Callaway Mavrik Vs Callaway Paradym Irons Comparison Overview

Callaway Mavrik Vs Callaway Paradym Irons Comparison

When the Mavrik irons first came out, we can remember being very impressed with the methodical design.

But that was a long time ago and while some of the features that were included in the Mavrik irons still persist, a lot of technology has changed.

A good example of the distance that Callaway has traveled in terms of design are the Callaway Paradym irons. We wanted to see just how far Callaway has come so we tested the Callaway Paradym and Mavrik irons side-by-side for this comparison overview.

Callaway Mavrik Irons Overview

“The Callaway Mavrik irons feature progressive CG placement in every club in the set.”

This is what gave the Mavrik irons such an impressive performance profile when they debuted – and it still makes each set in the iron feel great today. The long irons will still yield incredible distance with a low launch while the short irons allow for excellent vertical shot shaping.

The Mavrik irons also feature Callaway’s urethane microspheres which help smooth out unwanted vibration and soften up the overall feel of these irons. Keep in mind though that these are cast irons and no amount of microspheres has ever been able to really take the place of a forged iron feel.

Still, the Mavrik irons play long and offer a very large sweet spot – great for beginners and high handicappers.

Callaway Paradym Irons Overview

“The Callaway Paradym irons feature forged 455 grade steel faces and hollow body design.”

In addition, the Callaway Paradym irons have up to 67 grams of tungsten in the sole to pull the CG nice and low. Of course, the Callaway Paradym irons simply feel better than the Mavrik irons by merit of being forged irons.

However, our testers were averaging a distance of 148.4 yards with the Callaway Paradym 7-iron – an increase of nearly 6 yards over the same iron in the Mavrik set. The hollow body design really gives these irons a boost in the distance department. And to keep everything in check and maintain consistency, the Speed Frame works to stiffen the perimeters of the heads.

“It’s clear that a lot has changed in Callaway’s iron design since the Mavrik irons came out – and in the case of the Callaway Paradym irons, that change has been for the better. The Callaway Paradym irons feel better, yield better distance, and offer better consistency.”

Callaway Mavrik – First Impressions

The Callaway Mavrik Irons look amazing and deliver a ton of distance and accuracy with low dispersion between strikes.

Each Iron is crafted using Artificial Intelligence that ensures the weighting is in the optimal position and that these Irons maximize their potential.

They have 360 Face Cup technology which allows for some flex in the iron face on impact resulting in maximum ball speed and distance.

The clubs have a lot of loft, allowing you to get the ball in the air while Tungsten Weighting, keeps the center of gravity low in these irons and the Urethane Microspheres reduce vibrations on off center hits.

These are excellent Game Improvement irons from 2020 that come at an affordable price.

Callaway Paradym Irons First Impressions

The first thing to notice about the Paradym irons is the attractive design which looks great in the bag and will have plenty of shelf appeal in 2023.

They have a player’s profile at address and are built to get the maximum distance possible.

The stronger lofts add about 5 to 10 yards to each and the feel explosive on impact.

The price point is quite high but the premium forged steel face does make up for this to a certain extent.

The irons come in 2 flavors:

Callaway Paradym Irons:

For low to mid-handicappers looking for distance, easy launch, stopping power, and workability.

Paradym X Irons – Perfect for Mid Handicappers looking for distance, easy launch, and forgiveness.

The irons have a rounded shape that we expect from Callaway and the paradigm shift occurs within the clubs and not on the outside.

The 455 premium steel face was reserved for only hybrids, woods and drivers up to now. With the advances in A.i design, they are now available in the irons.

The Paradym irons will be for consistent strikers even though they are forgiving on mishits. This is down to the compact blade which had us missing left and right a bit too often.

We found the Paradym X to be better suited to our game and they are quite long, adding 5 to 10 extra yards from what we would expect.

They get progressively more workable as you get to the shorter irons and the pre-worn leading edge allows the ball to get good air time more easily.

With the premium price point, we wouldn’t be rushing out to get these irons unless you are due an upgrade and they are the best clubs for you after fitting.

The hollow body players distance iron market is quite competitive.

Callaway Mavrik – Selling Points

Artificial Intelligence
Urethane Microspheres
Tungsten Weighting For Low COG
Large Sweet Spot With Flexible Face For Forgiveness
360 Cup Face For Maximum Ball Speed

Callaway Paradym Iron Selling Points

455 Steel Forged Face Cup
Hollow Bodied With Plenty Of Tungsten Weighting
Pre Worn Leading Edge
X Version for more forgiveness
Attractive design
Urethane Microspheres to absorb impact
Powerful sound and feel

Who Are The Mavrik Irons For

The Mavrik Irons will suit Beginners and Mid Handicappers. Almost anybody should be able to hit high, far and straight shots with these classic irons that ares till among the best in the game right now.

Mavrik Family Of Irons

The Mavrik Max are more suited to beginners, they have higher lofts and offer more forgiveness while giving up a bit of their distance.

The Mavrik Pro Irons are going to be perfect for Mid Handicappers and those that want to work the ball a bit more. Less loft and more fell in the Mavrik Pro Irons

Distance: 96/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 97/100

Feel And Control: 88/100

Overall Score: 95/100

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Who Are The Callaway Paradym Irons For?

These are perfect for golfers looking for distance and workability who are due an upgrade, have a decent budget and are suited to the clubs through a fitting.

The Paradym irons are not the most forgiving due to the compact blade but they are long, get the ball in the air and have decent stopping power for relatively low spin rates.

The X version will suit higher handicap players who want distance and forgiveness with some ball flight control thrown in.

They are a premium set of irons and have a premium price point.

The powerful will be great for a golfer with a higher swing speed who wants to work the ball with a draw or a fade.

The looks and the power feel were the most impressive for us and they do add distance, but again, this is more down to the stronger lofts and they dont add much from the Rogue St series.

For us, they are mainly for Callaway Affectionados who don’t mind spending more for premium quality.