Review: Callaway Paradym Hybrid



By Curated Experts
Bobby Funkhouser, Nick Barth and Jess P.

Callaway Paradym Hybrid
$160.99
$219.99
46% off
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The Curated Take
4.7/5
The Callaway Paradym Hybrid is ideal for golfers seeking to replace their longer irons. Featuring Jailbreak Batwing technology, this hybrid ensures maintained ball speed on off-center hits and a pleasing sound and feel upon impact. Its notable attributes are great distance and ease of launch. While it balances workability and forgiveness, determining the optimal shaft and settings might require adjustment. Experts recommend it for tee shots on short par 4s, long par 3s, and approach shots.
Ideal for
- Great distance
- Very easy to launch
- Jailbreak Batwing technology helps maintain ball speed on off-center hits
- Great sound and feel off the face at impact
Not ideal for
- Finding the right shaft and the right settings can take a little bit of time
Workability

The Callaway Paradym Hybrid is a great option for someone who wants a mix of forgiveness and some workability. However, if a player's main focus is workability, they should go...Read more

Workability is something that only some people think about or look for in a hybrid. For most hybrids, it is hard to work the ball in different directions, but it...Read more
Forgiveness

The Paradym Hybrid is not the most forgiving hybrid out of the lineup. I recommend the Paradym X Hybrid if a player is looking for a very forgiving hybrid with...Read more

Even through the Callaway Paradym is marketed as more of a “player” type of club vs the Paradym X. The Paradym still packs in a ton of forgiveness. With the...Read more
Feel

I am happy with the feel off of the face of the Paradym Hybrid. It feels so nice when hitting the sweet spot that it almost doesn't even feel like...Read more

The feel of the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is one of the best on the market. Even though the feel of a club or ball is subjective, many people want a...Read more
Sound

I really like the way that the Callaway Paradym Hybrid sounds at impact. It is not an obnoxious or loud noise that I sometimes get from some hybrids, woods, or...Read more

Sound and feel are two main things I seek when looking for new clubs. I want the sound to be more of a muted, solid contact type. I am not...Read more
Launch

I am very surprised by how easy it is to hit high bombs with the Callaway Paradym Hybrid. Normally, I have a pretty average ball flight with my hybrids. During...Read more

The Callaway Paradym Hybrid launches high. It is easy to hit and get the ball high into the air. The weighting and design allow the Callaway Paradym Hybrid to launch...Read more
Distance

Compared to other hybrids that I have played with or tested in the past, I am very excited about the distance I got from the Paradym Hybrid. My average with...Read more

The distance gained and the consistency of the distance is great. I own and use the 21° Callaway Paradym Hybrid. I use it as my 230 carry club. With the...Read more
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Nick Barth

About the hybrids
- Model: Callaway Paradym Hybrid
Test conditions
- When I bought this: February 2023
- Days tested: I have played around 30 rounds of golf with it and have used it on the range at least four times a week since I purchased it.
- Where I’ve used it: I have used it every round of golf that I have played since I bought it, and I use it at the range every time I practice, which is about four times a week.
- Terrain: I use it out of the rough here in Florida and have even easily used it out of a fairway bunker.
- How many times I've used it: 1
Expert Reviews of the Callaway Paradym Hybrid
Jess P. This hybrid should be at the top of the list for golfers looking to replace the longer irons in their bags. I have hit this club in severe winds, and it still performed well. Getting the club to the ideal impact position seems effortless. I've never been a hybrid fan until I hit this new Paradym.
Bobby Funkhouser This is a great hybrid for golfers who want one that offers forgiveness and workability. Typically, that would be a low-to-mid handicap player who is confident with their ball-striking ability but would still like a bit of forgiveness for when they do have mishits. This hybrid is ideal for the off-the-tee box on short par 4s and long par 3s. It is also an excellent club for approach shots into greens from the fairway or rough. If a player is uncomfortable hitting a 3-iron, 4-iron, 5-iron, or even a 6-iron, they can use hybrids to replace those clubs.
Nick Barth I own the 18° Paradym hybrid with the Tour Design AD X flex shaft. The Paradym hybrid is a great alternative for a 3-iron or driving iron. The club's weighting with the lower center of gravity helps launch the ball high. The look is not over-intimidating and helps maintain confidence over the ball. The performance, feel, and sound make it one of the best hybrids in the market. The ball goes high and far. The newly integrated Jailbreak Batwing technology helps maintain distance and ball speed on off-center strikes. The Callaway Paradym Hybrid is an excellent club, and I have no plans to take it out of my bag anytime soon.
Product Specs
Gender | Men's |
Used (Y/N) | No |
Player type | Game improvement |
Adjustability | Yes |
Adjustability tool | Yes |
Club Type | Hybrids |

Review Ratings
Averaged between reviewers, view below how all experts voted.
Workability
4/5
Bobby Funkhouser gave 3 of 5 stars. The Callaway Paradym Hybrid is a great option for someone who wants a mix of forgiveness and some workability. However, if a player's main focus is workability, they should go with a smaller profile.
Nick Barth gave 4 of 5 stars. Workability is something that only some people think about or look for in a hybrid. For most hybrids, it is hard to work the ball in different directions, but it is harder to work the ball's flight trajectory by hitting low or high shots. The Callaway Paradym Hybrid does what I expect from a hybrid regarding workability. I can hit draws, fades, and command with the Paradym Hybrid, but it is harder to control than a long iron.
Forgiveness
4/5
Bobby Funkhouser gave 3 of 5 stars. The Paradym Hybrid is not the most forgiving hybrid out of the lineup. I recommend the Paradym X Hybrid if a player is looking for a very forgiving hybrid with some draw bias. This hybrid is great for any player confident with their ball-striking ability.
Nick Barth gave 4 of 5 stars. Even through the Callaway Paradym is marketed as more of a “player” type of club vs the Paradym X. The Paradym still packs in a ton of forgiveness. With the new Jailbreak Batwing technology, ball speed, direction and distance are maintained on off center strikes. The Paradyn has a smaller head than the Paradym X and the weight is moved more toward the face than the back of the club. This is help lower spin and launch for players that tend to hit the ball too high and spin the ball too much.
Feel
5/5
Bobby Funkhouser gave 4 of 5 stars. I am happy with the feel off of the face of the Paradym Hybrid. It feels so nice when hitting the sweet spot that it almost doesn't even feel like I hit the ball. Even on mishits, I am still very impressed with the feel. Times that I hit it out on the toe, in on the heel, or high/low on the face, it still had a good feel to it.
Nick Barth gave 5 of 5 stars. The feel of the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is one of the best on the market. Even though the feel of a club or ball is subjective, many people want a softer but solid feel off the face. The Callaway Paradym Hybrid checks all the boxes on the feel I am looking for. I prefer a softer feel, but I also want to “jump off the clubface” or solid strike type of feeling. With the new Jailbreak Batwing technology in the Callaway Paradym Hybrid, I still get a softer, more solid feel, even on off-center strikes. I can still tell if the ball is not struck in the middle of the face, but the feeling is less punishing.
Sound
5/5
Bobby Funkhouser gave 4 of 5 stars. I really like the way that the Callaway Paradym Hybrid sounds at impact. It is not an obnoxious or loud noise that I sometimes get from some hybrids, woods, or drivers. It is a very clean and attractive sound, especially when hitting the sweet spot. I do not have to worry about some annoying sound at impact from the Paradym Hybrid.
Nick Barth gave 5 of 5 stars. Sound and feel are two main things I seek when looking for new clubs. I want the sound to be more of a muted, solid contact type. I am not a fan of a loud, high-pitched, metallic sound. The Callaway Paradym Hybrid checks all the boxes for me in the sound department. The carbon fiber material in the head dampens the louder metallic sound. It turns it into a stronger, muted, solid feeling and sounding strike.
Launch
5/5
Bobby Funkhouser gave 5 of 5 stars. I am very surprised by how easy it is to hit high bombs with the Callaway Paradym Hybrid. Normally, I have a pretty average ball flight with my hybrids. During testing, I swung this hybrid the way I usually do with my own, and it easily launched the ball high and far.
Nick Barth gave 5 of 5 stars. The Callaway Paradym Hybrid launches high. It is easy to hit and get the ball high into the air. The weighting and design allow the Callaway Paradym Hybrid to launch consistently.
Distance
5/5
Bobby Funkhouser gave 4 of 5 stars. Compared to other hybrids that I have played with or tested in the past, I am very excited about the distance I got from the Paradym Hybrid. My average with a 3-hybrid is usually around 235 yards. With the new Paradym Hybrid, I average about 250 yards. Big distance gains!
Nick Barth gave 5 of 5 stars. The distance gained and the consistency of the distance is great. I own and use the 21° Callaway Paradym Hybrid. I use it as my 230 carry club. With the new Jailbreak Batwing technology in the Callaway Paradym Hybrid, I don’t lose nearly as much distance on off-center hits. Also, with the carbon fiber materials used and the weighting of the Callaway Paradym Hybrid, I can launch the ball slightly higher, which helps gain around 10 yards and consistently hit those yardages.
FAQs
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Bobby Funkhouser My favorite moment with the Callaway Paradym Hybrid was when I used it for the first time on a shorter par 4. The hole was only around 350 yards, but there was a big pond about 280 yards from the tee box. I did not want to hit my driver and have to worry about going into the pond. I was not feeling confident with my fairway wood that day, so I grabbed the Paradym 3-hybrid, thinking I would hit it about 230 yards and be sitting at 120 out from the pin. I smoked it 250 yards and was only 100 yards out from the pin instead. The distance from this club is impressive.
Nick Barth I play many courses in the Palm Bay/Vero Beach area in Florida. I needed a club that could carry 230, launch high, and have a soft descent into the green on approach shots. One of the courses I play has a 235-yard par 3. Before I bought that Callaway Paradym Hybrid, I would try to hit a soft 3-wood, which I would always push to the right, or I would try to swing out of my shoes with a 4-iron, which would cause the ball to always pull to the left. The first time I played the hole with the Callaway Paradym Hybrid, I flew the ball around 225, which rolled out to about 10 feet from the hole. I would always plan on that hole being an up-and-down par at best. I birdied the hole the first time using the hybrid, and I have hit the green almost every time on that hole since putting the Callaway Paradym Hybrid in the bag.
Why did you choose this product?
Bobby Funkhouser The reason that I chose the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is because I loved the way that it looked at address. It was not too big and bulky compared to some hybrids nowadays. I also chose it because it is not as draw-biased as the Paradym X Hybrid. I have a natural draw ball flight, so I do not need a draw-biased hybrid.
Nick Barth I am a feel type of player and rely a lot on how a club looks, sounds, and feels. I have always liked the more muted sound with the softer feel off a clubface. Some manufacturers are known for having a louder “tin” type of sound, while others have a more muted sound. The sound from the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is ideal for me. I know that sound and feel are subjective, but they fit what I sought.
Along with the sound, the feel of hitting the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is strong and “solid.” I can feel the contact, but with the titanium face with the new Jailbreak Batwing technology, even on off-center hits, it still feels solid, like I hit it on the sweet spot. The look of the club is something that is also a huge deal to me. Even if a club outperforms another, I will buy one that looks better. The look, shape, and color are what I would want and look for in a hybrid. With the Paradym being slightly smaller than the Paradym X, it suits my eye more having the small profile.
I also love the dark blue glossy look on the top of the club at address. The look, sound, and feel help me maintain confidence when I hit the club. When I pull it out of my bag on a long par 3 or a second shot in on a par 5, the Callaway Paradym Hybrid will perform how I need it to.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Nick Barth Most golf clubs from different manufacturers have a similar price point. Some are cheaper than others, mainly due to the club's technology or the materials from which the club is made. The Callaway Paradym is about $100 more than the 2023 Callaway Big Bertha Hybrid. But the type of club, technology, and materials all play a part in why the Paradym cost more.
The build quality for the Paradym versus the Big Bertha is about the same. As far as the Jailbreak in the clubface, the technology is also the same. They both have the Jailbreak Batwing technology in them. The thing that mainly sets them apart is the materials used, and the Paradym has more tech-packed in the head than the Big Bertha. Even the Jailbreak Batwing tech is the same. The Paradym has weight moved throughout the head to optimize ball flight.
Again, materials used and more tech explain the more expensive price point. The price is more than justified for the Callaway Paradym due to the advancement with more tech and the carbon fiber in the head.
What do you love about this product?
Bobby Funkhouser The main thing that I love about the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is the feel at impact and the added distance. When I hit the sweet spot on this hybrid, it honestly feels like butter. I get an extra 10-15 yards compared to the hybrid in my bag.
Nick Barth When I looked to fill the gap in my bag between my 4-iron and 3-wood, I needed a club that would get me within the 230-yard range. I tested many different options from different manufacturers, and the results of the Callaway Paradym Hybrid blew me away. I am a “feel” type of player, and the feel and sound make a big difference in what I like to hit and what I don’t. The sound and feel of the Callaway Paradym Hybrid is impressive, to say the least. The performance, feel, and look are some of the deciding factors of why the Callaway Paradym Hybrid ended up in my bag.
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