Callaway Epic Max Fairway Wood

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The Epic Max is the forgiveness play in Callaway's 2021 Epic lineup. Where the Epic Max LS chases low spin for faster swingers and the Epic Speed splits the difference, this one is built for golfers who want the ball to find the fairway more often, even on strikes that miss the middle. It sits in the game improvement bracket for a reason.

Two things define how it plays. First, high MOI from a heavier tungsten weight positioned low and back, which keeps the head stable when you catch it off the toe or heel. Second, a 16-gram perimeter weight that slides along a track, so you can dial in a draw bias or keep it neutral. Set it to the heel side and the Epic Max fights a slice as hard as almost any driver Callaway made that year.

Under the crown, the Jailbreak A.I. Speed Frame and the flexible face work together to hold ball speed on mishits, and the adjustable hosel lets you move loft up or down to tune launch and spin. This is a high-launching driver by design. If you struggle to get the ball airborne or you leak shots right, it does the heavy lifting for you.

• High and mid handicappers who want a bigger margin for error on off-center hits
• Slicers who need a driver that can be set to actively fight a left-to-right miss
• Players who struggle to launch the ball high enough and want more carry
• Golfers who like tinkering with a movable weight and adjustable hosel to tune flight
• Anyone who values a stable, planted feel over the lowest possible spin numbers

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Epic Max and the Epic Max LS?

The Max is the forgiveness and high-launch model with a sliding weight for draw bias and a higher MOI. The Max LS stands for Low Spin, and it uses a front-to-back weight track to cut spin for faster swing speeds who fight a ball flight that climbs too much. If you slice or launch it low, get the Max. If you swing hard and spin it too much, look at the LS.

Can the Epic Max be set up to reduce a slice?

Yes. Slide the 16-gram sole weight toward the heel and the head wants to close through impact, which promotes a draw. You can also adjust the hosel to help. It's one of the more slice-correcting drivers in the 2021 class, which is a big reason it lands in the game improvement category.

Is the Epic Max forgiving enough for a high handicapper?

That's exactly who it's built for. The low-back tungsten weight and carbon crown raise MOI, so toe and heel strikes hold more ball speed and stay closer to your target line. Add the draw setting and it covers up the two most common misses for higher handicappers, the slice and the weak, low push.

Does the Epic Max launch too high for faster swing speeds?

It can. This driver is tuned for a high ball flight, so if you already swing fast and generate plenty of spin, you may balloon shots and lose distance. Those players are usually better off in the Epic Max LS or the Epic Speed. The Max rewards moderate swing speeds and anyone who needs help getting the ball up.

How adjustable is the Epic Max?

You get two adjustment systems. The OptiFit hosel changes loft and lie, and the 16-gram sliding sole weight moves between neutral and draw positions. That combination lets you tune both launch height and shot shape. It does not have a low-spin front weight track like the Max LS, so spin reduction is limited by comparison.

Alternatives to the Callaway Epic Max

Other game improvement fairway wood models from different brands, closest to its model year.