Callaway NZ has just launched their new driver for 2012, the new RAZR Fit. This supersedes the incredibly popular RAZR Hawk driver that was released last year. There was a hint of apprehension when their new driver arrived for testing, could Callaway out do what was an incredibly good driver in the RAZR Hawk?
The RAZR Fit Driver has a classic looking head shape, it definitely does not share the modern look of a massive head that engulfs the ball on address, a simple black and grey graphics with a somewhat traditional tour design and feel.
Callaway have introduced two weight systems to interchange, one on the toe and the second is on the heel. A simple screw tool can be used to swap them out and well worth having a play round with, as they do make significant difference to your shot trajectory. Along with the weight adjustments the shaft can be adjusted at the hozzle, for closed, open and standard lie angles at address. I settled with standard lie angle but with a draw setting, this produced a consistent and long right to left ball flight.
TaylorMade was first into the market with the adjustable weight system in 2004, to be fair, Callaway have taken their time to enter this driver option. But by waiting they have been able to maximize the benefits of their new forged composite technology (seen with the Callaway Diablo Octane I reviewed last year) and the adjustable weight system, the wait has been worthwhile as the results are impressive.
I first took this club out for a typical Saturday round with three other club members, not an ideal test, but it was interesting to see the other three players try it. All commented on the feel at impact, ironically one of my playing partners had opted out of a Ping G20 driver (that I use) for this club and was loving it.