Golf Digest South Africa Hotlist 2025

ELYTE X 

R13 000

• The largest Elyte

on off-centre hits) of any Elyte model. • The multi-thickness face uses AI swing analysis to better match the needs of this type of player. • The thermo-forged carbon crown is lighter, stronger than typical carbon composite. • 9, 10.5, 12 degrees (adjustable hosel)

clubhead improves mis-hits for golfers who tend to cut across the ball and struggle to square the clubface.

AESTHETICS

Plain

Elaborate

ACOUSTICS

Quieter

Louder

SENSORY

• Designed with a

Softer

Firmer

draw bias; two sole weight ports can dial in more draw.

LAUNCH

‘Rip city. Ten more

Lower

Higher

yards, and I eliminated my right miss.’ – 11-HANDICAP

• The highest

FORGIVENESS

measured moment of inertia (stability

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ELYTE

R13 000



• Tour-based head shape caters to

ball speeds. • Two switchable

AESTHETICS

higher swing speeds, produces lower spin. • Designed for better performance on off- centre hits compared to past models without enlarging the clubhead. • The AI-designed face uses an asymmetrical thickness pattern to deliver consistent

weight screws in the front and back help increase playability.

Plain

Elaborate

ACOUSTICS

• New 3-D-printing

Quieter

Louder

capabilities enhance head shape with curves for less drag. • Top 5 in Performance, middle- and high-handicaps • 8, 9, 10.5 degrees (adjustable hosel)

SENSORY

Softer

Firmer

LAUNCH

‘Through impact, it’s like a big old thunder crack.’ – +3-HANDICAP

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Higher

FORGIVENESS

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ELYTE MAX FAST 

R13 000

• The lightest model in the family at 272 grams targets players with swing speeds of 85 miles per hour or less. • Designed to launch

the clubface’s asymmetrical variable thickness so that it flexes more effectively on moderate-speed impacts.

AESTHETICS

Plain

Elaborate

ACOUSTICS

Quieter

Louder

SENSORY

the ball higher with a significant draw bias to counter slice- producing impact conditions.

• A thermo-forged

Softer

Firmer

carbon crown saves more mass than traditional carbon composite.

‘Swings easy because it’s light but plenty of meat at impact.’ – 13-HANDICAP

LAUNCH

Lower

Higher

FORGIVENESS

• Callaway used AI to develop

• 10.5, 12 degrees

(adjustable hosel)

Least

Most

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