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miller72

By miller72
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

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miller72 Well Established Member

miller72

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i am beginning to hit the ball farther, with the muscles i got working out this winter, and i decided that i need a 3 wood. I have $250-275 of spending money, but am also buying a hybrid. Any suggestions on any good, cheap fariway woods? no offset would be preferred, and i want a face that is not too deep.

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*


kevidinho Member

kevidinho

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you can get a 906f4 off ebay for really good prices

Burner 9.5 '09/905R 9.5 V2 HL
906F2 15 75g NV Stiff
735 3 - PW S300
MP R 52.07, 58.12 S300
Original Karsten B60 Hoofer 2


Titleist Man Great Member

Titleist Man

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You could probably get a mizuno f50.

In My Hank Haney IJGA Bag
Driver: FT Tour 9.5 w/ Aldila Voodoo Stiff
3 Wood: i15 15.5 w/ avixcore red stiff
Hybrids: Rescue 09 19, 22 w/ fujikara fit on stiff
Irons: 4 & 5 MP-52, 6-PW MP-58 w/ KBS Tour Stiff Wedges: MP T-10 52*, 58* w/ KBS Tour StiifPutter: Fastback 1 34 inBall: : Pro...


Scott_Tee Established Member

Scott_Tee

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Where I live (Chicagoland) there are Golf Stores that sell slightly used clubs. Remember, the economy is in the dumps, maybe you can negoiate a deal. Lastly, you can't 'buy a game', do you re-grip your clubs every year, are your spikes in good shape? Concentrate on some good fundemantals .. and you'll rock and roll. ô¿ô

Eventually, I'll get the hint and stop advertising, which is against the rules.


Laxplayer201092 Great Member

Laxplayer201092

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Check out the sonartec GS Tours.. they come in 13, 14, 15 degree, pretty workable, and the stock shaft is not bad. they had them at golf galaxy for 50 bucks brand new not long ago..

|Callaway FT-9 Tour Neutral 9.5 Diamana BlueBoard| TaylorMade TourLaunch 14.5 Matrix Ozik F7M2 X| Adams Idea Pro 20 Matrix Ozik Altus X| Mizuno MP-32 4-PW TTDG S300|Titleist Vokey 50| Tour Issue Titleist Black Ni Vokey SM 54|Callaway X Forged 62 || Kirk Currie Brazos| Callaway Tour IX/...


miller72 Well Established Member

miller72

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  Scott_Tee said:
Where I live (Chicagoland) there are Golf Stores that sell slightly used clubs. Remember, the economy is in the dumps, maybe you can negoiate a deal. Lastly, you can't 'buy a game', do you re-grip your clubs every year, are your spikes in good shape? Concentrate on some good fundemantals .. and you'll rock and roll. ô¿ô

Well, there are really no stores like that in the ville. And my fundamentals are ovbiously ok, because i am a 2 or so HI. And i just replaced the spikes on my golf shoes. The only thing i notices is that i am hitting the ball 15+ yards further off the tee and with irons since i started to work out. its actually something that i need for next season in the tournaments i will be playing in because there is too big of a gap in btween my 5 wood and driver. Thanks for those uggestions, which are always good to keep in mind.

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*


RC Great Member

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I love the old Callaway Steelheads, and at least a couple of guys still use them on tour (I've read.) I've used Callaway Pre-Owned, an internet site, and have had great service. The prices for pre-owned older woods is pretty reasonable, and there is usually a wide selection of shafts and models.

I have no affilation with Callaway, other than two of my woods are Steelheads. Their shipping is usually very quick.

RC

 


clane1844 Member

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Ebay has a million options....Go to your local course and demo some fairway woods and hybrids then write down what they are and go hunting for them on ebay, callawaypreowned.com and other stores that is your best bet....Make sure you hit the clubs first!

obsessedgolfer Dedicated Member

obsessedgolfer

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+1 on the burner, by burner I mean the 07 burner, the tour burner woods are pretty crappy,but since you are a 2 hadicap so you might want to get it in the TP version (the same club paddy used to hit that shot at the british open).

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


Ben Great Member

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  miller72 said:
i am beginning to hit the ball farther, with the muscles i got working out this winter, and i decided that i need a 3 wood. I have $250-275 of spending money, but am also buying a hybrid. Any suggestions on any good, cheap fariway woods? no offset would be preferred, and i want a face that is not too deep.

Dude, that's a good budget you've got there, particularly if you don't mind used. (which you shouldn't. If you're patient, keep your eyes on ebay.) I've always been a Callaway guy when it comes to fairway woods. I've had them in my bag for years and years. And, the first hybrid I introduced to my bag was the FT Hybrid I have listed in my signature. I kill the thing. KILL it. It is so pretty looking and feels so great

RC mentioned the Callaway Steelheads. Those things are extremely fantastic. I wouldn't mind putting an old Callaway Warbird back in my bag. I actually used to play this same 11* [in the link I included] back in the day. Kinda like a 2 wood, but so easy to hit!

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour


Blades4me Dedicated Member

Blades4me

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  miller72 said:
i am beginning to hit the ball farther, with the muscles i got working out this winter, and i decided that i need a 3 wood. I have $250-275 of spending money, but am also buying a hybrid. Any suggestions on any good, cheap fariway woods? no offset would be preferred, and i want a face that is not too deep.

I doubt you will be able to beat the price of the MacGregor NVG2 3w. Comes in either 12.5* or 15*. Its the easiest hitting 3w I've ever hit. The only thing I didn't like about it was the OEM shaft. But thats not unusual for me. I change out almost all of the OEM graphite shafts.


Titleist Man Great Member

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  mikelaw said:
+1

Well iv never actually hit them just look like they are in his price range and in his skill level. Plus Mizuno just makes quality clubs.

In My Hank Haney IJGA Bag
Driver: FT Tour 9.5 w/ Aldila Voodoo Stiff
3 Wood: i15 15.5 w/ avixcore red stiff
Hybrids: Rescue 09 19, 22 w/ fujikara fit on stiff
Irons: 4 & 5 MP-52, 6-PW MP-58 w/ KBS Tour Stiff Wedges: MP T-10 52*, 58* w/ KBS Tour StiifPutter: Fastback 1 34 inBall: : Pro...


hamletsdead Well Established Member

hamletsdead

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I like the old Cally Big Bertha 3-wood -- I'm positive you can get it cheap cheap online.

In my C-130 Cart Bag:

Driver: Titleist D2 10.5° Aldila R.I.P. 60
Woods Exotics CB4 15° Aldila R.I.P. 70
Hybrids Exotics CB4 17°, 22° Aldila R.I.P. 80 

Irons 4-PW MP-57 Project X 6.0, MP-29 PW

Wedges  Eidolon 52°, 60° Rifle Spinner 6.5

Putter Bettinardi BB12

Ball One Black

Rangefinder Nikon Laser 500"Golf...


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