The Callaway X Forged is the perfect middle ground for the better player who wants the premium feel and control of a forged club but needs the extra forgiveness of a cavity back.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 3/5 — Better than MB, but still a player's iron
Workability: 4/5 — Able to hit draws and fades on command
Feel: 5/5 — Unbelievable one-piece forged feel
Distance: 4/5 — 184-190 yards with a 7-iron
What they rate
Superb forged feel and feedback
Predictable and high spin rates for green-holding control
Increased forgiveness over the Apex MB model
What they don’t
Noticeably larger blade length than pure muscle backs
Marginally less workability than the MB series
The Callaway X Forged is the perfect middle ground for the better player who wants the premium feel and control of a forged club but needs the extra forgiveness of a cavity back.
Superb forged feel and feedback
Predictable and high spin rates for green-holding control