Expert Review: Callaway Epic Super Hybrid

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Expert Review: Callaway Epic Super Hybrid

Published on 03/14/2023 · 4 min readThis review is my honest opinion of the golf club, which I tested in January 2022.

By Golf Expert Jackson Newsum

All photos courtesy of Jackson Newsum

About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf club, which I tested in January 2022.

My take

The Callaway Epic Super Hybrid has to be one of the most unique clubs I’ve ever tested. It’s geared towards a player who can’t hit their hybrid, 5 wood, or driving iron too well and needs something completely different. This club is a monster off the tee and can be useful to those who don’t have that necessary short driver.

About the club I tested

Model: 2021 Callaway Epic Super Hybrid
Loft setting: 16
Shaft type: Aerotech SteelFiber FC HYB Graphite
Shaft flex: X-Stiff

About me

Average score: 76
Handicap: 4
Experience: 16 years playing golf
Right/Left-Handed: Right
Typical ball flight: Mid/High
Golf ball used: Titleist ProV1
Club swing speed: 110-115 mph with driver

Test conditions

When I bought the club: Jan 2022
Days tested: 1
Where I’ve used it: Simulator
Weather and wind conditions: Indoors only

How it performs

Distance

5/5

Forgiveness

5/5

Launch

5/5

Feel

3/5

Sound

3/5

Workability

3/5

What I was looking for

I was looking for something that’s a beast off the tee while also being able to stick and land on par 5s. It’s safe to say that this club checked those boxes.

Why I chose this club

I have chosen to review this club since I think golfers who struggle off the tee should give this a look. It might feel and look a little different compared to our normal clubs, but the longer they use it, the more they’ll reap its benefits. The forgiveness is unmatched compared to a hybrid or driving iron and will help golfers who shoot in the high 80s, 90s, and 100s.

What I love about it

Distance: This thing is a BEAST. Its huge titanium body and face, combined with the tungsten weighting and jailbreak A.I. velocity blades, make it perform like a driver.
Forgiveness: Even on mishits, it still goes for miles. The massive amount of weighting behind the ball helps it launch high and far so that the ball won’t drop out of the air on mishits.
Adjustability: The loft and lie are adjustable. It’s nice to have in case I need a degree or two up or down in a certain area of my game.
Shaft Feel: The stock shaft wasn’t too bad at all. The lightness of it definitely helped the clubhead speed increase.
Shaft Performance: It launched just like I’d want it to launch. The shaft has a mid-kick point which pairs perfectly with the clubhead’s natural high launch.
Grip Feel: Just fine like any other normal grip. It feels like the Golf Pride Tour Velvet grip that comes with most clubs.
Launch Angle: Perfect for that golfer who needs to get the ball off the ground. The weight underneath the club helps it launch higher than a normal hybrid.
Spin: Great for landing on those long par 5s. According to Callaway, the All-Titanium Face and Jailbreak A.I. Velocity Blades provide epic speed, launch, and spin.

Issues I’ve encountered

Feel: Its feel could be a little bit better. While it isn’t the worst feeling club, I still think Callaway could’ve tried to make it a bit softer.
Sound: Along with the feel, the sound could also use a bit of work. Its sound and feel are pretty dull, which some players may like; however, I like the certain buttery feel I get from Titleist clubs.
Workability: In comparison to other hybrids, there is no workability. It’s meant for a golfer who doesn’t want workability and wants the ball to go straight, so this is actually an advantage for most golfers who don’t need the workability.
Aesthetic Appeal: It could use some work and be a little sleeker. It has an overall chunky look.

Best shot with this club

I had a shot go 260 yards with this club. I think that speaks for itself!

Value for the money vs. other options

There isn't another option that compares to the Callaway Epic Super Hybrid. Speaking on the value for the money itself, I’ve seen this club go down in price recently from $399 to $269 and would definitely recommend checking it out. While it doesn’t compete with other hybrids that sit around $189 or so, it’s worth it because of the massive distance upgrade.

Final verdict

This club unlocks unlimited potential for those who are struggling with their hybrid or driving iron.

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Jackson Newsum

Golf Expert

Hello! My name is Jackson Newsum and I have been a golfer since the first day I can remember. My childhood was always wrapped around sports, however I always had a natural talent for golf. But, there was a bit of a problem. I didn't like the lack of physical activity and didn’t enjoy the pressure. As I went into middle school, I decided to quit golf in pursuit of playing basketball. These were sad times for me and my dad who used to love to play all the time. The good news is that my game was shortly was revived when I decided to give high school golf a shot for fun. As I developed paying basketball and golf together, I decided I liked the mental challenge and peace of mind better with golf, so I quit the sport that I quit golf for just to go back to golf! I wanted something to do with helping the industry, so I quickly chose to attend Penn State for its Professional Golf Management Program. I ended up enjoying this a lot... in the beginning. I soon found out that the career options for helping the golf industry were incredibly limiting and soon found myself out of the program due to lack of motivation. Now, I have this incredible talent used for nothing but to access a piece of mind while at the range or going out with friends on the course. This opportunity at Curated has given me true freedom to make a change within the industry by helping customers make informed decisions on the clubs they are buying online. I have done my thorough research on the technology behind each brand's head, face and shaft options, and will give my honest opinions about each brand's technology. However, I also realize that some of the technology in one club may benefit a high handicapper while hurting a low handicapper or vise versa, so thoroughly knowing the extent to what a company is "really" marketing is extremely important, and I'm glad to say that I was absolutely OBSESSED with club and shaft research while I was in high school bored out of my mind in class. I have years worth of educating myself through club/shaft review articles and videos, and am excited to apply my research to help any customer out there!

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