Price
$350
Callaway Quantum Max
Price
$350
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Why We Like It
- This midsize hybrid will serve the needs of a wide range of players looking for a neutral flight and an improvement in launch and distance.
- Screws in the sole suspend a 24-gram bridge of tungsten that “floats” within the head to move the center of gravity lower and more forward than in previous models.
- The bridge rests slightly above the sole, freeing the lower part of the wraparound cupface and front part of the sole to flex more freely for better distance.
- The amorphous multi-thickness pattern on the face was designed by using AI to analyze thousands of simulations to develop the proper micro-deflections at impact, all for the purpose of optimizing speed, spin and launch.
- The sole has a slight step down from front to back with the trailing, raised section allowing for a cleaner glide through the turf. New shaping on the heel side of the sole stabilizes the face angle for more efficient energy transfer at impact.
- Heel and toe sole weights (13 and three grams) in the rear perimeter allow players to increase draw bias (heavy weight in the heel) or cater to a neutral flight (heavy weight in the toe).
- The adjustable hosel lets users tweak loft and lie, the latter by plus/minus 2 degrees to better fit more types of swings.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle- and high-handicaps
- 19, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 degrees (with a six-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted long, high, straight ball flight with consistent carry and above‑average distance. Many praised a large, forgiving sweet spot, tight dispersion, easy alignment and clean turf interaction; its compact, attractive profile and metallic/ting sound also impressed. It suits players who want a stock fade or penetrating mid‑to‑high launch and can be worked by better players. One caveat: toe or off‑center hits can lose noticeable distance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed that this model consistently produces a left-to-right bias, ideal for players who miss left. Testers praised its uniform distance across the face, high, penetrating flight and hot feel at impact. Design highlights: an elongated, metalwood-like back for added distance and a compact, low-profile option that offers excellent workability for better players. One caveat: it can dig on steeper swings.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a long, high-launching, straight performer with a powerful, metallic feel and a compact gray look reminiscent of classic Big Bertha. The egg-shaped sole and low-profile head give excellent turf interaction, easy alignment, tight dispersion and a large, hot sweet spot that produced extra carry and soft landings. It's workable for draws and fades and offers strong center-face pop; one caveat — toe/off-center strikes can lose noticeable distance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a compact, toe-helping head profile that frames the ball well and yields very straight, consistently long shots. It launches mid-to-high with a penetrating flight from tee and deck, offers strong energy transfer (even on mis-hits), clean turf interaction and surprising ease of launch despite a shallow look. It can be a touch harder to shape intentionally; one tester found it slightly less forgiving with a lower trajectory than preferred.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The distance was pretty consistent on all hits, and the feel matched what I was seeing in terms of ball flight. Jumped off the face with a penetrating trajectory. Frames the ball well with good turf interaction.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
On center strikes, this hybrid performs better than most. However, off-center hits, especially on the toe, lost quite a bit of distance and direction.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Pretty forgiving. Dispersion's really tight. I see it trying to go right, but it holds the line. Distance wise, consistent, with maybe eight yards difference between center strikes and mis-hits. It looks really thin and long at address. Face depth is not too thin or too deep. It's a little bit more firm on the hands than I'd like.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The compact head and gray finish are pleasing to the eye. I was surprised at the distance given the head's compactness. In my hands, the club felt slightly heavy through the zone, but that was a small price to pay for squeezing some extra yards out of it. The forgiveness was apparent.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It was easy to hit but nothing exceptional. I didn't find it as hot off the face as others.
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Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The distance was pretty consistent on all hits, and the feel matched what I was seeing in terms of ball flight. Jumped off the face with a penetrating trajectory. Frames the ball well with good turf interaction.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
On center strikes, this hybrid performs better than most. However, off-center hits, especially on the toe, lost quite a bit of distance and direction.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Pretty forgiving. Dispersion's really tight. I see it trying to go right, but it holds the line. Distance wise, consistent, with maybe eight yards difference between center strikes and mis-hits. It looks really thin and long at address. Face depth is not too thin or too deep. It's a little bit more firm on the hands than I'd like.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The compact head and gray finish are pleasing to the eye. I was surprised at the distance given the head's compactness. In my hands, the club felt slightly heavy through the zone, but that was a small price to pay for squeezing some extra yards out of it. The forgiveness was apparent.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It was easy to hit but nothing exceptional. I didn't find it as hot off the face as others.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This feels really hot off the face, with a good bit of distance, but the ball flight was almost too boring. Maybe one you'd use to hit off the tee, but if you're trying to come in high from the fairway, I don't know if this is the best option.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
A pretty common look with a little wider body. At impact, it stayed pretty consistent with the feel and the tone of the club. Distance was better than average, but just not as much spin as I would like.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit. Looks good. Maybe a little loud at impact. I could really work it, though. The settings are great. Yeah. This is top five.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Small-profile hybrid with tons of workability. If you're a lower-handicap player and you're looking for something that you can shape, this is your club.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Delivered launch and angle consistently on shots from the deck and tee. The thing just sizzles as it cracks through the ball and launches what seems to be a perfectly flighted and shaped shot. The club moves cleanly through the turf and toward the target. This would be an addition to any fairway game.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
This is a great club for guys who miss it left, which I do. Amazingly, I was able to hit the ball left to right. Normally, my options are big draw or bigger draw. Ha.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Even with its shallow-looking head and longer face, it was surprisingly easy to hit. Has a lot under the hood. Nice penetrating mid-to-high ball flight. Mis-hits still had a ton of energy behind them.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
This feels more like a metalwood than a hybrid with its elongated back. It likes to dig a little, so beware if you have a steeper swing angle.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Really easy to align, hit off the turf and get airborne, but distance was lacking a little. The ball just kind of falls out of the air.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The thing that stuck out to me the most was that it was long, high and straight, with a slightly firm feel. You got the sensation of power. However, it was a little shaky off the turf on heel and toe hits.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
In terms of distance, this one definitely produced a lot of carry. Perfect for when you need a long, high shot into a distant green. The sweet spot was very large, too. It felt like I couldn't miss. It's forgiving despite being slightly narrow front to back.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Very forgiving. The ball goes about the same distance regardless of where you hit it on the face. The shininess of the top is a little distracting, but I like the way it performs, so I could get over that.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Definitely not the most forgiving club, but the sweet spot is very hot. When you find the center of the face, the ball really travels.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The entire face is responsive and forgiving. A lot of speed and power from my swing going directly into the ball. High launching: hit some high windows easily.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A compact head with a low profile. Creates a strong ball flight on hits across the face.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
This club has a pleasant, high-pitched ting, but it wasn't as forgiving as I needed, and my trajectory was lower than what I prefer.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Reminds me of the classic Big Bertha in terms of looks. High launch and soft landing, which I really like. Easily workable, and the sound is satisfying—no tinny echo.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This thing is so consistent. You can't miss it no matter where you hit it on the face. I got a nice, high ball flight, and it covered the right distance.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
The head's subtle graphics make it look cool without being distracting. Definitely has a powerful feel with a metallic sound. The distance was good, but you lose some on off-center hits. It's pretty good at keeping the ball in the fairway, though. Overall, I'd rate this one good to above average.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I like the profile of the head. Seems like I have a lot of help on the toe side. Flight is in the window that I like and very straight. Excellent distance. A tad difficult to work the ball, but that can be a good thing, you know? Sometimes I have over try things, and the tendency for the ball to go straight and long is a good thing.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
This is a true player's hybrid. It is compact, front to back, but is oddly shaped heel to toe. The sound and feel is a bit softer, but if you nail it in the center, it goes. Mis-hits, though, don't offer much forgiveness.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Both off the tee and off the turf, this club performs really well, especially if you're trying to hit a fade, and you want that to be a stock shot. The turf interaction is especially good because when you're trying to hit a fade, you don't want the sole to dig too much. The egg shape limits that very well.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Feels cushiony at impact but always powerful. When I hit it thin, the sound was louder but still forgiving.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The weight appears concentrated over the impact zone, center face, nice curvature. Performance is very good. The ball pops off the face and goes about five to 10 yards farther than average. Ball flight starts low to mid and then climbs with a good descent angle. You can work the ball both ways, too.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The distance was pretty consistent on all hits, and the feel matched what I was seeing in terms of ball flight. Jumped off the face with a penetrating trajectory. Frames the ball well with good turf interaction.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Pretty forgiving. Dispersion's really tight. I see it trying to go right, but it holds the line. Distance wise, consistent, with maybe eight yards difference between center strikes and mis-hits. It looks really thin and long at address. Face depth is not too thin or too deep. It's a little bit more firm on the hands than I'd like.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The compact head and gray finish are pleasing to the eye. I was surprised at the distance given the head's compactness. In my hands, the club felt slightly heavy through the zone, but that was a small price to pay for squeezing some extra yards out of it. The forgiveness was apparent.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Delivered launch and angle consistently on shots from the deck and tee. The thing just sizzles as it cracks through the ball and launches what seems to be a perfectly flighted and shaped shot. The club moves cleanly through the turf and toward the target. This would be an addition to any fairway game.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Even with its shallow-looking head and longer face, it was surprisingly easy to hit. Has a lot under the hood. Nice penetrating mid-to-high ball flight. Mis-hits still had a ton of energy behind them.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
In terms of distance, this one definitely produced a lot of carry. Perfect for when you need a long, high shot into a distant green. The sweet spot was very large, too. It felt like I couldn't miss. It's forgiving despite being slightly narrow front to back.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The entire face is responsive and forgiving. A lot of speed and power from my swing going directly into the ball. High launching: hit some high windows easily.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
This club has a pleasant, high-pitched ting, but it wasn't as forgiving as I needed, and my trajectory was lower than what I prefer.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I like the profile of the head. Seems like I have a lot of help on the toe side. Flight is in the window that I like and very straight. Excellent distance. A tad difficult to work the ball, but that can be a good thing, you know? Sometimes I have over try things, and the tendency for the ball to go straight and long is a good thing.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
On center strikes, this hybrid performs better than most. However, off-center hits, especially on the toe, lost quite a bit of distance and direction.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
A pretty common look with a little wider body. At impact, it stayed pretty consistent with the feel and the tone of the club. Distance was better than average, but just not as much spin as I would like.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit. Looks good. Maybe a little loud at impact. I could really work it, though. The settings are great. Yeah. This is top five.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Really easy to align, hit off the turf and get airborne, but distance was lacking a little. The ball just kind of falls out of the air.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The thing that stuck out to me the most was that it was long, high and straight, with a slightly firm feel. You got the sensation of power. However, it was a little shaky off the turf on heel and toe hits.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Definitely not the most forgiving club, but the sweet spot is very hot. When you find the center of the face, the ball really travels.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A compact head with a low profile. Creates a strong ball flight on hits across the face.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Reminds me of the classic Big Bertha in terms of looks. High launch and soft landing, which I really like. Easily workable, and the sound is satisfying—no tinny echo.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
The head's subtle graphics make it look cool without being distracting. Definitely has a powerful feel with a metallic sound. The distance was good, but you lose some on off-center hits. It's pretty good at keeping the ball in the fairway, though. Overall, I'd rate this one good to above average.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Both off the tee and off the turf, this club performs really well, especially if you're trying to hit a fade, and you want that to be a stock shot. The turf interaction is especially good because when you're trying to hit a fade, you don't want the sole to dig too much. The egg shape limits that very well.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Feels cushiony at impact but always powerful. When I hit it thin, the sound was louder but still forgiving.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The weight appears concentrated over the impact zone, center face, nice curvature. Performance is very good. The ball pops off the face and goes about five to 10 yards farther than average. Ball flight starts low to mid and then climbs with a good descent angle. You can work the ball both ways, too.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
It was easy to hit but nothing exceptional. I didn't find it as hot off the face as others.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This feels really hot off the face, with a good bit of distance, but the ball flight was almost too boring. Maybe one you'd use to hit off the tee, but if you're trying to come in high from the fairway, I don't know if this is the best option.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Small-profile hybrid with tons of workability. If you're a lower-handicap player and you're looking for something that you can shape, this is your club.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
This is a great club for guys who miss it left, which I do. Amazingly, I was able to hit the ball left to right. Normally, my options are big draw or bigger draw. Ha.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
This feels more like a metalwood than a hybrid with its elongated back. It likes to dig a little, so beware if you have a steeper swing angle.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Very forgiving. The ball goes about the same distance regardless of where you hit it on the face. The shininess of the top is a little distracting, but I like the way it performs, so I could get over that.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This thing is so consistent. You can't miss it no matter where you hit it on the face. I got a nice, high ball flight, and it covered the right distance.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
This is a true player's hybrid. It is compact, front to back, but is oddly shaped heel to toe. The sound and feel is a bit softer, but if you nail it in the center, it goes. Mis-hits, though, don't offer much forgiveness.
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Callaway Quantum Max
Quantum Max is a clean, midsized hybrid built for players looking for balanced performance. With a neutral CG and moderate face height, it offers a versatile mix of launch, forgiveness, and shot control—making it a reliable choice at the top of the bag. The new Speed Wave 2.0 design frees up even more face flex, boosting energy transfer — especially on low-face strikes. It positions weight low and forward for faster ball speeds and consistent launch. The new Step Sole Design reduces turf contact on the sole for efficient strikes and consistent center-face contact. A reshaped heel adds stability through impact, helping keep the face square for greater control and accuracy.
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