X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the. Overall, callaway x2 hot pro irons will give you confidence. The x2 hot pro driver has a substantially lower center of gravity than the x2 hot driver which allows for lower spin and optimal workability of the golfball for players with faster swings. It has the combination of the best looks and solid performance. The x2 hot pro driver bottom photo has a taller face than the x2 hot driver, giving it a more robust appearance at address. A deep central undercut increases clubface flexion for more distance. The x2 hot pro has a much more neutral bias than the x2 hot and that was clear during testing. Our testers compared 6 irons for both models against the respective models of the x2 hot and x2 hot pro. I bought the 9 x2hot driver in stiff aldila blue in very good used condition and cant. You want precise control so youve chosen an adjustable driver. Taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro subscribe. The x2 hot fairway woods will be available in 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25degree versions and should be in stores starting jan. Claiming a full club increase in distance would be huge but in comparison to last years x2 hot and x2 hot pro, it is maybe a half a club. And if you simply want to improve your ball striking and hit the ball farther, these just might be your clubs.
Head teaching pro alastair taylor tests the callaway x2 hot driver down at the pga golf academy at herons reach in blackpool. Also, like the x2 hot pro fairway woods, the deep models sit with an open face angle at address, a look preferred by tour players. Does the xr driver also have the progressive draw bias as the loft increases like the x2 hot. Taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro youtube.
The club has the stock, project x velocity shaft with a stiff flex. Your new callaway driver wont languish in the closet. X2 felt really good when i hit the centre but not so great off centre. But they rarely address using the adjustable settings. Also, im coming from blade style mizunos so im generally fine hitting irons with narrower soles. While it isnt miles ahead of the competition in any one category the overall package is hard to beat. Ram golf pro spin 3 men righthand wedge set mcrgw0200. Callaway x2 hot, x2 hot pro and x2 hot deep fairway woods. I just went to a golf shop and hit some stuff and picked something that felt ok and looked good. X2 hot iron, what makes the callaway gbb epic sub zero driver so cool. X2hot driver head vs gbb epic head specs callaway community. The biggest change from x hot to x2 hot is the hosel. When compared to the x2 hot pro, the x2 hot driver has more draw bias to minimize the slice tendency of average golfers and is designed to help golfers launch the ball higher. Its in the top 3 bestselling irons and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade rsi 2 or adams idea a12os.
Like the x hot, the x2 hot will feature standard and pro models. The pro version, which is also cast from 174 stainless steel, also features callaways cg height progression. Compared to standard x2 hot, the x2 hot pro has less offset and a more compact head. Click here to look back at the callaway x2 hot irons feautured in the. During my time, i tested the standard x2 hot 3 wood 15 degrees loft with an aldila tour blue stiff shaft. While it would be best for a low to mid handicap player, i would also feel comfortable in recommending it to a mid to high handicap golfer as well. That was the goal behind concentrating this mass bar low and central in the head. Where the x2 hot pro 3wood measures 5cc, the x2 hot 3deep is 35% larger in size at 182cc. Loft up doesnt work for everyone, and since i add loft to my driver, the lower loft is great for a piercing trajectory for me. As you may recall, x hot was the overall winner in our most wanted driver competition earlier this season, so if x2 hot is actually longer, and more forgiving like callaway claims, the x hot series could be a. In addition to the thinner and lighter alltitanium hyper speed face, the pro version gives you a deeper face and the ability to work the ball effectively with a.
The x2 hot pro driver has a deeper face and more compact 440cubiccentimeter head than the x2 hot driver, as well as a lower cg made possible by the 7. I didnt want clubs that were super forgiving because i dont like the looks of the really fat bottoms sole. The x2 hot pro driver is aimed squarely at the better player looking for workability, lower spin and a penetrating ball flight. At address, the x2 hot driver definitely looks all of 460cc and gives you the feeling that you cant possibly miss the sweet spot on the face. Whilst it has the same orange, white and grey colours as the standard model, the x2 hot pro does have a number of technical.
And the adjustable driver of your choice is the callaway xhot. We made x2 hot pro irons longer than ever, the thinner hot face creates a larger sweet spot. The x2 hot pro driver has a 7gram adjustable weight screw in the rear portion of the sole. Esthetics over the last few years, driver esthetics have gone under a bit of an overhaul. In this case, their claims are very close to reality, but not quite. X hot with adjustable shaft, x hot n14 with fixed shaft and x2 hot. There is also a screw, weighing seven grams, located in the back center of the club head that can be swapped out to dial in the preferred feel of the club. This driver was one of the best in 20 creating a buzz around distance and forgiveness for all golfers, even on mishits. Callaway engineers say that the x2 hot driver is ten yards longer than its predecessor, thanks to a thinner and lighter titanium face that boosts ball speeds. The pro version features a smaller, 440c head with more neutral bias designed for more workability, and delivers penetrating trajectories with low spin. The callaway x2 hot pro hybrids provide incredible distance and forgiveness, a combination that will improve your ability to make shots from all over the golf course. Review of the callaway x2 hot driver by award winning pga professional matthew conner. Tried tmag aeroburner, r15, callaway big bertha 815 and x2 hot. Callaway x2 hot and x2 hot pro drivers, fairway woods and.
Every model since x2 hotpro uses the same double cog adapter, including the new 2016 models. The differences are all the things you would expect. Using the same highperformance 455 carpenter steel found in the x hot fairway woods, the faces of these hybrids live up to the hot name with a sweet spot times larger than. The x2 hot pro driver is faster, longer and more forgiving for better players in a smaller, tour preferred head shape. The x2 hot pro irons are among the most affordable players irons. Callaway took everything about xhot and made it better in the x2 hot driver. See if the new callaway x2 hot driver suits your game and make you a better golfer and reduce your score and handicap. Callaway x2 hot is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range.
Only the tip of the adapter was redesigned to eliminate the cap that was prone to coming off. Reviews about this club will tell you about how the club performs. The exceptional sound and feel at high ball speeds come from the stabilising arch that reinforces the face. Fast ball speeds from the hyper speed face with a large sweet spot and maximum forgiveness.
The x2 hot pro has a more compact look and will meet the aesthetic desires of those looking for more of a players look at address. Callaway x2 hot pro driver pga value guide pga of america. Discussion in golf equipment talk started by va park ranger, feb 8, 2014. I first took the x2 hot driver out for a test drive from our club pro shop on a. Got the package from callaway and was very impressed. Last year i was a little critical on the x hot pro driver. There is also a screw, weighing seven grams, located in the back center of the club head that can be swapped out to dial in the preferred feel of the clubs head weight. Dont forget about me by bp staff march 26, 2014, 12. Easy to adjust watch the youtube video where the callaway pro shows how to adjust the big bertha and itll work for the x2 hot.
Callaway currently has two versions of the x2 hot a pro version, which appeals more to a lowhandicap golfer and a standard version which caters to a midtohigh handicappers. The 2016 line has a new adapter design, and while it looks different it still works in previous models. They took the speed frame face and made it into a hyper speed face for even faster ball speeds. Titleist 915 d2 was a disappointment feel wise, quite liked my friends 9 d2. While the standard version of the x2 hot fairway woods will appeal to a broad range of players, callaway also is releasing the x2 hot pro fairway woods. In callaways player testing, x2 hot was, on average, 9 yards longer than x hot while x2 hot pro was 4 yards longer than x hot pro. Read on to find out if this club is really a hot as they say it is. They will come standard with aldila tour blue shafts. The x2 hot has a hot face and definitely gets the ball out there.
That being said, the xr standard driver has more draw bias than the pro, and with the opticfit hosel, you can. Head shape and construction provides high ball speeds even. The x2 hot irons have more ball speed and forgiveness making them callaways longest irons ever. That brings with it a little higher spin than i crave. Click here to find out how the callaway x2 hot and x2 hot pro scored in the drivers test 2014.
The standard shaft for the x2 hot driver is the aldila tour blue, while the x2 hot pro driver comes with the aldila tour green shaft. Callaway engineers say that the x2 hot driver is ten yards longer than its predecessor. Its a much better head tech wise over the x2 hot with the carbon crown and jailbreak bars but if you hit the x2 hot better then theres no reason you shouldnt play it. One other minor difference between the ranges comes in. I believe that it is suitable for a wide range of players.
Like last years x hot, the x2 hot drivers come in two different options, a pro version with a slightly smaller head, lower launch and spin. The callaway x2 hot pro driver is designed with the same technology as its standard counterpart, making it long and forgiving off the tee. For my swing, these differences were the biggest improvements. Jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro on gc2 to see which driver is.
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