Callaway · Irons · 2024
4 reviewersThe takeaway
They agree
The knocks
Buy it ifyou generate plenty of spin already
Skip it ifyou swing slow or spin low
Straight-talking UK club reviews
“the winner of the category is the Callaway AI smoke iron”
His number one game improvement iron, great looks and feel with strong all-round performance and value.
For: High to mid handicap players wanting looks, feel and performance.
UK coach, honest equipment takes
“you might as well just get the AI smoke if you really want”
The newer Ai Smoke is barely more than the older Paradym secondhand and has gone slightly stronger lofted, so it's the smarter buy of the two.
For: More senior players wanting distance who want current gear
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“a little Troublesome in terms of Spin and height”
A very fast, more compact game improvement iron that can be troublesome on spin, height and landing angle for slower or lower-spin players.
For: Players who already generate high spin or hit it high
Real-world gear for regular golfers
“the low spin and low launch was a real negative”
Hot and forgiving but low spinning and low launching, leaving him confused about why it exists alongside the HL.
For: Only some golfers; he questions the point versus the HL
