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I bought the Callaway X-12 irons when my old clubs were too beaten up to use anymore. When I got this set of irons, I was immediately impressed with the quality of them, even though they were used previously. When I used them for the first time, I was amazed how much more yardage I was getting out of them than my old set, and how much straighter I was hitting them. I thought, "These 1998 clubs are doing better than my other set?" But then I thought harder about it, and remembered that the dynamics of the irons don't change from year to year, only the designs do. So unless you're willing to pay an extra, say, $90 per club, get these. Below is an assessment of the X-12 irons in the main areas: PRICE: This is one of the cheapest sets of Callaway irons on eBay today. I got 6 irons and 2 wedges for about $120, including shipping and tax. In the pro shop, they might want up to $120 for a single X-24 iron. DISTANCE: These irons offer superior distance, especially if there is a 1 or 2 iron in your bag. Different golfers hit different distances, so I can't offer an average yardage per club. ACCURACY: The ball will usually go right where you hit it. I came within an inch of a chip-in during my second round with them! DESIGN: Respectable design, not too impressive, but I like clubs that aren't too illustrated with bright colors, as I personally find that too distracting during a backswing when you are supposed to focus on the ball. EASE OF USE: These clubs are easy to use and hit well. They make escapes from bunkers, divots, and wherever else you might find your ball a breeze. HARDINESS: These clubs will stand up to just about anything. They've already survived since 1998, right? OVERALL: A wonderful club set to have overall. I also imagine they would be good clubs for beginners, due to their ease of use and accuracy, and also for advanced players due to their distance, and again, accuracy. A good club set for these tough economical times due to their low price. This is a must have set. If you found this review helpful, please click the "Yes" box below.Read full review
I'm a middle-aged, bogie golfer, lowest ever handicap:12. I shot a low round record 81 in June 2006 with X-12's at a tough muni in upstate NY - Colonie Golf Course,4/9's, one of the best munis I've played anywhere. I also am a member at the (public)Palma Real, RTJones 1972 in Ixtapa, Mexico.) Irons in play : CALLAWAY X-12 on RCH 96 regular flex. 2nd Bag: x-12's on RCH96 stiff, which give a lower trajectory and with a bit more roll equals LONGER. Wife's Bag: X-12's on Ladies Gems: She can spank 'em and hits my 96 Regs well, too. About graphite: We both prefer it to steel. I don't think graphite is "less accurate" as has been said (or parroted, take your choice) by quite a few. Graphite is longer than steel: these fly maybe 8-10yd longer than TT D Gold 300 steel, but that's not necessarily true for everyone. They are lighter to carry if you are a hoofer, but the net difference amounts to carrying one less can of beer (:- ) At some point most golfers not gifted a set of irons by some leprechaun begin to wonder if they shouldn't drag all those old steel tomato stakes they've been bashing the worms with to the dumpster and then shop E Bay for some newer irons. If you want your name on the leaderboard of your local cow-patty league and can't seem to get those Greens in Reg. you should try the X-12's. They're a bargain on E Bay right now, they have "tour victories" to their credit if that impresses you. The newer X-16 Steelheads are an equal bargain on E Bay but they have a very different feel. Callaway has every bit the fanatic fan base as PING -We have a PING 3 and 7 wood and 4 PING putters between us- the reason being that a quality product, excellent R and D and great tech support speak loudly. The X-12's are in my opinion the best feeling, best looking, easiest to clean (cavity backs are notorious mud-gatherers) and most durable irons these guys have made to date. I've hit the x-14's, x-16 Steelheads and the Fusion heads. I was not impressed by any appreciable difference other than the higher price. Don't misunderstand: if it wasn't for the talent at Callaway bringing the hot faces, heads, (sometimes great) shafts and really good looking iron sets to market year after year those X-12's wouldn't have been there a few years ago to begin with - they have a right to market share having earned it. Consider this: If the older sets won all those trophies and it's only 2,3 or 4 years later, what changed? Could it be just cosmetics? Aren't the basic geometry and weight distribution (more or less) the same? You think steel ain't steel??? Hmmm. I think it's the player, not the club, but then let's leave the driver and fairway woods out of this argument. That's a different story. LIKE: Today's prices, particularly on EBAY. $175-$230 for really nice sets. Sharp looks, balance, everything Callaway says in their Product come-on is true. These are not oversize heads, an OVERDONE hype when it comes to performance. The idea is not FORGIVENESS, it's about practice makes perfect and getting to be a "good" player. These heads are compact: bigger than blades, smaller that O-Size. When hit consistently on the sweet spot, easy to do if you practice, these x-12's feel fantastic. We like to bang these on the range as much as our woods: Nike Ignite 1-3-4-7-9 in mine, Ping G2/BBertha WB's 3-5-7-9-11 in hers. DISLIKE: Cheesy painted shaft graphics on the RCH shafts get bag-beat very easily. Surfer dude or road bike frame decals, maybe? (:- Read full review
This is the second set of X-12's I have owned. I traded the first set for a set of Callaway Fusions that was the worst mistake I have ever made. I hated not having them to me the Fusions felt hard. The first time I ever hit the X-12s I shot a 76, I picked them up and went to the golf course and was in love. I don't what possessed me to trade them the first time. I guess the newness of the Fusion warped my brain, I promise it will not happen again. I hit the RCH Regular Flex Graphite and the shaft performs well. I am from eastern New Mexico and the wind blows hard pretty much all the time and these clubs allow you to drive the ball through the wind. I can work the ball right or left with no problem. Hit the long irons well and actually have the ball stop on the green. It easy to hit the low knock down shot or the high full shot. I love the pitching wedge for chipping around the green. I don't use the gap, sand or lob wedges I have the vintage Callaway wedges and love them. Eli did his homework on these irons and I don't understand why they are the cheapest on resale but I am glad they are. I paid $139.00 for 2-LW so it was a h*ll of a buy. All my buddies keep their wallets out buying new clubs but also have their wallets out when it comes to paying off our bets at the end of the round.Read full review
Amazing clubs, easy to hit, fly far and straight on good contact. For the price you can pick these up you should certainly try them, would stand up to about any of today's clubs.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
We have two 9 year old grandsons and they love these clubs. They hit well with them and the Odyssey two ball putter is very accurate. This is a great set of clubs for learning to hit driver, hybrid, irons and woods. We are pleased with our purchase.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
