Getting new irons! Nike vs. Callaway

[glbrum]

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]

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

[max power]

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]

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

[jlaesoph]

I just got my set of Split Cavities recently, and they are awesome. I highly recommend them.

[Nike Markiie]

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.

[golfro]

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.

[anthony]

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]

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.

[CrazyXGolfer]

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

[leftcoastsrt04]

Not sure how Nike's is but Callaway has the best customer service around.... If that pretty important to you....

[bradabco]

Callaway Diablo Edge... im a little biased though...