Bold color scheme may be divisive
- −Top-end price at 599
For: Golfers wanting a striking, controllable premium driver
National Club Golfer
UK magazine, hands-on club testing
“The straightest driver I've ever tested”
Three Paradym models (standard, triple diamond, X) that use forged carbon and AI to deliver a smaller, more forgiving head with outstanding, tighter downrange dispersion versus last year's Rogue.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Standard Paradym extremely consistent, can swing hard and still hit fairway
- +Tight left-to-right dispersion (30 vs 45 yards on Rogue)
- +Smaller, better-looking head than last year
- −Triple diamond wider dispersion and drops off on off-center strikes
- −Triple diamond feels a bit harsh/firm off the face
- −Paradym X launches/spins high and wasn't the most left-right forgiving for the reviewer
For: Players wanting a straight, consistent driver; triple diamond for low-spin better players, X for those needing easy launch
Mark Crossfield
Coach, famously hard to impress
“Paradym just sneaking an average, ball speeds this is mental, 163 and 163”
A perfected modern carbon driver that just edged an 18-year-old FT3 on distance thanks to lower spin, but the same ball speed exposed how little top-end has changed.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Longer total distance, 282 vs 279 yards
- +Low 2200 spin lands in the ideal window
- +Perfected modern looks, full custom fit available
- −Identical 163 mph ball speed to an 18-year-old driver
- −Premium price at 529
- −Distance gain comes mainly from spin, not speed
For: Golfers who want modern custom fitting and are willing to pay for marginal gains
SAS Golf
UK coach, honest equipment takes
“personally I think it's a good move”
The incoming 2023 Paradym has a good-looking matte crown and marbled sole, with a titanium face and AI tech to replace the whole Epic lineup.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Matte crown finish and marbling effect look good
- +Hints of a titanium face
- +AI technology Callaway has refined over years
- −Limited info available pre-launch
For: Callaway players moving up from the Epic lineup
