Fairway · 2022
Callaway Rogue ST Max
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 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Forgiveness80
- Feel80
- Looks80
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Rated highest for forgiveness and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want one fairway that does everything - huge forgiveness, exceptional ball speed and a straight-to-slight-draw flight - across a wide handicap range, from a mid-launch, low-spin head.
You fight a hook (the draw bias), want to shape shots or chase the lowest spin (the LS), or need an adjustable hosel.
Pros
- Hugely forgiving and one of the most accurate fairways of 2022 - A.I. Jailbreak batwings hold ball speed even on near-shanks (1.43 smash on a heel miss)
- Exceptional, consistent ball speed - 152.7 mph and ~247 yards on TrackMan, mid-launch and low-spin
- A 27g Tungsten Speed Cartridge pushes the CG low and forward for speed and a penetrating, stable flight
- The most extensive fairway range in the line - 3-wood through 11-wood with a progressive shape
Cons
- A bonded hosel and no external weight - the least adjustable Rogue ST fairway (only the LS gets a movable weight)
- A slight built-in draw bias - not for players who fight a hook
- Less workable than the compact LS - an easy all-rounder, not a shot-shaper
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongHugely forgiving - it is hugely forgiving and one of the most accurate fairways tested, the Jailbreak batwings holding ball speed even on near-shanks, with a heel miss that felt like a shank still registering 1.43 smash, its forgiveness rated Highest in the Rogue ST line. Elite stability and the most forgiving Rogue ST fairway.
Distance
StrongExceptional ball speed - 152.7 mph ball speed at 1.48 smash and ~247 yards on TrackMan, mid-launch and low-spin, among the top ClubTest 2022 performers. Very long, just behind the deeper-faced LS on carry.
Workability
ModestAn easy all-rounder - a mid-launch head with stronger lofts and a slight draw bias for all-around performance rather than shot-shaping, the straightforward, forgiving option. Low workability, by design, with the LS the shaper.
Feel
StrongSolid and fast - a solid, powerful strike from the C300 maraging Flash Face Cup, a dense, energetic feel. A satisfying, premium sensation for the all-rounder.
Sound
StrongControlled metallic - a solid, fairly muted note off the larger head, a controlled metallic acoustic. More refined than the louder Epic Max, if still a metallic fairway sound.
Looks at address
StrongClean and confident - a clean, confidence-inspiring footprint, a progressive shape with enhanced MOI on the 3- and 5-wood and a carbon crown. A handsome, reassuring all-rounder at address.
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 Rogue ST MAX Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max Fairway Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max, Max D, LS Fairway Woods Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Best fairway woods 2022: ClubTest - golf.com
- Read the full review at Rogue ST MAX Fairway Woods - Callaway (specs)
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max Fairway Wood Review - Golfalot
We paraphrase and synthesise these sources; we don't republish them. Publishers can read how we use reviews or request a change.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Rogue ST Max best for?
You want one fairway that does everything - huge forgiveness, exceptional ball speed and a straight-to-slight-draw flight - across a wide handicap range, from a mid-launch, low-spin head.
Who should avoid the Callaway Rogue ST Max?
You fight a hook (the draw bias), want to shape shots or chase the lowest spin (the LS), or need an adjustable hosel.
What handicap is the Callaway Rogue ST Max suitable for?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Callaway Rogue ST Max best at?
In our research the Callaway Rogue ST Max rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Callaway Rogue ST Max have a shot bias?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max has a draw bias, with a mid launch and low spin.