Callaway Rogue ST Max OS vs Callaway Paradym X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rogue ST Max OS loft | Paradym X loft | Rogue ST Max OS lie | Paradym X lie | Rogue ST Max OS length | Paradym X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 | 18.5 | 60.5 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 22.5 | 21.5 | 61.25 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 27.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 32.5 | 31.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 36.5 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 41 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 51 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Rogue ST Max OS
- Paradym X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rogue ST Max OS is 28.5° and the Paradym X is 27.5°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Paradym X should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Rogue ST Max OS. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Paradym X averages 0.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (20° vs 18.5°).
The Rogue ST Max OS is a super game improvement iron and the Paradym X a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Rogue ST Max OS is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Paradym X 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.
The Rogue ST Max OS is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the Paradym X as investment cast, hollow body. The Paradym X's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the Rogue ST Max OS, at some cost in feel. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Paradym X arrived 1 year after the Rogue ST Max OS, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 28.5° to 27.5°.
Which should you choose?
The Paradym X is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Rogue ST Max OS on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Callaway Rogue ST Max OS specs and Callaway Paradym X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS stronger lofted than the Paradym X?
No. The Paradym X is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27.5° against 28.5° for the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS and Paradym X?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28.5° vs 27.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 4-iron, and 6 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS or the Paradym X?
The Callaway Rogue ST Max OS. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Paradym X is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Rogue ST Max OS and Paradym X have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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