Callaway’s Quantum drivers are built around an all-new Tri-Force face and a wider model lineup for 2026 – signalling a more aggressive, performance-led direction for the brand. Here’s what’s changed, who each model is for, and why this launch matters…
Callaway have revealed their Quantum driver family for 2026, and this launch feels different to what we’ve seen from the brand in recent years. Not just because of the new Tri-Force face technology, but because the entire range is more clearly targeted, more aggressive in its design, and – frankly – more interesting.
The Callaway Quantum drivers take over from the Elyte range. The Elyte driver stacked up very well in our best drivers test and garnered positive feedback from tour pros like Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, and Jon Rahm was positive – but never quite generated the buzz you expect from a flagship Callaway driver release.
It fitted well, tested well, and sold steadily. It just didn’t feel like a driver that got golfers talking. Compared to the noise around TaylorMade launches in particular, Callaway’s recent drivers have felt more evolutionary than exciting.
Quantum feels like a deliberate change in direction.
There’s more variety in head shapes, more visible tech, adjustable perimeter weighting on the key models, and a headline face technology that Callaway are clearly building the whole story around. It feels like a range designed not just to test well, but to stand out.
Here’s what’s new, how the five-driver lineup is split, and why this release could matter more than most for Callaway…
A quick look at the five Callaway Quantum driver models
For 2026, Callaway are offering five distinct Quantum drivers at retail, each aimed at a clearly defined type of golfer:
Quantum Max – the standard high-MOI model built for distance and forgiveness
Quantum Max D – draw-biased to help reduce a slice
Quantum Max Fast – lightweight, higher launch, designed for slower swing speeds (US only)
Quantum Triple Diamond – compact, low-spin tour head (450cc)
Quantum Triple Diamond Max – tour shaping with added forgiveness (460cc)
This is already a shift from last year, where Elyte effectively had one main “core” head and fewer clearly separated player profiles. The introduction of the Triple Diamond Max in particular gives better players a more forgiving option without forcing them into the full-size Max shape.
There’s also a visual split across the range. The Triple Diamond models have a darker, more traditional look, while the Max family uses a lighter grey colour scheme. It sounds minor, but shelf appeal matters, and these drivers are much easier to tell apart at a glance.
There’s more variety in head shapes, more visible tech, adjustable perimeter weighting on the key models, and a headline face technology that Callaway are clearly building the whole story around. It feels like a range designed not just to test well, but to stand out.
Player-focused shaping across the range
Each Quantum driver head has been designed with a specific player profile in mind.
The Quantum Max and Max D are the core retail models, built for high ball speed, strong forgiveness, and stability. The Max D shifts the center of gravity to encourage a right-to-left ball flight, while the standard Max aims to stay neutral.
The Max Fast is built with lighter components, higher launch, and easier speed generation for players who don’t want to fight heavier shafts and heads.
Meanwhile, the Triple Diamond heads are clearly built for stronger players who want lower spin and more control, with the Max version offering a safety net for those who still want some forgiveness without moving into a game-improvement shape.
It’s a much cleaner split than we’ve seen from Callaway in recent years.
A new tour model: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond vs Triple Diamond Max
The Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond remains the true tour head at 450cc, built for lower spin and workability. This is the model we expect players like Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele to continue using.
The Quantum Triple Diamond Max, however, is a new option for 2026. It keeps the same general shaping as the Triple Diamond but increases head size to 460cc for extra forgiveness. Sam Burns and Tom McKibbin have already been spotted using this model, and I wouldn’t be surprised if more tour pros plump for it.
Both Triple Diamond heads use Callaway’s lightest and strongest chassis to date, built from a full 360-degree carbon construction to save weight and keep spin down.
Tri-Force face: what it proves and why it matters
The flagship innovation across the Quantum drivers is the new Tri-Force face, which Callaway internally refer to as ‘Project KONA’.
Simply put, this is a three-layer face construction made from:
Titanium (74%)
Poly mesh adhesive layer (12%)
Carbon fibre (14%)
Callaway say the final design came from over 59,000 face designs and more than 2.2 million impact simulations.
What makes this different from a normal titanium face is how the materials manage forces during impact. The front of the face experiences compression, while the back of the face stretches under tension. Titanium handles compression well, but carbon fibre is exceptional under tension.
By combining both materials, with a polymer layer bonding them together, Callaway can allow the face to flex more aggressively without needing to make the titanium dangerously thin.
The result? Callaway claim the Tri-Force face is 17% more responsive, producing higher ball speeds and more consistent spin across the face.
The poly mesh layer also helps dampen vibration, improving sound and feel while helping energy transfer into the ball rather than being lost through the head.
In short, it’s not just about raw speed – it’s about maintaining speed and spin on off-center strikes, which is what actually matters to most golfers.
AI face design still plays a big role
Although Tri-Force is the headline tech, Callaway are still heavily relying on their AI-optimised face mapping.
The AI modelling now takes into account how all three face materials behave together, adjusting thickness and stiffness across different strike locations to balance launch, spin, and ball speed based on real impact patterns rather than perfect center hits.
Callaway believe this gives them an edge when it comes to controlling spin without sacrificing speed – something that becomes even more important as faces get faster and launch conditions become more extreme.
Adjustable perimeter weighting returns
Alongside Callaway’s Opti-Fit hosel, Quantum introduces Adjustable Perimeter Weighting (APW) on the Quantum Max and both Triple Diamond models.
Quantum Max: neutral and draw settings with a 10g movable weight
Triple Diamond & Triple Diamond Max: neutral and fade settings with a 10g movable weight
Max D and Max Fast: internal, non-adjustable weighting
This makes sense. Better players tend to fight the left miss, so fade bias is more useful on the tour heads, while everyday golfers are more likely to benefit from neutral or draw-biased options.
It also gives fitters more tools to fine-tune ball flight without relying purely on hosel adjustments.
A Quantum Mini Driver is coming
Callaway have also confirmed that a Quantum Mini Driver will arrive later in the year, using the same overall tech platform as the main drivers.
It’s still unclear whether the Mini Driver will use the Tri-Force face, as the Quantum fairway woods don’t feature that technology, but I’d be surprised if Callaway didn’t find a way to bring at least some of the face construction ideas into the smaller head.
Given how popular mini drivers have become, this feels like a smart and fairly inevitable addition to the lineup.
Why this launch matters for Callaway
For me, Quantum isn’t just about faster ball speeds or another new face material. It feels like Callaway trying to re-establish a stronger identity in the driver market.
There’s more visible tech, more clearly defined player categories, stronger visual differentiation between models, and a lineup that finally feels as though it’s been built around how golfers actually shop and get fitted.
After several years of very competent but fairly quiet releases, Quantum looks like a range that Callaway actually want people to get excited about – and based on what I’ve seen so far, it’s a step in the right direction.
Now the big question is whether it delivers on course as well as it does on paper – which is covered in our Callaway Quantum driver reviews:
Callaway Quantum drivers: The five models and their specs
Here’s a breakdown of each driver in the range and how much they will cost…
Callaway Quantum Max
Price $649.99 / £599
Launched January 16, 2025 | Pre-sale January 16, 2025 (US), January 16, 2025 (UK) | On sale February 13 (US), February 13, 2025 (UK)
Lofts 9º, 10.5º, 12º
Stock shafts
True Temper Denali Frost Silver 50g (R,S) 60g (S,X)
Mitsubishi Chemical Vanquish 40g (R2)
Stock grips
Golf pride Tour Velvet 360
Product specs
CLUB 9˚ 10.5˚ 12˚ LIE 57˚ 57˚ 57˚ CC 460cc 460cc 460cc LENGTH 45.75” 45.75” 45.75” AVAILABILITY RH/LH RH/LH RH/CustomCallaway Quantum Max D
Price $649.99 / £599
Launched January 16, 2025 | Pre-sale January 16, 2025 (US), January 16, 2025 (UK) | On sale February 13 (US), February 13, 2025 (UK)
Lofts 9º, 10.5º, 12º
Stock shafts
True Temper Denali Frost Silver 50g (R,S) 60g (S)
Mitsubishi Chemical Vanquish 40g (R2,R)
Mitsubishi Chemical Eldio 40g (Women’s)
Stock grips
Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
Womens Lamkin ST Soft
Product specs
CLUB 9˚ 10.5˚ 12˚ LIE 59˚ 59˚ 59˚ CC 460cc 460cc 460cc LENGTH 45.5” 45.5” 45.5” WOMEN’S LENGTH 44.5″ 44.5” 44.5” AVAILABILITY RH/LH RH/LH RH Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max
Price $699.99 / £649
Launched January 16, 2025 | Pre-sale January 16, 2025 (US), January 16, 2025 (UK) | On sale February 13 (US), February 13, 2025 (UK)
Lofts 9º, 10.5º
Stock shafts
Fujikura Ventus Black/Charcoal 60g (S,X)
True Temper Denali Frost Silver 50g (S)
Stock grips
Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
Product Specs
CLUB 9˚ 10.5˚ LIE 57˚ 57˚ CC 460cc 460cc LENGTH 45.5” 45.5” AVAILABILITY RH/LH RH/LH Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond 
Price $699.99 / £649
Launched January 16, 2025 | Pre-sale January 16, 2025 (US), January 16, 2025 (UK) | On sale February 13 (US), February 13, 2025 (UK)
Lofts 8º, 9º, 10.5º
Stock shafts
Fujikura Ventus Black 60g (S,X), 70g (S,X)
True Temper Denali Frost Silver 50g (S)
Stock Grips
Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
CLUB 8˚ 9˚ 10.5˚LIE 57˚ 57˚ 57˚CC 450cc 450cc 450ccLENGTH 45.75” 45.75” 45.75″AVAILABILITY RHRH/LH RH/LHCallaway Quantum Max Fast
Price $699.99 / £649
Launched January 16, 2025 | Pre-sale Jan 16, 2025 (US), Jan 16, 2025 (UK) | On sale Feb 13 (US), Feb 13, 2025 (UK)
Lofts 9º, 10.5º
Stock Shafts
Mitsubishi Chemical Vanquish 40g (R2)
Mitsubishi Chemical Eldio 40g (Women’s)
Stock Grips
Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
