Callaway Diablo Forged VS X-Tour Forged Irons

I havnt hit the diablo forged, but the x-tour forged feel sooooo great!

[quote name='ttaylor0024' date='10 May 2010 - 09:25 PM' timestamp='1273544727' post='2433795']
I havnt hit the diablo forged, but the x-tour forged feel sooooo great!
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Thats what I am going for is that sweet forged feeling!!! How are the X-Tours for forgiveness? Still need a little help..LOL

I have never played forged club until I recently bought the Diablos on a whim. They are the smoothest feeling clubs I have ever played and are extremely forgiving for the smaller profile that they have. My clubs before that were the 09 Burner irons and I feel that the Diablo are every bit as forgiving if not more and are leaps ahead as far as feel goes. I have heard nothing but good things about the Mizuno's so I don't think that you can go wrong whichever choice you decide

X-Tours are the most forgiving "forging" I've ever played.

Been playing them for about 5 years now. Just bought R9 TP's and am trying them out - they don't work and the X-Tours go right back in the bag.

The X-Tours offer Great feel, Workability, and ample forgiveness. I am not even considering a change until my set is completely out of life.

Yes, I've owned both. Currently have the Diablo Forged, and had the X Tours last year.

Appearance: There's actually a thread on there (so a search for Diablo Forged) that a fella has comparison pics btw the X Tours and the Diablo Forged. Personally, I found that while the X Tours are a bit shorter heel to toe, the DF's have a slightly more narrow topline. The X Tours have a bit less offset as well, and have more or a straight leading edge, while the DF's have more of a rounded leading edge.

Forgiveness: The DF's win hands down. The X Tours are much more workable, yet still have quite a bit of forgiveness for a smaller "player's" cb. You'll have to remember that the X Tours were Callaway's first 2-piece forging. Heck, when they came out, they were $1K as well. The DF's are Callaway's 2nd 2-piece forging, with the same price tage.

Feel: While I love the DF's feel, the X Tours are just so pure as well, even a tad more muted. The DF's use a Carpenter Steel face, which produces a higher pitched "thwick" at impact, while the X Tours have a lower-pitched "thwuck" at impact.

Length: The DF's are probably a good 1-1.5 club longer. This is due in part to the stronger lofts (the X Tours are much closer to traditional lofts) and the Carpenter Steel face which has a more spring-like effect.

Workability: This goes along with forgiveness... I found the DF's to be more point and shoot. If you like to work the ball, the X Tours will be a great set at a FRACTION of the cost.

I had a set of X Tours with DGS300's and to be honest, I wish I still had them. I was stupid to sell them, but oh well. The DF's have replaced them (along with my '09 Burners) and they are just to SWEET!

Hope this helps..

[quote name='Mtngolfer1' date='11 May 2010 - 01:03 AM' timestamp='1273554189' post='2434050']
The X-Tours offer Great feel, Workability, and ample forgiveness. I am not even considering a change until my set is completely out of life.
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+1
I love my set of X-Tours as well

[quote name='golfware' date='11 May 2010 - 10:42 AM' timestamp='1273592576' post='2434656']
Yes, I've owned both. Currently have the Diablo Forged, and had the X Tours last year.

Appearance: There's actually a thread on there (so a search for Diablo Forged) that a fella has comparison pics btw the X Tours and the Diablo Forged. Personally, I found that while the X Tours are a bit shorter heel to toe, the DF's have a slightly more narrow topline. The X Tours have a bit less offset as well, and have more or a straight leading edge, while the DF's have more of a rounded leading edge.

Forgiveness: The DF's win hands down. The X Tours are much more workable, yet still have quite a bit of forgiveness for a smaller "player's" cb. You'll have to remember that the X Tours were Callaway's first 2-piece forging. Heck, when they came out, they were $1K as well. The DF's are Callaway's 2nd 2-piece forging, with the same price tage.

Feel: While I love the DF's feel, the X Tours are just so pure as well, even a tad more muted. The DF's use a Carpenter Steel face, which produces a higher pitched "thwick" at impact, while the X Tours have a lower-pitched "thwuck" at impact.

Length: The DF's are probably a good 1-1.5 club longer. This is due in part to the stronger lofts (the X Tours are much closer to traditional lofts) and the Carpenter Steel face which has a more spring-like effect.

Workability: This goes along with forgiveness... I found the DF's to be more point and shoot. If you like to work the ball, the X Tours will be a great set at a FRACTION of the cost.

I had a set of X Tours with DGS300's and to be honest, I wish I still had them. I was stupid to sell them, but oh well. The DF's have replaced them (along with my '09 Burners) and they are just to SWEET!

Hope this helps..
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Thanks for the great reply!! I think I might wait and save the extra cash up and get the DF. I really like the feel and looks.

I've played X-Tour's an Proto's, and now the Diablo Forged. I love the feel of Forged when you pure it, but like all Forging's the chrome wear's down and leaves wear mark's. This is where the Diablo Forged shines, a Forged body and a Carpenter steel face.