Callaway S2H2 Iron set Golf Club

I had always heard and read that these were, if not the best, one of the best irons ever made. The price was right and they were in great condition. I have played and owned everything from Taylor Made to Mizuno irons and these irons are my favorite. The feel. The ballflight. The way they set up. Everything about them just works for me. I have nothing negative to say about these irons. They, in my opinion, are one of the best out there.

In 1990, I bought a used set (3-SW) of Callaway S2H2 irons from my local Nevada Bob's for almost $600. Graphite shafts were new technology to the industry then and that added to the price. I think a brand new set cost over $1000 then and that was really big bucks. At the time, I'd only been playing golf for a year and my experience with the irons was mediocre, at best. I used them for 5 years and got my lowest scores with the S2H2s in my bag. In 1994, I read about titanium irons and other high-tech advances in clubs, so I set my S2H2s aside and bought a succession of different irons. Between 1994 and 2007, I've owned Cobras, Yonex, Mizuno and Callaway Fusions. Last month I took my old S2H2s to the range and was shocked at how well I hit them compared to any of my other iron sets. In summary, S2H2s are longer and straighter, but they were also more workable with better feel, than any irons I've ever played. I originally thought my distances were shorter because I'd put on a few years. These irons were more fun than I remembered. And they're, somehow, easier to hit than beefy/heavy newer irons. My conclusion is that I have a more repeating and consistent swing now than I had 12 years ago; the S2H2 is not for high handicappers. Many golfers have said that these were the BEST irons ever made. I can't disagree.

I just bought a second set so I could experiment updating the shafts and grips.

9/14/2007: I want to report a couple of updates. Recently I put a set of S2H2 irons with Memphis 10 steel shafts into my bag. I played them for about 6 rounds and a few days at the range. I found them to be forgiving with very nice feel and balance. I heard that steel shafts are more accurate and consistent than graphite, but graphite gets more distance. I'll have to agree with that assessment, but add that steel shafts feedback more vibration from miss-hits than graphite. Not a good thing if your hands take a while to recover.

Next I want to report that I've taken the major step of having Callaway upgrade my original Callaway/Aldila RCH 60 graphite shafts to the 2007 X-20 shafts. About the best golf equipment decision I've ever made. My appraisal after 4 rounds is that my S2H2 irons are now longer and more accurate than ever before. Trajectory is also higher than with the old shafts. One last point: With the new shafts, my clubhead speed increased 7mph due to the improved torque & kick-point. Please keep in mind that, as I write this, I'm 17 years older than when I originally purchased these irons in 1990.

I originally got these clubs when I was in my 30's. They immediately added something between 10 and 15 yards to my distance for each club. They have a soft feel and the lower irons are especially forgiving.

I bought these on ebay for $56 a couple of weeks ago after seeing them at a golf shop used for $200. I am a Callaway Golf fan and I just wanted them to display because they are vintage. After doing some research on them, I decided to take them to the range and see for myself how good these irons are. Oh my gosh, they are absolutely great. They are very pleasing to look at. They feel awesome. They have a high trajectory with a soft landing. Just like my 2006 Big Berthas. The only difference is, I can hit these consistently straight. The top line is very thin and it is very easy to aim these irons. Working the ball is a cinch. The smaller face is not a problem. I have the Memphis 10 shafts with Golf Pride Tour Wrap grips and very little vibration is felt when striking the ball. I will use these to fine tune my swing and mostly keep them displayed. Overall, these are a great set of clubs.

This is an older design. The clubs feel great and it seems to take less effort to get ball on line and into the air. I have hit some very good shots and some very bad ones, but only because I rushed the swing.

The product was as described....received in excellent condition and on time. I have since won back the money it cost to buy & ship the clubs!!!! I'd say it was a great buy.

I bought these clubs as my first set of irons after borrowing some for a while. They have a nice sweet spot but you have to hit these clubs well in order for them to perform. The thing I like most about them is the great balanced feel they have. Overall they are a great club but maybe for a better ball striker than myself.

Very pleasant and efficient business transaction. Would not hesitate to buy from again.Item exactly as described. Communication from seller was excellent and timely. Nervous first time ebay buyer but could not be more pleased.

For the price these clubs where a great buy. The clubs work very well improved my game considerably. I would make the buy again!

seller did a great job describing them. they said they were used and would need to be regripped. i got them and play with them the next day. gripes were worn but not that bad.i might regrip them this winter in the off season but if i don't i am sure i can use them without any prolems again next year