Callaway Paradym drivers: Everything you need to know about the 2023 models

The new Callaway Paradym, Paradym X and Paradym Triple Diamond drivers.

Callaway reveal three Paradym drivers, with golf’s first 360º carbon chassis and a host of AI-designed tech.

Callaway’s 2023 drivers boast an industry-first carbon chassis that sees titanium completely eliminated from the three new models’ (Paradym, Paradym X, Paradym Triple Diamond) bodies, freeing up a massive 20g of weight. The manufacturing giant says the industry-first technology means golfers no longer have to trade distance for forgiveness or vice-versa and has allowed them to push stability to the limit.

Artificial Intelligence, which Callaway have used in their R&D process since 2019, has played a key role in Paradym’s design, helping Callaway create a new version of their revered Jailbreak technology and a new face, which they say is the world’s most advanced.

Each of the striking new models have unique blue carbon bodies that contrast with a matt black topline and the famous chevron logo is used on the standard and X models for easy alignment.

Callaway will be hoping Paradym can help them continue their driver domination on the DP World Tour where they were No.1 with 34.8% of the fields using their models in 2022. The brand recorded 69 global wins with their drivers last year and it’s easy to see why in our guide to the best Callaway drivers.

But why have Callaway called the new family Paradym?

The definition of paradigm is ‘a set of ideas or a way of looking at something’ and this family sees a consistent idea flowing through the entire range (drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons).

Callaway say the driver family creates a “new Paradym for golfers”, providing unparalleled distance and forgiveness.

While each model has unique performance characteristics, there’s a host of new tech that features in all of the models.

360º Carbon Chassis

Paradym’s carbon cup is almost half the weight of a titanium equivalent and frees up 20g of weight, which Callaway have redistributed for maximum distance, higher MOI, and increased forgiveness.

The Triaxial Carbon crown is woven to create a thin and lightweight finish, while the Forged Carbon sole is made of bundles of chopped fibers that are then forged into shape. It has allowed Callaway to mold a more complex shape and gain better control of the thickness to allow for strategic thinning in different areas.

Together the two carbons create a chassis that is 44% lighter than a titanium version but remains incredibly strong. It has been seen in the automotive industry but never used in golf and Callaway own the tech.

New Jailbreak AI

Callaway’s renowned Jailbreak tech has evolved for 2023 to provide more speed and stability with a move from the familiar ‘Speedframe’ to more of a ‘wishbone’ design. It works with the jailbreak system to flex more at impact for higher ball speeds. Overall it’s 33% lighter and helps to stiffen the structure.

AI Designed Face

The new formula optimizes each face for maximum ball speeds, enhanced launch, lower spin and now downrange dispersion. Callaway say this is the world’s most advanced driver face designed by AI, and the tech could allow them to build individual faces based on player requirements in the future.

Industry-Leading Face Cup and Forged Titanium Face for Fast Ball Speeds

Paradym is the first driver to utilize Callaway’s Face Cup technology. If you imagine the forged face cup is the frame of a trampoline and the forged titanium face is the trampoline material, the pair combine to provide a higher energy transfer than you get from a standard driver insert.

But how do the three Paradym models differ? Let’s take a closer look.

Callaway Paradym driver

RRP £599 | Available February 24th, 2023 | Lofts 9º, 10.5º, 12º | Availability Right Hand and Left Hand

Designed for players of all abilities, Callaway say the Paradym is their best combo of distance, forgiveness, and adjustability. It has a refined shape with high MOI and an adjustable weight track at the rear.

Paradym has been created for a high launch with low spin and a neutral flight and targets Rogue ST Max and Max LS players. It is more forgiving and longer than last year’s Rogue ST with the 15g APW sliding weight providing an average of 12 yards of shot shape correction and the fully adjustable hosel allowing you to get perfectly set up.

There’s a choice of seven stock shafts and, as always, we’d recommend you go for a full fitting to get the perfect model. For full specs and more insight, read our full review.

Callaway Paradym X driver

RRP £599 | Available February 24th, 2023 | Lofts 9º, 10.5º, 12º | Availability Right Hand and Left Hand

Designed for the highest launch of the three models, Paradym X targets golfers who want extreme forgiveness and a slight draw bias.

With its high launch, high levels of forgiveness, generously stretched profile at address, and the ability to crank it up to 14º loft, it will comfortably be Callaway’s biggest-selling driver of 2023 and we expect it to star in our test of the year’s most forgiving drivers.

The fixed five-gram weight in the rear of the club increases launch and lowers spin for maximum carry.

The driver is fully adjustable to help you dial in the perfect trajectory and there’s a choice of six stock shafts. For full specs, our first hit verdict, and more insight, read our full review.

Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond driver

RRP £599 | Available February 24th, 2023 | Lofts 8º, 9º, 10.5º | Availability Right Hand and Left Hand (9º, 10.5º)

The Triple Diamond (TD) model is smaller than the standard Paradym and Paradym X drivers, coming in at 450cc and offering the lowest spin with a neutral flight. It is designed for better players who want to work the ball and you’ll see it in the bags of Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele.

The 14-gram rear weight can be repositioned in the front of the club for lower spin and maximum workability, and the club can be cranked down to 7º loft if required.

Despite the target market, don’t be fooled into thinking that the TD isn’t forgiving… it still boasts 8,000 MOI and we’re excited to see the numbers when we test 2023’s best low-spin drivers.

As you’d expect, the hosel is fully adjustable to help you get completely dialed in, and there’s a choice of five stock shafts. For full specs, our first hit verdict, and more insight, read our full review.

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