For the better players who like the look of a blade but wants a little more forgiveness, Callaway has released the X Forged 2018 irons. Compact and sleek, these irons deliver trajectory control, feel, and shot shaping ability better players desire. Taking design cues with feedback from Tour players, including Phil Mickelson, these beauties are sure to stand out. Here’s what you need to know about the X Forged 2018 irons.

Callaway X Forged 2018 Irons Features

Looks

X Forged 2018 irons have the compact, simple look of a blade at address. The top line is relatively thin and the muscle back in the center of the cavity gives you the right feel in the right places.  A minimal amount of peripheral weighting and slightly longer blade length provide a little more forgiveness, compared to the new Apex MBs (which is nice). This version of the X Forged 2018 irons is more angular than the previous model, debuting in 2013. The angles add to the sleek, aggressive look of the irons.

Face

The clubface of the X Forged 2018 irons features Callaway’s 20V grooves. Tour players love these grooves because they maximize control and reduce the likelihood of fliers from the rough. So, no matter the conditions, you get consistent distances. The CG location in each club is also optimized for higher ball flight in long irons and a flatter trajectory in scoring clubs.

Feel

The irons provide exceptional feel and high-performance thanks to the extremely precise triple net forging process. The soles have a slightly round leading and trailing edge for excellent turf interaction from a variety of lies and conditions. The lofts of the X Forged 2018 irons are slightly stronger than the MB irons. However, they’re close enough to make a combo set a great option for someone looking for a little more forgiveness in the long irons and blade performance and feel in the short irons.

X Forged 2018 Irons: The Last Word

Right and left-handed players can choose from 3-PW with a Project X steel shaft. There are also several shaft upgrades available. Single-digit handicap players who like the look and performance of blades but want a little help will be drawn to the X Forged 2018 irons.

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Rudi Fann

Rudi Fann has been a Class “A” member of the PGA of America since 2008. He began his career in 1998 as the Assistant Golf Professional at Wake Forest Golf Club in Wake Forest, NC. In 2002, Rudi accepted a similar position at Rio Mar Country Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. He spent a year there before moving to Nipomo, CA where he worked at Blacklake Golf Resort. Over the next 10 years, he worked his way from Assistant Golf Professional to Head Golf Professional and finally Director of Golf Operations. In his time at Blacklake, Rudi devoted much of his time to running tournaments and other activities in order to create a social atmosphere at the club. After Blacklake, Rudi spent one year as Head Golf Professional at Paso Robles Golf Club before deciding to return home to North Carolina. Since returning to North Carolina, Rudi has worked with the First Tee of the Triangle helping to instill life skills and core values through the game of golf to local youth.

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