Along with Callaway Japan’s announcement of the new RAZR line of clubs, they will be releasing an all new Legacy Apex driver as part of Callaway Japan’s flagship Legacy line for the Japanese market in January 2011. The new Legacy Apex is a 460cc conforming driver aimed at the mid capper wanting distance and ease of use.
The Legacy Apex features an all new hyperbolic titanium crown, the first of its kind in the golf industry, which is created through chemical milling. This process creates a crown only 0.4mm thick or should I say thin. The hyperbolic crown is as strong and stable as previous heavier and thicker crowns but with the reduced weight allows additional weight to be placed lower in the driver.
A newly designed, chemically milled ELF titan hyperbolic face creates high ball speeds with minimal energy loss at impact. The same light weight concept applies to the face allowing weight to be distributed to the sole and body for optimal CG and higher launch and carry.
With the Legacy Apex sporting a thinner crown and face, Callaway Japan decided to implement their VAR technology borrowed from the Legacy line of irons to help manage sound and reduce any vibrations at impact. The Vibration Absorption Rubber is a medallion placed at the back of the driver head on the sole which stabilizes the entire head at impact.
The Legacy Apex will feature an all new Speed Metalix shaft as it looks as if the old Speed Amorphous shaft is no more. The Metalix is a higher grade and more advanced 4 axis carbon weave design that minimizes rounding of the shaft when loading and maximizes energy transfer and unloading to the square position at impact. It will be interesting to see how the Metalix compares to the Amorphous which was very obviously on the soft side for flex. As an upgrade, Callaway will offer pre built Legacy Apex’s with Diamana ‘ahina 60 and the new Tour AD DJ-6.
Legacy drivers are always known for their great feel and great distance performance. We look forward to trying this new model out.
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