Best Callaway non-pro version?

ted_b · November 20, 2005

x-14 pro gets nod; what about others

I know that the X-14 Pro's seem to be this forum's favorite Callaway iron ever made. I ended up hitting them and think I like them. Net/net, found an incredible deal on Ebay for a set (3-pw, CW Rifle regulars) for $165 shipped!! No brainer. Should arrive this week.

However, I am not convinced that I can get away with the lack of offset, or maybe I'm just too damn used to my X-12 shovels. Anyway, what would you folks say is the best non-pro series Callaway iron out there....the X-14 regualr series (of course, much different than its pro counterpart, so correlation may not exist)? Thx,
Ted

freddiec · November 20, 2005

what makes you think you can't get away with having less offset? the x14 pros are very easy to hit and i'm sure with a little practice you will be fine. it would be worth the practice for you to try and be able to hit those,they should make you a better player. True you need more discipline to hit them, but aren't we all triving to get better?

ted_b · November 20, 2005

what makes you think you can't get away with having less offset? the x14 pros are very easy to hit and i'm sure with a little practice you will be fine. it would be worth the practice for you to try and be able to hit those,they should make you a better player. True you need more discipline to hit them, but aren't we all triving to get better?
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I knew you'd say that. :tongue:

I will definitely give them some time. I may have made a slight mistake with the shafts, not only since they are rifle regulars (although Cally's bore-thru tends to make a shaft play a little stiffer, I think) but I'm used to feeling the head on my X-12's (with a lighter weight shaft). I like the heavier swingweight cuz I'm too slappy/wristy/flippy as it is. I'm moving from an arms-based swing to a more rotational swing and I need all the help I can get to keep the hands/arms back. Wonder if a dab of lead tape is all that might be needed, as opposed to reshafting them. Other option is eventually resell them on Ebay and try for a set with CW uniflex if I don't like this setup. Couldn't pass on the $ deal though.

freddiec · November 21, 2005

Ted, are you really in Maui? I saw that Kapalua logo? If you are, i'm so jealous. I've been to Maui twice and each time I thought arrived in Heaven. I also went from the x12s once to the x14 pros and had no problem with the adjustment, granted I might be a better player than you, who knows. I think with some practice you will be fine.

ted_b · November 21, 2005

No, it's just my favorite course. I've had the opportunity to play it several times on trips to Hawaii. I live FAR from Maui.....Cleveland, OH.

I am a 10-11, moving from a two plane arms-driven swing to a rotational core-driven one (some call it one plane but I'm not sure that is accurate). I need to get my arms/hands out of the equation and it is very tough right now. That little extra offset helps the delay, but I know I need to get rid of it. Thanks for the help.