Callaway X-18 Irons

Goal Of Iron Set: For players seeking more shotmaking performance characteristics on the course.

From Callaway: According to Callaway the X-18 combine "the ideal balance of performance and forgiveness in irons".

We Say: The X-18 replace the X-16, while continuing the extreme notch weighting and deep undercut channel technologies which are patented to Callaway and only appear in their irons.

The 360 Degree Undercut Channel rolls weight behind the face to concentrate mass around the perimeter for forgiveness and stability. Moving mass toward the perimeter thins the clubface for an enlarged and efficient hitting area, and stabilizes the clubhead by moving weight out and away for more resistance to twisting and a more forgiving club - even on off-centre hits.

The set also has a large sweet spot caused by the thin face which results from the perimeter weighting.

In Conclusion: A step up from the Callaway Big Bertha Fusion Irons giving a little less forgiveness and a little more feel and control. An iron set for the mid-handicappers rather than high-handicappers.