What Type of Irons??? Can't decide between Callaway X-Tour or the Ping I10?

Question

Hello. I recently have been lookin into investing in new irons to replace my really old worn out ones. I am a 8 handicapper and have narrowed down my choices to either the Ping I10's or the Callaway X-Tour irons. I am a long-ball hitter who sometimes tends to have problems with accuracy. I have tested them both and and found them both very solid, good quality, and comfortable clubs. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Choosing golf clubs is a personal decision.  I have Pings and I have been happy with them but you certainly can't go wrong with the Callaway.

One thing you did not mention was the type of shafts.  I tested different clubs with different shafts and I end up selecting steel shafts for my irons because I was more accurate with them than with the graphite shafts.  To me accuracy is more important especially if I am hitting the ball to the green.

Answer 2

I don't personally like the tumbled finish of the Pings, so it would be Callaway for me, all other things being equal.

Answer 3

It seems to me you are more interested in controlling the ball (accuracy) and you are a long hitter.  Have you ever considered Callaway X-Forged instead?

Answer 4

You can't go wrong with Ping and the fitting system is the best.

I want Ping I10s also.....

Answer 5

Has to be your decision ultimately on which you fell you hit better.  I play the X-Tours and they are not that forgiving (although more than most forged clubs).  Ping generally more forgiving, but less feel.

Answer 6

If you would like a little help keeping the ball in the air, the center of gravity of the Callaways is the lower of the two. Of the two, the sweet spot is a hair farther toward the toe on the Callaways also which keeps the MOI a hair higher. In general the Pings might play a little more workably, the Callaways a little more forgiving, with the lofts a touch weaker in the Pings.

Answer 7

I agree with the answer above, go with the X-Forged.  I just bought a set, and wow are they nice.  The X-Tour was Callaway's first real attempt at a player's iron, so they are a beta release at best, and to be honest, they suck.  I play the X-Forged, and they are a nice set of irons.  I demoed the Nike Forged (Tiger's club), Titleist blades, and the X-Forged.  I know you are asking about Callaway and Ping, but a little experience.  If you aren't tiger, the Nike's sucks, same with the Titleist.  The X-Forged are a nice set of player's irons.  They give honest feedback, excellent shot making ability, true distance and are a fun club to play.  Like all forged style clubs they are not the easiest to hit.  If you are an 8 and getting better, go with the X-Forged, if you are a steady 8-10 handicap, the X-20/X-20 Tours are a little easier to hit.  Either way get fitted!!!!

My vote is for the Callaway's, excellent clubs with lots of low scores in the waiting!