Callaway Golf features numerous golf club product lines for every golfer and talent level. Two popular Callaway iron sets, the X18 and X20 irons, are often compared with each other by golfers looking for a new set of clubs. While both sets are high-quality clubs, there are a few subtle differences.
Company
According to the Callaway Golf website, the company has been a leading golf equipment and apparel manufacturer for nearly three decades. Callaway golf products can be seen on all major professional golf tours, including the PGA, LPGA, and Champions tours. Callaway also manufactures and distributes golf balls, shoes, bags, tees, golf club repair tools, and golf apparel including shirts, pants, hats and rain gear.
X18 Irons
Callaway Golf's X18 irons are typically sold with a Constant Weight Uniflex Steel shaft as their stock shaft, but graphite shafts also are available upon request to the manufacturer. The X18s are available in three different flexes: regular (R), Light (L) and Stiff (S). All flexes have a mid-torque level and mid-kickpoint that helps you get the ball up into the air easier. The X18 irons combine many of the core technologies from past Callaway-made iron models, including larger club heads, high-polish finish and lightweight club face technology. The X18 iron line can be used by golfers of any talent level.
X20 Irons
Callaway Golf's X20 irons are similar to the X18s in both technology and appearance, with a few subtle differences. The main technological difference is the Progressive Wall Reduction System, which the company suggests lowers the club head's center of gravity 6 percent more than the X18 irons. This same technology is seen in all clubs in the X20 line, allowing you to get the ball airborne quickly, especially in the set's long irons. You also will notice a higher level of shot forgiveness with the X20 irons because of this new technology.
Considerations
While both clubs are marketed as separate iron lines from Callaway, the actual technological features are very similar overall. The main difference is the lower center of gravity in the X20 irons, though high-handicap players might not notice this difference right away. Both sets retail for roughly the same price, $299.99, as of 2010, and can be purchased in most major sports stores or local pro shops.
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