I've been playing with the big bertha irons for about a month now. I really like the feel of the longer irons 7-4. All you need to do is swing smoothly and the club will do the rest. I've gained distance over my previous set (Cleveland TA-7)with the longer irons. The shorter irons are about the same distance as the TA-7's and any other irons. The large head takes getting used to, specially on the shoter irons. So far I haven't been able to make consistent contact with both the PW and GAP Wedge, I can't seem to slide the club under the ball like I used to with my other irons. I think I prefer the more bladed look the shorter irons.

After playing with my Goldwin AVDP's for a number of years I recently started hitting high fades with all my mid range irons. Thinking that the shafts were giving up I decided on new clubs and tested my AVDP 5 iron against the Callaway. Hitting into the "TV Screen" at the store. Sure enough with the same ball speed off the club (100 - 102 mph)I hit 10 high fades of about 145 to 153 yards with the AVDP's and couldn't correct it. Picked up the Callaway 5 and with no adjustment whatsoever hit 10 dead straight from 173 to 183 yards (two below 175 were hit completely off the toe). This does not tell me what would happen on the course with a crisp new ball but convinced me to buy them. Another thing I like about them: I ain't no spring chicken (approaching 60 very fast) and the weight and feel of the AVDP's was very kind on my mild arthritis) the weight of the Callaway is almost the same and the feel actually better.

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No Experience

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Goldwin AVDP, Mizuno, Ping

Just purchased these irons to fit my specs and the shafts are Dynamic Gold S330 Sensicore. I have found these irons to be just what Callaway said they will be. They are forgiving, easy to hit with the wide sole and provide accurate and consistant distance control. The DG shafts allow me to get a more penetrating ball flight to take maximum use of the forgiveness of the face of the irons. Interestingly, I have found the long irons a pleasure to hit. So much so that I have ordered the 2 and 3 irons for teeing off on tighter fairways. The short irons have taken a bit more time to get used to but they too have predicable distance control. I have had a tendancy to hit these irons "thin" on occasion but that is better than hitting them fat. They are of course more difficult to work than blades, but it can be done, and from the rough too. Right-to-left shots a little easier to hit than left-to-right. Distances are dependant on a persons ability, but the 9-iron hits 140, 7 goes 165, 5-190 and the 4 about 210. Off the deck and tee shots fly roughly the same distance. Overall, these are exceptional clubs that take a bit getting used to (as do all irons). Once you get fitted for the right lie and shafts and get used to the soles, these are some of the best game improvement irons out there. They are not blades and should not be compared to blades. Callaway did a nice job with this design. The price is competative to other game improvement clubs. Keep an eye out on ebay for a good deal.

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I have had extremely good luck with Callaway Customer Service. The best in the business for the issues I have had to deal with.

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These are nice clubs, but they are designed for a particular type of golfer. They suit the mid to high handicapper. Since my game has been improving, I don't need as much "shot correction" or "forgiveness" as I used to. These clubs are designed to increase the height and decrease slicing of your shots. The soles are very wide, which I found a little tough to get used to. The sound and feel at impact is muted, which is okay, just different. My biggest problem is the extreme offset of the clubs. After finally curing my slice, I started hitting draws and hooks when I got these clubs. It is very difficult for me to correct this, although I can at times. These are great-looking clubs once you get over the wide soles. They feel good to swing. Impact feels a little flat but once you're used to it it's nice. These are better for a higher handicap golfer. I am going to change to different clubs. If you are interested in the Callaway Big Bertha Irons, I will sell mine cheap! They only have a few rounds on them.

I've has these irons for about 6 months, and they are the most forgiving iron I have ever hit. You can hit one half on the grooves and half on the toe it will still make the green if it was a decent swing. Feel is very muted though, and to work the ball, I must make drastic changes in setup. All my high handicap friends absolutely love these irons. I've loaned them out and every one who shoots in the hundreds wanted to buy them. And now they are waiting because I'm going to sell them. Only because I want more feedback and control, and I'm willing to lose a few strokes per round which I'm sure I will to get it. Shafts are the uniflex steel, which are also too soft for me, and a reshaft is so expensive because of bore thru that I'm just going to try new sticks anyway. but the most forgiving club for high handicappers, period.

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callaway has alwaays warrantied all my broken clubs no questions asked and promptly, same with reshafts. awesome

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Great irons for the weekend golfer - large club face helps minimize mis-hits and 3-5 irons exceptionally easy to hit (you must purchase the 3 iron separate from the 4-10.) Highly recommended.

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None

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I absolutely love these clubs! I love the feel of them. I previously owned Top Flites and while I was able to hit for distance and accuracy with them, they did not have that "smooth as velvet" feel that the BB's do. Ely Callaway seems to get some interesting press from people in the industry of golf for various reasons. The bottom line for the consumer and amateur golf nut comes down to the product. All politics aside, Callaway did a marvelous job with this series of clubs and contrary to what some may say, you CAN hit a good fade off these clubs. As far as the aesthetics of this series goes... Anyone can own a boring set of blades. At the very least one can say that they look interesting! I kinda like their looks! Buy them and enjoy.

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I may be in the minority, but I like the looks of the 2002 BB's. The head weight feels just right to me and the addition of the 10-iron was a GREAT idea! If you put a just a decent swing on the ball you will be pleased with the results...they are STRAIGHT! I have had them in my bag now for one month.

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No experience.

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I received a raise at work, first thing I did was buy a new set of Irons. I am so happy that I picked these Callaways they have been nothing but solid for me. It feels like I am finally hitting through the ball. The cost I thought was comparable to other Irons that I looked at.

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Have not had to use.

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I started playing seriously this year after going once or twice a year for the last 5 years. The local greens keepers passed an ordinance forbidding me to play any more unless I promised to improve. Consequently, I was looking for a set of irons that would help me get more distance, control and forgiveness with my limited playing ability. These clubs are just the ticket. They get the ball up in the air very quickly, and the rounded sole really helps on the fat shots. In five rounds playing with these clubs, I've gone from shooting in the high nineties / low 100's to the low nineties. They would have been the high 80's if I could get a handle on the OB drives! These irons are a good 10-15 yards longer, much more forgiving on mis hits, and dead on accurate when struck even moderately well. I realize I don't have a lot of experience to draw on, but for high handicappers like me looking to lower their scores, these sticks are just what I needed. While the price is somewhat steep, what the hell? You only live once. I don't want to be the richest person in the bone orchard! Two thumbs way up!

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Haven't used yet.

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Comparable Orlimar and Cleveland sets for hackers.