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Why We Like It
- This model seeks to maximize distance for average golfers through adjustability and lie angle while offering the same control of the equivalent iron.
- The mid-size profile makes for an easier transition between hybrids and irons.
- The adjustable hosel has seven settings that provide 1-degree loft adjustments (weak or strong) and up to 2 degrees of adjustment for lie (weak or strong).
- After researching thousands of average-golfer swings, Callaway concluded that the proper lie angle for an individual player was crucial to better contact with hybrids, hence the reason for the new adjustable hosel’s emphasis on lie angle.
- These heads have more of a neutral flight to work across a broader range of players and trajectory preferences.
- The lofts and neutral ball flight make these hybrids a good fit with Callaway’s Elyte and Elyte HL iron models.
- The design of the variable-thickness face used input from AI’s analysis of thousands of swings. The result is more precision and effectiveness for the target player.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- 19, 22, 26, 30 degrees (with seven-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The clubface is a little shallow in terms of height, but the longer length adds some forgiveness. I got plenty of carry, even on mis-hits. The ball jumped and exploded off the face. Bigger than expected sweet spot made things even easier.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Pretty club. I liked the way it cut through the grass, and the adjustability as well. Impact felt harder than usual, and that transmitted through the club with some extra vibration. Good hits produced a medium-low ball flight.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Love the consistent face and minimal crown design. Consistent high spin and launch. Sound at impact is dull and has no echo.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Tick tock, easily repetitive. Delivers a nice rising launch with terrific distance and plenty of stopping power. Sole digs through the turf with ease.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Very user friendly and easy to hit. You can make the ball go up or down in trajectory simply by changing ball position. I love the matte black finish. It's clean, sexy, and stealthy. It says, 'Look at me,' just don't stare too much.
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Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The clubface is a little shallow in terms of height, but the longer length adds some forgiveness. I got plenty of carry, even on mis-hits. The ball jumped and exploded off the face. Bigger than expected sweet spot made things even easier.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Pretty club. I liked the way it cut through the grass, and the adjustability as well. Impact felt harder than usual, and that transmitted through the club with some extra vibration. Good hits produced a medium-low ball flight.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Love the consistent face and minimal crown design. Consistent high spin and launch. Sound at impact is dull and has no echo.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Tick tock, easily repetitive. Delivers a nice rising launch with terrific distance and plenty of stopping power. Sole digs through the turf with ease.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Very user friendly and easy to hit. You can make the ball go up or down in trajectory simply by changing ball position. I love the matte black finish. It's clean, sexy, and stealthy. It says, 'Look at me,' just don't stare too much.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Club sets up really nice and looks square, not open. Not a super amount of offset, either. Ball flight was very straight and dependable, but lacked punch. Could use more zip off the face.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Nice-looking hybrid that doesn't appear too square at the bottom. Looks like a mini fairway wood, which gives me confidence. Very forgiving club. Mis-hits had good carry to them. Had to hit the ball flush to get big distance.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
In the right hands—either a better player whose tempo is smooth or someone with a slower swing speed—it performs. When you swing right, there's great clubhead awareness and you hit the shots you're supposed to hit.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
It has a nice matte finish and shape to it. Definitely a firmer face. When you flush it, it goes a mile, and the dispersion is really tight. But if you miss by a fraction, you're going to pay for it.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It felt like hitting a brick wall, but that's a fair trade when it comes to what it gives you on off-center hits. I hit a chunk and a heel shot and they both went my stock distance. It bludgeons the ball out there.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Feels nice and compact, which is what you want from a hybrid. You can feel the weight transfer into the ball. My shots went so straight that I had a hard time drawing it. I wouldn't want to turn it over if I hit it that straight every time.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Super consistent club. One of the best combinations of distance and control in the hybrids I tested. The sound is loud without being annoying, confirming if you hit it well or poorly.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
I like the black color and the Chevron alignment aid tells you where the sweet spot is. Center hits were rewarded with a big jump off the clubface, although off-center hits felt heavy with a lot of negative feedback in your hands.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Does a great job cutting through the turf, especially on mis-hits. Has a bigger sweet spot than you'd expect, so not a huge loss in distance on mis-hits. I found it a bit too spoon-shaped for my liking. I would prefer some sharper, squarer edges, particularly on the toe.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
The club's weight felt great in my hands and bred confidence the second I placed it behind the ball. Impact had a muted, soft feel to it, but it also felt like there was plenty of juice behind the ball. The clubface didn't feel springy, but I could tell it was coming off pretty hot.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Clean design. I like that the weights are on the side. You don't see too much adjustability with hybrids in terms of drawing and fading the ball. I tinkered around with the settings but the spring-like effect and ball speed just wasn't there, and I had some difficulty controlling shots.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The thin, long clubface gives you a lot of room to breathe on mis-hits. There wasn't a huge difference performance-wise between a good shot and a miss. This club would be good for someone who likes to move the ball around. Ball flight was a little lower than most, and fairly mid-spin, meaning you could create some cool shapes if you wanted.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Feels and looks like a players hybrid. Has a smaller head and is a little less forgiving on off-center hits. Nice sounding, firm feel on good shots. The ball flied a little higher than I expected and landed softly, so I think it would be good coming into par 5s or longer par 3s.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Feels very light and quick, like E-LIGHT. Very hot off the clubface. The same swing speed produced a higher than average ball flight. Aggressive looking club with bluish-black matted finish and logo with green accents.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The clubface is a little shallow in terms of height, but the longer length adds some forgiveness. I got plenty of carry, even on mis-hits. The ball jumped and exploded off the face. Bigger than expected sweet spot made things even easier.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Love the consistent face and minimal crown design. Consistent high spin and launch. Sound at impact is dull and has no echo.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Tick tock, easily repetitive. Delivers a nice rising launch with terrific distance and plenty of stopping power. Sole digs through the turf with ease.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
The club's weight felt great in my hands and bred confidence the second I placed it behind the ball. Impact had a muted, soft feel to it, but it also felt like there was plenty of juice behind the ball. The clubface didn't feel springy, but I could tell it was coming off pretty hot.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Feels very light and quick, like E-LIGHT. Very hot off the clubface. The same swing speed produced a higher than average ball flight. Aggressive looking club with bluish-black matted finish and logo with green accents.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Pretty club. I liked the way it cut through the grass, and the adjustability as well. Impact felt harder than usual, and that transmitted through the club with some extra vibration. Good hits produced a medium-low ball flight.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Nice-looking hybrid that doesn't appear too square at the bottom. Looks like a mini fairway wood, which gives me confidence. Very forgiving club. Mis-hits had good carry to them. Had to hit the ball flush to get big distance.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Feels nice and compact, which is what you want from a hybrid. You can feel the weight transfer into the ball. My shots went so straight that I had a hard time drawing it. I wouldn't want to turn it over if I hit it that straight every time.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Super consistent club. One of the best combinations of distance and control in the hybrids I tested. The sound is loud without being annoying, confirming if you hit it well or poorly.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Does a great job cutting through the turf, especially on mis-hits. Has a bigger sweet spot than you'd expect, so not a huge loss in distance on mis-hits. I found it a bit too spoon-shaped for my liking. I would prefer some sharper, squarer edges, particularly on the toe.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Clean design. I like that the weights are on the side. You don't see too much adjustability with hybrids in terms of drawing and fading the ball. I tinkered around with the settings but the spring-like effect and ball speed just wasn't there, and I had some difficulty controlling shots.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Very user friendly and easy to hit. You can make the ball go up or down in trajectory simply by changing ball position. I love the matte black finish. It's clean, sexy, and stealthy. It says, 'Look at me,' just don't stare too much.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Club sets up really nice and looks square, not open. Not a super amount of offset, either. Ball flight was very straight and dependable, but lacked punch. Could use more zip off the face.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
In the right hands—either a better player whose tempo is smooth or someone with a slower swing speed—it performs. When you swing right, there's great clubhead awareness and you hit the shots you're supposed to hit.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
It has a nice matte finish and shape to it. Definitely a firmer face. When you flush it, it goes a mile, and the dispersion is really tight. But if you miss by a fraction, you're going to pay for it.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It felt like hitting a brick wall, but that's a fair trade when it comes to what it gives you on off-center hits. I hit a chunk and a heel shot and they both went my stock distance. It bludgeons the ball out there.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
I like the black color and the Chevron alignment aid tells you where the sweet spot is. Center hits were rewarded with a big jump off the clubface, although off-center hits felt heavy with a lot of negative feedback in your hands.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The thin, long clubface gives you a lot of room to breathe on mis-hits. There wasn't a huge difference performance-wise between a good shot and a miss. This club would be good for someone who likes to move the ball around. Ball flight was a little lower than most, and fairly mid-spin, meaning you could create some cool shapes if you wanted.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Feels and looks like a players hybrid. Has a smaller head and is a little less forgiving on off-center hits. Nice sounding, firm feel on good shots. The ball flied a little higher than I expected and landed softly, so I think it would be good coming into par 5s or longer par 3s.
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Callaway Elyte
Up to 13 yards of shot shaping from our most adjustable hybrid ever***. With interchangeable heel toe weights and a new Ai 10x face, the new Elyte Hybrids provide elyte versatility and performance at the top of the bag. They feature adjustable heel-toe weights for customized shot shape. 13g tungsten and 3g aluminum weights can be swapped to toggle between a neutral and draw ball flight. The new weighting system combined with the new Optifit 4 hosel.
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