Fairway · 2022
Callaway Rogue ST Max D
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
- Looks78
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Rated highest for forgiveness and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice and want maximum help straightening it - the highest-launching, most forgiving, draw-biased fairway with blistering ball speed, for moderate swing speeds and higher handicaps.
You already draw or hook the ball, want to shape shots, need the lowest spin (the LS), or prefer a compact head.
Pros
- Callaway's first dedicated draw-bias fairway - a closed face, upright lie and heel weighting genuinely fight a slice
- Blistering ball speed on centre and extremely high off centre, with 'Highest' forgiveness and the largest footprint in the Rogue ST line
- The highest-launching Rogue ST fairway - the easiest to get airborne, especially off the deck
- Jailbreak ST batwings and a 27g Tungsten Speed Cartridge for speed and stability
Cons
- A strong, baked-in draw bias - useless for players who already turn it over or fight a hook
- Higher launch and higher spin than the standard Max mean slightly less total distance
- A bonded hosel, no adjustability, and the largest, least compact footprint in the line
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongAs forgiving as the Max - it shares the Max's Highest forgiveness rating and Jailbreak ST technology in the largest footprint in the Rogue ST line, with ball speed that stays extremely high off centre. Elite stability with the biggest, most stable head of the three.
Distance
StrongBlistering speed, slightly less total - ball speed blistering on centre and extremely high off centre, though the Max D launches higher and spins more than the standard Max, which costs a little total distance. Very fast, marginally behind the Max on carry.
Workability
ModestDraw-locked - a slightly closed face, more upright lie and additional heel weight to promote a powerful draw, its first dedicated draw-bias fairway, carrying a stronger draw bias than the Max. Built to turn the ball over, not to shape both ways.
Feel
StrongSolid and fast - a solid, powerful strike off the AI Flash Face, a satisfying, energetic feel shared with the standard Max. A premium sensation on the larger head.
Sound
StrongControlled metallic - a solid, fairly muted note off the large head, a controlled metallic acoustic shared with the Max. Refined for a game-improvement fairway.
Looks at address
StrongBig and reassuring - the largest footprint in the line, longest front-to-back, with a face that appears even more shallow than it is, the shape labelled Largest. Confidence-inspiring for the slice-fighter, if the least compact of the three.
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 D Fairway Wood Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max D 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 Callaway Rogue ST fairway woods, hybrids: What you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Rogue ST MAX D Fairway Woods - Callaway (specs)
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max D Fairway Wood Review: The Draw-Bias Advantage - GolfGearDirect
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Rogue ST Max D best for?
You fight a slice and want maximum help straightening it - the highest-launching, most forgiving, draw-biased fairway with blistering ball speed, for moderate swing speeds and higher handicaps.
Who should avoid the Callaway Rogue ST Max D?
You already draw or hook the ball, want to shape shots, need the lowest spin (the LS), or prefer a compact head.
What handicap is the Callaway Rogue ST Max D suitable for?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max D scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Callaway Rogue ST Max D best at?
In our research the Callaway Rogue ST Max D rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Callaway Rogue ST Max D have a shot bias?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max D has a draw bias, with a high launch and mid spin.