I'm surprised to see not one review for these fairway clubs even though it maybe outdated (10+ years),thought for sure some kind of reviews.
I really wasn't in the market for another club UNLESS it would be a back up for my LYNX 5 wood (travel set).I just happened to be in Seal Beach, popped into Roger Dunn. LARGE BAG of Woods when I entered the store, marked $9.99 PLUS additional 30% off. REALLY? What kind of condition would these clubs be let alone what would ACTUALLY be in the bag?
Mixed among many different brand drivers,hybrids,fairway woods was a CALLAWAY BIG BERTHA (2nd generation?) 5 wood for $9.99 minus 30%! Well, I had to give it a go!
I proceeded to $pend the next hour using the hitting bay launch monitor comparing to other more modern 5 woods that were available slightly higher px. Kept coming back to the Callaway BIG BERTHA 5 wood,it felt solid,xclnt condition. I STILL needed confirmation this would be a club in my bag not collecting dust!
The small steel head design with the built in "rail" along the middle of the sole of the club,with cut outs to remove weight & turf drag design.Very similar to my LYNX 5 wood so it would be a great back up!
Very easy to hit once I figured out how to adjust my ball position. The REAL test would be "IF" I can hit a baby fade off the surface,grant it,not actual rough but the plastic grass was suitable. SUCCESS, several times...$OLD! What a steal for a deal less than $8.00 for a Firm graphite shafted club!
I will admit the distance was less than I expected but I BELIEVE it's my slower swing speed & lack of playing for the difference. I was able to get it out there in the fairway a controlled consistent 185-190 yard range for a club that is about 18* degrees of loft.
It will be placed in my primary bag & replace the 2 hybrid based upon course set up & conditions. NOT bad for a club that originally SOLD for over $200 BUCKS, got it for less than $8.00!
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