NEW CALLAWAY GBB EPIC DRIVER REVIEW

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Stickbow archery - 3 years ago

Love your channel. I just went from a Wilson ultra blk 10.5 (typical shots were low fades and straight shots were rarer) hitting 210 yards on average to this club you reviewed. Total range and carry came up 30 yards and my typical heavy fades and rare straight line shots turned into very light draws and straight line shots. Even a bad hit seems to not amplify. Very impressed with mine. I went and tried different clubs with swing analysis and was fitted to the epic big birtha. Turned my drives around and gave me much needed Confidance on the tee!!

Gil M - 3 years ago

Hey Rick! I know you have been switching your driver around recently... maybe you should try the normal GBB Epic instead of the Subzero. Just trying to help.

Joe Dubiel - 3 years ago

Still liking the Ping G much better. :)

Josh Schoen - 4 years ago

I think it's hilarious how everyone in Europe can't seem to handle the name "epic". Why do you give a shit? Endless schoolboy giggles anytime they say the name out loud.

swizlestick - 4 years ago

Hit this club yesterday in the simulator at Golf Galaxy. 270 without warm up. I don't have much to compare to, but I liked it!

Mark Goodswen - 4 years ago

Low spin driver are never as accurate stop worrying about spin numbers more about straight then you will more epic name epic is short and sweet I am older than you club head looks beautiful and sounds great

tnoons91 - 4 years ago

I have this in my bag, and I love it. Not the sub zero though, need the weight to reduce my slice lol

James Flynn - 4 years ago

What loft?

brofun - 4 years ago

I just tried this driver today..I am a 6 year golfer...59 years old..my usual drive is around 230...I hit this consistantly 250..and one 280...I LIKE IT!!...didn't realize a driver would make this much difference..I have an old 10.5 hi bore....reg flex...thinking of getting this driver..but, it's 500 dollars..however, I have found several for under 350 on ebay.

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Daniel Mosias - 4 years ago

Rick I've also seen your reviews on the the Ping G and the Taylormade M2 drivers and IMO there is no way that this club is worth over £450. In fact you hit the other 2 drivers further than this one and just as straight. I wonder what the next gimmick will be to help rid us poor golfers of our money!!!

R Owens - 4 years ago

Ready to see the Epic iron and hybrid reviews.

Docside - 4 years ago

Which driver goes with the Steelhead XR irons? Like the XR irons obviously go with the XR driver, but do the steelhead xr's go with the GBB Epic, Big Bertha Fusion, or the XR 16?

ge10good - 4 years ago

marc leishman likes it a lot this week. 1.5 million likes from him

Pro Zone - 4 years ago

Thanks for the reviews Rick. Can you ask Callaway why they don't disclose the GC location of each driver. I have found the regular Epic to be very draw bias, and the Epic SZ a tad hooky 'for me'. I feel they are marketing to the wider market of OTT players. Why do we find this out after we buy it?. I feel like I have a GC battle going on with the weight (or lead tape) toe side...yet the ball wants to go left. Its a slight hold off swing. Please include GC locations in your testing, this will help us understand side spin data. Thankyou

yo yo - 4 years ago

Nice

Bobby Parson - 4 years ago

Whats more forgiving ? The Epic or Fusion ?

Charlie Stammers - 4 years ago

This is a great driver, better than my M2 2016... longer, straighter and more consistent.

Michael Thornton - 4 years ago

if your not low single figure handicap or scratch and dont generally hit driver in the middle regular this Epic Driver wont make the slightest difference to your distance a waste of money

Chase Reyes - 4 years ago

a lot of people hating on this driver but the reality is there are a ton of pros switching to this driver. Even guys who aren't on staff with Callaway are putting this in the bag. I tried it out yesterday gain a little bit of distance but what was really surprising was how accurate it was. Also the ball speed drop off on off center hits is unfair cause there is hardly any.

On another note $500 dollars on new drivers these days is just excessive and unnecessary

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SHEILA HADDEN HINTON - 4 years ago

What can an average golfer expect from this club! Great video! I would love to try it1 Give the commenters a FREE giveaway for testing and surveying!

SHEILA HADDEN HINTON - 4 years ago

Your reply was extremely helpful! I just finish testing the EPIC DRIVER, 3, and ,5 at Golf USA in Anderson SC. I got more distance,10-20 yards, with all three compared to my TaylorMade RBZ's that I've hit for three years, yet can't get up/down with GIR's. I hope to get fitted at the Calloway Facility in Carlsbad, CA, next month. I'm on the waiting/prayer list for an appointment currently. Thanks again!

Peter Meaney - 4 years ago

I tested this driver this weekend against the titleist 917 D3, Taylormade M1 & M2 and the Ping G & G LS Tech. I'm only a 190-200 yard carry off the tee. All those drivers averaged in the 190-195 yard range, however the epic was straight out the box over 200 yards average carry and ball speed was up 2-3mph compared to the others.
It does seem that callaway have made a driver that will add 5-10 yards to any golfer and that means 1 less club into the green for me so that's why I've ordered one.
Also as I was only spinning the regular epic in the 1800-2100 rpm range they was no need for me to try the sub zero, but the pro doing the fitting (at the belfry) said he just bagged the regular epic as he couldn't spin the sub zero enough.
Hope this is helpful to you.

Nich Byers - 4 years ago

I hit the new M Family and cobra and Callaway was the best for me loved the Epic over the Sub Zero got fitted just waiting on it to come in.

Paul Strydom - 4 years ago

want too see it against m1

Tom Kachmarck - 4 years ago

i want to stay in the positive because anything that helps with extra distance or consistency in driving, you have my attention. Having said that, I went back to last year's Callaway GBB model video and the ball speeds, spin rates and carry distances were exactly the same! Are we being sold performance or marketing?

변상현 - 4 years ago

seems not long enough as usual..

Julio Lopez - 4 years ago

Great Review. Callaway stopped by my local shop to have some of the regulars stop by to test out the Epic. I agree with just about everything in the review: the build of the club has a different feel when driving. I dont think i felt a hard hit upon contact, but there is definitely a different feel. It just feels more solid that gives you an indication of a good center hit. The club itself is light and looks great (the green definitely stands out). The adjustment weight made a difference for those who may want a loft or draw on a certain drive or for those (like some at the shop) who needed a little extra help in straightening out their shot. I would definitely recommend for a more experienced golfer who has some experience with adjustable heads who could use a little more forgiveness. Last but not least, this ball launches. Just on a slower swing, i saw a difference. When i really took a whack at it, it was easily launching 250, but couldn't give you an exact number.

Drew Murphy - 4 years ago

I'd love to see a comparison between the epic, great big bertha (2015) and xr16 as well

just sunny - 4 years ago

I bet the name was given by some recent graduate who posts on reddit.. what a joke of name to call it Epic. lol. Also could they not have used another colour aside from boring green?

Glenn Darcy - 4 years ago

What happened to the under armour sponsorship Rick?

mel sing - 4 years ago

Hi, didn't Zevo do something similar back in 2002 (?) They attached the crown and bottom with a fibre (zxlolt something or other) tensioned to hold them from moving thus losing the power at impact. The bottom of the driver had this red screw type thing to show their technology. Great vids, looks like a great driver. One of our local pros (sponsored by Titleist) has raved about.

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SRIII - 4 years ago

"I did some research on the word epic"...it's called a dictionary Rick :D

TheChocolateOrange - 4 years ago

Could just get the old gbb for £199

JT H - 4 years ago

seems to me this lineup from Callaway is killing the new m2 offerings. By the numbers. Don't particularly like the looks. thought last year's stuff looked great. that Sub zero distance tho!

Nate Cormier - 4 years ago

Does this replace the big Bertha?

Sodthong - 4 years ago

£429 ha ha ha ha ha ha NO THANKS

MrStianw - 4 years ago

Wow! haven't seen your videos for a while, and I must say that the I like the changes you have done with your swing. seems like the lessons with Dan has worked out for you :)
(lovely ballflight btw).

Cheers

Follyfour - 4 years ago

Hi Rick a little off topic but when you was at Trafford range how far would it have been to drive a ball out of the far end of the range.The reason I ask is last week me and my Mrs were in the car park at the Chill factor and someone was hitting balls on to car park from the range, with range balls too and all carry distance.

Douglas Brown - 4 years ago

Loving the new nike air max, rick.

Nigel Gregory - 4 years ago

looks nice but £469 is ridiculous,I'd love to see you compare a modern driver like this Epic against a driver that comes in a set, like a Wilson or Dunlop would be great for average golfers with limited funds to see the difference ?

Minh Tri - 4 years ago

Hey Rick, have you ever think about doing a review about Bombtech Wedges? They are pretty much the only few company that make budget golf clubs. For a student like me, that is all I can afford. Anyway, if you do, please compare it to the high-end golf club like SM6/5, MD2/3. Thank you very much Rick! I love your videos.

superstar10155 - 4 years ago

I've only just noticed that seem to be head to toe in Nike?? I'll have your old UA stuff

Powrigan - 4 years ago

Hey Rick, Hitting that straight and consistent, you should use that driver when you next do the skills challenge.

Eric - 4 years ago

I know what I will be trading my krank for!

Clayton Rainey - 4 years ago

Rick - love you channel, it's my favorite and go-to "shitter" material. That's a compliment I promise haha. But what your thoughts on Rory switching from M2 to Epic?

Motty 147 - 4 years ago

Jailbreak? wtf? Phil Lynott once sang about a jailbreak " tonight there's going to be a jailbreak, somewhere in this town...." Somewhere in this town?? try the freakin jail mate!

wongeun Jang - 4 years ago

That is "THE" most straight driver I've seen you hit!!

oviemstr822 - 4 years ago

For any baseball guys it sounds like this is a BBCOR vs a BESR

Sam Beard - 4 years ago

Are you with Nike now??

Michael Parsons - 4 years ago

Sorry Rick, but you gotta go back to Under Armour, those Nike shoes look hideous.

MissyLaMotte - 4 years ago

Whoa ... just that we are older does not make us uncool. Of course I would play a driver that is called "epic". To be honest, I don't give a rat's ass what the thing is called, as long as it works, but I kinda like the name "epic" ...

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Garyth Bridgeman - 4 years ago

Going through a mid life crisis Rick? Beard, ditched the classic underarmour, picked up some new age air max 90's, Nike flat bill! What's going on!?

Bruce Chiu - 4 years ago

The big swoosh on your cap looks really odd!

Marshall Hayden - 4 years ago

Rick digging the Nike clothing! looks good man. love the AM90 golf shoes! my favorites. keep up the good work!

Matt Girt - 4 years ago

I live in California. One of these days might take a U.K. Trip for a lesson I've never been over the pond.

just sunny - 4 years ago

You are not missing anything here. Seriously!

tigerbalm - 4 years ago

Also, the name "epic" sounds like some small no-name company that puts out cheap stuff...how about Callaway Comet, or Crackpipe, or Cyanide? Who ever said, "Hey, Epic is such a cool name for a driver" at Callaway should just resign. Such lazy effort...Even Nike had better names like Vapor...

Joel Peart - 4 years ago

Targeting a younger audience I'm guessing. "Epic" and "Jailbreak". It's pretty shameless really. The bringing out of drivers every 20 minutes is shameless. Taking us for fools.

Kr0pD - 4 years ago

tigerbalm vapor kicked *ss

Wade Preston - 4 years ago

I don't think I've seen you test any driver that was this consistent.

Maxwell Arden - 4 years ago

switch to nike yourself?

tigerbalm - 4 years ago

I prefer a softer spring from a driver face...your description of "hard" feel doesn't sound very fun to hit, which to me means you won't "feel" where you're hitting.

nong mar - 4 years ago

A job for Dobbie; Fusion vs Epic

Jay Smooth - 4 years ago

When I saw the name "Epic" I thought, ya they are just marketing to the younger crowd. Then I seen "Jail Break" and it was confirmed. Good marketing though.

Golf Buddy - 4 years ago

So now it's bad for the body to flex... got it. Guess speed slots are crap now

Mason Hurd - 4 years ago

did he change to nike???

Juan Reyes - 4 years ago

If it can fix your swing..... :-)

Chase Thurgood - 4 years ago

Rick I have a question for you, I got fit for some Callaway Apex cf 16 irons, but I was hitting them way too far. The 7 iron was carrying on average 190. I really liked the forged feel, but I don't know that i am at the level of swing to hit the apex pro's yet. What are your thoughts? I need weaker lofts obviously, but I loved the feel.

Tom Netzel - 4 years ago

Good looking swing Rick, nice to not see the big big draw. Very controlled.

Ken Attaway - 4 years ago

Read today that Rory has the Callaway GBB Epic Sub-Zero in his bag for the 1st tournament of the season...

ibass2 - 4 years ago

Ken Attaway Rory will no doubt show everyone how "Epic" this driver can be when he tickles a couple 325 carries... yes sir

pkaces - 4 years ago

Hate the name

CG Mat - 4 years ago

How would you compare it to your M2 Rick?

Howie Land - 4 years ago

With Epic, Callaway continues to get stuck in a corner with names. I mean, what's the follow up to the GBB Epic? They've already used Great in the GBB part of the name, so will it be More Epic and then Most Epic?

Ginger Myers - 4 years ago

You'll need EPICAC to get over it.

Ginger Myers - 4 years ago

Epic-er and Epic-est!

Kieren McRitchie - 4 years ago

ehh wheres the underarmour gear !?

Marcos Garces - 4 years ago

You don't like Epic... and who likes Big Bertha? ... they need a good name designer! Do not love the design either. But hitting the ball that straight I'd buy tomorrow.

Eric Briggs - 4 years ago

I thought it was just the new Great Big Bertha and that its performance was Epic, hence "Epic driver review" I dont like the name or looks AT ALL but if it helped me stay in the fairways, hell I'd game it.

metamurph - 4 years ago

Jailbreak is the "technology" name that cracks me up. It will be interesting to see if they can contain themselves to just two drivers this year.

Otto Vandieren - 4 years ago

Rick, could this also be a good driver for players with 90 mph swing speeds?

ibass2 - 4 years ago

Otto Vandieren I agree... it was similar to Ricks disparity over the "M2" name ... I don't think it hurt sales much. "Epic" sound current to me, and with straight shots like that , one might just have an Epic round when the score card reflects a personal best. It's funny how both Callaway and Taylormade incorporated the color "chartreuse" or Nike Volt yellow in their color Schemes this coming season. Without Nike clubs in the racks, I guess they assumed we wouldn't notice.

pickin4you - 4 years ago

In today's world, in the USA anyway, the word EPIC means HUGE or AWESOME or AMAZING. Like if someone did something great, lets say on a skateboard course, they would say that move was EPIC. Meaning huge, or amazing. Nothing to do with a poem these days.

heckerj44 - 4 years ago

ebic

Glenn Smith - 4 years ago

Rick, get Rob Potter on this one as I think a higher handicapper will give us a better idea of how the technology helps those of us that don't hit the centre of the club every time

gazr99 - 4 years ago

Totally agree about the name epic. I'm 25 and love the name, my Dad is 60 and was not impressed, when I told him the name he pulled the type of face you do when you smell an horrendous fart

Peter Schmale - 4 years ago

Good video as always - how does this driver compare with the rest of the Callaway Line ? Where would you place it in their lineup ? What advantages does this have over the "XR" line ? Whats with the Nike Gear ? Please don't say that you switched !

Malcolm A. - 4 years ago

Good review Rick
The name wouldn't put me off buying it, though the name is a bit over the top
Loved the shots you hit; sweet as a nut!
Cheers

Alex Nuschke - 4 years ago

Straightest 4 driver shots in a row I've ever seen you hit. Bag it!

Bmos21 - 4 years ago

I see you're a Nike man now, under armour out, huh

Bmos21 - 4 years ago

I believe Nike had fly beams that originated this technology, making the face more stable while increasing ball speed

Brady Bunda - 4 years ago

rick you should put this in your bag because you hit it really strait

Paul Chisholm - 4 years ago

Am I the only one thinking that 'Jailbreak Technology' seems to do the exact opposite from a speed pocket?

Julian Roberts - 4 years ago

Four absolute awesome shots there Rick or dare I even say epic. I would put it straight in your bag if I was you

Claus Jørgensen - 4 years ago

Hi Rick, greetings from Denmark, you test with your "normal" fitted shaft but that may not be the best match for the EPIC??

Troy Kachor - 4 years ago

It does look like a junior club. Polish it up with some formality in next years version. Take a page out of Titleist's book, make it classy and this thing will do well. It should look like it's about to go to the ball... Instead it looks like it's going to the playground.

Jacob Sever - 4 years ago

Agree on the name. I'm 28, and I think it's a little hokey. I also don't like the green. Reminds me of the cheap Bombtech clubs.

spookyfish - 4 years ago

Name is irrelevant, its all about Performance. If you gave me a driver that gave me an extra 30 yards carry and it was called Dog Turd, it would still go in play and anyone who says it wouldn't is either a liar or a fool

Paul Farnsworth - 4 years ago

The name for me really isn't important. You could call it anything and if it went long and straight I'd still use it. What does grate on me is how manufacturers are producing so many products that are simply unaffordable to most amateurs. This has a huge RRP! By the time you have saved up they have released another model which they will claim is far superior to one released a few months before. It's ridiculous. Surely if they reduced the prices they would sell twice as many and still make huge profits. As a 12 handicap golfer, my advice is always buy last year's model or even the year before. You can pick up a Cobra Fly Z for £129 or a Callaway XR for £169. Both great performing Drivers that go miles for not a tonne of money.

Golf mad Fozzy - 4 years ago

I watch all your videos Rick, love the reviews, but those shoes! ! my lord, how much are they paying you to wear those! they look 3 sizes too big

NWP4440 - 4 years ago

I'm pushing 41 Rick, and if it goes straight and long, it could be called Dog Poop, and I would put it in the bag. I am looking forward to trying these bad boys. #EPICMYDRIVE

Rob S - 4 years ago

The feeling your describing of Hard vs Springy is something I've always noticed in drivers. In all honesty, one of the reasons I'm a Callaway guy is because in terms of feel I like my drivers to have that "springy" feel that I believe they tend to produce. While generally speaking most of the TM or Ping drivers I've tested have more of that "hard" feeling. I'm still playing the X2hot, and look forward to a demo of the Epic but cannot see myself making the switch yet because of this feel you've reported.

ALAN GIBSON - 4 years ago

Rick you hit that driver great, would you not game that driver????

Eric Hurt - 4 years ago

EPIC........Fail is how I see it. DO a video on the Kirkland Balls would be great as I hear a lot of great things. Its hard to watch you in that Nike gear lol

Justin Nash - 4 years ago

Can't wait to give it a try the name makes me laugh a little used that word when I was in high school as a slang for cool.. Ie dating myself

Avery Falash Golf - 4 years ago

hello rick shiels subscribers mind checking out my golf channel?

Andy Edwards - 4 years ago

I don't care how good this driver is, I wouldn't buy it just because of that name. And they made it worse by adding sub-zero and jailbreak technology!? The person that came up with that name is either a 12 year old boy or in their 50's and desperately trying to appeal to a younger market (and failing!)

Jamo Mc - 4 years ago

Only me that thinks of Great British Bake-Off????

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jjoeyj83 - 4 years ago

I could never game a driver called "epic".

ooShiGuyoo - 4 years ago

Did I miss the announcement of Rick renouncing Under Armor for Nike clothing?

Kr0pD - 4 years ago

ooShiGuyoo 2 o 3days ago

Todd Van - 4 years ago

The name is irrelevant, and I do remember Big Bertha being laughed at for a name. Why would anybody want a putter that is an Odyssey? I'd prefer "short trip to the hole", so names are irrelevant. Good distance for you Rick and middle of fairway on all the shots, that should be important on your epic Quest for the Open. I couldn't resist that last comment, sorry, meant in good fun.

Rick Shiels Golf - 4 years ago

NEW CALLAWAY GBB EPIC SUB ZERO DRIVER REVIEW

https://youtu.be/aZZFCz0j1HY

brady vannest - 4 years ago

Where's the Scorpion Driver

dobrostarr - 4 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf u were hitting the F6+ like 320. I don't know if this is really "epic" or more "ordinary"??? great video as always though! can't wait to see m1 irons

Mark Hedetniemi - 4 years ago

Rick, that just might be the straightest you've ever hit a driver. Perhaps?

Charles Center - 4 years ago

Was expecting more distance given what I have heard about ball speed off of this driver, but this is the most accurate dispersion I have ever seen you post.

Joshua Martinez - 4 years ago

So, I haven't watched in about a month but wow! Your swing has really gotten better. Your swing plane looks so much smoother! Great Job Rick! Keep up the great work!

Uwe Baus - 4 years ago

so green is the new red :-D

MIGEL- NOREEN Valadez - 4 years ago

Never see such straight shots. I assume that the top arrow is aligned with the jail-bars? Is that psychologically helping you hit right in the middle? Because almost all of your hits were smack in the middle of the club face.

Kyle Walker - 4 years ago

Hello Rick from Pennsylvania, USA sorry to hear about the house fire, been praying for you thank God prayers will overcome anything even distances. Great reviews as always

Adam Flynn - 4 years ago

i think it looks good...name doesnt offend me but is a bit childish in a 1970's kind of way..dont like the sound..jailbreak technology...dear lord will golf companies ever stop talking complete *** please just stop...its not new its not technology..its an mostly carbon crown which is too weak to withstand impact so they stuck 2 pins in to brace it...ping have dragonfly..cobra had honeycomb...nike had cavity back..its all the bloody same so please stop talking crap..boeing probably asked to have their name removed to save embarrassment.
Seems like a decent club worth trying but please callaway and everyone else stop talking nonsense its a golf club..it might even be a good golf club (it wont be epic though)

NikeAthlete - 4 years ago

Rick did you switch to Nike??

Travis Turner - 4 years ago

If you get fit this could be massive for you! Your ball speed is up ten mph from your last video with 2016 vs 2017 m1. Try taking the loft down to 8.

Jake Morrow - 4 years ago

first Jason Day and now you?? the UA looked better buddy

Mark Roberts - 4 years ago

Jake Morrow A

hawkey100 - 4 years ago

It will be interesting to see how straight Rick hits it with the Sub 0 that has less spin. Certainly farther I suspect but straight ??

George Pichl - 4 years ago

Great review, Rick! That was EPIC accuracy! And I love the accent colour...."Weed Green"! If it doesn't perform, one could always smoke

Llewellyn Griffith - 4 years ago

Amazing review, love Callaway clubs

Clay Fleming - 4 years ago

Your club speed, ball speed, and smash seemed up from recent reviews but you were hitting it very straight. Were you intentionally swinging harder? I have read other reviews and people seem to swing this faster for some reason.

Ted Kobelt - 4 years ago

Hello Rick, Please do a 2017 M2 vs 900 Hot Metal iron review. Thanks

T-rav29 - 4 years ago

Rick, Were the launch numbers not a little low for what you'd want to see out of a driver. Crank that thing up a deg or two and I'd love to see that re tested!

Christian Rava - 4 years ago

Club looks great and great performance. Not sure about the name Epic. Thankfully it's on the bottom of the head.

Niall O'Sullivan - 4 years ago

Why is he wearing Nike, have I missed something??

Niall O'Sullivan - 4 years ago

Hmmm , I wonder did Jason Day copy Rick........

Nicholas Stewart - 4 years ago

Love your outfit in the video

liamlad1 - 4 years ago

Well, Rory likes it too it seems...

Robb Finkey - 4 years ago

need to loft up a little. launch angle seems to low

Scott Janco - 4 years ago

Rick, what are the chances I can get some of your used clubs? if less than zero say nothing, if it is possible let me know and I'll send my address!

Ordinary Sneaker Guy - 4 years ago

Always glad to see you reviewing the latest greatest stuff. Can't wait to see Mcilroy put it in play and bomb it 350 down the middle

Eoin Dineen - 4 years ago

I want to see Rob Potter hit this.

David Labbe - 4 years ago

You are really over thinking the name and how it would effect buyers.

Raymond Yadusky - 4 years ago

Hate the green.

Tony Plush - 4 years ago

Didn't the Nike vapor have stabilizing bars? Is it me or does the bottom design look like the titleist 915 minus the sliding weight.

Niall Graham - 4 years ago

Nike apparel looking good mate

Steve T - 4 years ago

Rick "Nike" Shiels

3418 - 4 years ago

Another very straight driver in addition to Mizuno JPX 900. I just wish backspins were 700-rpm lower.

John Anderson - 4 years ago

I hate hard feeling driver faces. I would think few people do. The swing and tempo is what makes it go straight.

Ken's Shaving & BS'ing - 4 years ago

Wow! Dead accurate shots though!

Carlos Melville - 4 years ago

Get Rob Potter to give it a good thrash and see what he reckons?

Carlos Melville - 4 years ago

I'm 52, no way in the world would I want to buy a driver called EPIC, silly name, but the Americans love that kind of thing, maybe we are too conservative in the UK? normal numbers but the ball flight looked superb, can't see many bagging that unless they've got a large Xmas bonus to knock out. Great video & thanks as always.

Vici Martynov - 4 years ago

Get this over at the start, its a good but not exceptional club. Its not technology its two metal bars. What does it do, stiffens the head and spreads CoG behind the strike point, doubt it will have much influence on MoI as its closer to the centre, so what??? Is it likely to do any more than the ribs in Nike Covert I very much doubt it. This is hardly Epic its actually rather dull made to sound interesting with a silly name. I cant say enough how much I detest this sales mumbo jumbo, made even more stupid by not covering the end of the bars so you can see it which must weaken the structure. This is bollocks of the greatest order. Wouldnt swap this junk for my Bertha mini or my Covert. Shame on you Callaway you are supposed to be one of the good guys.

Thom Bendtsen - 4 years ago

I have a feeling the sub zero will be the club for you.

Thom Bendtsen - 4 years ago

I have never seen you hit 3 straight shots in a row before. Who cares what they named it?

TiMsDC5 - 4 years ago

i like your new Nike Golf gear... and your AM90 golf shoes... CLASSIC! well they're Classic to me...

Mathieu G. - 4 years ago

Who cares about the name !?!?!? Let's call it "my long and straight" driver !

Mike Lee - 4 years ago

Only like the 10th driver Calloway have released in the last year.

Adolfo Zayas - 4 years ago

Frankly from an appearance perspective it looks lke a the M1 and Titleist got together

David McCutcheon - 4 years ago

Loving the new look Rick, looking good in Nike gear

Gabriel Casillas Martínz - 4 years ago

Rick mcilroy?

j d - 4 years ago

Rather the m2

Graeme/ Kieran BlondeBroSkies - 4 years ago

Have you changed your sponsorship to Nike Rick?

Samuel Nation - 4 years ago

I have no issue with Epic name but how do you follow it...Epicer? Epicest? And you know there will be a follow up in 6 months. That's how they roll and I'm a Callaway guy.

Jay Silva - 4 years ago

Straightest ball flight I've ever seen from you Rick. And in regards to the name.....Rocketballz, epic pales in comparison.

Job Mayer - 4 years ago

callaway's marketing strategy: hire the turtle from Nemo to develop your clubs names and slogans.

J McSloy - 4 years ago

Will we be seeing an "Epic" vs M2 2017 and Epic SubZero vs M1 2017 soon?

Tim Hayes - 4 years ago

Nice review. Thank you

MikeZ Taylor - 4 years ago

Loving the Nike attire Rick looking very suave.

Tami Beauty - 4 years ago

only thing good is the marketing by callaway, its a driver they are all the same tolerances people just get fit for a good shaft and head to fit your spin and your good people.

Les Blair - 4 years ago

290 carry with 2,500 backspin and only 5 yards off line?.....
Not sure about the name but that seems epic to me.

2k10clarky - 4 years ago

That cut through was (probably unintentionally) very revealing, the behind the face is just flat no inverted cone like TaylorMade drivers. This is why TaylorMade drivers are #1 and will be until the patent expires! TM now just moving CG and increasing MOI incremental improvements. Last years M1/M2 is probably the ultimate driver so far until someone else makes a major breakthrough.

That said Rick was hitting this one as straight as I've seen him hit, in the bag LOL

Keith Alan Isbell - 4 years ago

Great review Rick. I don't care what it looks or feels like if I'm hitting the shots you just hit. As we all know consistency is key in this great game... it's the price that kills though. I'll stick with my g30 ls tec for now.

chris williams - 4 years ago

My opinion is the thing looks cheap,and looks like similar drivers Calloway has produced over the yrs.

BF golf - 4 years ago

be nice to have some adjustments that would be able to manipulate spin

c jones golf - 4 years ago

The path numbers are unreal rick!!!! Practice is paying off. Keep it up!

Nick Barbieri - 4 years ago

Is technology really that fast? Every year it's the next best thing. Jailbroken must be next. I'll stick with my R7-TP until they fit a gyroscope inside that will keep me in the slot and produce any shot shape I desire just by reading my mind...

Peter Rodriguez - 4 years ago

Rick was on fire for the testing. Goodbye draw hello straight ball flight for 2017.

Mason Elkins - 4 years ago

Ok, this driver looks nice. But I really don't think the name is bad. plus men over 30 seems to love Callaway. I see quite a few older gentlemen playing new callaway drivers. So I don't see the name as much as a problem, and I really like the green.

Benny Frank the 3rd - 4 years ago

Mason Elkins The font reminds them of when they were young.

MEJS - 4 years ago

Rick. Did callaway send this with a shaft? Interested to see if the spin numbers would come down at all with the stock shaft. Especially if it was with the stock project x hzrdus t800 shaft

Lawrence Williams - 4 years ago

with more testing obviously, would you game this GBB Epic or JPX-900 driver?

Nick Blair - 4 years ago

With the so called new technology also comes a new price for absolutely no improvements over a driver made 5 years ago!

Steve Cramlington - 4 years ago

More golfing snake oil marketing crap.

GNet Vids - 4 years ago

Best shots you've ever hit Ricky boy
Think you should put that in the bag.

GNet Vids - 4 years ago

Epic

squib 31 - 4 years ago

That green color is from the old Razr Fit Xtreme Rick. It is still an awesome driver for the better player. You can get one off the used rack for less than $100.

Rudiger Ryan - 4 years ago

That was an EPIC review Rick!

shiftymeister - 4 years ago

This was supposed to be the next big thing but I don't see anything special.

Nate Pearce - 4 years ago

Rick shield hit 3 straight golf shots, that's pretty special

daniel green - 4 years ago

Disappointed to see both yourself and Mark Crossfield failed to see any notable increase in ball speed after all the hype and chatter from people on the WRX forums. People who say they've tested the club with callaway claiming genuinely game changing ball speeds... apparently not. Will be very interested to see Dobby hitting this... ball speed improvements across the whole face might be where the tech comes in.

trojan615 - 4 years ago

Mr Nike now Rick ?

John Zelenjak - 4 years ago

Rick would you prefer this driver or one that is say 15yards longer but not as consistently straight? Would you put this in your bag?

Curtis Smith - 4 years ago

Nike! Looking sharp.

NEIL CLARKE - 4 years ago

I truly don't care what it's called....might replace GBB when the price is right!

Jonathan Hayward - 4 years ago

quite an embarrassing name "epic"! and even though it performed well it wasn't so good that it suits that name either

Jonathan Hayward - 4 years ago

would prefer an m2

sash6111 - 4 years ago

that looks like something I could use Rick. please could you do a video with off centre strikes?? thanks!

dennis fick - 4 years ago

Really enjoyed this review, Rick :)

Rich Ellis-Edwards - 4 years ago

Great Vid Rick! Be interested to hear your feedback on feel of the club when hitting a softer ball like the chrome soft. Does the hard driver + softer ball make it feel more conventional?

Keep up the good work mate.

Cazal Organism - 4 years ago

You're all nike'd out now! What prompted the change from the old under armor? haha.

Tee Bot - 4 years ago

Hey Rick, is it just me or are you hit this driver 30 or 40 yards shorter than your normal drive. I've watched videos in the past, and your average carry was 310 and it would roll out 20 30 yards. am I crazy? I'm pretty sure I'm right

Benny Frank the 3rd - 4 years ago

Tee Bot new swing I'm afraid...

Arab Defender - 4 years ago

Straight in the bag!

Charlie Reynolds golf - 4 years ago

Mr Nike Shiels
I like it

Simon - 4 years ago

Looks gorgeous but not £469 gorgeous. The price is Epic!

dodgydave75 - 4 years ago

a better review would be if you tested the sliding weight in different positions as well

Adam Flynn - 4 years ago

dodgydave75 sorry m8 but those weights have very little effect...much much much less than golf companies claim.
And the only way they can really be shown to have much effect is by using a robot to hit the club...human factor is going to override those small weights.

Brad Moulden - 4 years ago

Jailbreak, an Epic song by an Epic band

Paul Hopkins - 4 years ago

I had last years fusion for 5 days rubbish didn't go any where

Adam Flynn - 4 years ago

Paul Hopkins surprised it lasted 5 days it was crap.lol

James Harvey - 4 years ago

Epic?? Jailbreak Technology?? Seriously!?! As a young minded 40 year old I could not bag a club like that.. regardless of performance!

Theo Kyriacopoulos - 4 years ago

I have been a callaway man for a long time and this review just confirms why shortly I will part with whatever this golf club costs.
I am currently hitting an xr16, before that the last GBB and the main highlight is not great length, while still not too bad, it's finding fairways, the fact that you hit 4 shots and the average off line was less than a metre, are you kidding me.
Once again keep up the good work!

Shippey 1970 - 4 years ago

ANOTHER DRIVER

Dee Kay - 4 years ago

Think you got the age analysis wrong. I can totally see 60+ (hi dad!) loving an EPIC driver while the younger crowd would find it silly :P

tom ford - 4 years ago

Callaway lets take the sliding weight ,also carbon crown from the M1 and tweet it a bit and say it's our idea , well done Callaway LOL

Garrett Marshall - 4 years ago

tom ford they had sliding weights first i do believe. that or they rolled them out IMMEDIATELY after the SLDR... so no. they didn't steal that

Lemon2108 - 4 years ago

the "jailbreak" is super similar to cobra ltd

Cornwall1888 - 4 years ago

Why do golf manufacturers think it's acceptable to raise the price of drivers what seems like 25% a year when they all perform very similarly?

I suppose carbon is expensive and people keep buying them.

swizlestick - 4 years ago

wait a year or 2 and it will be $150

Lemon2108 - 4 years ago

sounds similar to cobra Ltd

Jack Carroll - 4 years ago

New sponsorship? No longer with under armour??

Cornwall1888 - 4 years ago

Jack Carroll Nike now

Pete Kenny - 4 years ago

another callaway driver ha ha ha ha .. jail break???? more like break the bank account

Mark Tosspot - 4 years ago

You currently have double the views of crossys reviews, even though he has more subs, it seems like people take you more seriously. Follow me on twitter fro some epic mark crossfield bashing

Mark Tosspot - 4 years ago

Cornwall1888 there you go, you just made my point, any real golfers are likely to watch Rick shiels, mark has a lovely family, but all that malarkey is not for me, I'm not a girl

Cornwall1888 - 4 years ago

Mark Tosspot but if you want family Christmas vlogs Mark is the man

Phineas Starter - 4 years ago

Straightest golf balls rick shiels has ever hit. ever. That's what is epic here

Golf Buddy - 4 years ago

Ciarán Hegarty but not as long

Ciarán Hegarty - 4 years ago

Phineas Starter mizuno JPX 900 was straighter

kvgolfa - 4 years ago

Why do you never talk about CG location/MOI? That's the most important thing in a driver and determines 99% of how it performs

keith williams - 4 years ago

Ido Pound for Pound No.1 Goat Portal disagree 99% the person hitting the ball

keith williams - 4 years ago

ksinghvirk 99% of how a driver performs is determined by the golfer

Cornwall1888 - 4 years ago

ksinghvirk probably because that stuff is difficult to measure and verify, the effect will be different on every golfer, mygolfspy goes deep into all those numbers

David Swanson - 4 years ago

I wonder when the Callaway 'Biblical' range of woods will be out, maybe in a few weeks!!

Mark Tosspot - 4 years ago

Interesting that crossy never mentions the hardness of the face. I actually think the name is ok, I'm old añd it wouldn't put me off. The major deciding factor for most of us is the price, why don't you guys gives us the price? Why don't you do what they do with computer graphics cards, performance per pound (buck) ? How many guys hit it like you? You need to be closer us mortals,. If this club was 500 quid but another was 200 and was 10 yards less, I'd go with the 200 pound one.

AUSSIE GOLF REVIEWER - 4 years ago

The Extreme in 2011 or 2012 I think mate

Winston Chen - 4 years ago

It looks cheap.Just my opinion.

Rory Harman - 4 years ago

Winston Chen it is £500 though

Ryan K - 4 years ago

Very nice review as always Rick!

Kaleb Niclas - 4 years ago

Rick remember when you where testing the M2 fairway wood. You said you where going to be testing the M2 hybrid what happened to the video?

James Dwyer - 4 years ago

I'm 44, and I'd use a club called an Epic, would find it funny. But then I used to own a Driver called The Death Stick, with the slogan "Just Kill It" on the bottom :)

Graham Tomlin - 4 years ago

It would be good to get Rob to test this one, can't wait to hear what he has to say about the name!

Alon Asherson - 4 years ago

I've been fortunate to have this driver for a month already. it's amazing. it goes for me an average of 25 yards longer and it has been easier to hit fairways for me too. it's a rocket launcher.

Marcus Lundqvist - 4 years ago

Where can I get those shoes??

MIKOLAJ SOSNOWSKI - 4 years ago

Nice to see Nike on you

Michael Ticehurst - 4 years ago

EPIC - The movie Ben Hur was an EPIC....Not sure about this name......And Jailbreak technology.....Give me a break, a jailbreak. I guess, if it works, it works right!?

gillettecrackers - 4 years ago

Put it in your bag!

Ryan Dillabough - 4 years ago

From the gram and snapchat!

BillyP1390 - 4 years ago

mid handicap testing for this plz rick

Glen Ashton - 4 years ago

Consistent strikes Sir, looks as most callaway drivers do a very nice club.....

Kevin Benton - 4 years ago

You need to put this in your bag for your quest for the open!

Paul Anderton - 4 years ago

Nice hits rick,I'd take that everyday of the week.

Gianmarco Balsamo - 4 years ago

Seems easy to hit. good driver as usually do Callaway. this is an "all golfer" driver maybe the subzero could be only high speed low hp driver. seems correct

Garrett Morrison - 4 years ago

Am I crazy, or are those the straightest shots I've ever seen you hit? Except, of course, for that terrible 6-yard hook. :-)

But yeah, no chance I'm spending $500 on a golf club.

mark whalley - 4 years ago

Looks awesome!

Jamie Purvis - 4 years ago

Rick these drivers will help in your quests for the open , more fairways more greens , birdie birdie birdies

Cam Ehly - 4 years ago

swoosh is looking good

Walter Laffey - 4 years ago

changed to Nike Rick?

andrew jones - 4 years ago

4 #epic strikes there, Rick.

H4NK - 4 years ago

Hi Rick!
I'm rocking the regular Razr X atm and i'm in the market for some new sticks. I've been looking at the regular Apex 16 (yes, I will only play Callaway) but when I've tried them out I seem to have a problem with (way) to much spin and dynamic loft - even though I have a negative attack angle. Is that becaus the lack of offset compared to the ones I use today? That I must learn to have the hands before the blade at impact otherwise I'm scooping the ball?

Benny Frank the 3rd - 4 years ago

H4NK see a good pro for a lesson or two

Kyle Kautz - 4 years ago

Nike? Where's the underaurmor

James Stone - 4 years ago

Kyle Kautz he has changed sponsors in the new year

gary donnelly - 4 years ago

it's a nice looking club

James Heaton - 4 years ago

It's a steal really at just under £500. Might get 2

cwugrad396 - 4 years ago

why not double that number ... that way everybody in your foursome has one

Adam Flynn - 4 years ago

James Heaton yeah buy me 1 while u are there will u...i will give u the money sometime...£500? i just went off it.lol

Rick Shiels Golf - 4 years ago

Thanks for watching the video! What do you guys think of the Callaway GBB Epic Driver? If you liked the video feel free to hit that thumbs up!

NEW CALLAWAY GBB EPIC SUB ZERO DRIVER REVIEW

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Thomas Synnott - 4 years ago

Hey Rick. Just went for a test finally with the gbb epic driver. Have been using the m1 2016 for a year. Immediately nearly all numbers improved. Added 15 yards approx avg to carry distance and reduced shot dispersion massively. Smash factor went up 0.07 from 1.42 to 1.49/.50.It just felt like it comes off the club and flies. Had better #s on 10.5 over 9.5 and my carry distance went from 234 (m1) to 249 (epic) . My mishit went from 185 to 208 carry. Spin went from 1700 to 2300. Felt more comfortable off the hit. Couldn't agree more with your "trampoline" comment. I'm an analyst and therefore do trust numbers a bit more.... But.... (dammit) it is a step forward and maybe epic.... Is a deserved name. Have followed you and its now in the bag :/ and I also would repeat your line "I cannot at all complain whatsoever about the performance of those golf shots". Keep up the super work and according to 3 different pros I know... Ur top of the list coming to reviews and I would completely agree. Keep up the super work!

Hooter Bear - 4 years ago

Said Mark F I R N....bwahahahaha Really FIRN? FIRNWOOD soft or FIRN.

Doug Dickson - 4 years ago

You've compared the 2016 & 17 M1's, can you do a comparison now between the XR 16 and the Epic? I'd love to see if anything's really improved with Callaway.

Ken O'Hanrahan - 4 years ago

New Nike endorsement Rick? Any pics of you and their other significant apparel signing?

Sumit Aggarwal - 4 years ago

Avery Falash a

Avery Falash Golf - 4 years ago

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Douglas Miller - 4 years ago

Adam Flynn good point.

Adam Flynn - 4 years ago

Douglas Miller yes but i think its more to do with Rick and his swing change than the actual club..he's hitting every driver straighter these days..he's given up a few yards to hit straighter drives.

Douglas Miller - 4 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf - if you continue to hit those numbers and straight then no brainier for me - put it in your bag. Many tour pro golfers would be happy with the flight and accuracy, even on long holes. Playing from the fairway is always good!

Ben Lucas - 4 years ago

Rick - Why would one go for this over the GBB Fusion and vice versa?

Kevin Lu l Storm Chasing - 4 years ago

Spin rate is a little high

Mark Firn - 4 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Really Rubbish Name....!

James Stone - 4 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf not another callaway driver. but results look good. bet it's expensive. thanks for the review rick. What's the rrp?

Craig Sinclair - 4 years ago

Rory is using the sub-zero Epic.

Erik Newman - 4 years ago

notification squad

Tom Gunning Golf - 4 years ago

Yuvraj Joshi - 4 years ago

First comment

Geeshmagee - 4 years ago

Thanks Rick! Been waiting for this one =)

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