“It’s really all about that consistent distance, especially off the tee, when we consider players looking at a challenging tee shot,” said Callaway Product Manager Paul Winterhalter.”This is something that they are really going to need to get into play.”

Let’s also not forget, this isn’t Callaway’s first go around at bridging the gap between driver and 3-wood. In 2013, Phil Mickelson famously brought his X Hot “Phrankenwood” to Augusta National and played quite well with it.

Specs
A standard Paradym Ai Smoke driver model measures 45.75” and has a 9—or 10.5-degree head (adjustable).

The Paradym Ai Smoke 340 Ti Mini Driver measures 43.75” with 11.5 and 13.5-degree heads. It will come with a 4g weight at the front and a 12g weight in the back of the driver. If you prefer less spin and a more piercing ball flight, you can swap those weights to accomplish your ideal launch.

“At the amateur level, you’re going to find that the club is easier to swing and easier to hit straighter because of that shorter shaft being able to square it up and control it a little bit more,” said Nick Yontz, Advanced R&D Manager.

“And then, at the same time, you might be a player who struggles to hit their 3-wood with such a small head size, whereas the larger 340cc volume on this head does create more forgiveness compared to your current 3-wood off the tee.”

Shaft
The stock shafts available in the Paradym Ai Smoke 340 Ti are the Project X Denali 50 reg, 60 stiff, and 60 x-stiff, in addition to the Project X Cypher Women’s 40g.

Pricing and Availability
This new mini driver is ready for pre-order today over at callawaygolf.com. You’ll also find it in your local golf retailers beginning on June 27th for a price of $449.99.