The X-16 Irons are truly an awesome set of Irons because you get the Weight Where You Need It. The idea of Callaway Golf of the "Notch" design is a phenomenal achievement as it genuinely pushes more weight to the heel and toe of the clubhead, which leads to better feel, and performance. I have purchased the X-16 Irons Set with Graphite Shaft (Firm Flex). The service of Callaway Golf's dealer Pan West (Singapore) has always been the best.

Customer Service

The Callaway International Sales Team is very slow in responsding to e-mails. I had written to them asking them regarding the difference between the X-16 Irons and the X-16 Pro Series Irons. However, they replied to my e-mail by collecting information about both the models from their website but no advise. I could have done this myself - why have Customer Services. Finally, I got some kind of an advice when I called them.

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Great clubs! I first purchased the x-16 standard set with regular steel shaft. As I hit these, everything was fading hard to the left. I spoke to my local shop pro and Callaway and both told me the same thing. If you hit it straight or a slight draw, the standards will exagerate it much more. The pro clubs are much better and they come with their rifled shafts standard. Awesome clubs, they stick on the green much better with their trajectory and they look great.

Customer Service

Unbelieveable!! I had the standards for about a month and I was very unhappy witht them. The local shop would only offer me $380 for the set, because they had been hit. I contacted customer service, and they exchanged them for the pro series within an hour, no questions asked. On top of it, they were super friendly.

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Great feedback for a game improvement iron. Previously, I had a set of the 2002 Great Big Bertha irons - they do not compare to the X-16's - the X-16's give more feedback, similar forgiveness characteristics, and are not as "clunkly". I find that I am more consistent with distance control with the X-16's. Certainly a club for all handicap levels, but mid-handicappers will receive the most benefit.

Customer Service

Excellent - Have owned a variety of Callaway products and service is always top notch

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I expect to be back scoring in the 80s once I get these completely dialed-in. The feel of a solid hit is pure satisfaction. Poor hits keep you in play. More distance, more control, and unparalleled confidence come with these irons. Each to his own, but I think these clubs live up to the hype. I had wanted X-14s but a good set of those is hard to find. No disappointment at all in getting X-16s instead, and the price was about the same since these were slightly used (9+). Callaways are worth the dough. I've tried the economy route (waste of time) and I've tried the pricey Hogan route (nice clubs but I learned quickly that these are for true ball strikers, not weekend duffers like me). I'm happy with these X-16s. I'm sold on Callaway products. Like my old King Cobras, you get that sweet punch at impact and then a soaring trajectory. The Callaways bring you closer to the pin...so helping you stay on target is the biggest difference. If I ever get another set, they will be graphite shafts...I'll be a senior golfer by then and ready for the lighter weight.

Customer Service

Haven't used them yet, but know their reputation is tops

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Wow!!!Great club! Buy it if you are looking for iron that can hit easily. X-16 is the solution for beginners.

Customer Service

Not needs!!!

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None!!!!

I decided to invest in a set of "high-end" irons and choose the X-16's based on what I read here, their legendary forgiveness reputation, and the experience of hitting them into a net at a local golf shop. I also picked the Callaway's because of the thick topline. Now many golfers have expressed discontent for this feature, but for me, it DOES improve confidence; I almost feel like I can hit it squarely everytime...almost. As far as forgiveness, I'll just say that they've been times when I've whacked these irons and KNOW I've caught the corners of the iron, completely missing the sweetspot, and the balls have gone straight and far. And how do I know I've missed the sweetspot?, because these clubs also give great feedback. Just like the reviewer before wrote, "I know what feedback is now." The soles of the irons are a bit heavier that most irons, but it's also the reason why the ball launches straight up in the air, it's easy to get used too, though. They have put a lot of work into them and I strongly believe that Callaway has finally perfected the forgiving "newbie" irons, they make me feel better than I really am, and that's a great feeling.

Customer Service

I hear they're great, but haven't used them yet.

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I purcased these clubs about 4 months ago and absolutely love them. I left the x-14 "just because" !! I do recommend upgrading the shaft to the royal precision 5.0 flighted rifle. This is a great combination for this club head. I actually help one control the highth and ball control of the shot. Again, this is an awesome combination.

Customer Service

callaway has the best customer service. If anything goes wrong with any of there clubs, just send it back and they will make it right !!

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I was intending to purchase the Callaway Big Bertha irons, but I decided to try out the demo X-16s that the pro shop had available. I am really glad I did. I have always hit a straight ball - no fade or draw (maybe a slight fade sometimes), but my trajectory was really too high and this caused me to lose distance (7 iron about 145 - 150yds). I assumed it was just my swing, but the instant I tried these clubs (X-16s with firm flex graphite) the ball flew lower with a slight draw. Obviously I gained yardage - about 8-10 yards. I typically shoot 85, so I mis-hit some shots during a round. With these clubs my mis-hits seemed to lose about 10 yards (back to where I was before) but still flew straight (usually slight push). In general I made much fewer mis-hits - these clubs are very forgiving. I also hit these out of the fairway bunkers perfectly which will save me a couple of strokes per round. My pro recommended not to get the standard sand wedge, I'm testing out a 54 and 58 degree wedge set to cover the gaps. I would recommend these clubs to anybody who shoots in the 79 - 95 range. The firm flex seems to be ideal for the average 80s shooter (see my yardage figures above)with a reasonably agressive swing.

Customer Service

No issues. Ordered the clubs. 7 days delivery.

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I've played Mizuno 20's and Hogan Apex Edge Pro's in the past year. Granted, these are great feeling clubs when struck in the center of the club face, they are not much on forgiveness. Since I purchased these clubs, I've hit about twice as many greens as I had before. Also, the feel of these irons are great. If someone didn't let you know, you would think you were hitting a forged club, they are that much of a sweet feeling club. The long irons are the easiest to hit long irons I've played in a long time. I thought that since I shoot in the mid to upper 70's 8 out of 10 rounds that I had progressed and shouldn't be using a club that has this much offset, but man was I wrong. All I can tell you is try these babies out if you are searching and you know you have game, but just can't find the center of the club face consistently. Also, I have a friend of mine that I've played golf with for about 10 years and he absolutely swears by the Titleist 822 OS irons. I've hit them and they are a fine club also, I just like the feel of the Callaways better. Last but not least is the Uniflex shaft. I'd always thought that if I didn't have atleast a Stiff flex shaft that I couldn't make my irons do what I wanted them to. Well that is not the case with these shafts. They are a fine feeling low vibration shaft. Callaway has done well with this club.

Customer Service

I sent a 3-wood back to Callaway to take the wimply graphite shaft out of a Steelhead Plus and replace it with a Memphis 10. They only charged 25 bucks and warranted it for a year. Pretty good if you ask me.

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just traded in ben hogan apex plus for the x16 with stock steel shaft. Though I loved the feel of the hogans when hit right the x16 are much more forgiving . I have much more confidence in my iron play especially the three and four irons. These clubs are so easy to hit and go right at the target. Tested TA5 and taylor made rac but liked the callaways. In only two rounds my iron play has really improved. Was going to get custom steel shafts but stayed with stock steel shafts because my custom fitter told me to save my money