Callaway XR Driver Adjustment Guide + (CHART)

Is the Callaway XR driver adjustable?

Yes, the Callaway XR driver is adjustable. The adjustments can be done using its OptiFit hosel that allows eight different loft and lie angle combinations for the same driver.

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How do I adjust my Callaway XR driver?

How to adjust the Callaway XR driver? You can use the Optifit hosel to adjust the loft and lie angle on the Callaway XR driver.

The Callaway XR driver set is a set of three drivers featuring the Callaway XR driver, the Callaway XR Speed driver and the Callaway XR 16 driver. Each of them has an OptiFit hosel with two cogs that can move independently of one another to set the desired loft and lie angle.

Each of the two cogs has four markings on it.

The lower cog has the S marking for the stated loft, +1 marking to increase the loft by 1° as well as N marking for Neutral and D marking for Draw. The last two settings are for setting the lie angle.

On the other hand, the upper cog has the +2 marking to increase the loft by 2°, -1 marking to decrease the loft by 1°, the N marking and the D marking.

The N and D markings on the upper cog have the same functionalities as these markings on the lower cog.

Depending on which cog is used to set the loft of the driver, the other cog can be used to set its lie angle.

Players find that lowering the loft helps them to play a fade with low ball launch and less spin of the ball. As for the clubface, it tends to open up marginally when there is an impact. In contrast, raising the loft results in more of a draw with a high ball launch and spin. The clubface also opens up fractionally at the time of impact.

Callaway XR driver adjustment chart

All drivers in the Callaway XR driver series come in multiple variants. Each of them can further be adjusted for three other loft options as well and a Neutral or Draw lie angle setting. This allows a driver to support eight combinations.

You can try each of them for all three drivers and decide which loft and lie angle combination helps you deliver the best performance in your game. It’s best to choose the desired setting after playing at least a few rounds with each setting.

The table given below highlights the eight possible combinations for each driver in the Callaway XR series for your reference.

*Driver Name*	*Standard Loft* *(S)*	*Loft Increase (1*°)	*Loft Increase (2*°)	*Loft Decrease (-1*°)	*Lie Angle Setting*
Callaway XR	9°	10°	11°	8°	N
					D
	10.5°	11.5°	12.5°	9.5°	N
					D
	12°	13°	14°	11°	N
					D
	13.5°	14.5°	15.5°	12.5°	N
					D
Callaway XR Speed	9°	10°	11°	8°	N
					D
	10.5°	11.5°	12.5°	9.5°	N
					D
	13.5°	14.5°	15.5°	12.5°	N
					D
Callaway XR 16	9°	10°	11°	8°	N
					D
	10.5°	11.5°	12.5°	9.5°	N
					D
	13.5°	14.5°	15.5°	12.5°	N
					D

Callaway XR driver OptiFit hosel settings

The OptiFit hosel is a hosel that is unique to Callaway drivers. This hosel comes with two cogs one below the other and are positioned right above the hosel adapter.

All adjustments made to the driver for the desired loft and lie angle are done using these two cogs. The cogs can be rotated both in the clockwise and counterclockwise directions.

The movement of one cog is not dependent on that of the other.

The following steps walk you through the process of using the cogs on the OptiFit hosel of your Callaway XR driver to adjust its loft and lie angle settings. You must use only the wrench provided with the driver to assist you with the adjustment.

Insert the Callaway wrench into the screw located at the rear of the clubhead.
Turn the wrench a few times to the right so that the clubhead becomes loose.
Remove the clubhead gently from its position over the club shaft.
Set the +1 marking on the lower cog or the -1 marking or +2 marking on the upper cog in line with the white dash on the hosel adapter.
Set the lie angle to N if you want a Neutral setting or D if you want a Draw setting. This setting must be in line with the earlier loft setting.
Reseat the clubhead taking care to ensure that the white dash on it is in line with all the earlier markings.
Insert the wrench into the screw once again and turn it to the left until you hear a double-click sound that signals you must stop turning.

You will have to choose the setting on the upper cog if you chose the loft using the lower cog. Alternatively, you will have to set the lie angle using the lower cog if you used the upper cog to set the desired loft.

The +1 and +2 settings increase the stated loft by 1° and 2° respectively while the -1 setting decreases the stated loft by 1°.

Golfers have noticed that increasing the loft has made them have to compromise on distance because of the high ball launch. They also found that lowering the loft also assists in lowering the trajectory if it’s higher than what they wish to have.

Callaway XR driver draw settings

The Callaway XR driver can be set for a draw by following a two-step process using both the cogs of the driver. The steps given below guide you on how to set the driver for a draw.

Put the Callaway wrench inside the screw behind the clubhead.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise until you find that the screw is loose.
Take off the clubhead from above the shaft of the driver.
Increase the loft by opting for a +1 setting on the lower cog or a +2 setting on the higher cog. The desired loft marking must be aligned with the white line on the hosel adapter.
Set the lie angle to a D marking using the other cog. If you increased the loft using the lower cog, the D setting must be done with the upper cog. Similarly, if you raised the loft using the upper cog, the D setting must be done with the lower cog.
Replace the clubhead aligning its white line with the three markings mentioned above.
Put the wrench once again into the screw and turn it clockwise.
Stop turning the wrench when there is a double-click sound so that the driver doesn’t get damaged.

Players have observed that increasing the loft by 2°produces a considerably higher draw than when the loft is raised by 1° from the standard loft.

Callaway XR adapter fade setting adjustment

The Callaway XR driver can be easily set for a fade by adjusting its OptiFit hosel to lower the stated loft and set a neutral lie angle with the two cogs. The steps mentioned here can help you set the hosel adapter of your driver for a fade.

Fit the Callaway wrench into the fairly large screw that you see at the back of the clubhead.
Rotate the wrench anticlockwise until it becomes really loose.
Pull it gently to remove it from the club shaft of the Callaway driver.
Align the -1 marking on the upper cog with the white line that is marked on the hosel adapter.
Align the N marking on the lower cog with the white line and the loft marking.
Put the clubhead back in its original position such that the white line on it is aligned with the adapter, loft and lie angle markings.
Fit the wrench into the screw once more and turn it the other way round until there is a click sound indicating that you should stop the turning action.

Golfers tend to be able to experience a positive side spin with almost all their shots when the driver is set for a fade. They also have better control over the ball with this setting.

How to adjust Callaway XR Speed driver

The Callaway XR Speed driver is a very forgiving driver because of its low center of gravity and enhanced moment of inertia. This helps to achieve long distances and maximum accuracy. The thin clubface also assists in achieving the ideal ball speed across the entire surface. The driver is very easy to use and renders a pleasant hitting sound. It is characterized by an ultralight carbon triaxial crown that promotes low spin and high launch at the same time.

The steps given here illustrate the process of adjusting the driver based on your preferences.

Position the driver vertically with the shaft resting on the ground or horizontally on a flat surface.
Insert the wrench into the screw positioned on the clubhead and do a few right turns until the screw is loose.
Remove the clubhead from above the hosel adapter. If the driver is positioned vertically, you may have to lift the clubhead upwards and pull it gently to take it off.
Set the loft in one of the following ways ensuring that the desired loft marking and white line on the hosel are in line with each other.

-1 mark on the upper cog: This decreases the default loft by 1°.
+1 mark on the lower cog: This increases the default loft by 1°.
+2 mark on the upper cog: This increases the default loft by 2°.

Use the other cog to choose N for a neutral lie angle or D for a draw setting. The lie angle marking must be in line with the loft and hosel adapter markings.
Reseat the clubhead with its white line marking in line with all the other above markings.
Secure the clubhead in place by inserting the wrench into the screw once again and turning it the same number of times in the reverse direction.

The Callaway XR Speed driver has proven to be most beneficial for players with mid and high-level handicaps.

How to adjust Callaway XR 16 driver

The Callaway XR 16 driver has a lighter and more aerodynamic clubhead when compared to that of the other XR drivers, paving way for 10% lower face lag and 30% lower head drag while making it easy to move the driver through the air.

The driver has a lower center of gravity that is concentrated more towards the back and increases its forgiving nature. This helps to achieve decent accuracy without much compromise on the distance when the ball is not hit at the sweet spot.

The steps below highlight how to adjust the Callaway XR driver depending on what works best.

Place the driver horizontally on a table or vertically such the shaft touches the ground.
Put the wrench inside the large screw on the back of its clubhead.
Turn the wrench anticlockwise until the screw becomes loose.
Release the clubhead from over the hosel adapter.
Choose the desired loft as follows by taking care to align the desired loft marking with white line marked on the hosel adapter.

+2 mark (upper cog): This raises the default loft by 2°
+1 mark (lower cog): This raises the default loft by 1°
-1 mark (upper cog): This lowers the default loft by 1°.

Choose the desired lie angle by selecting D for a draw or N for a neutral setting. It should be taken care to line the chosen lie angle marking with the loft and hosel adapter markings.
Replace the clubhead with the white line marked on it in line with all the earlier mentioned markings.
Fix the clubhead in place by placing the wrench into the screw once again and doing an equal number of turns the other way round.

The Callaway XR 16 driver is a great option for amateurs and players who are new to the game. It’s ideal for those who want a forgiving club with good acoustics.