callaway x20 Vs callaway x22

[eurofighter]

hi all,
it's time to replace my presents irons. I'm thinking about the x-20 or the x-22, but I would like to know: which ones are the more forgiving btw the x20 and the x22?

[Aaronsrix17]

I have never hit either but my guess would be the x22s because the technology would be newer and stuff.

[PiKapp23]

I have hit both irons side by side with same configurations (albeit, only on simulator at Golf Galaxy and only about 10 shots each) and didn't really see a difference. I think the X-22 is supposed to be slightly more forgiving, but the X-20 will be more forgiving to your wallet. At this point I think the new models of almost all clubs (irons, hybrids, woods and drivers, as well as wedges and putters) are just marketing to try to get you to buy the 'latest and greatest' even though there really have not been any significant changes (increased volume in iron/wedge grooves being the biggest exception in the last few years).

Of course, for some people the newest model always plays better than the older models just because the brain starts thinking about what is different and the body manifests those insecurities in your swing. We are conditioned to always think the newest is the best so if we do not have the newest, then what we have is obviously inferior.

As I've told people before, if you can and are willing to afford the newest, then go with the newest. Personally, I usually go with something a year old (or more) for 2 reasons - first, I'm cheap; second, every bad shot with more expensive equipment makes me think I could have done just as well with something cheaper.

[bruce]

I have hit both irons side by side with same configurations (albeit, only on simulator at Golf Galaxy and only about 10 shots each) and didn't really see a difference. I think the X-22 is supposed to be slightly more forgiving, but the X-20 will be more forgiving to your wallet. At this point I think the new models of almost all clubs (irons, hybrids, woods and drivers, as well as wedges and putters) are just marketing to try to get you to buy the 'latest and greatest' even though there really have not been any significant changes (increased volume in iron/wedge grooves being the biggest exception in the last few years).

I couldn't have said it any better,good advertising,i had a set of callaway x16 pro series and switched to my tp r7's,i don't notice any difference at all,waste of money if you ask me.

[chrt396]

At least if you buy what is considered to be the most forgiving club...aka X22's...at least you can't blame it on the club!! Process of elimination. The Callaways sure are a pretty club and I hear that they hit beautifully. I tried a 6 iron at GolfSmith..and as little as you can actually feel the shot with a pair of foot flops on...and with a bunch of strangers staring at you...the iron felt nice, solid and looked good at address. At least if I'm satisfied with my clubs...I've got one obstacle out of my way. I say go for it. Don't get cheap now that you have made a commitment to buy a set of irons!!

[GoPackGo]

Before I bought the x-20's, I hit the x-20 6 iron and x-22 6 iron side by side and i couldn't tell the difference. You can get a brand new 4-PW set of x-22's for $500 on ebay right now or you can do what i did and get a slightly used 4-PW set of x-20 on ebay for $320

[Petden]

Actually I think the x20's are more forgiving, they are slightly more of a GI, then a true players iron. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[Titleist Man]

I hit the x22 tour and hate them. It felt like i pured them every time. Then i come out today w/ my current clubs and have not EVER hit bigger toe balls(it felt like i was reverse shanking LOL) it was terrible. If you are a feel player stay away. That said they were forgiving just WAY TOO much. Good luck!!!

[Humboldt24]

Before I bought the x-20's, I hit the x-20 6 iron and x-22 6 iron side by side and i couldn't tell the difference. You can get a brand new 4-PW set of x-22's for $500 on ebay right now or you can do what i did and get a slightly used 4-PW set of x-20 on ebay for $320

I just purchased a new set (3-PW) of the 22's for $490 on eBay. I can't wait till they get here!

[Mr3Putt]

I hit the x22 tour and hate them.

There is a big difference between the X22's & the X22

Tours . I think the OP was looking for forgiveness, he won't find it in a tour iron.

[Petden]

There is a big difference between the X22's & the X22

Ya, I missed that aswell, I was referring to the x-20 tour vs. the x-22 tour.

To the OP, with regards to the non-tour irons, I believe the x-22 are more forgiving.

[2bGood]

I have the x-20 they are very forgiving I played around with some demo x 22 and I foundeh x 20 more forgiving. Haveing said that I am selling my x-20's as I been htting the ball well enough to move up to more of a players club. PM me if any one wants them.

[NativeTxn]

I hit the X-20s and the X-22s at Golf Galaxy several times (in addition to many, many other models) before I made a decision. I felt that I hit the X-22s better, so that is what I went with.

I got a 4-PW set, brand new on EBAY for $430.

[Bamma]

I bet you would find little difference between either of these and the X-16's, 18's, or 14's either.

[wrx_junki]

I hit the x22 tour and hate them. It felt like i pured them every time. Then i come out today w/ my current clubs and have not EVER hit bigger toe balls(it felt like i was reverse shanking LOL) it was terrible. If you are a feel player stay away. That said they were forgiving just WAY TOO much. Good luck!!!

Maybe that's why I felt like I was flushing every single shot in the hitting bay. It was even giving out an outrageous number of 200 yard carry for my 6-iron... That's why I was looking into the X-22 Tours.

[WUTiger]

I hit the X20, X22, X20 Tours and X22 Tours this past winter (indoors, on a computer monitor).

X20, X22: only real difference was about 3 yards in distance (for X22). Feel, setup about the same.

X20 Tour and X22 Tour both felt about the same. For both the Tour versions, I could tell if I had hit an OK shot, or a really good shot, on impact.

Ralph Maltby rated both the above Tour clubs. RM gave the X20-T a higher MPI (Maltby Playability Index) rating of Super Game Improvement, over Game Improvement for the X22-T. That said, Golf Digest gave the X22 Tours a higher rating for workability than the X20 Tours.

As the Digest article said: "The X-20 Tour was a player's club for wannabes. This one (X 22 Tour) is the real deal."

To see entire writeup:
http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/...tlist_irons_pi

I ended up buying a used set of X20s (3-PW) this spring. This was a combo of tight money, and the fact my swing isn't stable enough for Tour irons at this time. The X20s are a little "sticky" out of the rough, so I will probably shift to an X22 Tour next season.

As for feedback, X20s let you know if you hit a bad shot, but you need to check ball flight and grass on clubface to see if you hit an OK or a really good shot. As I said above, with X20 Tours and X22 Tours I know at impact what quality of shot I hit.

[Golfaway]

I hit an X-22 9 iron. It was really good and easy.

[WUTiger]

Golfway,

I'll have to hit some Mizuno irons sometime. I see them more and more among male college players in our area.