Clubs are like cell phones now. Incremental updates, but huge jumps in tech for someone who hasn't upgraded in a while. Advice to anyone watching considering investing in a new driver or set of irons... Take a look at the last 3-4 years of models that have come out, and choose first based on looks. You have to like what you see when you approach your shot. I pulled the trigger on the Ai Smokes last year the week they came out (previous driver was 20 years old - Callaway 454 Ti), i also got fitted for and purchased a set of 2 year old generation Rogue ST irons (coming from 20+ yr old Tommy Armour 845s) Again, I liked the looks. Got properly fitted for the irons and woods and have had an amazing golf season. Not a huge difference year over year for performance with these new releases, but if you're someone who hasn't upgraded in a while, the difference in new clubs and tech is very noticable.
I have rogue irons I bought last year after upgrading from my beginner strata set. I love them and was waiting to see what was coming this year but think I’ll get ai smoke driver, woods and hybrid to go with my rogue irons because I do like the blue. Not sure if they compare the same as rogue or if they are better
@@Jaredxstp They hit similar, but just compare the lofts for each club to make sure that's what you like. The Rogues tend to be a bit of a stronger loft than the Ai Smoke irons. Good luck with them!
I have a Titleist TSi3 driver from a couple years ago. I hit it well. Went through a time not playing and decided going back to my Callaway Alpha 815 from 9 years ago and it's stayed in the bag ever since. I hit it longer and straighter. That's all I needed. It's not all about the new stuff. I agree, why buy new unless you're filthy rich. You can get a 2 yr old top of the line driver in great shape for $150 compared to $550 or more. You can also get a used shaft that fits you for under 100 bucks as well.
I think alot of manufacturers are hurting themselves by going to this every year model. I think Titleist and Ping are doing it right launching something every other year. It gives people time to settle into the drivers they bought a year prior and actually figure out if the tech is actually working for them or not. I also think its a massive strain on the engineers to try to come up with something new every year. I am much more accepting when companies that produce on slower cycles say they have something special, because 5 months ago they didn't just tell me their current driver is the best thing ever.
Great vid Ash, shame these look the absolute pits cant see them selling well. Looking forward to seeing how the Srixon and Wilson drivers stack up this year as they look clean - also love the QI35 look.
Agree, Ash about the looks. Last January I bought the Ai Smoke Max D driver and Max 3w and love them. First new woods and club fit in 20 years (I was 19 at the time, haha). Good thing about new clubs coming out, is the potential sale on last year's models now. Will save me some money when i pull the trigger on new woods for wifey lol.
I think you should also get Westy to review these clubs also, would be great to see what you both think of the clubs as you are both then representing a larger demographic of golfer. Awesome as always, wish I could hit them like you do!
Nice review Ash, have to say looks wise I agree these have gone back so far from the Paradym/AI Smoke lines. Really surprised they've gone in this direction and the green colourway is just not it... and that empty weight screw hole at the back looks pretty awful as well. Surely they should provided a stopper or something for that?
I actually like the way this looks, that headcover is shocking though. I play the Ping G425 and thought my mates Paradym sounded way too muted, glad they’ve got back in the other direction with this one
Always nice to see a really good player like yourself show some love to the more forgiving models compared to others, are you a lower spin player so tend to gravitate towards the higher spinning models?
At last someone who reviews them and says what we all think. To many influencers panda to these companies. Class review and agree the sound is good but headcover , looks of the club are not making you want to slash £550 plus notes on this.
Was gaming the 2021 Epic Speed, just picked up a AI Smoke Max for £330 in the price drop 👌Was going to go for the TD but lets face it, rather a 145 yard 9 iron from the fairway than a wedge from deep ruff or a bush 😂
Typical GS videography 👍👍👍 100% getting the subliminal messaging with the Seed balls etc😉 I'm not a lover of those empty weight ports in the rear skirt, I'd be having to put some stainless button head screws in those unused holes to clean the looks and protect the threads from dirt ingress. Quality as always Ash 👍
Okay ... what was the yardage difference from the indoor to the actual on course difference. In the belief that these figures should then form a TRUE yardage average for the testing .
Looks are alway personal. There’s criticism of every driver released on the market even ones that don’t change looks much like Titleist and Ping still have people moaning about them
Good review Ash, i am lucky enough to have tested all 3, (my pals a fitter), i was underwhelmed, currently game the AiSmoke triple diamond, which was longer and had better dispersion, add to it that it so much better looking. I agree, these Elytes are not elite, they are ugly, gaudy and have no bag appeal. The AiSmoke range are now on offer new at £330, including triple diamond, thats over £200 cheaper, used will be less, so where would your money go?
@@thegolfsupplyone last thing Ash, woven carbon is more expensive to make than cast carbon, so rather than being aircraft technology, its about profits, you can mass produce cast carbon far cheaper, problem is its weaker than woven carbon. These drivers will bomb, not in distance but sales!!!! Look forward to the other manufacturer reviews, but i wont be changing my AiSmoke triple diamond this year.
All these companies are coming out with some really nice looking stuff even Callaways previous stuff. Idk why they went in the direction that they did with the elytes. It does look a bit like a box set
Ash love the review, can't wait to see you review the rest that come out in the next couple of months and agree.....the looks of the Elyte is just awful! Going from the Ai smoke to that is a proper backwards step for Callaway....
@ they try to change appearance which is going to divide opinions. If you like the boring minimalist changes Titleist make between models of course you’re going to moan about this 😂
@ you’ve just validated my point for me 😂. Everyone was in agreement that the AI Smoke looked so good… so why change the appearance to then divide opinion. Make it make sense ya dafty
@ you must be high if you thought people All Agreed on the AI Smoke Looking good. You must be new to this 🥴 I could link you to every review and prove you’re talking shite as there’ll be loads talking about how bad the looks were and the fact they ‘look used’ etc 🤡
@@thegolfsupply I get that. When RS or James R like it then you don't it's just weird. The fact that you don't believe in AI face tech is a little crazy to me too... what ever, to each there own.
Look bad and even the name isn’t doing it, I’ve currently got an ai smoke in the bag and really not fussed with it tbh so won’t even try these. Going back to ping i think
Looks like cheap junk you would find in a department store. Hate the sound. Actually if you go back to the 2021 epic max, LS, and speed model drivers you will see that at the same clubhead speed as this new model the results are every bit is good maybe even better. I own alot of Callaway drivers Epic Max, Speed, Rogue ST Max, Paradym, Ai Smoke and the TD Max and I will say there’s very subtle differences between them all. They are all good in their own way. I simply wanted to test them all on the home course, knowing where my best shots end up, and seriously the 2021 Epic Max With a lower spinning shaft out of the LS model gives the best distance and trajectory of all of them. They all are very good and playable, but the claimed distances and all that hype is just bogus. I wouldn’t give $10 for this model Elyte. Ugly and cheap
Clubs are like cell phones now. Incremental updates, but huge jumps in tech for someone who hasn't upgraded in a while. Advice to anyone watching considering investing in a new driver or set of irons...
Take a look at the last 3-4 years of models that have come out, and choose first based on looks. You have to like what you see when you approach your shot. I pulled the trigger on the Ai Smokes last year the week they came out (previous driver was 20 years old - Callaway 454 Ti), i also got fitted for and purchased a set of 2 year old generation Rogue ST irons (coming from 20+ yr old Tommy Armour 845s) Again, I liked the looks. Got properly fitted for the irons and woods and have had an amazing golf season.
Not a huge difference year over year for performance with these new releases, but if you're someone who hasn't upgraded in a while, the difference in new clubs and tech is very noticable.
Well said hombre
I have rogue irons I bought last year after upgrading from my beginner strata set. I love them and was waiting to see what was coming this year but think I’ll get ai smoke driver, woods and hybrid to go with my rogue irons because I do like the blue. Not sure if they compare the same as rogue or if they are better
@@Jaredxstp They hit similar, but just compare the lofts for each club to make sure that's what you like. The Rogues tend to be a bit of a stronger loft than the Ai Smoke irons. Good luck with them!
I have a Titleist TSi3 driver from a couple years ago. I hit it well. Went through a time not playing and decided going back to my Callaway Alpha 815 from 9 years ago and it's stayed in the bag ever since. I hit it longer and straighter. That's all I needed. It's not all about the new stuff. I agree, why buy new unless you're filthy rich. You can get a 2 yr old top of the line driver in great shape for $150 compared to $550 or more. You can also get a used shaft that fits you for under 100 bucks as well.
Great review Ash 👌🏻
Glad you liked it boss
I think alot of manufacturers are hurting themselves by going to this every year model. I think Titleist and Ping are doing it right launching something every other year. It gives people time to settle into the drivers they bought a year prior and actually figure out if the tech is actually working for them or not. I also think its a massive strain on the engineers to try to come up with something new every year. I am much more accepting when companies that produce on slower cycles say they have something special, because 5 months ago they didn't just tell me their current driver is the best thing ever.
Agree bro
Great vid Ash, shame these look the absolute pits cant see them selling well. Looking forward to seeing how the Srixon and Wilson drivers stack up this year as they look clean - also love the QI35 look.
QI35 review drops end of this week
Very Epic Vibes. Good review.
As you said Ai Smoke looks better and not a massive jump in data.
Nah bro it’s just so ugly in comparison
Great review, Ashley. Top shelf stuff.
Glad you liked it!
Great review Ash, I like that you did some on the course. Usually like Callaway woods (I play an Epic Flash) but I don’t think I’d swap for these.
They perform great. Just the looks man so clapped
Agree, Ash about the looks. Last January I bought the Ai Smoke Max D driver and Max 3w and love them. First new woods and club fit in 20 years (I was 19 at the time, haha). Good thing about new clubs coming out, is the potential sale on last year's models now. Will save me some money when i pull the trigger on new woods for wifey lol.
Haha get them discounts broski
@@thegolfsupply haha no doubt. Just reminder that rounds are on me if you all ever come over to Delaware 😂
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I think you should also get Westy to review these clubs also, would be great to see what you both think of the clubs as you are both then representing a larger demographic of golfer. Awesome as always, wish I could hit them like you do!
Just getting the time bro away from work for the boy that’s all. Would love to get him hit them also
Nice vid mate, great work
Thanks 👍
Nice review Ash, have to say looks wise I agree these have gone back so far from the Paradym/AI Smoke lines. Really surprised they've gone in this direction and the green colourway is just not it... and that empty weight screw hole at the back looks pretty awful as well. Surely they should provided a stopper or something for that?
Yeah man this new look just isn’t the one
Love the video 👏🏻
🤝🤝
Great video! I hope you get screws for the hole that isn't being used by the weights. That would fill up pretty quick with the amount I hit the deck.
Probably do I would imagine
Won’t be screws to fill up the holes. Ping have used the same for a few years and they don’t have anything to fill up the spare holes
I actually like the way this looks, that headcover is shocking though. I play the Ping G425 and thought my mates Paradym sounded way too muted, glad they’ve got back in the other direction with this one
Yeah sounds much better
Always nice to see a really good player like yourself show some love to the more forgiving models compared to others, are you a lower spin player so tend to gravitate towards the higher spinning models?
Why make the game harder bro! I’d rather 300 yards in the fairway that 325 in the bunda 😂
Great video 👌🏼 The impact video on the Trackman is such a sick feature! Is the different colour laces on the J’s planned or a happy accident 🤟🏻
Thanks bro! Erm I lost the 2nd black lace somehow so chucked a white lace in it instead. I’m not mad about it 😂
Look cheap and sound cheap
Look like a box set driver
Love the channel keep it up
Thanks, will do!
Who gives a crap how it looks, just as long as it is a beast, all that matters.
At last someone who reviews them and says what we all think.
To many influencers panda to these companies.
Class review and agree the sound is good but headcover , looks of the club are not making you want to slash £550 plus notes on this.
All I can do is give my opinion my boy. Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit 😂. Club is good, just the looks for me is such a big step backwards
Really good vid Ash, not a fan of the looks, will wait to see what you say about the G440!
Coming soon brother
Baffled at how theyve all looked at this design after the ai smoke and all said yeah this looks fucking mint
Think you should add the head/ball speed on these reviews
Didn’t take my trackman on the course with me pal
When’s the Jimmy Bullard ballers episode at pyrford lakes?
Next week G
@ Nice - Saw you guys down there - It’s my home course ♥️
Personally I like the solid black on top. The triple diamond version looks the best.
Fair. I don’t really like a gloss finish but each to their own my dawg
Think previous generation looked a lot better. Have to agree these new ones sound great
Yeah the sound is mega bro
Was gaming the 2021 Epic Speed, just picked up a AI Smoke Max for £330 in the price drop 👌Was going to go for the TD but lets face it, rather a 145 yard 9 iron from the fairway than a wedge from deep ruff or a bush 😂
Haha straight facts
Epic Flash re release
Init
Typical GS videography 👍👍👍
100% getting the subliminal messaging with the Seed balls etc😉
I'm not a lover of those empty weight ports in the rear skirt, I'd be having to put some stainless button head screws in those unused holes to clean the looks and protect the threads from dirt ingress.
Quality as always Ash 👍
Thank you mate
Looks like it’s out of a Costco package set and sounds like a Ping G425.
Not sure what’s worse the looks of the driver or its name… agree the paradigm and smoke drivers are much more aesthetically pleasing
Yeah not even close
Okay ... what was the yardage difference from the indoor to the actual on course difference. In the belief that these figures should then form a TRUE yardage average for the testing .
I didn’t have the yardages to hand on the golf course brother so I don’t know. Didn’t take my trackman out with me on course
Interesting title
Correct though?
When’s the new ping cheat stick out?
14th….
Honestly feel like the new driver looks like it comes from a package set 😮
Yeah it has those vibes 100%
Looks are alway personal. There’s criticism of every driver released on the market even ones that don’t change looks much like Titleist and Ping still have people moaning about them
Also true bro
What bag is that?
Titleist Links Legend
Goin from ai smoke to that is like cheryl cole to michelle mcmanus
😂😂😂😂
Good review Ash, i am lucky enough to have tested all 3, (my pals a fitter), i was underwhelmed, currently game the AiSmoke triple diamond, which was longer and had better dispersion, add to it that it so much better looking. I agree, these Elytes are not elite, they are ugly, gaudy and have no bag appeal. The AiSmoke range are now on offer new at £330, including triple diamond, thats over £200 cheaper, used will be less, so where would your money go?
AI SMOKE 8 days a week boss
@@thegolfsupplyone last thing Ash, woven carbon is more expensive to make than cast carbon, so rather than being aircraft technology, its about profits, you can mass produce cast carbon far cheaper, problem is its weaker than woven carbon. These drivers will bomb, not in distance but sales!!!! Look forward to the other manufacturer reviews, but i wont be changing my AiSmoke triple diamond this year.
@ nah keep as is boss
All these companies are coming out with some really nice looking stuff even Callaways previous stuff. Idk why they went in the direction that they did with the elytes. It does look a bit like a box set
Yeah man they done a full 360 😭
Agree. It’s looks absurd
Ash love the review, can't wait to see you review the rest that come out in the next couple of months and agree.....the looks of the Elyte is just awful! Going from the Ai smoke to that is a proper backwards step for Callaway....
Yeah man such a shame
@thegolfsupply clearly a decent club, but I think the poor looks may hinder these flying off the shelves!
Package set looking driver
😂😂😂😂
Can’t take anyone talking about the looks who raved about the new look of the Titleist range seriously 😂
Not even close. Titleist just classy, these look like a Costco set
@ they try to change appearance which is going to divide opinions. If you like the boring minimalist changes Titleist make between models of course you’re going to moan about this 😂
@ you’ve just validated my point for me 😂. Everyone was in agreement that the AI Smoke looked so good… so why change the appearance to then divide opinion. Make it make sense ya dafty
@ you must be high if you thought people
All
Agreed on the AI Smoke
Looking good. You must be new to this 🥴
I could link you to every review and prove you’re talking shite as there’ll be loads talking about how bad the looks were and the fact they ‘look used’ etc 🤡
@ you should probably get a review up on your channel I reckon? Oh wait…
The looks are so bad, and I hate how the empty weight ports have just an open screw hole! The sliding weight was so much better.
Agree
Looks very cheap and it's from one of those full sets that callaway and TM sometimes sell in Costco
The market is saturated…looks like my G410 will get another year in the bag
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Stunning how bad it looks
Gotta agree
They haven't figured out with their new tech to make them cheaper 🤣🤣
Haha the opposite actually lol
i've watched 5 or 6 different reviews on them...nothing negative till you...
Usually how reviews work pal 😂. I think one thing which is what I then say, someone else thinks something else hahaha
@@thegolfsupply I get that. When RS or James R like it then you don't it's just weird. The fact that you don't believe in AI face tech is a little crazy to me too... what ever, to each there own.
@ why is that weird 😂. We aren’t the same people haha 🧡
ok
Ok
lol must be a joke... from Paradym?
😂😂😂
Look bad and even the name isn’t doing it, I’ve currently got an ai smoke in the bag and really not fussed with it tbh so won’t even try these. Going back to ping i think
PINGSMEN
Looks like cheap junk you would find in a department store. Hate the sound. Actually if you go back to the 2021 epic max, LS, and speed model drivers you will see that at the same clubhead speed as this new model the results are every bit is good maybe even better. I own alot of Callaway drivers Epic Max, Speed, Rogue ST Max, Paradym, Ai Smoke and the TD Max and I will say there’s very subtle differences between them all. They are all good in their own way. I simply wanted to test them all on the home course, knowing where my best shots end up, and seriously the 2021 Epic Max With a lower spinning shaft out of the LS model gives the best distance and trajectory of all of them. They all are very good and playable, but the claimed distances and all that hype is just bogus. I wouldn’t give $10 for this model Elyte. Ugly and cheap
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When you strike it pure 🤌🏻 could watch that all day. Good review fella!
Much appreciated!
What are they priced at? I think the new TM Qi35 has kicked Callaway's butt's looks wise in 2025.
The drivers are £569 for the standard and X. £599 for the triple diamond
@@thegolfsupplyjokers. Taking the absolute p*ss nowadays are the club makers.