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Accuracy |
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The Editors, GOLF MAGAZINE |
The X-16 is not billed as Callaway's most game-improving iron; that
distinction is reserved for the wide-soled Big Bertha or Hawk Eye
VFT. Still, for most testers, the X-16 does not disappoint.
...Interestingly, questions about the club's forgiveness come from
an unlikely source: low handicappers. |
| Don Wilson |
Either I hit every shot perfectly or these are the most forgiving
clubs I've ever played. |
| George Irwin |
This is the only iron I've played that can take a thin hit and truly
make it invisible. |
| Eric Jack |
The X-16 is especially good at minimizing slice spin. |
| Lee Neisler |
They're great on slight mis-hits, but anything more costs me some
distance and direction. |
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Distance |
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The Editors, GOLF MAGAZINE |
The above-average distance is the result of a combination of the
graphite shaft, strong lofts, and lots of sole weighting.
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Feel |
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The Editors, GOLF MAGAZINE |
The graphite-shafted X-16 has a light feel, but testers are divided
-- and not along handicap lines -- about the club's feedback.
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| Jeremy Butler |
I can't feel the difference between good shots and bad. I need more
feel than this to hit finesse shots. |
| Don Ytterberg |
The sense of connecting is really enjoyables. It's a resounding
whack at impact, but not as harsh as other cast clubs. |
| Michael Jo |
Perfectly balanced and stable through impact. The feedback is
immediate. |
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Playability |
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The Editors, GOLF MAGAZINE |
There is little dispute about the ability to produce a high, soaring
trajectory, even with the long irons. The ball flight allows players
to change the way they approach the game. ...Additionally, better
players don't have any trouble shaping shots. |
| Michael Kaye |
I play a fade, but these produce a nice little draw, consistently.
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| Bob McCarthy |
The results are good from any lie. The sole glides through the rough
and refuses to dig. |
| Joe Nagel |
The ability to shape a shot is a pleasant surprise, considering the
game-improvement design. |
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| Customer Review |
Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-16Summary:
Here are the set of irons I have been searching for. This is my first set of
Callaways after the last 5 seasons I played Cleveland TA-7's, Ping i3 and i3
+'s. This set is quite a nice balance of distance with proper trajectory and
sizziling accuracy. The stock graphite shafts are nicely suited for my
moderate smooth tempo swing. I am a 7 handicap who could hit forged blade
irons, but why when this set gives such a more rounded performance. The feel
when hit off the sweetspot is solid, and mis hits are quite playable. I
thought it would be hard to knock the PINGS out of the bag, but this latest
set of Callaway's did it. Expensive, but worth the money.
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X-16 RegularSummary:
Have been in the market for the last 3 months looking for a good replacement
for the Ping ISI-Ks I have been using for the last 5 years.
Shortlisted TaylorMade RAC-OS and the X-16s (Regular & Pro). I only use
steel shafts for my irons as they are easier to work with and dont require
much fine tuning.
Now the choice I made - I picked RACs 5 thru LW and X-16 regulars 3-4 Irons.
To justify this selection I have the following input.
1. X-16 wedges and short irons lack feel and are not suitable for
controlling shots. I could not hit a single low iron no matter where I
positioned the ball are altered by swing. Chipping with the wedges was a
nightmare - there was NO feedback, you could swing and pray thats about it.
The X-16 (Pro) has less offset but is no different from the regular version
in any other department.
The RACs had a better feel and were a lot more workable.
2. The long irons (Mid for some).... the X-16s gave me the benefit of being
able to put the ball in air and be fairly accurate no matter how I was
swinging. Since I donot want to turn pro..I needed good distance and
forgiveness and found this in the X-16s.
I am in the market for a new stand bag and considering the exotic cocktail
in the bag I will buy a Callaway Daytripper and a Taylormade Towel..;-)
Customer Service:
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Model Reviewed:
Callaway X-16 Iron setSummary:
I live in Singapore but play mostly at the Ria Bintan, Ocean Course in
Bintan/Indonesia. (Rated best course in Asia)
I'm a 18 handicap golfer and I bought the Callaway X-16 irons at Pan West in
Singapore, great service. These irons are a dream, especially my short game
has improved. The ball stops dead when it hits the green!
Longer shots from 120 - 160 meters are also easy to manage.
I can really recommend this set for any golfer whose handicap is between
14-24.
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