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schapman Well Established Member

schapman

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I'm looking for a bit of advice on picking up a fairway wood to complete a full set. I'm on a budget so I'm trying to avoid spending too much.

So far looking at:
Mizuno F-60 (on sale for $138CAD at golftown)
Callaway X Fairway ($98CAD on sale)
Cobra Speed LD ($115)

I really like and can hit the Mizuno Hybrid well so if the fairway is anything like it I'd be happy to go for it. I'm also undecided between a 3 wood or 5 wood to fit the gap between my driver/hybrid.

Thanks for any help guys.

In my bag:
Driver: HiBore XLS (9.5*, stiff, gold shaft)
Irons: FP II 4-GW
Wedges: mp R series 56/13 588DSG 60*
Putter: Unitized TiempoBag: ADIDAS Velocity


David in FL Incredible Member

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Since you hit your hybrid well, you might want to just consider another stronger lofted hybrid. Say something in the 18* range. A couple of extra yards distance is a small price to pay for confidence and consistency.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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schapman Well Established Member

schapman

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I was wondering about that too. I could get another CLK in 17* or 20*. I wonder abotu off the tee though if I'd be better with a 3 or 5 wood as a driver replacement for rought driver days.

In my bag:
Driver: HiBore XLS (9.5*, stiff, gold shaft)
Irons: FP II 4-GW
Wedges: mp R series 56/13 588DSG 60*
Putter: Unitized TiempoBag: ADIDAS Velocity


David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

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I was wondering about that too. I could get another CLK in 17* or 20*. I wonder abotu off the tee though if I'd be better with a 3 or 5 wood as a driver replacement for rought driver days.

You shouldn't have any more problem hitting a hybrid off the tee than you do any other club. Just don't try to tee it high like you do the driver. If you haven't already, go ahead and start hitting your 23* off a tee and you'll see what I mean......same swing as off the deck. I'd be very surprised if you don't hit it better and more consistently than your long irons off the tee.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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chriskzoo Great Member

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How about a 4 wood? For years I carried only a driver and a 4-wood.

I just got an Exotics XCG 16.5* 4-wood off ebay for $122 ($US) that was in 9/10 condition. It didn't even look like anyone had hit it.

Titleist 910D3 8.5* Aldila RIP
Titleist 910F 13.5* Diamana Kai'li
Nickent 4DX 20* and 24*
Tour Preferred 5-PW
52.08, 56.14, 60.04 Titleist Vokey

Odyssey Metal-X #9 Putter

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sam004 Well Established Member

sam004

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I have had good results from Callaway preowned at good prices.
They also carry other brands.
Simple easy to use web site. If you are on budget and don't have to have something brand new, I find it's a good option for me. I can get decent equipment and a good price.

For me, I like having a 3 wood about 15-16* of loft. In case my driver goes on holiday,
I have a backup, good for 2nd shot on par 5's, ect

I've got a 20 and a 23* hybrid. I don't think there is enough difference in my distance to carry both.

Didn't see the F-60 available, but there was a steel shaft F-50, if you're into steel shaft
3 woods

Mizuno F-50
Mens/Right 3 Wood Steel S300 (Stiff) TT Dyn Gold Std $60

Driver: X460 tour- 9.5*
3-wood: 3+ - 13*
Hybrid: BB HW 20*
Hybrid: 24*
Irons: X-20 Uniflex SteelWedges: Colonial 56* & 60*Putter: XG SabertoothBall: GPS-8âIf you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God...


RocketSauce Great Member

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why dont you buy on Ebay? you can get much better deals than what you posted in your initial post for those clubs. if you are one of those who are worried about getting ripped off, just buy from one of the big sellers like proshopwarehouse on ebay. or PM me and i'll tell you who you should and shouldnt buy from (i have over 2500 transactions, so i pretty much know who you can trust)...
just as an example, here are some F60's that sold for roughly HALF of what you posted

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Mizuno-F60-1...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Mizuno-F60-1...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/MIZUNO-F-60-F60-...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Mizuno-F-60-...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MIZUNO-GOLF-...3A1|240%3A1318

schapman Well Established Member

schapman

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I have been trolling ebay a bit. Problem i run into is once you add in shipping + tax at the border + the exchange rate, it adds up to near the full pricey quickly.

In my bag:
Driver: HiBore XLS (9.5*, stiff, gold shaft)
Irons: FP II 4-GW
Wedges: mp R series 56/13 588DSG 60*
Putter: Unitized TiempoBag: ADIDAS Velocity


Dpricenator Well Established Member

Dpricenator

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I really like and can hit the Mizuno Hybrid well so if the fairway is anything like it I'd be happy to go for it. I'm also undecided between a 3 wood or 5 wood to fit the gap between my driver/hybrid.

Well here is the 17* in the club you like, sounds like a complete set to me....

http://www.3balls.com/product-produc...TIFF-GOLF-CLUB

In my bag are
Hibore XLS 10.5*
Hibore XLS 22* 3i Hybrid
TA7 irons 3-PW, SW
CG11 60* LW VP #5 putter.


beachbreak Well Established Member

beachbreak

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Rockbottomgolf.com

MacGregor MT fairway woods, clearing out at $39.95

I'm down to a 10 handicap. At this rate, I'll get to scratch at 90 years old!


Doctorfro Great Member

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I have the Callaway X Hot and I think it's a beast. Love it. I just got the Mizuno MX-700 hybrid and it's the best hybrid I've hit. I would consider the MX700 fairway or a lower lofted hybrid. They're very new so getting a deal is probably not going to happen. But if you make the investment I'm pretty sure you won't be sorry.


 


EHSGolf1 Well Established Member

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I would try to find a Sonartec GS Tour. More than likely it will be used but, if it's in good condition then it will be a steal. Mine is like a rocket.
Driver- SuperTri 9.5*
Wood- 906 F2 13*
Hybrids- Rescue TP 17*
Irons(4-PW)- R9 TP w/ KBS Tour
Wedge-ZTP 52* w/ KBS Tour Wedge-58* VokeyPutter- Studio Select New Port 2 Mid-SlantBall-TP Black/Red

RocketSauce Great Member

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I would try to find a Sonartec GS Tour. More than likely it will be used but, if it's in good condition then it will be a steal. Mine is like a rocket.

theres a seller on ebay selling a ton of brand new GS Tours right now. and yeah, they are great fairway woods (see sig, heh)


flap Great Member

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If you are looking for last yers model of anything you can not beat rock bottom golf.

In my new FT carry bag
FT-9 Tour nuetral 9.5
FT-15 degree 3 wood
Fussion Hybrids #2&4
Fussion irons with Grapholoy Pro launch Red shafts56&60 Cally X forged wedges with Red shaftsSG9 putterCally I ballBushnell Meadealist range finder


Big_M Great Member

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I would try to find a Sonartec GS Tour. More than likely it will be used but, if it's in good condition then it will be a steal. Mine is like a rocket.

theres a seller on ebay selling a ton of brand new GS Tours right now. and yeah, they are great fairway woods (see sig, heh)

I agree with you... the GS Tour is a damn good club, but it might be a little too much club for a 36 handicap. He would probably be better off with something a little more forgiving.

I 2nd that a hybrid is just as easy (probably easier) to hit off a tee as a 3-wood or 5-wood... used my 2H a ton until I found this 3-wood, and I'll still use the 2H if distance is proper. Also, I agree with the post about Callaway pre-owned being a great source for good clubs at reasonable prices... I just bought my driver for $150, listed as very good, but looked like it had never been hit. Nothing like buying a club that was $500 a year ago for $150. 3Balls is great, I got a few clubs for my wife from them... rock bottom is good as well. Ebay is good as long as you are carefull, but as you said shipping, exchange rates, and tax could make it less appealing.
My Clubs: Callaway FT-i Tour LCG 9.5° w/ Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 stiff; Sonartec GS Tour 14° w/ Graphite Design Red Ice 70 stiff; Adams Idea Pro 2h(18°) & 3h(20°) w/ Aldila VS Proto 80 stiff; Adams Idea Pro Forged 4-PW w/ TT Black Gold stiff; Cleveland CG12 DSG RTG 52°-10° & 58°-10°; Odyssey...

piper_clap Established Member

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I picked up a used 14* Sonartec SS 03 and I love it. I'd recommend Sonartec to anyone.

In my Vaporlite Bag
Driver: Hireko PowerPlay Q2 10.5*
3 Wood: SS 3.5 14*
20* Hybrid: 3dx
Irons: 804 OS 4-PWWedges: 52* Vintage Forged 54* Vokey Spin-Milled 58* Vokey Raw Putter: Crossbax 2.0Ball: Gamer or D2 Feel


GaijinGolfer Super Member

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I used to have a Mizuno F-60 4-wood and honestly, I find that I hit my F-50 3-wood better than I hit the F-60.
Ive talked to quite a few people who said they liked the F-50 better than the F-60 and I would have to agree with them.
Getting a 17* hybrid would be another option. Ive got a Mizuno CLK Fli-Hi 17* and I really like it. Its such an easy club to hit. I used to have a set of Mizuno MP Fli-Hi hybrids and didnt like them all that much, but I love my CLK.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


Donnie_Brasco Well Established Member

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I have 2 auctions on ebay now for 2 great fairway woods

Callaway Steelhead Strong 3 Wood, Steel Shaft
Callaway GBB II 7 Wood, Graphite, Regular Flex..

Both are starting bids at .99

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