Callaway aimed the Elyte Mini at golfers who already hit 3 wood off the tee and want something longer that still feels controllable. At 340cc it keeps most of the full Elyte build, and the ball flight looks a lot like a normal driver's.
What's new
Callaway shrank its Elyte driver to 340cc without stripping much out. A titanium face and chassis carry a thermoforged carbon crown and carbon fiber sole plates, and the Ai 10X face uses an AI-designed thickness map.
A 13g skirt weight moves between Fade, Neutral, and Draw positions, the same setup as the standard Elyte driver. Lofts come in 11.5 and 13.5 degrees on an adjustable hosel, with a Project X Denali Charcoal shaft at 43.75 inches in 60g stiff or 50g regular. Pricing sits a notch below flagship drivers.
How it plays
Distance scores 8.5, and testing explains why: the Mini keeps carrying even when a shot spins more than it should, and the flight resembles a normal driver's. Launch is mid-high, so getting the ball airborne off a tee takes no effort.
Forgiveness earns 8.7, its best on-course mark. Toe misses held up well for a head this size, and testers found it easier to launch and more forgiving than other minis. Accuracy at 8.2 suits a club most people will buy for control.
Where it lacks
This is not a low-spin club. Anyone hoping for a mini driver that bores through wind on a low, penetrating flight will find the mid-high launch working against them.
Workability scores 7.7, the lowest of its six marks, and better players may want more from the adjustability than Callaway gives them. The shorter shaft also needs a few range sessions before a full swing feels natural.
“If you tee off with a 3 wood, hit this first. It carries a lot more like a driver.”- The Club Stand gear team
Reasons to buy
- Carries close to a full driver, even on shots that come off the face with extra spin
- Easier to launch and more forgiving than other mini drivers, and toe misses hold up well
- Three-position skirt weight and an adjustable hosel for less than flagship driver money
Reasons to think twice
- Mid-high launch makes it a poor pick for anyone after a low, penetrating flight
- Better players may find the adjustment options underwhelming
- At 43.75 inches, the shorter shaft takes some practice to trust on a full swing
Specs
| Head | 340cc titanium face and chassis, thermoforged carbon crown, carbon fiber sole plates |
|---|---|
| Face | Ai 10X (AI-designed variable thickness) |
| Weighting | 13g three-position skirt weight: Fade, Neutral, Draw |
| Hosel | Adjustable loft |
| Lofts | 11.5, 13.5 degrees |
| Lie | 57 degrees |
| Length | 43.75 inches |
| Stock shaft | True Temper Project X Denali Charcoal (60g 6.0-S / 50g 5.5-R) |
| Grip | Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 |
| Hand | Right, Left |
| Best for | Players who use a 3 wood off the tee and want a more controllable, longer club |
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