In the world of game-improving golf clubs, a variety of products are available. Some players have trouble keeping the ball straight off the tee and need a draw- or fade-biased driver. Others struggle with hitting woods from the fairway and turn to hybrid ironwoods. Another common problem is the inability to get distance and proper control with irons, especially in older players with slow swing speeds.
Several lines of irons, such as Callaway Fusion Wide Soles, are fitted with senior flex graphite shafts to help older players get the ball up and keep shots in the fairway.
Callaway Fusion Wide Sole irons (4-iron through pitching wedge) are premium game-improvement clubs built with multi-metal technology, including Callway's signature VFT Technology, special weighted sole and slight offset (more through hosel). Stocked with senior flex graphite shafts, Fusion Wide Soles are popular clubs for older players.
Titanium Body
The bodies of Callaway Fusion Wide Sole irons are made with a 6-4 titanium body, which the company claims is more than 30 percent lighter than traditional stainless steel. Fusion Wide Soles are also slightly offset, which promotes a square club face at impact, especially for players who have problems turning over their hands and moving through shots.
SenSert Cavity Wide Sole
Considered oversize modified cavity back irons, Callaway Fusion Wide Soles are fitted with what the manufacturer calls a SenSert insert. SenSert inserts are made with hermoplastic urethane and fused into each cavity to reduce vibration. The heads also boast wide, weighted soles. Tunite, which adds to the weight of the titanium body, is fused into each sole, making it a two-piece sole. The design results in a low center of gravity and significantly high kick point.
Senior Flex Graphite Shafts
Off-the-rack senior flex graphite shafts are made especially for Fusion Wide Sole irons. The shafts are marketed as private-brand shafts bearing the same name as the irons. The senior flex has a bit more torque and play than the Wide Sole lite flex option.
Performance
Callaway Fusion Wide Sole irons are similar in look at feel to the Callaway Big Bertha game-improvement irons of the past. Fusion Wide Soles, however, have heavier soles and modified cavity backs. Irons fitted with senior shafts move through a variety of lies nicely, with minimal drag. The leading edges pick the ball off the turf swiftly, while the SenSert insert lives up to Callaway's claim and does, in fact, reduce vibration. The senior flex is responsive and propels shots with acceptable-to-good distance.
Wide Soles are big irons.They are forgiving, set up well and comfortable with a soft, almost muted, feeling at impact.
Availability and Pricing
While Fusion Wide Soles are discontinued, they are still sought-after. Retailers with new sets remaining are letting them go at the $374 to $700 price points, which is significantly less than $1,000 to $1,200 dealers were getting for them before Callaway replaced the line.
About The Author
Jim Hagerty is a freelance writer and journalist. In addition to the hundreds of Web-based articles to his credit, he's a staff writer for "The Rock River Times," where he covers arts and entertainment, outdoors and human interest news events. Hagerty holds a Bachelor of Science in public relations and journalism from Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
