The X-Tour wedges (left) have a more square look and leading edge than the previous Callaway Golf forged wedges (right). Instead, the simply titled Forged Wedges had rather small heads and a very rounded leading edge – both design elements that were meant to help the wedges get the ball out of nearly any lie. Years in the making as tour prototypes, the wedges weren’t carbon copies of Cleveland’s 588 wedges as many people had expected.
CALLAWAY X HOT DRIVER RICK SHIELS PRO
The duo collaborated on the Big Bertha Tour Series wedges in 1997, which were cast from stainless steel and aluminum bronze, and the cult favorite X-14 Pro Series wedges in 2000.īut it was big news when Callaway released its Cleveland-designed Forged Wedges in 2002. Helmstetter on several designs, including the X-12 irons. He combined with Big Bertha inventor Richard C. Roger Cleveland left his namesake company and joined Callaway Golf in 1996. The X-Tour wedges are the third line of forged wedges he has designed for Callaway. But the company’s lead golf club designer is a fellow named Roger Cleveland – the founder of Cleveland Golf and designer of many classic wedges, like the enduring 588 line. Wedges, however, probably aren’t what you think of in conjunction with Callaway. The company later became a force in the irons market, its Odyssey brand of putters is a top-seller, and its golf balls are gaining traction at retail. Take a look at the video to see a good compare and contrast between all three versions.Callaway Golf built its position in the golf business on the strength of its Big Bertha woods. Rick seems very impressed with the whole Mizuno JPX 919 iron lineup. Here is a great video from Rick Shiels! He does a very thorough review of the entire line of JPX 919 irons including the Hot Metal, Forged, and the Tour irons.
Mizuno STUNNING LOOKING……NEW MIZUNO JPX919 IRONS! – Rick Shiels Video Review The JPX919 Tour is surprisingly stable for its size, demonstrated in its tight distance patterns from off-center strikes – the critical benchmark for elite level shotmakers. Grain Flow Forged Hd (High Density) – Forged from a single billet of 1025E mild carbon steel in Hiroshima Japan for a distinct Mizuno feel during impact.Pearl Brush – Chrome plating with a new, more durable pearl finish to soften the 919’s precise lines in high sunlight.Fractional Sole Width Increase – In balance with reduction of top edge creates easier launching long irons (5% measured increase in CAD data).Tour Grind Top Edge – The edge is narrowed to match grinds commonly requested on Tour.Stability Frame – Open at the heel portion to enhance stability and launch, whilst producing a tour-preferred vibration/sound.Elite Shotmakers Profile – A cleaner look over the ball, the JPX919 Tour is created to satisfy the needs of the golf’s elite shotmakers.What do you think of the Mizuno JPX 919 irons? Will you be trying them out? Do you know someone that plays them or the other two versions, the Hot Metal or the Forged? Mizuno JPX 919 Tour Irons Feature Highlights
Check out all the information and videos below, and see if these awesome looking irons are for you. The lofts are a little smaller, and they are more of a “true blade” iron. The Tour version of the JPX 919 Irons is the more bladed version of the JPX 919 irons family. Welcome back! The Mizuno JPX 919 Tour Irons are the focus of this week’s golf gear spotlight! They were just awarded MyGolfSpy’s “Most Wanted Players Iron” for 2019, beating out the Cobra King Forged CB irons and the Callaway X Forged irons.
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