One of the worst-kept secrets in golf equipment is finally out of the bag as Callaway is bringing its previously Japan-only X Forged ’24 irons to the U.S. market. But Callaway isn’t simply flipping ...

What you need to know: Gearheads are very familiar with the name X Forged. Introduced in 2007, Callaway's cavity-back model was immediately adopted on tour and earned a spot in Phil Mickelson's bag.

Price: $999.99 (Elyte, Elyte X, Elyte HL, Elyte Max Fast) with True Temper Vector or KBS Max steel shafts Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips, $1,099.99 with True Temper Denali or Mitsubishi Eldio graphite ...

A year ago, Callaway introduced the RAZR X iron line, with three distinct models. And in early 2012, the equipment maker added to that collection with the introduction of its RAZR X Black iron.

For the U.S. market – and even for U.S. PGA TOUR players – Callaway’s new X Forged irons have had a long and mysterious rollout, but they’ve finally arrived in retail. Originally launched to the ...