We tested the Callaway Great Big Bertha on the driving range at Moor Allerton Golf Club in Leeds.
We used premium range balls and gathered data using the ES14 launch monitor.
Callaway Great Big Bertha review – First impressions
They brought back the Big Bertha in 2013 and now another iconic name has been given a second run.
There’s a very smart headcover here from Callaway but when I pulled the driver out my jaw nearly hit the floor.
This is easily one of the best looking drivers of 2015.
The colours and design make it a really enticing offering and it’s nice to see that Callaway have simplified their range a little bit.
The Great Big Bertha (£369) now sits in the middle of the all-ability XR (£299) and the better-player’s Bertha Alpha 816 DBD (£429).
There’s a sliding weight rail on the sole which goes all the way into the heel but not quite all the way to the toe.
This tells me that they are aiming more at the mid to high handicappers as it’s in the heel where they will probably need the most forgiveness.
This is a 460cc head but it looks more compact than that at address. Saying that it doesn’t look intimidating at all and has the classic Callaway alignment aid which all Bertha fans will be familiar with. Very user friendly with a wonderful sound and feel”
