Guys,

Looking at getting a new set of irons. Play off nine at the minute. Want something midsize & with some playability but not too harsh.

Only had a brief hit of the new X-20 Tour Irons in the nets while at a golf retail shop, gave a nice soft feeling when I hit it out of the middle of the bat & don't look as chunky as other Callaway gear.

Anyone got a set or used them - what are they like?

Notice they have this new Project X shaft with no steps - Are these suppose to be the "best" shaft in an iron with the right flex?

Just interested in any feedback. My club pro stocks Callaway gear, will give them a run on course before considering purchasing.

Hi

I was in a special demo day hosted by Callaway when they are about to release the X20 and new FT series.

Before I am going to say how good it is, its very, very important to understand that the shaft is the engine of a golf club. The best shaft is the one that's properly fitted to suit the player. ProjectX certainly is one of the more premium option on the market but it won't do any good to you if it doesn't fit you.

I am not as strong as I used to, but I saw the young blokes hitting the ProjectX 6.5 very, very well. I am more enjoy the NS 850 version I tried.

Assuming you got a Australian handicap 9 this should be a very good iron for you. Its forgiving on miss hit and the workability is almost as good as other irons that designed for better player. I think it still look a little thick from the top. I will give it a 9/10, consider it is targetting high single digit to mid teen handicap players. It does delivery what these players need.

If you are in Melbourne, go to their fitting center and allow them to make a set thats fit for you, don't limit yourself on the ProjectX shaft.

QUOTE: miz @ Apr 5 2007, 08:06 AM

ProjectX certainly is one of the more premium option on the market but it won't do any good to you if it doesn't fit you.

except that there is a distinct difference between a Project X and a Project X Flighted. The flighted shafts are the stock shaft and are in there to make it easier for the average Joe to get the long irons airborne.

Great looking sticks, X forged look yummier though

ive had a hit of them and found them pretty easy to work both ways, only way is to go out and try them...

I had a bash and liked them - then I had a go with the new Cal Forged irons - mmmmmmmm yummy

QUOTE: miz @ Apr 5 2007, 08:06 AM

Before I am going to say how good it is, its very, very important to understand that the shaft is the engine of a golf club. The best shaft is the one that's properly fitted to suit the player. ProjectX certainly is one of the more premium option on the market but it won't do any good to you if it doesn't fit you.

Wrong. The shaft is NOT the engine of the golf club. It does not add power to the swing, it merely transmits the power generated by the swing to the ball. Think of the shaft more like the drive train of a car, conveying the power from the engine to the wheels.

That said, it is obviously important to choose the correct shaft. Not because the right shaft will add power, but because the wrong shaft will misdirect power and cost you distance and accuracy.

Project X are high priced shafts of reasonable quality. I am currently using them in my irons. However, their tolerences, at least as far as weight goes, are not very tight. I certainly will not be using them in future sets and will probably look at the Dynamic Gold Black for my next set.

Mick

QUOTE: vman @ Apr 5 2007, 06:11 PM

The shaft is NOT the engine of the golf club. It does not add power to the swing, it merely transmits the power generated by the swing to the ball. Think of the shaft more like the drive train of a car, conveying the power from the engine to the wheels.

Absolutley correct. I hate this old adage... and it was crap even before Wishon did his experiments.

I have to say that I am more of a fan of the rifle flighted. Theblack gold just kill you on bad days, I find them a hard shaft to hit consistantly.

what do u mean virge i hit the black golds well all the time

QUOTE: beanbag @ Apr 8 2007, 01:20 AM

what do u mean virge i hit the black golds well all the time

I have problems with distance control with them... to stiff in the butt section for my swing I guess.

You need to really be able to crush the ball to use these shafts.

QUOTE: miz @ Apr 5 2007, 08:06 AM

If you are in Melbourne, go to their fitting center and allow them to make a set thats fit for you, don't limit yourself on the ProjectX shaft.

how much extra to the price does the fitting generally cost?

I think it's $100 but that can be applied as a discount if you buy Callaway clubs.

PT

i've always stayed away from the x-14, x16 etc clubs because i found the top-line at address just too chunky. i liked the look of the pro-series, always, but shyed away because my handicap was 18-20.

i'm in the market for some new irons and i reckon the x-20's could be the go. they don't seem as huge as the others at address. while i love the look of the x-20 tours, i think they are for lower handicaps.

i learnt to play with my dad's old blades, and i still can't get used to massive top line clubs.

the r7 o/s also feel nice, yet not as huge as previous TM irons.

i might try that whole fitting bizzo down at the callaway centre.