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Club Junkie Review: Callaway Paradym drivers! All 3 heads!

Published

3 years ago

Jan 7, 2023

Callaway just started off its 2023 golf season strong with the release of the new Paradym driver line up. There are three Paradym models to fit your swing and offer cutting edge technology to enhance distance, forgiveness, and control spin. I was fortunate enough to hit all three models, only on the range so far, and came away impressed with the entire line. For a more detailed review, please take a listen to the Club Junkie below or on any podcast platform. Just search GolfWRX Radio.

Paradym Driver

The “standard” Paradym driver is the bread and butter option that should fit a wide range of golfers. From tour professionals to high handicaps will be playing this head with the amount of adjustment available. I like the look from address and think the combination of gloss blue carbon fiber goes well with the matte black front of the head. The shape also looks less stretched from face to back compared to the Rogue ST and the transition from hosel to the topline is cleaner and smoother. The sound is also improved to my ear with a much more muted and lower pitched “crack” sound at impact. The feel is also very good and you can feel the ball compress off the face on center strikes and are gently reminded that you missed the center with slightly louder sound and vibration to the hands. Ball Speed on the Paradym is excellent on center strikes, as you would expect, but the driver can keep the speeds high even when out on the toe or low heel. Ball flight was very straight with neutral with gentle draws and the ball falling to the left on well struck shots. You have the ability to use the rear sliding weight to adjust the bias of the driver, but felt very neutral to me. The launch is mid/high and low spin. I average a launch angle of 12.3 degrees and a spin rate of 3,029RPM with the Project X HZRDUS Silver shaft and range golf balls. Dispersion was tight and I felt like the Paradym wanted to go as hard left when I gave it my dreaded hook swing.

Paradym Triple Diamond

This “players” head is definitely more compact at address, shorter from face to back, but still has enough of a footprint to give you confidence that you don’t have to play on tour to hit it. The sound was a smidge louder than the Paradym and with just a little more of a metallic sound to it. I still really liked how muted the Triple Diamond sounded and the feel was solid. Center strikes were met with a soft impact where you again could feel the ball compress off the face. Shots outside of the center were again met with minimal noise and vibration increases. The shocking thing about the Triple Diamond was how forgiving it was on those mishits. Ball speed stayed up and I averaged 145.2MPH ball speed and a 1.46 smash factor through my session. The other surprising thing with the Triple Diamond was how straight poor swings went and with the heavy weight in the rear the Triple Diamond is a very playable driver. This head launched the lowest for me at 11.1 degrees and spun the least at 2,929RPM with range golf balls. I did notice that moving the heavier weight (14g) forward would reduce the spin for me around 250RPM without really effecting my launch angle too much.

Paradym X

The X is the most forgiving head in the Paradym lineup and also has the largest footprint when you set it down. But even with the larger footprint, the shape is proportional and has a much cleaner look to it than last year. It is a bit more round and less triangular at the back for a look that I really like. It did launch the highest out of the 3 drivers for me at an average of 14.6 degrees but the spin still was low for me at 2,998 RPM. Shots with the X were high with a little draw on them. The X is very easy to turn over and provided more of a gentle draw than a big hook like some would think this driver might do. I am a player who naturally hits a draw and the Paradym X didn’t make it any stronger, if anything it took the right side of the course out of play.

Overall, I am very impressed with my initial testing of the Callaway Paradym drivers. Performance was very good and the biggest thing that stood out was the consistency of the spin number on off center hits. Hitting shots high, low, toe, or heel on the face never resulted in a spin number that was wildly high or low, everything stayed within a few hundred RPM of a center strike. I didn’t notice it at first, but after the range I was looking at the numbers and it really stood out. I think it is in your best interest to add the Paradym to your list of drivers to try this year!

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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10 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.

They wrote:

“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”

Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”

Entire Thread: “Most Birdies Without Breaking Par.”

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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11 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.

@DTorres asked:

The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?

Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.

We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

rsballer10: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”

Entire Thread: “Best current stock shaft 2026.”

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

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Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.