Callaway is best known for its Big Bertha series, the new versions of which are not catching up to the loyal following that the original GBBs (Great Big Berthas) made. In fact, some golf observers are recommending that Callaway just relaunch the original Big Berthas if the company wants to create another big splash in the industry.
What kind of Callaway golf clubs are the original Big Berthas anyway? Your father will probably have a long and spirited discussion with you on this. So let’s get going. The original GBBs were not exactly jaw-dropping beauties. And they’re not exactly forgiving drivers either.
The attractiveness of the original GBB is almost subtle, beyond words to describe. It’s like falling in love slowly. Somehow, say the golfers, who have tried them and are still smitten after all these years, there’s quite nothing like the GBB’s ability to inspire confidence including a smooth tempo in one’s play.
In fact, there are many golfers who will probably die rather than part from their classic GBBs. The newer versions are good enough, chorus the golf gear reviewers, but it’s hard to repeat a kind of mythical reception for the original. The deep-faced GBB II are noticeably more dynamic drivers, but still most golfers are saying there’s nothing really exceptional about them.
Truly, Callaway golf’s classic GBB is a tough act to follow. In some reliable tests, GBB’s sister sometimes wins over other well known brands such as the TaylorMade R-580 or the Snake Eyes Fire Forged 360—but sometimes it loses, which is a way of saying results are not conclusive.