Callaway X-Tour

Reviewed by: euroterp ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
X-Tour Vintage (50° - 11° Bounce and 58° - 11° Bounce with MD groves)

Summary:
The Callaway X-Tour Vintage wedges are the greatest wedges I've ever played with. Very easy to hit, regardless if it is an approach or chip shot. The clubs have a very clean look and give confidence when addessing the ball. Both wedges produce a great amount of spin and control.

Be warned that the 58° wedge with MD groves will shred just about any golf ball if you take a full swing. You're more likely to find white shards from a golf ball than grass or dirt in the grooves. I prefer a softer ball like the Srixon ZUR-S, so finding a compatible ball with a durable cover has been a challange. The worst ball i've hit so far has been the Titleist NXT-Tour, which this wedge does more damage to than a cart path.

Having been a lifelong user of Cleveland wedges i was a bit hesitant to try a new wedge, especially one from Callaway. I'm glad I made the switch, but wish the 58° wedge with MD groves wouldn't shred every ball it comes into contact with.

Customer Service:
Got mine used from the Callaway Pre-Owned website, which made these an even better value. No problems with customer service when used in the past for a broken shaft on my Callaway driver.

Similar Products Used:
Cleveland 485 SW 56 degree

Reviewed by: Glenn Staunton ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
60 degree PM Grind MD

Summary:
Wow....Picked up this Wedge on Saturday after another day hitting good looking chips and pitches followed by the familiar cry of " Check, Sit Down" only to see the ball roll on 10 feet past. Hit some practice shots on the chipping green and was amazed, this baby just allows you to spin the ball like a Pro, even 15 yard chips just sit down quickly and spin back a few inches, on longer shots it just rips back, out of the rough I was amazed. Its so versatile that you feel you can pour on the spin of dampen it down a bit when required. Amazing, have never been so impressed with a club before. Downside it shreds golf balls like a lown mower but hey its great to be able to spin it like
Phil....

Customer Service:
Not Used

Similar Products Used:
lots....

Reviewed by: CPS ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-Tour Wedges (54,60)

Summary:
I actually had these wedges on the counter and was going to trade them in after 3 weeks of rounds, buckets and backyard chips. I’d say the best way to put it is that for a mid handicap (12) there could be a big learning curve. I already was using a Mizuno lob wedge in this style so I was expecting to do OK. Nope! I really was fighting these things. I could see how coming from a cavity back would be an even bigger problem. Well, now I’m happy the salesman convinced me to keep working with them. Like I said, I always thought I knew what I was doing with this style of wedge, but (like the X-Tour irons) these require some serious consistency. I cleaned up my fundamentals on full swings by using the more repeatable shoulder swing and things seem to be fine now. I took a review of my sand game as well and now the 54-13 has become a monster (my last 3 trips in the sand went up and down). In short, these are “players” wedges but even a mid handicap can work them with practice. Finally yes, like everyone said here, you need a tee to dig pieces of ball out of the PM grind.

Customer Service:
Callaway always takes care of you.

Similar Products Used:
Mizuno MP-50, Callaway Forged

Reviewed by: Mateo Barberiano ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
X-Tour 52,56,60

Summary:
I've been playing these beauties for a couple of months after purchasing the X-Tour irons. The classic look suits my eye, and the spin factor was excellent. I can't say they tear the ball (pro-v's and hx-tour's) like the other reviews say, but I change my ball every nine holes or so anyway. I've also just purchased the new Cleveland 588 DSG and really like the buttery feel they provide for a non forged wedge, but prefer the spin of the Callaways. Overall I would say these are great for an above average short game, but would suggest trying the Cleveland's for a lesser skilled wedge player.

Customer Service:
Great customer service, and now that Callaway bought Ben Hogan you can kill two birds with one stone if you have any issues with both brands!