Well, well, you turf-tickling toffs and bunker-bumbling buffs, Maxfli’s XC2 and XC3 irons have crash-landed from the future—April 18, 2025, to be exact—and they’re swinging more swagger than my caddie after a pint too many at the 19th hole. Priced at a cool $1,000 for seven clubs, these forged beauties promise to jolt your game with hollow-body magic, harking back to the brand’s glory days while dodging the “heritage play” snooze-fest. I’ve been flailing at balls since my swing was more shamble than shamrock, so let’s slice into whether these Maxfli marvels can iron out my woes—or just leave me posing like a pro in the rough.
Pros
- Forged Feel: 1025 carbon steel with ceramic weighting delivers soft, consistent feedback.
- Dual Purpose: XC2 suits distance-focused players; XC3 enhances game improvement stability.
- Forgiveness Boost: Hollow-body design and tungsten placement improve MOI for off-center hits.
- Shaft Flexibility: Universal hosel supports both .355 and .370 shafts for custom fitting.
Cons
- Price Tag: $1,000 for seven clubs may not scream value next to budget DTC options.
- Limited Retail: Exclusive to DICK’S/Golf Galaxy restricts in-hand testing elsewhere.
- Niche Fit: XC2’s workability might challenge higher handicaps; XC3’s bulk may irk purists.
- No Pro Proof: Adoption by tour pros like Thompson remains unconfirmed as of launch.
The Maxfli XC2 and XC3 irons, available April 18, 2025, mark the brand’s bold return to the club-making scene, available exclusively at DICK’S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy for $1,000 per set (4-PW). Forged from 1025 carbon steel with a hollow-body construction akin to the TaylorMade P770, both models integrate co-forged tungsten and ceramic weighting to enhance feel and forgiveness. The XC2 targets players’ distance, featuring a thinner topline and traditional cavity-back design, while the XC3 leans toward game improvement with a wider sole, thicker topline, and tungsten pushed toward the toe for added stability and a centered CG.
Performance-wise, the XC2 offers workability and control with a radiused sole and leading-edge relief, making it ski-smooth through turf, while its universal hosel accommodates .355 taper or .370 parallel shafts for fitting flexibility. The XC3, with its broader profile, boosts forgiveness and stability, ideal for combo sets with the XC2—think XC3 long irons for launch help and XC2 short irons for precision. Both sets feature a Diamond X Finish for a sleek, consistent look, and their Maltby Playability Factor scores suggest surprising forgiveness despite their compact shapes, rivaling the likes of PING G440 (XC3) and top players’ distance irons (XC2).
Maxfli, under DICK’S Sporting Goods since 2008, positions these as high-performance gear, not nostalgia bait, building on its golf ball cred—think Lexi Thompson’s Tour X. Available from April 18 online and in-store, the XC2 and XC3 aim to blend classic forging with modern tech, offering a $1,000 alternative to pricier OEMs. They’re designed to evolve over a two-year cycle, with pros like Thompson and Ben Griffin potentially eyeing them, signaling Maxfli’s intent to reclaim iron market buzz.
Hustle to DICK’S Sporting Goods and nab the XC2 or XC3—your swing’s begging for a forged fling, and these irons won’t wait for your next mulligan! Buy Now and Iron Out Your Game!
