Driver · 2021
Callaway Epic Max Star
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
- Feel81
- Looks79
- Forgiveness78
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
Your swing speed has dropped below about 90mph and you want the extra clubhead speed a light build brings.
You swing at a moderate or fast pace, or want to adjust loft — a standard Epic Max does more for less.
Pros
- Turns a slow swing into real clubhead speed — the biggest gains go to players around 70-85mph
- Keeps the Epic Max's high-MOI forgiveness and built-in draw in a featherweight package
- Easy, high launch that helps get the ball airborne and carrying
Cons
- Expensive for what it is — well over £100 more than the standard Epic Max at launch
- No adjustable hosel, so you can't tune loft or lie — only the bias slider moves the flight
- Built for slow swings; anyone above roughly 90mph will spin it too much and lose control
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongCarries the standard Epic Max's high-MOI stability into a much lighter head, so mishits stay fast and online.
Distance
SolidThe light build lets a slow swing generate real speed — big gains for 70-85mph players, though the ceiling is modest.
Workability
ModestA forgiving, draw-leaning head that fights a slice; the bias slider is the only real way to move the flight.
Feel
StrongLight and easy through impact — comfortable rather than dense, the kind of feel slower swingers warm to.
Sound
StrongA higher-pitched, lighter note than the standard Epic Max — a by-product of shaving weight from the head.
Looks at address
StrongThe same big, reassuring Epic Max footprint behind the ball, in a cleaner, more modern dress.
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's new Epic Max Star drivers and family | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic Max Driver Review (shared head) | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic MAX Star Driver Review — Lightweight Forgiveness | Golfstead
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic MAX Star family for slow swing speeds | Golf Business Monitor
- Read the full review at Meet the Callaway Epic Max Star Family | Golfoy
- Read the full review at Callaway Epic Max Star Driver — specs | PGA Tour Superstore
- Read the full review at Epic Max Star Driver — specs | Callaway Golf Pre-Owned
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Epic Max Star best for?
Your swing speed has dropped below about 90mph and you want the extra clubhead speed a light build brings.
Who should avoid the Callaway Epic Max Star?
You swing at a moderate or fast pace, or want to adjust loft — a standard Epic Max does more for less.
What handicap is the Callaway Epic Max Star suitable for?
The Callaway Epic Max Star scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Callaway Epic Max Star best at?
In our research the Callaway Epic Max Star rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Callaway Epic Max Star have a shot bias?
The Callaway Epic Max Star has a draw bias, with a high launch and mid-high spin.