Pinemeadow Excel Strong Irons

Pinemeadow Excel Strong Irons

(as alternative to the Callaway® X-20 Irons)

Model: Pinemeadow Excel Strong Irons

Manufacturer's Description Details: The Pinemeadow Excel Strong Irons are a perfect blend of technology and game improving advantage. The sleek radius of the sole and notch weighting system throughout the club head create an optimum launch trajectory that maximizes distance through added carry and roll. Like all of our irons, the clubs are easy to hit and very forgiving. The short hosel, rounded toe and moderate top line of these clubs a favorite to both low and high handicap players.
Compare features, performance and price to the Callaway® X-20 Irons at $799.

Our Review: The most obvious characteristics of these irons is their wide sole, partially due to the notch cavity at the back of the clubhead. This, together with the bevelled toe reduce the turf drag when hitting in the rough.

The transfer of the weight to the perimeter of the clubhead allows for a bigger sweet spot and greater stability during miss hits, something highly appreciated by beginner and average golfers. Together with the wider sole this makes these irons very forgiving clubs.

The short hosel and compact design render this a very appealing club, perfectly suited for high- and mid handicap players. At $149 for a set from 3 to PW they deliver excellent playability and value.

Likes: Remarkably accurate even with off center hits (hence a great club for beginners and average players); nice 'traditional' design.

Dislikes: Nothing negative found.

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Comment By: Dave - Posted on 2008-04-24
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I took my set of Excel Strongs (3-SW) for a full round this weekend and I must say that I'm thrilled with the purchase. My order was just standard: the Pinemeadow grip, Apollo Stiff steel shaft, standard length. I did get the sand wedge, which I'm convinced was necessary to round out the set. My only gripe about the purchase is the web site; I wish they posted more photos at higher resolutions. But, have no fear, these clubs are beautiful and top-notch in quality. In terms of feel, these clubs got the ball up in the air great. The thick sole width puts a meaty punch into impact and it feels like no matter how you come down on the ball, it'll connect. I tried some lazy swings with them, and noticed that they aren't a cure-all for your swing, but I'd be surprised if low-handicappers topped the ball as often. The weighting feels as good as the X-20s do, and I haven't been able to notice a difference in feel. It did take some getting used to, but by the back nine, I had seriously shaved off ten strokes from my typical score. I don't know, maybe this was just my confidence going up from being happy about my new clubs, but I like to think the clubs did at least three-fourths of the work.

Pinemeadow Excel Strong Irons (as alternative to the Callaway® X-20 Irons)

Pinemeadow Excel Strong Irons

(as alternative to the Callaway® X-20 Irons)