Head Design
The X-20 lob wedge is a notch-weighted, modified cavity-back iron with a 360-degree undercut channel. The result is a modified heel-toe weighting feature, which distributes weight to the perimeter of the head, including the face. The low center of gravity and weighting system focuses on the hitting area, enlarging it for better feel and forgiveness.
Bore-Through Hosel
Patterned after the classic Callaway S2H2 Bore-Through design, the X-20 60-degree lob wedge has a short, slightly offset, bored-out hosel, which encases the entire shaft tip, extending it through to the back of the sole. The shaft is tip-plugged for better feel, reduced vibration and optimal shaft performance.
Shaft Options
The Callaway X-20 lob wedge is available with several shaft options, such as steel shaft Dynamic Gold and Royal Precision (Rifle), available in standard flexes (including a uniflex option). The line also includes several graphite options (standard flexes), including shafts from Fujikara and Callaway's private label.
Club Performance
While not part of Callaway's specialty wedges, the X-20 (Standard and Tour) is a solid club. Around the green, it has soft feel and puts nice spin on the ball. With a wide sole, the X-60 is also explosive out of the sand and deep rough, resulting in nice trajectories. Its head isn't as progressively aerodynamic as its X-Forged or X-Tour specialty counterparts, but the X-20 gets the job done just as well as some top-line, premium wedges.
Price
Most retailers have an ample supply of both versions of the X-20 lob wedge. Depending on the retailer and availability, most dealers sell the X-20 in the $30 to $60 price range. The clubs are also fairly sought-after used irons, especially for those needing them to complete X-20 iron sets.
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