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Expert Review: Callaway Mavrik Max Hybrid

Published on 03/14/2023 · 4 min readThis review is my honest opinion of the golf club, which I purchased with my own money in October of 2020.
By Golf Expert Nate B.

All photos by Nate B.

About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf club, which I purchased with my own money in October of 2020.

My take

The Callaway Mavrik 3 Hybrid is geared for all skill levels. A forgiving, playable, and fairway-finding hybrid for those intermediate and experienced players who will see about 210-235 yards off the fairway. Less-experienced players will see 180-200 yards, and will experience an all-around club for all skill levels. A pure swing with this club will have players in eagle position on a classic par 5!

About the gear

  • Model: 2020 Callaway Mavrik 3 Hybrid
  • Loft setting: 18 degrees
  • Shaft type: KBS MAX
  • Shaft flex: Stiff

About me

  • Average score: 80-90
  • Handicap: 15
  • Experience: 10 years of golf
  • Right/Left-Handed: Right
  • Typical ball flight: Mid High
  • Golf ball used: Srixon Z-Star
  • Club swing speed: 110

Test conditions

  • When I bought the club: October 2020
  • Days tested: 20+ days
  • Where I’ve used it: Local range and big box store simulator, TPC Craig Ranch and many other Dallas-Fort Worth courses
  • Weather and wind conditions: All types of conditions (excluding snow)

How it performs

Sound
5/5
Distance
4/5
Feel
4/5
Launch
4/5
Forgiveness
3/5
Workability
3/5

What I was looking for

I was looking for that in-between-clubs gap filler. A 3 wood goes too far, and a 4 iron isn't long enough. Plus, there is so much room for error on an iron from long-range, so the hybrid was exactly what I was looking for.

What I love about it

  • Distance: The Mavrik Max Hybrid achieves great distance; for me, this club is perfect for a full swing to go 225 yards, and a 75 percent swing to go 200 yards.
  • Forgiveness: There is a decent amount of forgiveness, and I see more draw than fade. For golfers who tend to slice, this club helps me keep the ball more right to left.
  • Feel: There is great feel on impact. It’s smooth, with little-to-no response in terms of feel.
  • Sound: There is a nice, soft “ding” sound when I hit it flush.
  • Workability: There is slight amount of workability in this club. It’s more apt to hit a straighter ball.
  • Shaft Feel: The flex of this club is stiff, with just a little flex in the back swing.
  • Shaft Performance: Overall, this club is good and I have no issues with too much flex or it being too stiff. There is a nice kick to it as well and low spin.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: I love the appeal of the all-black crown of this club.
  • Grip Feel: The grip is firm and soft.
  • Launch Angle: I get about an 18 degree, mid/ high ball flight. Very easy to get off the ground.

Issues I’ve encountered

  • Forgiveness: I gave the forgiveness stars 3 of 5 - for the reason that this club does not help me out on non-centered struck hits. I must hit the sweet spot on every shot for max distance and performance.
  • Adjustability: The club loft cannot be adjusted.

Best shot with this club

It was a par 5 straight on tee shot over a creek bunk on the right of the green, about 500 yards. I hit my tee shot about 250 yards, and I remember the rangefinder showing 237 to the flag. The green had a right-to-left downslope. I was thinking I would hit the hybrid about 220 and leave it short, aiming right to maybe catch the slope. I swing and absolutely pipe the ball! It has a nice draw to it and it's flying. It hits the slope perfectly with the spin from the draw, and rolls left-to-right on the green, setting me up for a 15-foot putt for eagle. I birdied, haha!

Value for the money vs. other options

The value of this club is great for the money, as this hybrid was sitting at just under $200 when I purchased it, which was a steal in my book. The TaylorMade SIM2 hybrid was still around $240 at the time. I think Callaway has outdone itself with the Mavrik series as a whole, and this hybrid is no exception.

Final verdict

For me, the Callaway Mavrik is a top 5 hybrid on the market in 2022. I suggest it for all skill levels of players. With the ability to create movement in my shot from a long range. The Callaway Mavrik is the hybrid for every skill level.

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Nate B.
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I am a student of the game and always looking for the newest technology each and every brand releases so I can pass that knowledge onto you and be your virtual caddy! Excited to share my passion! .Together, let's talk about your game and find the clubs that fit you best!
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I am a student of the game and always looking for the newest technology each and every brand releases so I can pass that knowledge onto you and be your virtual caddy! Excited to share my passion! .Together, let's talk about your game and find the clubs that fit you best!
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