This bad boy has a number of bells and whistles that will make any player happy. Mar 12, 2014 the idea callaway had was to use the big bertha name to signal what they consider a major leap in innovation and alpha is certainly worthy of the name. Both big bertha and big bertha alpha have callaways hyper speed face, which is the lightest and largest face ever sold by callaway. The big bertha alpha is the first driver with a gravity core to adjust cg height. Nov 18, 2015 callaways gravity core technology was first introduced with the big bertha alpha driver a few years ago and enables the golfer to fine tune the spin profile of the club head with a 10. Callaway 2014 big bertha alpha driver 2nd swing golf. The alpha gives a feeling more akin to a forged iron than a hard titaniumfaced metal wood. The head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Jan 06, 2015 the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd.
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. 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. Lets face it, the driver is the sexiest club in the bag, and the new callaway big bertha alpha driver doesnt disappoint. Allinall the callaway big bertha alpha is an impressive driver just sitting there. Marketing talk and fancy adjustments arent going to win any club championships or a spot in the bag if it doesnt live up to the hype. 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. Callaway mens big bertha alpha driver, right hand, graphite, regular flex, 9. The test took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big.
It was time to call the anonymous big hitter into action once more. The original big bertha was a very simple gray design. 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. Callaways new bb alpha and x2 hot bag drop the sand trap. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha the methodology. As a first year golfer, i swapped from blades to these. The big bertha driver uses a 5inch sliding weight track that is positioned around the perimeter of. Its a pioneer that gives you the benefit of maximum distance from low spin and forgiveness. The big bertha alpha 815 driver establishes a new driver category. Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver that, of the two berthas, should fit the broadest range of golfers. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 2nd swing golf. Callaway called it demonstrably superior and pleasingly different dpsd golf clubs.
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. Mar, 2014 on that note, the recent success of patrick reed with a full compliment of callaway clubs including a bb alpha driver that he averages over 300 yards with is worth noticing. 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. Dec 02, 20 callaways new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. They are using sir isaac newton as they did originally as part of their tag line, you cant argue with physics. The adjustable cog along with adjustable loft settings. Big bertha alphas crown is made of this high strength, lightweight material, which allows callaway to offer three forms of adjustability while maintaining a very playable d3 swing weight. What you need to know interchangeable and callaway compatible shaft adapter fits callaway drivers and fairway wood models see table below made from highquality aircraft grade titanium, pvc, and rubber sold as 1pc guaranteed fit. The big bertha alpha driver is the first driver that allows golfer to independently make adjustments to four of the most important performance characteristics. Like the regular big bertha driver, each loft of the big bertha alpha can be adjusted one degree strong or two degrees weak.
At address, the look is reminiscent of other recent callaway drivers like the razr fit extreme. What you need to know interchangeable and callaway compatible shaft adapter fits callaway drivers and fairway wood models see table below made from highquality aircraft grade titanium. Review of the callaway big bertha alpha driver 2014 by award winning pga professional matthew conner, uk golf tuition breaks. Callaway xr 16 fairway wood headcover redwhiteblue. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver pga value guide.
I saw instant improvement with a lot more forgiveness and distance in every iron. Since then drivers and fairway metals have gone through a number of paint configurations. The modern day big bertha alpha is also very classically done. Its as understated as a large modern driver head can be. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and strata brands. Callaways gravity core technology was first introduced with the big bertha alpha driver a few years ago and enables the golfer to fine tune the spin profile of the club head with a 10. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters and balls.
Callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers golfwrx. Rmoto face the rmoto face design saves weight to move. In march he became the youngest player in history to win a wgc championship and at this pace he might be joining fellow callaway staffer and ryder cup regular phil. Callaway drivers are engineered with supreme stability. The biggest piece of technology in the big bertha alpha is also movable weight but the alpha does this in a very different way. Dec 02, 20 regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver that, of the two berthas, should fit the broadest range of golfers. Rmoto face the rmoto face design saves weight to move the cg lower for added forgiveness while providing higher ball speeds across the face.
The idea callaway had was to use the big bertha name to signal what they consider a major leap in innovation and alpha is certainly worthy of the name. Features and benefits of the callaway big bertha alpha driver. The original big bertha alpha driver that was launched earlier in 2014 is principally a low spin driver aimed at high swing speed players. The colors are a navy blue along with red and chrome gray. The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and namesake ely callaway, a passionate businessman and well known figure in the game of golf. Pick up a callaway driver, a highperformance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy. Callaways big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 driver, left hand, graphite, regular, 10. Mar 10, 2014 big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver. Marketing talk and fancy adjustments arent going to win any club championships or a spot in the bag if it doesnt live up to the. The sound and feel of the big bertha alpha are most similar to one of my favorite drivers of 20, callaway s ft optiforce.
The look of modern drivers, especially at address, has advanced and varied vastly in recent seasons. Big bertha alphas swing weight can be adjusted from d0 to d5 with the standard installed screws achieving a d3 swingweight. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha. Its a round, balanced look, slightly longer fronttoback, with a simple white chevron for alignment help. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is not only a tongue twister, but the next in line of the latest range of drivers to bear the rejuvenated big bertha name. From the beginning the company was committed to producing quality product for golfers of all skill levels. The new big bertha alpha is touted as their most advanced driver to date and has the physics to back it up. This driver is great for players that want the spin control and adjustability of the 2014 alpha, but need a little bit of that big bertha forgiveness. 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. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond driver. With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer can now change the.
Adjusting the big bertha alpha driver callaway community. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 9 driver rh right handed aldila 60g stiff flex. Callaways new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. The big bertha alpha, callaways lowestspinning driver, is designed for the better player looking for several adjustable features to finetune launch conditions by adjusting vertical center of gravity, loft, lie and directional bias. For the first time ever, the gravity core lets you adjust spin independently of launch angle. Jan 29, 2015 the head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. The big bertha alpha, callaways lowestspinning driver, is designed for the better player looking for several adjustable features to finetune launch conditions by adjusting vertical center of gravity, loft, lie. Big berthas higher moi design compared to big bertha alpha features callaways hyper speed face which is designed to help maintain maximum ball speed which means maintaining distance on those shots that arent. On that note, the recent success of patrick reed with a full compliment of callaway clubs including a bb alpha driver that he averages over 300 yards with is worth noticing. They use multimaterial constructions and two distinct moveable weight systems to. 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. At the beginning of the year came the highly touted relaunch of the big bertha name at. I want to set it for d a draw and also keep it at 10.
My original settings on the 2014 alpha driver were 9. A revolutionary new face design thatas 8% larger, and more robust than ever to increase ball speeds across the face. 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. Preowned callaway golf big bertha alpha driver left handed 4. From the beginning the company was committed to producing quality product. The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and namesake ely. Nov 15, 2015 i have the big bertha alpha driver 10.
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