Callaway Rogue ST Max Vs Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite Irons Comparison Overview

The Callaway Rogue ST line of irons carry the torch from the Mavrik irons.

They are forgiving, they are stable and they are the perfect size to appease both high and mid handicap players.

But there are four different entries into the Callaway Rogue ST iron line. Today we will be comparing a couple of the most forgiving Rogue ST irons: the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite and the Callaway Rogue ST Max irons.

Callaway Rogue ST Max Irons Overview

”One of the biggest differences between the Callaway Rogue ST Max and the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite irons is that the former have significantly stronger lofts.”

Compare the 9-irons and you’ll see what I mean. The Callaway Rogue ST Max 9-iron is 36.5° while the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite 9-iron is 39°. Indeed, when testing these irons, the Callaway Rogue ST Max had a much more boring, piercing trajectory.

But the Callaway Rogue ST Max irons are heavier than the OS Lites. The Callaway Rogue ST Max irons sport 62 grams of tungsten in the long irons. And while this weighting makes them incredibly stable (both in feel and flight), it also makes them a bit cumbersome. I found myself having to adjust my swing to the added weight of these irons.

Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite Irons Overview

“The Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite irons have wider soles, thicker top lines and more offset than the Callaway Rogue ST Max irons.”

And while this makes them easier to swing, I found that the launch was almost too high – for my swing at least. I didn’t have to alter my swing with these irons like I had to with the Callaway Rogue ST Max irons. So this made for more accurate shots that found the fairway almost every time.

However, I was losing distance because the launch was too high for my swing. So while I felt more comfortable swinging the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lites, I got more distance with the Callaway Rogue ST Max irons.

“The Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite irons would be a good choice if you struggle to get optimal height on your shots. The Callaway Rogue ST Max irons are better for players who demand good flight stability for their 95+ MPH swing speeds.”

Callaway Rogue ST Irons First Impressions

The first thing we noticed about the Callaway Rogue ST irons is that they felt incredibly stable on full swings.

While high handicappers may not fully appreciate that benefit at first, it will certainly spoil them as they get better.

The large head sizes of the Max models will be a bit off-putting for lower handicappers; but that is what the Pro line is for.

All of the Max models have a wide sole that you can see from point of address.

Again this will look more comforting in the eyes of a beginner or high handicapper. Our testers also noted the near-effortless launch of almost all the irons in the set.

Key Tech

The clubs are packing all the latest technology too:

We’ve now got urethane microspheres up to the 6th groove which helps give a smoother feel and nicer sound.

A.I Optimized flash face to give a solid connection anywhere on the face and optimization for launch, spin and distance.

The Tungsten weighting is in the extremities of the head and allows for the sweet spot to cover more of the face, up to 260% more Tungsten than the Mavrik irons.

Callaway Rogue ST Selling Points

Up to 62 grams of tungsten weighting
450 grade steel faces
Pronounced soles
A.I. designed Flash Face Cup design
Layers of urethane
Strong lofts

Who are the Callaway Rogue ST Irons for?

The Callaway Rogue ST irons are mostly for high handicappers. The three different Max models are certainly for beginner to intermediate players while the Pro model would be better for single-digit handicappers.

But don’t get the wrong idea. The three Callaway Rogue ST Max irons aren’t as beginner-friendly when compared to some other irons. Just like we explained when we compared them to the Big Bertha’s, the Callaway Rogue ST irons are just a bit more refined than your average distance/game-improvement irons.

While most of the Callaway Rogue ST iron family is focused on upping the ball speed of high handicap players, the Pro model has a lot to offer more skilled players. Speaking of the different Callaway Rogue ST models…

The Callaway Rogue ST Iron Family

Callaway Rogue ST Max

The Rogue ST Max irons have the heaviest tungsten weight (62 grams) of any other Rogue ST iron. The head is not quite as big as the other Max models so it sits somewhere between the Rogue ST Pro and the other two Rogue ST Max models.

Callaway Rogue ST Max OS

If you need a little bit of draw bias in your irons, the pronounced offset of the Max OS irons will be helpful for you. Compared to the Callaway Rogue ST Max irons, the Max OS’s also have slightly stronger lofts. As a result the Max OS irons are more forgiving out near the toe.

Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite

As you can imagine, the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite model is almost identical to the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS model. The key differences are lighter shafts and lighter swing weights.

The Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite irons also have the lightest tungsten weights (46 grams in the longest iron) and produce the highest launch angles thanks to an incredibly wide sole.

Launch is also helped with stronger lofts compared to the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS irons and the fact that these irons come standard in only graphite shafts should reiterate the emphasis on light weight and easier swinging.

Callaway Rogue ST Pro

The Callaway Rogue ST Pro irons are the most unique of the bunch. They feature the smallest head sizes and muscle backs. They also have a hollow body design. The spirit of the Rogue irons is still alive even in the Pro models though.

For instance, the Callaway Rogue ST Pro irons feature split weighting in the toe and heel to increase MOI and improve ball speeds on shots away from the sweet spot. So while they offer better spin dynamics, they are still pretty forgiving.

Ball speed is still there in the long irons as well – you’ll just have to be a lot more accurate.