Callaway Golf has just announced their latest innovation in the driver market: The Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max Driver. This new release stands out not only for its impressively long name, but also for its potential to become a favourite among golfers this year.
Admittedly, the name is quite a mouthful and might initially cause some confusion due to the seemingly contradictory terms “Triple Diamond” and “Max.” However, despite the long name, it accurately represents the Driver’s hybrid nature. It’s neither purely Triple Diamond nor purely Max; instead, it merges characteristics of both, leaning slightly towards the Triple Diamond side.
This assessment is supported by the Triple Diamond Max’s front-to-back weighting system, featuring 10g and 4g weights, and its status as the second most-played Callaway Driver on worldwide tours. While Tour Players have had access to this Driver all season, it is now being made available to the wider public.
In terms of design, Callaway describes the Triple Diamond Max as an upsized, 460cc version of the standard Triple Diamond. The standard Triple Diamond is already considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing Callaway drivers, so an increased size with added forgiveness and a bit more spin is a welcome improvement.
The Triple Diamond Max’s fade bias is softened compared to the stock Triple Diamond, which has a natural fade tendency, while the Max version leans towards a draw bias. The new Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver strikes a balance between the two, offering a more neutral bias. This neutrality might make it slightly less workable but will provide greater stability, a tradeoff that many golfers will appreciate.
Overall, the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max offers a bigger, more forgiving version of the Triple Diamond with a minor increase in spin.
The timing of this release is interesting, as it comes just over five months after the original Paradym Ai Smoke drivers hit the market. While it’s somewhat unusual for a new model to launch so soon, especially with Callaway currently holding the top spot in the Driver and Fairway Wood category, it’s clear that Callaway is aiming to maintain and expand their market leadership.
For consumers who have already been fitted and chosen between the Triple Diamond and the Max, the release of this new model might be a bit frustrating, understandably so. It would have been beneficial to have this option available when the initial models launched in January. Nevertheless, the introduction of the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max provides a compelling new choice for golfers seeking a blend of the two previous models’ best features.
The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver will be available in lofts of 9.0 and 10.5 degrees, both in right-hand only. The stock shaft for this Driver is the Project X Denali Blue, available in 60 grams, stiff and x-stiff flex. The standard grip is the Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360.
This highly anticipated new driver will be available at Callaway-approved retailers starting this Friday, June 7th. The question is: will you be upgrading to the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver, or have you already purchased one of the current models in the Ai Smoke range? Either way, don’t worry! At Compendium Golf, we offer FREE quotes to buy your old or current driver, helping to offset the cost of the new Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver. Visit our website to trade in your club using an easy 3-step process: Trade in your clubs here.