Review for the Callaway Diablo 3W Draw, Regular shaft.
Over the past few years, I've discovered that I hate 3 woods. It's not a small bit o' hate, but a big bucket of seething anger filled hate reserved for a club that seems to have gotten harder to hit as monster 460 drivers have become harder to miss.
Carrying Driver then 3 Iron, there's clearly a gap. Every few months, I'll realize that I need more distance than my 3 Iron will provide, but less distance than my driver. And there I am, back in the store hitting off a nasty green mat, hoping this will be "the one". In the past three years I think I've bagged at least five 3 woods. I've even been so desperate I considered getting a 13* driver to fill the gap (I didn't thank goodness). And, I've been disappointed by them all.
Well, since you saw the 5 stars, and review title, you know what comes next . That's right, 16* of pure unadulterated joy and love. After three years of searching, I've finally found a club worthy of my horrific Fred Flinstone inspired swing.
This club crushes the ball off a low tee, long and straight with just a slight draw. The ball pierces the air as if it had a nose-cone and fins, rocketing out beyond where any respectable 3 wood should dare to go. I think I even saw it wave as it sailed over my playing partners driver shot. It's so easy to hit long and straight that I'm surprised the government hasn't put a fun tax on it yet.
Off the grass it's not as easy to hit (is it ever?) but it's still better than any 3 wood I've hit to date. The shaft/loft combo gets it up quick and then the ball levels off for a nice 200 yard plus run. The roll out from both lies is excellent and just adds to the fun of hitting the club.
Speaking of fun, I've even choked up on this thing and hit some really nice shots that would make Tiger proud. Well, OK maybe not Tiger, but I'm pretty sure my 3 year old would be impressed.
Over all I cannot say enough good things about the club. And this is coming from a guy who despises 3 woods. I guess I'll have to find a new club to hate now.. Maybe I'll go buy a 64* wedge..