When the adapter is set to open (O) the face angle is opened 2.5 degrees and the effective loft drops 1 degree. The X-Hot actually has a square face angle when the cog on the adapter is set to its neutral setting (S). Outside of the shaft change capability, the OptiFit adapter allows for three different face settings. This is nice, as it allows for easy interchanging of shafts from head to head throughout the Callaway lineup if necessary (RAZR Fit, X-Hot Pro, and RAZR Fit Xtreme) rather than requiring a unique adapter. The X-Hot driver makes use of Callaway's OptiFit adapter.
All in all, this is a driver that presents a clean and classic shape. Obviously the finish plays a role in this though as well. There is no doubt that it is a 460cc driver, yet it is in a subdued style that doesn't seem all that large to your eye.
The head of the X-Hot is a nice and evenly rounded shape without any of the triangle look you see with many heads out there. Not because it is radical, but instead because it is so clean and classic looking. This is one particular area where I really think the X-Hot stands out the most. The two serve as a stark contrast to the muted grey crown and black face and the entire package works tremendously well together. On the sole of the X-Hot, Callaway went with white and red as the main colors of choice. While the grey crown may catch your eye, to me the sole of the club just finishes off the entire package by presenting a well-done contrast. There is also a singular alignment aid on the crown as well as some small red, black, and grey graphics on the rear edges of the crown. Callaway has stepped outside the box by choosing to go with a matte gunmetal gray finish on the crown. The first thing that obviously grabs your attention with the X-Hot driver is the finish. And a tighter curvature face on the X Hot Driver (relative to the RAZR X Black Driver) offers a look at address preferred by better players, along with consistent sidespin and dispersion to promote accuracy. The new face technology promotes more – and more consistent - distance, even on off-center impact.Īlso, by decoupling the face performance from the rest of the driver head, Callaway R&D is able to boost ball speed without sacrificing optimum trajectory.
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That excitement is why I was eager to get the chance to put the X-Hot driver through its paces and get a feel for it for myself.ĭistance gains of 13 yards* with the new X Hot Driver have been achieved with a host of design and engineering advancements that make the new drivers fast, hot and more lightweight than their predecessors.Ĭallaway employed its powerfully fast Speed Frame™ Face Technology that increases ball speed, saves weight and optimizes stiffness and stress distribution across the face for more efficient energy transfer. Each driver hits a specific niche in the market and there is no denying the excitement that Callaway has for this 2013 line. Callaway has developed three separate drivers in the RAZR Fit Xtreme, the X-Hot Pro, and the X-Hot. Part of this mentality is about coming out with something for everyone and a prime example of that is in the driver market. Rather than sitting back and letting things shake out as they may, they are now being the aggressor. This year has marked a new attitude from Callaway golf.
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