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is it a good club?
I dont have a 3 iron anymore, so im in the market for a good hybrid.
anyone hit it or have it?

In my vaporlite carry bag
DRIVER ft-5. 9* Mitsubishi Diamana BlueBoard 73 X-stiff
FWY WOOD: 980F 15 EI-70 X Stiff
Hybrid: Burner tour launch 4 hybrid
IRONS mp-57 4-pw with project x 6.5 shaftsPUTTER: Rossa Classic AGSI+ Monte Carlo WEDGES vokey spin milled oil can 52.08, 58.12Niblick 42*


Posted
I had it, and I just recently traded it in. I hated it. It was a nice looking club but it just was not effective for me at all. I couldn't really work the ball with it, and it wasn't forgiving. I replaced it with the callaway x 3H and I like that a lot more.

In the bag:
Driver: r7 quad v2 stiff
3-Wood: XLS
Hybrid: X
Irons: CG Golds 3-GWSW: x forged 56/13LW: Vokey sm 60/.08Putter: Callie 35''Ball: pro v1


Posted
I have the older model halo and it is nice. Long and straight as is the halo. Im sure the xls is just as good if not better.

Posted
Actually the Halo worked much better for me. I had that at one time as well. I don't know maybe some people love the XLS but everyone who tried mine out had the same reaction I did "why is this thing $150?"

In the bag:
Driver: r7 quad v2 stiff
3-Wood: XLS
Hybrid: X
Irons: CG Golds 3-GWSW: x forged 56/13LW: Vokey sm 60/.08Putter: Callie 35''Ball: pro v1


Posted
Judging by your 2 handicap I dont really think you should be playing a hybrid like that (closed face, high launch, high spin), I would suggest a good players hybrid such as the callaway ft or taylormade tour burner tp.

Burner 10.5* driver
Burner 3 wood GD Pershing Shaft
Burner 5 wood GD Pershing Shaft
Tour Burner irons
Rac black 52* Rac satin 60* Red x 3 pro v1


Posted
Actually the Halo worked much better for me. I had that at one time as well. I don't know maybe some people love the XLS but everyone who tried mine out had the same reaction I did "why is this thing $150?"

Id agree with that , i have had a HALO 2i for about 2 years now, have tried plenty of other hybrids and nothing comes close (well for my swing anyway) they go for around $50 - 60 now too... bargain! do yourself a favour and try one.


Posted
Although I have not hit the XLS I would suggest avoiding it due to the 'extra' offset, high spin etc (seems to be aimed at the higher handicapper or game improver). I play the previous hibore model which has no offset and works great. I just recently replaced my 3 wood with a 16* hibore. I also had a good look at the cobra baffler pro but the cleveland was much cheaper and I already had a 19* cleveland too so knew what to expect.
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

Posted
well the thing is, im on a budget here.
I only have $150 to spend here, any suggestions?

In my vaporlite carry bag
DRIVER ft-5. 9* Mitsubishi Diamana BlueBoard 73 X-stiff
FWY WOOD: 980F 15 EI-70 X Stiff
Hybrid: Burner tour launch 4 hybrid
IRONS mp-57 4-pw with project x 6.5 shaftsPUTTER: Rossa Classic AGSI+ Monte Carlo WEDGES vokey spin milled oil can 52.08, 58.12Niblick 42*


Posted
i have been using 2i XLS for months...
i find it good and forgiving and it's cheap (around < 100usd)

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Patrick the Pup
Bag : Edge
Driver : 9.5 Ti460
Fairway Wood : F Speed 3 WoodHybrid : XLS 2i Irons : 3 - PW MP 29 Wedges : SW (56) + LW (60) MPT WedgesPutters : Itchy Bitchy Monza SpiderBall : NXT Tour


Posted
well the thing is, im on a budget here.

I suggest a Titleist 585H which is probably under 100, and a callaway x hybrid which is definately under 150.


Posted
My suggestion is the cleveland hibore (not hibore xls). It's $59.99 at golfsmith.
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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