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Knockglock Well Established Member

Knockglock

Hey all,

I'm in the market for a 3 hybrid, and possibly a 4 hybrid as well. I found someone selling a used Callaway X Hybrid, but he explained that the stiff shaft might not be good for someone with a slower swing speed like me, and the other hybrids he had for sale were all somewhat difficult to hit for a high handicapper.

So I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on an easy to hit, forgiving hybrid for a high handicapper with slow swing speeds who doesn't get too much distance.

Thank you!

Lefty Golfer!
In my light stand bag:
R7 Limited Driver 9.5* Matrix Ozik xcon 5.5 Stiff Shaft
A3os 3 (19*) and 4 (22*) Hybrids Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Stiff shafts
X-22's 5-AW Regular Flex Uniflex Steel Shafts X-Forged SW 56* & LW 60* 35" Studio Stainless Newport 2.5 ('04 version) with a...

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PiKapp23 Great Member

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Adams A0x series of hybrids might be the easiest for a high handicapper that I have seen. They are very forgiving and easy to hit. The new A07 is the most forgiving yet, but the A02, A03 and A04 are also very forgiving. The Cleveland hybrids are also pretty easy and Nike Sumo hybrids are also well liked. Your best bet is just to try as many different models as possible and see which you like best (avoid those that emphasize words such as 'tour', 'workability' and 'controlled trajectory' as these usually indicate they may not be as forgiving as you would like.
Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0
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hkphooey00 Established Member

hkphooey00

I just picked up a Bobby Jones hybrid and it's ridiculous how easy to hit it is. I get more distance and a higher ball flight than my old hybrid. And when I mishit it, it still goes quite a ways. And I got it for $99. Only negative is old-school headcover.

Driver...Ping G10 10.5* V2 High Launch

4-wood......Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz 2012 17*
3-4 Hybrid.......Bobby Jones Player Series 21* and 25*
Irons.........Mizuno MX-200
Wedges....Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 52*, Ping Tour-W 56*, Ping Tour-S 60*....Putter-Ping Redwood Piper.....Ball-Srixon TriSpeed Tour

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TM Burner Rescue is a great club. I love mine.
Driver: Burner 9.5*
3 Wood: Big Bertha 15*
Hybrid: Burner Rescue 19*
Irons: r7 4-PW
Wedges: CG 12 52* CG 12 56*Putter: White Hot Tour #1
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Knockglock Well Established Member

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I found a good deal on a Callaway X Hybrid Neutral, but it has a stiff shaft. Should this scare me off or should I hope that my swing speeds will improve as I become better (i'm taking lessons atm and working on getting a fundamentally solid swing).

Lefty Golfer!
In my light stand bag:
R7 Limited Driver 9.5* Matrix Ozik xcon 5.5 Stiff Shaft
A3os 3 (19*) and 4 (22*) Hybrids Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Stiff shafts
X-22's 5-AW Regular Flex Uniflex Steel Shafts X-Forged SW 56* & LW 60* 35" Studio Stainless Newport 2.5 ('04 version) with a...

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meenman Great Member

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I have Nike Sumo 2 #2 Hybrid and a Nickent 3dx #4 hybrid - both are incredibly easy to hit.

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EZ Swinger Established Member

EZ Swinger

I have had some very good experiences in the last couple days with the cobra dws baffler 1 iron replacement. Its 16 degrees and i hit it as far as my 3 wood but its easier to hit than the 3 wood.

In my Ping bag:
Driver: Titleist 909 D2 9.5*

3 Wood: Nickent Pro
Irons: Titleist AP2 Project x 5.5Wedges: Titleist Vokey 200 Series Vokey 52*, 56*, 60*Putter: Scotty Cameron Detour 1 (just ordered it)

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clearwaterms Great Member

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THis is the hybrid that I carry, and I find it rediculously easy to hit. I have mine with a TT lite XL shaft.

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/ord...1040/0/0/0/0/0

To give you some ideas of distance, I hit a 7 iron 155ish, and i hit this club 205 off the turf and 210-215 off a tee.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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uttexas Great Member

uttexas

Adams, Nickent, and TM rescue are the easiest hybrids I've tried. Just purchased a Nickent 3dx 2H from golfsmith
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/NT1165/?tcode=fr_home

HiBore XLS Tour 9.5*
Adams Fast10 15* 3W
A2OS 3H-7iron 60* LW
8iron Precept Tour Premium cb
9iron and 45* PW 50* GW 56* SW m565 and 455 VfoilPutter Anser Belly Putter Ball in order of preference TPblack e5 V2  AD333

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Knockglock Well Established Member

Knockglock

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Adams, Nickent, and TM rescue are the easiest hybrids I've tried. Just purchased a Nickent 3dx 2H from golfsmith

Ugh, those don't come in lefties :'(

Lefty Golfer!
In my light stand bag:
R7 Limited Driver 9.5* Matrix Ozik xcon 5.5 Stiff Shaft
A3os 3 (19*) and 4 (22*) Hybrids Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Stiff shafts
X-22's 5-AW Regular Flex Uniflex Steel Shafts X-Forged SW 56* & LW 60* 35" Studio Stainless Newport 2.5 ('04 version) with a...

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threedolphins Well Established Member

threedolphins

THis is the hybrid that I carry, and I find it rediculously easy to hit. I have mine with a TT lite XL shaft.

I'm going to 2nd this wonderful suggestion. I've hit the Q2, and every other thing Hireko makes too. It is especially easy to get up and going. I don't get this specific model though, but got the Acer XKs w/Cadence True Ace shaft. I went with the later b/c for me it was easier to hit off a tee than with the Q2.

Price is good too, plus LH models.
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uttexas Great Member

uttexas

Here's a deal from Rockbottom on a LH 21 degree hybrid (Nickent calls it a 7wood)
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/nicken...LAID=340453400

I like the Acer/Hireko clubs, but when you add the shaft/grip you might want to the order, the final price could be significantly higher.

HiBore XLS Tour 9.5*
Adams Fast10 15* 3W
A2OS 3H-7iron 60* LW
8iron Precept Tour Premium cb
9iron and 45* PW 50* GW 56* SW m565 and 455 VfoilPutter Anser Belly Putter Ball in order of preference TPblack e5 V2  AD333

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uttexas Great Member

uttexas

good price on the left handed nickent DC iw hybrid (if you like this look better)

http://www.golfdiscountsuperstore.co...HybridGraphite

Here's the sandtrap's reviews of the nickent DC ironwood and utility clubs
http://thesandtrap.com/bag_drop/snea...6_new_products
http://thesandtrap.com/clubs/nickent...wood_dc_review

here's a link to the lofts on the 3dx dc. they might be a bit different from what you are used to
http://www.nickentgolf.com/newweb/pr...iw-specs.shtml

HiBore XLS Tour 9.5*
Adams Fast10 15* 3W
A2OS 3H-7iron 60* LW
8iron Precept Tour Premium cb
9iron and 45* PW 50* GW 56* SW m565 and 455 VfoilPutter Anser Belly Putter Ball in order of preference TPblack e5 V2  AD333

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Dub Great Member

Dub

Nike Sumo2.

I have to agree completely.

It's funny though, I can hit 4hybrid so much easier than 3hybrid....so much easier. Both are great sticks....I don't plan on changing anything with either through 2010....just replace the grips and keep gaming them.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...
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clearwaterms Great Member

clearwaterms

Still cheaper then an Adams or Nike club. My only complaint with the Hireko clubs is the paint quality isn't as good as top OEM's. I have several chips on my Q2 hybrid because I didn't have it in a cover for the first several weeks I owned it.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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