1996 Big Bertha Irons - The Vintage Golfer
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- Another classic from my high school days. Something I always looked forward to hitting. What are your thoughts about these Callaway irons?
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I was born in late 1995, and took an interest into golf around 5 years old. But for the longest time, my dad has always played with these clubs, until I was big enough to use them myself. When I finally got to use clubs that size, my dad bought a new set of irons, and gave me his berthas. Fast forward to today, and I still play with those irons, never reshafted, only a new grip. I have been to countless demos, I have hit different irons at golf shops, and I have played with newer irons for a rental set, but none of those have ever given me the feeling that these clubs have given me. my clubs are 25 years old, and they still outclass the new irons that are coming out today.
They're the best!
100% agree 'Tater Games' - I use the big bertha gold irons (very similar design) from the same year. Modern clubs are not as long, not as forgiving. Also these clubs are so hard to shank with. Who cares about the chunky look if you are hitting good golf shots. Maybe the only downside is distance control - I personally haven't found that an issue but I've read heard that said.
Best irons ever made. I used to sell them back in 1999. They are still my clubs I use to this day. You just cannot miss with them. Believe me, I've tried them all.
I just purchased a complete set for $250. Did I make a good purchase?
@@bangercommittee Same. Yet to receive but checking whether it is indeed a good purchase.
@@bangercommittee yes, worth every dime and then some. Enjoy.
This makes me happy. I just started golfing and found a set of these today for $50. I can't wait to get out there again
It's not how big they are, it's they're design. Perfection! I hit every blade and they were always "hit or miss"...but not with Callaway.
still one of the most forgiving and playable irons according to the Maltby grading system.
I just got a set gifted to me and shot 9 over par which is insanely good for me.
I still have these clubs in my bag! I swapped out the 3 and 4 iron for some hybrids and have some new wedges but pitch through to 5 iron are still my Big Bertha's!
same
would you recommend buying these clubs, im not sure whether to purchase these or stick with my current irons
@@jackyelle5136 if you are looking at getting newish clubs I would look at some of the game improvement irons that are only a few years old. These were good clubs but, I ended up buying new ones once the decals started falling off.
They are excellent, I play 5-PW in them, the 5 iron goes out like a rocket on short par 4's.
Man, I used to think those were so cool back in the day! Callaway and TaylorMade really established the modern iron market with these and the Burner Oversize irons.
Have 2 sets of these in gold, bought 2nd hand. Brilliant irons, very difficult to shank. Very forgiving.
I have a set of the gold version myself. It is like all the clubs are hybrids.
@@cgasucks 100%, I love hybrids but always struggled with irons. These clubs got me hitting it much better
TGIF!!! My father had the 1994 Big Bertha's fantastic clubs hit the ball a mile! This is a club that falls under the beauty is in the eye of the beholder category. Thanks
...one of those irons that when you pick it up and take a few practice swings,the weight,balance and feel seem perfect! Inspires confidence from the start. I still have a complete set of these irons combined with some classic TM drivers,Adams fairway woods and old Cleveland wedges on stand- by in my basement for the times my newer,advanced technology clubs start making me crazy. Play one or two rounds with these oldies and my game comes right back in balance. Try it!
I just bought a set of these 3 thru PW used from Callaway certified used website. Paid $124 for them they are in great shape and I even got a warranty 1 year. Had them add .5" to the length as well. I Put together an entire set. Picked up a 10 degree Big Betha Steel Head driver, a Big Bertha 4 hybrid 2019, and a Odyssey Putter. Got it all for a little over $300 shipped and could not be happier with all the clubs. Figured it was better then a ready to go box set from say DICKS sporting goods or a big box store.
I have the 1999 version and I play golf as a hobby. This clubs gives me a fantastic feeling.
I got those. But i only play 9 hole course with only par 3. Been using them for years, and they defintly are forgiving and are easy to use. When i play with some friends that never play, they also hit better with these clubs. And, i didn`t look the irons up before today, lol. Did not think they where from the 90s!
Been playing a set of these irons since I started in 2010! I was gifted the first set and found a brand new in box set to replace them 5 years later. Its 2023 and im getting back in to playing seriously and i still love these clubs. I was born in 1996 just like my golf clubs hahaha.
my set is SW, AW, PW, 9-3 irons. had a complimentary big bertha 8 degree driver long ago but ive replaced it with a D907 Titleist.
Many pros used these for years....Parnevik, Montgomery, Furyk, Azinger to name a few. Perhaps as Azinger said, the best feeling iron ever made. I just went back to them after blades for years and dropped 5-7 strokes off. MHO the best irons ever made.
I've got the 94 ladies, brand new, I'm striking them well and will play them this entire year. So far so good.
Played the 1994 Big Bertha Irons. Playing against our club pro took a skins match on the seventh hole with an ace on the 205 yard par three seventh hole, 5 iron for the win and 6 carry overs plus the seventh. Our pro and the pro from a neighboring course for witnesses, Callaway Golf sent me a beautiful jewelry box for the ace using their clubs. This was in 1995.
Awesome
Bought a second hand set locally on Letgo for $50. Best money I ever spent on clubs. Looking for a set with graphite shafts now, my set is steel. These have the highest Maltby playability factor around.
I have these 3-sw in graphite stiff shaft.. wanna swap?
I just bought the 94 version. Full set 2 through PW. These are great starter clubs. Although leave the 2, 3, and 4 at home if you are a beginner.
I still play with the 1996 Big Bertha irons!!!
used those from 97-00 in high school. 6 iron or 3 iron both went 220 yards, one just went higher
I have these in my garage. They were my grandpa’s set. I used them in high school LOL
Damn...sell them on ebay. You can get $500 for them easily.
@@Chris-js6oz I was saving them for my sons
Simply the best !!!
These are more forgiving than modern game improvement irons
Such BS. These clubs were revolutionary, and vastly improved the game of anybody who used them. These irons and clubs like these (ie Ping Eye's and Titleist DCi's) strike pure terror into the hearts of club manufacturers. The industry is frantically opposed to these irons as they are very expensive to make and very anti-obsolescence, which is at the very core of the golf industry. Most clubs today are pure rubbish for a reason - you will buy a new set next year to replace them because they are so terrible. My latest Mavrik irons are so bad they would only be useful to whack the idiots who convinced me to buy them.
Play the odd time with 2 guys that payed over the odds for maverick irons. Such ugly clubs and destined for the bin after a short time.
I still play with these! I call them frying pans rather than bricks. Forgiveness is the reason. Especially the mid irons upwards
in my local pawn shop i can buy these for 10$ per iron. is that good value? and how is the pitching wedge of the 96' big bertha irons?
My dad had a set of these back in the day. I remember he upgraded to great big bertha titanium irons and not telling my mum the price! I think £1200 in the late 90s over here
i’ve just taken up golf and bought a second hand set of these
I just regripped mine for the 3rd time (I don't play a whole lot). My dad gave me these around 2002. Before he gave me these, I had the knock off brand (that got sued by Callaway) called Canterbury Big Bursa. 😄
Some of the most forgiving irons ever made. Please review the original blade style s2h2 irons as well!!! As always wonderful video.
Hehe... I can't wait to make that video. I'm looking at the classic S2H2 irons right now. (BTW I schedule these out about a month in advance so it will be a 4-6 weeks for that one)
They even made becu s2h2 irons but very hard to find
What is the grove shape? I cannot find this anywhere.
I just bought the 1995 Cleveland VAS 792 set, I love them, not better than my girlfriend (just incase she happens to read this) I guess if we play with any club long enough we will more or less master it. Thank you
Sir, have ever try Maruman tp18 spss ? It's kinda something rare to find. I have one, But i really curious 'bout your opinion.
Bought a set of big Bertha irons on eBay, they were advertised as 1996 but they look a lot more like 1994, now I’m starting to wonder if there counterfeit is there anyway to tell? Thanks
Can you tell me how much offset the 6, 7, or 8 iron has. I asked Callaway and they said they no longer had that information... you'd think they still had all the specifications.
Thanks
That's weird, they don't have specs. You can probably get specs on Second Swing site. Good luck.
Callaway 1996 Big Bertha Iron Specifications
Club Loft Lie Length Bounce Offset Weight
1 Iron 16.00° 58.50° 40.000″ - - D1
2 Iron 18.50° 59.20° 39.500″ - - D1
3 Iron 21.00° 59.90° 39.000″ - - D1
4 Iron 23.50° 60.60° 38.500″ - - D1
5 Iron 26.00° 61.30° 38.000″ - - D1
6 Iron 29.00° 62.00° 37.500″ - - D1
7 Iron 33.00° 62.50° 37.000″ - - D1
8 Iron 37.50° 63.50° 36.500″ - - D1
9 Iron 42.00° 64.50° 36.000″ - - D1
PW 46.50° 65.00° 35.500″ - - D3
AW 50.80° 65.00° 35.500″ - - D3
SW 55.00° 65.00° 35.500″ - - D5
LW 60.00° 65.00° 35.500″ - - D5
Callaway really has changed over the years haven't they. Apex Pro, X Forged prototype, downright muscleback blades from a company that became famous for big gaudy offset game improvement irons. I think the changing really started when they aquired Hogan. Not a fan of these but the X12 and X14 irons, particularly the pro versions, were an improvement at least in looks, long too. There was no shortage of "big " or oversize irons back then, the King Cobra oversize irons were nice.
Correct, was very shock when they first produced a blade. Many top tour pro's played their best golf with these irons.
Are these good starter clubs?
Absolutely
I've hit the x12s and the 2004 version and you wanna talk about outta here! "Insert launchpad noises"
Really I love your reviews and I have been playing with these 1996 irons and still do as I am still a beginner but can you do a 2002 Callaway big bertha iron review would love your opinion on the 1996 vs 2002 as there are no TH-cam reviews for the 2002 Callaway big bertha irons
Just picked up a 6-SW firm shaft of the Bay had a set of these back in the 90’s and sold them to a friend big mistake I loved the feel but now they’re coming back to me 🏌🏻♂️
I have the 2002 version and fat everything with them....obviously me and not the club😁
Can you do a video on the callaway hawkeye vft irons, I think maybe the best looking callaway iron ever.
Love my set and will play with them until I can’t play anymore.
If it wasn't for the 2010 iron groove rule for USGA tournaments, I'd still be gaming BB irons. By far the most forgiving irons ever made.
Ely Callaway hired some engineers to design the most forgiving iron head, REGARDLESS of appearance, and this was the result.
What is the grove shape of these trying to sharpen mine up some
I have access to a 1994 set. hell absolutely massive at address, the size actually give me less confidence, felt like I will hit it fat.
Where my JNCO jean wearers at!?
how much they worth i got 3 4 5 689 irons
500
fred couple used these
Did these or the Gold have serial numbers?
I never saw serials on my big Bertha gold irons or my original s2h2 irons
No..I would know since I have a set of the Gold version myself.
No
Very forgiving but not the best feeling.
You are weird!