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glbrum Established Member

glbrum

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I'm debating between the Nike VR Split Cavity and the Callaway Diablo Forged. I was able to find a place that had an outdoor range so I could test some ball flights with several clubs and the Nike and Callaway came out on top. I'm having a hard time making my decision between the two so I need some help! Does anyone have any experience with either of these clubs that can help me out?

if it matters, I also hit the TaylorMade Burner, R9 & R9TP, Cobra S2 Forged, Cleveland CG7 Black Pearl, and the Mizuno MX-200 & 300.

Any and all advice is welcome!

alomar123 Dedicated Member

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Try the VR blades, there has been threads of them saying they are easier to hit then the split.

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R9 460, RIP
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max power Great Member

max power

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YMMV, but I would never pay what is being asked for the Diablo Forged. They're nice clubs, but I prefer the MX-200 or MX-300, or even the VR blades as mentioned above, and they are hundreds cheaper. I'd also look into the Callaway X-Forged-surprisingly easy to hit, and at a 9 handicap you shouldn't have any problem whatsoever. Also hundreds cheaper.

rbrown2007 Member

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I have the split cavity's and I love them. They are very easy to hit, however I have not hit the blades. I went from Callaway Iron's to the Split cavity and didn't look back. GPP Golf has them for 499.99, great deal if you ask me. Thats where I bought mine from, and had them within 2 days of ordering

Driver: 909D2 9.5 Diamana Blue Stiff
Wood: 909F2 13 Degree Aldila Voodoo Stiff
Hybrid: 909H 17 Degree Diamana Blue Stiff
Irons: VR Forged Split Cavity 3-PW Project X 5.5
Putter: Newport 2.5Wedges: SV Tour 56 and 60Bag: Sasquatch 2010 Stand BagBall: Pro V1X


Nike Markiie Well Established Member

Nike Markiie

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Try the VR blades, there has been threads of them saying they are easier to hit then the split.

Coming from Blades, to Split's back to Blades....the blades are much much easier for me.

2010 Victory Red Staff Bag or Nike 2011 Performance Stand bag
Driver: Titleist 910 D3 with Diamana Whiteboard 83X (44")
3 Wood: SQ2 15° w/ Diamana Blueboard 83X (43")
5 Wood: SQ2 19° w/ Diamana Redboard 83X (42")
Irons + Wedges Nike Victory Red Pros 3-PW 52 56


golfro Great Member

golfro

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Coming from Blades, to Split's back to Blades....the blades are much much easier for me.

said the guy with all brand new Nike gear

On a more serious note, I def love my Callaway X-Forged. When I was looking for a new set of irons, I wanted ones that I knew were going to be forgiving with the benefits of a player's iron. The X-forged does just that. Other's I encourage you to check out are Mizuno MP-62's. A close second for me, they are amazing irons.

DST Tour 9.5 Diamana Whiteboard
909F3 15* 3 FW stock Aldila Voodoo
909F3 18* 5 FW stock Aldila Voodoo
'09 X-Forged 3-PW Project-X 6.0 Flighted
CG15 56* X-Tour 60* Abaco


anthony Dedicated Member

anthony

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said the guy with all brand new Nike gear

I'm not a big fan of Callaway, but those X-forged are fantastic. I was admiring a set that one of the guys at the range just picked up and he let me hit a few balls with them. Great view from the top and they felt super smooth. Check out the MX-200's or 300's too. I love my 200's.

Nike Markiie Well Established Member

Nike Markiie

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said the guy with all brand new Nike gear

I think I offer the best advice considering I have played both. Im not going by "Oh my friend's, Dad's, Boss said they are easier to hit"

Nor did I hit 20 balls at some Nike Demo either.

2010 Victory Red Staff Bag or Nike 2011 Performance Stand bag
Driver: Titleist 910 D3 with Diamana Whiteboard 83X (44")
3 Wood: SQ2 15° w/ Diamana Blueboard 83X (43")
5 Wood: SQ2 19° w/ Diamana Redboard 83X (42")
Irons + Wedges Nike Victory Red Pros 3-PW 52 56


CrazyXGolfer Dedicated Member

CrazyXGolfer

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I would have to give my vote to the nike VR blades.

Driver: 909D3 8.5* Diamana White Board X
3 Wood: MP 630 15* GRAFALLOY PROLAUNCH RED X
Hybrid: 909H 19* "Real" VooDoo X
3 - P: MP-68 KBS Tour Black Nickel X
56* 10 Wedge Vr60* 06 Wedge: VrPutter: Custom Made.Golf Ball: TOUR B330SI am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was....


leftcoastsrt04 Well Established Member

leftcoastsrt04

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Not sure how Nike's is but Callaway has the best customer service around.... If that pretty important to you....
Driver: R9 460
3 Wood: Big Bertha Diablo 3D
Hybrid: Rapture 24
Irons: X-22's 4-AW
Wedges: X Forged 58/10Putter: Black Series Tour Design #2 (Righty)Balls: Pro V1x Penta TP

bradabco Established Member

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Callaway Diablo Edge... im a little biased though...
Driver: Taylor Made R9, Woods: Callaway Hyper X 3 wood, Hybrid: Cleveland Mashie 20 degree Irons: Callaway X-20's, Wedge: Cleveland 588 56 degree, Putter: Cleveland CC 6 Classic Black Platinum, Ball: Noodle, Shoes: Contour
 
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