CALLAWAY STEELHEAD XR IRONS REVIEWED BY MID HANDICAPPER

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

For anyone looking at this video.. I bought a set of these Irons back in 2017, SW to 4I, and am still very happy with them. I find I can get good feedback from the head and shaft, and have no problems with shots that require finesse around the greens, such as using a 7 iron for a bump and run. I also found that on all my good shots, the distance control was excellent. And even on my bad shots, they still had enough forgiveness that the bad shots were not that bad. I like them and will not be getting rid of them anytime soon.

[@spocktra50]

Agreed too many different irons to choose from but then ,rsi,m2,m2 tour,psi,aeroburner hl,.Callaway are not the only culprits. Thanks for the honesty Rick and Rob.

[@GolfingMalky]

I was a tad confused by the range they are offering; these reviews do help. Love the way Rob follows right through with his swing; great swing commtment Cheers Rick and Rob

[@robpottergolf]

Malcolm A. confuses the hell outta me too

[@asif34]

love my steelheads hit them consistently straight and longer then my old Cleveland cg7s. didn't plan on getting them but after trying various clubs these were the best for me. getting custom fit made a huge difference. was never a huge callaway fan but now except for a hybrid I refuse to replace I have a full callaway bag except for 1 hybrid and putter. and have improved my game overall. the results didn't lie in the end despite not aiming to buy callaway irons or woods going in to the fitting I'm now a convert. despite secretly wanting ping g irons and Taylor made woods the callaway options were best for me. Rob love your reviews I can relate to them

[@craigmoyer6916]

While I agree that Callaway has overlapping lines, I am wondering if you are making it more confusing than it is. There are no XR16 irons of any kind. There are the XR and XR Pros released in 2015. The XR OS was released in 2016. The Steelhead XR will be replacing the XR. Come Jan/Feb of 2017, the Steelhead XR Pros will replace the XR Pros. The XR16 was the updated driver/wood/hybrid line from the 2015 release.

[@Maaarcoo]

I bought them and they're realy nice

[@michaelpope1710]

I have move from the XR OS to the Steelheads and I love it. The offset is smaller in the Steelheads and help me with my miss to the left.The XR OS offset miss was to the left and far left. It went off the map, but the Steelheads offset works for me. I have played about 10 rounds and have improved my score by 5 or 6 strokes. The distance is not bad at all and is consistent for me. I hit the 7 iron about 165 to 170 on a average with the Steelheads. I say go get fitted and go to the range to know your distance of each club. This is a good club and the lesser offset is a life saver for me. Key words, "For Me"

[@joehill1224]

Just bought them, I usually hit the ball shorter than most people and I tested these today. They helped me go further and I was hitting them straight. They are a great set

[@philipbennett1039]

As always guys, a good honest review. I have just bought a set of these with the stock graphite shaft and so far they have been great, Im a 15 handicapper, its my first year back after 20 years and two knee operations, so I need all the help I can get. The interesting thing is, that a scratch handicap golfer at my club has also just bought a set, but in steel shaft, so in answer to your question, "Who are these for?", well, a wide range, low to high handicap golfers.

[@markn5043]

Awesome reviews! Any thoughts in regards to the Callaway Steelhead, Ping GMax, and Taylormade M2s? I am looking at all 3 and wondered your guys thoughts? Preferences?

[@drewhall1117]

If rob is a 13 handicap he must be pretty damn good on the greens

[@dscwac396]

Lmao a generous 13 handicapper. He hits an overpowered 7 iron 155 can't compress a iron to save his life.

[@callawayslapper7548]

Hi Guys, I have the Steelhead xr's 4 to pitch and I love them and they are better looking than any of current range in my opinion

[@mancest]

Rick/Rob, Callaway currently has 5 sets on the market, some are a bit redundant in my opinion, but not quite as many as you guys list: Apex CF16 Apex Pro XR OS Big Bertha OS Steelhead XR The last 3 really seem to be targeted at the same demographic, and don't have quite the delineation that someone like Titleist has with their 4 iron sets currently available. Love the vids, please keep up the good work.

[@theeangelman]

Like Rob I also play with the XR Pros. Looking forward to getting fitted for Steelheads.

[@stephenjordan941]

Had mine since day of release. Love the look and feel and the ball flight I get is insane. I laugh when folks tell me that they wont stop on the green. When you hit a 6iron the height of an 8 the distance of a 5 its going to stop. That plus the throwback looks for someone that loves the old Steelhead is a cant miss.

[@danielcastresana9079]

Good luck when it's windy

[@paulmichaels3655]

Approach wedge best club in the set by far used it 5 years now

[@davidfletcher6836]

Interesting to see that you don't see why they brought the steelheads out. Distance seems to very much come from a lack of spin.

[@kenlightfoot7944]

I have just purchased a set of these clubs and have found playing in cold damp winter conditions I am hitting them a little longer and better than my Ping G25 that I was hitting a few months ago.

[@TheHintonator]

Ken Lightfoot I am currently using Ping G25. Are these worth the £600 upgrade? Thanks

[@kenlightfoot7944]

Probably not, they are a bit longer with a different flight, but not at the cost!

[@elpaelpa]

Haha there it is, the 8.5 rating. Thought you were sick last video Rob, didnt give the club 8.5

[@gregwalker4236]

some of the callaway irons are so beautiful i can't resist!

[@Deftard]

The last pitching wedge swing you had less head movement then the others thus a better shot.

[@maltebrasknielsen2298]

Hi Rick and Rob! Love your videos and content! Seriously Love your stuff! - I am in the middle of choosing between these Steelhead XR's and the Taylormade RSI 1's. I have tried them at my pro shop with Trackman and have sort of same numbers and feel from both. I will wait until end of february / start march because I will have saved some more money up after an expensive Christmas :-) What would you choose if you were me? And BTW in my shop they are telling me that the XR's are being stopped been produced by callaway and the steelheads are taking over :-) CHEERS for your help and all of you other viewers are more than welcome to come with your view! Love Malte Brask , From Denmark. I am 26 years old and in 2009 I was diagnosed with a big cancer tumor in my lower back which has crushed the among a lot of stuff the nerves to the muscles in the back of my legs so they are dead/paralyszied. I can limp but I canøt walk properly and my legs are therefore very skinny. And my back is killing me because I have been through 3 big surgeries which have took more than 10+ hours each time. So my body isn't suited for golf hahahaha :-) But with all of this and the fact I am always in threatment - also right now with Immunetherapy. So I need these sort of irons - I have the Cobra Fly-Z XL right now but that was becuase they were on such a sale I had to buy them.. And The Nike Vapor Speed in Driver, Fairway wood and Hybrid and I love them! But not the Covra - thay are simply wrong for me so which one of these two CW Steelhead XR and TM RSI 1?? Thanks Malte!

[@Ligerpride]

I think this is the only video where Rob hits a cut in any of his shots. He has a lovely consistent draw shape.

[@StevenAlwine]

So golfers get upset when there's a ton of releases of club lines by a given manufacturer...but golfers also get upset when a manufacturer consolidates two lines and reduces the number of club lines they release? Golfers are weird. Anyway, forgetting for a moment the XR OS which is on the way out, this puts the Big Bertha OS line in the SGI category, the Steelhead and Apex CF16 in the GI categories at two difference price points, and the Apex Pro 16 in the better player category.

[@Rfalc96]

Is Callaway becoming like the old Taylormade bringing out clubs that aren't needed?

[@TheGulbisfan]

It has been like that for a while, it has just taken a lot of time for people to realize that Taylormade really isn't releasing crazy amounts of clubs anymore. Callaway's line up is sooo confusing and so many different clubs.

[@JAG1651]

Well said!

[@Cornwall1888]

R Falconer Golf they bring out much more than taylormade now

[@celesteryan4609]

I have these clubs best thing since sliced bread. I will say 8 9 PW AW. Are butter 7 on down have slight click but are still the best 10 hdcp ever That's up against all comers. Which I unfortunately have spent on but given away. And I am a cobra nut but so be it Bill

[@hawkey100]

How about Rob doing the PXG 0311XF ?

[@robpottergolf]

hawkey100 I'd love too

[@jamesdewhurst8097]

love a cheeky bit rob Potter

[@leedavies5405]

can u get rob to test the srixon z765 and z565 please

[@anthonyparker7324]

What about revisiting Callaway's XR irons vs. the Stealhead XR irons, or are they just too close to be that different?

[@stvenmini]

wish I could keep my driver spin as low as that 4 iron!!

[@dologrove764]

Would these be considered to be a big enough upgrade from my x20’s to justify the expence?

[@arobledo1293]

If I've only playing for about a year and shoot in the 90s would these be a good long term set to have to play with?

[@robpottergolf]

Andres Robledo no harm in getting them. but there's that much choice of irons that are so similar the choice is confusing

[@fermentednug]

if you create a lot of similar products, you've set more bait in the water - customers will be deciding between two of your products instead of a competitor. Steelhead or Big Bertha, either is a sale for Callaway. Competing against themselves is the angle here.

[@TheLetterSeeTV]

Rob, are you sandbagging for Rick's videos? I have to think you've improved since you started this? Your swing looks much better now.

[@robpottergolf]

TheLetterSee hardly played this season. Maybe a dozen rounds upto 15 maximum. injury has prevented me kicking on. only managed to play in 4 Hcp Qualifiers. so Hcp has gone up to 13.4 although I shot one gross 76 but that was just a friendly and at a neighbouring course

[@TheLetterSeeTV]

Robert Potter Ahhh. well even from all the way in Wisconsin I'm rooting for you to beat me. I'll currently hovering around a 10 (9.6 - 10.3). Really tore up my knee last year and set me back a lot competitively.

[@robpottergolf]

You know, if I got into full single figures I'd probably quit playing lol

[@TheLetterSeeTV]

Robert Potter Haha well if you get close, "accidentally" read putts wrong so you can stay in double figures.

[@robpottergolf]

Lmao damn fine plan

[@anthonyparker7324]

yup i will keep my XR's. For me I don't think switching to the Steelhead XR's are any better than the Regular Callaway XR's I have now.

[@peasey211]

I don't understand what club companies are doing any more. it's damn near impossible to know what the differences are between all the brands and models. All of these companies are flooding the market with product and I think the consumer is just going to get worn out. I think it's already happening.

[@johnferguson8794]

Rob you're my hero!!! I know you'll be single figure in a month brother!!!! tell rick you aren't 13 handi anymore!!!!

[@scottsliger3606]

Whats the point of arguing about why Callaway made theses clubs, I have a set of XR Steelhead like them a lot. Very forgiving . Hit them on the toe they still go. You'll lose about 10 yards but they still fly on target. . why spend $500 more when the XR will do just fine.

[@Bsmithft]

Dobby need to test the 2017 M2 irons!

[@clintonworden9713]

Can you compare the old steel head to the modern steel head

[@obxarms7685]

The XR PW is especially soft. Great wedge

[@sylacauga21]

I have these irons and I personally feel they’re way to strongly lofted. Who needs a 155 yard pitching wedge?

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

I have the same Irons, and my PW only goes 100 to 110 yards. I think you are better than the clubs to be honest. If you are hitting the PW 155, that is power plus in your swing. That distance is a 7I for me. So maybe you need less forgiving clubs that you can use better. Sounds like the strong lofts are not for you. Cheers

[@scottsliger3606]

Getting a cart path roll doesn't count.. Only a few iron models and mostly blades have less loft but at most 2 degrees.

[@metamurph]

Callaway makes clubs like most people make balls, there is a look and price point for everyone. They still have the overall hype title going

[@jasonprice9823]

Imagine ragging on a company for giving consumers choices..

[@scottsliger3606]

I don't get it either. you'd thing the breaded wonder is looking to get a job in marketing

[@bfgolf]

does Rob remind anybody else of Miles from the movie sideways? (Paul Giamatti)

[@leepopham-lithgow5104]

I'd like to see a steelhead pro version

[@datdudebc2]

Another high rating when Rob is testing Callaway.... 😂😂

[@kenattaway721]

I really don't see the point of bringing out new clubs unless significant improvement has happened...still, the best idea is to get fitted by a qualified golfsmith...

[@Cornwall1888]

Ken Attaway to make money like every other company on earth, is the 2017 BMW 5 series significantly better than the 2016? Is an iPhone 6s significantly better than an iPhone 6? Products evolve slowly you don't have to buy every one, my driver is 5 years old I've tested the new ones nothing goes further yet so I keep it in the bag

[@kenattaway721]

Cornwall1888 and that's the right thing to do...

[@DavidSwanson6576]

Cornwall1888 Totally agree mate, I have a 2007 Burner TP in my bag, I bought (and recently sold) an M1 cause I don't think it comes close to the burner!!

[@gregwilliams2026]

I think Callaway have actually harmed themselves here by flooding the market. As a consumer, I am confused which model they are aiming at my personal game. I don't get their strategy at all

[@jarrettchristensen9354]

the spin rate with the 4 was what you would want with a driver not an iron.

[@RT-ks2zi]

Do you think rob will be cut next season

[@celesteryan4609]

Ewen Lindsay he should. Use Dobby . for all tests. He is more like us. Normal players no offence of course

[@tonitinnila9474]

They will not make the normal XR and pro anymore.

[@MrAshtute]

7 iron spin appeared to ve very low...get the callaway rubbish out ya bag Rob #nothingfeelslikeamizuno

[@jarrettchristensen9354]

hit these spin was waaaaaaay too low there was no way I could stop these on greens.

[@scottsliger3606]

maybe it's you and not the club

[@14341john]

what does "its magpieish" mean?

[@stephennoble2647]

It's shiny, the finish. Magpies like shiny stuff...

[@clayfleming6286]

Maybe someone has already mentioned this but these are a replacement for the standard XR irons that were released 18 months or so ago. There was no XR16 or XR16 Pro iron other than the OS. It would probably help people follow along if they would keep the same product name and introduce a series name, but the current line is as follows: Apex CF16 - Replaced Apex Apex Pro 16 - Replaced Apex Pro Steelhead XR - Replaced XR Upcoming Steelhead XR Pro - Will replace XR Pro Fusion - Replaced Big Bertha XR OS - Current

[@timothy9596]

You're not sure why they came out with this iron? Money.

[@alanjordan6198]

great video. just bought these and love them so far. great analysis from Rob. thanks

[@malcolmgreen1065]

Rob obviously doesn't chip or putt very well judging by that swing 😉

[@andyjung3387]

Malcolm Green lol

[@patrimcauthon478]

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[@williamavrett]

Why would having several choices ever be a bad thing? Your gripe is not performance but top many models? How stupid.

[@Hoppy-ee1vt]

We all criticise TM but Callaway are just as bad if not worse. Jusus how many drivers and iron sets do they have on the market. I suppose the difference between TM and Callaway is that TM replace with new whizz bang versions while Callaway just think of a new range all together. Just another reason why I'll purchase neither. Nothing worse than being told by your club manufacturer that your 6 month old clubs are now outdated.

[@Hoppy-ee1vt]

great review as usual though

[@terryainscough4100]

Spin is rubbish

[@melwalker2135]

Thought you were supposed to be reviewing the performance of the clubs not why Callaway have brought them out.

[@patrimcauthon478]

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