Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid

Hybrid Options & Stock Shafts

Max Game Improvement Hybrid

The 2023 Big Bertha is Callaway's answer to a simple question: how do you help a mid-to-high handicapper hit the ball higher, longer, and straighter without asking them to change their swing? The answer here is a hollow-body iron packed with technology you can't see and lofts you probably won't love on paper but will appreciate on the course.

Callaway used an AI-designed Flash Face Cup, a face structure the computer optimized for ball speed across a wider area, not just the sweet spot. Behind that face sits a tungsten weight low and toward the toe, which drops the center of gravity and helps get the ball airborne fast. There's urethane microsphere material inside to soak up the harsh vibration a fast, thin face would otherwise send into your hands. Put together, this is a club built to make an average strike feel and perform like a good one.

The lofts are strong, and that matters. The 7-iron sits around 27 degrees, which is closer to what a 5-iron used to be. That's where the distance comes from, so don't compare this club's numbers to a players iron and expect them to mean the same thing. What you get is a game improvement iron that swings easy and rewards you for showing up, not for being perfect.

• Mid-to-high handicappers who want the ball in the air without fighting for it
• Players with moderate to slow swing speeds who need help carrying longer irons
• Anyone tired of thin, harsh feel who still wants the ball speed of a hot face
• Golfers coming back to the game or moving out of a set that punishes off-center hits

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the 2023 Big Bertha iron lofts really that strong?

Yes. The 7-iron is around 27 degrees, which is stronger than a traditional 7-iron by a couple of clubs. That's how the set produces its distance. It also means you'll want to check your gapping at the wedge end, since a set like this usually pairs best with matching gap and lob wedges rather than blades.

Is the Big Bertha forgiving enough for a beginner?

It's one of the more forgiving irons Callaway makes. The wide sole, low tungsten weight, and AI-designed face all work to keep ball speed and launch respectable on mishits. If you're new to the game or struggle to get long irons airborne, this is a sensible pick.

How does the 2023 Big Bertha feel at impact?

Better than you'd expect from a fast hollow-body face. The urethane microspheres inside absorb a lot of the vibration, so strikes feel solid rather than clicky or hollow. It won't feel like a soft forged blade, but for a game improvement iron it's pleasant.

Can you adjust the loft or lie on this iron?

There's no hosel adjustment like you'd find on a driver, so it's not adjustable in that sense. A club fitter can still bend the lofts and lie angles to fit you, which is the normal way to dial in an iron set.

Should I choose Big Bertha or Callaway's Rogue or Paradym irons?

Big Bertha leans furthest toward maximum forgiveness and easy launch, with the most help built in. If you want a slightly more compact head or a bit more control while still keeping forgiveness, look at the game improvement models in the Rogue or Paradym lines. Big Bertha is the choice when help is the priority.

Alternatives to the Callaway Big Bertha

Other max game improvement hybrid models from different brands, closest to its model year.