Callaway Steelhead Xr, anyone ?

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I still have my X14 PS somewhere. They claim the X-14 Steelhead had was the most successful Callaway designed irons, ever. Now, this Steelhead Xr suppo...

sdandrea1

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It's a damn shame it's come to this - Made in China and ferrules, but I still love the brand and the customer service.......and I still have my fully-refurbished Eye 2 and ZING sets.

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sdandrea1

It might well be made in Uganda or some other countries from the continent of Africa in the near future....

It's weird that I like the Zing better than the Eye2, sure don't like the looks of the Zing but that set had helped me get through the tough time when I was recovering from injury.

sdandrea1

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Not surprised. I find the ZINGs way more forgiving than Eye 2.

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sdandrea1

Glade you had a chance to get out sooner, weather report for Florida is not that Sunny .

sdandrea1

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Yep - we arrived back in VA last night. I called a neighbor and we're getting a soaking in Citrus County but no high winds.

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sdandrea1

You'll still get a bit wet in VA.

Finally we also have some moisture here. Help to control the wild fire over the Eastside of the Cascade Range.
Over heard a comment from others while waiting in line at Rite Aid. "People got stupid when it started to rain". Didn't know what that guy meant. He could be referring to drivers could not adapt to the change of weather.

First few days of the raining days or the sunny days made people act weird.

Typhoon

I think I remember from the Ping Tour I did that the heads are made in China but assembled here in Arizona if its any comfort. How you liking them?

sdandrea1

Typhoon

They are everything they advertise. Long, accurate and forgiving. Ready for this? I FINALLY picked up a G30 Sf Tech driver!!!!!

Sneakylong

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We've had ~ 9" of rain from Hermine. Drained my pool several times so far. Supposed to get some more today. Just had one screen panel damaged in the pool enclosure. My course is saturated and not sure our Beat the Staff Labor Day tournament is going to happen.

Glad you like the G's. In addition the heat treating of the 17-4 softens the feel more than the G15's IMO. I'm liking them so much I'm think of adding a 5 iron.

GLFTPS

Got a look at the Steelhead. Initial take was they look big. I play Callaway Apex so the SH might seem clunky to my eye. I will demo them to see how they feel. Not a snob against game improvement irons.

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GLFTPS

Thanks.

Sneakylong

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"PING G Irons are heat treated using a specialized process, creating a Hyper 17-4 alloy that is 40% stronger than traditional 17-4 SS. This allows the faces to be thinner and provide four times the face flexing with improved stability. The results are big distance gains and a higher peak trajectory for better stopping power so you can hit and hold the green."

sdandrea1

Sneakylong

Got to play with them on Thurs here in VA in my weekly Stabelford. They treated me well - broke 80 and won $22 for 2nd place. I don't think I'll get the 5i, though......... 8*)

Typhoon

Could always get a gmax 5 iron Stevie.

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Had a chance to swing by our local golf store.
Took a peak at this steelhead Xr model. All I can say is, the head looked huge comparing to the X14 PS.
I'm certain it's more forgiving. I just never had success with these larger iron heads. Even the Ping Zing would dwarf next to the Xr.

I'll try to demo it next time.

Sneakylong

sdandrea1

And my prediction is you're going to love it. Just remember if you set it to +.6 or +1 you'll close the face and -.6 and - 1 will open the face. I finally settled on my 12* at the +.6 setting. When I'm on I can hit a nice consistent high draw at that setting. I find it as long or longer, plus extremely forgiving on miss hits than any other driver.

Typhoon

sdandrea1

Its been 11 days....how's the sftec?

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Sneakylong

I have it on +1 - performed very well today. I am not fond of the sound, tho.

Sneakylong

sdandrea1

Did you get the 10 or 12 degree ? The sound quickly dissipates as you see your drives fly down the fairway.

sdandrea1

Sneakylong Did you get the 10 or 12 degree ? The sound quickly dissipates as you see your drives fly down the fairway.

I got the 10, set to 11 (+1). This driver flew as straight and as long as my Adams Blue and Callaway BB V Series. It just sounds different. No Holy Grail, but after all my experiments, I am sure there isn't one. 8*)

Sneakylong

sdandrea1

Does the setting at 11 degree go high enough? I think you'll find the forgiveness a tad better. At the time the G30 was the most forgiving driver out there. The G driver is supposed to even be slightly more forgiving.

sdandrea1

Sneakylong

Yep - I get the right trajectory for my clubhead speed.

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