The Launcher XL headshape has a staggering high MOI, and what the company calls a Rebound Frame for enhanced energy transfer back into the golf ball. The details: Cleveland’s take on hitting the driver is a simple one: to make it as fun as possible. Robot’s take: There was minimal distance loss on shots hit on the upper-third portion of the face, and the XL Lite showed a stronger draw bias off the heel and high center - two zones where slicers are prone to make contact. With the most MOI ever in a Cleveland Golf driver, Launcher XL will have you thinking less about the club in your hands and more about carrying bunkers, clearing hazards, and finding the fairway. Hey, more driver distance combined with added forgiveness to keep the ball on the fairway always sounds fun to us. The shorter length as a hit, too, meaning it was easier to keep the ball in play and hit straighter/longer shots. Our take: According to our testers it’s “one of the loudest drivers out there” and “the ball jumps off the face,” making it a top choice for golfers who want to make an audial statement on the first tee. We tested: Cleveland Launcher XL: 9°, 10.5°, 12° Launcher XL Lite: 10.5°, 12° Launcher XL Lite Draw: 10.5° That’s how Callaway was able to increase distance and forgiveness throughout the Rogue ST line. They also have heavy back weighting in the sole with a new Tungsten Speed Cartridge to drive weight rearward in the head, which reduces twisting at impact. Although the Rogue ST comes in four different models for different golfers, Callaway used Artificial Intelligence to optimize speed, forgiveness, launch and spin for the faces of each individual club head. ![]() The details: The “ST” stands for “Speed Tuned,” so it’s no surprise our testers noted the fast faces. Shots hit toward the heel had the most draw-inducing effects Rogue ST Max LS: Clearly a driver for better players who prefer a penetrating ballflight, the LS demonstrated the lowest spin rates of all models in the Rogue family Rogue ST Max Triple Diamond LS: Slightly higher launch than the ST LS, the Triple Diamond’s 10.5 model is one of the lowest spinning drivers we tested at that loft. ![]() Robot’s take: Rogue ST Max: Made for golfers who want to mitigate a slice via the clubhead’s built-in draw bias. designed Flash Face are engineered for maximum speed with exceptional levels of forgiveness. Callaway’s innovations, including the all-new Tungsten Speed Cartridge, Jailbreak Speed Frame, and an A.I. The new Rogue ST Drivers represent a breakthrough in driver performance. “It was confidence inspiring because direction wasn’t bad on mishits,” another (Rogue ST Max) added.Īll of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. “I prefer a matte crown, and I don’t normally say this, but it felt fast off the face,” a GOLF tester (Rogue ST Max LS) said. The new matte black crowns proved to be a favorite among our testers at address, but it was the speed and stability off the face they were most impressed with. Our take: These new Rogue ST drivers are fast, forgiving, and look good while doing it. CLUBTEST DRIVER REVIEWS Callaway Rogue ST Want to overhaul your bag for 2022? Find a fitting location near you at GOLF’s affiliate company True Spec Golf. More ClubTest 2022 reviews: Irons | Fairway woods | Hybrids | Wedges | Putters For additional exclusive robot-testing insights on new drivers from TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra and other leading brands, join InsideGOLF for only $20/year.ĭriver reviews by brand: Callaway | Cleveland | Cobra | Mizuno | Ping | PXG | Srixon | TaylorMade | Titleist | Tour Edge | Wilson | XXIO See something you like? Click through and buy your new driver today. You can read all about this year’s ClubTest testing process here.īelow you will find our full reviews and test results of 30 new drivers from the top manufacturers in the game. In addition, we completed thorough robot testing of each club with the help of Golf Laboratories founder Gene Parente. ![]() A bevy of qualified testers were on hand to provide feedback and performance thoughts on gear from manufacturers big and small. For the latest edition of GOLF magazine’s 2022 ClubTest, we relied on a two-pronged approach to deliver valuable insights into the new crop of drivers, woods and hybrids so that you can make better informed purchasing decisions.
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