Callaway Quantum drivers aim to improve speed and spin consistency

Gear: Callaway Quantum drivers

Price: $649.99 (Quantum Max, Quantum Max D), $699.99 (Quantum Triple Diamond, Quantum Triple Diamond Max)

Specs: Three-layer face construction with bonded titanium, carbon fiber and polymesh, titanium chassis and carbon fiber crowns (Quantum Max, Quantum Max D, Quantum Max Fast), 360-degree carbon chassis (Quantum Triple Diamond, Quantum Triple Diamond Max), adjustable weights and adjustable hosel.

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Available: Jan. 16 (pre-sale), Feb. 13 (in-stores)

Who it’s for: Golfers seeking more ball speed and distance off the tee, with tighter spin consistency and head options that cater to forgiveness, shaping, or low-spin performance.

What you should know: Callaway is introducing a new face construction called Tri-Force that bonds titanium, carbon fiber, and a military-grade Polymesh. The goal is to enhance ball speed, maintain more consistent spin and tighten dispersion without sacrificing durability.

The Deep Dive: There’s always been a battle in driver design between chasing more speed and staying within the guardrails of durability and conformity. Titanium has long been the go-to material for driver faces because of how well it performs at impact, but pushing it thinner for more speed traditionally comes with trade-offs: the potential for metal fatigue for fast-swinging players and a lack of spin consistency.

With the new Quantum driver family, Callaway is trying a different approach. The Tri-Force Face combines a thin titanium hitting surface with a carbon fiber layer on the inner-facing side and a flexible Polymesh bonding layer between the two. Each material plays a role. The titanium provides the familiar feel and compression performance, the spinginess that helps golfers turn their clubhead speed into ball speed. The carbon fiber reduces weight while adding tensile strength and acting like a springboard to return energy back to the ball. The Polymesh, which was originally developed for ballistic protection in things like bulletproof vests, holds everything together without stopping the face from flexing. It’s a multi-material setup designed to improve energy transfer while keeping the driver’s performance conforming with the USGA’s Rules of Golf.

Callaway says this design creates a more responsive face and leads to a tighter spin window. In practical terms, that means low-face misses that typically generate excess spin shouldn’t come fly as low and with as much distance-reducing spin, while high-toe strikes that often the knuckle uncontrollably due to excessively-low spin should have slightly more spin. The aim is to keep drives in a more playable launch and spin range far more often so fitters can use slightly lower-spin heads without fearing the occasional drop-out.

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Five Quantum driver models will be available at launch, each aimed at a distinct player type.:

• Quantum Max is the core model for most golfers, offering a neutral or draw-biased setting through switchable rear weights. The titanium chassis and carbon fiber crown combine to keep weight low and deep, promoting stability and higher launch with mid-spin performance that fits a wide range of players.

• Quantum Max D is built for golfers who need help launching the ball higher with added draw bias. Internal heel weighting makes it easier to square the face at impact, while the slightly closed appearance at address provides confidence for players who fight a slice or fade.

• Quantum Triple Diamond adds the full 360-degree carbon chassis and adjustable rear weighting for either neutral or fade settings. It’s the lowest-spinning head in the lineup and is designed for faster swingers who want a compact, tour-style shape with forward weighting and penetrating launch characteristics.

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• Quantum Triple Diamond Max blends a Tour-style look with more forgiveness and mid-low spin. The slightly larger footprint and higher MOI make it a better fit for players who like the look of a players’ head but want more stability and distance protection on mishits.

• Quantum Max Fast is lighter and tailored to golfers who benefit from help generating speed. A lighter overall build, higher loft options and draw bias make it ideal for moderate-swing players seeking easy launch and more carry distance without extra effort.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Callaway Quantum drivers introduce new face construction for 2026