Callaway Paradym Vs Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver Comparison Overview

Big Bertha is a name that golfers recognize for incredible forgiveness and game-changing performance.

The Callaway Big Bertha drivers have been helping high handicap players get down the fairway and stay on it for decades.

And it would appear that Callaway is doubling down on their commitment to the game improvement space with the introduction of the Paradym line of drivers. In this review, we put the new Big Bertha driver against the Paradym (standard) to see which is the better GI driver.

Callaway Paradym Driver Overview

“One thing that the Paradym has on the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 right away: adjustability.”

The Paradym driver features a sliding 15g rear weight that lets you affect a draw, fade or neutral flight. It also features a fully carbon body. When we tested the BB23 and the Paradym driver side-by-side, we noticed that the Paradym was indeed lighter.

Ball speed was excellent and stayed in the 150 MPH range throughout our testing. Our average carry after three swings was 249.8 yards. And yes, the Paradym is very forgiving. You can play all over the face and your smash factor won’t be significantly impacted.

Speaking of the face, it’s made of forged titanium so it feels nice and crisp and clear as a bell on impact. As a GI driver, the Paradym delivers very tight dispersion (we never veered past an off-line divergence of 12 yards in our testing).

Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver Overview

“The Callaway Big Bertha BB23 has a large footprint and the same forged titanium face as the Paradym.”

And like the Paradym, you can make contact across the entirety of the face and not see a significant drop-off in ball speed. The Callaway Big Bertha BB23 also has the same kind of “wishbone” style jailbreak brace to stabilize the head without adding too much weight.

Dispersion was also tight with the BB23; but it lacked the versatility of the sliding rear weight. The department in which the BB23 has a clear advantage is distance. The BB23 produced longer total distance because it rolled out farther than the Paradym.

“So which is the better game improvement driver? Big Bertha is still the queen. Mainly because the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 produced longer total distance thanks to the muted spin. The Callaway Paradym produced higher spin which ultimately hindered its total distance.”

Callaway Paradym Driver – First Impressions

“The Blue colored full carbon chassis of the Callaway Paradym really grew on us as the round wore on, espeically due to the exceptional forgiveness from the clubs Ai enhanced face”

The Ai enhancement of the forged titanium face ensures that the ball is going straight from almost any area across it.

It is also big and inviting in the Paradym and Paradym X models.

The Triple diamond is more compact and will offer tour players longer distance and more workability in the 2023 season.

The Face Cup Technology wraps around the face to extend the forgiveness even further and enhance the flex across the face.

The Ai Jailbreak speedbar technology is still on offer but it is reduced to a single bar again with two prons at the bottom. This offers enhanced ballspeeds and increased stability.

The 360 Degree Carbon chassis is a first in the industry and offers unrivalled weight savings which are then redistributed to enhance the ball speeds on offer.

Overall these clubs are longer, more forgiving and feel better than their predecessors.

The only problem is the premium price tag that comes with them which is close to $700 or £600.

Callaway Paradym Family

The Paradym has an adjustable 15g slot that can be adjusted to suit your swing style.

It offers mid level spin and superb distance. Were getting around 10 yards further the Rogue ST Driver from 2022.

For someone that tends to draw the ball a little bit, the Paradym X was drawing a bit much for my liking but it will definitely suit a slicer.

It is the highest launching, highest spinning model with the shortest distance.

It is probably worth sacrificing that extra distance to actually land on the Fairway more consistently.

Expect to see the Paradym Triple Diamond extensively on tour this year, while some Tour Pros will prefer the regular Paradym.

The Diamond version has a 450cc head, and adjustable weighting. It offers stronger lofts, the most distance and the lowest launch angle.

Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver – First Impressions

“Against all odds, it appeared at first that the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 actually had a bigger footprint than the 2022 Big Bertha driver.”

Behind the ball it looks like you simply can’t miss. It looks very confidence-inspiring at address even with the slightly reflective carbon fiber crown.

So our first impression of the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 was that high handicappers are going to love the way this club looks.

And when we hit right outta the guts with this driver, it produced high launch with a sweet little draw – something else that high and mid handicappers are sure to love.

Callaway Paradym Selling Points

15% Tighter Downrange Dispersion
More Distance
The face is extremely forgiving
Triple Diamond plays hot
Plenty of adjustable weighting
X version is great for a slice.

Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Selling Points

Triaxial carbon fiber crown
Low/forward CG placement
Easy launch
Wishbone jailbreak bracing
Forged titanium face
Large footprint
460cc head
Lightweight graphite stock shafts

Who is the Callaway Paradym Driver for?

“The 3 Paradym drivers on offer from Callaway have enough firepower to suit every type of golfer possible.”

While the draw bias X version was a little too draw bias for us. Some players who don’t slice the ball have found it incredibly straight. It launches high and it is the most forgiving by far. Slightly less distance than the regular Paradym.

The regular Paradym will be the best choice for almost all players. It has an adjustable 15g weight on the back that will suit and shot type.

This one is jam packed with the latest ai technology and carbon body. We found it 10 yards longer and more forgiving than the 2022 model.

The triple diamond is going to be limited to the best strikers in the game.

We were spraying this one left and right but when we did catch it flush, it flew for miles.

Overall a very impressive if not slightly expensive set of drivers.

Distance: 97/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 96/100

Feel & Control: 94/100

Overall Score: 96/100

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Who is the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Driver for?

“Callaway has thought of a very interesting way to keep the ball straight.”

You usually see forward CG placement in player’s performance clubs. But it makes sense that by eliminating spin, you also reduce your chances of pushing and pulling the ball.

First and foremost, the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 is a great driver for players who simply want to stay on the fairway.

But beyond that, it’s a great driver for players who simply want to drive the ball further than ever before.