Callaway Edge Irons Review 2023 Vs Alternatives

Callaway Edge Irons Review 2023 Vs Alternatives

The Callaway Edge irons may have escaped your attention the last time you were on the market for irons. They weren’t marketed heavily and were quickly overshadowed by subsequent releases.

They are mostly seen as part of the Callaway Edge set which is sort of an urban myth that is sold in Costco and Amazon without a bag. That doesn’t mean they should be overlooked, though, these are excellent game improvement irons.

But what exactly do these more obscure Callaway irons offer to the amateur player? What type of player are they for? We wanted to get a good look at these oft overlooked clubs and answer these questions so take a look at what we found.

Callaway Edge Irons Overview

The Callaway Edge irons come with the complete Callaway Edge club set.

Unfortunately, you can’t get them on their own in new condition. If you do find just the Edge irons on sale, they will more than likely be second-hand on Ebay

Still, after having tested the Edge irons themselves, it’s clear that they do have something special to offer amateur players and not just the impressive price tag.

What Type Of Irons Are They?

The Callaway Edge irons sport a classic cavity back design.

More specifically however, we would classify them as game-improvement irons.

They offer a lot in the way of forgiveness and distance – perfect for amateur players trying to reach the next level.

These irons would definitely be more suitable in the hands of mid to high handicappers. You can tell that they were built to work with slower swing speeds.

While they lack some advanced features; the features they are missing would be mostly lost on mid to high handicappers anyway.

What Makes them Good Irons for Beginners

We’ll start with the cavity back design. This is the ideal type of iron for beginners because it increases MOI which in turn, increases forgiveness.

If you compare the Edge irons to other Callaway irons like the Apex series, you’ll notice that the Edge heads are larger.

The larger footprint of the Edge drivers makes them more congenial to beginners at address.

You get more face to work with and a larger sweet spot. Finally, the wider sole helps to smooth out turf interaction – great if you are unearthing mounds of turf on your strokes.

Callaway Edge Iron Set Options

This is one of the downsides of the Callaway Edge irons. You don’t get much in the way of shaft options.

In fact, you can only choose from one stock type of steel shaft. Steel shafts aren’t the best option for players who are struggling to get good distance from their irons.

Steel doesn’t flex as well as graphite. On the plus side, steel shafts do tend to be more accurate and consistent than graphite shafts.

The steel shafts will suit average swing speeds and the clubs can easily be fitted at the local pro shop to a graphite shaft and the The Callaway Edge also comes as a full set.

Comparing the Edge Irons to Premium Irons

Now we’ve played a lot of iron in our time so you may be wondering how the Callaway Edge irons stacked up to some of the premium irons we have tested. The answer is: well in some areas and not so well in other areas.

For example, compared to the Taylormade Sim Max iron, the Edge irons hold up pretty well in terms of stability.

The Edge irons actually feature one of the earlier generation bracing systems in the back of the heads – similar to the SIM Max Speed Bridge. The Sim Max’s are unquestionably longer and more forgiving but also cost a lot more.

Compared to say the Callaway Big Bertha’s though, the Edge irons don’t stack up in terms of distance and forgiveness.

The Cup Face design of the Big Bertha’s is just too advanced for the Edges. The Edges do have a thin face that plays relatively hot; but you don’t get the same level of forgiveness.

Overall however, the Edge irons are exceptionally competitive for the price you can procure them at.

Distance Assessment

Again, compare to irons like the Big Bertha’s, you can expect to lost about 8 yards with the Edge irons.

Still, they play objectively long. The 6 iron played just a couple yards shorter than the 6 iron of the Taylormade SIM Max for perspective.

Accuracy & Consistency Assessment

Consistency is certainly where the Edge irons shined.

The steel shaft, the progressive offset and the wider face all collaborate to tighten up shot dispersion from the 6 iron all the way to the sand wedge.

We were getting very predictable distances from every iron in the set.

This is a great characteristic for beginners because as you learn your irons, you will need to be able to rely on certain ones in specific situations. The short iron accuracy of the Edges was also pretty impressive.

Once again, the steel shafts come into play on chip shots and approaches. You get solid feedback from them and slightly more advanced players will be able to spin these irons surprisingly well.

Overall, the accuracy and consistency of these irons rival that of their significantly more expensive counterparts.

Are They Priced for Beginners?

Again, the only way to get a new set of Callaway Edge irons is to buy the whole edge set.

That will cost you roughly $700-$800. If you are ok with buying a pre-owned set of Edge irons (most of the pre-owned options we found online didn’t look too bad) you can expect to pay about $350.

What does the Full Edge Set Include?

• Driver
• 3 wood
• 5 Hybrid
• Irons 6-9
• Pitching wedge
• Sand wedge
• Odyssey White Hot Putter
• Head covers for the driver, 3 wood, 5 hybrid and putter

Pros & Cons Of The Callaway Edge Iron Set

Pros:

• Affordable set of irons
• They offer a surprising degree of consistency
• Good for beginners and mid handicappers
• Large head profile
• The shorter irons offer good spin control
• Tight shot dispersion

Cons:

• Currently hard to find
• Set doesn’t include a 4 or 5 iron
• Not as long as some Callaway irons
• No graphite shaft option

Overall Score: 93/100

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Other Irons to Consider

 

Callaway Big Bertha B21 Irons

The Big Bertha’s deliver on distance and forgiveness.

Their oversized head and Cup Face design will help you get down the fairway in a hurry.

Pros:

• Very forgiving
• Very long
• Great for high handicappers

Cons:

• Not very workable
• A bit heavy

Overall Score: 95/100

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Taylormade SIM Max

The SIM Max irons feature a super-thin face architecture and the Speed Pocket which, allows even more flex.

The face is stabilized by the Speed Bridge bracing arm in the back of the head.

Pros:

• Advanced vibration dampening system
• The sole cuts through turf easily
• Beautiful chrome finish

Cons:

• They don’t play as long as the Big Berthas
• Limited shaft options

Overall Score: 96/100

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Callaway Mavrik Max

With a wide sole and very generous lofts, the Mavrik Max is great for getting the ball high up into the air.

The carry distances in the long irons are great and the flash face cup technology makes off-center shots straighter.

Pros:

• Strong lofts
• A.I. design
• Tungsten weighting

Cons:

• Lacks the forged construction that other Mavrik irons have
• A bit pricey

Overall Score: 95/100

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Final Assessment

While the Callaway Edge irons aren’t exactly irons to write home about, they do offer a good amount of distance and forgiveness for their price point. The best thing about them is their short game performance and consistency.

You’re not going to find more consistent or accurate irons in this price range anywhere else. They can certainly help beginners who want an easier set of irons to learn so if that sounds like you, check out the Callaway Edge irons.