A head-to-head look at two of the top fairways & hybrids in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
2016 Fairways & Hybrids
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The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid and the Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid are dead even on overall Every18 score (94 each), so the decision comes down to how they differ underneath. The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid is both the cheaper buy (about $65 used vs $115) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid if you fit its profile (easy speed); choose the Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid if you lean toward ai face speed.
| Metric | Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid | Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 94 | 94 |
| Forgiveness | 83 | 94 ✓ |
| Speed | 84 | 92 ✓ |
| Feel | 79 | 80 ✓ |
| Value rating | 84 ✓ | 80 |
| Est. used price | $65 ✓ | $115 |
| Value index | 607 ✓ | 343 |
| Launch | Mid | Mid to high |
| Spin | Mid | Mid |
| Fit profile | Easy speed | AI face speed |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
The two are level on overall Every18 score (94 out of 100), so neither is clearly "better." The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid suits easy speed, while the Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid suits ai face speed.
The Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $65 for the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid and $115 for the Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid, so the Callaway XR 16 Fairway / Hybrid is also the cheaper buy.
The Callaway MAVRIK Fairway / Hybrid rates higher for forgiveness (94 vs 83), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
See how these stack up against the rest of the field.
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