Just got back from the local Big Chain Golf Store

[mikefjohnson]

and was comparing the TM R9, Wilson Ci9 and Callaway Hot X-24 irons.  Had kids in tow, so was only doing an esthetic check today.

Didn't like the X-24s, like all Callaway clubs, just don't like how long the heads seem to be.  Also don't like the uniflex shaft and the grips were less than good.  Also noticed that the clubs had wear evident to the finish, just from sitting in the rack and having them handled by customers.

Now the TMs and Wilson's were very nice in the flesh.  I compared every club side by side and reports seem true that the Staffs are 1/4" longer.  The heads were very similiar (shape, size, offset, topline).  The Wilsons really had a square shaped Gap wedge, but the rest of the irons seemed extremely similar to the TMs.  I can get the Staffs for about $70 cheaper, but on paper the TMs are worth bout $200 more (something to consider if I trade them in, as TMs hold their resale better).

Wondering if anybody has any experience with the shafts in the Ci9s, FST SS105 Stepless Steel ????  The TMs have the proven KBS 90 shafts.

[Gerald]

The Hype on KBS shafts is already about gone and the FST 105 is like a stock shaft made for Wilson and is also a good shaft from a respected company.......

Wait 6 months and they will both be 200 dollars cheaper ....... I wouldn't bother much on trade in value, you allways loose too much. Wilson loose a lot in value as there are "unknown" to the public and TM will release maybe the R10, R11 and R12 within a year...... orso.

From both companies, you might also like the Ci7 or R7 ...... and you don't have to bother the loss in trade in value then.......