Callaway 2023 Big Bertha Driver Review
Synonymous for helping players wanting a little more assistance from their clubs to send the ball longer and straighter, Callaway’s Big Bertha drivers (opens in new tab) are renowned as being some of the best golf drivers (opens in new tab) in the business. The good news is that the manufacturer is back with an upgrade said to deliver a comprehensive upgrade on its predecessor, the Big Bertha B21 driver (opens in new tab).
It comes just eight months after Callaway launched its new Great Big Bertha driver (opens in new tab), the premium-priced cousin of the new Big Bertha, that is Callaway’s most expensive driver available (opens in new tab). While its latest release doesn’t quite feature the same high-tech materials that are included in the Great Big Bertha, the 2023 offering is an excellent driver that delivers plenty of power and assistance off the tee for any club golfer struggling with a slice. As someone that fits this criteria, I was keen to give it a try on the course.
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As a 19-handicapper, I really enjoyed playing with the 2023 Big Bertha driver and I was very impressed with how light the club felt when I first picked it up. We’ve been very impressed with the visuals that Callaway installed in its new Paradym drivers (opens in new tab), which feature on our Editor’s Choice Awards for 2023 (opens in new tab). And the new Big Bertha excels in this department too. It doesn’t depart too much from the Great Big Bertha’s looks but retains a classic and sleek design that has dropped the blue detailing that was present on the head of the B21.
This year, Callaway has opted for a sleek black and chrome finish on the sole, which features pops of maroon detailing around the logo. The crown comes with a glossy finish which contrasts the matte design on the Great Big Bertha, and I felt while this did add to the sleek design here, it was very shiny and perhaps a little too distracting, especially when the sun reflected off it.
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That aside, there is some very nice detailing on the club’s crown, which features a ‘BB’ logo and some cool red and white markings. Callaway’s classic ‘V’ alignment logo is situated on the top edge of the driver, which is a handy addition that allowed me to frame the ball nicely against the club face.
Speaking of the face, there is a lot of loft on show on the extra-large, high strength silver face sitting upwards, which gives the Big Bertha…
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