Callaway Rogue ST Max Hybrid Review – Are They Forgiving & Good for High Handicappers?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max has the look of an iron but the playability of a premium hybrid club.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Hybrid Overview
The Callaway Rogue ST Max hybrid is a high-launching hybrid that works really well in the rough.
The sole of these hybrid clubs cuts through tough terrain smoothly so if you find yourself in the rough often, these clubs will be assets for sure. They also launch very high which makes them a viable option for a number of tough lies.
The internal weighting is set to produce a slight draw bias so the Callaway Rogue ST Max hybrid can help you out if you are dealing with a slight rightward-miss. The new jailbreak bars that are set further away from each other than normal also work to increase stability around the perimeter of the head.
Are the Callaway Rogue ST Max Hybrids Forgiving?
While the Callaway Rogue ST Max hybrids aren’t the most forgiving clubs in the new Rogue ST lineup, they are still a great option for newbies.
For the most forgiving Callaway Rogue ST, you’re going to want the Rogue ST Max OS or OS Lite. But the Callaway Rogue ST Max still does a great job of helping players who find themselves trying to get out of tough lies and back on the fairway.
The Callaway Rogue ST Max hybrids are more workable than some of the other models in the lineup too so you get performance akin to irons without the difficulty.
Are Callaway Rogue ST Max Hybrids Good for Beginners & High Handicappers?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max hybrid clubs play long and have strong lofts – a good formula for beginners.
The best thing that the Callaway Rogue ST Max hybrid clubs will do for you is instill confidence in your swings from the fairway. Spin isn’t too crazy so you get a nice blend of high launch and distance with these clubs.
Available Lofts
- 3H – 18 degrees
- 4H – 20 degrees
- 5H – 23 degrees
- 6H – 26 degrees
Should you Buy the Callaway Rogue ST Max Hyrbid or the Rogue ST Max OS?
The Rogue ST Max OS hybrid has a larger head and more pronounced draw bias.
We like the Callaway Rogue ST Max more for intermediate players who know how to work the ball a bit. The Callaway Rogue ST Max OS hybrid has a much more forgiving head and a massive sweet spot.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Hybrid
In 20 Words Or Less
The AI technology is impressive, you can feel the Jailbreak technology working on every shot.
Callaway Rogue ST Hybrid First Impressions
Callaway have really outdone themselves on this hybrid. Straight away we could feel the forgiveness and could see the ball visually going further than previous models.
It has 4 loft options, 3 – 6 Hybrid, unfortunately there is no loft sleeve, we felt this was a downside as playing around with the loft can really help you dial in your trajectory and distances.
We could feel the technology working, from miss hits to shots out of the middle, this club performed unbelievably on every shot. We were really impressed with the Jailbreak A.I. system, and the results showed.
This hybrid is very easy to launch, they have been able to place the CG in specific positions to help with launch, making it easier to get the ball into the air.
The Callaway Hybrid Family
The Rogue ST has 3 other models in the family; Rogue ST Max OS, Rogue ST Max OS Lite and Rogue ST Pro.
The Rogue ST Max and Rogue ST Max OS are your oversized options, mainly for your higher handicap player, they both have quite a bit of offset. Because of this they are draw biased. Something to consider if you struggle with a fade or slice.
Rogue ST Pro is for your better player, your more traditional looking Hybrid, it has a neutral shot shape and promotes a low launch and spin profile. Stay away from this model if you are a higher handicap player.
Callaway Rogue ST Hybrid Selling Points
- AI Technology Jailbreak works really well
- 24g of tungsten in precise locations to improve CG
- Low center of gravity
- 455 Face Cup, which improves speed
Who is the Callaway Rogue ST Hybrid for?
The Callaway Rogue ST Hybrid is for someone looking for a slight draw bias and loads of forgiveness.
The AI technology helps with all aspects of this club, so if you are looking to drop your handicap, and are struggling with your long irons this could be your answer.
The high launch helps you to get the ball up in the air.
Distance: 96/100
Feel & Control: 93/100
Accuracy: 95/100
Forgiveness: 93/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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