Callaway X-Tour

Reviewed by: kgodbey60 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway X Tour Irons

Summary:
I have only played 2 times with these irons and I absolutely love them. I love the feel and forgiveness. The only thing is that I do feel that I'm losing some distance. I'm going to keep them !

Reviewed by: famousdavis ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-Tour

Summary:
I bought these on 6/24/09 and took them to the range. I did not need to take them to the course because they are definitely not for me. I currently play Titleist 990 irons and the Callaway's felt very clunky and heavy compared to my current set. I also found that the ball didn't seem to carry very far with the X-tours and I think it's because of the weight. They are beautiful irons and I wanted to like them more than anything but I didn't like them at all.

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
Ping Eye 2, Titleist 990,

Reviewed by: limonm31 ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-Tour

Summary:
Bought these clubs about 6 months ago and I've never hit the ball as well. The cavity back makes them so forgiving so that off centre hits still fly most of thee way there. I know some people find that you can't work the ball to well with these clubs, but I find the ball flying straight is good enough for me! I found them quite a heavy club intially (compared my previous dci 990s) but this weight now just makes them feel like such a solid club.
Very nice design too, so over the ball the clubhead looks good at address (compared to other callaway designs). Strongly recommend this club to player of any level.

Similar Products Used:
Taylor Made Rac/Lt/OS, Titliest DCI 981/990, AP1/AP2

Reviewed by: Col ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-Tour Forged R300

Summary:
I was looking for an iron which offered great feedback, feel and workability, whilst at the same time offered some forgiveness. My main goal was to buy a club that i wouldn't want to replace as I get better. I tested a variety of clubs before deciding that the X-Tour offered the best combination of the things I was looking for.

For me the forged clubs stand out above all others on well struck shots. On mis-hits some feel really harsh (e.g a thinned MX25 is like hitting a lampost with an aluminum bat), but the X-Tours let you know where you struck the clubface without stinging your hands. A well struck shot is just sweet. Unlike many forged clubs I tried, the X-Tours were quite straight on slight mis-hits and didn't lose too much distance. A bad shot is awful though, as can be expected from this type of club.

I have now played 4 rounds with these irons and I am already thinking more about my game. From the feel of my mis-hits I have learned to adjust myself to hit the clubface better. Even as a high-handicap golfer I am finding it easy to work the ball. Well struck shots are predictable, and I'm getting great bite from the mid to high irons when I hit the greens. I have instantly knocked 5 strokes or more off my previous best round (with my old clubs).

There are two things which stand out for me with the X-Tours. The first is that the clubs are so nice when hit well and not harsh otherwise, that they give me increasing confidence with each shot. The second is that I can't find anything that I would want to change about them. I don't think this is an iron for a complete beginner, but for someone who wants to learn to strike the sweetspot the feedback is amazing. The feel and predictability on a well struck shot is awesome, so I can see this being an even better club for low to mid hc players.

Customer Service:
Never Used

Similar Products Used:
Mizuno (beginners, not sure which ones but many years ago), Ram FX3.