AP2's / CB's / X Forged / VR Split CB's

[kpaulhus]

Next month is my birthday, and I am looking to get new irons. I am currently playing Callaway X-18's with Regular Graphite shafts....Im 6'3 and very strong so I think the fact that these irons dont fit me, is really hindering my game. Ive etched away from a 19 HI to a 6.8 HI so I have a general idea of how to get the ball in the hole.

I guess Im just looking for some feedback on the Callaway X Forged and the Nike VR Split Cavities? I have hit the AP2's and the CB's. I like the AP2's, but price might play a factor. I have also hit the CB's during a terrible point in my swing, so I dont want to base my experience off that session.

[ET-Taylor]

i tried them in my opinion i would put them CB, AP2/ X Forged, VR Splits

[golfro]

i'd put it CB, Xforged, AP2, VR Split

[kpaulhus]

Why not the VR Splits? Im going to hit them next weekend, but just wondering.

[delav]

I'd place the AP2 first, followed by X Forged, VR and CBs. I think the AP2 gives a mid single-digit hdcp a good balance of forgiveness and performance.

[golfro]

Why not the VR Splits? Im going to hit them next weekend, but just wondering.

i'm sure they're great irons. i'm just not the biggest fan of nike gear...and happen to be a big fan of callaway and titleist irons lol.

[kpaulhus]

i'm sure they're great irons. i'm just not the biggest fan of nike gear...and happen to be a big fan of callaway and titleist irons lol.

I am the same way. I was told to give them a chance. Honestly Im more excited to get fit than anything. Im ready to play the same irons for a long time and getting my HI down to a 2 by next summer.

[ET-Taylor]

even though i put them last they are very good still

[alomar123]

AP2s are really solid clubs, but they are pricey.

[kpaulhus]

AP2s are really solid clubs, but they are pricey.

Yeah. Im thinking with my $200 trade in credit for my current irons, and hopefully $100 for my old driver and 3 wood that should knock a bit off my out of pocket expense....but then again, the VR's are only $535 so I could get those pretty cheap.

[max power]

My favorite of the group is the X-Forged, can also probably be had the cheapest.

[kpaulhus]

My favorite of the group is the X-Forged, can also probably be had the cheapest.

The only problem I am seeing is that nobody is stocking these, since the Diablo Forged irons came out. I need to get fitted.

[max power]

The only problem I am seeing is that nobody is stocking these, since the Diablo Forged irons came out. I need to get fitted.

Well, they're $399 at rockbottom. At that price you could just get them adjusted after the fact if necessary. That's a ridiculously good price.

[kpaulhus]

Well, they're $399 at rockbottom. At that price you could just get them adjusted after the fact if necessary. That's a ridiculously good price.

You are right, but I have to hit them to see if I like them. Im not really a blind buyer. Plus, I need my irons at least a 1/2" if not longer. I dont want to spend $399 just to have to pay more to get them right.

[delav]

You are right, but I have to hit them to see if I like them. Im not really a blind buyer.

I don't think the AP2s feels $600 better than the x-forged, thats for sure

At $399 new it's a solid option. If you're a standard length, a lie adjustment at most fitters isn't much more the $3-5/club.

[kpaulhus]

If you're a standard length,

There lies the problem.

[delav]

There lies the problem.

That's right, you mentioned you were 6'3''. Getting fit for irons does factor in length, lie, and shaft type but it also factors in grip size. Chances are at your height a standard grip won't be ideal.

Getting fit for a new set from the factory is good, but you'll get an upcharge on the PX shaft and larger grips from the MSRP for most clubs (thinking AP2 & mizuno here). It may be as much as $15 - $20 a club depending upon the standard shaft and grip. I'm in this boat (+ grip size and + length) but it's not the end of the world. My current irons were standard length/lie when I bought them slightly used. $130 later I had my favorite midsize grip installed, the lie adjusted, the lofts checked and the clubs lengthened +1/2" using a plug in the butt of the shaft. If you can find a good deal on a set with the shaft you are after, the rest are trivial expenses for a set that fits you well.

[kpaulhus]

Really Im not worried about retail, since I'll be ordering them through my club pro with the shaft/grip specs from the factory with a 10% upcharge over cost. Im pretty happy about that, but I have to find the right set to order.