Callaway Rogue ST Max vs Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rogue ST Max loft | Rogue ST Max OS Lite loft | Rogue ST Max lie | Rogue ST Max OS Lite lie | Rogue ST Max length | Rogue ST Max OS Lite length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18.5 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 25 | 61.25 | 61.25 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 24.5 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 27.5 | 31.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 32 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 36.5 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 41 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 46 | 47 | 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
- Rogue ST Max OS Lite
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rogue ST Max is 27.5° and the Rogue ST Max OS Lite is 31.5°, a 4° 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 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Rogue ST Max OS Lite. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Rogue ST Max OS Lite averages 2.3° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (27.5° vs 31.5°). 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.
The Rogue ST Max is a game improvement iron and the Rogue ST Max OS Lite a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Rogue ST Max OS Lite is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Rogue ST Max 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. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2022, 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 Rogue ST Max OS Lite is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° 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 Rogue ST Max OS Lite specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Rogue ST Max stronger lofted than the Rogue ST Max OS Lite?
Yes. The Callaway Rogue ST Max 7-iron is 27.5° against 31.5° for the Rogue ST Max OS Lite, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Rogue ST Max and Rogue ST Max OS Lite?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (27.5° vs 31.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Rogue ST Max or the Rogue ST Max OS Lite?
The Rogue ST Max OS Lite. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Callaway Rogue ST Max is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Rogue ST Max and Rogue ST Max OS Lite have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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