Driver · 2021
Callaway Epic Max LS
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 7 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel84
- Sound83
- Looks83
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You swing it above 105mph, spin the ball too much, and want low spin without giving up forgiveness.
Your swing is moderate or you need help launching — the standard Epic Max is easier to hit.
Pros
- Rare combination — genuine low-spin distance with high-MOI stability most low-spin heads can't match
- The Epic that shapes shots most readily — a movable weight sets a fade or draw and it favours neither by default
- A penetrating, wind-beating flight for players with the speed to launch it
Cons
- Needs real swing speed — around 105mph-plus — to get the low-spin flight airborne
- Several seasons old now; newer low-spin heads are faster and more forgiving for similar used money
- Lower-launching than the standard Epic Max, so slower swings will struggle to carry it
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGenuinely stable for a low-spin head — a high-MOI build that holds ball speed on misses better than most low-launch drivers of its day.
Distance
StrongLong for fast swings — a low, low-spin flight that runs out and gives up almost nothing to the faster Epic Speed in testing.
Workability
FairThe most workable, fade-friendly Epic — a neutral head whose sliding weight lets you set a fade or a draw.
Feel
ExcellentA firm, precise strike that feels solid and controlled, a step up on the more muted standard Max.
Sound
ExcellentA sharp, carrying note at impact — energetic and full without tipping into harshness.
Looks at address
ExcellentA larger, elongated shape with a clean, level leading edge and a dark crown — a shade more players-like than the standard Max.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic MAX and Max LS driver Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at 2021 Callaway Epic drivers: Speed, Max & LS | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at ClubTest First Look: Callaway Epic Speed, Max, Max LS | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic Max LS Driver Review — Is Low Spin right for you? | Swing Yard
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic MAX LS Driver Review — Optimized Spin | Golfstead
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic MAX LS Driver Review | Driving Range Heroes
- Read the full review at Epic Max LS Driver — specs | Callaway Golf Pre-Owned
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Epic Max LS best for?
You swing it above 105mph, spin the ball too much, and want low spin without giving up forgiveness.
Who should avoid the Callaway Epic Max LS?
Your swing is moderate or you need help launching — the standard Epic Max is easier to hit.
What handicap is the Callaway Epic Max LS suitable for?
The Callaway Epic Max LS scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the Callaway Epic Max LS best at?
In our research the Callaway Epic Max LS rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the Callaway Epic Max LS have a shot bias?
The Callaway Epic Max LS is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid-low launch and low spin.