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Bump guys! My stage 2 is up. Apologies for being tardy. Please read and I would love to answer your questions and hear any feedback you have about the clubs. I had a great time testing them and if you hit them, I am betting you will too!

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Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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I'm always up for testing new equipment whether I'm looking to purchase or just for fun.  The opportunity was given to me by a local pro shop to allow me to test these irons, so I took advantage.  I'm currently playing the Srixon Z545 irons as a comparison.  First impression, I liked the look of them.  I felt they looked inviting to hit.  I did feel that these would suited for someone like myself or a beginner.  They looked forgiving without being massive.  I was also happy to see the pro version come out with that finish.  Those would be the ones I would go for if we looked at looks alone.

 

I took them out on the range, and I loved the sound and the feel of them.  I normally don't gravitate towards Callaway for some reason.  I've tested them, but I never seem to get the best out of them compared to other brands.  These would be one of the first ones that I've hit that if I was looking to purchase, that I would want in the line up for a fitting.  The flight was very straight and true.  If I messed with the shaft in the head a bit, I could have got the flight lower to match my eye a bit better.  They were very easy to get into the air.  I was also able to shape the ball the way I wanted with these, the same as I would with my current set.  I was able to get a little more distance out of my irons, but nothing that would scare me away from these.  The only thing I wouldn't do with these iron is get the hybrids to match.  The sound of those hybrids, I couldn't deal with, but that's another review.

Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max
3 Wood: Taylormade SIM
3 Utility Iron: Srixon U85
4i – 5i: Taylormade P790
6i – AW: Taylormade P770
SW: Taylormade MG3 TW Grind
LW: Taylormade Hi-Toe 3 Low Bounce
Putter: PXG Battle Ready One & Done

 

 

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Good stuff guys, these were the second best performing for me but not quite as nice a feel as the Mizunos I went with. I did find that they were very long though...

 

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Woods:   :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg
               :srixon-small: Z U85 2 Iron
Irons:     :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300
  :titelist-small: T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300
Wedges:               Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts
Putter:    :rife-putters-1: 2 Bar Hybrid
Ball:        :titelist-small: Pro V1x

Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts.

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  • 3 weeks later...

Updated with my stage 3. Great irons, great experience, thanks MGS and Callaway. 

 

God I love that 3-iron!

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Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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Updated with my stage 3. Great irons, great experience, thanks MGS and Callaway.

 

God I love that 3-iron!

Nice overall review man. The MGS mods were smart to pick you because you ended up being perfect target for these irons.

 

Could you see yourself expanding your set into more Callaway products after this?

 

 

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Callaway Steelhead Pro – Official MGS Forum Review by HighFade

 

 

Conclusion

 

This picture is all you need to know.  This is the new home for my Mizunos. 

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I have done a couple reviews of clubs, but so far very few have beaten my current gamers.  The Steelheads are the exception. I am totally sold.  You can have my Steelheads when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers.

Total Score: 83/100

This is a really misleading score.  It should be over 90.  The low marks I gave were for the look and feel.  I cannot get used to the color.  I just hate it because it's not stainless steel.  And anyone will suffer when comparing feel with a Mizuno.  But if you want pure performance, the Steelhead beats everything I have seen.  And it's not close.

 

 

Great job and your early comment about high and long has me interested to say the least.  I actually like the darker colored irons as my Razr XF have a black finish and although you can see wear, I still think they're some sexy heifers. :wub:  If were in the market which I may be soon, these will definitely get a look!

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
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Bump! Stage 3 completed.  Thank you fellow spies for following along for the ride.

 

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FW Wood:   :cobra-small:  F9 wood 14.5* 

Hybrids:  :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & :nike-small: Vapor Flex 4 hybrid  

Irons:  :srixon-small: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts                                            

Wedges:   :cleveland-small: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* 

Putter:  Scotty Cameron M2 Newport

Ball:  :Snell: Black & :titelist-small: Pro V1

Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag

 

 

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Bump! Stage 3 completed. Thank you fellow spies for following along for the ride.

Great reviews pal. It made me happy to see you found another worthy player to take these since they didn't work for you. It would've been a shame if they just had to sit in a closet somewhere.

 

 

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Fantastic work guys. MGS chose very wisely and I have really enjoyed you reviews. You all deserve the new clubs  :D 

 

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Driver:    :cobra-small: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff
Woods:   :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg
               :srixon-small: Z U85 2 Iron
Irons:     :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300
  :titelist-small: T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300
Wedges:               Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts
Putter:    :rife-putters-1: 2 Bar Hybrid
Ball:        :titelist-small: Pro V1x

Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts.

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Great reviews guys. If i hadn't just put the Wilson D 300's in my bag I would definitely be looking at these.. Thanks for the great write ups.. 

Dave-

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Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft

Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft

Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft

Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft

Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts

Cobra King Black Wedge 54* 

Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58*

Snake Eyes Viper Putter.

Ball: Taylormade TP-5X

 

 

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Fantastic work guys. MGS chose very wisely and I have really enjoyed you reviews. You all deserve the new clubs  :D

 

I allowed some friends to hit the new clubs every once in a while, give them a try, etc. 

 

I never thought it would be so terrifying to let someone try someone you didn't pay for! But once I started to play them and like them, it was tougher and tougher

WITB

 

Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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Just curious if anybody is still gaming these irons? 

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Just curious if anybody is still gaming these irons? 

I will definitely be gaming them again this year. As much as I think I might want to update to some players irons, I don't think that's a good idea.

 

I went in and did some work with a fitter last weekend, hit the P-790's and the Apex. Neither did more for me than the Steelheads. He wasn't surprised, said the steelheads were awesome and he put tons of people in them last year, was surprised when they discontinued them.

 

I see zero reason for me to change to a club that I hit worse, these guys are still so easy to launch, and I'm starting to be able to add a little cut to them when I need to.

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Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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It looks like there are some sweet deals on Steelheads. I've been keeping an eye on them. The black Pros are sexy, in my opinion.

 

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4-AW:bridgestone-small: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105
SW: :cleveland-small: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54*
LW:Sub70: TAIII Black 58*
Putter:ping-small: Scottsdale TR Senita
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I will definitely be gaming them again this year. As much as I think I might want to update to some players irons, I don't think that's a good idea.

 

I went in and did some work with a fitter last weekend, hit the P-790's and the Apex. Neither did more for me than the Steelheads. He wasn't surprised, said the steelheads were awesome and he put tons of people in them last year, was surprised when they discontinued them.

 

I see zero reason for me to change to a club that I hit worse, these guys are still so easy to launch, and I'm starting to be able to add a little cut to them when I need to.

 

 

Yea I've heard nothing but solid reviews from those who game these irons.   Thanks for the update!

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Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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They're still in my bag. In fact, I just finished 18 holes on my golf sim with them. Fantastic!

There is no spoon.

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They're still in my bag. In fact, I just finished 18 holes on my golf sim with them. Fantastic!

 

I could see these irons showing up in many more bags before it's all said and done. 

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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They're still in my bag. In fact, I just finished 18 holes on my golf sim with them. Fantastic!

Oh you're still around? Jk lol

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FW:   :cobra-small: F6 baffler set at 16º

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Wedges:   :nike-small: 52º :nike-small: 56º  :edel-golf-1: 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped

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I jumped on a deal in January and can see these in my bag for a long time. Solid, long and forgiving irons and hybrids.

 

 

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Driver: PXG 0811XF 10.5 Regular flex

3W Cleveland HiBore XLS

3-5H: Callaway Steelhead XR

6I-AW Srixon ZX4 MKII

SW and LW Kirkland Signature (V2)

Putter: TaylorMade Rosa Monte Carlo

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It looks like there are some sweet deals on Steelheads. I've been keeping an eye on them. The black Pros are sexy, in my opinion.

 

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Those are mini rocket ships! Stupid long.

 

 

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I jumped on a deal in January and can see these in my bag for a long time. Solid, long and forgiving irons and hybrids.

 

 

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My brother is still playing with the set I gave him and can't say enough about them.  He loves the forgiveness and extra distance he gets with them, but without looking overly huge game improvement irons.

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Driver:   :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft

FW Wood:   :cobra-small:  F9 wood 14.5* 

Hybrids:  :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & :nike-small: Vapor Flex 4 hybrid  

Irons:  :srixon-small: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts                                            

Wedges:   :cleveland-small: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* 

Putter:  Scotty Cameron M2 Newport

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With this thread resurfacing I had to go to the indoor range today to hit a few balls. I still can't drive the damn ball, but I love hitting these irons. Thanks guys!

WITB

 

Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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With this thread resurfacing I had to go to the indoor range today to hit a few balls. I still can't drive the damn ball, but I love hitting these irons. Thanks guys!

No doubt in my mind I will own me some Steelheads

 

 

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Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
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LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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No doubt in my mind I will own me some Steelheads

 

 

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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Come on Rick you know ya want em

 

 

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Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Come on Rick you know ya want em

 

 

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No.......not yet.....

 

 

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Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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With this thread resurfacing I had to go to the indoor range today to hit a few balls. I still can't drive the damn ball, but I love hitting these irons. Thanks guys!

 

Well I had to jump on the Steelhead bandwagon. Picked up a set on Callaway Preowned for a good deal.  The cool thing is they are coming in my custom specs so I'm pumped!  I'm selling my Pings locally so I'm getting a whole lot more than I would have on a trade in.  Yep I'm a happy camper.  :)

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Well I had to jump on the Steelhead bandwagon. Picked up a set on Callaway Preowned for a good deal. The cool thing is they are coming in my custom specs so I'm pumped! I'm selling my Pings locally so I'm getting a whole lot more than I would have on a trade in. Yep I'm a happy camper. :)

Good luck Bro, hope this is the magic setup!!

 

 

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Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Well I had to jump on the Steelhead bandwagon. Picked up a set on Callaway Preowned for a good deal. The cool thing is they are coming in my custom specs so I'm pumped! I'm selling my Pings locally so I'm getting a whole lot more than I would have on a trade in. Yep I'm a happy camper. :)

Good deal OG!!

 

 

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:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

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