Jensen
Tour Rookie
Thinking about getting some new irons, and even though I haven't hit either fancy the look of these beauties.
So what's the opinion on them ?
So what's the opinion on them ?
New irons - Callaway Apex cf16 or Ping I200
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gmhubble
Head Pro
Apex CF16 every day of the week
Owned then and loved them and only changed to Steelhead XR Pro following a fitting at Callaway Chessington
Owned then and loved them and only changed to Steelhead XR Pro following a fitting at Callaway Chessington
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Recently bought some Mizuno forged JPX tour, these deserve a look but did try the other two .
Thought the Pings really nice but I hit them a little low.
The Callaway were lovely but a bit more chunky imo.
Its hard to say tbh as your personal preference will decide.
Have a look at the Mizuno though I love them.
the problem is to much choice , demo them both ,enjoy.
Thought the Pings really nice but I hit them a little low.
The Callaway were lovely but a bit more chunky imo.
Its hard to say tbh as your personal preference will decide.
Have a look at the Mizuno though I love them.
the problem is to much choice , demo them both ,enjoy.
If you want to hit your irons for miles with very little spin, the cf16s are the ones, don't come complaining when they don't hold the greens though.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I liked the I200 when I hit them and don't think you'd go wrong. Are you looking brand new or would you look second hand? Looks wise I'd opt for the Callaway. Would you be looking to hit before you buy or taking a totally blind punt. If you aren't going to hit them, then surely a cheaper set second hand would reduce any potential liability and would you not be likely to get closer to the price you paid?
User20205
Money List Winner
Get some blades. Either that or buy my psi’s off me & I’ll get some blades. Mmmm blades 💖
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Certainly wouldn't buy any club blind, would always hit beforehand. Would consider second hand, but would go for a fitting first to get the right spec.
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Em, TaylorMade made, no thanks
User20205
Money List Winner
But they’ve got holes in that make them amazing!!! Speed holes !!!! You must hate that putter of yours??? Has it got any paint left on it ??
Jensen
Tour Rookie
But they’ve got holes in that make them amazing!!! Speed holes !!!! You must hate that putter of yours??? Has it got any paint left on it ??
😄😄😄😄ðŸ‘
hovis
Tour Winner
the apex have very hot faces. great when you strike it well but very inconsistent when you dont.
the ping i200 will provide much more consistent ball speeds but you won't get the distance that the apex provide from a center strike
the ping i200 will provide much more consistent ball speeds but you won't get the distance that the apex provide from a center strike
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
I tried both, and on the fitting day, the Callaway were much better than the Pings for me. Better dispersion, better looks, better distance and better feel. Been playing them for almost a year with a rotten swing, as mentioned by others, they go a country mile, some ridiculous distances last summer. They're holding the greens at the moment, but did run through a bit last summer. I'll put that down to my dodgy swing. Starting to improve again now, hitting them a bit more consistently and looking forward to playing in better conditions.
I changed from Ping G15 irons as game had improved quite a bit. On the fitting day, the Callaways were marginally better than the TM P770, although I did like the TM's a lot too, decided to go with the Apex CF16.
I changed from Ping G15 irons as game had improved quite a bit. On the fitting day, the Callaways were marginally better than the TM P770, although I did like the TM's a lot too, decided to go with the Apex CF16.
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Jacko_G
Blackballed
That is your answer. Try.
Wouldn't take anyone on here's biased opinions based on what they prefer/play.
I recently went for a new driver and went in with a preconceived idea that I was buying a certain brand. An hour and a half later I left with a fitting for a very very (for me) left field choice and something I wouldn't have ever considered prior to being given it to try.
Roops
Head Pro
Another vote for the Mizuno JPX's. Lovely irons. Would never go back to huge old cavities.
I went and got fitted for cf16s but got the pros instead. The cfs are mental long if you middle them. I bought a cf16 4 iron for certain courses and I measured one his at 251 on a flat hole parkland with no run.....dont think I've middled it since.
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Was in AG yesterday and had a look at the Mixuno JPX. Wow, lovely looking iron, they've moved top of the list. Just need to hit them now
hovis
Tour Winner
just be mindful that the new jpx range will be out this year.. they be a good saving to be made on the current jpx
BristolMike
Head Pro
One thing to be slightly wary of with the JPX is the peak height. I had the 900 forged and found the ball flight to be a bit too low. Switched to the p790s and the flight is considerably higher for me. I’ve heard a few people say similar things about the mizunos, but if they work for you they are great. I did love the feel of a sweetly struck Mizuno iron
Jensen
Tour Rookie
It's the 900's I've got my mince pies on
