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CodeRed657

By CodeRed657
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CodeRed657 Established Member

CodeRed657

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i'm looking for a 3 wood that's easy to hit off the deck. doesn't have to be particularly long

Driver: r7 460 10.5*
3 Wood: Launcher Steel 15*
Hybrid: HALO 3i 22*
Irons: X-20 Tour 3-PW
Wedge: RAC Chrome 56*/12*Putter: White Steel 2-Ball Blade


Timothy D Watson Member

Timothy D Watson

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The old and very hard to find RAM (yes RAM) Laser X2 Camber Sole 3 woods got the ball off the deck better than anything last time I used one. Very strange head shape at the time. Nowadays the shape is very similar to some of the latest models. The paint job/cosmetic effects are totally old school, though. New models are not as good at launching as this. I used the club a good bit about three months ago, so the comparison is valid.

It is an installed steel shaft and deep, closed face club with offset and a draw bias geometry. Also, it has a "fastback" style crown. The crown feels thinner than the face, sole, and skirt of the head when I tap it (just did). It is made out of the common 17-4 stainless steel and is not foam filled, so it makes a ping on good hits.

jdarmo Member

jdarmo

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I can hit my Adams Tight Lies strong 3 well off the deck. It has a thin head. I have confidence with this club. I used to top a lot of shots with a big head 3

In the bag at this point

Adams RPM 9.5°
Adams Tightlies Strong 3 16°
Adams Tightlies Strong 7 24°Hogan CFT Hybrid 3Hogan CFT irons (5-P)Alien SWCameron Futura 2 35"Top Flight Gamer


marpr Dedicated Member

marpr

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i'm looking for a 3 wood that's easy to hit off the deck. doesn't have to be particularly long

I would stay clear of Callaways they seem to be quite tall (on the clubface) (great if your a pro).

I dont think you can really go past the taylor made (r7 or v-steel). But the nike stainless are great. again, what ever works for you. I would suggest getting down to your local store and hitting various types of shapes rather than types of manufacturers. You need to find a shape (AND SHAFT) that works best for you
Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge Tour 10.5* (UST Proforce v2 77g X Flex) 3 Wood: Callaway Diablo 15* (UST Proforce v2 86g S Flex). 2 Hybrid: Adams A4 Tech 17* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex). 3 and 4 Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 20* and 23* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex)
Irons: Tour Edge Exotics...

duffer Member

duffer

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I've been playing the same Callaway Big Bertha for some time. Couldn't hit it off the deck to save my life last season. Spent a while just practicing that shot on the range and am hitting it reliably now.
What's in the bag:

G10 9 degree, TFC 129 shaft, stiff
Big Bertha 3 Wood
FTX 2i, Apex Plus 3i-E MP-R 52/07 and 56/13 Zing

CodeRed657 Established Member

CodeRed657

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so a shallow face is better off the deck?

Driver: r7 460 10.5*
3 Wood: Launcher Steel 15*
Hybrid: HALO 3i 22*
Irons: X-20 Tour 3-PW
Wedge: RAC Chrome 56*/12*Putter: White Steel 2-Ball Blade


hawkeye Great Member

hawkeye

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taylor made burner fairways are sweet though i have an R7 Ti (Titanium) - it's super forgiving, big face, easy to hit off the deck. gets in the air easily.

WEAPONS:
Taylormade R9 10.5 L Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 15 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 19 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade Tour Preferred 4-PW KBS Tour X-Stiff Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 51Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 55Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 59Yes! Tracy II putterTitleist...


Ghetto P Established Member

Ghetto P

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TEE 4 wood is as long or longer than any 3 wood I've tried and much easier to hit off the deck. You can get 'em brand spankin' new for 110 shipped too.

Nike Sweet 16

Callaway Steelhead Plus 19*

Srixon I-701 3-P

Cleveland CG-16 Black Pearl 52* & 58*

Cleveland VP Milled No. 3

 


The Rambler Dedicated Member

The Rambler

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Try the new Nike 3 Woods along with the Burner, or r7 Ti. A 4 wood would be an easy way to fix any loft issues. This is coming from a major club ho

Driver: 10.5* SuperQuad TP 1st Edition All Black V2 Stiff
5 Wood - 585.h 19* DG S300
Irons: 3-PW S59 Stiff
Wedges: Rac TP 52*, 60* MP-T 56*
Putter(s): Anser 3 TP Black ballGET TO SINGLE DIGITS!Goal: Beat a certain admin that lives in my town


tooley99 Newbie

tooley99

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I can comment on the burner. I had a 3wood (15 degrees) Hogan C455 and a 5 wood (19 degrees) Hogan C455. I decided to get a 5 wood (18 degrees) Burner to replace both. The Burner head is bigger but I can still hit it well off the deck. I also hit it higher than the Hogan 5 wood. I would't say I hit it longer when perfectly hit, but it is way easier to control and to hit straight.

I can't comment on a lot of woods, but I would recommend the Burner 3 wood

choran Established Member

choran

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I'm "in the same boat as you" as far as looking for a 3 wood...From what I have seen/read/tried, I think the Nike SQ 2's, and the TM Burner's and r7's are at the top of my list. I've got a burner driver and love it, but was curious as to how the 3 wood will hit off the deck bc of its rather large size. I've heard nothing but good things about it. I will likely either go with a SQ 2 or Burner 3 wood unless someone can convince me otherwise...
In the bag:


Driver: Tour Burner 9.5* w/ Aldila VS Proto stiff shaft
Woods: Burner 15* 3 Wood w/ Fujikura, stiffHybrid: 503H w/ Aldila NV, stiffIrons: 755 3-9 w/ Project X 5.5 shaftsPitching Wedge: MP-T 47*Gap Wedge: MP-T 51*Sand Wedge: MP-T 56*Putter: Rossa SienaBall: Laddie/Laddie...

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