2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“Yep. Callaway does it again.”
The Quantum Max beat the tester's benchmark 245 carry from last year's Elyte with 150+ mph ball speeds, great launch, and a way tighter dispersion than the Triple Diamond, making it the head for most golfers.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +150+ mph average ball speed and roughly 250-yard average carry
- +Shallow face produces really good launch with about a 40-degree landing angle
- +Way tighter dispersion than the Triple Diamond, noticeably easier to hit
- −Spin fluctuated some shot to shot (2500 to nearly 4000)
For: Most golfers, the fitter says he will put the majority of players into this head
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“probably the product that I thought was the most forgiving this year”
The most forgiving fairway wood he tested this year, a large, shallow-sitting head that inspires confidence and holds ball speed on toe and heel strikes.
+ the facts · 4 pros− the facts
- +The most forgiving model of the year in his testing
- +Large head sits really shallow, hugely confidence inspiring at address
- +Shallow face helps get the ball airborne easily
For: Golfers who prioritize forgiveness and easy launch above all
Michael Newton Golf
On-course, season-long club tests
“I'll probably just edge a little bit towards the Callaway”
The low-profile head looks far easier to launch and wins his personal pick on confidence, with higher launch backing that up, despite slightly lower ball speed.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 4 cons− the facts
- +Low-profile head is confidence-inspiring and feels easier to launch off the ground
- +Higher launch than the TaylorMade in testing
- +Stunning glossed carbon crown with matte front
- −Faster club head speed did not translate into as much ball speed as the TaylorMade
- −Spin dipped inconsistently low on some strikes
- −Slightly louder acoustic than the TaylorMade
For: Golfers who struggle to launch a three wood off the deck and want a confidence-inspiring look behind the ball
Today's Golfer
UK magazine, robot + human testing
“if you want to bully the golf ball, this is the only option”
The fastest fairway wood of 2026 and the only one to average over 260 yards, but spin is so low it's hard to recommend unless you loft up.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +No.1 for ball speed and carry; only club to break 260 yards average
- +Shallow face, easy to launch, very low spin
- −Spin too low (~2,600rpm) for the average amateur
- −Sits slightly open, not for a slicer
- −One-dimensional; needs loft-up to control
For: High-spin, fast-swinging players (or those who loft up) chasing maximum distance
