![]() With my early thoughts that the Sub Zero was more likely to suit my driver needs, the Epic was a pleasant surprise that seemed to compete strongly in every department. Looking almost identical at address, the Epic feels a little friendlier to use with its launch characteristics being higher, with higher spin keeping the ball in the air a long time in calm conditions. The standard Epic launches noticeably higher than the Sub Zero and also has a slightly higher sounding, but by no means tinny, feel. The Sub Zero is as forgiving a driver as I have tried in this category and only went noticeably off line with bad swings not slight misses. The one issue always seems to be forgiveness when you don’t quite have your ‘A-game’. With the loft set at its lowest and the heavier weight forward, there was a noticeably lower and more penetrating flight, which went longer but was harder to keep in the air on mis-hits.Īs a high spin player, I typically lean towards lower spinning model drivers. With the heavier of the two weights set back and more loft on the clubface, the ball launched high and stayed very straight. A hard, almost muted feel helps give the impression the ball is coming off the clubface hard and without much spin. The feel of the Sub Zero was a highlight for me and is exactly what you would expect of a driver aimed at hard hitters. In all the shots I hit with the Sub Zero across different golf courses in very different weather conditions, not one shot ballooned in the wind. A slightly deeper face, the Sub Zero produces a strong, penetrating flight. HOW THEY PERFORMED: The lower spinning, Epic Sub Zero, is a true bomber’s driver. The carbon sole and moveable weights are the most obvious, with the ‘Jailbreak’ technology also on display, the visible carbon in the sole and more dominant green highlights are far less conservative than the top of the crown. The soles of both drivers show lots of the technology built into the driver. When looking at the sole of both drivers the clubheads look big and extremely forgiving, whereas behind the ball neither looks awkwardly large. ![]() The all black look of the drivers at address is understated, with the visible carbon crown and green highlights barely noticeable. ![]() Great slightly different feels and flights were instantly noticeable, with strong penetrating flights that went a long way. Upon first hits with both models it was easy to see these drivers would live up to the hype. MODEL & SHAFT PLAYED:9˚ loft, Fujikura Pro Green Stiff shaft (Epic) 9˚ loft, Aldila Rogue Max Stiff shaft (Epic Sub Zero)įIRST IMPRESSIONS: When a club is as heavily marketed before it’s released as the Callaway Great Big Bertha line of Epic drivers were, and a player like Rory McIlroy puts the driver in the bag with no contractual obligation, it is difficult to approach testing the club without high expectations. TESTED BY: Jimmy Emanuel, Golf Australia writer
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