Callaway X Forged CB - Initial Thoughts

[new2g0lf]

13 minutes ago, JStang said:

I have a set of these inbound to compare to my 620 CB's. I hope to get some swings in before traveling for the holidays and will let you guys know my thoughts. 

Which shafts did you go with?

[JStang]

7 minutes ago, new2g0lf said:

Which shafts did you go with?

 

Modus 130X in the X Forged CB and Project X LZ 6.5 in the 620 CB's 

[new2g0lf]

2 minutes ago, JStang said:

 

Modus 130X in the X Forged CB and Project X LZ 6.5 in the 620 CB's 

Will be curious want your backspin numbers are and descent angle.  I'm finding the CB's have a lot less backspin than other irons, was curious if they are better with the Project X IO shafts Callaway paired with them.  

 

[JStang]

29 minutes ago, new2g0lf said:

Will be curious want your backspin numbers are and descent angle.  I'm finding the CB's have a lot less backspin than other irons, was curious if they are better with the Project X IO shafts Callaway paired with them.  

 

 

I have a SkyTrak so I will get some data. I expect them to spin about 500 RPM's less in the mid and short irons than my 620 CB's due to lofts alone. 

 

Loft comparison:

 

                           4       5       6       7        8       9      PW
620 CB              24    27    31    35    39    43    47

X Forged            23   26    29    33    37    41     45

Edited December 21, 2020 by JStang

[leftycabe]

On 11/26/2020 at 7:07 AM, Red4282 said:

Dreaming for the day callaway comes back with an 07 endo x forged.  Sigh.

 

 

I had these and they were SO PURE! 

[new2g0lf]

I've been spending more time on the GC2 and despite the lower backspin numbers I'm pretty happy with them.  The Project X IO shaft does create more backspin than the KBS shafts I opted for when I found out the delay on the IO's.  I've been working on creating more lag in my swing and getting the launch angle down a bit to increase the backspin and get a 45* angle of descent (at around 42-43 now).  Dispersion is really good with them and I'm able to fade or draw the ball pretty easily.  At some point I may just swap out the shafts if I can't get the numbers where I'd like them to be.  

 

[dmeeksDC]

Got to see these in hand and they are a sharp looking iron. Put them next to several competitors and preferred the look of the X Forged CBs. Nice compact profile. 

[JStang]

Mine were delivered late by the post office and are waiting for me when I get home tomorrow. I plan on hitting the range on New Year’s Day and I am playing on the 2nd.

[cardoustie]

I saw the full set live in a Golf Galaxy in Myrtle last night and love the look of them .. I also have some ‘18 UT’s and an ‘18 x-forged 7i fwiw

 

They are the right size and look for me, satin and with a slightly over sized head and thinner top line that a lot of irons in a similar size

 

MMT at no up charge is a big bonus, 95 has my eye, will try and hit demo in Florida next week

 

I do not mind the PW but hey I was one of the rare guys that liked the look of my old fav blade PW ... the mp-37

[wam78]

Curious to hear more reviews as well.  I was a big fan of the 18 x forged.  Would love to hear any comparisons between those 2 specifically.

[staysober for golf]

Apex pro 19 are my fav but i do like the new 21 line and it appears there is a lot more to come so i would wait.

[tgoodspe1991]

Very interested in these irons. Some of the best iron shots I've consistently hit in a long, long time were with the X-Forged 18 (why did I get rid of them again?!).

 

Anyone compare the new X Forged CB and the Cobra MIM King Tour irons?

 

Seems like these two are right in the same bracket of "slightly" oversized players CB irons.

 

 

[cardoustie]

Just hit these in Destin, the feel is WOW, 7i spin at 5900 .. perfect

 

I think I may need to order with MMT 105 and go 1 strong, 1 flat and plus 3/4”

 

Even at 33 loft and plus 1/2” steel if was getting low 170’s carry.  The MMT 95 feels great .... maybe will soft step the 105’S

[krod10359]

How is everyone liking the xforged cb now? been a over a month now since release. Give me some pros and cons

[xandersingh]

6 hours ago, krod10359 said:

How is everyone liking the xforged cb now? been a over a month now since release. Give me some pros and cons

currently still waiting on a set i ordered a month ago. seems like theyre having some issue keeping the heads in stock

[krod10359]

6 hours ago, xandersingh said:

currently still waiting on a set i ordered a month ago. seems like theyre having some issue keeping the heads in stock

Wow, just ordered mine. 

[xandersingh]

1 hour ago, krod10359 said:

Wow, just ordered mine. 

ya i was originally estimated at 1-2 weeks. now its looking like its gonna be 8 weeks total

[Lobber]

It’s been a bit since I started the thread. In a few words I love them.  Looks, feel, consistency and distance control continue to be excellent.  Some of the best Feeling I have ever owned.  Pretty forgiving too.  Not super game

improvement forgiving but pretty darn good.  And I love the MMT shafts

[cardoustie]

Well my pro just got off the phone with our Callaway rep and they will put 105s in for me ... much better than soft stepping the TX I feel

 

placing order today

[GarretG]

Definitely my favorite iron in a few years. 

[Red4282]

I saw them in hand the other day and got more of an x12 vibe than a 07xforged. Just not For me, or my eyes.

[wam78]

I hit these yesterday for the first time.  Wow!  Super soft on center contact.  They look great at address as well.  A little more offset than I like, but not enough to completely turn me off.  I would bend them a little weak.  Not crazy about the IO shaft.  Curious to see how they feel with the different weight plates.

[cardoustie]

Wooo wooo

Pro contacted me .. new irons shipping tomorrow somehow and here Monday . .except the gapper 

[puttingmatt]

Had the 13's, very nice, have the 18's, keeping these great irons. See no  reason to change, these check all the boxes.

[krod10359]

Mine should be here Friday!!

[Mookieb10]

On 11/26/2020 at 8:07 AM, Red4282 said:

Dreaming for the day callaway comes back with an 07 endo x forged.  Sigh.

 

 

Were the 09’s endo forged? I played the groves off my 09’s... 7 years or so. They felt really soft. 

[Red4282]

45 minutes ago, Mookieb10 said:

Were the 09’s endo forged? I played the groves off my 09’s... 7 years or so. They felt really soft. 

Yep believe so

[jimb]

I have had my X Forged CB irons for a while now and have hit them at the range a great deal and on the course a few times.  Mine are 5-PW and have the IO shafts in them in the 6.0 flex.  They advertise the IO shafts as having the same DNA as the Xi shafts, but I don't see it or feel it.  The IO shafts feel significantly firmer and the flight is more mid or low mid.  I had my 2013 X Forged shafted with the Xi in the 6.0 and they feel smoother to me.  I am thinking of adjusting the loft on these to get a little higher launch.

 

 

[Pepperturbo]

@Red4282 - I agree. 

 

In 2006, I bought the original Callaway X-Forged 2-PW with PX6.0, and played them till 2017.  Still have them in the garage, only shafted for guests.  They are great clubs.  Less than a year after I bought them, Callaway introduced a 2nd version that was more forgiving than the first.  First wasn't selling as well as they had hoped.  The Second version did better in the market, but I didn't like what they did to make them easier to hit.

[Red4282]

2 hours ago, Pepperturbo said:

@Red4282 - I agree. 

 

In 2006, I bought the original Callaway X-Forged 2-PW with PX6.0, and played them till 2017.  Still have them in the garage, only shafted for guests.  They are great clubs.  Less than a year after I bought them, Callaway introduced a 2nd version that was more forgiving than the first.  First wasn't selling as well as they had hoped.  The Second version did better in the market, but I didn't like what they did to make them easier to hit.

Yea the 07 were if not the GOAT players cavities, its up there. I tried so many sets to find a replacement until i settled on the 620cbs. I just think at this point they should name it something different because its more x20 that xforged in my opinion.