Price
$227 per iron
Callaway X Forged
Price
$227 per iron
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Why We Like It
- Made from a single piece of 1020 carbon steel, the X Forged has a compact profile for the more accomplished player. The higher toe and hard edges draw their inspiration from Japanese forged irons.
- Single-piece forgings place a premium on feel. Here, extra mass has been placed behind the impact location to maximize the sensation of when club meets ball.
- The tri-sole geometry found on almost every recent Callaway iron design is something that tends to get overlooked. Look at the leading edge, and you'll notice material was removed to prevent the sole from digging.
- The shape is a streamlined cavity-back with minimal offset and a thin topline. In other words, it’s the kind of club typically reserved for those with their names on their bags.
- SPECS: 7-iron: 33 degrees; PW: 46 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a players-style iron that trends toward a lower launch—ideal for high‑ball hitters wanting to stop ballooning—yet can still produce strong, lofty full‑shots for some. Testers praised its stability and turf interaction, consistent feel through the set, and exceptional shot‑shaping control (easy to hit high cuts or low draws). The face is extremely soft and mis-hits held distance, rewarding solid swings with clear feedback and a sleek chrome look. One drawback: several felt the face lacked the “pop” or explosive carry of some rivals.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
These are extremely soft off the face. Unfortunately, they just have no pop to them. Even when you catch one solid, it doesn't feel like it jumps and goes.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I could shape and move the pitching wedge just as easily as the 7-iron. Consistent from top to bottom in the set.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's a lower-launching iron, more on the players end of the spectrum. If you're a high-ball hitter and want to stop your shots from ballooning, this is a good club for you.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This iron made me feel like a skillful golfer. Even mis-hits still performed well. I hit a few thin ones, and there wasn't any loss in distance. When I really struck it, the contact was the best I felt in this class.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Turf management is really good across all the clubs. Ball flight is easy to manage, too. I felt like I could hit any shot with this iron, whether it be a high cut or a low draw. If you're looking for something you can use in many different scenarios, this is a good club for that.
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Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
These are extremely soft off the face. Unfortunately, they just have no pop to them. Even when you catch one solid, it doesn't feel like it jumps and goes.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I could shape and move the pitching wedge just as easily as the 7-iron. Consistent from top to bottom in the set.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's a lower-launching iron, more on the players end of the spectrum. If you're a high-ball hitter and want to stop your shots from ballooning, this is a good club for you.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This iron made me feel like a skillful golfer. Even mis-hits still performed well. I hit a few thin ones, and there wasn't any loss in distance. When I really struck it, the contact was the best I felt in this class.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Turf management is really good across all the clubs. Ball flight is easy to manage, too. I felt like I could hit any shot with this iron, whether it be a high cut or a low draw. If you're looking for something you can use in many different scenarios, this is a good club for that.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
The chrome head is shiny and beautiful to look at—like a sparkling new car from the top on down. High launching iron as well. Terrific for those golfers who like hitting full shots and getting that high launch.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The stability you get from this club is great, especially when you go after it. It makes you want to push its limits. If you do, it gives you everything you're looking for.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Very much a ball-striker's club. If you're swinging it great, you're probably going to love it. If you're a little off, you're not going to find it very forgiving. Hit it in the middle of the face, and you can pretty much do what you want with it.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
These are extremely soft off the face. Unfortunately, they just have no pop to them. Even when you catch one solid, it doesn't feel like it jumps and goes.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I could shape and move the pitching wedge just as easily as the 7-iron. Consistent from top to bottom in the set.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's a lower-launching iron, more on the players end of the spectrum. If you're a high-ball hitter and want to stop your shots from ballooning, this is a good club for you.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This iron made me feel like a skillful golfer. Even mis-hits still performed well. I hit a few thin ones, and there wasn't any loss in distance. When I really struck it, the contact was the best I felt in this class.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Turf management is really good across all the clubs. Ball flight is easy to manage, too. I felt like I could hit any shot with this iron, whether it be a high cut or a low draw. If you're looking for something you can use in many different scenarios, this is a good club for that.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
The chrome head is shiny and beautiful to look at—like a sparkling new car from the top on down. High launching iron as well. Terrific for those golfers who like hitting full shots and getting that high launch.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The stability you get from this club is great, especially when you go after it. It makes you want to push its limits. If you do, it gives you everything you're looking for.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Very much a ball-striker's club. If you're swinging it great, you're probably going to love it. If you're a little off, you're not going to find it very forgiving. Hit it in the middle of the face, and you can pretty much do what you want with it.
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Range Results
We tracked 20,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.
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From the Manufacturer
Callaway X Forged
Crafted for the discerning Japanese market, the new X Forged Irons are now available here in the US offering unmatched precision, workability and feel. Featuring single-piece forging for pure, responsive feedback and a tri-level sole for superior turf interaction, it's time to experience performance forging at its finest. Crafted from a single piece of 1020 Carbon steel, X Forged Irons deliver the crisp sound and soft feel that discerning players demand—precision-engineered for professionals and elite ball strikers. X Forged features a streamlined cavity back, compact profile, minimal offset, and a thin topline—crafted to appeal to the eye of the better player.
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