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

[golfware]

Oh man!! Just think. The X Proto Utility iron in 3 and 4 and this set in 5-PW. Whoa. Hum....

[ragnrk]

Definitely one of the better looking Callaway irons in recent memory. Almost on the same level as the MP-64s. The big seller for me would be stock PXi shafts?!?!?!1111 nowai.

[tinman]

[quote name='golfware' timestamp='1351027433' post='5835513']
Oh man!! Just think. The X Proto Utility iron in 3 and 4 and this set in 5-PW. Whoa. Hum....
[/quote] +1 That sounds about perfect!!!!

[Wooderson]

My Ping I20's just had their fate sealed. I was debating on making the move to Bridgestone J40's, but now it is a given that I will own these.

[boxerjoe2011]

these look great, but I am still waiting for Callaway to produce a set of traditional forged irons, perhaps in high chrome with their endo forging. Until then, I am going to stick with MP 69's and look to Callaway to always upgrade my current Callaway driver.

[KYMAR]

[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1351009454' post='5833667']
[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1351009238' post='5833629']
[quote name='GoogleMe' timestamp='1351009005' post='5833603']
I KNEW THEY WERE GOING TO RUIN THEM BY ADDIND BADGES !!!!!!!!

They were perfect with NO badges.
[/quote]

It's a "Callaway" and an "X", hardly worthy of full "badging". To each his own I guess. And you can always remove them with a little heat.
[/quote]
That's vanilla compared to what OEMs are doing these days. Man, I wish I could hit these. I need more of a cavity.
[/quote]

Hack.

But seriously T, These look nicely perimeter weighted, at least along the toe line. It's not like these are classic blades and i bet they are pretty darn forgiving with technology built into them.

Well done to the boys and girls at callaway! Beautiful clubs that I will look forward to trying come spring demo days.

[zakkozuchowski]

Check the original story, which has been updated for more information on loft.

[quote name='monkeynaut' timestamp='1351022662' post='5834929']
These look sweet but I have some questions:
A) Any loft info?
2) Are these guaranteed to be 17 yards longer? Some of us will require than in a club purchase.
On the Other Hand) Do these come in white?
IV) Will there be a line of matching flat bill caps?

I'll take my answers off air.
[/quote]

[smackygolf]

[quote name='dfreshley' timestamp='1351027182' post='5835483']
[i]Gents,
FWIW, only the KBS C-Taper, which was a mid season offering, was an upfit cost in the 2011-2012 Razr X Forged. We fit a lot of players in KBS Tour, or Project X and Nippon 990's & 1180's based on desired ball flight and spin since they all cost the same to the consumer.
Although I have not yet got a confirmation, I BELIEVE the PXI's are stock offering, and if you wanted to go C-Taper, they will not have any upcharge... basically all steel is No Charge!!!!

I will update once I get the confirmation...
[/quote]

Dude, PXi as stock has been confirmed for over a week.

[TrueTemper]

[quote name='Bogey's Belly' timestamp='1351012750' post='5834005']
[quote name='andef' timestamp='1351012465' post='5833987']
PXi as a stock shaft?!? Awesome move by Callaway!
[/quote]


I'm not all that familiar w/ the PXi, can you give me a brief rundown of the benefits? I was not a fan of PX or PX Flighted b/c they ballooned on me, badly. I currently use C-Tapers & was hoping Callaway would offer KBS @ no upcharge b/c Phil & Ernie are now KBS guys.
[/quote]

Just wanted to jump in to provide some info on PXi. PXi features a reduced spin rate to both the standard Project X and Project X Flighted. Therefore, you should see a more rounded ball flight that gets through the wind much better. We’ve seen many players pick up a ½ to full club in distance due to the moderate spin rates and slightly higher launch conditions.

[TrueTemper]

[quote name='Bogey's Belly' timestamp='1351015420' post='5834213']
[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1351013481' post='5834067']
[quote name='Dscvrr St Louis' timestamp='1351013362' post='5834055']
[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1351013202' post='5834045']
[quote name='Bogey's Belly' timestamp='1351009186' post='5833625']
Chad or Harry,

Is PXi the stock shaft option? Any thoughts of adding KBS shafts as a no upgrade option, considering Mickelson & Els seem to be using KBS now?
[/quote]

Yes on PXi, yes on no upcharge KBS Tour
[/quote]

Smacky--so upcharge on Ctapers???
[/quote]

First I was told no upcharge, then yes upcharge, then 2 days ago--no upcharge. I would assume they are trying to assess the market on those. Hopefully, they'll stay at "no upcharge."
[/quote]

Thanks for all the info & quick responses.

Is the PXi designed to increase the height of ball flight?
[/quote]

PXi ball flight is slightly higher to the original PX. The shaft was specifically designed to reduce spin so the ball flight in windy conditions is outstanding…the wind plays very little effect on shot trajectory and distance into the wind or strong crosswind situations.

[golfware]

The more and more I look at the irons the more an more I wish they were available NOW!! It's like Christmas in October!!

[speeder757]

Not that they need it, but I will second what True Temper just said ..... The PXi is crazy into the wind..... The ball seems to pierce right thru the wind....

[dfreshley]

[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1351029078' post='5835639']
[quote name='dfreshley' timestamp='1351027182' post='5835483']
[i]Gents,
FWIW, only the KBS C-Taper, which was a mid season offering, was an upfit cost in the 2011-2012 Razr X Forged. We fit a lot of players in KBS Tour, or Project X and Nippon 990's & 1180's based on desired ball flight and spin since they all cost the same to the consumer.
Although I have not yet got a confirmation, I BELIEVE the PXI's are stock offering, and if you wanted to go C-Taper, they will not have any upcharge... basically all steel is No Charge!!!!

I will update once I get the confirmation...
[/quote]

Dude, PXi as stock has been confirmed for over a week.
[/quote]

I saw them, heads only about 10 days ago and the "stock" offering had yet to be confirmed by the area sales team... there was speculation that they may be KBS Tour as stock... but if we go the same route as 2011-2012, it wont matter either way

[Bogey's Belly]

After reading the article on the front page, I really want to see a side by side pic of these and the Razr X Forged. I am much more a visual person and need to see pics of the differences/improvements described in the article. Even w/ a MSRP of $999.99, I can’t wait for these and lifting the embargo early gives me extra time to save up.

[ironsman]

These irons are absolutely gorgeous!

[tbowles411]

[quote name='KYMAR' timestamp='1351028377' post='5835585']
[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1351009454' post='5833667']
[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1351009238' post='5833629']
[quote name='GoogleMe' timestamp='1351009005' post='5833603']
I KNEW THEY WERE GOING TO RUIN THEM BY ADDIND BADGES !!!!!!!!

They were perfect with NO badges.
[/quote]

It's a "Callaway" and an "X", hardly worthy of full "badging". To each his own I guess. And you can always remove them with a little heat.
[/quote]
That's vanilla compared to what OEMs are doing these days. Man, I wish I could hit these. I need more of a cavity.
[/quote]

Hack.

But seriously T, These look nicely perimeter weighted, at least along the toe line. It's not like these are classic blades and i bet they are pretty darn forgiving with technology built into them.

Well done to the boys and girls at callaway! Beautiful clubs that I will look forward to trying come spring demo days.
[/quote]
Then I'll definitely have to give them a shot. It won't hurt right?

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1351029078' post='5835639']
[quote name='dfreshley' timestamp='1351027182' post='5835483']
[i]Gents,
FWIW, only the KBS C-Taper, which was a mid season offering, was an upfit cost in the 2011-2012 Razr X Forged. We fit a lot of players in KBS Tour, or Project X and Nippon 990's & 1180's based on desired ball flight and spin since they all cost the same to the consumer.
Although I have not yet got a confirmation, I BELIEVE the PXI's are stock offering, and if you wanted to go C-Taper, they will not have any upcharge... basically all steel is No Charge!!!!

I will update once I get the confirmation...
[/quote]

Dude, PXi as stock has been confirmed for over a week.
[/quote]

SG, I always l[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1351029078' post='5835639']
[quote name='dfreshley' timestamp='1351027182' post='5835483']
[i]Gents,
FWIW, only the KBS C-Taper, which was a mid season offering, was an upfit cost in the 2011-2012 Razr X Forged. We fit a lot of players in KBS Tour, or Project X and Nippon 990's & 1180's based on desired ball flight and spin since they all cost the same to the consumer.
Although I have not yet got a confirmation, I BELIEVE the PXI's are stock offering, and if you wanted to go C-Taper, they will not have any upcharge... basically all steel is No Charge!!!!

I will update once I get the confirmation...
[/quote]

Dude, PXi as stock has been confirmed for over a week.
[/quote]

SG, I always love reading your posts. You are the man!!!

[hayzooos]

I figured the picture with Phil was solely for marketing purposes....is it true he might actually bag the whole set? That, in my opinion, would speak volumes about these clubs.

I noticed the change on the front page includes some info about loft, and how the PW is now 46*. I've been playing a 52* gap wedge and 58* wedge for years. Anyone have good insight on if that's too much of a gap? I'm thinking it's right on the border because I don't know if I'm up for relearning the game from 120 and in considering its the most important part...

[bouche03]

I love this iron! Pretty crazy day with club announcements!

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='bouche03' timestamp='1351034905' post='5836039']
I love this iron! Pretty crazy day with club announcements!
[/quote]

You got that right. My head is still spinning....

[smackygolf]

[quote name='dfreshley' timestamp='1351030653' post='5835759']
[quote name='smackygolf' timestamp='1351029078' post='5835639']
[quote name='dfreshley' timestamp='1351027182' post='5835483']
[i]Gents,
FWIW, only the KBS C-Taper, which was a mid season offering, was an upfit cost in the 2011-2012 Razr X Forged. We fit a lot of players in KBS Tour, or Project X and Nippon 990's & 1180's based on desired ball flight and spin since they all cost the same to the consumer.
Although I have not yet got a confirmation, I BELIEVE the PXI's are stock offering, and if you wanted to go C-Taper, they will not have any upcharge... basically all steel is No Charge!!!!

I will update once I get the confirmation...
[/quote]

Dude, PXi as stock has been confirmed for over a week.
[/quote]

I saw them, heads only about 10 days ago and the "stock" offering had yet to be confirmed by the area sales team... there was speculation that they may be KBS Tour as stock... but if we go the same route as 2011-2012, it wont matter either way
[/quote]

The Callaway guys on HERE confirmed it when I asked them who to thank for making that decision

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/731927-new-members-to-the-forum-talk-to-vp-team-at-callaway-easyyy/page__st__180#entry5776639

[javierruis]

I thought the day would belong to Taylor Made, but Callaway has down poured on their parade!

[Sean2]

These are fantastic looking irons. I was thinking of purchasing a set of the MB's next spring, but I may have to give these serious consideration.

[monkeynaut]

I might have missed this but will there be an AW in a 50-ish, or so, to go along with these?

[Bogey's Belly]

Does anyone know which iron is pictured here, i.e. 6 iron, 8 iron, etc.?


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[Zunes]

Gorgeous clubs. Would love to see an entire callaway lineup with this type of style. Unfortunately we've already seen the x hot and they don't look as good.

[slicktry]

Good job Callaway!!!!!

God Bless
Jer

[robengel]

nice looking clubs, may have to test them along with the mizunos before purchase

[Guia]

I like the older X forged better for looks. These have too much going on.

[StarFleetGolfer]

Those look awesome. Might give my Mizzy and cmb's competition.