2017 Callaway X Forged (2018 Spotted Pics)

[kadeyoung6]

It's interesting that these haven't been out on tour for a while. Makes me think they were aimed more at just a retail release than targeted towards the tour players. With how many guys are still playing the 2013 X Forged, I would have thought they would have switched over already if they were great...

 

You will probably see people switching after the tour championship.

 

Yeah probably. But I'm just saying that them going into players bags essentially the same week they go to retail is odd. And I know guys in the tour department and this hasn't been floating around long and being tested for months like the usually process.

[jonn443]

Those look awesome, however the muscle behind the club looks lessened compared to the 2013 which may decrease forgiveness and a "solid" feel (I could be mistaken).

[buckeyefl]

Nope.

 

[buckeyefl]

A huge Callaway fan but these actually are a hair of a let down. I wish it was a little less busy.

Why does it matter what the back of the club looks like

 

That would be a good question for the design team that felt the need to make the cavity look that gaudy.

[jonn443]

Nope.

 

You don't see more "meat" in the 2013??!

[buckeyefl]

A huge Callaway fan but these actually are a hair of a let down. I wish it was a little less busy.

Why does it matter what the back of the club looks like

 

 

[Jdavenp3]

Classic Callaway design. I wonder how this compares to the TM 790

They don't at all. True players iron vs GI iron trying to look less GI. These will have true lofts, fly shorter, and spin more than the 790. Not even the same category.

 

Actually the lofts are somewhat strong. 45* PW. Can't help but think Phil played a role in that.

 

That makes them even more appealing to me. Will probably line up with the lofts I currently play. I just hope they're in the sub $1,200 for 8 clubs with good shaft options.

[DTown3011]

Classic Callaway design. I wonder how this compares to the TM 790

They don't at all. True players iron vs GI iron trying to look less GI. These will have true lofts, fly shorter, and spin more than the 790. Not even the same category.

 

Actually the lofts are somewhat strong. 45* PW. Can't help but think Phil played a role in that.

 

I wonder if the lofts will be that strong when they are released in the US. That would be a big change from the 2013 model.

 

I still don't think they will be as large as the 790. TM used the lines of the club to somewhat hide the size but the 790 is very large when compared side by side with an AP 2 or CB which is the category I would have put the previous x forged in.

 

Yes. Lofts are the same in the US. These are not designed to be a multi material iron to compete with an AP2 or 790 type iron.

[DTown3011]

Classic Callaway design. I wonder how this compares to the TM 790

They don't at all. True players iron vs GI iron trying to look less GI. These will have true lofts, fly shorter, and spin more than the 790. Not even the same category.

 

Actually the lofts are somewhat strong. 45* PW. Can't help but think Phil played a role in that.

 

Will these blend as nicely with the new mb?

 

Finish is different, mirror chrome vs a more satin but shaping is good. Will blend well with new UT which is coming in 2-6 irons!

[Sef]

Classic Callaway design. I wonder how this compares to the TM 790

They don't at all. True players iron vs GI iron trying to look less GI. These will have true lofts, fly shorter, and spin more than the 790. Not even the same category.

 

Actually the lofts are somewhat strong. 45* PW. Can't help but think Phil played a role in that.

 

I wonder if the lofts will be that strong when they are released in the US. That would be a big change from the 2013 model.

 

I still don't think they will be as large as the 790. TM used the lines of the club to somewhat hide the size but the 790 is very large when compared side by side with an AP 2 or CB which is the category I would have put the previous x forged in.

 

Yes. Lofts are the same in the US. These are not designed to be a multi material iron to compete with an AP2 or 790 type iron.

The CB is multi-material as well, as is the Wilson V6, is that the size comparison for these or are they larger?

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

According to the Alba website linked to on GoldWRX's home page (http://www.alba.co.jp/gear/column/article?title_id=11&id=3339), according to the two Japanese pros they spoke to, the face is bigger compared to the previous model and has a bigger sweet spot, and they feel soft. According to the Calloway tour rep who was there with them, the width and shape of the grooves is supposed to make it difficult to produce flyers, some female pros may use them, and they are due for release in October, but the rep was deliberately vague about that last part.

 

One of the pros (Fukabori Keiichiro) said he really liked them but couldn't understand why they were releasing them now. He wanted them before the current season started!

 

One of the pros loved the amount of bounce and the turf interaction. Said they didn't dig too much or bounce too much. After impact, the club just pops back up without too much effort. Feel and sound is good. One seems to be saying the ball flight is different, like one club higher, but they are no longer than his current irons (2013 X-forged).

 

There's more, but I'm tired, and they are the main bits.

[josephs_79]

Bigger sweet spot than the 2013's? What is it the size of? The whole head lol.

 

I have the 13's and love them and the sweet spot seems to be quite large for me so am surprised to hear this!!

[JB lefty]

Did someone say CF18? Maybe these are the new forged line and the Apex pro name will be a thing of the past. I hope they do not put those tiny groves on these.

[mackepa]

Did someone say CF18? Maybe these are the new forged line and the Apex pro name will be a thing of the past. I hope they do not put those tiny groves on these.

 

Apex irons are here to stay. This is just an addition

[BostonWRX]

Did someone say CF18? Maybe these are the new forged line and the Apex pro name will be a thing of the past. I hope they do not put those tiny groves on these.

 

Apex irons are here to stay. This is just an addition

good great irons

[mackepa]

I broke down. I’ll be ordering a set.

[sandy]

Agree with others the 2007 X forged were better looking than either of these messes. Always thought the 13s were a terrible let down from the 07s

[buckeyefl]

Agree with others the 2007 X forged were better looking than either of these messes. Always thought the 13s were a terrible let down from the 07s

 

Probably the most truthful, factual, accurate comment the site will see today.

[Sef]

Agree with others the 2007 X forged were better looking than either of these messes. Always thought the 13s were a terrible let down from the 07s

 

Probably the most truthful, factual, accurate comment the site will see today.

To each their own, the 13's are still one of my favorite iron sets.

[xjohnx]

They look like the Nike VRS Covert Irons and Srixon z745 irons had a baby. I love Callaway and just got rid of my '13s this year but, I don't know how I feel about the look of these.

[Brizam]

I'm a big fan of the look of these. Might have to consider taking a flyer on them and ordering a set. They look to have a straighter leading edge which is what I like. I really struggled with the Apex pro and the rounded leading edge.

[buckeyefl]

Agree with others the 2007 X forged were better looking than either of these messes. Always thought the 13s were a terrible let down from the 07s

 

Probably the most truthful, factual, accurate comment the site will see today.

To each their own, the 13's are still one of my favorite iron sets.

 

Of course each to their own but there is no comparison between those and the 07. It's not even remotely debatable and what the poster said is 100% accurate. New isn't always better.

[puttingmatt]

Look nice, are we certain there will be a stateside release date ?

[xjohnx]

It's hard to keep up with all the new threads. Several people in one of the other threads over the past few weeks have said the reps have already been traveling with and showing the new irons in shops. Can any of those people enlighten us and tell us if this is the same iron they've been seeing?

[6thFairway]

 

 

Finish is different, mirror chrome vs a more satin but shaping is good. Will blend well with new UT which is coming in 2-6 irons!

 

Very interesting to me. I'm probably buying a new set of 6-PW, or maybe 5-PW in the near future. A more forgiving 6i would help at my course, where I normally hit 6i on three of our four par 3's. This set is looking more interesting to me whenever I pick up a new factoid about it. 45* PW- good for me. 6i in UT- good for me.

[ebbowron]

They should release both in raw finish.

[PreppySlapCut]

They feel really good. If my memory serves, these are slightly longer heel-to-toe than the '13 model, but still in that players' cavity range. The blades are fantastic as well.

[HoledOut14]

Buzz you're girlfriend, woof. Those are ugly

[Willgolf]

I think they look nice, anyone know if they will be available in the UK? These are on my list now along with 718CB, AP2, MP18SC and JPX900Tour.

[richard25pro]

Callaway X-forged 2007 raw heads with conforming V grooves, doesn't get much better.