Callaway Big Bertha 06

Reviewed by: rjmarti ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
BB 06

Summary:
I started playing golf two seasons ago and these are the first decent irons that I've owned. They are not miracle clubs, but they do offer some advantages to golfers like me. They still provide adequate distance even if you don't hit the center of the clubface. I tend to sometimes hit out on the lower toe, and generally get 85% of the distance I would with a clean strike. If you swing over the top, they will slice, if you turn your hands over too fast, they will still hook. Anyone who says their clubs correct slices and hooks is not being honest. However, these are quality clubs that launch the ball high and give minimal distance loss on off-center hits. No club can correct for a badly flawed swing, and if your swing has few flaws, you can use any club that you want. I can't evaluate the shaft as I haven't tried a lot of different models, but I did try a friend's Mizuno MP-32's at the range and they were 10-15 yards longer on solids strikes, but much harder to hit solid.

Customer Service:
Never Used

Reviewed by: larry l ,  Shoots in the 90s

Summary:
I have been back in the game now for about 6 months and have gone through about 12 sets of irons. Everything from Cleveland Hi-Bores to Taylor Made R7's. I can tell you that these are by far the most fun and easy to hit clubs I have hit. The craftsmanship is excellent. Callaway is all about making the game more enjoyable and these clubs do not let you down. High and straight. I have not seen any distance loss whatsoever. In fact I have better distance than I ever did before. I am still learning the game but last night at the range I let a guy hit my 8-iron. He knocked it about 175! He was hitting Cobra S-9's and he told me that my clubs felt even better than his. He loved them. For any of you that are considering more expensive clubs you need to take a serious look at these babies. You get all of the fun for alot less money. I have hit irons that are twice as much and there was no substantial difference at all. The only thing I did to these clubs is have Callaway put in Nippon 990's instead of the stock Microtaper shafts and had them soft stepped to give me a more true Reg Flex. These are the shafts that come in their Fusion line for those of you who do not know. There was a minor up charge but well worth it. I plan on keeping these for a while or at least until Callaway comes out with their 2008 Bertha's. Either way, I am sticking with the Bertha's even when my game gets to it's peak. Hope this helps anyone who is not sure what irons to buy.

Customer Service:
Excellent! They go way out of their way to help you. There's not a better Golf company out there period.

Similar Products Used:
Clevend Hi-Bore's Cobra S-9's Taylomade R-7 & R-7 Draws. Just about everything that's out there in the Super Game Improvement or Game Impovement category.

Reviewed by: golfman1 ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway Big Bertha 06

Summary:
A friend of mine purchased a set with steel shaft but because of an accident, he couldn't use them for a little while therefore I played with them for 3 rounds to see how they are.

First, they are called super game improvement which I believe to be true. They are very easy to hit straight but the shaft selection (Precision Uniflex) is just terrible. The shaft is much stiffer than the Callaway (True Temper) Uniflex found in the X20 and the Big Bertha 04.
I had a lost of distance of around 10 yards per clubs compared to my own set (Mizuno's, Rifle 5.0) and the Big Bertha 04.

Because Callaway replaced the True Temper Uniflex for the one from Precision, I can only give them a 2 rating.

Customer Service:
Wouldn't know.

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Reviewed by: DM_golfnut ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Big Bertha Irons (2006)

Summary:
Bought these to replace Cobra SS-i irons. I demoed the Taylormade R7, Ping G5, Cobra S9, Mizuno MX-19 on the range. It was close between the Big Bertha's and the Ping G5's, and the BB's were a little less money. Bought the BB w/ graphite shaft, R flex. Birdied the 1st hole I used them -- hit it inside of 10 ft from 150. Good omen. Still needed to get used to them, but have played approx 8 rounds now and love them. Hitting more good approach shots, and mis-hits are carrying further. Comparable in distance to the Cobra's, but hitting more consistent shots. And they look great.

The big surprise has been the sand and approach wedges -- they have been great for chipping as well as full swings. It's easier not to have to adjust to the feel of a wedge that's different from the irons.

Overall I am very pleased with the purchase.

Similar Products Used:
Cobra SS-i, Ping G5, Tommy Armour 845