There are three hybrid models in the new Quantum family from Callaway. There’s the standard Max, the Max OS and the Max Fast which is a lighter, easier to swing model aimed at golfers with slow or moderate swing speeds, making it an ideal hybrid for seniors.
The tech story behind the Quantum Fairway Woods and Hybrids is that they have been built with a clear focus on speed, easy launch and all-round playability. This has been achieved through a ground-up redesign, with the key technology being Speed Wave 2.0, which positions mass low and forward to boost ball speed while producing dependable launch characteristics. Enhanced face flex, especially on low-face strikes, helps maximise energy transfer on the most common miss.
A refined Step Sole Design reduces resistance through the turf, encouraging cleaner contact and more consistent strikes from a variety of lies. Completing the tech package is a next-generation Ai-Optimized Face, engineered to maintain ball speed and performance across the hitting area.
The first thing I noted after unboxing the Max and Max OS models was that there is a significant size difference between them. The footprint of the Max OS seems considerably bigger, both at address but also when just looking at the sole. That’s normal for a game improvement option, as the larger profile is something that offers reassurance for higher handicap players.
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As a general rule the best hybrids tend me the ones with a more compact head, such as the Cobra OPTM hybrid I reviewed recently. I’d usually shy away from the fairway wood style, larger headed hybrids, but I carry a Callaway 7 wood in my bag and it’s my favorite club, so I suspect that subconsciously the Max OS was giving me similar vibes at address, which is why I was drawn to it. Plus the sound and feel at impact is very “Callaway”, which again added to the comfort level.
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Other than the difference in size, there isn’t a great deal of aesthetic difference, and both the Max and Max OS are very pleasing on the eye. The black and grey head cover design hits the right note too, and when it comes to looks Callaway has done a good job. Personally I’d prefer matt on the crown rather than the glossy finish but each to their own.
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For range testing at Hurlston Hall Golf Club in Lancashire, I adjusted the Max OS by one degree from its standard…
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