2017 Callaway X Forged (2018 Spotted Pics)

[jonn443]

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

 

Raw J15CBs... but for real... those look fantastic.

[Jmspeel]

I'm still playing the 2013 X-Forged irons. Just can't get them out of my bag!

[Lacey Underall]

Callaway has my attention with these. I know many people are excited about the new UT but I personally hope they make the new X-Forged all the way down to a 2 iron. Probably not.

 

The debate between the 2007, 2009, and 2013 X-forged is always interesting. Thought they were all great but the '07 was my favorite. Amazed at the amount of product that Callaway is introducing. Hard to imagine they can keep up this pace.

[ebbowron]

Isnt it hard to find 2007 and 2009 X-Forged with conforming grooves? What is the requirement for conforming grooves in amateur tournament golf? Is is just USGA sanctioned events, or do you need them for all mens clubs, city and state championships, etc.? I know that it probably depends on the rules set forth for that specific tournament, but what is the general rule? I switched over to confirming grooves in irons and wedges years ago so I really have no idea.

[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.

 

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.

True newer is not always better, to me the 815 DBD was better than the 816 DBD and that wasn't close.

 

But the point is clearly debatable because it's an opinion. I prefer the 13 to the 07 and I am not alone in that. The fact that two people have differing opinions on a point that can not be proven by an agreed upon standard metric makes it debatable by definition.

 

I think what you and the OP mean is that the 07 is better FOR YOU and that is not debatable. I am sure that is true and I would not attempt to debate you on what club works best for you.

[tr881430]

Glad I just picked up a set of 2013's!

[puttingmatt]

The 2013 x forged are in the florida bag, but may look at these for the michigan bag, if they are released in the states,

[notlonuf]

When I first saw the pics from the alba story I wasn't very impressed. They looked like another pxg/p790 hollow construction iron but after seeing the other pics on here where you can see the cavity better, I am very impressed. I really like the look of these. I've been looking for a replacement to my 2014 apex pro's for awhile now. Hope these get released in the states.

[scottygolfer]

I had a chance to see these a little while back and I thought they looked pretty good. Nice to see a return to cleaner product (Apex MB included which I've hit and they look and feel really great)!

As for the X-Forged...I have recently gamed the 2013 and liked them. Very clean, solid, thinner top-line and minimal offset. However, to me, I prefer the 2007 model...longer from heel to toe, good top line and minimal to moderate offset (my favorite Callaway club). But after the past few years of Callaway releases, I was excited to see the new X-Forged. But this is different than the 2013 (I have only held the 8 iron so my opinion is based off this club).

Compared to the 2013, this version seems slightly longer from heel to toe (not as long as the 2007 or 2009), taller from leading edge to top-line (all the way from heel to toe they are taller), slightly thicker top-line (not much thicker), and definitely more offset. Like a previous post mentioned, I too never got along with the Apex Pro's (2016) due to the curved leading edge on them. These looked better. But I would say these are slightly bigger than the Apex Pro's. I had a set of TM P-770's and I think the X-Forged may be bigger and more offset. After seeing the TM P-790's this past week, the X-Forged may be even slightly larger.

I'm trying to think of a good comparison and the best thing that comes to mind is a cross between the Apex Pro 16 and the Apex CF 16. Or maybe a pure forged version of the Epic Pro. Or....it's a mix of the 2007/09 and 2013! :-)

Definitely looked good but those that loved the 2013 maybe be more pleased with the new Apex MB. Or a blended set of X-Forged and MB's. But again...I loved the clean, modern, pure look.

[ms3]

If they would remake the 2007 X Forged I would switch back to all Callaway instantly.

 

The 2007 just looked so good.

[josephs_79]

Not getting the love for the 07....ugly to me and this is from a Cally fan! Even the 09's were ugly!

 

11 or 13 for me. These are looking good but will reserve judgement until if I see them in person.

[Golfingfanatic]

I think there are two models. The hollow looking one is the Xforged UT and only available in Japan as a full set (like the 716 T-MBs). The US probably gets 2-5. The other model is the regular Xforged

[braincramp52]

If they would remake the 2007 X Forged I would switch back to all Callaway instantly.

 

The 2007 just looked so good.

 

I'm sending my 2007's to the iron factory this winter and get them redone.

[buckeyefl]

Isnt it hard to find 2007 and 2009 X-Forged with conforming grooves? What is the requirement for conforming grooves in amateur tournament golf? Is is just USGA sanctioned events, or do you need them for all mens clubs, city and state championships, etc.? I know that it probably depends on the rules set forth for that specific tournament, but what is the general rule? I switched over to confirming grooves in irons and wedges years ago so I really have no idea.

 

Yes the 2007 are hard to find conforming but they do exist.

[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.

True newer is not always better, to me the 815 DBD was better than the 816 DBD and that wasn't close.

 

But the point is clearly debatable because it's an opinion. I prefer the 13 to the 07 and I am not alone in that. The fact that two people have differing opinions on a point that can not be proven by an agreed upon standard metric makes it debatable by definition.

 

I think what you and the OP mean is that the 07 is better FOR YOU and that is not debatable. I am sure that is true and I would not attempt to debate you on what club works best for you.

 

You seen there is hope you will come to your senses. The 815 DBD is superior and you realized that. The 816 was simply marketing as we're the 09 and 13. No performance improvement and just more "bling" to sucker people in. The same can be said of any MB they release when compared to the RAZR and protos. I can only guess you didn't hit the 07 and their Endo goodness.

 

By the way I'm busting your balls but the 2013 are butt ugly in comparison and as I said they offered no improvement over the prior models. 09 are the same. Back when they were released I had several people with 09 look at my 07 and ask why they couldn't get those. They only complaint I have ever heard was that they would dig for some people which was "fixed" in 09 but I never had that issue. I'm thinking of breaking mine out this winter and reshafting them along with my new Tommy Armour blades and throwing them in the bag once in a while.

[buckeyefl]

If they would remake the 2007 X Forged I would switch back to all Callaway instantly.

 

The 2007 just looked so good.

 

I'm sending my 2007's to the iron factory this winter and get them redone.

 

Post a pic when they come back. Mine are in great condition but if I picked up a conforming set and survived the divorce I would probably get them refinished

[braincramp52]

If they would remake the 2007 X Forged I would switch back to all Callaway instantly.

 

The 2007 just looked so good.

 

I'm sending my 2007's to the iron factory this winter and get them redone.

 

Post a pic when they come back. Mine are in great condition but if I picked up a conforming set and survived the divorce I would probably get them refinished

 

Will do.

[cmatthews77]

One thing I'm slightly confused about as a Cally fan about this release as it pertains to the blended set. I can't wait to get my hands on the 8-PW in the new Apex MB when it's released but I will need something in the 5,6,7 different. I'm not going to mix Apex and X Forged just because I'm anal so I suppose I'll wait on the new Apex and see if those mix well or my current Apex.

[Lacey Underall]

'07, '09, and Prototype blades are all hard to find in conforming V grooves. I have a set of '07 conforming available if anyone is interested PM me. The only problem is they don't have the back X-Forged badge on them.

 

Iron Factory does good work on these. I've had two different sets of '07 done and my Prototype blades done twice.

 

Any word on the stock shaft for this '17 version?

[mackepa]

'07, '09, and Prototype blades are all hard to find in conforming V grooves. I have a set of '07 conforming available if anyone is interested PM me. The only problem is they don't have the back X-Forged badge on them.

 

Iron Factory does good work on these. I've had two different sets of '07 done and my Prototype blades done twice.

 

Any word on the stock shaft for this '17 version?

 

Project X

[Pure745]

These are unreal. Between these, Mizuno's and the Titleist 718's, this might be one of the best OEM spreads in a while. :)

[gregcindyh]

They look good but prefer the 2013 models. Of course if the newer irons perform better, that's a different deal!

[kadeyoung6]

One thing I'm slightly confused about as a Cally fan about this release as it pertains to the blended set. I can't wait to get my hands on the 8-PW in the new Apex MB when it's released but I will need something in the 5,6,7 different. I'm not going to mix Apex and X Forged just because I'm anal so I suppose I'll wait on the new Apex and see if those mix well or my current Apex.

 

I have a blended set of the new 2018 MBs (pw-7) and the 2013 X forged and they transition perfectly. These look longer from heel to toe than the 2013s so I don't know how well they will blend. The new MBs are definitely compact and more squared off than the existing Apex Pros.

 

I was just lucky to get my hands on the new MBs and brand new 2013 X Forgeds in the long irons so I am good for a couple season (this is my favorite iron setup i have ever had).

[Haloha]

Wow! Very excited about these, was about the '13s but never got them instead staying with my old TM X300FCI until a few years ago I got the Srixxys (and I love'em). But love the look of these Cally's and may just have to go to japan and get a set. I just hope they perform as good as they look?!

I'm sorry but was there an exact release date?

thx in adv.

[Hifade]

Yeah, I just bought a '13 x-forged "debadged" PW off the bay, from overseas, for sh!ts and giggles as I ponder my next set. These have my attention and look very similar to TM's JDM TP R7 Forged I gamed several years ago. Looking forward to a test drive and potential purchase. Below is the cavity pic of the TM JDM TP R7 Forged I mentioned.

 

 

 

 

[bama11]

:read:

[xjohnx]

One thing I'm slightly confused about as a Cally fan about this release as it pertains to the blended set. I can't wait to get my hands on the 8-PW in the new Apex MB when it's released but I will need something in the 5,6,7 different. I'm not going to mix Apex and X Forged just because I'm anal so I suppose I'll wait on the new Apex and see if those mix well or my current Apex.

 

I have a blended set of the new 2018 MBs (pw-7) and the 2013 X forged and they transition perfectly. These look longer from heel to toe than the 2013s so I don't know how well they will blend. The new MBs are definitely compact and more squared off than the existing Apex Pros.

 

I was just lucky to get my hands on the new MBs and brand new 2013 X Forgeds in the long irons so I am good for a couple season (this is my favorite iron setup i have ever had).

 

You were the one I was hoping would show up and answer my question but you skirted it! lol. So are these what are being show to US accounts as the new forged cb?

[sandy]

Still like the 07 forged as their best iron ever. They sure are bringing tons of new product out. You hope they don't have a dud in the mix as that could be a financial opps sinking this much money in R&D and new product. Obviously the huge success of the Epic woods this year will be hard to duplicate and probably is funding a lot of this new product. Only as good as your last new product I guess..

[Hot Rod 71]

To anyone who has held one of these in their hands......

 

Is the finish like the original Apex Pros or like the CF16 line?

 

The original Apex Pros looked rough after a few rounds.

[DTown3011]

One thing I'm slightly confused about as a Cally fan about this release as it pertains to the blended set. I can't wait to get my hands on the 8-PW in the new Apex MB when it's released but I will need something in the 5,6,7 different. I'm not going to mix Apex and X Forged just because I'm anal so I suppose I'll wait on the new Apex and see if those mix well or my current Apex.

 

X-Forged UT!