Few companies are ensuring that they have something for everyone as well as Callaway Golf right now. With the Paradym lineup this year they have seen incredible success both on Tour and among amateurs, then they added the re-imagined and re-focused Great Big Bertha line to help round out options. However, that did leave room for a truly lightweight and ultra-performance driven release still. What better to fill that void than the return of the STAR lineup, this time as the Paradym Star.
2023 Callaway Paradym Star
In case you donβt have much familiarity with Callawayβs Star releases, they are one of the more unique lineups in golf. The whole concept centers around golfers who are seeking out more speed and distance, but still want to play high-end premium designs. This time around, the Star line ensures there is a version of Paradym for everyone to enjoy.
Who exactly is Star aimed at? Though there are never any absolutes in golf equipment fitting, the Paradym Star is focused on the moderate swing speed golfer who is in the 70 to 85 MPH range with their driver. Likewise, it is typically the 60+ crowd who are transitioning to optimizing their launch within a more game-improvement design. The other thing about Star to remember, this is a premium offering, and as such it does carry a premium price.
As golfers begin to lose speed, their focuses have to shift in order to optimize what they do have. Paradym Star looks to help there by creating a full lineup of clubs (driver, fairway, hybrid, iron) that are 30+ grams lighter than their Paradym counterparts in total club weight. This combines with all the applied technology of Paradym other than the fact that the Paradym Star clubs are all bonded hosels. Each club in the lineup also showcases a new black carbon fiber dark polished finish that makes the clubs look even faster.
The Paradym Star driver is going to be offered in 10.5 and 12.0 degree options (RH only) and has a playing length of 45.75β. While that is a touch longer, it is about making more speed for the golfer that needs it. Internally, Callaway has saved 31g compared to the Paradym X, which means they have been able to optimize things for more launch and draw bias as well. Donβt worry though, all the bells and whistles like the 360 Carbon Chassis, Jailbreak A.I., and A.I. Forged Titanium face are still here. The Paradym Star drivers are paired with UST Mamiya ATTAS Speed Series shafts and Winn Dri-Tac Lite grips, they will carry a $699.99 price tag.
On the fairway side of things, the Paradym Star showcases a tweaked Forged Carbon sole design that helped achieve the draw bias Callaway was looking for. The Batwing sole is still showcased and internally the Tungsten Speed Cartridge has been optimized for launch and speed. In all, the Star is 28g lighter than the Paradym X fairways were. The UST Mamiya ATTAS Speed Series shaft and Winn Dri-Tac Lite are standard, with 3W (16.0), 5W (19.0), 7W (22.0), and 9W (25.0) options available for righties only. The Paradym Star fairways will come in at $399.99.
The sneaky rockstar of the Paradym release has certainly been the hybrids, so there was big focus given to getting it right with Paradym Star as well. To do that, the hybrids are ΒΌβ longer but 33g lighter compared to the Paradym X. Also, the shaping here is different in order to make for more optimal CG location to improve launch and add draw bias while still showcasing the Cutwave sole. The Paradym Star hybrids are $349.99 and will be offered in 4H (21.0), 5H (24.0), 6H (27.0) and 7H (30.0) with Winn Dri-Tac Lite grips and UST Mamiya ATTAS Speed Series shafts.
Finally, the Paradym Star irons. Yes, they are indeed lighter than the Paradym X, 33g this time, but they are also a totally different shaping with the most notable change being in blade length. Internally the Hollow Body Speed Frame and Forged 445 Face Cup backed by Urethane Microspheres still offer the speed and magical feel Callaway has become known for in irons. Externally, there is about 2.5 to 3.0 degrees more loft on each iron to optimize the launch and carry at lower swing speeds. The Paradym Star irons will come as a 6-piece set paired with UST Mamiya ATTAS Speed Series shafts and Winn Dri-Tac Lite grips for a price of $1,499.99.
The Details
As you can see, Paradym Star is intent not only to stand on its own without cutting any technological corners, but also to give a specific segment of golfer access to what they need without sacrificing what they want. The Paradym Star lineup will be available for pre-order on 8/18/23 with a retail date of 9/15/23.
