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Tayysauce Established Member

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

I love a good BJ as well. Im sorry I had too One thing that might help you adjust to getting a hybrid to replace an iron, get a steel shaft. Its really fun when you pure a shot with a steel shafted hybrid because that thing will fly.

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kleraudio Great 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.

So offset is not the way to go? does offset also mean a closed face? I hate that.. i bought an offset driver and the face was way closed...

Ive heard the adams are really easy to hit, but now I am hearing otherwise. should i go offset or stay away? Thanks! Jim

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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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prutkows Dedicated Member

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are the bobby jones' hybrids really that good?

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meenman Great 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.

Just picked up a Nickent 4 hybrid from rockbottom for $39 shipped (through ebay)

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kleraudio Great Member

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sweet deal man, which one did you get??

Also, the offset/no offset is killing me, which one should I go with?

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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hkphooey00 Established Member

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

I got a new Nickent 3DX DC hybrid at the local shop here for $40. They also had a Ben Hogan CFT-ti hybrid for $40 also. I liked the sound and feel of the 3DX better but I hit the CFT-ti pretty well also.

Driver...Ping G10 10.5* V2 High Launch

4-wood......Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz 2012 17*
3-4 Hybrid.......Bobby Jones Player Series 21* and 25*
Irons.........Mizuno MX-200
Wedges....Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 52*, Ping Tour-W 56*, Ping Tour-S 60*....Putter-Ping Redwood Piper.....Ball-Srixon TriSpeed Tour


kleraudio Great Member

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Should you go with the same stiffness as your driver? Im a stiff flex in my woods...

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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alf174 Great Member

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are the bobby jones' hybrids really that good?

Well, it comes down to what you are comfortable and

confident with. The Bobby Jones clubs are a bit more expensive than the norm so I too wondered if the premium was worth it. Luckily I got mine for about $90, a good deal, and now that I've got some experience with it, I believe for me the list price premium is worth it. Again, it may not be for the next golfer interested. Now, I'm going through the same dilemma with the BJ-Pelz wedges; are they worth the premium.

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prutkows Dedicated Member

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^totally agree. demoed the 3dx today..

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JSwiney10 Established 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.

+1 for the taylormade. As soon as i have enough money, i plan on getting a full set of taylormade clubs, i just love the feel and quality they put into their products. My vote goes for the 2007 Burner Rescue hybrids. SHould be able to find them for around 90 bux, great value.

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3 wood: Walter Hagen T3
Hybrids: Walter Hagen T3
Irons: Walter Hagen T3
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hkphooey00 Established Member

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Well, it comes down to what you are comfortable and

Just saw the Bobby Jones hybrids on sale for $99.

Driver...Ping G10 10.5* V2 High Launch

4-wood......Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz 2012 17*
3-4 Hybrid.......Bobby Jones Player Series 21* and 25*
Irons.........Mizuno MX-200
Wedges....Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 52*, Ping Tour-W 56*, Ping Tour-S 60*....Putter-Ping Redwood Piper.....Ball-Srixon TriSpeed Tour


sean_miller Incredible Member

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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.....

Dude, how low

is your budget? Pick up a used one. I just picked up a new Wilson Staff Fybrid (19.5*) for < $CDN 100. I still prefer the feel of a pured 2-iron, but holy moly does that thing ever put the ball out there!! Edit: added price.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


wolverine_man Dedicated Member

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Just saw the Bobby Jones hybrids on sale for $99.

where was that at??

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Orig Steelhead 7W 20* (M-10)
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I picked up a used Cobra Baffler DWS 3i/20* for $60 at my local store and love it. They even let me take it to the range befroe I bought it since I couldnt tell much about it hitting off a mat and into a net.

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frogger Established Member

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I picked up a used Cobra Baffler DWS from 3balls via ebay for $56 and it was in excellent condition and is a nice club.
Bag: VT3 Stand Bag
Driver: 10.5* Offset Driver
Fairway Wood: Offset 3 Wood
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler DWS 20*
Irons: King Cobra II Oversize Irons 3 - PWWedges: Slingshot 4D SW 55*Putter: Crossbax 3.0 MalletBalls: Whatever I can find cheap.

bucklateral Member

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I tried the bazooka and really struggled with it. It just didn't feel right to me.

A friend of mine let me try his Bobby Jones hybrid, and WOW. I love this club. I am using it on atleast 4-6 tee boxes a round as well as in the fairway and rough. The feel is great and the sound is wonderful. I makes a loud "crack" when I hit it just right.

I liked it so much that I bought my own and am going to buy a Bobby Jones driver.
Driver: Spine Driver 9*
Driver: Launcher 10.5*
Fairway: Spine 3 & 5 Wood
Irons: Di5 1, 3 Irons
Irons: Di9 5, 7, 9, GW IronsSand Wedge: DFy SWLob Wedge: Sandy Andy 64*Putter: 8882Bag: Mickelson's Birdies for the Brave

hkphooey00 Established Member

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where was that at??

Puetz golf in Seattle.

http://www.puetzgolf.com/puetzgolf/p...d&dept;_id=1300

Driver...Ping G10 10.5* V2 High Launch

4-wood......Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz 2012 17*
3-4 Hybrid.......Bobby Jones Player Series 21* and 25*
Irons.........Mizuno MX-200
Wedges....Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 52*, Ping Tour-W 56*, Ping Tour-S 60*....Putter-Ping Redwood Piper.....Ball-Srixon TriSpeed Tour


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