Callaway Rogue ST Max vs Callaway Paradym
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rogue ST Max loft | Paradym loft | Rogue ST Max lie | Paradym lie | Rogue ST Max length | Paradym length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18.5 | 20 | 60.5 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 23 | 61.25 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 24.5 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 27.5 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 32 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 36.5 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 41 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 46 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 51 | 52 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 56 | — | 64 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Rogue ST Max
- Paradym
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rogue ST Max is 27.5° and the Paradym is 29°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Rogue ST Max should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Paradym. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Paradym averages 1.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (18.5° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 41° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Rogue ST Max runs 4-iron to SW (10 clubs), the Paradym 4-iron to GW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Rogue ST Max is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the Paradym as investment cast, hollow body. The Paradym'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, 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 arrived 1 year after the Rogue ST Max, 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 27.5° to 29°.
Which should you choose?
The Paradym is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1.5° weaker than the Rogue ST Max. 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 Rogue ST Max specs and Callaway Paradym specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Rogue ST Max stronger lofted than the Paradym?
Yes. The Callaway Rogue ST Max 7-iron is 27.5° against 29° for the Paradym, 1.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Rogue ST Max and Paradym?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (27.5° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 4-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Rogue ST Max and Paradym aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway Rogue ST Max and Paradym have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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