Callaway Big Bertha
Callaway Big Bertha (2019) is a super game-improvement iron set. It has strong offset, a thick topline and a wide sole. It is multi-material. It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 90 mph and handicaps of 18 to 36. It listed at $700 when it launched in 2019. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Callaway Big Bertha specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Callaway |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $700 |
| Type | Super game improvement |
| Construction | Multi material |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Set make-up | 5-PW, AW, SW |
| 7-iron loft | 25° |
| Offset | Strong |
| Topline | Thick |
| Sole width | Wide |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Low |
| Swing speed range | 55 to 90 mph |
| Handicap range | 18 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 2 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 5 out of 10 |
| Key technology | 360 Face Cup, Suspended Energy Core, wide sole |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Model confirmed on eu.callawaygolf.com, todays-golfer.com
Where the fit profile comes from
5 of 9 fit values come from Callaway or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | super-game-improvement | Callaway says “Big Bertha has redefined ball speed and performance in the super game-improvement category” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | low | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 10 | Rule R-IRN-FORG |
| Workability | 2 | Rule R-IRN-WORK |
| Handicap window | 18-36 | Rule R-IRN-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 55-90 mph | Our rating |
Who the Callaway Big Bertha suits
- Golfers who want the most help the category offers, including more launch and a wide sole.
- Its workability rating is 2 out of 10, so it is not the club for shaping shots on purpose.
- Above 90 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Callaway Big Bertha
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- TaylorMade Qi Max HLTaylorMade2026 · $1,000 · 55 to 90 mph
- Cleveland HALO XL Full-FaceCleveland2024 · $600 · 55 to 90 mphdiscontinued
- PXG WildcatPXG2025 · $750 · 50 to 85 mph
- Callaway XR OSCallaway2016 · $800 · 55 to 90 mphdiscontinued
Other Big Bertha models
- Callaway Big BerthaCallaway2023 · $800 · 55 to 95 mphdiscontinued
Callaway Big Bertha: common questions
Who is the Callaway Big Bertha for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 90 mph and handicaps of 18 to 36. Golfers who want the most help the category offers, including more launch and a wide sole.
How much does the Callaway Big Bertha cost?
It listed at about $700 at launch in 2019. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Callaway Big Bertha forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 10 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Callaway Big Bertha?
Similar irons in our catalog include the TaylorMade Qi Max HL (2026), the Cleveland HALO XL Full-Face (2024), the PXG Wildcat (2025) and the Callaway XR OS (2016).
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