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Is the Callaway Quantum Max Hybrid worth it? We test the latest Quantum hybrid for speed, launch, spin and versatility to find out
Callaway’s Quantum range has already made quite the statement within their driver line-up – check out our reviews here – now it’s their hybrids that need to step up to the plate.
The hybrid is a funny club to gauge. It is either red hot or stone cold in the world of golf, but it feels as though more people are putting them in their bags and back into play recently.
Callaway are a brand that has produced their fair share of crackers over the years. Now they have a new range available.
The Quantum range has seen Callaway go back to their roots as a technology first, forward-thinking brand.
In terms of their hybrids, the Max Hybrid sits right in the middle of the family and is built to deliver complete performance.
So, does this hybrid live up to the hype of the Quantum name? I took it for a spin on the range to find out…
The Callaway Quantum Max Hybrid is an extremely solid all-rounder. Somehow, Callaway has struck the ideal balance between forgiveness and speed that a golfer could need from a hybrid.
It delivers seriously impressive ball speeds, a strong yet playable flight, and enough spin to actually stop the ball on the green, something many hybrids struggle to do. A big win for Callaway here.
PROS
Great ball speed, even from off-centred strikes
Strong launch
Versatile off the tee, out the rough and from the fairway
The first thing that was noticeable is that there is no obvious draw bias in the make-up of this club.
I think visually it ticks a lot of boxes. I like how compact it looks and feels, with it being considerably less bulky than the Max OS. Saying that, it still manages to provide enough face height to feel usable from the fairway, light rough, or tee.
Additionally, the centre of gravity is neutral, which means you don’t feel like your constantly having a battle to correct the face path.
On the range
The thing that stood out to me most in terms of performance was the ball speed and distance. I was hitting this thing a long way!
Throughout testing, a 3-hybrid produced average ball speeds of around 141–142mph, which is extremely quick for a hybrid and not far off what many golfers will see from a fairway woods.
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Equally as impressive was the launch which sat at around 11–12° on average. The spin also sat in the 3,900–4,300rpm range depending on my strike and setup.
That combination resulted in a strong, penetrating flight with enough spin to hold greens, which is something I have struggled to get from plenty of hybrids over the years.
I was able to average carry distances of 211 yards, with some strikes even pushing out to 230+ yards, making this an ideal long-approach or tee club.
Importantly, the descent angle was strong enough to stop the ball quickly on the greens.
I think this is a big concern a lot of golfers have that prevents them putting hybrids in their bags over long irons as they’re conscious the ball will just run off the back of the green.
Compared to the Quantum Max OS, I found the Max promotes a slightly lower flight and lower spin rates. This is something you would typically expect from a more compact profile, but it impressively still remains very forgiving and remarkably consistent across a range of strike locations.
Callaway has again included their Ai-optimised face in their hybrids and why wouldn’t they. I do think their faces produce the most consistent and hottest ball speeds from a variety of strike locations, which just makes the game that bit easier.
NCG Verdict
Overall, I think the Callaway Quantum Max Hybrid is an outstanding all-round hybrid. It’s fast, versatile, and forgiving without feeling oversized or overly draw-biased.
Golfers who want one hybrid they can trust from the tee, fairway, and rough will find a lot to like here.
This hybrid does what I think they all should aim to do and that’s make the game easier, whilst still appealing to confident ball-strikers. The Max hybrid certainly backs up the hype around Callaway’s Quantum line-up.
