Reviewed by: Dave(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Callaway Big Bertha 1996 irons
Summary: Stumbled across a set of the Memphis 10, Callaway Big Bertha 1996 model for $96. I own several sets of clubs, I guess I'm a golf club hoarder. Anyways, we went out this morning and played 18 holes and I never hit irons better. The ball flew straight..I had several chances at birdies...Excitement along with confidence all of a sudden returned to my game. My putting escaped my bag or I would have had a round in the 70s again at age 55. I tried the Callaway Gold with graphite shafts a few years back but there was no feel there.
Customer Service: Havent had to deal with customer service but I imagine they're like any other large company with good honest people who would help you out with any questions...
Similar Products Used: Ping Zing 2 irons
Titleist 981 irons
Titleist AC-108 irons
Ping Karsten I irons
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Summary: I bought these clubs in 1997 and used them until last year when I went to custom fit Mizuno irons. These irons improved my game and were very easy to hit from the 3 to pw. The large head and wide sole make it a perfect beginner to mid handicaper club. The only real flaw for me was the graphite shaft was not stiff enough for my swing speed and it was hard to draw the ball. These are very light clubs and slightly longer than most all clubs I've used (The Mizunos are 1/2 club longer) I loved these clubs and would highly recommend them.
Customer Service: Never Used
Similar Products Used: Mizuno mx 20
Cleveland TA7
Callaway X18
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Review Date May 19, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: james(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: 1996 big bertha irons
Summary: I am in agreement with the first reviewer. I try other irons and keep coming back to the big bertha's. They just feel and play better than anything that's out there. I just put these back in my bag after trying just about every new iron out there and i shot 72. They wont come out again.
Customer Service: Callaway has the best customer service in the business. I sent my wedges back for a head refinish and they did it for free and paid for the shipping!
Similar Products Used: Taylor made, ping,mizuno,cobra You name
it.
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Summary: i dont know why callaway keeps coming up with new stuff...big bertha(big ugly)are probably the best iron i have ever hit alot better than the x-12,x-14,x-16,x-18,-x20 or ever whit the 1996 big bertha i have a feeling when i hit the ball cant work the ball as much as a blade,,but si forgiving and the distance is just superbe..i play around 60 rounds of golf a year..my game is around 75-79 i tried every thing on the market (demos) but always keep my old big bertha in the bag..why simply because they where the best 12 years ago and they are still the best now...dont let anyone tell you that these clubs have a too much wide sole, true the sole is wide but it cuts just right in any kind of ruff you can get these clubs for around 250.00 on ebay dont wait another day you wont regret buying those clubs
Customer Service: great service
Similar Products Used: taylormade firesole,ping g5,10 goldwin advp,orlimar hip steel,titleist 981,callaway x12,x14,x16,x18,x20,and still back with the old bertha
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Model Reviewed: Callaway Big Bertha 1996 1 and 2 irons
Summary: Bought a 1 iron off ebay for £20 with an S300 stiff shaft mainly to help hitting my other long irons consistently. Don't have a problem hitting 3 and 5 woods off ground consistently. Found 1 iron very similar to use and an honest forgiving club also. Distance advantage over my 3 iron Taylor Made Midsize only 20 yards or so but club gives such confidence that you will hit true that it's always worth a try on the course without worrying too much. Have just picked up 2 iron for similar price and looking forward to trying. Nice clubs if you can find them and surprisingly flattering. Don't discount out of hand as an old man's club.
Customer Service: never used.
Similar Products Used: Taylor made. Howson. Adams GT. Spalding irons.
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