BackNine29 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I've never played Callaway Irons. I have an opportunity to buy a set of these in 3-PW in nearly-new condition for $500, but if they are viewed as too difficult to hit, I may pass on them. For anyone who has played these, how do they compare with other forged irons you have used with respect to feel, forgiveness and distance? I'm currently a 4 hdcp and play 2012 Cobra forged S2 Irons. Thx. Quote Many thanks, BackNine29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Given your stated handicap being as low as it is you can pick and choose from whatever irons you want on the market I would say. In addition anything from 2019 other than a pure blade is likely to be more forgiving and have added value over irons from 2012. Just my two cents, but I would go for it! Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I'm playing the 2019 Apex (not the pro line) and love them. My last few sets have all been forged irons and these are comparable. My irons are stronger than standard, but I don't believe the Pro line are. Obviously, you're a decent ball striker. I don't think you'll find hitting these irons to be an issue. Seems like a very good price. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Get fitted. Too many variables, buying someone else's irons sounds like a recipe for disaster BUT it is a good price. At a 4 index it's probably the right move to move into players distance iron to bridge that gap from game improvement to blades but the dynamics are different. The Cobras were longer length from the factory, not sure about the Apex. Without having a chance to swing those side by side I'd say pass on them. Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNine29 Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 Given your stated handicap being as low as it is you can pick and choose from whatever irons you want on the market I would say. In addition anything from 2019 other than a pure blade is likely to be more forgiving and have added value over irons from 2012. Just my two cents, but I would go for it!Appreciated. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Many thanks, BackNine29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNine29 Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 I'm playing the 2019 Apex (not the pro line) and love them. My last few sets have all been forged irons and these are comparable. My irons are stronger than standard, but I don't believe the Pro line are. Obviously, you're a decent ball striker. I don't think you'll find hitting these irons to be an issue. Seems like a very good price.The price is indeed very good. Thanks for the thoughts. Quote Many thanks, BackNine29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNine29 Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 Get fitted. Too many variables, buying someone else's irons sounds like a recipe for disaster BUT it is a good price. At a 4 index it's probably the right move to move into players distance iron to bridge that gap from game improvement to blades but the dynamics are different. The Cobras were longer length from the factory, not sure about the Apex. Without having a chance to swing those side by side I'd say pass on them.Thank you. I'm a 4 x week player, with no organized competitive desires at any level. With that, I don't see any benefit to getting fitted. The price I was offered is $200-300 cheaper than anything I've seen in same condition. It's also 7 years newer than my current set, which is also forged. The factor for a strong lean to buy is that the shaft is the same shaft I currently play. The downside is that the Callaway is more of a players forged iron and 1/2" shorter than my cavity back forged Cobra. I'll probably flip a coin. TylorJudd 1 Quote Many thanks, BackNine29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 21 minutes ago, BackNine29 said: Thank you. I'm a 4 x week player, with no organized competitive desires at any level. With that, I don't see any benefit to getting fitted. The price I was offered is $200-300 cheaper than anything I've seen in same condition. It's also 7 years newer than my current set, which is also forged. The factor for a strong lean to buy is that the shaft is the same shaft I currently play. The downside is that the Callaway is more of a players forged iron and 1/2" shorter than my cavity back forged Cobra. I'll probably flip a coin. Well shaft extenders for 1/2" are cheap! So it sounds like buy now! GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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