16 Comments

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   Mike

   Jan 25, 2017 at 12:03 pm

   Well with my 85 to 90 MPH swing speed, I play the game improvement standard XR Steelheads fitted for my swing, which are superb for my 12 handicap, I doubt I could hit these Pro irons with the same consistency of my Standard set, your correct in your assessment JD lol

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   Cody

   Jan 24, 2017 at 6:17 pm

   Might want to update that release date. It is 3/3 per Callaway’s website

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3. 

   Joshuaplaysgolf

   Jan 24, 2017 at 2:22 pm

   I would love to know where the BIG difference comes from. Is this the taylormade ‘label the loft of a 6 iron as an 8 iron and call it the longest 8 iron ever’ claim, or are there real technological advances here? Some actual specs on the clubs would be helpful.

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   Mark

   Jan 24, 2017 at 2:44 am

   I can see the 50 degree going into my bag to augment the standard Steelhead irons. These look great and I like the darker finish as well. Callaway are on a roll.

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5. 

   cgasucks

   Jan 23, 2017 at 9:00 pm

   15 years ago this model would’ve been their top of the line player’s club (except that the lofts are a few degrees stronger)..

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6. 

   Rock Chalk JayHawk

   Jan 23, 2017 at 5:53 pm

   I like my standard Steelhead XR irons. I was hoping they had a pro version when I got them, but after seeing these, I’m not missing out on anything.

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   TEX

   Jan 23, 2017 at 3:41 pm

   Yall realize these Pros are a hair more offset than the Apex pro ( .010 in s shorter irons and .025 in longer) Thats pretty dang good if you ask me.

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8. 

   Hmm

   Jan 23, 2017 at 12:06 pm

   So the head isn’t smaller? It just “looks” smaller because of the black finish (granted there IS a thinner top line…) Meh.

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9. 

   David Mcfarland

   Jan 23, 2017 at 12:02 pm

   Sorry pal if your an 11. You still need game improvement irons. Get off your high horse!

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10. 

    James G

    Jan 23, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I think one reason they have a Pro version may have to do with price. Apex are over 1000 bucks. These aren’t

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      John

      Jan 23, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Exactly. $1000 seems to be a threshold that most people don’t like to go over.

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    JGOLF

    Jan 23, 2017 at 9:14 am

    Why make a “Pro” iron within a game improvement line? If someone is “Pro” caliber, they probably want to be hitting something smaller, softer, and more expensive…….like the APEX line. I don’t get it. Maybe it’s just bad marketing by calling it a “Pro”.

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      LD

      Jan 23, 2017 at 9:44 am

      I would guess good ball-strikers who have lost some swing speed due to age or injury, and still want smaller heads with less offset.
      Also, why would anyone want to buy something just because it is more expensive?

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        JGOLF

        Jan 23, 2017 at 10:03 am

        Because usually there is value there to offer for the increase of price. I am not trash talking Callaway by any means……I just don’t get it. I play some Callaway clubs and like them a lot. I used to be a 20 handicapper and now an 11, and once I could get away from game improvement irons, I was really excited to buy players irons. I just figured that once someone’s ball striking was good enough, they would prefer players irons and not game improvement.

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          LD

          Jan 23, 2017 at 11:10 am

          I didn’t think you were trashing Callaway, I was just taking a guess at which golfers these irons are aimed at. I wouldn’t call them “game improvement” with the small heads and little offset. I would call them “hot players irons”. Someone who can consistently strike the center of the club face, but want a little help hitting longer shots with their slower swing speed.

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            Richard

            Jan 23, 2017 at 11:40 am

            Right on LD! Those clubs are a nice fit for me and will be in my bag!

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