Callaway Driver Comparison: Big Bertha vs. X2 Hot

• X2 Hot Driver Adjustments
• Callaway X2 Hot Driver Settings

Golf Club Tested. Club: Callaway X2 Hot Driver Loft Setting: 10.5° Face Setting: Draw Bias Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue Flex: Stiff It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed any Callaway equipment, the last time being when I was on the equipment testing team at Golf Monthly.

• I read a ton of reviews online and went for the X2 Hot driver. Got the package from Callaway and was VERY impressed. Looks brand new. Hits like it's in beast mode. Easy to adjust (watch the YouTube video where the Callaway pro shows how to adjust the Big Bertha and it'll work for the X2 Hot). Fantastic price. Fantastic driver.
• Where the original X Hot just offered the ability to adjust the face angle, the X2 Hot goes further, offering the same adjustability as the. Three heads of 9.5, 10.5 and 13.5 degrees are available and golfers can use the Advanced Adjustable Hosel to increase the loft by 1 or 2 degrees or decrease the loft by 1 degree.
• Every model since X2 Hot/Pro uses the same double cog adapter, including the new 2016 models. The 2016 line has a new adapter design, and while it looks different it still works in previous models. Only the tip of the adapter was redesigned to eliminate the cap that was prone to coming off.

With Callaway releasing two different model lines with their drivers this year, how do you know which one fits your swing? We’ll take a look at the major differences between the two clubs and help you make an accurate selection to benefit your game.

Big Bertha

What Players Are Looking For:

• Higher handicap players interested in this driver struggle with ball flight consistency (i.e. fight a hook or slice) and are looking for a club to combat their issue.
• Lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a highly adjustable club with the feel and consistency of a traditional driver.

What the Big Bertha is All About:

The biggest and most noticeable attribute to the Callaway Big Bertha driver is the Adjustable Perimeter Weighting. The APW allows players to adjust for a draw bias or a fade bias ball flight by maneuvering the weight across the back end of the club. The adjustments create a total of 16 yards of ball flight movement (8 yards left or 8 yards right). Another interesting factor is the clubhead weight, which is 199 grams. This is similar in weight to clubheads that do not have the added adjustable attributes. This is important because Callaway is able to redistribute weight low and back in the clubhead, which gives the Big Bertha a high MOI clubhead. That technical jargon just means it is extremely forgiving! The Big Bertha also promotes a mid launch angle and mid spin rate which fits into a wider array of golfers with various swing styles. Lastly, the Big Bertha comes stock with Tour authentic shafts (Fubuki Z Tour, Fubuki Zeta Tour and Aldila Tour Blue & Green) meaning no added costs when upgrading for exotic shafts!

X2 Hot

What Players Are Looking For:

• Higher handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a golf club that is easy to hit and just as easy to adjust.
• Lower handicap players interested in this driver are looking for a consistent, forgiving, long distance driver.

What the X2 Hot is All About:

The Callaway X2 Hot driver has an enhanced Variable Face Thickness behind the clubface. This enhancement refers to the exact positioning of the VFT. Typically the VFT is placed horizontally across the clubface from heel to toe. In the X2 Hot, the VFT starts at the center of the club face and moves upward and towards the toe of the golf club. Research has concluded that most misses on the face of a driver occur in this area, meaning the X2 Hot is geared toward the player with inconsistent strikes. The adjustable hosel has been redesigned and easier to use than in prior models. The hosel adjusts for loft and lie, while the loft can be affected by -1, +1 or +2 degrees with additional draw bias settings. This driver also has Tour authentic stock option shafts (Aldila Tour Blue & Green).

Hopefully if you were stuck between these two models and wondering what the differences were, you now have some insight into which model might be better suited to you!

See what we think about the the XHot vs X2Hot Driver, or the Apex vs X2 Hot Iron.

Ryan Spaziani

Ryan Spaziani has been a Class “A” member of the PGA of America since 2012. He graduated from the Professional Golfers Career College in Orlando, FL with an Associate Degree in Professional Golf Management. He has worked for both private and public golf courses in the Raleigh, North Carolina. Ryan has a strong passion and extensive knowledge for teaching, club fitting and growing the game of golf.

X2 Hot Driver Adjustments

Callaway X2 Hot Driver
Adjustment Wrench Included

New Hyper Speed Face
What do you get from our fastest, thinnest all-titanium driver ever? Oh, just faster ball speeds, a much larger sweet spot and more forgiveness to make it even longer. No, really. You’ll adjust.

Improved Head Shape and Construction
We changed everything to give you more ball speed on shots hit on the center of the face and on off-center shots as well. We know you don’t hit it there, but the other guys do – 65% of the time. So, you know, for those guys, drives are going to go a long, long way wherever they hit it on the clubface.

New Advanced Adjustable Hosel Technology
Here’s the quick 3-step process. Step 1: Increase or decrease loft in 1° increments (up to +2° or down -1°) to optimize launch angle and spin. Step 2: Adjust to a Draw or Neutral bias to optimize shot shape. Step 3: Hit absolute bombs off the tee, maximizing distance with more accuracy. Players really seem to like step 3.

Aldila Tour Blue Shaft
This premium shaft offering delivers excellent feel and control. It’s built to optimize launch conditions too.

Here's what you get from our fastest, thinnest all titanium driver face ever:

Callaway X2 Hot Driver Settings

• faster ball speeds
• 10% larger sweet spot
• more forgiveness