R7 Or X-20

[DLR]

After Hitting a lot of clubs and doing a l lot of research Ive narrowed it down to these to iron sets. From what I have read and heard I cant go wrong with either of these. The price is about the same and I hit them both pretty much the same but the only thing that is bothering me with the X-20 are the uniflex steel shaft compared to the Tstep90 shaft with the R-7. When I hit both of the X-20 at golf galaxy I was hitting into a net about 10 yards or so in front of me so I could not see the ball flight. The R7 I hit about a month ago at golf galaxy and I hit into a simulator so I could see the ballflight but Im not sure how accurate it was. Basically what I am wondering is for the people who have hit both sets at a range where you can see your ballflight, How did the x-20 compare to the R-7? I hit my irons fairly high right now but it is the way I like it. Judging by the simulator I have a lower penetrating ball flight with the R7 which I think I could get used to. But with the x-20 Im not sure.

[WUTiger]

I switched to Callaway X20 irons this spring after hitting stiff-shafted Ping Eye2 clones for about 14 years.

Compared to the R7...

Both iron models have large heads, full offset and high trajectory launch.

X20, however, allows a bit more workability, and has a somewhat thinner sole and topline.

The X20's Uniflex shaft is a firm-regular (i.e., it's a regular shaft, but not spongy; some have likened it to between a 5.0 and 5.5 using Project X measures). Also, the Uniflex is a midkick, low torque shaft. It gets the ball up, but doesn't really balloon it. Much easier to hit than my old stiffs.
To summarize, high-launch head, mid-launch shaft.

The shaft you mentioned for the R7 was hard to find info on. Couldn't seem to find it on the TaylorMade or the True Temper sites. Best I could find was two posts on the GolfWRX board:
http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/lofive...p/t128860.html

GW likens the shaft to a lightweight S300. In your post, you don't mention your driver swingspeed.

My only complaint about the X20s: They're a bit sticky to hit out of the rough.

On R7: I get the idea from TM's site they have a draw bias. X20s might be a more versatile club it you want to work the ball a little (foregiveness + workability). And, you should be able to get some good prices on X20s.

[DLR]

Thanks for the info WUTiger. After reading the info you posted it looks like I might be going with the X-20's. Thanks again.

[bogeyhitter25]

I've hit the R7s and I just can't get used to something about the club. I'd definitely go with the X20s. Little more money, but worth it.

[reubdogg]

I've used the X-20's for about 1 year and loved them. That's what I would recommend.

[DLR]

Well I ended up buying the X-20 4-Pw off of timtheputterman on ebay for $310 shipped. I recieved them from ups yesterday and called callaway to verify that the clubs are authentic and everything turned out just fine. I realize the putterman has a good reputation but I wanted to be sure. The only problem I have now is that its currently 38 degrees outside so im not sure when I will be able to take them to the range. Although, I think it is supposed to be in the 50 or 60's this weekend so hopefully Ill be able to take them out. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice through this long process of buying new irons. Ill try to post here again after I am able to put in some range time with my new clubs. Thanks again.

[teamgs]

Congrats! I also tried both those clubs, but wen't with the R7's as they just seemd to be a little more consistant for me. It is really a personal choice, for sure...

Gary

[RoyHotPower]

Long story short: I'm switching from RH clubs to LH clubs and have the choice to get either set used for less than $100.  This will probably only be a short lived set as I hope to upgrade sometime next year, but since I only have an R9 six iron right now, I am in the market so I can play some during the fall.

I was wondering if anyone else had any comments about either?  I've never owned either brand in terms of irons, and won't really have the chance to try them.

As for the R9, I like it, but don't love it.  The weight seems odd if that makes any sense.  Prior to my switch I had some ancient  blades, but converted to Mizuno JPX-800s earlier this year.  Again, the LH conversion is all new to me, so I don't have any habits or expectations.

[pucks2golf]

I bought a used set of R7 irons when I got back into golf last year (largely on the advice of this forum), and I've been very happy with them. But everybody is different, and I'm sure the X-20s are good too. Hard to go wrong I'd say, just depends what you prefer.

[chilly]

I have a backup set of R7s.  I think they're a very nice set, forgiving, long, but setup fine and don't appear/feel like a SGI or bigger GI set.

One thing I noticed, they are very light, which makes sense as they're listed as D0 swingweight on TMs site.