NEW GEAR: Callaway’s XR 16 drivers

Callaway’s Research & Development team worked closely with aerodynamics experts at Boeing to achieve a new threshold in ball speed with the XR 16 driver.

By pinpointing the size and placement of the re-engineered ‘Speed Step Crown’, engineers saved weight and lowered drag. That result is an increase in clubhead speed and, in turn, more ball speed.

The extreme forgiveness of the XR 16 driver was accomplished thanks to the larger, high moment of inertia (MOI) shape with a stretched crown, and a lower and deeper centre of gravity. All that forgiveness leads to more ball speed at every impact location, which can add more distance for golfers of all ability levels.

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Callaway’s next-generation R*MOTO Face Technology is nine grams lighter and thinner than in previous models, yet still stronger due to the use of new 8-1-1 titanium. The body is lighter, too, which leads to more ball speed across the entire face.

The XR 16 driver comes standard with a Fujikura Speeder Evolution 565 Shaft, or choose a custom shaft to best suit your swing.

For better players, there is the Callaway XR 16 Pro driver has been engineered for more advanced players who desire workability in their long game.

The XR 16 Pro has a 450cc stretched head design, lower spin and a more neutral centre of gravity bias that is low and deep in the club head. The re-engineered shape helps reduce drag, and a lighter ‘Speed Step Crown’ helps save weight.

The standard shaft offering in the XR 16 Pro is the Tour-proven Fujikura Evolution II TS 665 Shaft, or choose from Callaway’s extensive selection of shaft options to find the one that fits your swing.

RRP: $579.99 (XR 16 driver), $649.99 (XR 16 Pro driver)

For more information about these drivers, www.callawaygolf.com