'13 Callaway X Forged Iron Pics (updated 2/2/13 w/ more Pics)

[Dscvrr St Louis]

Irons update!! ..Played one of my Favorite Tracks in St Louis...Forest Park Golf Course! Had good weather with a cold front moving in tonight. This was only the second time I have played the X Forged...and since a month had past since La Costa...I had been changing the swing quite a bit and grooving it some going in to work at GG early. So I was eager to play the X Forged of course, but also to see how the swing worked on the course versus just in the Sim at work.
Well...the irons are amazingly good! Very solid feel and just a perfect mid-high ball flight..penetrating and dead freaking straight! In the mid to long irons I was getting a baby 4 yard fade...works for me. The new swing was super solid with the irons in general and I got to a variety of shots today, big cut with the 3 iron...no problem, knockdown with the 8 iron under some tree's...no problem. Basically could do whatever I needed to do with them with confidence..already! the look is so pure..feel is the same, but the ease of hit is really really easy to pull off! I am not going to go into distance as they are only 1 degree stronger than my TM's, but the distance when hitting the same iron a few times today was spot on repeatedly.

[birdiedoublebogey]

has anyone ordered / played these babies with S300s????

[Dscvrr St Louis]

I am pretty sure that all of us were Ctaper, Pxi, or graphite.

[birdiedoublebogey]

these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.

[Dscvrr St Louis]

[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358038865' post='6217503']
these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.
[/quote]

what are you playing right now? they are easier to hit than you would expect....more forgiving than quite a few players forged cavities on the market.

[bama11]

[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358039046' post='6217515']
[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358038865' post='6217503']
these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.
[/quote]

what are you playing right now? they are easier to hit than you would expect....more forgiving than quite a few players forged cavities on the market.
[/quote] What shaft did you go with? C-Taper or PXI?

[ladahl]

[quote name='bama11' timestamp='1358039748' post='6217567']
[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358039046' post='6217515']
[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358038865' post='6217503']
these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.
[/quote]

what are you playing right now? they are easier to hit than you would expect....more forgiving than quite a few players forged cavities on the market.
[/quote] What shaft did you go with? C-Taper or PXI?
[/quote]
I think Leif wnt C-T X SS 1X

[bama11]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358039814' post='6217573']
[quote name='bama11' timestamp='1358039748' post='6217567']
[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358039046' post='6217515']
[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358038865' post='6217503']
these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.
[/quote]

what are you playing right now? they are easier to hit than you would expect....more forgiving than quite a few players forged cavities on the market.
[/quote] What shaft did you go with? C-Taper or PXI?
[/quote]
I think Leif wnt C-T X SS 1X
[/quote] Wow!

[Dscvrr St Louis]

I went Ctaper in X flex Soft-stepped 1 time, what I have in my TM's. I am around 94 mph with the 6 iron. Love the smoothness of the Ctapers, I load the shaft pretty solidly, but have a shallow AOA with the irons, not a digger by any means. I am very weight dependent on shafts...130 is perfect for me so X flex works best and I love the feel and results.

Correct Lance...good memory!!

[bama11]

[quote name='bama11' timestamp='1358040036' post='6217593']
[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358039814' post='6217573']
[quote name='bama11' timestamp='1358039748' post='6217567']
[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358039046' post='6217515']
[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358038865' post='6217503']
these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.
[/quote]

what are you playing right now? they are easier to hit than you would expect....more forgiving than quite a few players forged cavities on the market.
[/quote] What shaft did you go with? C-Taper or PXI?
[/quote]
I think Leif wnt C-T X SS 1X
[/quote] Wow!
[/quote] I think I am going to order the PXI +1/2 over standard 6.0, I haven't hit the C-Taper

[ladahl]

Try the C-Tapers... The weight dispersion is PERFECT! The PXI , for me (quicker tempo) are too light

Im a total "feel" playet, and my swing can get REAL quick... the heavier shaft allows for "less" F-U's

[Dscvrr St Louis]

I love the feel of the PXi, just too light for me. I think the PXi is a great shaft for those who like it a touch lighter weight. The demo's felt really good to me with that shaft, just had to smooth the club to hit it...luckily they had some in a Ctaper to hit also...though I think I can put Ctapers in anything and like the feel.

[bama11]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358040258' post='6217621']
Try the C-Tapers... The weight dispersion is PERFECT! The PXI , for me (quicker tempo) are too light
[/quote] OK I will, I was really leaning toward the C-Taper having played the KBS Tour shafts that I really like. Any similarity to the Tour KBS? And a huge Thank you to all of you guys answering all of our questions!

[birdiedoublebogey]

[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358039046' post='6217515']
[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358038865' post='6217503']
these are probably above my play level but I cant stay out of this thread. They are soooooo beautiful.
[/quote]

what are you playing right now? they are easier to hit than you would expect....more forgiving than quite a few players forged cavities on the market.
[/quote]

Mp53,and just got ap2

[ladahl]

[quote name='bama11' timestamp='1358040492' post='6217647']
[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358040258' post='6217621']
Try the C-Tapers... The weight dispersion is PERFECT! The PXI , for me (quicker tempo) are too light
[/quote] OK I will, I was really leaning toward the C-Taper having played the KBS Tour shafts that I really like. Any similarity to the Tour KBS? And a huge Thank you to all of you guys answering all of our questions!
[/quote]

Unreal feel with the C-Tapers. Yes, GREAT performance, but the FEEL!

[ladahl]

Leif, I miss ya buddy! Saving some $ for a trip in Iowa to meet ya this Spring.

[Dscvrr St Louis]

KBS Tours are very good shafts, but the smoothness goes to the Ctapers ..50/50 balance points make them very easy to swing, even easier than the Tours, IMO. and the feel is quite a bit softer with the Ctapers. If you have a TM or Mizuno fitting cart available at a store near you have them make something up with a Ctaper and then the Tour and see what you think of the difference.

As to MP53 and AP2...truthfully, these are pretty easy to hit, head is smaller than either of what you listed, but I really don't feel like they are any less forgiving in the X Forged....really don't. Hit them first and decide on your own....

[Dscvrr St Louis]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358040692' post='6217671']
Leif, I miss ya buddy! Saving some $ for a trip in Iowa to meet ya this Spring.
[/quote]

You know it Lance...felt bad for you up there in the snow while I was playing...felt bad, but wasn't going to stay home!! LOL! We are getting sleet and freezing rain here tonight..so HAD to play.

[ladahl]

I think the MP-53 and X-Forged are close.... The AP2's for some reason I SUCK at striking

[bama11]

[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358041013' post='6217697']
KBS Tours are very good shafts, but the smoothness goes to the Ctapers ..50/50 balance points make them very easy to swing, even easier than the Tours, IMO. and the feel is quite a bit softer with the Ctapers. If you have a TM or Mizuno fitting cart available at a store near you have them make something up with a Ctaper and then the Tour and see what you think of the difference.

As to MP53 and AP2...truthfully, these are pretty easy to hit, head is smaller than either of what you listed, but I really don't feel like they are any less forgiving in the X Forged....really don't. Hit them first and decide on your own....
[/quote] Thanks for the info, I will go do that this week.

[birdiedoublebogey]

How big are these irons? Compared to ap2 and muzuno

[ladahl]

I would say w/o side by side: smallest to biggest
heel to toe: 53, X, AP
topline: 53/X, AP
deepness: 53, X/AP

What you think Leif?

[golfware]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358040258' post='6217621']
Try the C-Tapers... The weight dispersion is PERFECT! The PXI , for me (quicker tempo) are too light

Im a total "feel" playet, and my swing can get REAL quick... the heavier shaft allows for "less" F-U's
[/quote]

The PXi is awesome!! Hitting the ball like crap right now. But when I WAS hitting it decently, they are awesome. Truth be told, I couldn't hit an X HOt well right now. But it's is 45* outside so I don't put any stock into it.

[birdiedoublebogey]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358041725' post='6217745']
I would say w/o side by side: smallest to biggest
heel to toe: 53, X, AP
topline: 53/X, AP
deepness: 53, X/AP

What you think Leif?
[/quote]

wow you think they are bigger than the mp 53s? If so Ill order a set!!!!!!!!!

lol I do need to hit them they look fricken sick

[Dscvrr St Louis]

[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358041420' post='6217733']
How big are these irons? Compared to ap2 and muzuno
[/quote]

X forged smaller than either. Measured it against a 712 CB the other night, the X forged was smaller, but just a touch all around!

[birdiedoublebogey]

[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1358044895' post='6217955']
[quote name='tigerslions78' timestamp='1358041420' post='6217733']
How big are these irons? Compared to ap2 and muzuno
[/quote]

X forged smaller than either. Measured it against a 712 CB the other night, the X forged was smaller, but just a touch all around!
[/quote]

thats what it looks like in pics, they look small

[golfware]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358041725' post='6217745']
I would say w/o side by side: smallest to biggest
heel to toe: 53, X, AP
topline: 53/X, AP
deepness: 53, X/AP

What you think Leif?
[/quote]

Pretty spot on.

[bama11]

So they are really small, I played the Adams A12 Pro irons and switched to the i20's so there will be a huge visual difference switching from the I20's!

[birdiedoublebogey]

[quote name='golfware' timestamp='1358045197' post='6217987']
[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358041725' post='6217745']
I would say w/o side by side: smallest to biggest
heel to toe: 53, X, AP
topline: 53/X, AP
deepness: 53, X/AP

What you think Leif?
[/quote]

Pretty spot on.
[/quote]

well they all must be pretty similar then because I think the 53s are a tad bigger than the AP2s - in the short irons for sure

[Dscvrr St Louis]

[quote name='golfware' timestamp='1358045197' post='6217987']
[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1358041725' post='6217745']
I would say w/o side by side: smallest to biggest
heel to toe: 53, X, AP
topline: 53/X, AP
deepness: 53, X/AP

What you think Leif?
[/quote]

Pretty spot on.
[/quote]

I am pretty sure smaller than MP53...