Dec 02, 20 the first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. Rated 4 out of 5 by anonymous from good clubs if you dont mind the awful finish the big bertha irons are decent clubs but the gun metal finish is not fit for purpose i have used the clubs for about ten rounds from new and they look like a purchase from a charity shop. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver. 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. The big bertha driver uses a 5inch sliding weight track that is positioned around the perimeter of. The big bertha 815 driver takes the forgiving design of the 2014 big bertha driver and added the gravity core to adjust vertical center. 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. Callaway golf also owns topflite golf company, odyssey putters, ben hogan and strata brands.
Big bertha alpha features the revolutionary gravity core to maximize distance in the most advanced driver weve ever made. 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. Pick up a callaway driver, a highperformance club that makes shooting balls down the fairway easy. Callaway s big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. Big bertha alphas gravity core offers the ability to adjust vertical center of gravity up or down to adjust spin independent of launch angle. I took the big bertha alpha to the course for my first spring round in mn and the ground was still fairly soft which i figured gave me a good test of how the distance of this driver was.
Mark hit the gravity core callaway alpha driver and talks about its many features and fitting options. See if callaway big bertha alpha driver will improve your golf game and make you a much better golfer. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha. Click here to find out how the callaway big bertha alpha scored in the drivers test 2014. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test the new callaway big bertha alpha driver on gc2 with real golf balls. The big bertha alpha 815 driver establishes a new driver category. I wont argue with results callaway built its brand on the popularity of. The goal of driver design at callaway is to individualize performance optimization for every golfer, giving them the best chance to optimize driving distance. Appearance, feel, and sound even if you dont plan on moving the gravity core around, the big bertha alpha is packed with features you would expect from a company calling themselves the kings of. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals.
Callaway s reborn big bertha topped its class in our clubtest earlier this year. Mar, 2014 either way, the big bertha alpha starts out as a midlow spin driver anyway so its not like it throws up highspin balloons in either position. While this was an innovation in driver adjustability, the club itself didnt really find its way into the hands of the masses. Meet the worlds first driver with an adjustable centre of gravity. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big bertha. Kevin na calls in after colonial callaway wincast may 28, 2019. Its got adjustablemoveable weights like the razr fit and razr fit xtreme promotes a draw or fade bias andor alters swing weight. 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. Dec 02, 20 callaways new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. Callaway 2014 big bertha alpha driver 2nd swing golf. Callaway big bertha alpha driver on sale carls golfland. 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. After testing both versions, woody lashen believes that most golfers are going to benefit from using the epic versus the subzero. Big bertha alpha features the same optifit hosel as the rest of the callaway driver family.
Jan 06, 2015 with the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. Jan 27, 2014 mark hit the gravity core callaway alpha driver and talks about its many features and fitting options. 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. Oct 28, 2015 the original big bertha driver was tested in 10 degrees with a stock true temper memphis 10 steel shaft, while the new great big bertha driver was tested in 10. Its fully adjustable and feature revolutionary technologies like the gravity core and hyper speed face. Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver.
Callaway big bertha alpha drivers are the most advanced club anyones ever made. 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. The new callaway big bertha alpha driver brings the best name in golf back and shes better than ever. The new gravity core is something brand new to golf clubs that players will be excited about. Big bertha s adjustable perimeter weighting maintains moi and allows golfers to finetune their ball flight.
Either way, the big bertha alpha starts out as a midlow spin driver anyway so its not like it throws up highspin balloons in either position. Callaway golf big bertha will path2 alpha 815 drivers. 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. Big bertha alpha s gravity core offers the ability to adjust vertical center of gravity up or down to adjust spin independent of launch angle. Lets face it, the driver is the sexiest club in the bag, and the new callaway big bertha alpha driver doesnt disappoint. 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. Callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers golfwrx. Great big berthaalpha 816 dbd driver test signup callaway. 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. Nov 26, 2015 the customfit message from callaway has never been stronger. Callaway have labelled the big bertha alpha driver as a total performance package of maximum distance. This is our highest rated certified preowned condition. Its as understated as a large modern driver head can be. 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.
Last year, callaway broke new ground with the introduction of the gravity core. Taylormade sld 430, callaway big bertha pro, and big. Adjusting the big bertha alpha driver callaway community. Mar 10, 2014 big bertha alpha places callaway in the center of the discussion of most innovative companies in golf. The head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Social team takeover with hashtag, matt, and intern michael shipshow may 31, 2019. It was time to call the anonymous big hitter into action once more. Callaways big bertha alpha is available in 9 with a 10. The test took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond. Nov 15, 2015 i have the big bertha alpha driver 10.
Thanks for watching and please do subscribe category. 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. I want to set it for d a draw and also keep it at 10. Mar 12, 2014 in terms of looks, performance, appeal and features, the 2014 big bertha drivers are completely different to what golfers were used to with the original models of big bertha. With it, they introduced the ability to adjust a drivers center of gravity up or down through their patented gravity core. 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.
The change in cg, combined with the other adjustability. Founded in 1982 by the late ely callaway, the mission of callaway golf is to passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies to sell the worlds best golf clubs, balls, and accessories. Looks the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd. Callaway big bertha alpha driver, fur noch mehr lange. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 2nd swing golf. The first hole is a pretty straight forward par 4 playing 377. Callaways new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. Its the most adjustable driver ever, with four ways to tweak it via weights to promote a draw or a fade. This bad boy has a number of bells and whistles that will make any player happy. 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 only thing you are going to have to worry about with the callaway big bertha alpha driver is if the net at the back of the driving range is high enough as this thing is going to hit it really, really, really long. This driver is designed to improve three things golfers struggle with. A mouthful to say, but has a nice looking smaller head from callaway, very clean lines with a hint that its still a callaway through the. Big berthas adjustable perimeter weighting maintains moi and allows golfers to finetune their ball flight.
The original big bertha alpha driver that was launched earlier in 2014 is principally a low spin driver aimed at high swing speed players. Callaway great big bertha epic callaway great big bertha epic subzero as you can see they are remarkably similar in design, but there are some noticeable differences that you should be aware of. 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 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. I struck 10 balls off a tee peg with both the new callaway big bertha and new callaway big bertha alpha 10. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha the methodology. See how the callaway bb alpha 815 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of the most trusted shafts on tour. Its a pioneer that gives you the benefit of maximum distance from low spin and forgiveness. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver adds aboveaverage forgiveness to a massive array of adjustability. Great big berthaalpha 816 dbd driver test signup weve got a driver in the works that we would like callaway community members to be the first to get their hands on to test. Jan 29, 2015 the head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Mitsubishi rayon fubuki zt 50 stiff and old callaway great big.
Callaway golf pushes the limits of performance to develop drivers that are designed to make every golfer a better player. In terms of looks, performance, appeal and features, the 2014 big bertha drivers are completely different to what golfers were used to with the original models of big bertha. The original big bertha driver was tested in 10 degrees with a stock true temper memphis 10 steel shaft, while the new great big bertha driver was tested in 10. 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.