Callaway Epic Flash Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

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Players Distance Driver

The Epic Flash is the driver Callaway designed with a supercomputer. The face, which Callaway named Flash Face, came out of a machine learning process that ran through thousands of iterations looking for the shape that would return the most ball speed, especially on the mishits that make up most of the shots real golfers actually hit. Some of that is marketing gloss. But the face pattern genuinely looks strange up close, with subtle ripples you would never draw by hand, and the club tested faster than the original 2017 Epic it followed.

Underneath the face are the two things Callaway kept from the Epic line. Jailbreak, a pair of internal titanium bars that connect the crown to the sole and stiffen the body so more energy goes into the ball. And a triaxial carbon crown that pulls weight up high off the top of the head so it can be repositioned lower and deeper. The result is a 460cc driver that launches high and holds forgiveness across the face, which is exactly what the High Launch tuning promises.

This is a distance driver first. It sits in the players distance slot because it gives you real adjustability and a fast, workable feel, but it is not trying to be a compact tour head. If you want low spin and a flatter flight, that is what the Sub Zero version is for. The standard Epic Flash is built to get the ball up and keep it there.

• Mid-handicappers who need a driver that launches easily and stays fast on shots hit off the toe or low on the face.
• Players with moderate swing speeds who want more carry and are not trying to knock spin down to tour numbers.
• Anyone who wants real hosel and shot-shape adjustment without stepping up to a low-spin head they cannot get airborne.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Flash Face on the Epic Flash and does it actually work?

Flash Face is the face design Callaway created using machine learning, running through thousands of shapes to find one that returns more ball speed on off-center hits. The face has faint ripples you can feel if you run a finger across it. In testing it did produce higher ball speed than the previous Epic, mostly on mishits rather than dead-center strikes, which is where most golfers benefit.

What is the difference between the Epic Flash and the Epic Flash Sub Zero?

The standard Epic Flash launches higher and spins more, and its sliding weight moves heel to toe to change shot shape. The Sub Zero is the low-spin, lower-launch head, with weights that move front to back to fine-tune spin. Faster swingers and stronger ball strikers usually go Sub Zero. Most everyone else is better served by the higher launch of the standard Epic Flash.

Is the Epic Flash a forgiving driver?

Yes. The 460cc head, carbon crown, and Jailbreak bars combine for a high launch and a stable face, so toe and low-face strikes hold their speed better than you would expect. It is not the most forgiving driver Callaway ever made, but for a club that still feels fast and reasonably workable it holds up well on mishits.

How do you adjust the Epic Flash driver?

There are two adjustments. The OptiFit hosel has eight settings that change loft by about two degrees each way and give you a couple of lie options. The 16-gram weight on the sole track slides between a heel setting for more draw and a toe setting to fight a hook. Set loft first for your launch and flight, then use the weight to dial in shot shape.

Is the Epic Flash still worth buying now that it is a few years old?

As a used or discounted buy, it is a lot of driver for the money. The Flash Face and Jailbreak tech still produce competitive ball speed, and the adjustability is as good as most current drivers. Newer heads have edged ahead on forgiveness and sound, but if you find a fitted Epic Flash at a used price, it holds its own for a mid-speed player who wants easy launch.

Alternatives to the Callaway Epic Flash

Other players distance driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.