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jeffrey r Established Member

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Whereas I've read almost unanimous praise for the Big Berthas, I've read mixed things about the ibrids. Since the ibrids are neither irons nor hybrids, I chose to avoid them. That's why I went with the 3-PW set for the Big Bertha 06, then got preowned BB 06 AW and SW elsewhere, and then got some separate hybrids to have for when I want to use them.

I am sure you'd be fine with the ibrids, but you might want to consider the traditional BB 08 set (with no ibrids), or you could save some cash and go for the BB 06 set. You can always buy separate hybrids for pretty cheap (Heavenwood hybrids for example).

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Ping K15 Driver (10.5º) - Diamana BB R flex; Ping G15 4 Wood (TFC R flex); Ping G15 20* Hybrid (TFC R flex); Ping G15 23* and 27* Hybrids (AWT R flex steel); Ping G15 Irons 6-GW (AWT R flex steel); Ping I-Wedge 54* Wedge; CG14 BP 58* Wedge; Odyssey Black Series Tour Designs #9 Putter


wD 777 Member

wD 777

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Continuing in my research (i really over-think things before i make purchases lol) i've come across the Cobra s9's

According to the 08 golf digest hot list and from what i saw on forums, they are really good irons for a high handicapper. Only problem is that i dont know where i could hit them around here. I'll have to check my local shop at home.

Any opinions on the s9's?

Thanks,
Will

What will be in my bag by the end of the summer

[✓] Driver - Burner Draw 10.5°
[x] Woods - Sumo² 15°
[✓] Irons - S9 II 4-GW[x] Wedge - Sure-Out 56°[x] Putter - Ignite[✓] Balls - HVC Tour SF


wD 777 Member

wD 777

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Went to golfsmith today and tried out the Cobra s9's. Hit 15-20 balls with them and i fell in love. Every shot went straight and felt fantastic.

Ordered them from ebay about a half an hour ago.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

What will be in my bag by the end of the summer

[✓] Driver - Burner Draw 10.5°
[x] Woods - Sumo² 15°
[✓] Irons - S9 II 4-GW[x] Wedge - Sure-Out 56°[x] Putter - Ignite[✓] Balls - HVC Tour SF


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HytrewQasdfg Dedicated Member

HytrewQasdfg

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Went to golfsmith today and tried out

Not to be critical (OK, I am going to be critical.) Why didn't you purchase them at Golfsmith? You understand that it costs them money to maintain a facility that will allow you to try out the clubs before you buy them, don't you?

If you have no intention of purchasing clubs from them, is it right to take advantage of the store by trying out the clubs in their facility?

Instight XTD A30S Driver 10.5° ($69 new ebay)
Instight XTD A3OS Fairway Wood 15° ($45 new ebay)
Fybrid 19.5° ($35 new ebay)
Ci7 4-GW ($175 new Rock Bottom Golf via ebay)
53° & 58° 8620 DD wedges ($75 each new PGA Superstore) C2-DF ($35 new Rock Bottom Golf) Riley TT stand bag ($7 n...


GDWindowpane Well Established Member

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exactly why my local shop now requires you to pay $20 to demo clubs. You get it back as store credit towards new clubs.

Smile, it makes people wonder what you're up to...

Nike Sasquatch 460 10.5 degree driver Diamana shaft
MP-57 3-pw DG R300 shafts
MX700 Hybrid Cleveland CG14 50 degree wedge Nike SV 56 degree wedgeReid Lockhart 56 degree sandwedge (plays like a 60 degree, hence the two 56 degree wedges) Odyssey...


jonnythan Well Established Member

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exactly why my local shop now requires you to pay $20 to demo clubs. You get it back as store credit towards new clubs.

Now that sounds perfectly fair.

As a consumer, I will take every advantage I can in the marketplace. If I can do some free club demos at a store and buy them elsewhere, I will. If the store doesn't like that, then they should change their policy. Charging a modest fee for demoing is a reasonable solution.

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P2 Deep Cavity 4-PW
SGS 52, 56 Putter


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