Callaway X-Tour

Reviewed by: dymi ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-Tour 58.11 With Mackdaddy Grooves

Summary:
Awesome wedge. This has the signature forged feel and the spin is unreal! I can get chips and pitches to spin backwards effortlessly. My complaints though are that they chew up my Pro V1s like there is no tomorrow, and they have a feel that I find to firm. Firm wedges aren't exactly my forte.

Similar Products Used:
Titleist Vokey Oil Can 58.12 (Better feel, slightly less spin), Mizuno MP-T (Great feel but not enough spin), Carbite Tour Insert (also chew up ball, and rifle 6.0 shaft too heavy)

Reviewed by: connecticutter ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
X Tour 38 degree/10 degree bounce

Summary:
A damn good wedge. A very soft feel, yet firm. I find it to be very versatile around the greens for 70 yards and in. Good out of the sand, and it compliments a 52 or 54 degree wedge well. Great on bomb and runs.

Customer Service:
Callaway has good service. They knocked off 10 bucks on the price, and added a new grip free of charge.

Similar Products Used:
Maxfli A10a, Titleist Volkey Design

Reviewed by: golfer7890 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
x tour vintage 58/9

Summary:
The Xtours are the previous model in Callaway's lineup, and I found it to be a solid wedge. I have the Vintage 58/9 (non MD) and I love my new club. The feel is amazing. I also have the new Vokeys and for my level of play, the Xtours are better suited. The length from head to toe is longer than a Vokey, and I find the Xtour easier to hit. Less accurate than the Titleist, but superior feel and sexier looks. I play a variety of shots from 60 yards in with the 58/9. I may order a 54 soon. Very satisfied with the Xtour Vintage.

Customer Service:
Callaway is numero uno in CS.

Similar Products Used:
Vokey Spin Milled 07 and 09 (very good, in the closet for now), CG14 (gets the job done but nothing special), Rac Tp Satin (great feel but lacks something), 588 (a classic)

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....