Titleist 775 CB vs. Callaway X-20

[Philbo]

Just a quick question regarding anyone who has used or is currently using either one of the above mentioned clubs.

I'm in the process of upgrading my current irons, Callaway Big Bertha 04. To be honest, they are flat out the best irons i have every used, such reliable distance on every shot, however, the only downfall to them is they are very difficult to work the ball in any direction. I am playing much more golf now and getting my handicap right down and am starting to crave more workability with my shots.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[907golfer12]

Just a quick question regarding anyone who has used or is currently using either one of the above mentioned clubs.

I haven't used the Titleist's but I have heard that they are pretty good. But if you are looking for workability then I would look into X-20 Tours or Titleist 755.

[shortgame85]

Just a quick question regarding anyone who has used or is currently using either one of the above mentioned clubs.

Both the X-20 and 775 irons are superb. The 775s look a bit more traditional to my eye. I use them and like them a lot. I can work them. I'm sure the 755s are every bit as good, but they would be quite a bit different from the Callaways you are used to; that is they are smaller with a much thinner sole and top line, and much less offset. The 775s would be very different as well, just not as extreme in the difference. Good luck.

[Philbo]

I am actually after something quite different from the Big Bertha's now and like the look at set up of the thinner top line and less offset of the 775 CBs. The x-20 do remind me a lot of the Big Berthas with a slightly chunkier top line and slightly more offset.

The review's i have read on the 775CB are that their long irons have something to be desired, more than made up for however, by short iron feel and accuracy. The X-20 are more of a complete set with better performance across all clubs, yet due to the more extreme perimeter weight, looses a bit of feel on the shorter irons. It appears that the 775CB are catered moreso to the high single digit, low double digit handicapper while x-20s may be more suitable to the strictly low double digit handicapper.

Has anyone actually got either of these clubs and used them?

[Leek]

Just a quick question regarding anyone who has used or is currently using either one of the above mentioned clubs.

Neither of those irons are that workable. To me both are still game improvement clubs and not much of an upgrade from your current sticks. I've tried both and thought they were clicky, and only supported one shot- the high draw (and I mean a moonball). If you are partial to those brands, I would test Callaway X Forged, Titleist 695 CB and 735. All three are still forgiving and very workable.

If you are open to other makers, check out the Srixon i-701s too. Very workable, butter soft and forgiving too!

[bengals/redsox]

Hey, My dad uses the titleist 755 forged irons and he is about a 12 handi and he hits them great great forgivness and worability ive hit them and they are great clubs but im not a huge fan of the callaways like mine I would take titleist and day over callaway but just my oppinion

[iacas]

Hey, My dad uses the titleist 755 forged irons and he is about a 12 handi and he hits them great great forgivness and worability ive hit them and they are great clubs but im not a huge fan of the callaways like mine I would take titleist and day over callaway but just my oppinion

The 775s and the 755s are different clubs.

[bengals/redsox]

755's and 775's are different I know that...but what I am thinking is if he is a 10 handicap he should have no trouble hitting titleist 755's which will give him more workability which he is looking for because the 775's are the more forgiving of the 2

[Philbo]

Thanks for all your input guys... the only concern that i have with playing player's irons is i guess in terms of sacrificing forgiveness for shot making. I dare say I after a mild step up from my 'never go right' Big Bertha's for something that gives me the option of a high flying fade into a tight pin.

I'm just a little turned off the idea of shifting from super game improvement to a player's iron set. I originally started a few years back with an old set of King Cobras which were disastrous for a beginner, so i'm probably still scarred from that. So probably wouldn't go for the X-forged or 755s just yet.

About the high draw comment... what type of ball flight is your go to shot? My stock trajectory tends to be a relatively lower drawing shot than most, so having a little more height may not necessarily be a bad thing.

[Philbo]

Hey, My dad uses the titleist 755 forged irons and he is about a 12 handi and he hits them great great forgivness and worability ive hit them and they are great clubs but im not a huge fan of the callaways like mine I would take titleist and day over callaway but just my oppinion

What don't you like about the X-forged bengals/redsox?

[shortgame85]

I am actually after something quite different from the Big Bertha's now and like the look at set up of the thinner top line and less offset of the 775 CBs. The x-20 do remind me a lot of the Big Berthas with a slightly chunkier top line and slightly more offset.

Your assessment is pretty good. I have and use the 775s. The set I use is 6 iron through the 775 gap wedge. The longer irons: 3,4 and 5, have more offset and a slightly longer than normal shaft. I bought the 5 iron but replaced it with a hybrid club. I cannot speak to the 775 3 and 4 irons, as I have never used them. I like the 5 iron, but I like my hybrid replacement better. The 6 through gap wedge irons are wonderful. I recommend them highly. They are forged, soft, relatively small compared to other game improvement irons and, contrary to a previous post, they can be worked. Whether you should buy these irons depends entirely on whether they work better for you than any other iron you try. Perhaps the X -20s or 755s will work better for you. It just depends what you're looking for and which irons you swing better than the others. Try several different sets if you can. If you are even thinking about the 755s that some others have mentioned, which are quite different from the 775s in the 3, 4 and 5 irons but not so different in the 6 through gap wedge, you may also wish to consider the new Mizuno MP 57.