NEW Callaway MAVRIK Drivers - how many yards longer than EPIC FLASH?

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
  • Callaway Mavrik Driver, Callaway Mavrik Subzero Driver and Callaway Mavrik Max Driver
    In this video Rick Shiels PGA Golf Professional reviews the brand new Callaway Mavrik Driver, Callaway Mavrik Subzero Driver and Callaway Mavrik Max Driver
    In 2020 Callaway Golf are releasing 3 new drivers the Callaway Mavrik Driver, Callaway Mavrik Subzero Driver and Callaway Mavrik Max Driver.
    Rick Shiels heads to the Quest Golf Academy to test the drivers and see if they do actually hit the golf ball longer, hit the golf ball straight and help swing the golf club faster. Rick tests the driver using Titleist PRO V1 golf balls and Foresight GC Quad. Rick then takes the Callaway Mavrik Driver on the course against the Callaway Epic Flash Driver from 2019 to see if the claim of gaining 5 more yards is actually true.
    The Callaway Mavrik Driver, Callaway Mavrik Subzero Driver and Callaway Mavrik Max Driver will be played by golfers on The European Tour, The PGA Tour as well as The Masters, The USPGA, The US Open and The Open. Some of the best golfers in the world such as Phil Mickelson, Xander Schauffelle, Danny Willett, Francesco Molinari and Henrik Stenson will be using the new drivers BUT are they actually any better than the Callaway Epic Flash? Find out in this full and in-depth review.
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  • @RickShielsPGA
    @RickShielsPGA  4 роки тому +107

    *Question* - If you had to choose between SIM & MAVRIK what would you pick?

    • @rac12rc
      @rac12rc 4 роки тому +15

      After watching both reviews, as a 80-90 golfer seems the real question is if I had to chose the M5/M6 or Epic Flash at a yr old discount which would i pick? As I am playing 2016 Apex irons and have been using an Aero Burner I am thinking time to switch to Epic Flash.

    • @paulbrunt5251
      @paulbrunt5251 4 роки тому +6

      I think Sim for me

    • @MattSmith-hf5sv
      @MattSmith-hf5sv 4 роки тому +33

      Cobra

    • @JeepGuy3
      @JeepGuy3 4 роки тому +36

      Maverick... Orange is my favorite color. The way they promise 10 more yards every year. I'm surprised we are not all driving 500 yards plus. Great video sir!!

    • @macdaddyblues1
      @macdaddyblues1 4 роки тому +26

      Mavrik, looks good from the top... What do they call the 3 wood, "Iceman" lol

  • @RickShielsPGA
    @RickShielsPGA  4 роки тому +110

    *Note* I didn’t show the shots in the fairway as it was very wet in parts so some balls didn’t roll and some balls did. So it would have been an unfair test

    • @ajaytuk7416
      @ajaytuk7416 4 роки тому +1

      Over 10 shots each I think it would have been interesting to see

    • @rhickey83
      @rhickey83 4 роки тому

      If you look at the longest carry over the 10 shots from both clubs which one would win?

    • @mrmackey5088
      @mrmackey5088 4 роки тому +1

      Damn you winter!!! 😜

    • @bradfman1147
      @bradfman1147 4 роки тому +2

      With that much more club head speed but producing 3-4 mph less in ball speed you were definitely not hitting the Mavrik as well or as close to the sweet spot. If you adjusted for the same smash factor as you hit the EF I would assume you would have gotten 5 yards or maybe even more. Certainly not a definitive test especially if you have been gaming a EF and are potentially more comfortable with it than the Mavrik. Familiarity breeds contempt.

    • @jackmarshall9789
      @jackmarshall9789 4 роки тому

      You are supposed to hit middle for both

  • @Cornwall1888
    @Cornwall1888 4 роки тому +333

    Humans have supersonic stealth fighter jets but golf club manufactures are trying to convince us they’re still perfecting the relatively simple aerodynamics of a golf club so they can sell us a new one every year 😂😂

    • @Husker_
      @Husker_ 3 роки тому +17

      And it’s working!

    • @RevTrevNFL
      @RevTrevNFL 3 роки тому +5

      FACTS!

    • @huddybozak8803
      @huddybozak8803 2 роки тому +1

      They should be so fast that the club head releases itself by now.

    • @RichieWilliams97
      @RichieWilliams97 2 роки тому +9

      Meanwhile TaylorMade turns their driver into a Stealth.

    • @BOOGiNS
      @BOOGiNS 2 роки тому +2

      It's all gimmicks. Clubs haven't changed in performance in the last 10yrs

  • @averymartin2645
    @averymartin2645 4 роки тому +46

    I’ve hit both the SIM and Mavrik at a golf shop. They both went significantly further then my normal drives, carrying around 530 for both of them, so I knew something was up, or these were fantastic drivers, did some brief investigation and noticed some had cranked the distance on the simulator to x2😂

  • @user-kz8ty7oi7y
    @user-kz8ty7oi7y 4 роки тому +70

    The Most Perfect ending i have not ever seen with club review. Nice

  • @kjsteeljr87able
    @kjsteeljr87able 4 роки тому +219

    If the clubs went 5 yard further every year I'd be hitting the ball farther than Happy Gilmore for Peat Sakes

    • @stevewest7260
      @stevewest7260 4 роки тому +7

      I've figured since I've been golfing with every ball going 5 yards further and every club going 5 yards further. The par 5's should be par 3's. Correct?? Let's rock!!

    • @kjsteeljr87able
      @kjsteeljr87able 4 роки тому +3

      @@stevewest7260 seems legit

    • @oneaburns
      @oneaburns 4 роки тому +9

      For “peat” sakes? This guy must be a scotch drinker. 🥃

    • @kjsteeljr87able
      @kjsteeljr87able 4 роки тому

      @@oneaburns lol.

    • @kjsteeljr87able
      @kjsteeljr87able 4 роки тому +2

      @@oneaburns close. I'm a craft beer guy. But drink miller high life when I'm broke

  • @GabeGallucciGolf
    @GabeGallucciGolf 4 роки тому +335

    Between this review, Cobra Speedzone and Taylormade SIM, it doesn’t seem like investing in a new model in 2020 makes sense. Better off to go get 2019’s model on sale instead

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 роки тому +96

      I’ve still got the F9 firmly in the bag

    • @GabeGallucciGolf
      @GabeGallucciGolf 4 роки тому +2

      Rick Shiels Golf I’m about to go bargain hunting for one!

    • @tristo1987
      @tristo1987 4 роки тому +19

      @@RickShielsPGA would be a really interesting review of all drivers over the last 5 years from the big brands, test there models and see the difference. So M1 vs SIM etc.

    • @nicklase1288
      @nicklase1288 4 роки тому +11

      I agree, picked up a F9 yesterday at 40% discount.

    • @k.i.s.s..
      @k.i.s.s.. 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah you could even go a few models back

  • @ML-wb5pj
    @ML-wb5pj 4 роки тому +2

    Rick, this is probably the best new club review of all time. This and the Taylormade SIM review were exactly what the golfing public want - an in depth, honest review, that compares this years product to last years.

  • @graemeallanson5785
    @graemeallanson5785 4 роки тому +1

    Credit where credit is due. Your channel is by far the best golf content on UA-cam. It's not just the content either, your unbiased professionalism on camera is second to non, there's no gimmicks or jokes and I feel like I'm watching someone who is genuinely trying to give help and advice to us mugs who will do anything to hole more putts, gain a few yards and so on. Also credit doesn't just belong to you as the camera and editing team you have are exceptional. The graphics on screen the cut aways the sound are again something I would expect to see on the golf channel! Between you and My Golf Spy (I love data) I have all my golfing media I will ever need.
    Keep up the good work and thank you!

  • @leerichards7325
    @leerichards7325 3 роки тому +3

    Guy and Rick,
    This helped me a ton. I was “Fitted” more like marketed a Maverik Max 10.5 loft. After watching this video I fell confident adjusting it to neutral and -1. First hit off the tee was straight as an arrow. Your content gives new golfers confidence to make decisions on how we play and set up our gear.

  • @stefanomonni9392
    @stefanomonni9392 4 роки тому +7

    Every Rick's review is absolutely an honest review, loved it.

  • @lionsbreath22
    @lionsbreath22 4 роки тому +1

    So it looks like the Mavrik standard is the only new "technology." The other two are last year's epic flash with a 90s orange paint scheme.... Oh and with some random letters and numbers following "flash face" on the face. Got it. Thanks Rick. Your honesty is, as always, appreciated.

  • @patricksorigami
    @patricksorigami 4 роки тому +1

    As a golf pro in the US, I do absolutely love your content and how your club reviews have grown over the last few years

  • @CorekBleedingHollow
    @CorekBleedingHollow 4 роки тому +3

    I got fitted with the Standard Mavrik Aldila Rogue stiff shaft. Much better than my M4 off the rack. The heavier shaft helped gain 10-20 more yards off the tee. 70 grams up from 50 grams.

  • @beaney56
    @beaney56 4 роки тому +66

    I'm getting really annoyed with all of these outrageous claims for new golf equipment.

    • @coloradoraptorguy9250
      @coloradoraptorguy9250 4 роки тому +8

      Might wanna get a new hobby then. This is essentially the same song and dance every January.

    • @paulaskey1508
      @paulaskey1508 4 роки тому +1

      Just remember, Lies, dammed lies,,, and marketing (or words to that effect)

    • @itzseffery8020
      @itzseffery8020 4 роки тому

      @@xxpatssoxfanxx What do you mean?

    • @newmanfertig886
      @newmanfertig886 4 роки тому

      I'm not so sure. I played golf with a guy yesterday they matched us up with. He swore by the Mavrik driver. Said it was 20 yards further than his Epic. Dunno.

    • @brettfrimmer6567
      @brettfrimmer6567 3 роки тому +2

      So you’ve been annoyed for 20 years.

  • @olivialambert4124
    @olivialambert4124 4 роки тому +1

    Physicist here, I really like this driver. The shape is legitimately good, about the best aerodynamics shape you're going to get. All of the vortex generators and other fluff seen on other drivers don't work, a smooth shape like the back end of an aerofoil is the optimum. The driver face, I'd been saying for a while they should look at optimising the face to make the ball come off at the same speed all over. Thats what they've done here. Not sure how well it works, but its one of the only things I could think of to theoretically help mishits (like "speedfoam" just better). Frankly I'm now at a loss to think what else I would do to improve drivers beyond these models, no other gimmicks or tricks actually make a difference in the real world. I like it.

    • @olivialambert4124
      @olivialambert4124 4 роки тому

      @@xxpatssoxfanxx I mean hes a golfer reviewing golf clubs. I can't really complain about that. That's a big reason why I came in with little golf knowledge and a ton of engineering, physics, and aerodynamics knowledge - to fill in the gaps and point out when its marketing fakery as it almost always is. I'll check it out, but I really do think its important for just a plain golfer to use the clubs as everyone else will be using them during a review.

  • @JadenWhetzel
    @JadenWhetzel 4 роки тому +2

    yo rick, i haven’t watched your channel since almost september, but bro I’ve gotta say, the quality of your videos, the editing, the content, etc. is noticeably better. not like it wasn’t before but i have noticed it get even better. great job. cheers from Utah, USA👊

  • @arnietwo11
    @arnietwo11 Рік тому +3

    Just bought a mavrick, for £279 new, so 3 seasons late but 50% off !!

  • @andrewscott6339
    @andrewscott6339 4 роки тому +6

    Rick where is this so called technology going to stop.. I love your videos and reviews by the way. I have the callaway xr Driver which I bought a good few years ago on recommendation from your review on you tube I can honestly say if you look at the numbers they are more or less the same.. On one shot you carried 293 yards 💪💪.. Your average was 281.. To buy a new Driver at £470 is a bit extreme.. When are company's going to stop the marketing about drives that go longer than previous clubs ?

    • @fredrickgarcia8917
      @fredrickgarcia8917 4 роки тому +1

      Xr pro is a mean bomber. I don’t think you’d lose anything maybe pick up some slight forgiveness with newer but comfortable is confident.💪🏻

  • @Punkologist
    @Punkologist 4 роки тому

    I recently discovered your youtube channel and love it. I have only played sporadically over about 20 years and never really improved. I still use a now very old Nike SQ Dymo, which by today's standards makes an awful ping noise lol. I watched a video of yours last night about getting better driver distance and went to the range tonight and it was amazing. I went from topping it and slicing it about 150m , to tonight fairly consistently crushing it (for me) uphill right over the top of the 180m (the furthermost board we have at the range here) board landing close to 190m and rolling on about another 20m - 40m. All basically as before I had the tee too low, i was lining the ball up too far back from my front foot. Just fixing that seemed to fix my slice and gave me a huge amount more power. Thanks a lot! Sorry we do everything in metres here in Australia :) I had to hit through the haze of bushfire smoke too.

  • @jalan8171
    @jalan8171 4 роки тому

    Once again you've proven that newer isn't always longer or more accurate. You've denonstrated the importance of proper club fitting, especially for an efficient club shaft that 'digests' your swing for improved energy retention, release and repetitive accuracy. Outstanding presentation sir!

  • @robbiles
    @robbiles 4 роки тому +38

    So what you're telling us Rick is that after taking Mavrik out on the course, you've lost that loving feeling.

    • @FriedEggsGolf
      @FriedEggsGolf 4 роки тому +5

      Rob Biles ...and now it’s gone... gone... gone.

    • @MC-nb6jx
      @MC-nb6jx 4 роки тому

      Rob Biles .... Talk to me Goose.....

    • @robbiles
      @robbiles 4 роки тому +1

      I feel the need Randy ….. the need for speed. Can't wait to see what you do with the MAV.

    • @robbiles
      @robbiles 4 роки тому

      Rodger.

  • @simonhague2674
    @simonhague2674 4 роки тому +11

    Rick, your reviews are just different gravy - Very entertaining, love the combination of on-course testing the ending was class!

  • @mikea3mks
    @mikea3mks 4 роки тому +1

    Really value your honest comments, I was thinking of changing from my Rouge driver to the new Mavrik or Taylormade SIm driver. After watching both reviews, apart from getting the latest driver my overhaul is not going to improve, so thanks for your honest comments, and will stay my current driver.

  • @miltontaylor7750
    @miltontaylor7750 4 роки тому +8

    RS: "Yea......super computer" hahaha, you're funny Rick

  • @liamminty7152
    @liamminty7152 4 роки тому +9

    Disclaimer: Just because it didn’t go further for Rick, doesn’t mean it won’t go further for you. Get fitted folks.

    • @grattonwhite4774
      @grattonwhite4774 4 роки тому +1

      Yes with your current driver not this money grab..

  • @anthonyzlahtic6357
    @anthonyzlahtic6357 4 роки тому

    Rick, your reviews are the best "go to" on UA-cam. Every piece of golf equipment I have purchased in the last 3-years has started with watching your reviews. I very much appreciate the thoroughness and unbiased nature of your reviews. One thing that would be great is if you could bring back your mid-handicap reviews. I suspect a large part of your audience are in the 10 - 20 handicap range with driver club head speeds in the range of 85 to 100 mph (as opposed to your 115 mph). (It is awesome watching you carry your tee shots around 285 yards :-)) As to your question, if I had to choose between the SIM & MAVRIK with my pocket book, the answer would be neither as it doesn't appear that either is better than many of the 2019 driver offerings. Both clubs are CDN$700 here in Canada. Personally, I am going to stick with my fitted PING G400!

  • @paulbrewster2327
    @paulbrewster2327 4 роки тому

    Nice review Rick. You are the ONLY unbiased Pro on UA-cam. You put your customer (viewer) at the heart of your channel and have not been taken in by the easy money of club manufacturer sponsorship. This is where the others like Pete 'Snooze' Finch; Mark 'Top Bloke' Crossfield and 'Me and My Boyfriend' have made huge errors of judgement. In the long term subscribers will turn away from these other channels as the reality hits that basically there content is just one long infommercial!

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much!

    • @paulbrewster2327
      @paulbrewster2327 4 роки тому

      @@RickShielsPGA You're welcome. Keep up the good work and great video content. No doubt you can grow to 1m+ subscribers in the next 2-3 years.

  • @nathanvietmeier1492
    @nathanvietmeier1492 4 роки тому +29

    If all the “NEW” tech is correct we should all be hitting like 500 yards

    • @stevenkent6298
      @stevenkent6298 4 роки тому

      technically club companies can not max out possible distance due to USGA regulations so they have to work with what they can trying to improve the clubs

    • @ongta1265
      @ongta1265 4 роки тому +1

      Yup. Rick carried 288-299 with ballspeed 170-171 with Srixon Z545 driver - five years ago!

  • @yourfavoriethannah
    @yourfavoriethannah 4 роки тому +5

    I’m most excited to see how this will help the markdown of the previous generations of drivers.

  • @jayhawkins4945
    @jayhawkins4945 4 роки тому +1

    Been hitting all 3 and the Sub-Zero is the longest for me, out of the 3. With Many different shafts. They pretty much all go within 10 yards of each other. Max and Sub are loner for me! The TM SIM is LONGER!!! But, the Maverick is So Much constant than the Sim. I could play either. Good review as normal,Rick!!!!!

  • @westpole
    @westpole Рік тому +2

    I can hear callaway employees just screaming at this video xD
    ...good stuff as always mate!

  • @muffin0079
    @muffin0079 4 роки тому +12

    I don’t know why I was so excited waiting for the results between the two at the end lol how sad is my life

    • @Bogeybobster
      @Bogeybobster 4 роки тому +1

      Muff 007 im excited too, i haven’t got there yet, it’s the little things sometimes :/

  • @CoomzTube
    @CoomzTube 4 роки тому +3

    This is why I love and trust your reviews. Totally honest, completely unbiased, data based outcomes. Great review Ricky, keep em coming!

  • @marcinos708
    @marcinos708 4 роки тому

    This just proves that clubs don’t change much within 1-2 years. I would save my money and get an older model at a discounted price. I think this was one of your best reviews yet! In my opinion. Looking forward to the next reviews!

  • @ianwilson9849
    @ianwilson9849 4 роки тому

    I have watched a few reviews for new drivers now and I think the most important thing for us amateurs Is the consistency of the strike and how far the ball will travel on an off centre hit, clubhead speed and balls speed is for professionals. So with that in mind I think the best driver available at present is the Ping G410. In every UA-cam review it seems to be the most consistent performer.

  • @andresd11
    @andresd11 4 роки тому +5

    Great review, honesty above everything, and I believe that’s what makes Ricks reviews so good. Totally trust his opinions. I would very much like to see a two year test done with the ping g400, the Rouge, Maverick and Sim since they are supposed to be the hottest and I’m looking something to replace my Ping G driver. Thks for the vid! Saludos

  • @rac12rc
    @rac12rc 4 роки тому +8

    Another great review, now back to bed it's 3am in Mich, USA. Worth it though. 🏌🏽

  • @Pokemonsept
    @Pokemonsept 4 роки тому

    Bought a Mavrik today... Never been fitted before and always hit the golf ball hard. Learned that my average club head speed is 123mph. I hit a couple with the Mavrik 330+. Felt pretty amazing after swinging a many years old Callaway X2 Hot for the last couple years. After one day Id definitely recommend lol

  • @tmacaulay
    @tmacaulay 4 роки тому

    Rick, forget the golf clubs... you have absolutely the best golf swing I have ever seen. Absolutely loaded with power and looks built for accuracy. I am subscribing in hopes you sell instruction material.

  • @AsadChinoy
    @AsadChinoy 4 роки тому +14

    Callaway marketing must really like Top Gun.

  • @anthonytheglazerdisandro8408
    @anthonytheglazerdisandro8408 4 роки тому +3

    Rick ,
    Just wanted to say I’m new to the channel and love the content !! Getting back into golf soon ( lay off 4 years due to injury ) and I excited to have your reviews help me get onto some new gear soon. Appreciate the great review and info ! Thank you

  • @shughalonly4724
    @shughalonly4724 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot Rick for the great review ... As per my humble analysis for last six months, the claim by the company for 5 yards longer is unreal ... at the same time I conclude that the major difference between the two is response for off center hits ... with COR value being constant, how can company claim to increase the distance? By aero dynamics and COR value for off center hits ...Callaway has achieved both ...Rick's result have shown that swing speed with maverik was faster... and i have myself used mavrik ...dammmmm ...it is indeed good in off center hits ... so good that I purchased one ... summary is that if you hits the driver center most of the times, you won't be benefitted with extra distance very clearly from naverik ... but for players like me who need ball speed from off center hits, they won't be disappointed ... i have gained 30 to 40 yards for off center hits and 40 to 50 yards on center strikes ...my previous driver was Tylormade SLDR

  • @monyet82
    @monyet82 4 роки тому

    Your videos are getting better and better each days. Relax, to the point and honest. Sadly most big companies are trying to make new clubs each year claiming new or better "technology" to increase their sales.

  • @scottcarroll9201
    @scottcarroll9201 4 роки тому +11

    Rick, you need to bring back the head to head, grab-n-smash vids you used to do with the new release drivers!

  • @exactgolf5447
    @exactgolf5447 4 роки тому +54

    Result: Same driver, different color and marketing claims.
    You just hit the Epic slightly better in the test thus the tiny difference in ballspeed and carry :)

    • @carlmons
      @carlmons 4 роки тому

      That's what I was thinking- Epic was slower club head but higher ball speed, with the same face (almost).

    • @alarmservicepros
      @alarmservicepros 2 роки тому

      Slightly better 10 times?

  • @midlifebiker7424
    @midlifebiker7424 4 роки тому +1

    Did everyone chuckle at the end..., I expected you to search out the balls but no need lol

  • @mitch9243
    @mitch9243 4 роки тому

    Given that I bought a Callaway Customs Epic Flash in July last year, there was no way I was buying a new driver, but this was good to watch and know there is nothing being missed!

  • @LilleyDaniel
    @LilleyDaniel 4 роки тому +8

    Great Review and testing again!
    Think it clearly shows that brands are hitting the regulation max and it is all about design and look now.
    They are running out of ideas, £469 NOPE!!! il be sticking with my G410

    • @LilleyDaniel
      @LilleyDaniel 4 роки тому

      @@xxpatssoxfanxx what it shows simply is that brands are running out of ideas.
      The epic flash was suppose to factor in this technology and it doesn't beat it in my opinion.
      Poor showing from Callaway on this range and it look so cheap
      Again IMO

  • @michaelb6420
    @michaelb6420 11 місяців тому

    Literally just purchased the Mavrik 8/18/2023 😁😁😁 as well as Cobra irons & in the process of purchasing a 2021 cobra tec 4 hybrid & a cobra ltdx max 3 wood 😁😁😁😁😁😁
    Very happy with the irons & learning the driver but extremely happy because I'm just learning!!!

  • @johnhornbeck7115
    @johnhornbeck7115 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the honesty. Good review.

  • @breeze787
    @breeze787 4 роки тому

    All the manufacturers ought to be using you to test their golf equipment. Rick is a very creditable hitting machine this as always was fun to watch thanks for putting this up.

  • @bradfordcotta5925
    @bradfordcotta5925 4 роки тому +1

    Love the honesty. Find a driver you like and stick with it for at least a few years. The Mavrik is really the Rogue replacement, not the Epic Flash replacement so it is probably better than the 2018 Rogue. That being said, they made their 5 yard claim against the Epic Flash instead of the Rogue. Well done.

  • @pacypacman
    @pacypacman 4 роки тому +4

    I don’t really look for club head speed in a driver i only look for forgiveness and in that case a Custom fit is so important. I did my first custom fit last year and i was fitted a Tensei CK pro White TX. My misses went down a lot more fairway hits led to a lower score!

    • @pacypacman
      @pacypacman 4 роки тому

      Deep up Stranded Creek hahahha good one

  • @jamesignatius1894
    @jamesignatius1894 4 роки тому +3

    Clubhead speed for SZ was 0.2 faster than normal but ball speed was 1.4 slower. This means you didnt have the same smash factor with the SZ-not surprising with it being more difficult to hit. Interesting then that you got the same total yards of 307 with both. Makes me think that SZ can perform even better if you can manage to get solid strikes on it.

  • @dennislaux
    @dennislaux 4 роки тому

    Finally.....FINALLY a guy in this world that actually tells the truth and isn't on the take getting kick backs to lie and say ridiculous things. Just look a former players selling silly junk clubs on the golf channel with the words like " never miss another chip or pitch or putt or drop 7 strokes on your game with this new club", and on the lies go and the suckers eat it up.
    I love the fact this guy does the hands on test and actually states the real results. Nice going.

  • @jessewillingham5639
    @jessewillingham5639 4 роки тому +1

    Love it!! Based on your results from this and the SIM it’s obvious we as golfers should save our money and play last years models. Thanks Rick!!

  • @simonshaw2797
    @simonshaw2797 4 роки тому +58

    I’m meant to be taking the dog for a walk guess I’ll have to postpone for 17 mins

  • @Takeabowson1986
    @Takeabowson1986 4 роки тому +2

    That ending proper made me laugh. So blunt 😂😂😂

  • @justinc7512
    @justinc7512 Рік тому

    I have a set of these and cannot for the life of me swing a golf club haha. Glad you like it Rick. I’ll keep practicing!

  • @TheOneAndOnlyCha
    @TheOneAndOnlyCha 4 роки тому +13

    Meanwhile I'm still gaming my Titleist 915 D3 XD

    • @ayjie6829
      @ayjie6829 4 роки тому

      Same, the best. New ts feels rubbish compared

    • @edpeesker5087
      @edpeesker5087 4 роки тому

      Im still gaming my Jack nicholas wooden driver.

  • @Tac729
    @Tac729 4 роки тому +5

    This definitely swings faster, another great job by Callaway

  • @jonpink4239
    @jonpink4239 4 роки тому

    Another good honest review from Rick Shiels - one of the few voices to be trusted in 2020. Even TXG appear to be juicing their numbers claiming 14 yards between last years M5 and the SIM which is ridiculous! Even worse is the fact they claimed 15 yards between M3 and M5 only a few months back. They've also been caught removing negative posts about TM products, so all in all it smells of sponsorship. Sigh.

  • @WendelltheSongwriter
    @WendelltheSongwriter 4 роки тому

    Club head speed is really the product of all the energy in the body's hinges being multiplied in sequence, minus the energy waste or leak attributable to opposing forces both inside and outside the body. This means the fastest club head speed will be achieved via the proper timing and sequence of the release of those hinges, the joints, and not from how much Force or power is supplied by muscle exertion. Another great video, Rick

  • @fornuto1288
    @fornuto1288 4 роки тому +105

    2020 drivers are looking very gimmicky to me, aesthetics looking a lot less professional and geared more towards branding to catch the eye... kinda “corny” if you ask me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jamesj6068
      @jamesj6068 4 роки тому +5

      Agreed, first impression was that it looked a bit tacky.

    • @brendancameraphoto2121
      @brendancameraphoto2121 4 роки тому +3

      Hard to disagree. Love to see these numbers: R and D budget VS Marketing budget.

    • @chrislemb
      @chrislemb 4 роки тому

      Spot on mate 👍

    • @Twyer24
      @Twyer24 4 роки тому +1

      Maverick looks like an old m2.. sim looks like a cobra.. apparently there's no other ideas out there

    • @BG-fh5me
      @BG-fh5me 4 роки тому

      Thought the same thing. Reminds me of 2015/16. Callaway hot driver and xr and the m2.

  • @Jasenf2209
    @Jasenf2209 4 роки тому +8

    "Really for tour players only..."
    Guess I'm a tour player now then? :D

    • @PaddyMcGee10
      @PaddyMcGee10 4 роки тому

      Got fitted for a driver today, told them I have no brand preference and to give me whatever the numbers speak to. They recommended the sub zero for me and I’m nowhere near a tour player 😂

    • @Golfzilla70
      @Golfzilla70 4 роки тому

      yeah, that's an odd blanket statement coming from Rick. I only swing driver about 100 mph (less if i'm feeling stiff, and up to 105 if it's hot and i'm really loose), and the sub-zero epic flash was the club for me. I do usually hit around the middle of the face, but i tend to not get the best attack angle, and the SZ works fine for me. I average about 260-270 yards including rollout with it, and i hit a little under 60% of the fairways i play.

  • @grahameturner7415
    @grahameturner7415 4 роки тому +1

    Ok so interesting this one. From what I understand Callaway are saying that epic flash face was super hot in the middle but left a bit to be desired on off centre hits. Mavrik is supposed to remedy that but maybe the middle is not quite so hot now but off centre is better?? It is interesting that your ball speed was less with a faster clubhead speed. Obviously this can easily be dictated by strike location. Seems like most UA-camrs have now stopped showing strike location on quad but ultimately strike will impact ball speed, spin and ultimately distance more than a new face or aerodynamic shape etc.

    • @lvond555
      @lvond555 4 роки тому

      This is actually the most valid comment. I would be interested to see if we could compare strike locations on the face. from the data he showed and the fact he said that he felt drives were more accurate with the Maverik makes me think that the poorly struck shots still had good results.

  • @thomasfrancis1503
    @thomasfrancis1503 4 роки тому

    Very interesting video Rick... I work for golf company in spain and your vlogs and reviews always help me when trying to sell new products. I have to say between the SIM and the MAVRIK the SIM looks like its going to be more appealing to people... plus the fact it looks like a beast !!!

  • @ssgenx2847
    @ssgenx2847 4 роки тому +5

    How Do you say data?
    Dayta : like
    Dahta: comment

    • @maxx1829
      @maxx1829 4 роки тому

      CIVICIOUS GENX Australians say dahta

  • @johnscott101
    @johnscott101 4 роки тому +3

    Good honest review, well done Rick, just shows all this "goes further" from manufacturers is absolute bull

  • @douglasfeil2422
    @douglasfeil2422 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos are great Rick! They really help us sort through the snake oil. Much appreciated.

  • @RookiePlaysWZ
    @RookiePlaysWZ 3 роки тому +1

    13:10 love how he just casually tosses the clubhead offscreen and you can hear it hit the ground

    • @billobrien5901
      @billobrien5901 3 роки тому

      You mean hear it hit someone’s hand when they catch it?

    • @RookiePlaysWZ
      @RookiePlaysWZ 3 роки тому

      @@billobrien5901 either or

  • @jeremyu.3944
    @jeremyu.3944 4 роки тому +6

    I have the Rogue driver and it's honestly perfect for me

    • @fortunelager
      @fortunelager 4 роки тому

      I bought a rogue last year and loved it. After about 10 rounds the head cracked where it met the shaft. Called Callaway and they sent me a brand new epic flash. I was a bit disappointed until I hit it. All the distance rogue gave me and much more consistently straight hits.

  • @waynepilgrim9476
    @waynepilgrim9476 4 роки тому +6

    Worse looking and data is no different....
    Conclusion: Go Cleveland 😉
    Great review.

  • @228ashbash
    @228ashbash 4 роки тому

    I’m watching Mr. Shiels review these drivers but I can’t stop bopping my head to the background music, sick beats Rick!

  • @colingalvin4525
    @colingalvin4525 4 роки тому

    Awesome video as usual. Showing that you don't have to get a new driver every year. Waiting at least a good five yrs. To get new clubs is so comforting to the clubs that I have. My clubs are great, I was allowed to increase the shaft of all the clubs. Gives me the height and distance combined that everybody wants and looks for. My club are the Thomas golf custom built and fit clubs

  • @grahamtibbot3329
    @grahamtibbot3329 4 роки тому +15

    Surely they don’t think anyone still buys into the “5 yards further” spiel!

    • @sausagembape677
      @sausagembape677 4 роки тому

      What else are they wasting their money on?

    • @paulbull3431
      @paulbull3431 4 роки тому

      No I was hitting it only 50 yards 30 years ago. Now 275-285 carry with new driver. It has to be the driver nothing to do with not being 4 years old anymore

    • @drealist7941
      @drealist7941 4 роки тому

      notformebeaky hey my drivers the 10 year old model! It goes 110 yards!

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 роки тому +1

      It was a bold claim

    • @henryglynn4131
      @henryglynn4131 4 роки тому

      My theory is that a driver you've had 2 years will probably lose 5/10 yards due to shaft and face wear... therefore the new driver will go 5/10 yards 'longer' **logic**

  • @Hvyyee
    @Hvyyee 4 роки тому +4

    Class review as always Rick. I’d have to go with the SIM 👍

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 роки тому +1

      Both are good drivers. It’ll do on looks probably

  • @Jonnymemo38
    @Jonnymemo38 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Very entertaining, fair and relevant format. Keep challenging the silly claims being made by the manufacturers Rick. They still get good exposure via your channel and the message in most cases is that whilst the UTD gear is no better than last years models, they are still solid products. The good news about the release of the Mavrik is that the Epic flash range should now be a bit cheaper for your average golfers to get their hands on.

  • @jorgevelabar
    @jorgevelabar 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot Rick. Cannot be said more clearly and straightforward . “Does it go further? No”. Liked a lot the review and loved ‘le grand finale’

  • @gatorwhiskers9011
    @gatorwhiskers9011 4 роки тому +4

    I'd be more interested in seeing Mavrik compared to Rogue; it seems more like a Rogue with "flash face."

  • @stewarth794
    @stewarth794 4 роки тому +5

    Lol the way the review ended .... no !!! See ya hahaha 😂

  • @ramonmoreno1658
    @ramonmoreno1658 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love your reviews. You are always objective and honest. Thank you Rick.

  • @peterarmstrong3298
    @peterarmstrong3298 4 роки тому

    If only I had 280 yards of carry in the winter! Callaway won't be happy with your honest review Rick!

  • @elongatedmusket5630
    @elongatedmusket5630 4 роки тому +3

    Hope they offer custom colours. That orange is horrid

  • @MattSmith-hf5sv
    @MattSmith-hf5sv 4 роки тому +3

    They need a new design team for color n style.

    • @MattSmith-hf5sv
      @MattSmith-hf5sv 4 роки тому

      To clarify both color n name my mind goes right to rusty POS orange Ford mavrick. Also had white stripes.

  • @2121toso
    @2121toso 4 роки тому +2

    Great review. I have always found the new drivers all go the same distance as the old drivers. What I have found is that finding the right shaft makes all the difference. Also some drivers can be more forgiving. With drivers we all worry about distance, but fairways is what we need to be looking at.

  • @adamrich4128
    @adamrich4128 4 роки тому +1

    I love these honest reviews! The 2020 drivers so far all look like great clubs...if you’re playing a driver that is 5 or 6 years old. The tech doesn’t change enough year by year to warrant an upgrade unless you have extra cash and just want the newest club. Just tried a sale price M5 vs. my current 2017 M1 and it was slightly better but not enough to spend $400.

  • @petermolyneux9544
    @petermolyneux9544 4 роки тому +31

    Once again, no real difference between this year's model and last. If it doesn't benefit someone at Rick's level, it's unlikely to do anything for the average club golfer. My wallet is remaining firmly closed!

    • @michaelward2963
      @michaelward2963 4 роки тому +5

      Peter Molyneux his efficiency was also down in the Mavrik head vs the epic flash. 1.39 vs 1.42. Clubhead speed up, forgiveness is higher for only losing two mph ball speed on strikes not quite as efficient.
      Human element always makes these reviews tricky, cause unless you’re hitting them both the same, how can you say which is better?

    • @jamesbuckley1686
      @jamesbuckley1686 4 роки тому

      I did testing of the Sim against my M3 gamer and no matter what the TM rep tried, it was always 5 yards shorter. Saved myself $500.

    • @petermolyneux9544
      @petermolyneux9544 4 роки тому

      @@jamesbuckley1686 No surprise!

    • @Husker_
      @Husker_ 4 роки тому +1

      There’s simply just not much left the manufacturers can improve on year over year. The face of the clubs have all been at the legal limit for some time now. I’d be interested to see if there is much difference on off center hits. I’d rather lose 10 yards to be able to hit it straighter.

  • @mitchflello
    @mitchflello 4 роки тому +6

    “MAVRIK” they’ve ran out of names, honestly.

    • @SDMacMan
      @SDMacMan 4 роки тому +2

      Its Tom Cruise approved. 👍

    • @knightriderkitt3000
      @knightriderkitt3000 4 роки тому

      Gotta get in for the Top Gun release later this year.

  • @jatalberg
    @jatalberg 4 роки тому

    Rick, thanks for review as I went with cobra extreme, and one thing I noticed and several others, + handicappers at that, asked anybody get that to go left? I said no I can’t , and others can’t as well and I’m using lite shaft. Since this review reveals the epic longer, not by much buy I’ll go with mav max cause almost $100 cheaper than epic, can’t believe still carrying a high price for older driver!

  • @stevejohnstongolf
    @stevejohnstongolf 4 роки тому

    Brilliant Video/Review again Rick. Great Job mate!

  • @Twyer24
    @Twyer24 4 роки тому +4

    That super computer that's been making these super high tech club faces is gonna get demoted to a fax machine if it keeps this up

  • @chrissankey5731
    @chrissankey5731 4 роки тому +5

    That look ugggglyyyyy

  • @scottmanthey3549
    @scottmanthey3549 4 роки тому

    Crazy thing is I tried all three plus the SIM and Cobra SZ and the Mavrik Subzero was by far the best for me. Same shaft and setup you are using I was getting 2200rpm and about 5 yards farther than the others with a tighter dispersion. I can't explain it, I'm only a 105mph swing speed 5HCP golfer and for some reason the setup you hated, worked great for me.

  • @shaneconfrey437
    @shaneconfrey437 4 роки тому

    Work in a golf shop and got all the new demo clubs this week have to say I didn't think there would be any noticable difference from 2019 but fell in love with the mavrik sub zero absolute beast, not much between the other manufacturers but this club takes the piss! I don't work for Callaway I swear 😂

  • @sesamestreettv
    @sesamestreettv 3 роки тому

    Just started playing this month. Got this club for 399 USD rather than 499. I’ve never hit a driver as well as this one. Really happy with my purchase

  • @GRIFF22
    @GRIFF22 4 роки тому +1

    A 17 minute review at not one mention that they've ditched the moveable weight..says it all!!

  • @andrewl7240
    @andrewl7240 4 роки тому

    Your course reviews make the world of difference to other vloggers on simulators Rick and the evidence speaks for itself.....
    Moral of the review? Go and save a few bob on a 'old fashioned' Epic Flash!!

  • @steveadkins9456
    @steveadkins9456 4 роки тому +1

    I love my Epic Flash Sub Zero, and at the price point of these drivers now, it's going to be in my bag for a while. Great test! Shows just how similar these "new" drivers are, and the price point is going to keep more people from upgrading year to year.