X20 irons vs X22

  Every two years since 1994, Callaway has released a new line of clubs in their X-series of irons. The two latest models are the X-22 line, released in 2010, and the X-20 line offered in 2008. The clubs for both lines come in game-improvement and Tour models, making them adaptable to any skill level. Determining which set is better suited to your play style is a matter of understanding your needs and budget as a golfer.

  The X-20 irons have lofts that are closer in design to their predecessor X-18 clubs, ranging from 21 degrees on the 3-iron to 45 degrees on the pitching wedge. The standard X-20 clubs have a much larger face than the precision head that was developed for the X-20 Tour models and was subsequently passed on to the X-22 generation. The X-20 clubs utilize a straight shaft in the game-improvement models and a tapered shaft in the Tour sets.

  The Callaway X-22 have a loft ranging from 21 degrees on the 3-iron to 46 degrees on the pitching wedge. The top line and the sole of the club were thinned from the X-20 models to improve the overall feel and control of the club. When ordering the clubs directly from Callaway, you can customize them with steel or graphite shafts. The club also has a smoother hosel which improves the stability of the club.

  Both the X-20 and X-22 Tour lines received high critical reception by appearing on "Golf Digest" magazine's "Hot List" for their respective release years. The magazine praises the control and precision trajectory their testers were able to get from the clubs. The weighting being pushed to the outer edges of the club head creates a lower center of gravity that allows you to get more play off of the turf.

  I actually bought a set of x22's. Was playing x16's previously. I think the cavity is gaudy but I never see what that really is such a big issue to some people as long as you can't see it at address. To me setup pretty similar. I didn't directly do a side by side to the x20's but according to cally the x22 are supposed to be thinner top and bottm I thought?

  In any case, I think the x22's launch higher and are much easier to hit the 16's. It's been about a year since I hit the 20's so I can't vouch for the difference between the 20's and 22.


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