The Callaway X Forged is a forged cavity back iron for better players, first released in 2007 and updated several times since, most recently with the 2025 X Forged and X Forged Max. Callaway has kept the basic idea of a one-piece forged cavity back through most of the line's history, which is why used X Forged irons from different years still look and feel fairly similar.
How the line developed
After the original 2007 model, Callaway released new X Forged irons in 2009, 2013 and 2018. Phil Mickelson used the 2013 X Forged for years. The X Forged CB 21 took a different direction: its body is forged from 1025 mild carbon steel and it adds metal injection molded tungsten weights, both inside the head and on the back, which made it look more like Callaway's Apex irons. After a Japan-only X Forged in 2024, Callaway brought the name back to the U.S. in July 2025 with a one-piece 1020 carbon steel forged X Forged and a larger X Forged Max, both with a tri-level sole and no adjustable weighting.
Common questions
Who are Callaway X Forged irons for?
They are players' irons with a compact head and a forged feel. They suit golfers who strike the ball fairly consistently and want control and feedback more than maximum forgiveness.
Are X Forged irons from different years interchangeable in a set?
Not reliably. Head shape, weighting and lofts changed between versions, especially with the CB 21, so it is best to build a set from one model year and match shafts and lengths across every club.
Most of our X Forged listings are single irons and wedges, so start with our used Callaway single irons. For the line the CB 21 borrowed its look from, read our post on Callaway Apex irons.
