Callaway Mavrik Vs Callaway Epic Speed Fairway Woods

Callaway Mavrik Vs Callaway Epic Speed Fairway Woods

Callaway puts a lot of the same technology into the Mavrik and Epic Speed fairway woods but it’s the seemingly minute differences that will help you determine which is best for you.

Callaway is known for making outstanding clubs. From drivers to irons, they seem to hit it out of the park year after year.

Still, sometimes there is very little variance between clubs which can make it difficult to figure out which one to buy.

If you are in the market for a fairway wood and are having trouble deciding between the Mavrik and Epic Speed you’re in luck because today we will be comparing these clubs side by side.

 

Overview of Both Clubs

The Mavrik and the Epic Speed fairway woods are both great distance clubs that work well on the deck or from the tee.

The first thing you should know about these two clubs is that the Epic Speed is the more updated fairway wood between the two.

For instance, the Epic Speed fairway wood features the updates SS21 flash face while the Mavrik rocks the older SS20 flash face.

However, they were both designed for distance. They also both feature AI design and jailbreak bars.

Again though, the Epic Speed woods feature an updated jailbreak design that flattens them out a bit more to save on weight.

 

Quick Comparison Tables

	Callaway Mavrik	Callaway Epic Speed
Adjustable Weight?	No	No
Lofts	13.5, 15, 16.5, 18, and 21 (3+W, 3W, 4W, 5W, 7W)	13.5, 15, 16.5, 18, and 21 (3+W, 3W, 4W, 5W, 7W)
Key Technology	Carbon Crown	SS21 Flash Face
Family	Mavrik, Mavrik Max, Mavrik Sub Zero	Epic Speed, Epic Max
Weight	D3	D2, D3 and D4
Price	$200	$300
Overall Rating	95/100	94/100

 

Callaway Epic Speed Fairway Wood Key Features

 

The Epic Speed takes everything great about the Mavrik and enhances it.

The updated jailbreak bars and stiffened frame of the Epic Speed fairway wood allow the newly designed SS21 face to flex even more. This helps increase ball speed over the Mavrik and other previous models.

 

Callaway Mavrik Fairway Wood Key Features

The progressive leading edge of the Mavrik fairway wood helps you launch the ball high.

One of the coolest things about the Mavrik fairway woods is that they have a leading edge that really helps you get underneath the ball and launch it high.

The fixed weight in the sole also help pull the CG low and back for high-arcing shots and dead landings.

 

The Mavrik Family

The standard Mavrik, Mavrik Max and Mavrik Sub Zero all have something to offer different players.

The Mavrik Sub Zero is the Mavrik fairway wood you’re going to want if you are trying to eliminate spin from the deck.

However it lacks a progressive leading edge and therefore produces lower-arcing shots.

 

The Epic Family

The Epic family may be smaller but both entries pack a punch in terms of distance.

The Epic Max is the only other epic fairway wood that Callaway produces.

However, it does come with an interchangeable weight and has an oversized head so it may be more congenial to high handicappers.

 

Epic Speed Vs. Epic Max

The Epic Max will be better for high handicappers.

The interchangeable weight of the Epic Max makes it more versatile than the Epic Speed but both yield comparable distance.

 

Mavrik Vs. Mavrik Max

The Mavrik Max is the more forgiving fairway wood.

The Mavrik Max just makes everything bigger – namely the head.

While this will help increase forgiveness it may also make it feel cumbersome for some players.

 

Who Is Each Club For?

It really comes down to accuracy Vs. forgiveness with these two fairway woods.

If you are looking for better drop and stop capability than the Mavrik will be more to your liking.

The Epic Speed plays naturally longer so it would be better for people wanting to get down the fairway in a hurry.

 

Epic Speed Shaft Options

• Project X Cypher 50 Graphite shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 60 Graphite shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 70 Graphite shaft
• Mitsubishi MMT 70 Graphite shaft
• Regular, stiff, light and extra stiff flex

 

Mavrik Shaft Options

• Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 Graphite shaft
• UST Mamiya Helium Black 4 Graphite shaft
• Project X EvenFlow Riptide 60 Graphite shaft
• Light, regular, stiff and extra stiff flex

 

Performance Comparison

The Epic Speed was longer but the Mavrik was more accurate.

We were getting about 3 extra yards consistently with the Epic Speed but the leading edge of the Mavrik allowed for more precision ball placement.

 

Accuracy & Consistency Comparison

 The Epic Speed was more consistent in terms of distance but the Mavrik was more accurate.

If you’re trying to attack the pin strategically you’re going to want to pull the Mavrik out of your bag.

However, if you want to be able to rely on predictable distances, the Epic Speed will deliver.

 

Price Comparison

• Epic Speed – $300
• Mavrik – $200

 

Callaway Epic Speed Fairway Wood Pros & Cons

 

Pros:

• Plays consistently longer
• It’s a bit more forgiving
• Updated Flash Face technology
• More refined jailbreak bars to enhance stability
• Multi-material construction
• Lightweight

Cons:

• No interchangeable weight
• More expensive
• Not as accurate as the Mavrik
• Not as forgiving as the Epic Max

Overall Score: 95/100

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Callaway Mavrik Fairway Wood Pros & Cons

 

Pros:

• Progressive leading edge
• Produces excellent apex height
• More accurate
• More affordable
• Lightweight
• Low CG

Cons:

• Fewer custom shaft options
• Fewer swing weight options
• No interchangeable weight
• Not as forgiving as the Epic Speed

Overall Score: 94/100

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Final Assessment

The better fairway wood for you will depend on the specific needs of your game.

This was a tough draw but a draw nonetheless. The distance and updated design technology of the Epic Speed can’t be denied. At the same time the Mavrik plays more accurate and is more affordable.

In the end, the best recommendation would be to honestly evaluate the needs of your game and get fitted for these clubs.