First, a little background on me. I am 62 years old, play to a 2 handicap and my drives average 270 yards. My swingspeed is 90 MPH. My age should tell you that I've seen many golf club designs come and go. The last few years has produced an overwhelming array of technologically designed clubs from putters to drivers to hybrids. Watching the Golf Channel last night, their technical guru was talking about modern clubs and golf balls and how todays equipment provides 26 more yards distance than clubs of 30 years ago. He said that same 26 yards was not even available to Arnie Palmer simply because the clubs Arnie played were not as advanced technologically as todays equipment. However, you already know what technology has done to the game of golf. But with all of the technology, I still prefer the older style traditional club design. My irons are Wilson Staff FG-51 forged blades. I own cavity back irons but none of them compare with the beautiful FG-51's in appearance, workability and feeling of satisfaction when hitting it pure. My wedges are Titleist Vokeys. But this review is supposed to be about the Biggest Big Bertha Driver isn't it? It is a GREAT driver! But if you're looking for that magical club that will eliminate your hook or slice, forget it, because that club will never be made. No club can erase a golfer's swing flaws. If you have a decent swing, the 290cc BBB driver can improve your distance and accuracy because it has a much bigger sweet spot than traditional drivers but is better looking than the 460cc sledgehammer monsters of today. You'll have to tee the ball a little higher, to take advantage of it's higher center of gravity. It certainly instills confidence in the golfer when addressing the ball. But at 290cc, it's just a tad bigger than I like (remember I prefer traditional clubs) and so I've opted for the Callaway Great Big Bertha at 250cc (even that stretches my visionary preferences). Callaway started it all with their S2H2 short hosel design which enabled them to put more material and mass in a larger club head. All the other companies soon followed. Bottom line is this. If you don't mind the larger size of a BBB driver, then you should definately give it a try. But don't overlook the medium sized Great Big Bertha. Both drivers are made from lightweight titanium which will assist you in generating a little faster swingspeed which will give you more distance, everything else being equal. And if 250cc is still too big for your liking, then try the Callaway Big Bertha Warbird at 195cc. Very pleasing to the eye and nearly as long as it's successors only with a smaller face and sweet spot. For my money, Wilson made the best irons, Callaway the best metal woods and Titleist the best wedges. Putters are a breed of their own.Read full review
I first hit a Biggest Big Bertha several years ago. You know how it is with the technology, you always think you need the newest thing. Well I went through several drivers and was just not happy or "in love" with any of them. I saw this one on Ebay and said I really used to crush that driver. So it was cheap enough, alot cheaper than the $499 I laid out for a New Taylor Made with shaft upgrade that I just didn't hit well, so I bought it. Imeediately went back to hitting it long and straight. Love it, Love it, Love IT! Sometimes you can't improve on the best ever built. I believe, at least for me, this is the club that fits me best. I am a 5 hcp. on a pretty difficult course so I kinda know my game and know equipment. I added a new grip and I immediately went back to a 4. Great sound, workable, and consistent.Read full review
I used to own one of these about 6-7 yrs ago and I can't for the life of me remember why I got rid of it. My game and knowledge of the equipment has steadily improved over the years and I have used some of the 400cc or more drivers currently on the market, to include Taylor Made, Hogan, Callaway, and Cobra. Found a nice BBB with a shaft that I like, (Prolite stiff), and it is a nice driver. Very accurate and the shaft fits my swing perfectly...a nice boring flight, out there between 260 and 280 on a regular basis. I do seem to recall that my previous BBB had the factory "firm" shaft and it was notoriously a high ball club unless you got a 7 or 8 degree. My latest version is a 9 degree and again, I can't stress enough, get the right shaft and you won't be disappointed.
I really liked the looks of it and the feel in the store. But after hitting it I couldn't develop a feel as the where the club head was during the swing. It felt like a baloon on a stick to me. Every shot I hit was too high to my liking. Most shots went straight, even when they weren't on the center of the face. It is easy to get careless when hitting a club this big. My mentality says " kill it you can't miss the ball with a club the size of a tennis racket". I hit the Great Big Bertha better myself. Because I have to be more deliberate with the aim and line up. The 10* and the 8* Biggest Big Bertha didn't have much difference in trajectory or distance for me. I would say for a high handicapper 20+ , this might be the ideal club . It is very forgiving for off-center hits, and it gets the ball up in the air quickly. I still prefer the Cleveland or the Titleist because it allows me to work the ball and I get better feel of the clubhead. Go to your pro-shop driving range and hit all the drivers before you buy. Once you find out what you like you might find it on e-bay cheaper.Read full review
Exactly that. An excellent very forgiving club. These oldies but goldies are great clubs. I'm an ameature and drive right down the middle of the fairway with this club every time. Can't do that with my buddies new x-18's. There's something to be said for these clubs. I can't count how many times I've heard, Damn, you've got the old Callaways. I wish I never got rid of my set. Well, folks. I say buy an old set. They play today just as good as they did back in 94 or 96 or whenever you picked up your vintage Callaway clubs.