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[Turbosnake]

I just talked to a sales rep at Callaway pre-owned and he said that Chip was in town last week and confirmed that the X prototype utility is coming to retail in the next few months.  FYI..


i wish i had a press release or something more concrete,  but i felt like some of you would like to know....

Jason

Edited by easyyy, 13 December 2012 - 08:17 AM.
added pics for you ;)

[stryper]

   Nice...no info on price, I presume?

[kekoa]

You forgot.

You're Welcome!!!

[TheMoneyShot]

Great news!  I'm in for two of these bad boys!!!

[whatsthecourserecord]

That is very exciting.  Thank you for the info.

[Turbosnake]

kekoa, on 24 August 2012 - 01:00 PM, said:

You forgot.

You're Welcome!!!

oh yeah sorry...

"You're Welcome"

[m4tTy333]

Can't wait for these things! Any info on what degrees you are going to be able to get these in?

[TheMoneyShot]

m4tTy333, on 24 August 2012 - 03:12 PM, said:

Can't wait for these things! Any info on what degrees you are going to be able to get these in?

m4tTy333, on 24 August 2012 - 03:12 PM, said:

Can't wait for these things! Any info on what degrees you are going to be able to get these in?

It's probably going to be 18, 21 & 24 lofts.

[driverhead]

Great news.  I had a chance to hit a 21 degree with a KBS C taper shaft.  The feel is amazing, as is the turf interaction.  The head is also not as long or as big as it looks on the photos on the web. It frames nicely  behind the ball.   It is a very forgiving club , and IMO is easier to control than a hybrid of the same loft.   If you have hit an Exotics CB1 FW the utility proto has the same explosive feel/click at impact.  The sole grind is what makes this club special.  You know how easy it is to hit irons on new range mats, where the club sort of glides into the ball, That is what you get with the X utility. I have hit it on both bent and bermuda FWS, and it is equally good on both types of grass.  It will be interesting to see what shaft options are offered. The weight in the sole is smaller than the RAZR Fit weights ( 8 grams in the one I hit),  but is compatible with the wrench.  I used to use the CGB utility that IS JAPAN only. The X proto is in a different league.  I wonder if they will offer an additional loft of 27 degrees when it comes to retail.

Edited by driverhead, 24 August 2012 - 05:06 PM.

[TheMoneyShot]

driverhead, on 24 August 2012 - 04:59 PM, said:

Great news.  I had a chance to hit a 21 degree with a KBS C taper shaft.  The feel is amazing, as is the turf interaction.  The head is also not as long or as big as it looks on the photos on the web. It frames nicely  behind the ball.   It is a very forgiving club , and IMO is easier to control than a hybrid of the same loft.   If you have hit an Exotics CB1 FW the utility proto has the same explosive feel/click at impact.  The sole grind is what makes this club special.  You know how easy it is to hit irons on new range mats, where the club sort of glides into the ball,    That is what you get with the X utility. I have hit it on both bent and bermuda FWS, and it is equally good on both types of grass.  It will be interesting to see what shaft options are offered. The weight in the sole is smaller than the RAZR Fit weights ( 8 grams in the one I hit),  but is compatible with the wrench.  I used to use the CGB utility that IS JAPAN only. The X proto is in a different league.  I wonder if they will offer an additional loft of 27 degrees when it comes to retail.

Great info, thanks for sharing!

[tbowles411]

TheMoneyShot, on 24 August 2012 - 01:05 PM, said:

Great news!  I'm in for two of these bad boys!!!

Oh no...It begins...  

Edited by tbowles411, 24 August 2012 - 05:57 PM.

[TheMoneyShot]

tbowles411, on 24 August 2012 - 05:57 PM, said:

TheMoneyShot, on 24 August 2012 - 01:05 PM, said:

Great news!  I'm in for two of these bad boys!!!

Oh no...It begins...  

Lol, you knew that was coming....

[tbowles411]

TheMoneyShot, on 24 August 2012 - 06:04 PM, said:

tbowles411, on 24 August 2012 - 05:57 PM, said:

TheMoneyShot, on 24 August 2012 - 01:05 PM, said:

Great news!  I'm in for two of these bad boys!!!

Oh no...It begins...  

Lol, you knew that was coming....

Yeah...I'll put you down for all three.  We'll just save time that way!

[DriveIt"N"3Putt]

kekoa, on 24 August 2012 - 01:00 PM, said:

You forgot.

You're Welcome!!!

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the thread title. Well played sir.

[TheMoneyShot]

T,

Depending on the offered lofts you may be spot on with that!

[johnnypro]

Saw Els hit one on 7 on the Black today. Couldn't tell which one it was but he crushed it. Almost made eagle.

[JanKo]

johnnypro, on 24 August 2012 - 07:00 PM, said:

Almost made eagle.

I´ll take that one

[Bangin' B]

I think it may replace my hybrid if it's as good as I think it is

[TheMoneyShot]

Bangin, on 24 August 2012 - 08:39 PM, said:

I think it may replace my hybrid if it's as good as I think it is

No more hybrids for me once these come out.  I may finally be able to bench my long irons for good now.

[Bangin' B]

I Only use 1 fairway wood, 1 hybrid. But if this thing is the real deal I'm gonna be selling something...  I want one bad!

[tbowles411]

TheMoneyShot, on 24 August 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:

Bangin, on 24 August 2012 - 08:39 PM, said:

I think it may replace my hybrid if it's as good as I think it is

No more hybrids for me once these come out.  I may finally be able to bench my long irons for good now.

But you can hit your long irons...but I get why you would do it.

[TheMoneyShot]

tbowles411, on 24 August 2012 - 08:47 PM, said:

TheMoneyShot, on 24 August 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:

Bangin, on 24 August 2012 - 08:39 PM, said:

I think it may replace my hybrid if it's as good as I think it is

No more hybrids for me once these come out.  I may finally be able to bench my long irons for good now.

But you can hit your long irons...but I get why you would do it.

The problems rise when I am in the rough or I get an ood ball lie with a long iron, I pay the price.  I just cannot seem to dial in my distances with hybrids so I have stuck with long irons.  These utilities seem like they will be the best of both worlds.

[Bangin' B]

i wonder if the weights are the same as in the Fit Driver?  that would be awesome for us that have the full weight kit

[TheMoneyShot]

Bangin, on 24 August 2012 - 09:49 PM, said:

i wonder if the weights are the same as in the Fit Driver?  that would be awesome for us that have the full weight kit

The weights are smaller in the utilities unfortunately.  That is directly from another member who has hit it already.

[johnstitch]

They need something to kick start sales to better players. Really lost their way wiht sub 10 hcp gear.

[Sportfishingguy]

X2 I hated a lot of the past models. Fingers crossed.

[J13]

Can't wait to try this guy out.

[creecool]

Talked to our Callaway rep yesterday...asked him about price point ...and he claimed he did not know..also said they will be completely revamping their iron offerings...but I guess that is no big surprise...let's hope these things rock!!!!

[TheMoneyShot]

johnstitch, on 25 August 2012 - 04:06 AM, said:

They need something to kick start sales to better players. Really lost their way wiht sub 10 hcp gear.

Their X Muscleback irons are probably the best blades on the market appealing to better players.  I do agree with you when it comes to the drivers, fwys and hybrids.  It looks as if they are listening and will be delivering...

[3GWrX09]

In a few months when the golf season is all but dead???...(for me anyway)...  Booo on you Callaway!    I'm not willing to wait so I ended up ordering a Yonex Zero 18* w/ Matrix Program 95.