“that feels soft. that's not the feel I was expecting”
The big surprise of the range, a compact titanium-faced player performance iron that feels as soft as a one-piece forging despite its hollow construction.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Feel is astonishingly soft, comparable to a one-piece forged iron
- +Compact, slim top line, blacked-out head, nothing like the flying machine expected
- +Uses the same titanium as Callaway's drivers for ball speed
- −Around £2,000 for a steel 4-PW set is a lot of money
- −Black finish means it won't blend with the Ai200 despite similar lofts
For: Better players who want ball speed without giving up a compact look and soft feel.
Club Champion (TXG)
Tour-level fitting studio
“I would put you in the Fusion over the AI 150”
The same hollow titanium head as before, now in chrome, and it beat the Ai150 on dispersion, carry consistency and top-end ball speed, making it the fitter's pick for this tester.
+ the facts · 6 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +New chrome finish, called the best looking iron in the Callaway lineup
- +Tighter dispersion and more consistent carry than the Ai150
- +Nine mph more ball speed on maxed-out swings, driver-level tour smash factor
- −Nothing changed but the finish versus the black version
For: Better ball strikers, roughly single digit to low-mid handicap
2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“it's a great feeling golf club”
Stunning in the new chrome finish with amazing feel, spin, and performance, but it carries a hefty price tag.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Chrome version looks stunning after the black-only run
- +Amazing feel, performs very well, spins really well
- −Comes with an amazing price tag
For: The less price-conscious golfer who wants a premium-feeling iron
Peter Finch Golf
Long-term on-course testing
“they're expensive as anything but they feel great”
The most consistent iron in his test, with titanium-face speed and great feel, but priced very high.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Titanium face brazed into forged steel feels springy and fast
- +Flies a long way, low spin, high launch
- +Murdered-out black finish looks great behind the ball
- −Very expensive
- −Black paint chipped off within 30 minutes of use
- −Lower spin means it relies on descent angle to stop
For: Players who want maximum distance and can afford a premium price.