Description Callaway Golf has weight distribution technology. The Tunite cradle allows 77% of the mass to be positioned around the extreme perimeter of the iron for ultra-high MOI and a low, deep CG; the TPU SenS...
Reviewed by: Walter Wellsfry(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Callaway Fusion Irons
Summary: I've owned my Fusion irons since new for two years and just fell in love with them all over again! They always had superior feel, but I was having a little problem hooking with them--especially the short irons. With a iron swing speed around 90-92mph (even at age 47) I decided to reshaft from Nippon Uniflex to Nippon 1050 stiffs--AWESOME combo!! Slightly heavier and definately straighter with that sweet buttery feel--I should have done it sooner...
I played the Lake Course at the Olympic Club in SF yesterday and went low for me despite driving in the trees a few too many times. Had two birdies and several more opportunities due to excellent iron approach shots. One memorable shot was a gorgeous nine iron on number 8 to about eight feet--tweet tweet! Hit a tremendous six iron on number 14 but missed the six foot birdie putt... I'd have shot mid 70's on most other courses--the OC is very tough!
If you have the right fitting and correct shaft these sticks are fantastic. For a average to sightly quicker swing speed the Nippon Uniflex is solid. Unless your index is south of say a 4 or 5, forget forged blades and go for these. Similar head shape, 5-10 yards longer, and waaay more forgiving. Great club for anyone from scratch to a fifteen or so. Smaller heads, so you need a decent swing to fully enjoy IMHO!
Earlier this year I went so far as to purchase Callaway X20 Tour irons to replace the Fusions (before changing-out the shafts). Loved the Tour's Project X 6.0 shafts but the heads on the X20 Tours just didn't have the feel I like--very good sticks for a 10-20 hcp but a little too dull. Got rid of them and traded for some new Ping I5's which I also like alot.
So the Fusions are back in the bag and the I5's, while also excellent, are now my back-ups. I hear that the brand-new FT's are also outstanding--just very expensive.
If you have the money get the new ones after a complete fitting. If not, the used Fusions are a club to love at less than half the price from a reputable source! Great value used!
Customer Service: Callaway service always excellent. They replaced shafts and grips on my X20 tours--no charge! I've also had equally excellent experience with Ping. I've also heard great things about Callaway Pre-Owned.
Similar Products Used: Mizuno MP57, MP60, MX25, Ping I5,Callaway X Forged, Callaway X20 Tour.
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Review Date June 26, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Cobra kid(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Big Bertha Fusion Irons
Summary: Hey,
I not the best golfer in the world, as my profile info shows, but i always stay up to date golf glub wise.
When i started golf i thought callayway was the most amazing club on earth, they still are pretty awesome but alot of the price is the brand name. Where as other clubs are just as good but cheaper.
I being a bit hipocritical because i will always pick a bigger brand name over a smaller brand name but my dads words have finnaly sunk in, NOT.
They are awesome culbs but i must warn SHOP AROUND FOR BETTER DEALS BEFORE YOU BUY
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Model Reviewed: Callaway Big Birtha Fusion Irons 4 - PW, SW
Summary: I offer my support and opinions with these irons. I am a 14 year old boy with these being my first set of irons. Ill start by saying that they are great! Any miss hit shot and they will only punish by about 2-4 METRES. I say metres as i live in Australia. Thats about 4-6 yards. They feel immaculately soft at impact on any shot and they are workable, but probably not as much as blades though.
Anyway, I started using them in October 2007 starting off a 27 handicap at one of the toughest courses in Australia, 'Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club'. After getting used to them I got down to a 9 handicap in 4-5 months. NO JOKE!
February 1st to be exact when got down to 9. Although now I am struggling to lose shots. It took me 4 months to lose one shot! I finally got down to 8 just last week. (14th June 2008)
In my perspective I believe that these irons are mainly for beginners from high handicaps, 30 to low handicaps, 12.
In conclusion I have only had these irons for a very short period of time and will be looking to invest in some:
Nike Forged Blades (Tiger's Irons)
Mizuno MP 60's
Mizuno MP 57's
perhaps?
I am in desperate need to lower my handicap to peruse my dreams of becoming a Professional Golfer! (Clubs may not be the answer though??)
Well thank you very much and I hope this review helps.
From,
The Callaway Kid
Customer Service: None
Similar Products Used: All Callaways : X 20's, X 20 Tours, Fusion Widesoles and X Forged.
Summary: I was hesitant about the large plastic back, but its not bad looking. The clubhead is small almost like a player's iron. The midsize face is not for the high handicapper. The club feels lighter than other callaways. At impact, it feels very soft. One thing i did not understand is that the face is titanium but werent any longer than the stainless steel irons. Isnt the whole point of paying $1000 bucks for these irons is to generate more distance? For buttery irons there are plenty of forged irons to pick from. Overall superb irons but nothing unique in its performance.
Customer Service: cally has great customer service.
Summary: Played thes clubs for 2 years now. I can say they are excellent. I have 9 clubs - 5 iron to 60 degree lob - very consistent throughout the set and great feel. Some mates have tried them and said they would replace their set with these clubs if upgrading. Got them for $100 each through ebay. I'm comfortable with the size of the clubface and confident of the ability to work them if needed. Second-hand bargain!
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