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kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

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Im looking to replace my 3 iron with a hybrid, something Im confident in hitting off the fairway, as well as the rough.

I dont have much money, and used is definitely an option!

With that in mind, what do you think would be the best club for the money?

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

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aca247 Dedicated Member

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try callaway fusions
DriverMonster Hi-Bore XLS/w Mintsubishi Diamana Fit-On M Gold Stiff 55g
Woods906F4 3 Wood/w Aldila VS Proto Fairway Stiff 80g
Hybrid3dx red 20 and 23 degree
Irons3dx red 5-pw
Wedgesharmonized sand wedge 56 degree loft and harmonize lob wedge 60 degree loftPutterWhite Hot XG SabertoothBallNoddle or ...

Wannabird Newbie

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Since you asked about a good price I am gonna tell you I have purchased 4,5 in "cheaper" brands (tiger shark, bazooka) and have way improved my bag. Same handicap as you. Guess I would look for the heal toe weighting if possible.

wedge player Great Member

wedge player

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Im looking to replace my 3 iron with a hybrid, something Im confident in hitting off the fairway, as well as the rough.

there is only one hybrid ive ever even considered putting in my bag and its the bobby jones hybrid


kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

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How else are they weighted besided heel-toe?

I was looking to get a used one for like 40 bucks maybe... if thats possible??

Thanks!

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

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kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

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speaking of knockoffs, how do they compare to the real deal? Are they worth it?

Thanks!

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


chilly Dedicated Member

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I play Mizuno CLK Hi-Fli in 20 and 23*. They get through Bermuda rough that no iron could work with, they are playable out of fairway bunkers as well, and they work off the tee on days when the swing is crap. Best part, because Mizuno isn't necessarily recognized for their hybrids, is I've picked them up in great used condition for $30 at the local Golf Galaxy.

I also just grabbed a TaylorMade Rescue TP (Tour Preferred) in 17* with x-stiff Fujikura for $60, it felt incredible hitting in the cage.

Driver: i15 8* UST Axivcore Red 69S
3w: CB1 15* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum 75s
5w: G10 18.5* UST V2 HL
3h: HiFli CLK 20* UST V2 Hybrid
4h: 3DX 23* UST V2 Hybrid5i-pw: MX-23 TT Dynalite Gold S300GW/SW: RAC 52*and 56*Putter: SabertoothBag: KingPin


kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

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I can get a tour edge bazooka geomax for 40 shipped. You guys think that's a good price and a decent club??

Thanks

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


alf174 Great Member

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there is only one hybrid ive ever even considered putting in my bag and its the bobby jones hybrid

I've tried a couple of different brands and I prefer the B.J. too. Worst hybrid brand for me: Nike.

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David in FL Incredible Member

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Take a hard look at the Nickent 3DX DC. You should be able to find them for under $80.

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/NI...Graphite_Shaft

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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The Owl Member

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I would check out Adams. The pioneered the hybrids and are decent in pricing.

Inside The Owl's bag:
DRIVER: Launcher 10.5
IRONS: Launcher 6-PW, #3, #4, #5 Hybrid
PUTTER: I-Series Anser
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oregongolfguy Dedicated Member

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Check out rock bottom golf website......Just glancing at the site right now here are some that are under $50

Nickent 3dx
adams idea a2
tour edge bazooka geo max
tour edge bazooka jmax

and a couple for slightly more
tour edge exotics
mizuno mx 950
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kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

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You guys recommend I hit some hybrids before I buy? Only problem is, the ones I can afford, I cant find in a retail store to even try out.....

I mean, is it hard to swing a hybrid or its just like an iron?

Oh and thanks for the links guys, that adams hybrid looks pretty nice, and Ive heard good things about Adams lately. I do have an old school tight lies 7 wood.

Thanks!

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

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So I think ive decided on the Adams idea hybrid. Great price. My question is now should I get the a2 OS or just the regular a2??

Are most hybrids offset, just not sure which one to buy.

Thanks!

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


mojoe Member

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Had the Adams A30S 3 and 4 hybrid could not hit them at all. Just got the Calaway Diablo #4, 24 degree and the Nickent 3DX RC #3 both are great clubs and real easy to hit, although the Calaway has a very closed face.
Had I bought the Nickent first I would have gone back and bought another simply because of price. They are real cheap, I picked mine up on Ebay from Rockbottom for $28.00.

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