Equipment

Spotted: Callaway Big Bertha V Series Driver

Published

12 years ago

Jul 28, 2014

Just last week, the Callaway Big Bertha V Series driver was added to the USGA conforming list. Today, we spotted the driver on tour at the 2014 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

As expected from the initial photos that surfaced, the V Series drivers don’t have a moveable weight system, but they do appear to have adjustable hosels. Callaway hasn’t released any information regarding technology, but from the photos, it can be assumed the drivers have what’s called “Speed Optimized Technology” in the club head.

For now, we’ll just have to enjoy the photos and speculate about the technology.

Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the Callaway Big Bertha V Series

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Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the Callaway Big Bertha V Series drivers.

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27 Comments

Matt

Aug 5, 2014 at 3:52 am

Its just a re-skin of the Callaway Legacy platinum driver (oceanic) for the mainstream.

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alan

Aug 1, 2014 at 11:18 pm

This is getting just silly stupid already.
Cor is at its limit, same for cc’s and dimensions.
So, this one is deeper, this one has aero fins,etc., etc.
Now even Cali is getting into the act of a new, “better driver” every quarter !!!

If you don’t like your current driver, then reshaft it by a good fitter. You will be amazed at the change in performance/results.

Do not get suckered in by the marketing hype. I am quite sure your golf ball will not know the differece of which driver hit it !!!!!

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CJ

Jul 31, 2014 at 3:04 am

That face looks really deep and if it is I’m hoping they make a more shallow one because deep faces just don’t look right to me but other the depth of the face I really like the simple look

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Dan

Jul 30, 2014 at 7:58 pm

Just a quick response. Bought the Cleveland Custom Classic XL last year. Decided to compare it to every new driver out in 2014 and I mean every one. They were all as close to my current setup as I could get. Not one was better than my current one including the SLDR. Some of the numbers were close or the same on the monitor at the PGA Superstore I buy from but, none were better. I’ll keep my money and stay away from the hype.

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Nick

Jul 30, 2014 at 3:46 pm

3 & 5 wood heads for sale on e-bay uk!

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Robert

Jul 29, 2014 at 11:23 pm

V Series? What’s that; the value series or something? Like the sldr s. Haha. Hey, what’s one more driver in the line-up. Guess they didn’t feel like they quite had all demographics covered with only 6 drivers so they needed to cater to the 12 golfers that were demanding a big bertha without the mizuno fast track technology or the $500 gravity core that Mickelson makes look so good.

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jgpl001

Jul 29, 2014 at 4:31 pm

I like Callaway but they are now bringing out new woods faster than TM

How many models in the past 3 years? I’ve lost count

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FTWPHIL

Jul 29, 2014 at 1:05 pm

So Japanish…

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west

Jul 29, 2014 at 12:08 pm

Love the black crown…can’t wait to try!

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Grant

Jul 29, 2014 at 9:03 am

Also looks like Callaway is switching out their hosel adjustment platform.

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sebastien

Jul 29, 2014 at 7:55 am

Biggest Big Bertha

some of you may know

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W

Jul 29, 2014 at 3:25 am

Warbird sole. It’s back! Awesome.

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tlmck

Jul 29, 2014 at 3:08 am

Looks like my RAZR Fit Xtreme with maybe a bit deeper face. I’ll be hanging on to mine though.

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JK

Jul 29, 2014 at 2:45 am

http://cdn0.globalgolf.com/images/product/large/1001000/1001026.jpg

it’s this, with adjustable loft. right?

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TW

Jul 29, 2014 at 2:05 am

I would love to see Callaway keep this 460cc version, then produce a 400 or 350cc pro version, I love my 3deep and would just love to see modern tech put into a classic package. Swing Speeds would pick up with the smaller head.

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Brad B

Jul 29, 2014 at 12:14 am

Is that a “Speed Slot” on the toe?

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Mad-Mex

Jul 28, 2014 at 11:34 pm

Reminds me of my Cleveland Classic 290

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Dan

Jul 28, 2014 at 9:47 pm

Looks like the classic Big Bertha from the early 1990s hit the modern state in a crash course or something

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Joe

Jul 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm

Looks like it’s gonna hit bombs

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Dave

Jul 28, 2014 at 8:16 pm

I’m not a typically a fan of Cally but I like the looks of this. Looks like a biggest big bertha face and sole crossed with a modern crown and paint job.

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Patrick

Jul 28, 2014 at 7:47 pm

Looks just like the Optiforce

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- Joe
  
  Jul 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm
  
  Or it looks like the original Big Bertha which the optiforce looks nothing like?
  
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  - Juan Carlos
    
    Jul 29, 2014 at 6:00 pm
    
    Joe, you receive applause for the above response. So true.
    
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  - Jack F
    
    Jul 30, 2014 at 3:23 pm
    
    Joe… The Big Berthas were gray, not black.
    
    — Callaway R&D Team
    
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    - golfing badger
      
      Jul 31, 2014 at 3:21 pm
      
      Joe was referring to the face markings and sole shape…very similar.
      Spot on Joe!
      
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Jim

Jul 28, 2014 at 6:55 pm

Its got a real deep face kind of like the looks too

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So let’s take a look at some of the best we’ve seen out on Tour this year that never made it to the competition. (You may notice none of Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Scotty Cameron putters made this list. There are too many.)

Let’s start with this custom Damascus Milled Odyssey Rossie made for Ryo Hisatsune. Featuring a single line and the short-slant hossel, we’ve seen plenty of Number 7 and jailbird heads featuring the Damascus Milled insert, but this is the first and only one we’ve spotted in a Rossie. Hisatsune primarily putts with an Odyssey Black Series iX #9, but we have seen him recently with a TaylorMade TP Collection SOTO, so there could be potential that the Damascus Milled Rossie could end up in the bag.

Everyone wants to be Cameron Young right now. We’ve had Justin Thomas and Tom Hoge both game the Scotty Cameron 9.5R prototype. Well, for the PGA Championship, Brooks Koepka nearly joined that list after requesting the same style of putter, with the full-length alignment line. But the Scotty Cameron reps took the request a step further and made one specially for Koepka with a Teryllium insert, similar to one in his previous Newport 2 gamers. The reason why this one didn’t go into play, though? Because it was too heavy.

Harry Hall was the third-best putter on Tour last year, so when Bettinardi made him a custom proto, you know it was going to be good. The custom BB28 blade features VDF face milling, a custom-welded single-bend shaft, and the owner’s initials – HH – on the sole of the putter. Hall, who usually games an Odyssey O-Works #7 W, has dabbled with a TaylorMade Spider Tour X already this year. Maybe there’s a chance this Bettinardi might make his bag.

Honestly, this one doesn’t need a description. It’s Kieth Mitchell’s custom Scotty Cameron Napa. One Scotty Cameron face stamp, two Scotty Dogs, two Scotty Cameron 7-Point Crowns and one Circle T. That is all. Oh, except for the Cashmere Cameron headcover.

Finally, and just for fun, how about we pour one out for this TaylorMade Spider Tour X made for Scottie Scheffler in its new torched finish. It’s unlikely we’ll see a putter change anytime soon from the best golfer in the world. In fact, he hit just two putts with it on the Harbour Town practice before going back to his trusty gamer.

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In our forums, our members have been discussing their favorite major winning irons used by Tiger Woods. WRXer ‘golferdude54’ kicks off the thread saying:

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Among these irons that helped Tiger win 15 majors, which is your favorite in terms of looks?”

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