Callaway X Tour Chrome Wedge - Any Opinions?

[CG031]

My dad has just informed me that he (surprisingly) ordered me a Callaway X-Tour Chrome Wedge, which he could get for free through his company (they have a 'perks plus points' system, which if he meets/exceeds his quota, the more points he gets. He went on there and saw he had a ton of points) so he got me the Callaway 56 degree wedge. I've felt it in the stores, felt nice, and had mentioned that my wedge (only a year old, but with me playing everyday and with as many range balls as I usually hit with it, I must strike the ball with it chipping, pitching, and full shot wise 100 times per day) was getting really worn...so he got me this club, should be here in a week or two, but never having used it, I'm not sure what it's like.

It isn't the C-Grind, it is this one: http://www.golfsmith.com/products/CA...Wedge_-_Chrome

It certainly looks great, I've hit the C-Grind ones, so is it much different from those? Anyone using it out there and how does it play compared to the other top brands like Titleist, Cleveland, Ping, Nike, etc.?

[AK.]

You are soo lucky. Man they look nice on that pic :) I want one.

[bogeyhitter25]

I have it. It's nice, and has a lot of spin. But it's also semi-hard-to-hit. Maybe that's because I'm a 14 handicap, but I don't really like having a wedge that's even slightly hard to hit. If your getting it for free than yeah, I'd definitely take it. But it took me a couple rounds to get used to. Overall, I like my Vokey more.

[CG031]

I have it. It's nice, and has a lot of spin. But it's also semi-hard-to-hit. Maybe that's because I'm a 14 handicap, but I don't really like having a wedge that's even slightly hard to hit. If your getting it for free than yeah, I'd definitely take it. But it took me a couple rounds to get used to. Overall, I like my Vokey more.

How is it harder to hit than any other wedge? Maybe it was too little or too much bounce you had on yours? What was your setup (loft and bounce)?

[bogeyhitter25]

It was a 58*/11* wedge. To be honest, I don't know why it was harder to hit than my Vokey. I think I know why. When I got it, I was a high handicapper, and just flat out sucked. I'll probably put it back in my bag for some more spin.

[Kcas77]

I just got one in a 58/11 it has way more spin than my vokey did but the only downside is it shreds golf balls.

[CG031]

I just got one in a 58/11 it has way more spin than my vokey did but the only downside is it shreds golf balls.

Oh, well I don't care about that if it performs. Sounds like it lives up to it's name, so I'm excited to get it.

[lewisgl]

I owned and used a Callaway X-Tour 56 just like you are getting. It had 13 degrees of bounce. I had good luck with it. It doesn't have the MD grooves on it like the 58 and 60 degree X-Tours did, so it won't spin the ball as much, and it should also be easier on golf balls than either the 58 or 60. I didn't find it that much harder to use than the Vokey Spin Milled wedges to tell you the truth, and the grooves and face held up MUCH better than the Spin Milled. The spin of the Vokey wedges all but disappeared after a month or so of playing and a pretty good amount of practice. The X-Tours held much much better. The X-Tours are a little less forgiving than the Cleveland CG12 and CG14, but the face and grooves will hold up a LOT better than the Cleveland wedges. Nice club. Spend a few hours practicing with it to get a feel for it.

[Iowa Hawkeye]

I have a 56 x-tour vintage and I love it. Good bite on the ball, good feel, and a nice swingweight to it.

[dodson914]

I played them for a good while and enjoyed them. I swapped over to Cleveland and prefer the Cleveland's. But definitely nothing wrong with the Callaways.

[Leftygolfer]

The MD grooves are amazing. Spin from 15 yards. Makes me look like a pro. I don't know which one I like more. I have 3 brands. But I definitely think it is a nice wedge.

[CG031]

I owned and used a Callaway X-Tour 56 just like you are getting. It had 13 degrees of bounce. I had good luck with it. It doesn't have the MD grooves on it like the 58 and 60 degree X-Tours did, so it won't spin the ball as much, and it should also be easier on golf balls than either the 58 or 60. I didn't find it that much harder to use than the Vokey Spin Milled wedges to tell you the truth, and the grooves and face held up MUCH better than the Spin Milled. The spin of the Vokey wedges all but disappeared after a month or so of playing and a pretty good amount of practice. The X-Tours held much much better. The X-Tours are a little less forgiving than the Cleveland CG12 and CG14, but the face and grooves will hold up a LOT better than the Cleveland wedges. Nice club. Spend a few hours practicing with it to get a feel for it.

Thanks for the little review. It sounds like it will work pretty well for me. I don't really need forgiveness on my wedges because since I practice and play so much, I don't really mishit them often besides the occassional shank off the hosel when I take a full swing.

Thanks for everyones opinions and reviews. I ordered the club just a little over a week ago and it still hasn't come yet. I'm getting impatient! But, I guess when you get something for free, you can't expect top-notch service, can you?

[enis750]

do you have an update yet on this?
did you receive it and how did it perform?

[CG031]

Thanks for asking man, but...

No, I did not recieve. I e-mailed the company and they say golf clubs typically take 4-6 weeks. I was pretty mad at first, but it was free so I can't expect much - they have to order it from Callaway, and then ship it to me from their company, so I can understand how it can take a while.

I didn't realize it was going to take so long...Probably won't see it til Mid-August.

[enis750]

Thanks for asking man, but...

cool keep me in the loop i am also looking at these...might consider trading up from the Vokey they just look so nice and nice wide sole of course, i would have to put a GP New Decade Turquoise/Black grip! haha!

[j_moo]

Any updates on the wedges?

[WUTiger]

I play a Callaway X-Forged 56.14, and really like it. Question: Most X-Tour wedges have pretty high bounces (10* +). Do they ever feel klunky?

I just dumped an X20 AW (50.11), and I just never could hit it clean - lots of distance variation. It had a really thick sole, so maybe that increased the "actual bounce" of the club. On early shots with my CG14, I'm much more accurate.

My 56.14 is OK with high bounce because I use mainly for bunkers and cut shots out of greenside rough.

Do the X-Tours ever feel klunky from higher bounce?

[leezer99]

I don't know what golf shops you have around you but here we have a Roger Dunn that will let you trade in a brand new club you have won or purchased someplace else for the retail value that they would sell it for. With that I'd go and get a Vokey. I've played Callaway wedges including the X series and nothing compares to a Vokey.