Verdict
Callaway Rogue ST Max shows a lot of improvement in performance compared to the original Callaway Rogue and Mavrik golf drivers. We were able to experience a lot of stability and consistency in the shots compared to the shots of Epic MAX and other drivers with comparable prices. It has a more premium look and feel than most other golf drivers available in 2022, and it can suit players with a range of different experience levels.
| Pros | Cons |
| Looks more premium and impressive than most other golf drivers | Some unnecessary graphics |
| The best long golf driver for producing a highly consistent ball flight with a shot | Product availability might be an issue |
| Suitable for players of different experience levels | |
| The sound and feel can easily beat that of most other golf drivers including Mavrik |
What’s Special about the Callaway Rogue ST Max?
The ST in its name stands for Speed Tuned which would be an apt description for the way Callaway has employed its AI technology to the fullest to optimise its dynamics. It has optimised everything from the launch to the spin and the ball speed using its Flash Face.
Not only that but it can beat most of its predecessors launched by Callaway in terms of look and feel. While Callaway Rogue and Epic MAX were top notch performers and included in the best performing golf drivers in several reviews, they certainly create a buzz with their looks.
Callaway Rogue ST Max has filled that gap and delivers that premium look, feel, and sound that you would expect from a golf driver in this range and above it.
How does the Callaway Rogue ST Max compare to the best-performing golf drivers like Epic Max?
We tested the Callaway Rogue ST Max against several of the best golf drivers available in 2022 to notice the difference and see how it compares to the competitor products. One of the most noticeable differences in the Callaway Rogue ST and the Epic Max golf driver was that it comes with a matte look compared to the polished look of the Epic Max.
The Callaway Rogue ST Max driver is one of the 4 released as a part of the Rogue ST range. This range includes the following 3 drivers in addition to the Rogue ST Max:
- Callaway Rogue ST Max D
- Callaway Rogue ST LS (Low Spin)
- Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS
The Face of the Callaway Rogue ST Max versus those of other drivers
Even in its own range, the Rogue ST Max has a unique face which lengthens from front to back and helps you remain confident while addressing the ball. The Rogue ST LS and Triple Diamond LS have faces that are much taller.
The face is also of a lighter colour and helps you aim and align it quickly to make the intended shot easily. It also produces a sound that is unique compared to the metallic, acoustic sounds produced by other drivers at contact with the ball.
It is more like a dense thud, and that is a unique feature that we found really impressive about the Rogue ST Max. The look and feel of the Rogue ST Max are both highly unique and elegant compared to other golf drivers in this range.
Semi Draw Bias in Callaway Rogue ST Max
With its semi draw bias technology, Callaway Rogue ST Max can help you avoid slicing off the tee and help you make more straighter shots. We definitely experienced the semi draw bias in comparison to other drivers which don’t use this technology.
Rogue ST Max can definitely help you avoid hitting too far off the mark. Most of the shots that didn’t go straight through the middle also didn’t go too far off the course. For golfers who struggle with slicing the ball too often, Callaway Rogue ST Max can be one of the best golf drivers in 2022.
While a full draw bias is certainly more resistant to slicing, it does not suit players of all experience levels. By using semi draw bias technology, Callaway has made Rogue ST Max suitable for players of all experience levels.
Is Callaway Rogue ST Max one of the best golf drivers available?
The shots made with Callaway Rogue ST Max certainly covered more distance on average than those of Epic Max and most of the other golf drivers that we have tested. They were straighter and had more consistency to them.
It is easy to swing and puts enough power behind the ball to carry it a longer way compared to other golf drivers that are popular in the market, especially in this price range. If you want to add a few extra yards to your drive in 2022, Callaway Rogue ST Max should definitely be at the top of your list of options.
Does the tungsten speed cartridge in Callaway Rogue ST Max really increase its MOI (moment of inertia)?
Using a tungsten speed cartridge or a tungsten weight at the back of the club is a very commonly employed technology in golf drivers to increase the momentum of the ball at address. It can help your shots cover more distance.
Callaway Rogue ST Max has a 26 gram tungsten weight in its speed cartridge which is definitely greater than the 11 gram standard weight placed in most speed cartridges. It can explain why our shots covered more distance on average with Callaway Rogue ST Max compared to Epic Max.
It was very easy to swing and much less prone to twisting due to its increased MOI, and that makes it fit for use by players of different experience levels and different swing types. With its dense thud at address and Jailbreak Speed Frame, it can definitely add more power to your average shot.
It is highly recommended for mid-high handicappers who want to add more speed, momentum, and consistency to their drive in 2022.