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    Callaway Elyte

    Price
    $150 per iron
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    Why We Like It

    • The hollow-body construction features a variable-thickness cupface designed with the help of AI analysis of thousands of golfer swings.
    • The special high-strength stainless steel is thinner than traditional stainless steels, resulting in a fast-flexing face.
    • Select areas of the clubhead have been stiffened, primarily the topline, to allow the cupface to transfer energy to the ball more efficiently.
    • Tungsten weight encased in urethane microspheres helps drive the center of gravity low to assist launch, and the urethane helps damp unwanted vibrations.
    • Each iron is individually designed, which makes sense given that a long iron is struck very differently than a short iron.
    • The leading edge is, in essence, a pre-worn sole, with each unique to the Elyte iron model based on the anticipated swing type.
    • Top 5 Best Looking, all handicaps.
    • SPECS: 7-iron: 29 degrees; PW: 42 degrees

    hot list score breakdown

    Performance
    4.5
    50%*
    Innovation
    5.0
    30%*
    Look / Sound / Feel
    4.5
    20%*
    how we test
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    A scientific method
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    Real players
    Our editors review the input of 32 typical golfers to find the clubs that resonate the most.
    Real results
    Our ratings reflect the best scores in the Hot List criteria of Performance, Look/Sound/Feel and Innovation.

    hot list testers feedback

    Aesthetics
    Plain
    Elaborate
    Acoustics
    Quieter
    Louder
    Sensory
    Softer
    Firmer
    Launch
    Lower
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    Forgiveness
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    From the Manufacturer
    Callaway Elyte

    For golfers looking for distance and consistency, Elyte is designed to provide exceptional ball speeds and tight downrange dispersion. This model is best suited for players with average to faster swing speeds. It features the new Speed Frame construction, which allows for stiffness in the body and flexure in the face for fast ball speeds. The Speed Frame dampens vibrations allowing for a crisper sound and feel. A tri-sole design features three distinct sections to ensure fast, smooth turf interaction. The Ai10x Face produces exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face.

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