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05 July 2006
2006 Callaway Big Bertha irons
4 of 5 found this helpful I have played golf for over 40 years and have a handicap around 15. I have been a fan of Callaway for many years, appreciating how it's products seem to be easy for me to use. I , in fact, had no intention of purchasing any irons for awhile until i read an article in a golf magizine saying that the new irons have advanced to a degree that irons 5 years old and older are noticably inferior to the 2006 models. I went and spoke to a pro who confirmed the premsis of the article. I then went to a golf shop, brought a few of the x14 irons I was using and compared them in a computerized hitting net to a set of Callaway Big Bertha irons as well as Taylor, Titlest and Cleavland. I liked the feel of the Taylor and the Callaway irons and found out the Callaway Big Bertha were $ 200 cheaper at the golf shop. I then went to an outdoor range on it's demo day promotion and hit the Callaway and Taylor clubs again, this time outside so I could judge the performance in real weather conditions.
I went on eBay and found that there was a correspondent $ 200 - $ 300 difference between the selling price of 2 brands'models that I was interested in. After a few trys, I was sucessful in my bid for the Big Bertha's
It took me only a few rounds to adjust to the new clubs. Although I hit the X14's well, I hit the Big Bertha's even better. I gained a little distance but what I like even more is the feel I get with a good shot. I am more accurate with the clubs and have more confidence in trying shots that I was not able to pull off with my X14s.
Now don't get me wrong, I know the Big Bertha is made for an average golfer. If you are a scratch - 8 handicap golfer, there are better clubs for you. If you are a mid handicap golfer, however, and have irons of 5 years old or older, I would advise giving the 2006 Big Bertha Irons a try