Solid performance, good forgiveness, and fairly low spin. The weights are located in the heel and in the toe of the driver and can be maneuvered to affect the fade and draw bias additional weights are available for a more finetune fit. Mar 10, 2014 big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. After launching two big bertha drivers last year that had different forms of adjustability, callaways new big bertha alpha 815 and big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond in. Jul 22, 2014 big bertha alpha is the first driver to enable independent adjustments of four significant performance characteristics, optimizing trajectory, control and distance for individual golfers. That extra money gets the golfer even more adjustability, including the ability to raise or lower the height of the center of gravity inside the clubhead. In a blatant attempt to get my fat arse off the couch and slim it down by getting me back onto the golf course, my honey bunny bought me a brand spanking new big bertha alpha. The big bertha alpha driver spans a multiple segments of the player population due to its incredible flexibility and adjustability for individual golfers. Hit the driver extremely well all day, longer than i had been on most holes and middle of the fairway on all but 2. With the return of an old friend with the relaunch of big bertha driver in 20 it was surely only a matter of time before callaway delved back into the box marked iconic golf club.
While the big bertha driver provides advantages to the largest majority of golfers, the callaway big bertha alpha driver is more geared towards the stronger, more consistent and accurate ball striker or heavy thumpers. Big bertha alpha features the same optifit hosel as the rest of the callaway driver family. The big bertha driver is available in three different lofts. The big bertha alpha driver also arrives at retail outlets on feb. Sep 07, 2016 andy tests out the brand new callaway fusion 2016 vs the callaway big bertha alpha 816 driver. Callaways big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. The big bertha alpha driver is available in one loft, 9 degrees.
Andy tests out the brand new callaway fusion 2016 vs the callaway big bertha alpha 816 driver. Im looking for a new driver in real life and these two are among my choices and would be cool to play one here as well as real life golf. With the gravity core in the low cg position of big bertha alpha, the driver has a low spin focus. This driver is designed to improve three things golfers struggle with. Callaway golf big bertha will path2 alpha 815 drivers. In this episode i compare my current big bertha alpha to the new gbb epic driver in hopes of finding accuracy. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big. The nuts and bolts of the big bertha alpha are the adjustable cg gravity core, heel and toe weights, as well as an adjustable hosel.
Big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of the most trusted shafts on tour. Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy. For the 2015 season theyve got three big bertha models, the v series, 815 alpha, and 815 alpha dbd double black diamond. It features dual distance chambers, a feature that allows for the most extreme fine. Brand new callaway fusion vs big bertha alpha golf.
Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver. You can add loft, take loft off or adjust the lie angle to fit your swing. Big bertha alpha is the first driver to enable independent adjustments of four significant performance characteristics, optimizing trajectory, control and distance for. Im thinking callaway and taylormade design new clubs to be an improvement over their previous models. Xr pro drivers both are excellent drivers and on a good hit will be about equal. If youre investing in a big bertha alpha, take the time to hit it with a number of shafts so you give yourself the best chance of a good longterm fit. Its got adjustablemoveable weights like the razr fit and razr fit xtreme promotes a draw or fade bias andor alters swing weight. Big bertha alpha driver vs big bertha driver youtube. May 27, 2015 in addition, the big bertha alpha driver has two adjustable weight ports 1 gram and 7 gram. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big bertha. In any case, she was undoubtedly unaware that the alpha is for better golfers, and that i am not one of those mythical beasts.
Taylormades 430cc sldr driver, along with the callaway big bertha pro, big bertha alpha pro, and cobra bio cell tour version 2 driver have all been cleared for play by. Dec 08, 2015 callaways new version, the 2016 model, of the great big bertha may be the driver of choice among the new equipment which hit the markets. While the big bertha driver provides advantages to the largest majority of golfers, the callaway big bertha alpha driver is more geared towards the stronger, more consistent and. The head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Callaways new bb alpha and x2 hot bag drop the sand trap. The new big bertha alpha 815 brings the gravity core to a driver that is much more forgiving than the 2014 big bertha alpha. Dec, 20 taylormades 430cc sldr driver, along with the callaway big bertha pro, big bertha alpha pro, and cobra bio cell tour version 2 driver have all been cleared for play by the usga. Jan 11, 2014 the big bertha alpha driver is the first driver that allows golfer to independently make adjustments to four of the most important performance characteristics. The callaway big bertha alpha driver is the first driver from callaway golf that allows a player to adjust the vertical center of gravity of the clubhead. The adjustable cog along with adjustable loft settings allows a golfer to adjust launch angle and spin rate independently from one another for a completely fine tuned and optimized ball. In this totally impromptu video, revolution golfs ceo justin tupper, talks to jason finley, director of marketing at callaway, to learn more. Released in conjunction with the big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond, these two drivers could give golfers some of the most versatility in the industry for drivers in 2015. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha. Callaways new version, the 2016 model, of the great big bertha may be the driver of choice among the new equipment which hit the markets.
New taylormade m1 and callaway big bertha alpha 815. Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver. The test took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Callaway 2014 big bertha alpha driver 2nd swing golf. The big bertha alpha driver is the first driver that allows golfer to independently make adjustments to four of the most important performance characteristics. The sound and feel of the big bertha alpha are most similar to one of my favorite drivers of 20, callaways ft optiforce. Jan 16, 2016 great big bertha vs big bertha alpha 2014 i suspect she was swayed by the massive discount from drummond golf. Like the other current callaway drivers the big bertha, x2 hot, ft optiforce the big bertha alpha will have callaways newest adjustable hosel which allows for adjustment of the loft. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 9 degree driver stiff flex speeder graphite 837944 see more like this callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 12 graphite senior right handed 45.
It features dual distance chambers, a feature that allows for the most extreme fine tuning we have ever seen. The biggest piece of technology in the big bertha alpha is also movable weight but the alpha does this in a very different way. The big bertha name, the adjustability, the marketing, the gravity core, the lowspin concept, even sir isaac newtons posthumous involvement had me curious. Its built on a 460cubiccentimeter chassis thats similar to the 2014s big bertha driver, with a large profile at address that boosts its moment of inertia moi to make it more forgiving. Rated 5 out of 5 by bo from fantastic driver a friend of mine had purchased this driver used on the callaway pre owned site and was useing it at the driving range before our winter golf trip. It was time to call the anonymous big hitter into action once more. At the beginning of the year came the highly touted relaunch of the big bertha name. The first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Callaway big bertha alpha driver, fur noch mehr lange. Dec 02, 20 the first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Then, before you know it and likely before you were settled into one of your new bertha s, came the launch of the big bertha v. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 dbd driver 2nd swing golf. At the beginning of the year came the highly touted relaunch of the big bertha name at callaway with the introduction of two driver lines, big bertha and big bertha alpha. Its as understated as a large modern driver head can be.
The great big bertha was a fantastic product one of the best drivers out there in 2016 so we were keen to see how the new model compared. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond. We highlight some of the key features and differences between callaways big bertha alpha and big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Jul 17, 2018 the big bertha alpha driver also arrives at retail outlets on feb. Both clubs personally custom fit to him for the best possible results. The alpha gives a feeling more akin to a forged iron than a hard titaniumfaced metal wood. Oct 01, 2014 the new big bertha alpha 815 brings the gravity core to a driver that is much more forgiving than the 2014 big bertha alpha.
Sep 08, 2014 the callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. After launching two big bertha drivers last year that had different forms of adjustability, callaways new big bertha alpha 815 and big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond in stores nov. Similarly, like many golfers today, i was eager to see the new generation of big bertha and specifically the big bertha alpha driver. The big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond is callaways most advanced piece of equipment to date. Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy transfer, resulting in more ball speed while delivering a mid launch with low spin, an ideal shot shape for long, penetrating distance.
Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. Callaway golf big bertha family golf clubs official. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha the methodology. Jan 04, 2017 the great big bertha was a fantastic product one of the best drivers out there in 2016 so we were keen to see how the new model compared. Nov 22, 2014 callaways driver lineup continues to impress. Tune the driver to the settings you want to play with our 8way adjustability. Mar 03, 2014 big bertha alpha driver vs big bertha driver. Callaway big bertha alpha vs big bertha alpha 815 driver youtube.
The four independent variables are loft, lie, cg draw bias, and most innovatively cg height. But like the original gravity core found on the big bertha alpha and both of last years big bertha alpha 815 drivers, the cylinder does more than. With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer. Big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver is rated 4. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha. I played my home course with the new driver setup and the added distance and exceptional control are real. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 driver, left hand, graphite, regular, 10. With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer can now change the spin that is imparted on the ball by moving the weight at the core, or inside, the driver. Big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver specs. Apr 08, 2015 while the big bertha driver provides advantages to the largest majority of golfers, the callaway big bertha alpha driver is more geared towards the stronger, more consistent and accurate ball striker or heavy thumpers. With the help of callaway custom fit specialist, jason ashley, we use trackman to put the big bertha and big bertha alpha to the test. The big bertha alpha driver features a gravity core system which includes a 12gram tungsten plug that can be flipped. New taylormade m1 and callaway big bertha alpha 815 world. Mar 12, 2014 similarly, like many golfers today, i was eager to see the new generation of big bertha and specifically the big bertha alpha driver.
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