Callaway Big Bertha B21 Hybrid Review – Is it Forgiving & Good for High Handicappers?
Many people consider the Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid the gold standard when it comes to game-improvement hybrids – and we’d have to agree.
Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid Overview
The Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid lives up to it’s name by offering players a massive sweet spot to work with.
Even when you miss the sweet spot, the SSS21 Flash Face will preserve a tremendous amount of ball speed on your mis-hits. There is also plenty of offset that you can see from point of address so you will likely be able to correct a lot of your mis-hits in the first place.
The only thing we would say is lacking with this hybrid is turf interaction. It feels a bit clunky and slow in the rough or even taller turf.
Is the Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid Forgiving?
The Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid is nothing if not forgiving.
What players will notice the most is the almost effortless distance. Not only does the face flex to a high degree to push ball speeds; but the large footprint puts enough power behind your full swings to send the ball flying. Many of our testers were hitting more greens in regulation with this club.
Is the Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid Good for Beginners & High Handicappers?
The Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid is an excellent club for high handicappers.
The Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid will help you hit the ball straighter so you find yourself in the rough less often. And the distance once again, is almost effortless. Some of our better testers were even using it from the tee with great success.
Available Lofts
- 3H – 19
- 4H – 21
- 5H – 24
- 6H – 27
- 7H – 30
- 8H – 33
Should you Buy the Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid or the Apex?
The Callaway Apex has a lot to offer mid handicappers looking to break into low handicap territory.
If you’re talking specifically about hybrids that are good for beginners though, there’s no question that the Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid would be the better buy. It launches higher than the Callaway Apex Hybrid and has a larger footprint that beginners will love.
While the Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid may not provide you with the workability you need as your game improves, it’s still one of the best game-improvement hybrids on the market.
Callaway Big Bertha B21 Hybrid
In 20 Words Or Less
The Big Bertha hybrids are the best choice if you are dealing with a slice and need more distance.
Callaway Big Bertha B21 Hybrid First Impression
The Callaway Big Bertha B21 hybrids immediately instilled a sense of confidence at point of address.
Of course, this has mostly to do with the oversized head and the noticeable offset. It’s really hard to miss the sweet spot of these hybrids unless it’s your first time swinging a golf club.
You can pick up the Big Bertha hybrids in 3H all the way to 8H.
The Callaway Hybrid Family
Naturally, the Big Bertha B21 hybrids aren’t the only game in town. Callaway also makes the famous Epic Super Hybrid.
The Epic Super Hybrid sports a titanium body and head. Titanium is thinner than stainless steel so it flexes more, meaning the Super Hybrid produces faster ball speeds than the Big Berthas.
However, the Epic also has much less pronounced offset so it is not as congenial for beginners as the Big Bertha hybrids.
Callaway Big Bertha B21 Hybrid Selling Points
- Flash Face
- Tungsten weighting
- Pronounced offset
- Oversized head
- Straight shots
Who is the Callaway Big Bertha B21 Hybrid for?
Like with all Big Bertha clubs, the Big Bertha hybrids were designed for beginners who are struggling with inaccurate shots from the deck.
While the Callaway Big Bertha B21 hybrids do produce almost effortlessly straight shots, it should be noted that this same asset means that there is limited workability with these clubs.
As a result, more advanced players may be a bit frustrated with the lack of shot shaping.
Still, it was clear after our testing that these clubs were never meant for advanced players. They lack a satisfying feel but they are light and long enough to provide the type of long-game performance that beginners need.
Distance: 96/100
Feel & Control: 91/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 95/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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