Callaway X-Hot Fairway Review

Going to post my little review on the above. Have never been able to hit my fairway woods reliably and been through a couple of brands and finally gave up hitting them and stocked my bag with hybrids instead.

Problem is, my 3 hybrid can only go to 170-180m and I cannot lauch a 2 hydrid reliably. I needed clubs to fill my gap from 180 to 200m, especially the long par 4s at OCC. So I have been toying with the idea of getting a fairway wood for a long time but the phobia of not being able to hit it reliably has always stopped me.

Read some reviews on the Callaway X-Hot fairways and decided on the spur of the moment to go get one. Got myself the 3 wood and brought it straight to the course. No testing at the range or at the shop (bought it from Golfdirect).

It was a revelation. Fantastic off the tee and off the deck. Straight as an arrow almost every time and on off-centre hits, a manageable pull in my case. Great look at address and the gun-metal grey head does it for me. I like the size, not too big and yet not to small to inspire confidence. Consistently hitting it 190-200m. Was so happy with it I went out to get the 5 wood. Have used both for couple of games now and am convinced it is definitely a great club and not just the "new club syndrome" where you hit well for one game and it goes downhill after that. One thing to note is that I think you should have a reasonable swing speed to launch this (stock Project X Velocity shaft). My playing buddy who has a slower swing speed cannot launch this. My set is now complete and I am a happy camper.

Congratulations bro!!

Congratulations indeed Kev. Thanks for sharing your story.

Very fortunate of you to find your magic wand (in this case, two) on your first foray for fairway woods. You struck gold.

May they bring you much satisfaction and lower scores.

I heard good things about the X-hot Fairway Woods. However, I never had a chance to try it out. Now with such an independent and positive review, I think it is time I give it a shot. Thanks for the review.

Shwong2003 wrote:

I heard good things about the X-hot Fairway Woods. However, I never had a chance to try it out. Now with such an independent and positive review, I think it is time I give it a shot. Thanks for the review.

Go to den and try the one.....it's WOW....

Good and simple review. Thanks.

i like that u mentioned the 'new club syndrome'. at least i know i'm not alone on this.

i seem to always play a new club damn well the first time on the course, then as time progresses, the magic simply fades away

i never quite figured out why that happens. Anyone has an answer???

Shwong2003 wrote:

I heard good things about the X-hot Fairway Woods. However, I never had a chance to try it out. Now with such an independent and positive review, I think it is time I give it a shot. Thanks for the review.

with a Tour AD SF shaft in there.....mmhh......i believe enwee has that in his fw too....

scottycollector wrote:

i like that u mentioned the 'new club syndrome'. at least i know i'm not alone on this.

i seem to always play a new club damn well the first time on the course, then as time progresses, the magic simply fades away

i never quite figured out why that happens. Anyone has an answer???

Errr... when using new club, you probably will focus on your swing. After get used to it, you will focus on distance???
i guess that whats happen to me!

NikeN wrote:

scottycollector wrote:

i like that u mentioned the 'new club syndrome'. at least i know i'm not alone on this.

i seem to always play a new club damn well the first time on the course, then as time progresses, the magic simply fades away

i never quite figured out why that happens. Anyone has an answer???

Errr... when using new club, you probably will focus on your swing. After get used to it, you will focus on distance???
i guess that whats happen to me!

There is a saying ... New Broom Sweeps Well ...

Hope the magic lasts ! So far so good...keeping fingers crossed.

Turbo wrote:

NikeN wrote:

scottycollector wrote:

i like that u mentioned the 'new club syndrome'. at least i know i'm not alone on this.

i seem to always play a new club damn well the first time on the course, then as time progresses, the magic simply fades away

i never quite figured out why that happens. Anyone has an answer???

Errr... when using new club, you probably will focus on your swing. After get used to it, you will focus on distance???
i guess that whats happen to me!

There is a saying ... New Broom Sweeps Well ...

so so tempting.. unfortunately my Yonex is still serving me well.. lucky can save abit of $$..

DGman wrote:

Shwong2003 wrote:

I heard good things about the X-hot Fairway Woods. However, I never had a chance to try it out. Now with such an independent and positive review, I think it is time I give it a shot. Thanks for the review.

with a Tour AD SF shaft in there.....mmhh......i believe enwee has that in his fw too....

It's DI not SF also it's an antique yamaha head........but the Xhot with SF, it's OMG.........strongly advice weak in will people not to touch it.

Letting mine go to a bro who wishes to give this a go. Stock shaft stiff, x hot, fairway 3. Looking at $220 to part with this 2 month old beauty.

Sorry to hi-jack!

PM or whatsapp me at 98345554

h0ok_fighter wrote:

Letting mine go to a bro who wishes to give this a go. Stock shaft stiff, x hot, fairway 3. Looking at $220 to part with this 2 month old beauty.

Sorry to hi-jack!

PM or whatsapp me at 98345554

Tried the x-got 4 hybrid. Couldn't really get it to launch at the range but was awesome on the golf course surprisingly

krone wrote:

Tried the x-got 4 hybrid. Couldn't really get it to launch at the range but was awesome on the golf course surprisingly

Anybody know why?

The X-Hot FW gets 5 stars from the Golf WRX team in a review released yesterday:

http://www.golfwrx.com/97868/callaway-x-hot-fairway-woods-editor-review/

I've had one in my bag for a few rounds now and I love it. It replaced a CG Black FW which replaced a Razr X Black FW. I finally have a FW I can hit! Mostly.

got to try this out soon, using a diablo octane FW now

this is a good club ... tried it and bought it on the spot

any demo to borrow? worry once tried will have to drop the Yonex..

Dun try, regret forever.

orh..good advice..

asahi wrote:

Dun try, regret forever.

+1....

mengteck71 wrote:

orh..good advice..

you have one day to try out mine.....which is on a Tour Ad SF. but you need to return it on sat latest cos i need this for dinner in Bangkok.....

DGman wrote:

you have one day to try out mine.....which is on a Tour Ad SF. but you need to return it on sat latest cos i need this for dinner in Bangkok.....

Can buy your FW and irons and golf bag? Friendship price?