Callaway Epic Flash hybrids review
Callaway Epic Flash hybrids review: NCG verdict
When testing I found this hybrid sat really nicely behind the ball and has a simple classic styling. It also sits perfectly with the rest of the Epic Flash woods range.
I tested the 4-hybrid which had 21 degrees of loft and the stock Mitsubishi Tensei AV Silver regular shaft. I found the club really easy to launch, I was getting a nice high ball flight at ease. This is key for a lot of players as extra height helps them gain distance.
The feel and quality of strike was excellent and I could definitely feel the fast ball speed off the clubface. In terms of distance my current 4-hybrid has 23 degrees of loft so is two degrees weaker and travels 175mph. I was hitting this club 190 easily but still managing to get it to land softly on the greens which is key.
Even with off-centre strikes my dispersion and distance were not massively off, only just finishing off the green.
Personally I felt that I launched this slightly too high if I was playing in the wind it would be too hard to control. This is due to the fact that technically I already add a lot of loft at impact. The majority of golfers struggle with a low ball flight and loose out on distance because of this. This hybrid will really suit those players who want to flight the ball higher especially those who want to use hybrids to replace a number of longer irons.
The distance I was getting on shots was really impressive as well as how tight my dispersion was across a range of different qualities of strike. With the distance and accuracy this club generates I am sure it will be a regular feature in lots of amateurs bags in the coming months.
Callaway Epic Flash hybrids review: Details
Available: Now
Stock shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Silver
Lofts: 18°, 21°, 24° and 27°
RRP: £279
More information: Callaway website
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Hannah Holden
Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. If you’re looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment she’ll have the answers.
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