Question for the Planet golfers

[Bowser]

Has anybody played with the hybrid wood clubs? Lately, I've been killing it on the course with my woods, but I'm garbage when it comes to hitting my irons. I'm curious to know what people think about the hybrids - are they easier to hit, do they have more control, etc. etc.

I do know it could get expensive to totally re-outfit my bag with the hybrids, so I guess I just need opinions if it's worth considering.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Or you could take me out golfing and I'll teach you how to swing. I'm no pro, by no means. But I do know the fundamentals.

Absolutely. First, I'll have to tie up my insane wife with her three-months-down-the-road planning habits. Talk to her, will ya?

[stevieray]

You have to play consistantly to shoot consistantly.

Originally Posted by Bowser

Absolutely. First, I'll have to tie up my insane wife with her three-months-down-the-road planning habits. Talk to her, will ya?

I understand she recently ran a marathon. That means she's a lot tougher than me. You talk to her.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by Stinger

Hehe Actually I am looking at buying a Titlest hybrid iron. And yes they are easier to get the ball in flight instead of a 3 or 4 iron. Higher flight same yardage will hold the greens better. Plus they give you more options around the green. I bet you see atleast 3 shots from hybrids around the green each day of the British open this week.

I really love those Titleist utility irons. Very easy to hit but still keep the playability and control of an iron. My next club purchase will be to replace my 2-iron with one.

[|Zach|]

I miss golf big time.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by stevieray

You have to play consistantly to shoot consistantly.

There you have it........

[Stinger]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Where do you do your club shopping?

This was at a local proshop here in Springfield that tries to keep everything competive. The reason I know about those two is that I won $150 GC in a 2 man event there about 2 weeks ago. Tried the Titlest liked alot because it felt like an iron but was able to to get airborn alot easier. They were out of the Callaway am going this week to try it out. The Callaway I believe was around $170-$175 the Titlest was around $185 I believe.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Hey Phil, on a side note today I drove the ball as well as I have ever have.

Problem is, I'm too big and swing to hard for that Intergra driver I have. It cracked on me today off the sole plate, again. This is the 2nd club if you recall a couple of years ago I told you about the 1st one.

Looking for a new head, I thinking I need to change to a more solid head or a stronger metal...... Any sugestions ?

You know how big I am and how hard I swing......

You may want to check out the Taylor Made 580XD. Its a late model but the golf stores (golfsmith for sure) are selling them pretty cheap.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Where do you do your club shopping?

Definitly ebay. For instance if you are patient enough you can get a Callaway Hybrid for around $100.

Great way to get some cash for old clubs too.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Miles

You may want to check out the Taylor Made 580XD. Its a late model but the golf stores (golfsmith for sure) are selling them pretty cheap.

Is that the one with the counterbalance weights? I've seen that thing in action - quite impressive.

[Shag]

Two weeks ago, I had never even swung a hybrid, and didn't know much about them. Went out golfing with my dad, who recently picked up a couple Taylor Made Rescue Mid TP hybrids. Curious, I hit a couple balls with one of them, and absolutely loved it - MUCH easier to hit than a long iron (I was swinging a "3", which replaced a 3-iron). I liked the ball flight a lot better, too - it seemed to bore through the wind better than my 3-iron, flew longer, and was easier to draw.

For reference, I'm a decent golfer - generally mid-high 80's, occasionally venturing into the low 80's or (on the really "fun" days) into the 90's. I'm taking lessons as well, but I find the hybrids much more enjoyable to hit than a long iron. I shelved my 2-iron for a 5w 2 years ago, and now I'm looking to trade my 3-iron for a 3 hybrid (rescue mid tp). I don't plan on more than one hybrid, but I'd definitely like that one. Unfortunately, they're a little spendy for me right now...

[Miles]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Is that the one with the counterbalance weights? I've seen that thing in action - quite impressive.

Its the model right before the one with the weights. The one stinger was talking about (the R7) is the new one.

I didnt care for the R7 but i have seen plenty of people knock the hell out of it.

[Shag]

Originally Posted by Miles

I didnt care for the R7 but i have seen plenty of people knock the hell out of it.

I was gifted an R7 a couple weeks ago, and when I hit it right, I can absolutely bomb the ball. Last week I hit two around 320 right down the middle - absolutely nutted them. Still working on consistency, but the ball explodes off the face when hit properly...

[Herzig]

Absolutely the best hybrid I've hit is the 2005 Cobra Baffler. I've tried the TaylorMade Mid, Adams Idea, Callaway Heavenwood, Hogan...the Cobra Baffler is STUPID-EASY to hit. Try it out.

http://www.cobragolf.com/utility_met...tails.asp?id=1

I have the 3 iron replacement. Very versatile.

[Stinger]

Originally Posted by Miles

Its the model right before the one with the weights. The one stinger was talking about (the R7) is the new one.

I didnt care for the R7 but i have seen plenty of people knock the hell out of it.

Here is a question for the golfers, not sure why I am thinking of this but:

Since the R7 and I believe another manufacture (can't think of it right now) are useing moveable counter-weights in the club, would you be allowed to adjust durring a match? I would think not but posses an intersting question. Also if one of the weights fell out would you be able to replace in the match?