Summary: An oldie but a goodie! I bought this Callaway stainless 3 wood (2004 model)on a whim to match my Callaway driver & couldn't be more surprised!
This wood delivers a great ball flight and averages about 230-250 on the driving range for me. I generally fade or slice my drivers, and this fairway 3 wood is straight 8 times out of 10 (when I swing correctly). It is not a cosmetically fancy metal wood by any means, but MAN does it do the job. Considering I bought it for $16 bucks with a stiff graphite shaft, it was a good purchase in my opinion.
I have used Wilson ProStaff, Cleveland HiBore, and Sonartec fairway woods in the past and this Callaway is every bit as good as the Cleveland and Sonartec. I would say my old Sonartec (which I am keeping by the way) is still my favorite fairway wood because I can shape shots with it better....but it is not as long as this Callaway. The Callaway has a pure feel to it, like the ball is jumping off the face. My old HiBore was just as good as this wood, but it was a little 'softer' feeling and had higher ball flight, and slightly more forgiveness. Doesn't compare to the old ProStaff wood (that was a basic fairway wood with shorter distance).
If you have the chance to pick this Callaway up, check them out. Definitely a money club in the bag. Easy to find on Ebay & CallawayPreOwned.com
Customer Service: Have not dealt with customer service yet.
Similar Products Used: Sonartec SS Fairway Wood
Cleveland HiBore 3 Wood
Wilson ProStaff 3 Wood
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Model Reviewed: Cally '04 Big Bertha 3 Wood w/Prolaunch 65 R
Summary: Bought this club from eBay and I like it. Better ball flights comparing to my current Steelhead III w/stock firm shaft, has better trajectory and easier to hit.
Boring low tin sound with this combo (Steelhead III stock shaft combo has crispy tin tone) but with good results, I can't complain about this.
Customer Service: None.
Similar Products Used: Cally Steelhead III, Adams Tight Lie...
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Summary: I'll put this club ( original big bertha 3 wood with standard stainless steel Memphis 10 shaft ) up against any fairway wood on the market. Great off the tee on tight par 4's and with the added bulk toward the toe on this model it's great for working a fade and guarding againt a pull. Easy off the fairway with mid trajectory. Can be found on Ebay at great prices, usually less than $40 including shipping.
Summary: this club is great for me,my old 3 wood was a powerbilt 3 wood and the difference is like night and day, it is a fair bit weightier than my old one but just a few weeks to get used to it and a slower swing the ball went nearly as far as my citation 9 deg driver, its a very nice solid feel as ball comes off the face, very cool sound too.
Similar Products Used: powerbilt 3 wood,
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