Driver · 2020
Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero
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
- Looks87
- Sound86
- Feel85
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Rated highest for looks and sound; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You swing it fast, spin the ball too much, and want a compact, workable low-spin head on a budget.
Your speed or strike is inconsistent — the standard Mavrik or Max will hold up better.
Pros
- One of the fastest, longest low-spin heads of its era, and a Golf Digest 2020 Hot List Gold
- Genuinely workable — the sole weights let you drop spin and shape shots, tuned on tour feedback
- Forgiving for a compact tour head, and superb used value now
Cons
- Five seasons old — newer low-spin heads carry more MOI and ball speed
- The compact 450cc head and low spin need real swing speed to get airborne
- Less forgiving than the standard or Max Mavrik if you miss the middle often
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidForgiving for a compact, low-spin tour head — holds ball speed on misses better than most 450cc heads of its year.
Distance
StrongOne of the fastest, longest heads of 2020 — a low-spin, penetrating flight for players with the speed to use it.
Workability
SolidA properly workable low-spin head — the front weight lowers spin and lets you shape it, based on tour input.
Feel
ExcellentA firm, tight strike with real pop at impact — among the best-feeling low-spin heads of its day.
Sound
ExcellentA deep, quiet note at impact — a big step quieter than the loud model it replaced.
Looks at address
ExcellentA small, clean tour head — a deep face and an uncluttered crown that better players find easy to settle behind.
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 MAVRIK Sub Zero Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero driver review: ClubTest 2020 | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at 2020 Callaway Mavrik drivers: faster means farther | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Callaway MAVRIK Sub Zero Driver Review — Low Spin & Workability | Golfstead
- Read the full review at Callaway MAVRIK and Sub Zero Driver review | AmateurGolf.com
- Read the full review at Mavrik Sub Zero Driver — specs | Callaway Golf Pre-Owned
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero best for?
You swing it fast, spin the ball too much, and want a compact, workable low-spin head on a budget.
Who should avoid the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero?
Your speed or strike is inconsistent — the standard Mavrik or Max will hold up better.
What handicap is the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero suitable for?
The Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero best at?
In our research the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero have a shot bias?
The Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.