Callaway’s New Quantum Golf Clubs Take a Leap Forward

SI Golf got a first look at Callaway’s 2026 Quantum golf clubs lineup, and one new feature grabs our attention.

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Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority, which reviews the world's best golf products and gear.

Most product launches are incremental. A slightly faster face here, a slightly lower center of gravity there. You’re always left guessing which clubs might work together, which technologies actually matter and which models are right for your swing.

It’s like trying to assemble a puzzle from a dozen different boxes. You might find pieces that fit, but the final picture never quite comes together.

Callaway has changed all of that with the release of its Quantum series. 

The new Callaway Quantum lineup breaks new ground as the initial complete set from a major brand that's built entirely on multi-material construction and AI design. They've created 15 different models, so you can pick exactly what fits your swing. So if you're someone who takes their game seriously, has been holding out for real tech innovation, and loves the idea of a matching set that actually works together, this may be your moment.

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1. Callaway Quantum drivers
2. Callaway Quantum fairway woods and hybrids 
3. Callaway Quantum irons 
4. Making the right choice
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Callaway Quantum drivers

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Callaway's Quantum Drivers use their innovative Tri-Force Face technology, designed to help you bomb it off the tee. This isn't just another marketing gimmick—they've actually layered three different materials together in a way that's never been done in a driver. Here's what makes the Tri-Force Face so special:

Titanium forms the base layer. It's incredibly thin yet strong, providing explosive ball speed.

Military-grade Poly Mesh acts as the binding agent. Tough polymer holds everything together while maintaining flexibility.

Carbon Fiber provides the structural backbone. It lets the face flex more at impact and snap back faster for extra yards.

What's really cool is how Callaway's using their latest AI technology to fine-tune every square millimeter of the face. They've analyzed thousands of real golfers' impact patterns to dial in the perfect combination of ball speed, launch angle and spin rates—no matter where a player hits it on the face.

There are five models to choose from. The Max series (including Max Fast and Max D) is built for forgiveness and distance, while the Triple Diamond and Triple Diamond Max are geared for better players and tour pros who seek workability. There's one out there that should work for you.

Callaway Quantum fairway woods and hybrids 

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Callaway has completely re-envisioned how fairway woods and hybrids should perform with its Quantum lineup. Here's what makes them different:

Speed Wave 2.0 technology. They’ve moved weight low and forward to generate faster ball speeds and more consistent launch, especially on off-center hits.

Better energy transfer on mishits. The face flexes more on those low strikes we all make, turning would-be duds into playable shots.

Advanced Step Sole Design. Less sole dragging through the turf means cleaner contact and better strikes from any lie .

Ai-Optimized Face. Next-generation face technology delivers reliable performance across the entire hitting area.

The fairway woods come in four models to match your game: Max for all-around performance, Max D if you're fighting a slice, Triple Diamond for lower spin, and Max Fast for lightweight speed. For hybrids, you'll find the standard Max, the Max OS with extra forgiveness, and the lightweight Max Fast option.

Callaway Quantum irons 

Callaway Quantum Irons | Paul Liberatore

The Callaway's Quantum Irons pack serious technology that'll help you hit the ball faster, higher and more consistently, even when you don't catch it perfectly. At the heart of these clubs, you'll find the Modern 360 Undercut cavity that creates explosive ball speeds while maintaining a sleek game-improvement look. Here's what makes these irons unique:

The two-piece construction. This places weight exactly where it needs to be around the edges, giving you more forgiveness on off-center hits

A fully exposed undercut design. This allows the face to flex more at impact, turning decent swings into surprisingly good shots.

A Progressive Tri-Sole Design. The shapes change throughout the set—narrower in long irons for better turf interaction, and wider in short irons for stability.

Smart sole geometry. Maintain speed even when you hit it a little heavy (we've all been there).

Three distinct models. Max for most players, Max OS for maximum forgiveness and Max Fast for lighter clubs with more speed

With a re-engineered sole glides through the turf smoothly, whether you're hitting a 4-iron off a tight fairway or digging a wedge out of thicker rough. You'll notice cleaner contact throughout your entire set, and that translates into more consistent distances and better scoring opportunities.

Making the right choice

Quantum drivers, fairways and hybrids will be available at U.S. retail starting Feb. 13, and the irons will arrive Feb. 27. 

Drivers start at $649.99, fairways run $399.99 and hybrids are $349.99. Irons start at $ 1,149.99 for a 7-piece set.

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