Either way, the big bertha alpha starts out as a midlow spin driver anyway so its not like it throws up highspin balloons in either position. Meet the worlds first driver with an adjustable centre of gravity. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is not only a tongue twister, but the next in line of the latest range of drivers to bear the rejuvenated big bertha name. Its a pioneer that gives you the benefit of maximum distance from low spin and forgiveness. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha and 816 drivers. Big bertha alpha, now comes with forgiveness the big bertha name returned in 2014 with 2 models, the regular and the alpha. Feb 27, 2014 see if callaway big bertha alpha driver will improve your golf game and make you a much better golfer.
The adjustable cog along with adjustable loft settings. Adjusting the big bertha alpha driver callaway community. Callaway built its brand on the popularity of the original big bertha driver. Introducing big bertha alpha 816 fairway wood the callaway big bertha alpha 816 fairway wood is designed with better players in mind, and its our most advanced fairway wood, providing speed and. Apr 08, 2015 the callaway big bertha alpha driver still features callaways hyper speed face technology that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on offcenter hits. It does have a draw bias, which some better players might shy away from, but in my case all i had to do is play around with the sliding weight a little bit to get my personal draw bias setup just the way i wanted it. With it, they introduced the ability to adjust a drivers center of gravity up or down through their patented gravity core. Callaway 20152016 head weights big bertha and alpha driver heads weights sold separately individual head weights for the callaway big bertha and the alpha driver heads.
Social team takeover with hashtag, matt, and intern michael shipshow may 31, 2019. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver. Thanks for watching and please do subscribe category. It boasts a bigger head size 460cc and faster clubhead speed. The adjustable cog along with adjustable loft settings allows a golfer to adjust launch angle and spin rate independently from one another for a completely fine tuned and optimized ball. Its the most adjustable driver ever, with four ways to tweak it via weights to promote a draw or a fade. Vseries is callaways most forgiving 2015 driver, with a cg that is higher and more rearward than the other drivers in the line. On the great big bertha driver by jeff newton headlines.
The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and namesake ely. Callaway mens big bertha alpha driver, right hand, graphite, regular flex, 9. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls blog. The alpha gives a feeling more akin to a forged iron than a hard titaniumfaced metal wood. The sound and feel of the big bertha alpha are most similar to one of my favorite drivers of 20, callaway s ft optiforce. They use multimaterial constructions and two distinct moveable weight systems to offer golfers an unrivaled amount of control over their launch conditions. Mar 10, 2015 published on mar 10, 2015 clubtester ken meltzer talks about one of his favorite drivers at clubtest 2015, the callaway big bertha alpha 815. This club establishes beyond a doubt that big bertha is golfs alpha female. Regular big bertha is being billed as a total performance driver. Callaway big bertha 815 alpha fairway wood 14 degrees. Dec 02, 20 the first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Callaway 20152016 head weights big bertha and alpha driver. Jan 29, 2015 the head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Introducing big bertha alpha 816 fairway wood the callaway big bertha alpha 816 fairway wood is designed with better players in mind, and its our most advanced fairway wood, providing speed and adjustability for lowhandicap golfers.
Nov 26, 2015 the customfit message from callaway has never been stronger. The head of the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver looks fantastic behind the ball. Big bertha alpha 816 fairway wood callaway golf company. When callaway announced that in 2014 they were going to resurrect that name, they clearly had huge shoes to fill. The big bertha alpha 815 driver establishes a new driver category. Drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and putters should include all original accessories. The alpha model had the gravity core and offered really low spin. Callaway 20152016 head weights big bertha and alpha. In addition, this driver also has two adjustable weight ports 1 gram and 7 gram, one in the heel and one in the toe, which can be maneuvered to affect fade and draw bias. Clubtester ken meltzer talks about one of his favorite drivers at clubtest 2015, the callaway big bertha alpha 815.
And with the new big bertha alpha 815, callaway throws bread to the masses. The big bertha alpha driver is available in one loft, 9 degrees. Jan 04, 2017 the callaway gbb epic driver is replacing the callaway great big bertha which was launched at the back end of 2015. The original big bertha alpha driver that was launched earlier in 2014 is principally a low spin driver aimed at high swing speed players. Oct 01, 2014 the new big bertha alpha 815 brings the gravity core to a driver that is much more forgiving than the 2014 big bertha alpha. Callaway big bertha and big bertha alpha drivers golfwrx. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver independent golf. Here are the 19 custom shafts you can get for great big. Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy transfer, resulting in more ball speed while delivering a mid launch with low spin, an ideal shot shape for long, penetrating distance. Big bertha alpha features the same optifit hosel as the rest of the callaway driver family. I want to set it for d a draw and also keep it at 10. The face is a bit deeper taller compared to the big bertha driver, which will help promote a slightly lower, more penetrating ball flight that better players more often crave. If applicable, include original headcover, fitting wrenchtool, and extra weights. Appearance, feel, and sound even if you dont plan on moving the gravity core around, the big bertha alpha is packed with features you would expect from a company calling themselves the kings of.
The first great big bertha was arguably one of the best drivers of the 20th century and callaway seems to think this line will stand the sands of time, as the new 2015 great big bertha has left no technology behind. Just about every golfer either played one or at least has heard of the big bertha driver. In addition, this driver has two adjustable weight ports 1 gram and 7 gram, one in the heel and one in the toe, which can be maneuvered to. Jan 06, 2015 with the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. In terms of looks, performance, appeal and features, the 2014 big bertha drivers are completely different to what golfers were used to with the original models of big bertha. Its replacement, the big bertha alpha 815, takes the signature feature. Callaway 2015 great big bertha driver 2nd swing golf.
Callaway s reborn big bertha topped its class in our clubtest earlier this year. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver pga value guide. Its got adjustablemoveable weights like the razr fit and razr fit xtreme promotes a draw or fade bias andor alters swing weight. With the callaway gbb epic driver we see a raft of improvements. The idea callaway had was to use the big bertha name to signal what they consider a major leap in innovation and alpha is certainly worthy of the name. See how the callaway bb alpha 815 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. With the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 driver, left hand. Big bertha alpha 816 dbd interactive fitting desktop only.
The callaway great big bertha is a driver that can be fitted to a wide variety of golfers. The customfit message from callaway has never been stronger. Aug 26, 2015 the callaway great big bertha is a driver that can be fitted to a wide variety of golfers. Callaway bought a small wedge and putter company called hickory stick usa, which later became callaway hickory stick usa and eventually. See if callaway big bertha alpha driver will improve your golf game and make you a much better golfer.
The callaway big bertha alpha driver highlights the hyper speed face technology within a 460cc club head that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on offcenter hits. Mar 10, 2014 with the big bertha alpha, callaway has a driver that is not only a monster performer, it also has the most exciting piece of technology of 2014. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver golf galaxy buy the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver today and improve your game. Click here to find out how the callaway big bertha alpha scored in the drivers test 2014. In early 2014, callaway released the big bertha alpha driver. Mar 12, 2014 in terms of looks, performance, appeal and features, the 2014 big bertha drivers are completely different to what golfers were used to with the original models of big bertha. Its built on a 460cubiccentimeter chassis thats similar to the 2014s big bertha driver, with a large profile at address that boosts its moment of inertia moi to make it more forgiving. Callaway golf big bertha will path2 alpha 815 drivers. It turned callaway into the brand of metal woods for many years. A mouthful to say, but has a nice looking smaller head from callaway, very clean lines with a hint that its still a callaway through the. The new big bertha alpha 815 brings the gravity core to a driver that is much more forgiving than the 2014 big bertha alpha.
Its called the fubuki zt shaft, and its designed to increase energy transfer, resulting in. Reviewed in the united states on november 16, 2015. The 2015 great big bertha has tech like no other, featuring callaways next gen rmoto face, a. The first great big bertha was arguably one of the best drivers of the 20th century and callaway seems to think this line will stand the sands of time, as the new 2015 great big.
Callaways reborn big bertha topped its class in our clubtest earlier this year. The first thing you need to know about bertha is that shell initially be available in 2 models. Rated 5 out of 5 by bo from fantastic driver a friend of mine had purchased this driver used on the callaway pre owned site and was useing it at the driving range before our winter golf trip. Mar, 2014 either way, the big bertha alpha starts out as a midlow spin driver anyway so its not like it throws up highspin balloons in either position. The biggest piece of technology in the big bertha alpha is also movable weight but the alpha does this in a very different way. For 2015 the alpha is back in a new guise and the tech has been ramped up. Big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of the most trusted shafts on tour. Callaway 2014 big bertha alpha driver 2nd swing golf. The callaway big bertha alpha driver highlights the hyper speed face technology within a 460cc club head that enhances the sweet spot and increases ball speeds on.
Callaways xr and xr pro drivers, fairway woods and. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver. Looks the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd. While this was an innovation in driver adjustability, the club itself didnt really find its way into the hands of the masses. The big bertha driver uses a 5inch sliding weight track that is positioned around the perimeter of. Nov 15, 2015 i have the big bertha alpha driver 10. Here are the 19 custom shafts you can get for great big bertha infographic by aj voelpel august 3, 2015 headlines, product news. Its as understated as a large modern driver head can be. The callaway gbb epic driver is replacing the callaway great big bertha which was launched at the back end of 2015.
The story of callaway golf begins with the companys founder and namesake ely callaway, a passionate businessman and well known figure in the game of golf. This is our highest rated certified preowned condition. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 and double black diamond. Use this chart to select the proper driver shaft 3d image video. Brand new, aldila rip alpha red eye graphite shaft with aftermarket callaway dual cog adapter and a golf pride grip installed. Callaway 2015 2016 head weights big bertha and alpha driver heads weights sold separately individual head weights for the callaway big bertha and the alpha driver heads. With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer can now change the spin that is imparted on the ball by moving the weight at the core, or inside, the driver. Big bertha alpha 815, big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond, big. It does have a draw bias, which some better players might shy away from, but in my case all i had to do. Reviewed in the united states on december 26, 2015.
With a technology callaway is calling gravity core, the golfer can now change the. With the callaway gbb epic driver we see a raft of improvements and new technologies which should make the new product more forgiving. Callaway 2015 big bertha single iron 9 iron ust mamiya recoil 460 f2 graphite senior right handed 36. The callaway big bertha alpha driver is the first driver from callaway golf that allows a player to adjust the vertical center of gravity of the clubhead. Callaway gbb epic driver v callaway great big bertha. Now a publicly traded company, callaway is one of the most visible names in golf with a product line that encompasses the full spectrum of equipment and accessories including drivers, irons, wedges, putters. Big bertha alpha 815 drivers callaway golf preowned. Callaway expands adjustability with new great big bertha and. Callaway s new big bertha and big bertha alpha are the companys most adjustable drivers to date. Callaways big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver sept.
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