Paradym Question Thread with JW

[JohnnyCallaway]

Hey all it's Johnny Wunder with Callaway, let's make this the AMA for Paradym I'll get to as many as I can.

Fire away:) 

[03trdblack]

Do you have specific center of gravity and MOI measurements that you can share for each of the driver models?

[MattF]

I saw you may have put one in a friends bag, what did they get and can I get one too? 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Will they do a Callaway Custom for them as they have done for other models?

Also other than saying all three what is your favorite model of the bunch? Not necessarily the one you were fit for, but what one stands out the most?

[JohnnyCallaway]

11 hours ago, 03trdblack said:

Do you have specific center of gravity and MOI measurements that you can share for each of the driver models?

Not that I can share no

1 hour ago, MattF said:

I saw you may have put one in a friends bag, what did they get and can I get one too? 

TD with Ventus Black 6X

17 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Will they do a Callaway Custom for them as they have done for other models?

Also other than saying all three what is your favorite model of the bunch? Not necessarily the one you were fit for, but what one stands out the most?

1) Probably at some point

2) I think the standard head is an absolute monster

[TylorJudd]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Will they do a Callaway Custom for them as they have done for other models?

Also other than saying all three what is your favorite model of the bunch? Not necessarily the one you were fit for, but what one stands out the most?

Man if you could get that awesome looking space paint crown in other colours....

[YourKillingMeSmalls]

On 1/16/2023 at 8:48 PM, JohnnyCallaway said:

Hey all it's Johnny Wunder with Callaway, let's make this the AMA for Paradym I'll get to as many as I can.

Fire away:) 

Will a medium swing speed see much difference between The TD Paradym and Rogue TD?

[JohnnyCallaway]

On 1/25/2023 at 3:57 PM, YourKillingMeSmalls said:

Will a medium swing speed see much difference between The TD Paradym and Rogue TD?

Assuming you mean Rogue TD LS vs Paradym TD then yes, you should see a slight uptick in spin and forgiveness across the face. 

[GolfSpy TCB]

Are you interested in only questions about the Driver, or are you also fielding Paradigm Iron questions?  Because, I am most interested in lining them up against the current releases  

[tdroma98]

What are the stock shafts available, in stiff, with Paradym? 
Just cracked the face of my Callaway Subzero GBB, using the PXG 0211 now, but I liked the GBB.

[GolfSpy TCB]

7 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

What are the stock shafts available, in stiff, with Paradym? 
Just cracked the face of my Callaway Subzero GBB, using the PXG 0211 now, but I liked the GBB.

None of my driver faces are in danger of cracking... I can assure you... haha 

My driver after I make a big swing:

 

 

[tdroma98]

I've had two of my golf buddies crack 3 faces of callaway drivers. At least mine took 6 yrs 

[cnosil]

29 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

What are the stock shafts available, in stiff, with Paradym? 
Just cracked the face of my Callaway Subzero GBB, using the PXG 0211 now, but I liked the GBB.

Really easy answer to this; the stock shaft matrix is on their website; just scroll down to the list of shafts  

https://www.callawaygolf.com/golf-clubs/drivers/drivers-2023-paradym.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2-2eBhClARIsAGLQ2RkaBtc1OmwGbJg1k6YFGFWJAt2c9bUPYkghpG3Mk-U3JiOOT0GYQCoaArX8EALw_wcB

• PROJECT X HZRDUS GEN 4 SILVER 50 GRAPHITE
• PROJECT X HZRDUS GEN 4 SILVER 60 GRAPHITE
• PROJECT X HZRDUS GEN 4 BLACK 60 GRAPHITE
• FUJIKURA VENTUS TR BLUE 6 GRAPHITE

[tdroma98]

Thanks CNos. I'll do a little homework on the shafts! Thanks!

[JohnnyCallaway]

On 2/2/2023 at 8:23 AM, Golfspy_TCB said:

Are you interested in only questions about the Driver, or are you also fielding Paradigm Iron questions?  Because, I am most interested in lining them up against the current releases  

Any questions you may have on any of the new product

[GolfSpy_APH]

7 minutes ago, JohnnyCallaway said:

Any questions you may have on any of the new product

Are the align grips standard for OTA purchases? I believe they were on the Epic line and don't remember about Rogue.

[TylorJudd]

Will Callaway have a custom head cover option/department similiar to TM and Scotty?

[GolfSpy TCB]

8 minutes ago, JohnnyCallaway said:

Any questions you may have on any of the new product

Ok   I'll start with a softball.  

Where does the Paradigm fit from a performance standpoint in the current lineup of Callaway Irons (Apex, Rogue, GBB).  It seems to be a mix between Apex and Rogue... is that the niche you are targeting?  The single digit capper that understands the benefits of GI?  Or am I missing the runway?   I believe I have an idea on what rack space Callaway is competing for with the Paradigm, but what makes this a better fit in my bag than say the Rogue ST Pros?

[JohnnyCallaway]

24 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Are the align grips standard for OTA purchases? I believe they were on the Epic line and don't remember about Rogue.

To my knowledge if you order on line you can specify. Not sure on Retail as all I have seen is teh Round version. 

18 minutes ago, TylorJudd said:

Will Callaway have a custom head cover option/department similiar to TM and Scotty?

I believe soft goods was working on something but im not 100% sure on that. I can find out. 

17 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Ok   I'll start with a softball.  

Where does the Paradigm fit from a performance standpoint in the current lineup of Callaway Irons (Apex, Rogue, GBB).  It seems to be a mix between Apex and Rogue... is that the niche you are targeting?  The single digit capper that understands the benefits of GI?  Or am I missing the runway?   I believe I have an idea on what rack space Callaway is competing for with the Paradigm, but what makes this a better fit in my bag than say the Rogue ST Pros?

Ok. Good question. Ill start with this list going from PLAYERS to PLAYERS DISTANCE to GI to SGI 

In order of forgiveness 

Apex MB 
Apex TCB 
XF CB
Rogue ST Pro 
Apex 21
Paradym 
Rogue ST Max
Apex DCB 
Paradym X 
Rogue ST Max OS

Paradym VS RSTP looks like this as I did a test. 

Paradym launches higher/SLIGHTLY less spin/faster ball speed/slightly more forgiving so in a nutshell its for the 0-12 handicap that is looking for a fast/forgiving/high launch head but in a players design. At address they look pretty damn close to RSTP. Essentially is RSTP on HGH/Steroids and creatine.  For me, I lean closer to RSTP if I had to choose as the sole, bounce profile is a bit less and I get them thru the turf easier (I'm a picker) but thats being nit picky. The cool thing about Paradym is my ball speed went up a lot/so did launch but the spin stayed the same as my TCB. I was getting 6300-6700RPMs out of Paradym with my 7-iron in a deeper test I did after the video I shot. So when people talk about lofts being strong etc, YES they are strong but the ball flys like a TCB 7-iron with spin and goes (for me) 10-15 yards further in carry and lands steeper. 

 

Hope that helps. 

The competition on the rack would be 790/PXG P/Apex 21/Srixon 5/T200/Forged Tec etc. 
 

[GolfSpy TCB]

8 minutes ago, JohnnyCallaway said:

To my knowledge if you order on line you can specify. Not sure on Retail as all I have seen is teh Round version. 

I believe soft goods was working on something but im not 100% sure on that. I can find out. 

Ok. Good question. Ill start with this list going from PLAYERS to PLAYERS DISTANCE to GI to SGI 

In order of forgiveness 

Apex MB 
Apex TCB 
XF CB
Rogue ST Pro 
Apex 21
Paradym 
Rogue ST Max
Apex DCB 
Paradym X 
Rogue ST Max OS

Paradym VS RSTP looks like this as I did a test. 

Paradym launches higher/SLIGHTLY less spin/faster ball speed/slightly more forgiving so in a nutshell its for the 0-12 handicap that is looking for a fast/forgiving/high launch head but in a players design. At address they look pretty damn close to RSTP. Essentially is RSTP on HGH/Steroids and creatine.  For me, I lean closer to RSTP if I had to choose as the sole, bounce profile is a bit less and I get them thru the turf easier (I'm a picker) but thats being nit picky. The cool thing about Paradym is my ball speed went up a lot/so did launch but the spin stayed the same as my TCB. I was getting 6300-6700RPMs out of Paradym with my 7-iron in a deeper test I did after the video I shot. So when people talk about lofts being strong etc, YES they are strong but the ball flys like a TCB 7-iron with spin and goes (for me) 10-15 yards further in carry and lands steeper. 

 

Hope that helps. 

The competition on the rack would be 790/PXG P/Apex 21/Srixon 5/T200/Forged Tec etc. 
 

That is awesome Johnny.  Thanks for the deep dive.  You HAD to mention the TCB didn't you!!!  But that is exactly what I was looking for.  I also appreciate your comments about the loft (I won't say the next buzzword).  I'm on the same page as you there.  Yes... stronger.. but that is only about 10% of the modern technology story... Those highlights (how could I not consider a club on creatine and steroids???) are exactly why the Paradigm is on my short list of clubs to test this spring.  Not sure if it will find it's way into my bag... but based on what I'm seeing/reading - it is in the running.

 

[Rospete]

Will the Paradym driver head fit the existing opti hosel adapter currently on my Epic max driver?

[revkev]

I'm not a Callaway user so I can't answer that but was curious with your screen name as to whether or not you live in St. Petersburg, FL?

[tdroma98]

On 2/2/2023 at 8:50 AM, Golfspy_TCB said:

In order of forgiveness 

Apex MB 
Apex TCB 
XF CB
Rogue ST Pro 
Apex 21
Paradym 
Rogue ST Max
Apex DCB 
Paradym X 
Rogue ST Max OS

Paradym VS RSTP looks like this as I did a test.

Johnny,  any reason why you didn't include the Maverick Irons in your list comparison above? 
Specifically the Maverick Pro's? 
Thanks! 

[GolfSpy_APH]

40 minutes ago, Rospete said:

Will the Paradym driver head fit the existing opti hosel adapter currently on my Epic max driver?

Merged your thread over here as we have Callaway guy JW here to answer the question for you!

[Rospete]

1 hour ago, revkev said:

I'm not a Callaway user so I can't answer that but was curious with your screen name as to whether or not you live in St. Petersburg, FL?

 

No… Virginia

[Rospete]

Will the Paradym driver head be compatible with the Opti hosel adapter on my Epic Max shaft?

[revkev]

4 minutes ago, Rospete said:

 

No… Virginia

Beautiful state

 

We have a large MGS contingent in Virginia. Welcome!

[Rospete]

Just now, revkev said:

Beautiful state

 

We have a large MGS contingent in Virginia. Welcome!

Thanks!

[GolfSpy TCB]

On 2/3/2023 at 9:16 AM, JohnnyCallaway said:

To my knowledge if you order on line you can specify. Not sure on Retail as all I have seen is teh Round version. 

I believe soft goods was working on something but im not 100% sure on that. I can find out. 

Ok. Good question. Ill start with this list going from PLAYERS to PLAYERS DISTANCE to GI to SGI 

In order of forgiveness 

Apex MB 
Apex TCB 
XF CB
Rogue ST Pro 
Apex 21
Paradym 
Rogue ST Max
Apex DCB 
Paradym X 
Rogue ST Max OS

Paradym VS RSTP looks like this as I did a test. 

Paradym launches higher/SLIGHTLY less spin/faster ball speed/slightly more forgiving so in a nutshell its for the 0-12 handicap that is looking for a fast/forgiving/high launch head but in a players design. At address they look pretty damn close to RSTP. Essentially is RSTP on HGH/Steroids and creatine.  For me, I lean closer to RSTP if I had to choose as the sole, bounce profile is a bit less and I get them thru the turf easier (I'm a picker) but thats being nit picky. The cool thing about Paradym is my ball speed went up a lot/so did launch but the spin stayed the same as my TCB. I was getting 6300-6700RPMs out of Paradym with my 7-iron in a deeper test I did after the video I shot. So when people talk about lofts being strong etc, YES they are strong but the ball flys like a TCB 7-iron with spin and goes (for me) 10-15 yards further in carry and lands steeper. 

 

Hope that helps. 

The competition on the rack would be 790/PXG P/Apex 21/Srixon 5/T200/Forged Tec etc. 
 

Ok, next question on the Paradym (and let me first say.. my apologies for mis spelling your product model name in my previous note... my legacy in spelling bees got the better of me)... but how would you respond to the feeling that irons released to match new Driver releases are not as advanced as a mid-driver cycle iron series release (for example... the Apex line vs. this Paradym Driver matched iron set - either comparing to the last release, or anticipating the next iron only cycle?).  There is a perception that a full matched set is of lesser quality.  This may or may not be accurate, but I have heard this perception more than once on various OEM lines.  What are your thoughts?

 

 

[JohnnyCallaway]

1 minute ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Ok, next question on the Paradym (and let me first say.. my apologies for mis spelling your product model name in my previous note... my legacy in spelling bees got the better of me)... but how would you respond to the feeling that irons released to match new Driver releases are not as advanced as a mid-driver cycle iron series release (for example... the Apex line vs. this Paradym Driver matched iron set - either comparing to the last release, or anticipating the next iron only cycle?).  There is a perception that a full matched set is of lesser quality.  This may or may not be accurate, but I have heard this perception more than once on various OEM lines.  What are your thoughts?

 

 

This is where the ownership falls on the player. WE the club companies will continue to push tech/performance/product to the limit to give US the golfers the best chance to 1) Perform 2) Have fun

Like any other investment you must research/test/discern what is best for you. That’s why I will always say “Go get fit” or at the very least go to a store and spend an hour in a hitting bay trying stuff. The perception that the iron line that falls with the woods is “less” is not something I have ever heard. Each line has a tech story behind it, that’s it. My point is if you get the Paradym Irons and Apex is launched at some point, you aren’t losing out on life for picking one over the other. It’s all good. Across all companies across all launches. YOU/US have to decide what is good for YOU. I’m here to provide the info on Cally gear so you are armed with what you need when you go start your process. 
 

Make Sense?