For the first time, Callaway has developed irons & hybrids using Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

By Sabrina Naccarato

There’s always an outlier in any group. And when it comes to the golf equipment industry, Callaway purposely likes to color outside of the lines, do things differently, and per se, live a mavrik way of life.

One great example of this happened just a year ago when they turned to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for help in designing the face of the Epic Flash driver. No one had ever used this type of technology before, and it proved to be exceptionally successful since the Epic Flash was the #1 driver all last year.

But because of Callaway’s constant drive to push the boundaries, they knew there were more opportunities with this type of technology. After investing in a new, more powerful supercomputer, Callaway’s R&D team was able to figure out how to utilize A.I. in irons and hybrids for the first time.

Mavrik distance in every face

The MAVRIK irons feature a new Flash Face Cup, built with the assistance from A.I. But what makes this engineering feat so unique is that every single loft has a different face architecture.
This was done with the ultimate intention.

Long iron faces were designed for launch and speed, the mid-iron faces were designed for speed and spin consistency, and the short iron faces were optimized for spin and precision.

But utilizing the new Flash Face Cup alone wouldn’t have been enough for Callaway. To further increase ball speed across all irons, they turned to the 360 Face Cup, which flexes and releases at impact on center and off-center hits, and combined this proven technology with the Flash Face Cup. In addition to their Tungsten Energy Core, these irons are designed to be the ultimate iron with stronger lofts while maintaining preferred trajectories, spin rates, and descent angles.

Distance that defies convention

Even though 2019 was a year of ‘firsts’ for Callaway with the utilization of A.I. and Machine Learning, 2020 is shaping up to be yet another year of ‘never been seen’ products. This year, the MAVRIK hybrids also feature a face that was designed with the assistance of a supercomputer.

Just like MAVRIK irons, the hybrids have been developed with a different face for each loft, thanks to A.I. and Flash Face. This specialization promotes optimal speed, launch angle, and spin rates for every single club. And just like every member of the MAVRIK line, Callaway isn’t tossing its proven technology out the window. The MAVRIK hybrids feature Jailbreak technology. The combination of the advanced face and the Jailbreak technology significantly increases ball speed.

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK irons and hybrids at GOLFTEC!


Gallery: Callaway Mavrik irons & hybrids


Features & Benefits: MAVRIK irons

MAVRIK irons

Callaway’s MAVRIK Irons appeal to a wide range of players, with incredibly fast ball speeds from A.I and its Flash Face architecture for long, consistent distance. To provide complete performance to match these distance technologies, each iron is engineered to optimize launch and trajectory while promoting player preferred trajectories, spin rates, and land angles.

Industry-leading Ball Speeds From Flash Face Cup Technology
For the first time, Callaway is using Artificial Intelligence in an iron. They’ve created a sophisticated face architecture that’s unique to every loft, so it can create a significant boost in ball speed and increased spin robustness off of every iron. And ball speed is further enhanced by the 360 Face Cup that flexes and releases at impact.

Optimal Launch From Tungsten Energy Core
The custom tungsten-infused weights in each iron allow Callaway to locate the position of the CG in each iron with extraordinary precision while still maintaining ball speed in the Flash Face Cup. This promotes optimum launch and ball flight through the set, from strong lofts and player preferred trajectory, spin rates, and land angles

Unprecedented Feel From Urethane Microspheres
Callaway has implemented its patented urethane microspheres to comprehensively absorb unwanted vibration for pure feel, while also maximizing COR for incredible ball speed.

Premium Components
MAVRIK is available in stock premium shafts from True Temper, Project X and KBS with premium Golf Pride Grips.
Retail starting at $799.99 for steel, $899.99 for graphite and hits shelves on Feb. 4, 2020

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK irons at GOLFTEC!


MAVRIK Pro irons

The MAVRIK Pro Irons feature a more compact head shape, flatter lie angle and thinner topline that better players prefer for better workability and control. And with Callaway’s Flash Face architecture, each iron is engineered for optimized distance and performance.

Industry-leading Ball Speeds From Flash Face Cup Technology
For the first time, Callaway’s using Artificial Intelligence in an iron. They’ve created a sophisticated face architecture that’s unique to every loft, so it can create a significant boost in ball speed and increased spin robustness off of every iron. And ball speed is further enhanced by the 360 Face Cup that flexes and releases at impact.

Optimal Launch From Tungsten Energy Core
The custom tungsten-infused weights in each iron allow them to locate the position of the CG in each iron with extraordinary precision while still maintaining ball speed in the Flash Face Cup. This promotes optimum launch and ball flight through the set, from strong lofts and player preferred trajectory, spin rates, and land angles

Unprecedented Feel From Urethane Microspheres
Callaway has implemented its patented urethane microspheres to comprehensively absorb unwanted vibration for pure feel, while also maximizing COR for incredible ball speed.

Premium Components
MAVRIK Pro is available in stock premium shafts from True Temper, Project X and KBS with premium Golf Pride Grips.
Retail starting at $899.99 for steel, $999.99 for graphite and hits shelves on Feb. 4, 2020

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK Pro irons at GOLFTEC!


MAVRIK MAX iron

Built for total distance with a larger body and a deeper CG for increased forgiveness and easy launch. The combination of innovative ball speed technologies in the face and a high MOI construction promote long-distance through the bag.

Industry-leading Ball Speeds From Flash Face Cup Technology
For the first time, Callaway’s using Artificial Intelligence in an iron. They’ve created a sophisticated face architecture that’s unique to every loft, so it can create a significant boost in ball speed and increased spin robustness off of every iron. And ball speed is further enhanced by the 360 Face Cup that flexes and releases at impact.

Optimal Launch From Tungsten Energy Core
The custom tungsten-infused weights in each iron allow them to locate the position of the CG in each iron with extraordinary precision while still maintaining ball speed in the Flash Face Cup. This promotes optimum launch and ball flight through the set, from strong lofts and player preferred trajectory, spin rates, and land angles

Unprecedented Feel From Urethane Microspheres
Callaway has implemented its patented urethane microspheres to comprehensively absorb unwanted vibration for pure feel, while also maximizing COR for incredible ball speed.

Premium Components
MAVRIK MAX is available in stock premium shafts from True Temper, Project X and KBS with premium Golf Pride Grips.
Retail starting at $799.99 for steel, $899.99 for graphite and hits shelves on Feb. 4, 2020

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK MAX irons at GOLFTEC!


Features & Benefits: MAVRIK hybrids

MAVRIK hybrid

Characterized by a mid-sized head with a square toe and justified scoring lines analogous to an iron face. Thee low CG, high MOI and speed-enhancing technologies combine to make MAVRIK easy to play. Long approaches, long par-threes and second shots on par-fives just became a lot more fun. Available in 3H, 4H, 5H, and 6H. Stock components include Project X Catalyst shaft in 55g, 65g, and 75g.

A.I.-designed Face Architecture for the First Time in a Hybrid
Callaway used A.I. to design a specialized face for each loft of every model to optimize ball speed performance in all MAVRIK hybrids.

Flash Face SS20 + Jailbreak Technology + Face Cup for Fast Ball Speed
Flash Face SS20 constructed from a high-strength steel face works with proven Jailbreak technology and its renowned Face Cup Technology to promote exceptionally high ball speed.

Different Head Shapes and Sizes to Appeal to a Wide Range of Players
From a square-toed shape to a cambered fairway-wood shape, this complete hybrid lineup gives players a great choice between an easier launch or more penetrating ball flight. (Available in Standard, Max and Pro offerings)

Fast, Forgiving and Easy to Launch
Ideal combination of speed, stability and CG placement to promote easy launch, long carry and soft landings – exactly how a hybrid is expected to perform.
Retail starting at $249 and hits shelves on Feb. 7, 2020

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK hybrids at GOLFTEC!


MAVRIK Pro hybrid

The compact size, smaller profile, shallower face and cambered sole make the Pro closer to a fairway wood shape than an iron shape. Callaway has returned to a fairway-wood like shape at the request of better players, including Tour pros, who prefer the flatter lie-angle and versatility of the increased sole-camber, as well as a neutral CG and more neutral ball flight.
As with all other MAVRIK metalwoods, A.I. designed the face to work specifically with the specific characteristics of the Pro’s head shape, and with each specific loft. Available lofts include 2H, 3H, 4H, and 5H. Premium stock shaft is the KBS Tour Hybrid.

A.I.-designed Face Architecture for the First Time in a Hybrid
Callaway used A.I. to design a specialized face for each loft of every model to optimize ball speed performance in all MAVRIK hybrids.

Flash Face SS20 + Jailbreak Technology + Face Cup for Fast Ball Speed
Flash Face SS20 constructed from a high-strength steel face works with proven Jailbreak technology and its renowned Face Cup Technology to promote exceptionally high ball speed.

Different Head Shapes and Sizes to Appeal to a Wide Range of Players
From a square-toed shape to a cambered fairway-wood shape, this complete hybrid lineup gives players a great choice between an easier launch or more penetrating ball flight. (Available in Standard, Max and Pro offerings)

Fast, Forgiving and Easy to Launch
Ideal combination of speed, stability and CG placement to promote easy launch, long carry and soft landings – exactly how a hybrid is expected to perform.
Retail starting at $249 and hits shelves on Feb. 7, 2020

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK Pro hybrids at GOLFTEC!


MAVRIK MAX hybrid

Similar in shape to the Standard model, but with a larger body and deeper CG for higher MOI that makes MAVRIK MAX hybrids noticeably easy to launch. A wide range of lofts gives higher handicappers the option to replace all the way up to their 7- or 8-iron with the easy launch and long-distance of MAVRIK MAX hybrids. Lofts include 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, and 8H. Stock components include Project X Catalyst shaft in 55g, 65g, and 75g.

A.I.-designed Face Architecture for the First Time in a Hybrid
Callaway used A.I. to design a specialized face for each loft of every model to optimize ball speed performance in all MAVRIK hybrids.

Flash Face SS20 + Jailbreak Technology + Face Cup for Fast Ball Speed
Flash Face SS20 constructed from a high-strength steel face works with proven Jailbreak technology and its renowned Face Cup Technology to promote exceptionally high ball speed.

Different Head Shapes and Sizes to Appeal to a Wide Range of Players
From a square-toed shape to a cambered fairway-wood shape, this complete hybrid lineup gives players a great choice between an easier launch or more penetrating ball flight. (Available in Standard, Max and Pro offerings)

Fast, Forgiving and Easy to Launch
Ideal combination of speed, stability and CG placement to promote easy launch, long carry and soft landings – exactly how a hybrid is expected to perform.
Retail starting at $249 and hits shelves on Feb. 7, 2020

Demo and purchase the Callaway MAVRIK MAX hybrids at GOLFTEC!


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