2018 callaway xforged - LEGIT!!!

[tigerfan23]

I’ve never owned or considered callaway irons before just not a fan of the brand but had a fitting today and these blew the ap2 and MP18 sc out of the water

 

The feel was incredible distance was there with the 790s considering the loft difference didn’t make sense. Looks fantastic and very forgiving for such a small iron.

 

I’ll post some numbers from fitting later but these will be in bag for 2018 no doubt with px 6.0

 

Beautiful irons .... ps the ap2 718 were kinda a dud

[USGA22]

I've never owned or considered callaway irons before just not a fan of the brand but had a fitting today and these blew the ap2 and MP18 sc out of the water

 

The feel was incredible distance was there with the 790s considering the loft difference didn't make sense. Looks fantastic and very forgiving for such a small iron.

 

I'll post some numbers from fitting later but these will be in bag for 2018 no doubt with px 6.0

 

Beautiful irons .... ps the ap2 718 were kinda a dud

 

Did you have the 790's there at the fitting? It's interesting that they were as long as you stated with such a difference in lofts. Thanks for the heads-up.

[tigerfan23]

Yes apples to apples - the 790 were only a few yards longer was hitting 7 iron in both

 

The 790 was I believe 3.5 deg stronger px lz in 790 px 6.0 in xforged

[Even]

Played my first round with them this weekend and I gotta say I'm in LOVE.

Maybe the honeymoon phase, I don't think so tho.

 

I was playing Apex CF16's with KBS 130x's.

 

So I can't confirm it's the heads and not the new head/shaft combo. But the feeling is fantastic and the ability to work the ball and flight it is superb.

[psgolf23]

I hit these today and yes there were superb.

 

Couldn't believe how easy they were to launch. Wanted MP18 but have to reconsider.

[jonn443]

I’d love some comparisons between the new X forged and the 2013s....anyone up to the task?

[cadman88]

I guess it's still too early to see any comparison videos of the new X-Forged versus the MP-18 SC or the Ping iBlades.. I will be interested in those comparisons.

[Huntingchris0000]

If I remember right you used to play Nike pro combos back in the day before AP2s. If so what was your impression of the x forged long irons? I have a set coming

[gs1184]

If it's anything like the 2013 X forged then it should be a winner. I love these irons.

[GC70]

Played my first round with them this weekend and I gotta say I'm in LOVE.

Maybe the honeymoon phase, I don't think so tho.

 

I was playing Apex CF16's with KBS 130x's.

 

So I can't confirm it's the heads and not the new head/shaft combo. But the feeling is fantastic and the ability to work the ball and flight it is superb.

 

You went from CF16’s to the X-forged? Wow that’s quite the jump. I thought the CF16’s were the easiest irons to hit and one of the longest. I’m really liking the look of the X. How is the forgiveness and distance compared to the CF16’s?

[tigerfan23]

If I remember right you used to play Nike pro combos back in the day before AP2s. If so what was your impression of the x forged long irons? I have a set coming

 

played the original pro combos years ago really liked them but I was new to golf back then and really sucked bad. Now I only suck a little so honestly hard to compare. I do remember the pro combos feeling great though.

[PlayingThrough824]

Love the look of the new X-Forgeds. Weren't a big enough difference to kick my 716 AP2s out of the bag though.

[Even]

Played my first round with them this weekend and I gotta say I'm in LOVE.

Maybe the honeymoon phase, I don't think so tho.

 

I was playing Apex CF16's with KBS 130x's.

 

So I can't confirm it's the heads and not the new head/shaft combo. But the feeling is fantastic and the ability to work the ball and flight it is superb.

 

You went from CF16's to the X-forged? Wow that's quite the jump. I thought the CF16's were the easiest irons to hit and one of the longest. I'm really liking the look of the X. How is the forgiveness and distance compared to the CF16's?

 

Not sure if it's quite a jump or not. I strictly played MB's/CB's prior to the CF16's. Ball striking isn't really an issue for me. I find the forgiveness to pretty good so far (1 round and 2 range sessions). Distance wise, I'm kinda of surprised how close they are. Can't say for sure why tho, may be launching a bit higher with a tad more spin possibly. I made a shaft change with these as well.

 

I'd say anyone thinking of new irons, don't sleep on these. Hit em...

[Huntingchris0000]

How much distance increase are y’all seeing from your current clubs and what is your current set? Also how blade like is the 4 iron

[Golf4lifer]

I tried to like the X-Forged, but they did nothing for me. No real gains over my Apex Pro 16’s, but man do they look pretty! I guess I just saved myself some money.

[danielryanw]

Played my first round with them this weekend and I gotta say I'm in LOVE.

Maybe the honeymoon phase, I don't think so tho.

 

I was playing Apex CF16's with KBS 130x's.

 

So I can't confirm it's the heads and not the new head/shaft combo. But the feeling is fantastic and the ability to work the ball and flight it is superb.

 

You went from CF16's to the X-forged? Wow that's quite the jump. I thought the CF16's were the easiest irons to hit and one of the longest. I'm really liking the look of the X. How is the forgiveness and distance compared to the CF16's?

 

Not sure if it's quite a jump or not. I strictly played MB's/CB's prior to the CF16's. Ball striking isn't really an issue for me. I find the forgiveness to pretty good so far (1 round and 2 range sessions). Distance wise, I'm kinda of surprised how close they are. Can't say for sure why tho, may be launching a bit higher with a tad more spin possibly. I made a shaft change with these as well.

 

I'd say anyone thinking of new irons, don't sleep on these. Hit em...

 

Did you try them with any c-taper shafts (S+, X)? What for shafts did you try before settling on the modus 125Xs? I take it you’re liking the Modus though haha

[Even]

Played my first round with them this weekend and I gotta say I'm in LOVE.

Maybe the honeymoon phase, I don't think so tho.

 

I was playing Apex CF16's with KBS 130x's.

 

So I can't confirm it's the heads and not the new head/shaft combo. But the feeling is fantastic and the ability to work the ball and flight it is superb.

 

You went from CF16's to the X-forged? Wow that's quite the jump. I thought the CF16's were the easiest irons to hit and one of the longest. I'm really liking the look of the X. How is the forgiveness and distance compared to the CF16's?

 

Not sure if it's quite a jump or not. I strictly played MB's/CB's prior to the CF16's. Ball striking isn't really an issue for me. I find the forgiveness to pretty good so far (1 round and 2 range sessions). Distance wise, I'm kinda of surprised how close they are. Can't say for sure why tho, may be launching a bit higher with a tad more spin possibly. I made a shaft change with these as well.

 

I'd say anyone thinking of new irons, don't sleep on these. Hit em...

 

Did you try them with any c-taper shafts (S+, X)? What for shafts did you try before settling on the modus 125Xs? I take it you’re liking the Modus though haha

 

No, I did not try any C-tapers. I have tried them in the past and never really liked them.

[nick.woods76]

I hit these today. UNREAL.

[cadman88]

I finally got a chance to try out the Callaway APEX X-Forged and Callaway MB as well as the Mizuno MP-18 SC and MB last night at an indoor dome. Compared to my iBlades they all are actually quite easy to hit. To be honest I could game any of them and be happy. To me, I liked both of the Mizuno MP-18's with the edge going to MB with DG X100 and Project X PXi 6.5, then the Callaway APEX X-Forged with Project X would be second. The Callaway MB was nice, but the X-Forged was nicer. Really can't go wrong with any of them IMHO..

[nick.woods76]

I finally got a chance to try out the Callaway APEX X-Forged and Callaway MB as well as the Mizuno MP-18 SC and MB last night at an indoor dome. Compared to my iBlades they all are actually quite easy to hit. To be honest I could game any of them and be happy. To me, I liked both of the Mizuno MP-18's with the edge going to MB with DG X100 and Project X PXi 6.5, then the Callaway APEX X-Forged with Project X would be second. The Callaway MB was nice, but the X-Forged was nicer. Really can't go wrong with any of them IMHO..

 

When I tried I found the MP18 Meh. Maybe it was the LZ shaft but they didn't feel alive. The Apex with PX was the winner for me.

[psgolf23]

reviews on these irons are off the charts

[Indygolfer85]

Beautiful irons .... ps the ap2 718 were kinda a dud

 

To each his own. I recently went for a fitting. Loved the Xs but the AP2 were much more consistent for me albeit about 7 shorter than the Callys. Good luck!

[OspreyCI]

Hit the X- Forged today against P790 aand JPX 900F each having different shafts. The X- Forged felt the best and were 15 yds behind the other two (as figured with loft diff.).

 

I really went to love the P790, but the 900F just performs so damn good. ‘18 X- Forged are amazing, just not good enough to play them.

[TCZ]

I hit the 7 iron demo today with PX 6.0. Felt good, nice look at address. For me they sit between the CF16s and the Apex Pros. Could game them.

[tmax77]

Closest iron I have hit to the Callaway Stenson legacy irons...yes they are really good...but everyone will have their own opinions and encourage everyone to get out and try some of the new models...

[lordemsworth]

Rather than get the new offering, one can try and find one of the older XForged - they were all winners: 2007, 2009, Razr, 2013.

 

Pop your favourite shafts in and you have something similar to the new one...

[jonn443]

I'd say...

 

2013, 2007, 2009, and then Razr. The 2013 model was a thing of beauty.

[kiwii]

Kgeorge you’ve been missing out on some great irons. Too many great irons to name them all. 2013 x forged, apex pro 2016, and x prototype/ razr MB are great players irons. Epic irons, all cup faced irons ( Xhot series, XR series and Ap CF 16 ) all stellar irons.

[texasvolfan]

Just bought the 2018 x-forged and will get them in a week or so. Coming from the 2009 x-forged which I have been playing since they released, so really looking forward to the new and improved versions.

[psgolf23]

I hit these again today and holy cow they are special. The ball launches high and spins a ton which is what I need