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Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

post #1 of 29
8/13/07 at 10:24pm
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Purchasing a new set of Callaway X-20's and wanted to know which configuration makes more sense? I plan on also purchasing a Driver and 5W but would have nothing between 5W and 4I.

Any thoughts/feedback would be appreciated.

PJStyles
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post #2 of 29
8/13/07 at 10:43pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

My personal preference is the always get the sets with the 3-PW. The reason for this is that I don't usually like the sandwedges included. Although keep in mind that you will have to buy a sand wedge (and gap wedge and lob wedge if you are like me).

IMO, you should hit some stand alone wedges, as well as the included X-20 wedge, see which one you like better.
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post #3 of 29
8/13/07 at 10:49pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

4-S
Replace the 3 iron with a 7 wood or hybrid, either one will be much easier for you to hit than a 3 iron
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post #4 of 29
8/14/07 at 12:05am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

I would take the 3-PW and then get a set of Vokey wedges.
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post #5 of 29
8/14/07 at 12:15am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

I would get 4-PW, a hybrid, and some Vokey wedges. Or 5-PW and two hybrids.
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post #6 of 29
8/14/07 at 12:19am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

custom order your set and take away the 3 iron... save you some cash. then pick up a hybrid, which loft depends on what you realistically seeing yourself needing... ie what you are comfortable hitting, whether your intention is to take the club off the tee or off the deck.
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post #7 of 29
8/14/07 at 12:45am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

I'm regretting not having gotten 3-PW. I like to take a 3 iron off the tee on some doglegs.
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post #8 of 29
8/14/07 at 2:04am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

3-PW. Love my three iron.
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post #9 of 29
8/14/07 at 3:59pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

i hear what others are saying about using the 3 iron for tee shots, but fairway woods and hybrids these days are so much more effective for just about everyone. i can sting a 5wood just as well as a 3 iron off the tee. from the turf, a 3 iron is much tougher than a hybrid or FW.
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post #10 of 29
8/14/07 at 5:20pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

Originally Posted by DDBowdoin View Post
custom order your set and take away the 3 iron... save you some cash. then pick up a hybrid, which loft depends on what you realistically seeing yourself needing... ie what you are comfortable hitting, whether your intention is to take the club off the tee or off the deck.
I agree. I ordered my irons from Golfsmith.com and was able to get 5-PW. I'm not good with my long irons and have two hybrids which I use in place of the 3 and 4 irons.
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post #11 of 29
8/14/07 at 9:07pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

If you got the 3-PW, would you actually use the 3 iron? A 3 iron is pretty difficult to use unless you're pretty good and comfortable with them. I traded in my Callaway X-18 3 iron since I'd rather tee off with my TM Rescue Mid #3. Heck, I'm seeing more game improvement clubs replace the 3 & 4 irons with hybrids. If the SW is nice in the set, I say go for the 4-SW.
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post #12 of 29
8/15/07 at 6:36pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

Forget the set buy indvidual irons 6-PW.

Get 1 Driver
1 Fairway Wood - 3 wood or 4 wood no larger than 170-180 cc so you can hit it off the fairway, light rough and off the tee. Large than that makes it hard to hit out of the rough.
3 Hybrids to replace 3, 4, & 5 irons
5 Irons 6, 7, 8, 9, & PW
3 wedges 52, 56, & 60 are popular but get what you want for distance and don't forget to pay attention to bounce. On wedge usually 56 with bounce in 12- 14 range for sand. The other wedges should be lower bounce if you play firm conditions, such as 4-8 bounce. Some player are droping their PW for a 46 or 47 degree fourth wedge.
1 great putter - make sure it fits you and your eye really well you'll make most of your strokes with this club. The most important club to get fitted.

Remember even the pro's are replacing their long irons you really have to on your game to hit a 3 - 4 and sometimes even a 5 wood consistently. Forget the macho look long irons and cut strokes buy the hybrids and score lower.

And the best urthane cover ball you can afford to loose.

Keep it in the fairway
cybear
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post #13 of 29
8/15/07 at 7:20pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

buy 4-PW and buy some good wedges. (that's what I did)
I also got a hybrid to replace the 3 iron. For most the hybrid is a lot easier to hit than the long irons.....suggest you test out the hybrid and a 3 iron and see which feels more natural or comfortable and go with that
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post #14 of 29
8/19/07 at 5:35am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

I would buy what works for you :)

Definitely try the SW from the set and see if it is one you want to use, if not then if you don't want a 3 iron, just order 4-PW or 5-PW.

If you like using your long irons, then order 3-PW.

For me, my previous set of irons, I ordered 5-PW and I regretted it. As I have gotten better with my longer irons, there are courses that I would have liked to have a 4 iron or a 3 iron in my bag.

My latest set of irons I picked up 3-PW and I also picked up the 2 iron. Do I carry it that often, no. My usually set is a 3 hybrid, a 4 hybrid, and a 4 iron. But depending on the course and conditions, I may only carry irons, or I may drop my 4 iron and replace it with my 2 hybrid.

Basically figure out what works for you based on what you like to hit/play and order accordingly :)
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post #15 of 29
8/19/07 at 10:33pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

PJ, I think its a 3-pw or 4-aw or gap wedge combo. When I bought my X-20's I went with the 4-aw. The gap wedge is 50 degrees of loft. If you hit a 3 iron solid then go with the 3-pw combo then you can get a gap and sand wedge down the road. I find the pitching wedge and gap wedge a little big for shots around the green. I prefer forged wedges. I'm gonna pick up a 3 hybrid later on in the year.
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post #16 of 29
8/19/07 at 11:35pm

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

3-pw for me....love hitting a good 3 even if its one in a million
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post #17 of 29
8/23/07 at 1:38am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

Definately 3-PW for me

I had a hybrid for 6 months before giving it to my wife. Could not stop hooking it and now have a 3 iron back in the bag and can hit it low, long and straight almost every time.
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post #18 of 29
8/23/07 at 2:22am

Re: Which Configuration? 4-SW or 3-PW?

I have the X-20's and I went with 4-9, PW, SW, AW all X20's and I love them. That left room for two hybrids but I went with Nickents.
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