Is the C3i wedge any different than XE1?

[Hacker James]

I saw the ad at the bottom of my browser screen for a new offering. Laboriously reading through all the hype it sounded very familiar not to mention looks almost identical to the other except for the stark graphics and paint. Same words, same accolades, same referencing to online videos. Then at the very bottom, in very fine print support@golftailor.com   I really cannot say anything about the value, or playability, having not tried, but if is anything like the other, others have said it to be a one trick pony.  But, that's just marketing and is to be expected, I suppose.  I do like the looks of it though.

Edited January 10, 2017 by Hacker James

[Hacker James]

I need to make a slight correction. the reference at the bottom of the page is 2016 Golf Tailor LLC. The email for the wedge in question is: support@C3i.com (I think).  

[Hacker James]

Interesting enough that I did indeed receive a reply from the sellers of these clubs. I received an email indicting that there was a reply from them in THIS thread, but it does not appear anywhere. I have to assume that it was deleted by the mods. If, so, glad they did, as it was more in the vane of unsolicited advertising and I now have to apologize  that it was me that provided an avenue for it.  At least the basic query was answered.  Same club - improved? version.

Edited January 26, 2017 by Hacker James

[Piz]

C3i = XE1?  Somebody help!  It looks like C3i/X = E...but I've never been conversant in math.

[Hacker James]

  On 1/26/2017 at 2:40 AM, Piz said:

C3i = XE1?  Somebody help!  It looks like C3i/X = E...but I've never been conversant in math.

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and pie are round not square.

[SavvySwede]

I the only difference is that the C3i has conforming grooves. The XE1 did not.

[Hacker James]

  On 1/26/2017 at 4:44 AM, SavvySwede said:

I the only difference is that the C3i has conforming grooves. The XE1 did not.

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their reply that went to my in box addressed several "changes" according to them, but was very  "commercial" and "hype" (not surprizing, though, after all it IS marketing). The black finish probably wouldn't last too long in the sand. I don't know if it is anodized or paint.

[Hacker James]

Although I have a lot of concerns regarding these clubs, I might entertain ordering the XE1 as they are offering two wedges for the price of one.  The newest revision C3i is appealing but if I can get two, it might be worth it to experiment.  I use my current wedges fairly well, but occasionally have difficulty in the sand, usually in carrying too far, realizing it is on me, however.

[NavyCWO4]

The XE-1 is USGA Conforming. Once a lie is repeated enough, it becomes truth. No so here. Here's the link to USGA: https://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/ResultDisplay.aspx?clubtype=Wedge&Manf=Golf Tailor&Prod=All

[Hacker James]

I believe that one time, the earlier versions may have been non-conforming, but was corrected later on. When I querried the OEM on the differences, they had told me of the improvements made to the C3i that were not present in the XE1. There was no mention of conformity nor did I ask.

[NavyCWO4]

That too was a rumor.....it was a groove issue. In fact, the original version (V1) was also conforming.