Callaway x2 hot pro irons vs xr pro driver

Lets take a closer look at each iron and examine what separates the xr iron from the x2 hot iron. In callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro. Feb 16, 2015 so when callaway said that the xr pro irons were combining all that wonderful xr technology with the lines of the steelhead x14 pro series i was queuing up for the reunion gig. In this case, their claims are very close to reality, but not quite. Jun 26, 2015 the callaway xr and xr pro irons both feature the face cup technology, previously found in callaways woods. Some players will benefit from the higherlaunching standard edition, while others will see the most gains from the lower spinning pro driver. The pro version has a beautifully clean crown, but some players might wish they had kept a. He is the 2018 master wld champion, 2018 esi champion, and 2019 roc city rumble champion. Now the callaway xr pro irons have upped the ante, especially in the players iron category. Jan 14, 2015 despite, or maybe because of this slimmed down approach, the x2 hot was a driver for all golfers from tour pros to mid handicappers and the xr driver successfully follows in its footsteps. Callaway x hot pro 4 iron mens, right hand, steel, 6. Simply put, the x2 hot pro irons are the total package.

Eddie started competing on the world long drive circuit in 2014 and has been a member of team callaway since 2015. The only concession to adjustability is the usual callaway optifit adjustable hosel that enables you to change the loft across a range of 3 and two. In addition to the thinner and lighter alltitanium hyper speed face, the pro version gives you a deeper face and the ability to work the ball effectively with a. Mar 14, 2014 callaway x2 hot irons offer more forgiveness, more ball speed and more distance a massive undercut channel increases the rate at which the face flexes and rebounds for more ball speed and. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Claiming a full club increase in distance would be huge but in comparison to last years x2 hot and x2 hot pro, it is maybe a half a club. The xr line release also has golfers talking once again. The callaway xr and xr pro irons both feature the face cup technology, previously found in callaway s woods.

While it would be best for a low to mid handicap player, i would also feel comfortable in recommending it to a mid to high handicap golfer as well. It was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. Jan 14, 2015 last year, callaway reestablished itself as a leader in driver technology with its big bertha and x2 hot lines. Callaway is a wellknown name in the golfing industry. Every callaway xr pro has a twopiece club head, with a 360degree cupface design. Xr pro has a 53% lower center of gravity and 300 rpm lower spin than x2 hot pro. Like last years x hot, the x2 hot drivers come in two different options, a pro version with a slightly smaller head, lower launch and spin, and a standard version with more forgiveness and an easier launch. It helped callaway lower the center of gravity by 53 percent and decrease spin by 300 rpm compared to last seasons x2 hot pro driver. Callway xr vs x2hot irons i can get the x2 hots with 34 hybrid and 5pw for less than i can get a 5pw of the xrs. I thought id go with some mizuno jpx variant but i really liked the callaway xr that i hit compared to jpx 850. I am a senior player 70 years old with a current handicap index of 10. These irons are designed to help you achieve more accurate and forgiving shots on the golf course. The callaway x2 hot pro driver is designed with the same technology as its standard counterpart, making it long and forgiving off the tee.

Callaway x2 hot vs cobra bio cell fw challenge youtube. The company is responsible for creating the big bertha driver and also manufactures stateoftheart irons. I have gained 15 yards in the short irons and 10 yards in the long irons. The x hot irons are designed for long distance, and more forgiveness to help you hit consistent shots across the face. Hey everyone, been lurking here a while and heres my 1st post yes, i know how to use the search function. The shaft is a key component to speed, thats why we put in a new project x lz. The callaway x2 hot pro is attractive for many reasons. Nov 12, 20 in callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro. See how the irons got on in our 2015 game improvement irons test. Jun 15, 2015 both the xr and xr pro irons are made from a twopiece cavityback construction thats been dual heat treated ensure a precise look and feel. Introduction callaway golf has been turning a lot of heads over the past five years with their reemergence as one of the leaders in the equipment industry. The pro version, which is also cast from 174 stainless steel, also features callaways cg height progression.

X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the x2hot irons of just one model year before. Callway xr vs x2hot irons i can get the x2 hots with 34 hybrid and 5pw for less than i can get a 5pw of the xr s. Our testers compared 6 irons for both models against the respective models of the x2 hot and x2 hot pro. Last swing speed check was done a year ago and was around 80 mph so. The key technology incorporated into the manufacturing process is callaways proprietary two piece club head which features a 360 degrees cup face design, aimed at dramatically improving ball speeds regardless of the point of contact across the clubs face. Not wanting to hijack your thread, thought id give callaway another chance, i tried the xr hybrids and driver yesterday comparing against my ping g15, and the club i was interested in the new adams blue and they were magic. So when callaway said that the xr pro irons were combining all that wonderful xr technology with the lines of the steelhead x14 proseries i was queuing up for the reunion gig. When compared to the x2 hot pro, the x2 hot driver has more draw bias to minimize the slice tendency of average golfers and is designed to help golfers launch the ball higher. That means speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from a rmoto face, speed from maximum shaft loadthe list goes on and on. Whether youre a scratch golfer or a beginner looking to improve, there is. The company looks to keep the good times rolling with the debut of the xr and xr pro. May 20, 2015 just to add to the very informative posts already made, the shaft in the pro version is a little heavier as well. Callaway golf mens xr pro irons set set of 8 total clubs. Apr 11, 2016 the callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaways strongest drivers yet.

The xr pro driver gives you low spin and outrageous speed in a players. Last swing speed check was done a year ago and was around 80 mph so i play a light or a shaft in my clubs. Callaway x2 hot irons offer more forgiveness, more ball speed and more distance a massive undercut channel increases the rate at which the. As you may recall, x hot was the overall winner in our most wanted driver competition earlier this season, so if x2 hot is actually longer, and more forgiving like callaway claims, the x hot series could be a. It helped callaway lower the center of gravity by 53 percent and decrease spin by 300 rpm compared to. X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the. Callaway engineers say that the x2 hot driver is ten yards longer than its predecessor, thanks to a thinner and lighter titanium face that boosts ball speeds. My experience with the xr pro driver was pleasantly surprising.

In addition to the thinner and lighter alltitanium hyper speed face, the pro version gives you a deeper face and the ability to work the ball effectively with a more compact head at 440 cc. The x2 hot pro driver bottom photo has a taller face than the x2 hot driver, giving it a more robust appearance at address. Compared to standard x2 hot, the x2 hot pro has less offset and a more compact head. Apparently it is just built for outrageous speed and the race. The x2 hot driver offers a new hyper speed face, an improved head shape and construction, and new advanced adjustable hosel technology. Looking to upgrademodernize my irons from my ancient mizunos. Callaway golf mens xr pro irons set set of 8 total. The callaway xr and xr pro irons both feature the face cup technology, previously found in callaways woods. This version of the driver was recently released into stores near you. Weve traveled down a new path to make a driver thats a proving ground for these great technologies. Like to say right up front that the rogue irons that i am writing about are the ones that i custom ordered from callaway.

Last year, callaway reestablished itself as a leader in driver technology with its big bertha and x2 hot lines. This is the first time this technology has been implemented into an iron design and its pushed these iron sets to the top of most lists. They have great feel, great sound, and proven technologies for long, straight shots. Team callaway meet our tour players callaway staffers. Theyre long, forgiving, and very visually appealing. The x2 hot pro irons are among the most affordable players irons that will be available in callaways 2014 lineup. The cg in the xr is 46% lower than the x2 hot hybrid with an 8%. How henrik stensons irons assist his superb ballstriking. With the introduction of the callaway xr iron, one couldnt help be skeptical to see what callaway had made too outperform the highly touted x2 hot iron. He has also won a combined 25 professional minitour events. The 360 face cup is a single piece of thin metal that wraps around the perimeter and acts like a spring on shots hit low on the face and pretty much anywhere else contact is made. The xr pro iron features the same technology in a more compact head, with a thinner topline and narrower sole width. When it comes to game improvement irons, i really think callaway has nailed it with the xr and xr pro irons. If you dont wanna pay for a fitting, check out a few clubs at your pro shop to demo, take your driver wrench with you, and switch shafts in and out while youre on the range.

In the x2 hot they were able to concentrate that mass into a smaller area so it looks much better to. Mizuno 919 hot metal 5gw callaway md3 54 callaway md pm 58 ping sigma g tyne. If it increases speed, its in xr and thats why its our fastest titanium driver ever. Callaway rogue pro 4pw, aw iron set stiff steel project x 6. Whether youre a scratch golfer or a beginner looking to improve, there is a set of callaway irons for you. Moto club face technology which enables the club face to be made up to 19% thinner. Previously callaway s x2 hot ironspushed the envelope forperformance to higher levels than the x hot irons, which were extremely hard to beat considering the incredible results that it produced. May 08, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the callaway x2 hot fairway wood against the cobra bio cell fairway wood on gc2. If you want long long long irons go to dick and get the atomic iron they have them bent til the pitch wedge in 41 degrees,, back to wilson, i am 70 years old and played golf for 60 years, i grew up on wilson equipment i seen the ups and down, they are a. I believe that it is suitable for a wide range of players. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the callaway x2 hot fairway wood against the cobra bio cell fairway wood on gc2. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Oh, and yes, any driver from the x2 hot and on use the same optiforce tip. Mar 17, 2017 it was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10.

Jul 17, 2015 with the introduction of the callaway xr iron, one couldnt help be skeptical to see what callaway had made too outperform the highly touted x2 hot iron. The callaway xr pro driver has a centre of gravity that is 53% lower than the callaway x2 hot pro driver. For a set of distance clubs aimed directly at midtohigh handicappers, the xr line doesnt skimp on quality, good looks and playability. The callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. In the x2 hot they were able to concentrate that mass into a smaller area so it looks much better to me. Maybe a scratch or two from being in a bag with other clubs. The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. New hyper speed face produces a 10 percent larger sweet spot for more forgiveness. I need to replace my x hot pro irons now so im looking for a new set of irons thats match up. Scott sullivan, general manager of progolf international, tests out callaways new xr driver against the older x2 hot. Callaway xr pro driver callaway drivers golfbidder. Callaway x2 hot driver callaway set out to create a driver better than the one played by the longest hitters in golf. May 05, 2014 the callaway x2 hot pro irons are some of the best irons i have hit so far this year. As usual, i was excited to get my hands on callaway golfs latest offerings.

I have been playing callaway s since the 1990s and this x2 hot pro set is outstanding. Made with the highest quality materials and infused with the latest technology, callaway irons inspire confidence to attack the pin from any lie. Callaway xr pro irons belong to the category of betterplayer irons and they have been tasted with kbs tour v90 steel shaft. Callaway is also launching a xr pro model, which is 440ccs, and is made of a lighter carbonfibre. New callaway xr os iron set irons choose set makeup lhrh and flex. The cg weighting and sloping crown make it easier to shape the ball and create a draw vs.

Sep 07, 2015 the x2 hot has led sort of a resurgence for callaway that has them once again very relevant in the driver and iron market space. Last year i was a little critical on the x hot pro driver. Callaway irons continue to be among the most trusted in the game. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Despite having the same shaft length and loft of the outgoing x2 hot irons, the xr irons are said to be 12 yards. R moto teknik tar bort vikt fran traffytan for att oka bollhastigheten och skapa mer. With the advanced adjustable hosel, there are quick 3step processes. This is largely due to the design of the forged composite crown that enables the weight to be better distributed.