I have played with Ping Zing copper-head irons for 5 years and can break 80 on a good day. That said, my short game had be on as my consistency with the Pings was always a bit lacking, particularly with the long irons. I just switched to the Great Big Berthas and absolutely love them. They do not provide the feel of a well-struck shot that the Ping's do, but they are MUCH easier to hit. Shot after shot is straight, high, and long. I play about two rounds a week and these irons have increased my enjoyment of the game immensely. Highly recommended for all golfers with a 10+ handicap.

I have been playing these clubs (with memphis 10 shafts) since I purchased them new from Ed Watts in the late 90s. Prior to this I played the Ping Eye 2's. Easiest clubs to hit, and they go where you want it to go, how you want it to go - they just go. I have tried new clubs every year to see what's out there, but nothing comes close to this set.

I can't find a better set of irons - including the wedges. Easy to get out the the rough, sand, and easy to chip, pitch, and knock down with the wedges. I carry all 3 wedges from this set: Aw, Sw, and Lw. The size gives you confidence in your shot. And, if you ever had a problem with shanking or as some call it, hitting the hosel, this will help.

It helps to be a good player, but these clubs make it a lot easier to be a better player.

With everyone going to larger drivers, it's difficult to understand why people still hit standard size irons and wedges today. I see players shank shots every round - sometimes a few times, some times more. If they were playing larger irons, as everyone is with larger drivers, mis-hits would result in better shots and fewer shanks.

If you can get over the fact that they are 10 year old clubs, and that they look huge at address, you will find these clubs help to be a better player. Bigger is better when the bigger part is better. The technology packed into these clubs was and still is better. These were the biggest (and they still may be the biggest), and they still are what I consider to be the BEST.

I hope this helped you a little. Thanks for reading.

These clubs are the best ever made. I've been playing golf for a long time and wanted to buy "the best" in the late '90's. They cost about $2000 at the time. I see them going on ebay now for about a tenth of that price. That's a steal. They're awesome clubs.

Ridiculously priced when they first came out at $2200, and still bad 6 months later at $1600. After they could be had for a decent price, were a very nice option for the mid-high handicapper. I switched from Titleist DCI Gold in 1999 to these. Picked them up in an online auction brand new for about $625. Needed more distance, and was impressed. Easy to hit, a very forgiving club and normally straight. The larger clubface corrects errors and makes this club more of a "score improving club" than a "game improving club", as it allows you to get away with making errors. Great clubs on full shots. Distance control not near as good as my titleists. I've hit anywhere from 130yds to 150yds with the 8 iron, and it makes it harder to judge club selection. Less than full swing is the downfall. The PW has no feel, is worthless on shots close up. Can't chip accurately with the 7 iron, as shots seem to trampoline off the face and it has no feel. I've had them for 9 years and liked them, but am going to go back to Titleist. At this point, I would sacrifice distance for more distance control and short game feel. For any high handicapper, these would definitely make iron play easier though. Mine have the RCH96 graphite. I've never been sold on the Memphis 10 steel. I also never have understood the original marketing segment for these clubs. The $2000 initial price range seems awfully steep for the handicap range suited to the club. I would assume most people willing to pay that ammount would have a game suited to more playable irons.

The irons are very easy to get in the air. Lots of weight down low, and I've always had a very high trajectory with mine. In a downwind, they are capable of delivering moonshots with the mid irons.

I would reccomend these to anyone who shoots mid 90's and above or has trouble keeping their irons up or straight. Would not reccomend to anyone shooting low 90's and below. They simply wont help you improve if you already are a capable ball striker.

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Have never had a need to deal with their customer service.

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Ping Eye 2 & clones, Titleist DCI Gold, Goldwin AVDP, Cleveland TA5, Tommy Armour 855

I've had my set of GGB irons (3-W) and love them. Bought used from GolfClubExchange and couldn't imagine ever changing. I'm always hitting my friends new tech clubs and still haven't found any of them better than these. I gained 10-15 yards from old clubs on average. 9 iron goes about 150. They don't necessarily hit really high. That really depends on your swing style. I hit a boring trajectory that does well in the wind. Soft balls like ProV1 help stop on greens.
I broke the seven iron shaft and found that Callaway doesn't make the RCH96 shaft anymore. I bought a used LH 2 iron on Ebay for $30 and had a pro unshaft/reshaft my club and works great.
I hit these clubs very straight when I want, but can work them when I want to bend it.
If you ever held the two pieces in your hand, the tungsten carbide piece (sole) weighs 3 times more than the titanium head. That is what gets a low center of gravity.
Buy 'em. Hit 'em. Love 'em. Anything else and you need lessons.

awsome clubs very forgiving...not a good club for low handicapers because you cant work the ball compare to a blades lets say....but for a begginner or a 10+20 handicapers theses clubs are just marvelous..better than taylormade burner or wilson staff or ping isi-s or g2-3-4-5 buy these club and you will understand what callaway means when they say there the best..it's true

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ping isi-s taylormade burner,wilson staff di6,taylormade rac os,king cobra os,orlimar hipsteel(very good club by the way)

Well its been about 5 yrs since i picked up a club and hit the greens. One day i decided i wanted to get back into the game. So I went to my local golf store (Same store i bought my first set of irons from about 12 yrs ago). I knew that a. i was going to buy pre-owned because i do not need to spend allot of dough for some great clubs and b. they offer the best quality pre-owned clubs around. So long story short, i look at the selection they have and there they are, the set of irons that i wanted when i was heavily playing golf but could not spend the $1200.00 they were going for The GGB Tun/Ti Irons 3-pw with Graphite Reg flex shafts in like new condition for a low price. Then i saw a set of Cleveland TP7's with steel in like new condition. I grabbed both 6 irons and took some shots, the GGB's just were unreal, so smooth and such a beautiful sound emitting from the club head when striking the sweet spot. The distance that i was getting from these compared to the clevelands was amazing. The large forgiving heads on these irons are great for all day play. I was undecided with "graphite" shafts as i am only 27yrs old and strong as an ox and all of my other irons are all steel shaft. The graphite shafts on these GBB's are so sweet. I connected better with the ball with these shafts.

These are a must have set of clubs if you ever come across them. For the technology that they offer they were ahead of there time.

They are not a numb clubs, you can feel the ball.

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Never used but heard that they are the best to deal with in the industry.

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Cleveland TP7, Cleveland VAS 792, Callaway BB 2004/2006

I just started playing golf not but 2 years ago when my girl friend bought me a set of Titleist DCIs after college. I had a pretty rough start to say the least. I purchased a GBB Tung/TI 5 iron at a used golf shop to maybe help out on my longer iron shots. It sure made a difference so I went ahead and purchased the used whole set on Ebay for pretty cheap. They've really helped my game. I hit the ball straight and far with these clubs. I just bought a Taylor Made R7 460 driver and now I can't be stopped

I couldn't help but notice that no one has reviewed these clubs for 2 years. After playing these for the the first time recently I think these clubs are VERY relevant for todays golfers and are still available on Ebay for a GREATLY reduced price which is where I got them. The original shafts were in pretty bad shape on the set I got (Supposed to be an 8 condition) so I reshafted with new Aldila Tour Gold graphite shafts (I dabble in club building) and Lamkin crossline grips. Oh man!, they are awesome now If I do say so myself. I'm always looking for new technology to hit the ball straighter cause I am a fade swinger. Well THIS time I went to some older technology and It is very true what the previous reviewers have stated. These clubs are STRAIGHT!! I can wack the heck out of these clubs and they just go STRAIGHT!! Forget about working the ball with these. Most of us just want to hit straight anyway. I normally aim my approach shot just off the left of the green to account for my fade. Well, these went right where I aimed them, into the left bunker. I also own a set of Armour Ti-100 titanium irons that give me a good 1 club extra distance so I was hoping for the same result. Unfortunately from MY experience the GBB Tu/Ti irons have not given me any extra distance. Possibly due to the stiff shafts I have, can't be sure. They do have a very high tragectory from PW to 6 iron. 5 to 3 iron are mid to low for me. They are a bit bulky as with any oversize club but especially so with the thick top line. These are definitely for the mid to high handicapper but If you are tired of spraying your irons left or right and want some Callaway quality and technology, these will definately increase your fun factor. I am continuously trying different clubs and these are the straightest I ever hit which is why I'm keeping these for awhile.

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Armour Ti-100
Titleist 822 os

18 handicapper, 3-4 rounds/week (college student) Owned an original set of 1996 Big Bertha irons, graphite. Came across a Great Big Bertha 8 iron in the "lost and found", and decided to purchase the set. I really love the way these irons hit. Largest sweetspot I've encountered, however more difficult to work the ball than with a comparable more bladelike iron. Some problems hitting through wet grass in the "scoring zone" on approach shots. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to hit straighter and longer with less headache to select these irons. I have not hit the GBB's with steel shafts; I've heard they hit differently, but I can't imagine that the stability that these clubheads maintain would be affected much. As far as more distance I went down at least one club in all situations. I went from hitting a seven 135 yards to smashing it 155 - 160 yards. If there is any wind in play, however, take caution as these irons hit extremely high. Customer service has been ideal. Snapped the shaft on my six iron, but had no problem at local dealer with the remedy. If you decide to purchase these clubs, GO TO EBAY! You will save hundreds of dollars, and still get some great irons. Thank you Callaway and Golf Review!

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Original Big Bertha Irons (1996) Callaway Steelhead x 14