Big Bertha Diablo
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Described by the makers as being devilishly long and possessing wicked power, it also claims to be generously forgiving due to its radical new shape and oversized sweetspot. And with the red mist presumably rising at address, even aggressive, fast-swinging golfers are said to be able to square the clubface at impact.
Looks: As a regular low to mid-80s scorer, with a swingspeed 95-100 mph, who drives the ball on average 235-245 yards, there are two possible first reactions to the Draw version of the Big Bertha Diablo - an instant dislike for the design of the clubhead and the way it curves slightly (with the idea to promote an in-to-in clubhead path) or an appreciation of the fact that here is something entirely new and definitely worth trying. Low handicappers will probably cringe at the very sight of the thing, while high handicappers - slicers in particular - will be excited about taking advantage of this 'hyperbolic' design quirk. The more conventional looking (though still unique in appearance) is the Neutral version, which Rocco Mediate, among other Callaway professionals, has in the bag.
Feel/performance: Undeniably all-titanium in sound and feel. The flight of the ball is relatively low (I hit 10-degree Neutral and Draw with stiff-shafted clubs) and penetrating. It is, perhaps, not the ideal club with which to work the ball both ways, but it certainly generates impressive ball-speed and distance.
