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walfice Dedicated Member

walfice

I'm looking to replace my current 18 degree nike sq hybrid. I hit it ok but it isn't the most forgiving or easiest hybrid to hit and I have never felt comfortable with it when addressing the ball. My shortlist is (in order):
TM rescue '09 - non tp, way overpriced,
Titleist 909 h - this looks sweet but I never liked the 585h, don't know how different it is to that,
Cleveland Hibore XLS - I'm concerned the 'extra offset' will cause me to hook this one
Cleveland Launcher,
Cobra Baffler TWS,
Adams Idea Pro/Gold
Not a very 'shortlist' but any comments very welcome.
adams.gif Speedline fast 10 9.5˚
adams.gif Speedline fast 10 15˚
adams.gif A7 17˚
adams.gif Idea Pro 3-PW
mizuno.gif MP T-11 52˚, MP T-10 58˚  cameron.gif Red X  titleist.gif NXT
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Big_M Great Member

Big_M

I like smaller heads... love my Adams. Haven't ever hit a hybrid I like as much as the ones I have. Nickent were real close though... can't remember if it was a 2DX or 3DX.

Also, a fan of the Cobra, never hit the TWS, but I liked the DWS.
My Clubs: Callaway FT-i Tour LCG 9.5° w/ Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 stiff; Sonartec GS Tour 14° w/ Graphite Design Red Ice 70 stiff; Adams Idea Pro 2h(18°) & 3h(20°) w/ Aldila VS Proto 80 stiff; Adams Idea Pro Forged 4-PW w/ TT Black Gold stiff; Cleveland CG12 DSG RTG 52°-10° & 58°-10°; Odyssey...
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Buckeyegolf10

I just recently got the titleist 909 and absolutly love it so far but i couldnt tell you the difference between it an the 585. I would also recomend the cobra when i hit it it felt very solid as well.

In my Bag
Driver-Taylormade R11 TP Fujikura Blur Stiff 65g shaft
3Wood- Titleist 906 f4
Hybrid- Adams  Idea Pro A12 18degree
Irons- Titleist 712 mbs 3-Pw

Wedges Clevland CG 12 52 56, CG 15 60

Putter- Scotty Cameron Newport 2.6

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walfice Dedicated Member

walfice

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I demo'ed the 909h today (19 degree diamana). This is way better than the old 585. It felt great, gave a nice flight and was more forgiving than I expected. I have ruled out all the other clubs on my shortlist apart from the Taylor made rescue. Anybodies opinions on the '09 version very welcome.
adams.gif Speedline fast 10 9.5˚
adams.gif Speedline fast 10 15˚
adams.gif A7 17˚
adams.gif Idea Pro 3-PW
mizuno.gif MP T-11 52˚, MP T-10 58˚  cameron.gif Red X  titleist.gif NXT
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apex53 Dedicated Member

apex53

IMO the 909H is much better than the 585... It took me a couple of rounds to get used to them but once I did I haven't looked back, I have more confidence in those clubs than any other club in my bag.

apex53
In my bag:
Titleist 913D3 9.5
Titleist 913F 15

Titleist 913H 19, 913H21

Titleist 712CB 5-P Titleist Vokey 54, 58 Scotty Cameron Fastback Titleist ProV1x

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wolverine_man Dedicated Member

wolverine_man

I hit the last two on your list last night, Cobra and Adams. I liked the looks of the Cobra better but I seemed to hit the Adams more consistently. My liste is narrowed down to Ping G-10, Bobby Jones, or a used Cally Steelhead III/+.

In a staff blue  Aerolite III

Razr Hawk 10.5* (BB 63 S)
Orig Steelhead 4W 16.8* (F)
Orig Steelhead 7W 20* (M-10)
 JPX-800 Pro 4-pw (XP S300)

 MP-T Blk Ni 51.06, MP-T Blk Ni 56.14, MP-T Blk Ni 58.10

  Bettinardi BC-1 (34")

TM TP Black

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patriot07 Well Established Member

patriot07

My 3 favorites are the Adams, Hibore and Cobra, in that order. I don't really like TM's new hybrids and I've never liked any of Titleist's. Haven't hit the 909 though, seems like some folks like it more than the older models.

What's in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag:

Driver - Taylormade Superfast 2.0 TP 10.5
3 Wood - Taylormade Burner 15* REAX
Hybrid - Adams Idea Pro 18* GD YSQ-HL

Irons - Callaway X-18 4-PW

GW - Cleveland 588 51*

SW - Cleveland CG 12 56*

LW - Cleveland CG15 60*

Putter - Cameron Studio Style Newport 2

Bushnell Medalist rangefinder

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kfowler Great Member

kfowler

Interesting thread in that I'm considering replacing my 05 TM Rescue Duels. I have a 19* and 22*. The Adams seem to always get good reviews. ST did a review on the Ping G15 recently.

My dad has two of the Bobby Jones and loves them. All though he's not one to try a lot of different equipment.

Kevin

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In the Bag
Driver: G15 9.0*3 & 5 Wood: BurnerHybrid: Pro Gold 20*; 23*Irons: MP-58 (5-PW)Wedges: Vokey Spin Milled 52*8; 56*14Putter: Newport 2.0 33"Balls: NXT

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I tried and disliked the Cobra Bafflers, Mizzy MX950, CLK's, and Taylormade rescues before I tried the Admas Pro Gold. I haven't hit another since the Pro Golds. They are fantastic for me. All the others I tried were serious hook makers, and the Adams just wants to get out there straight. Mine have the Matrix shafts. I've heard the Javelin shafts on those clubs were not as nice. I can't speak firsthand on that though. I keep hearing great things about the A7, but I'm so happy with my Golds, I don't even feel like I want to try them.

In my Costco stand bag:

Tech A4 9015D 10.5 w/stock stiff Matrix Ozik
F60 16.5 4 wood w/stock stiff Exsar
Pro Gold 18* and 23* hybrids w/ Matrix Ozik reg J36 PC 5-PW Project-X Rifle flighted 5.0 CG14 52*, 56*, and 60* standard bounce Island Series Antigua AD333

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mc0388 Dedicated Member

mc0388

Pro golds are sweet.

G10 (VS Proto 65 X) or 905S (speeder X) / X Tour 3W (VS Proto S) / Adams Idea Tour Proto 18* (VS Proto S) / S59 Tour, Z-Z65 Cushin (D2) / Mizuno MP-T 51-06 , 56-10, / Miz TP Mills #6 ~or~ Cleveland BRZ #5
 
 
85,84,85,84

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MrGator Well Established Member

MrGator

check out tour edge exotic... I just got the new xcg3 with 18* Great club

I have last years model that I planned to sell one day ...Almost new with HC

Driver: Wishon 959 OL v2 reg 10.5*
fw wood 949 mc 16.5 4 wood


irons: AP1 5- gap GS 95 regular

multiple wedges

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chilly Dedicated Member

chilly

I think there are a lot of nice choices out there. I play CLK Hi Flis that are a few years old, picked up used. I messed around lately trying to find something I like better. I actually bought a 909H, I've had an Idea Pro, a couple Nickent 3DX, and a Taylormade Rescue Mid. Also hit a Baffler TWS and Cleveland DST extensively at the range. Honestly, they all had some nice points to them, but in the end I stayed with my Mizunos as the shafts I've installed in them seem to make them work best for me. Go hit them all and figure out what you like

Driver: i15 8* UST Axivcore Red 69S
3w: CB1 15* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum 75s
5w: G10 18.5* UST V2 HL
3h: HiFli CLK 20* UST V2 Hybrid
4h: 3DX 23* UST V2 Hybrid5i-pw: MX-23 TT Dynalite Gold S300GW/SW: RAC 52*and 56*Putter: SabertoothBag: KingPin

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WUTiger Incredible Member

WUTiger

Take a look at the TM Raylors. I remember when the first-generation Raylors came out years ago, the boat-v sole. Rarely found any of the old Raylors in used club bins.

Focus, connect and follow through!

  • Completed KBS Education Seminar (online, 2015)
  • GolfWorks Clubmaking Academy: Fitting, Assembly & Repair School (2012)

Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:image.png.b6c3447dddf0df25e482bf21abf775ae.pngInertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
Ball:  image.png.f0ca9194546a61407ba38502672e5ecf.png QStar Tour - Divide  ||  Bag: :sunmountain: Three 5 stand bag

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Danattherock Great Member

Danattherock

I recently got the 3 and 4 Callaway FT hybrids from Callaway Preowned. You can get a "like new" (brand new) club for $100 on that site. That is half what they sell for in golf shops and online. These are amazing clubs man. Take a look.
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andef Dedicated Member

andef

i would suggest the 909 H because it's forgiving enough and the open clubface prevents hooking, a problem i always have with hybrids. Love its workability and how easy it is to hit out of the rough or as my second shot to par 5s. I'll finally purchase one in a couple of months when i get custom fit.
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DavidFehertysBike Great Member

DavidFehertysBike

The 909H is an improvement over the 585 in terms of ease of use, IMO. I love the sleeker and more shallow set up of the club. Admittedly though, the 585 was more playable and had a little better feel. But i still think overall its the best players hybrid out there. The tour edge hybrids are not bad, either. I could never get my head around the boxy shape of the adams hybrid.
THE WEAPONS CACHE..

Titleist 909 D2 9.5 Degree Driver| Titleist 906f4 13.5 degree 3-Wood | Titleist 909 17 & 21 degree hybrid | Titleist AP2 irons
Titleist Vokey Wedges - 52 & 58 | Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 Putter | ProV1 Ball
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dreamsmith Member

dreamsmith

I'm a golf club junkie. I've tried them all. One Hybrid has stood out for me as the best, and I have two in my bag right now; easy to hit, and inexpensive to boot.

The Cobra DWS (2006-2008). At least as good as the new TWS, and I think better. I have great confidence in mine, and they cost less than $100 each.
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