drag during the downswing by
17 percent when compared to
RAZR Black’s predecessor, the
Diablo Octane. That is intended
to increase impact speeds and
add distance on drives.
“The RAZR Black driver
represents the best of what
we’ve learned about mak-
ing drivers along with sev-
eral completely new areas
of improvement, all of which
combined into one very fast-
looking clubhead,” says Luke
Williams, senior director of
global woods and irons at
Callaway. “We’ve utilized our
patented forged composite
construction in combination
with advances in aerodynam-
ics and face technology to
create a driver that delivers
amazing ball speed in a de-
sign that suits a huge cross-
section of golfers.”
Callaway’s RAZR Black
driver comes by its name natu-
rally, as it has a black PVD fin-
ish. It is available in four lofts,
9.5, 10. 5, 11. 5 and 13. 5. l
Callaway’s RAZR
Black On Cutting Edge
BY JOHN STEINBREDER
Callaway Golf rolled out
a new platform of products
after this year’s PGA Merchandise Show, dubbed RAZR
Black, and perhaps its most
compelling component is the
driver bearing that name.
The RAZR Black driver
features a lightweight crown
made of the forged composite
material that it developed in
partnership with the luxury
Italian carmaker Automobili
Lamborghini. According to
Callaway engineers, it allowed
the company to precisely
design a clubhead that pro-
duces optimal launch and spin
characteristics for greater
distance off the tee.
