Adams Idea V3 vs. Super Hybrid

[xxsoultonesxx]

Anyone played both of these? I have a 19* Super hybrid and I'm thinking about getting a V3 hybrid in a 22*. Do they play pretty similar?

[NEOHMark]

I can't tel you about the Super Hybrid comparison, but I just put a set of V3s in my bag to start this year and have a few rounds in with them.  The ball JUMPS off the face of the V3s.  Very forgiving too.  Best hybrid I've ever hit.  I'm getting rid of two Ping G5s because of how good the V3s are.

[HappyG]

V3s are really good.  I think they are easier to hit than the super.  But.....there is a little bit of a trade off.  To my eye, the v3 looks like it sets up a little open at address.  Also, if you are going to go with a stock shaft, the v3 is very light for a hybrid shaft.

[xxsoultonesxx]

Is there really any difference in the head besides the weight port and a slightly open face? I'm torn between the V3 and the Cleveland Mashie.

[HappyG]

Yes there is a difference.  I think a good comparison would be to think of the super as a mini fairway and the v3 as more of a hybrid.  Now I don't know if the head on the v3 is actually open.....I think it is neutral.  But to me looking down on it, it kind of has an open appearance. I have not hit the Mashie.  I have heard a lot of good things about it though.  And, it seems to have developed a almost cult like following.

[xxsoultonesxx]

Haha, I ended up buying the mashie from ebay instead of the V3. I paid about half of what a V3 would run. Will report soon.

[anotherday]

I have been wanting to get a V3 hybrid also. I can say that if the hybrids are anything like the V3 irons, the ball will indeed fly off the face. I demo'ed the 7 iron and it felt sooo freakin nice.

[bigbear43]

I have two MASHIEs an 18 and 23 and they are easy to hit and easy to hit long and stright. Would definitly recommend them.