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I have an iron set of the Cleveland Launcher LP's...It came 4-PW

I really want to get a 3 iron, because there's a few par three's and par fives that if I had a 3 iron It'd be the perfect club to hit in many times. I am dying for one, but it didn't come with my set. Would Cleveland happen to make one? I would just buy some random one then it would throw me off when I went from a 3 iron to a 4 iron, etc. the entire weighting of the one iron would be off...

Any help here would be appreciated. (I never hit hybrids too good, I hit irons the best, that's why I wanted a 3 iron...)

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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I have an iron set of the Cleveland Launcher LP's...It came

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CG031 Great Member

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Click this link for your answer:

Wow, thanks man, I'll look into it!

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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As a 25 handicapper, I wouldn't recommend you investing into too many long irons. I'd suggest you grab a couple demo hybrids, head to the range and find one you like. I haven't seen too many 25 handicappers able to hit a 3 iron with a trajectory to hold a green into par 5's. I'm not trying to look down on you or anything, just trying to help. Hey, I don't carry a 3 iron, I use a 21* hybrid for those situations.

Driver: 905R w V2 stiff 76
FW: NVG2 Fujikura stiff
Hybrids: Idea Pro 20* Aldila VS Proto
Irons: M685 3-PW Rifle 5.5
Wedges: 54* VIP forged, 58* CG10Putter: Bettinardi A02Ball: ProV1, Black Max

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As a 25 handicapper, I suggest that you invest in longer irons. Longer irons are better out of the rough than a more rounded hybrid - or even more so a fairway wood - and the ability to hit a low and long ball, especially in high winds, is invaluable.

Not to be a spoilsport to the guy above me, but hybrids aren't worth a shit. Get irons.
"Shouldn't you be going faster? I mean, you're doing 40 in a 65..."

Driver: Burner TP 9.5*
3 Wood: 906F2 15*
2I: Eye 23I-PW: 3100 I/HWedges: Vokey Spin-Milled 56*06, MP-R 52*07/60*05Putter: Victoria IIBall: Pro V1xCheck out my new blog: Thousand Yard DriveHome Course: Kenton County...
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As a 25 handicapper, I suggest that you invest in longer irons. Longer irons are better out of the rough than a more rounded hybrid - or even more so a fairway wood - and the ability to hit a low and long ball, especially in high winds, is invaluable.

A 3 iron better out of the rough than a hybrid??? Is that a joke? You can also hit knock down shots with hybrids....

I can just see a 25 handicapper's low and long stinger now......6 inches off the ground, usually violently spinning toward the rough.. Don't give the guy bad advice....If hybrids aren't worth a shit, how did Phil win the Players' with his longest iron being a 5?? Humor me, please.

Driver: 905R w V2 stiff 76
FW: NVG2 Fujikura stiff
Hybrids: Idea Pro 20* Aldila VS Proto
Irons: M685 3-PW Rifle 5.5
Wedges: 54* VIP forged, 58* CG10Putter: Bettinardi A02Ball: ProV1, Black Max

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If you hit your 4i good then go for it. Hybrids arn't for everyone, my 3i is much more consistant and long off the tee than my "3i" hibore. It is however better off bad lies.

Most of my best rounds have been keeping the driver in the bag and using my 3i from the tee. 225 in the fairway is way better then 270 OB.

What's In The Bag
Driver: TM Burner stiff
3i Cleveland Hibore Hybrid
3-6: MX-23
7-PW: MP-60 Project X 5.5SW: Golden Bear hybridLW/GW Cleveland 60* and Tour Edge 50*Putter: two bar rifle malletBall: NXT TourHome Course: Raintree CC 70.7/126 North 71/130 Southhttp://stink.net

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Well i do find irons off the tee to be easier to hit, but not from most lies out on the course.

Driver: 905R w V2 stiff 76
FW: NVG2 Fujikura stiff
Hybrids: Idea Pro 20* Aldila VS Proto
Irons: M685 3-PW Rifle 5.5
Wedges: 54* VIP forged, 58* CG10Putter: Bettinardi A02Ball: ProV1, Black Max

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I do use a hybrid, I just don't hit them too well anymore . I USED to hit my Tommy Armour 4IW when I first started out reallly well...Dont know what happened. I can't hit it straight anymore since my Pro has been tampering with my swing...I don't really like the feel of them off a tight lie. I probably just need more practice with it, as I got it for Christmas (19 degree, 3IW hybrid Ping G5)...We'll see. I am using my dad's RAC 3 iron right now..I'm hitting it decent, but we'll see how well this holds up as far as consistency.

I've only been play 1 year and I'm only 15...I think I just need the practice with my hybrid..

Thanks for the help everyone!

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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I do use a hybrid, I just don't hit them too well

understandable. hybrids give me a fit off tight lies at times too, still don't feel that comfortable with that shot

Driver: 905R w V2 stiff 76
FW: NVG2 Fujikura stiff
Hybrids: Idea Pro 20* Aldila VS Proto
Irons: M685 3-PW Rifle 5.5
Wedges: 54* VIP forged, 58* CG10Putter: Bettinardi A02Ball: ProV1, Black Max

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Maybe this is the best of both worlds:

Cleveland Launcher Driving Iron

To each their own, of course. I personally opt for a hybrid 3. Whichever path you choose... enjoy!
Cleveland - HiBore XL (9.5* Fuji Fit-On Gold Stiff)
Bobby Jones/Jesse Ortiz - 3W & 21* H3 (Stock Stiff)
Ben Hogan - Apex FTX 4-FW (Apex 4 shafts)
TaylorMade - rac TP 56.12 satin & 60.6 black
Scotty Cameron - Mil-Spec Newport 2 (33" standard)
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Maybe this is the best of both worlds:

That's sweet. I bet that'd be a beast off the tee on a long par 3 or a good layup shot on a short par 4 off the tee...

How is it? They say it went on sale?...I don't know, I'm broke right now...so, im not sure if i could get it within the next few weeks anyway.

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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A 3 iron better out of the rough than a hybrid??? Is that a joke? You can also hit knock down shots with hybrids....

No joke at all. I can crank a 3 iron 230 off the deck, usually as a long draw. I've hit 260 off the tee before with it. My mis hits, while pretty uncommon, are usually catching it off the toe, or my draw becomes a hook. (By comparison, I had push-fade after push-fade with a hybrid, that went barely 160 yards...if I didn't mishit

that , lord, let's not go there.) The blade will cut through the thick grass more easily than a rounded hybrid, or even more so, a fairway wood...but I've already said that. Also, an iron's much better off a tight lie - just put the ball back in your stance and be sure to hit down on it. Not so with a hybrid...hitting down on a hybrid, from my experience, leads to either a worm burner or a chunked shot. (As an actual 25 handicapper...from one to another.) As to Phil winning the Players... Phil won because of his short game - specifically putting - he only missed 2 putts from 10 feet - more than anything else. I've said it somewhere else, but it seems that hybrids either save your golf life or leave you wondering out loud what the hell these things are for. I guess I'm just in the latter. Edit: Another thought...how the hell can you do a punch shot with a hybrid? Just out of curiosity more than anything else.
"Shouldn't you be going faster? I mean, you're doing 40 in a 65..."

Driver: Burner TP 9.5*
3 Wood: 906F2 15*
2I: Eye 23I-PW: 3100 I/HWedges: Vokey Spin-Milled 56*06, MP-R 52*07/60*05Putter: Victoria IIBall: Pro V1xCheck out my new blog: Thousand Yard DriveHome Course: Kenton County...
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No joke at all. I can crank a 3 iron 230 off the deck, usually as a long draw. I've hit 260 off the tee before with it. My mis hits, while pretty uncommon, are usually catching it off the toe, or my draw becomes a hook. (By comparison, I had push-fade after push-fade with a hybrid, that went barely 160 yards...if I didn't mishit

Alright here goes....

1. A 3 iron is not easier to hit out of long grass. The hosel will get tangled, and the club tends to twist easier than a larger hybrid head. 2. I'm a 6.6 handicap right now, and I can't "crank" a 3 iron 225 off the deck everytime....if I could, i'd be like a 3 handicap. So what's your issue? 4 putting every green? 25 handicaps have too many swing problems usually than to be trying to hit one of the hardest clubs to hit. 3. To hit a lower shot with a hybrid, just put the ball back in your stance a little bit and cut off your follow through. Same way you would hit a lower shot with any club.

Driver: 905R w V2 stiff 76
FW: NVG2 Fujikura stiff
Hybrids: Idea Pro 20* Aldila VS Proto
Irons: M685 3-PW Rifle 5.5
Wedges: 54* VIP forged, 58* CG10Putter: Bettinardi A02Ball: ProV1, Black Max

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No joke at all. I can crank a 3 iron 230 off the deck, usually as a long draw. I've hit 260 off the tee before with it. My mis hits, while pretty uncommon, are usually catching it off the toe, or my draw becomes a hook. (By comparison, I had push-fade after push-fade with a hybrid, that went barely 160 yards...if I didn't mishit

yeah, with the information that you have, you'll stay a 25 capper forever.

In my Bag:

Nike Sasquatch Tour 9.5*, Diamana BlueBoard 83S
Mizuno F-50 15*
Mizuno F-50 18*TaylorMade Rescue TP 21*Mizuno MP60 4-PWMizuno MP-R 54.10Cleveland CG10 60.08Mizuno Bettinardi C-01

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Edit: Another thought...how the hell can you do a punch shot with a hybrid? Just out of curiosity more than anything else.

Same as with an iron. Depending on the kind of hybrid you get, they either play more like a wood or more like an iron. Mine (the 585.H) plays more like an iron. I switched to it over the TM Rescue Dual TP because I can hit knockdowns with it.

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lamebums Great Member

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So what's your issue? 4 putting every green? 25 handicaps have too many swing problems usually than to be trying to hit one of the hardest clubs to hit.

Lost balls, the occasional blowup hole (related to lost or OB tee shots, usually), and I can't putt worth a shit. I shot a 43 on 9 holes the other day, with 22 putts. That time, I was hitting my 3 iron off the tee, so I wasn't spraying as much--I hit my share of balls out of the rough, but never in hopelessly unplayable/unfindable lies, or out of bounds.

It seems I'm not going to convince anyone that long irons are the way to go...so let's just leave it at that.
"Shouldn't you be going faster? I mean, you're doing 40 in a 65..."

Driver: Burner TP 9.5*
3 Wood: 906F2 15*
2I: Eye 23I-PW: 3100 I/HWedges: Vokey Spin-Milled 56*06, MP-R 52*07/60*05Putter: Victoria IIBall: Pro V1xCheck out my new blog: Thousand Yard DriveHome Course: Kenton County...
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Lost balls, the occasional blowup hole (related to lost or OB tee shots, usually), and I can't putt worth a shit. I shot a 43 on 9 holes the other day, with 22 putts. That time, I was hitting my 3 iron off the tee, so I wasn't spraying as much--I hit my share of balls out of the rough, but never in hopelessly unplayable/unfindable lies, or out of bounds.

wow man, you are my hero!!! Just yesterday you were a 25 handicap, and now you're an 11.8!!! That is friggin impressive!! You must have played like 20 rounds in a single day! You should change your name to Superman!

Driver: 905R w V2 stiff 76
FW: NVG2 Fujikura stiff
Hybrids: Idea Pro 20* Aldila VS Proto
Irons: M685 3-PW Rifle 5.5
Wedges: 54* VIP forged, 58* CG10Putter: Bettinardi A02Ball: ProV1, Black Max

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