Callaway Ai SMOKE Drivers Review

Callaway has built on the significant success of last year's Paradym family by now offering the Paradym Ai SMOKE driver that represents a major leap forward in the manufacturer's journey with artificial intelligence. 

These new drivers showcase the most sophisticated face in the brand's history, the Ai Smart Face, which has been engineered by the use of real player data and advanced machine learning. This input has combined to deliver a series of sweet spots all over the face, meaning that hits not in the centre will enjoy a greater result than ever before.

Naturally, this family is broken down into distinct models to ensure that every golfer can get their hands on the driver that will most benefit their game.

Golfshake Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall had the opportunity to test them for himself, which you can see below or watch directly on YouTube. 

Within that video, Ryan describes the technology behind the new Ai SMOKE drivers, demonstrates their performance in test conditions, and shares insight from a recent visit to Texas where he met Callaway's Dave Neville, who explained just how insightful it was to use thousands of real golfers to provide the Swing Code that educated the creation of these clubs.

Each of the drivers possess the new Ai Smart Face and a stronger Carbon Chassis, but there are subtle ways in which they differ, meaning that an expert fitter could comfortably introduce you to the ideal model for your game.

Paradym Ai Smoke Max Driver

The Ai Smoke MAX driver features a forgiving shape and adjustable perimeter weighting to deliver up to 19 yards of shot shape correction. The Ai Smart Face promotes optimal launch conditions and tight downrange dispersion, while weight redistribution means that the Carbon Chassis is now 15% lighter.

Paradym Ai Smoke Max D Driver

The Max D Driver is built with high MOI, and a generously stretched profile at address, suited best for players looking to hit a draw. A rear weight will help stabilise the head and increase launch.

Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Fast Driver

The Ai Smoke MAX Fast driver is designed for players looking for lightweight easy-to-swing performance. The MAX Fast Driver is built with high MOI, and a generously stretched profile at address, suited best for players looking for easy launch. From a fixed hosel and rear weight, Max Fast will be a go to driver for lightweight easy-to-swing performance.

Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Driver

Shaped with a neutral-to-fade biased face progression and a compact overall head size, the Triple Diamond model will suit better players looking for workability off the tee. Shaped with a neutral-to-fade biased face progression and a compact overall head size, Triple Diamond model will suit better players looking for workability off the tee. For players looking to increase ball speed and lower spin, a 14g weight can easily be repositioned from the rear to the front.

Paradym Ai Smoke Driver Pricing: £569, €679, $599.99

Product at Retail: 26th January 2024

Callaway Ai SMOKE Drivers Video Review