Equipment
Spotted: Callaway Big Bertha V Series Driver
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
Click here to see what GolfWRX members are saying about the Callaway Big Bertha V Series drivers.
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.
At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.
The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.
“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley
In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.
To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.
“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.
Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.
From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Matt
Aug 5, 2014 at 3:52 am
Its just a re-skin of the Callaway Legacy platinum driver (oceanic) for the mainstream.
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 !!!!!
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
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.
Nick
Jul 30, 2014 at 3:46 pm
3 & 5 wood heads for sale on e-bay uk!
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.
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
FTWPHIL
Jul 29, 2014 at 1:05 pm
So Japanish…
west
Jul 29, 2014 at 12:08 pm
Love the black crown…can’t wait to try!
Grant
Jul 29, 2014 at 9:03 am
Also looks like Callaway is switching out their hosel adjustment platform.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Brad B
Jul 29, 2014 at 12:14 am
Is that a “Speed Slot” on the toe?
Mad-Mex
Jul 28, 2014 at 11:34 pm
Reminds me of my Cleveland Classic 290
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
Joe
Jul 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm
Looks like it’s gonna hit bombs
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.
Patrick
Jul 28, 2014 at 7:47 pm
Looks just like the Optiforce
Joe
Jul 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm
Or it looks like the original Big Bertha which the optiforce looks nothing like?
Juan Carlos
Jul 29, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Joe, you receive applause for the above response. So true.
Jack F
Jul 30, 2014 at 3:23 pm
Joe… The Big Berthas were gray, not black.
— Callaway R&D Team
golfing badger
Jul 31, 2014 at 3:21 pm
Joe was referring to the face markings and sole shape…very similar.
Spot on Joe!
Jim
Jul 28, 2014 at 6:55 pm
Its got a real deep face kind of like the looks too