Lockwood33 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 New to the website and was seeing if anyone had some good insight on the new Ai Smoke driver from Callaway. I currently have the Paradym and like It a lot but have heard some great things about the Ai smoke. Wondering if it’s worth the trade up or just stick with what works? I know they are doing some product testing with the Ai smoke, but seeing if anyone switch from paradym to the Ai smoke recently? GolfSpy_APH, TJ Hall and EasyPutter 3 Quote Whole bag is Callaway minus my wedges that are titliest. Link to comment
Josh Parker Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Hey! Welcome to the forum. There are a few on here that have hit both and could chime in. @Javs @GolfSpy_APH Here is the current testing for the AI Smoke TEST Lockwood33, TJ Hall and EasyPutter 3 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment
GolfSpy_BNG Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I have hit both TD’s and the Smoke was more fade biased for me. They look identical minus the gloss black vs gloss navy. TJ Hall, Josh Parker and EasyPutter 2 1 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment
Kaspenson24 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I had a Titleist TSi3 and recently got fitted for the AI Smoke Triple Diamond. Triple Diamond has been the best driver I've ever hit. Mis-Hits seem to be much less penalized for me and I'm hitting more fairways than I have in a long time (especially for this early in the season in Minnesota, usually takes me some time). EasyPutter, Josh Parker, TJ Hall and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment
Javs Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 4 hours ago, Lockwood33 said: New to the website and was seeing if anyone had some good insight on the new Ai Smoke driver from Callaway. I currently have the Paradym and like It a lot but have heard some great things about the Ai smoke. Wondering if it’s worth the trade up or just stick with what works? I know they are doing some product testing with the Ai smoke, but seeing if anyone switch from paradym to the Ai smoke recently? As Josh stated, I actually have both. I have the Paradym TD in 8 degree and the AI Smoke TD in 9 degree. I like them both. The AI Smoke TD with Hzrdus smoke yellow is in my bag. Both easy to hit. The AI launches slightly higher and goes about 5 yards longer. I can work them both left and right. I hit them pretty long. Great clubs. TJ Hall, Josh Parker and EasyPutter 3 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment
EasyPutter Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 @Lockwood33 Good timing on this post! Just received the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D - have not yet unboxed it (if you can believe that) will probably do that tomorrow and on we go from there. My link in my signature will give you the easy jump over to the just started testing thread. Welcome into the MGS Forum and looking forward to seeing you contributing to the threads TJ Hall, tdroma98, Javs and 2 others 3 2 Quote Derek Verified Hack, ~21 handicap Golf for exercise and peace of mind. |> Big Dogs: First Strike Rattlesnake (10), TeelessTM (13), Tommy Armour TA1 3h (19), Ginty Trouble Club (29) |> Blades: First StrikeTM DeliveranceTM 4(23) 5(26) 6(29) 7(33) 8(37) 9(41) P(45) |> Wedges: Worx (55) Lovett (59) |> Flatstick: L.A.B. Golf DF2.1 C130 Supercharged 3.5+ Q6 Slope Premium MGS Logo Ball mark IGBRC International Golf Ball Rescue Commission / Founder Graduate/Mentor "The World's Greatest Golf Club Without The Course" Member #334 2020 Official Tester - PuttUp mat 2021 Official Tester - Inesis Waterproof Grip Golf Shoes 2022 Official Tester - L.A.B.Putters 2023 Official Tester - Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove 2023 Official Tester - Lean Lock Putter 2024 Official Tester - Callaway Smoke Driver It's all lies I tell you, everywhere the golf ball comes to rest! Link to comment
Javs Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 56 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said: I have hit both TD’s and the Smoke was more fade biased for me. They look identical minus the gloss black vs gloss navy. Did you make any adjustments from standard that opened the face? I play both the Paradym TD and AI Smoke TD in standard and neutral Josh Parker and EasyPutter 2 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment
GolfSpy_BNG Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 1 minute ago, Javs said: Did you make any adjustments from standard that opened the face? I play both the Paradym TD and AI Smoke TD in standard and neutral I played them with all fit adapters and both in the -1.5* setting to keep spin down. The Paradym is the one I should have never sold. Currently searching big time with the driver and getting frustrated lol Josh Parker, TJ Hall and EasyPutter 3 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment
Javs Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 13 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said: I played them with all fit adapters and both in the -1.5* setting to keep spin down. The Paradym is the one I should have never sold. Currently searching big time with the driver and getting frustrated lol Got you and maybe the minus setting is causing the face to feel open EasyPutter 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment
GolfSpy_BNG Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Oh the face doesn’t look open. Both set to the exact same setting, same loft, same head weight, same shaft, and similar strikes the Smoke was slightly more fade bias. It’s not an earth shattering amount but it was evident for me. EasyPutter and TJ Hall 2 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment
Javs Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 38 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said: Oh the face doesn’t look open. Both set to the exact same setting, same loft, same head weight, same shaft, and similar strikes the Smoke was slightly more fade bias. It’s not an earth shattering amount but it was evident for me. Which Smoke AI? I have the TD and since I play a neutral to open as I can draw it without help so, maybe I never noticed. EasyPutter and Preeway 2 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment
GolfSpy_BNG Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 3 minutes ago, Javs said: Which Smoke AI? I have the TD and since I play a neutral to open as I can draw it without help so, maybe I never noticed. Both were 8* TD’s. To be fair manufacturer tolerances could play a roll but as I said they looked identical at address for me EasyPutter, Preeway and Javs 3 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment
Javs Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Just now, GolfSpy_BNG said: Both were 8* TD’s. To be fair manufacturer tolerances could play a roll but as I said they looked identical at address for me Makes sense to me. I will say that I did hit the Paradym TD with a more pronounced draw than the Smoke AI. So, you might be onto something EasyPutter and GolfSpy_BNG 2 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment
GolfSpy_APH Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 9 hours ago, Lockwood33 said: New to the website and was seeing if anyone had some good insight on the new Ai Smoke driver from Callaway. I currently have the Paradym and like It a lot but have heard some great things about the Ai smoke. Wondering if it’s worth the trade up or just stick with what works? I know they are doing some product testing with the Ai smoke, but seeing if anyone switch from paradym to the Ai smoke recently? I tried both and preferred the Paradym TD. The smoke was great, but it wasn't so much better that it made me want to switch and I prefer the look of the Paradym TD. Both had near equal numbers, just came down to looks and preference for that during my testing. Javs and EasyPutter 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment
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