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$143 per iron
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Why We Like It
- Callaway used AI analysis of average-golfer impact points to selectively thin areas on the face to maximize ball speed. The face also wraps around the topline, sole and toe to further widen the springlike effect.
- A metal-injection-molding process fashions the internal tungsten weighting to better position the center of gravity.
- That weight is encased in urethane microspheres that helps deliver a soft feel.
- The lofts are super strong, but the oversize construction and wide sole allow them to launch broadly equivalent to irons with more conventional lofts.
- Also assisting launch is a shorter hosel, which saves six grams that is relocated low in the club to make getting the ball in the air easier.
- The pre-worn leading edge of the sole helps prevent digging at impact.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps.
- 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 41 degrees
what our testers said
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Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The grooves are deep, and there's a cushioned feel at impact with a muted sound to match. The short irons launch exceptionally high.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
These are very forgiving. I hit it off the toe a few times and still got dead-straight shots. I feel like similar strikes varied in distance by about 10 yards, but there was a satisfying whip-cracking sound. You can't see the sole at address, so it doesn't feel like you're hitting a forgiving iron because of how sleek it looks—but you certainly are.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
There's nothing bulky. I like where and how it's rounded. I felt like these were terrific scoring clubs. You could really pinpoint the center of gravity and its sweet spot. You could be precise. They also had pretty good workability for this category.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
These didn't have the trampoline feel you might expect in a super game-improvement iron, but they did blast through the turf well to assist on fat shots. The flight was consistent and forgiving. My mis-hits went straighter than I expected based on how it felt at contact. The compact clubhead inspires confidence
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I picked it up and couldn't wait to hit it because it's a strikingly good-looking golf club. The look inspired confidence. The disconnect came with the feel at impact. The ball-to-face connection felt messy.
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Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The grooves are deep, and there's a cushioned feel at impact with a muted sound to match. The short irons launch exceptionally high.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
These are very forgiving. I hit it off the toe a few times and still got dead-straight shots. I feel like similar strikes varied in distance by about 10 yards, but there was a satisfying whip-cracking sound. You can't see the sole at address, so it doesn't feel like you're hitting a forgiving iron because of how sleek it looks—but you certainly are.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
There's nothing bulky. I like where and how it's rounded. I felt like these were terrific scoring clubs. You could really pinpoint the center of gravity and its sweet spot. You could be precise. They also had pretty good workability for this category.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
These didn't have the trampoline feel you might expect in a super game-improvement iron, but they did blast through the turf well to assist on fat shots. The flight was consistent and forgiving. My mis-hits went straighter than I expected based on how it felt at contact. The compact clubhead inspires confidence
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I picked it up and couldn't wait to hit it because it's a strikingly good-looking golf club. The look inspired confidence. The disconnect came with the feel at impact. The ball-to-face connection felt messy.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
This is a great all-around performer. I found it to be a nice mix of forgiveness and power. The clubface is hot and firm and produced a high but penetrating flight. The 5-iron is just as playable as the shorter irons in the set. The club dances through the turf.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
If you want clubs that get the attention of other golfers, these are the ones to have. The proportions of the clubhead, topline, offset, they all seem to blend together perfectly. There is just enough forgiveness where you feel like you can step on it, but you don't lose the control that you want. You can flight it high or low, shape it left to right. It's a bit of a magic trick between forgiveness and workability and this club has that balance perfectly.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
These are great looking. There's a little bit of offset but nothing off-putting. The lower irons had good launch, but the 5-iron was below average for me. I think it's because the clubhead felt really light, which was an issue for me. I felt like I was looking for how to get energy behind the ball.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Very sharp angles that focus you on the center of the club. It's eye-catching. These produce one of the more penetrating ball flights with a lot of control. I wasn't losing the ball up in the air and I was able to maneuver the ball. The longer irons were a little low in launch, but I was still able to control the rollout distance.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
These are very approachable clubs considering the size of the head and face. There's nothing obstructing impact. They made the swing seem balanced through the backswing. They were also very stable at impact and forgiving. Even when I came across the ball, shots were still staying on the target line. I also got really good compression at impact.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I liked everything about these. The look is so sexy. These look like real irons, hiding the game-improvement tech. I was getting great launch and great distance with these clubs. And good control, too, straight as a an arrow. I felt really comfortable swinging these.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The long irons were rocket ships—really long and high with a baby draw on them. The face felt very hot.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
These are very forgiving. I hit it off the toe a few times and still got dead-straight shots. I feel like similar strikes varied in distance by about 10 yards, but there was a satisfying whip-cracking sound. You can't see the sole at address, so it doesn't feel like you're hitting a forgiving iron because of how sleek it looks—but you certainly are.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
There's nothing bulky. I like where and how it's rounded. I felt like these were terrific scoring clubs. You could really pinpoint the center of gravity and its sweet spot. You could be precise. They also had pretty good workability for this category.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
If you want clubs that get the attention of other golfers, these are the ones to have. The proportions of the clubhead, topline, offset, they all seem to blend together perfectly. There is just enough forgiveness where you feel like you can step on it, but you don't lose the control that you want. You can flight it high or low, shape it left to right. It's a bit of a magic trick between forgiveness and workability and this club has that balance perfectly.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
These are great looking. There's a little bit of offset but nothing off-putting. The lower irons had good launch, but the 5-iron was below average for me. I think it's because the clubhead felt really light, which was an issue for me. I felt like I was looking for how to get energy behind the ball.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Very sharp angles that focus you on the center of the club. It's eye-catching. These produce one of the more penetrating ball flights with a lot of control. I wasn't losing the ball up in the air and I was able to maneuver the ball. The longer irons were a little low in launch, but I was still able to control the rollout distance.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
These are very approachable clubs considering the size of the head and face. There's nothing obstructing impact. They made the swing seem balanced through the backswing. They were also very stable at impact and forgiving. Even when I came across the ball, shots were still staying on the target line. I also got really good compression at impact.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The long irons were rocket ships—really long and high with a baby draw on them. The face felt very hot.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
These didn't have the trampoline feel you might expect in a super game-improvement iron, but they did blast through the turf well to assist on fat shots. The flight was consistent and forgiving. My mis-hits went straighter than I expected based on how it felt at contact. The compact clubhead inspires confidence
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I picked it up and couldn't wait to hit it because it's a strikingly good-looking golf club. The look inspired confidence. The disconnect came with the feel at impact. The ball-to-face connection felt messy.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
This is a great all-around performer. I found it to be a nice mix of forgiveness and power. The clubface is hot and firm and produced a high but penetrating flight. The 5-iron is just as playable as the shorter irons in the set. The club dances through the turf.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I liked everything about these. The look is so sexy. These look like real irons, hiding the game-improvement tech. I was getting great launch and great distance with these clubs. And good control, too, straight as a an arrow. I felt really comfortable swinging these.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The grooves are deep, and there's a cushioned feel at impact with a muted sound to match. The short irons launch exceptionally high.
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Range Results
We tracked 27,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.
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From the Manufacturer
Callaway Elyte X
For golfers looking for an iron that is confidence-inspiring at address and extremely easy-to-hit, the Elyte X model is designed with a larger profile for maximum forgiveness with elite speed. It features the new Speed Frame construction, which allows for stiffness in the body and flexure in the face for fast ball speeds. The Speed Frame dampens vibrations allowing for a crisper sound and feel. A tri-sole design features three distinct sections to ensure fast, smooth turf interaction. The Ai10x Face produces exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face.
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