Product Review

Callaway Mens Steelhead XR HybridDistance, Forgivness, Playability: Everything You Need In A HybridAs a complement to the new Steelhead XR irons, Callaway is also offering a line of Steelhead XR hybrids. And like the irons, the XR hybrids were designed to deliver exceptional forgiveness, amazing distance, and enhanced launch conditions. The impressive distance that the Steelhead XR hybrids produce is the result of a larger clubface and a new Hyper Speed Face Cup, which promote faster ball speeds even on shots struck from the heel or toe. Also adding to the distance these hybrids generate is the use of a Speed Step on the crown, technology utilized in CallawayaTMs XR drivers to reduce air drag and promote faster clubhead speeds. The Steelhead XR hybrids also feature a larger clubhead in which the center of gravity has been placed low and deep to promote higher launch conditions and improved stability. Forgiveness, meanwhile, is enhanced by a longer blade length and deeper body shape, which combine to increase the XRaTMs hitting area and MOI. Steelhead XR hybrids are offered in lofts of 19, 22, 25, and 28 degrees and come standard with Matrix Ozik F15 graphite shafts, although other options are available as well.DetailsStock Shaft Matrix F15 Graphite Stock Grip Callaway Universal Click the Enter Custom Specs tab above for premium shaft/grip options. No upcharge shaft options are listed below. Ideal For:Players of all ability levels, although the performance attributes of the Steelhead XR hybrids would most typically appeal to mid- and high-handicap golfers. Better golfers, however, could easily be drawn to how easy it is to launch these hybrids, which is crucial from a playability standpoint with a hybrid, as well as how forgiving they are. The overall size was also intended to inspire confidence. That said, the larger overall footprint will also make it slightly more difficult to work the ball with the Steelhead XR hybrids, so players who value workability above all