Callaway Mavrik vs Callaway Mavrik Max
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Mavrik loft | Mavrik Max loft | Mavrik lie | Mavrik Max lie | Mavrik length | Mavrik Max length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39 |
| 5 | 21 | 23 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 38.25 | 38.375 |
| 6 | 24 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 27 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.125 |
| 8 | 31.5 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 36 | 38 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 41 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 46 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| SW | 56 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Mavrik
- Mavrik Max
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Mavrik is 27° and the Mavrik Max is 30°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Mavrik should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Mavrik Max. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Mavrik Max averages 1.7° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (27° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 41° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Mavrik Max 7-iron is 0.12 inches longer (37" vs 37.125").
The sets are built differently: the Mavrik runs 4-iron to SW (10 clubs), the Mavrik Max 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The Mavrik is a game improvement iron and the Mavrik Max a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Mavrik Max is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Mavrik trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Both heads are listed as investment cast, multi-material. The Mavrik adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2020, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Callaway designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Mavrik Max is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the Mavrik. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Callaway Mavrik specs and Callaway Mavrik Max specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Mavrik stronger lofted than the Mavrik Max?
Yes. The Callaway Mavrik 7-iron is 27° against 30° for the Mavrik Max, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Mavrik and Mavrik Max?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (27° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 7-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Mavrik or the Mavrik Max?
The Mavrik Max. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Callaway Mavrik is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Mavrik and Mavrik Max have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Mavrik is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the Mavrik Max 62.5° and 37.125 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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