Driver · 2022
Callaway Rogue ST 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 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks84
- Feel82
- Sound82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You swing fast or spin the ball too much and want low spin without giving up forgiveness - a disciplined, penetrating driver that still misses well.
You swing slower, need help launching, or want maximum forgiveness - the low-launch LS rewards speed and centred strikes; the standard Max is easier.
Pros
- Low spin in a high-MOI head - forgiveness stays competitive with the standard Max with little noticeable difference
- Outstanding ball speed (~168 mph in testing) - one of the fastest drivers of 2022
- More neutral and workable than the Max, with a stronger, penetrating trajectory for faster swings
- The quietest driver Callaway has made - a low-pitched, solid, staccato impact
Cons
- Demands clubhead speed and a centred strike - higher-handicap or slower players lose the benefit
- Hosel-only adjustability and a few-seasons-old design - the weight cartridge is fixed and newer drivers carry more speed
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongUnusually forgiving for a low-spin head - forgiveness stays competitive with the standard Max with little noticeable difference, achieved via a 23g tungsten cartridge that drops the CG low and deep for high MOI. High-spin players get low spin without sacrificing ball speed on mishits.
Distance
StrongOne of the fastest of its year - around 168 mph ball speed, long and powerful through impact. The low-spin profile resolves spin-creep for faster swingers, converting that speed into efficient distance with a stronger trajectory.
Workability
FairMore workable than the standard Max - a more neutral ball flight, more workability and lower spin. Still a high-MOI head, so it rewards shape skill rather than strongly imposing or enabling it.
Feel
ExcellentA composed, athletic feel - contact that reads solid but quick, with a powerful sensation through impact in keeping with the line.
Sound
ExcellentDistinctively quiet - the quietest driver Callaway has made, with a very low-pitched, staccato, quiet impact note that suits better players. Confident and understated rather than loud.
Looks at address
ExcellentA classic shape with a modern matte black finish and small gold accents - premium and eye-catching, clean and confidence-inspiring 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 LS Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at ClubTest 2022: Callaway's Rogue ST Max driver line reviewed - Golf.com
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max LS Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Drivers Review: Engineered Forgiveness - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST MAX LS Driver Review - Low-Spin Forgiveness - Golfstead
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST MAX LS Driver - Callaway Golf Pre-Owned
- Read the full review at Callaway Rogue ST Max LS Driver Review - Too Much For Me - Golfer Geeks
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS best for?
You swing fast or spin the ball too much and want low spin without giving up forgiveness - a disciplined, penetrating driver that still misses well.
Who should avoid the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS?
You swing slower, need help launching, or want maximum forgiveness - the low-launch LS rewards speed and centred strikes; the standard Max is easier.
What handicap is the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS suitable for?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max LS scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS best at?
In our research the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS have a shot bias?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max LS is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a low launch and low spin.