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Keg Thrower
I know we have a thread about Callaway's entire iron lineup, and I know we have a thread about the Morgan Cuppers who are Callaway sponsored receiving their irons but I wanted to start a thread designated solely to the RXT's.
I also wanted to do this b/c while there is some great feedback on these irons, it's mostly taking place in the Morgan Cup thread and I fear that folks who aren't involved in that event aren't really paying attention. I understand that, but I don't want the highlights of these irons to be overlooked by the forum.
I've had my RXT's for about a month or so now and have about 5 rounds of golf and countless range sessions under my belt with them. For those of you who don't know, I have the 4-GW, KBS Tours Xstiff, soft stepped. They are fit to me at 1/2'' longer than standard and 3* upright. My very first experience with them was on the course in tournament play. I was in the process of moving so there was no warm up time with them whatsoever, just straight into the bag and straight to the first hole.
I was a bit nervous at first b/c of the sheer weight difference between these and the Burner 2.0's, with the stock shaft. I could immediately notice a difference in weight, with the RXT's being significantly heavier. Those fears were quickly put to rest though when I hit my first shot with an iron. WOW! What a difference to have clubs built to my specs. No more predominant toe down divots, which was causing me slight fades with the 2.0's. Laser like precision, with a solid feel, coupled with some wicked turf interaction, and I was sold!!!
What I really want to hit on is the forgiveness. We all have to admit it, we're slaves to marketing. These are branded as "Tour" irons, which means minimal offset, a sleek topline, and a degrees of playability. Well, these look fantastic at address, there's no denying that. They just make a guy feel comfortable looking down at them. Where they differ from most "Tour" irons I've demo'd in the past, they are packed with forgiveness. The irons do have a full cavity but you'd never know it looking down at them. Feedback is available to the golfer so you'll know if you didn't catch it flush but misses are just not that penal.
They look spectacular. There are those who have commented on the aesthetics of the cavity, and while I agree that they aren't the hottest thing you'll see in a picture, they look so much better in hand. All that is overshadowed by the finish on the iron in my opinion. I would describe the finish as a sort of nickel finish that just oozes class!
I know that these are some of the best irons I've hit this year, and trust me, I've hit a lot of them. What golfer wouldn't like what they have to offer? They have the sleekness, they have the distance, they have playability, and best of all, they offer some forgiveness. These irons must be on your shortlist if you're in the market and all that I would ask is that you try them. I swear you won't regret it. They may not win out for you, but I can gaurantee they're better than you think they are.
Anyway, RXT owners, shoppers, and lusters.............SOUND OFF!
I also wanted to do this b/c while there is some great feedback on these irons, it's mostly taking place in the Morgan Cup thread and I fear that folks who aren't involved in that event aren't really paying attention. I understand that, but I don't want the highlights of these irons to be overlooked by the forum.
I've had my RXT's for about a month or so now and have about 5 rounds of golf and countless range sessions under my belt with them. For those of you who don't know, I have the 4-GW, KBS Tours Xstiff, soft stepped. They are fit to me at 1/2'' longer than standard and 3* upright. My very first experience with them was on the course in tournament play. I was in the process of moving so there was no warm up time with them whatsoever, just straight into the bag and straight to the first hole.
I was a bit nervous at first b/c of the sheer weight difference between these and the Burner 2.0's, with the stock shaft. I could immediately notice a difference in weight, with the RXT's being significantly heavier. Those fears were quickly put to rest though when I hit my first shot with an iron. WOW! What a difference to have clubs built to my specs. No more predominant toe down divots, which was causing me slight fades with the 2.0's. Laser like precision, with a solid feel, coupled with some wicked turf interaction, and I was sold!!!
What I really want to hit on is the forgiveness. We all have to admit it, we're slaves to marketing. These are branded as "Tour" irons, which means minimal offset, a sleek topline, and a degrees of playability. Well, these look fantastic at address, there's no denying that. They just make a guy feel comfortable looking down at them. Where they differ from most "Tour" irons I've demo'd in the past, they are packed with forgiveness. The irons do have a full cavity but you'd never know it looking down at them. Feedback is available to the golfer so you'll know if you didn't catch it flush but misses are just not that penal.
They look spectacular. There are those who have commented on the aesthetics of the cavity, and while I agree that they aren't the hottest thing you'll see in a picture, they look so much better in hand. All that is overshadowed by the finish on the iron in my opinion. I would describe the finish as a sort of nickel finish that just oozes class!
I know that these are some of the best irons I've hit this year, and trust me, I've hit a lot of them. What golfer wouldn't like what they have to offer? They have the sleekness, they have the distance, they have playability, and best of all, they offer some forgiveness. These irons must be on your shortlist if you're in the market and all that I would ask is that you try them. I swear you won't regret it. They may not win out for you, but I can gaurantee they're better than you think they are.
Anyway, RXT owners, shoppers, and lusters.............SOUND OFF!
