R11 Hybrid to fill the gap?

[jesup]

Has anyone hit the R11 Hybrid?  I'm looking to get it, or something similar to fill a gap in my bag.  I've hit other TaylorMade hybrids and absolutely loved them.  Currently, I have a 15 degree Titleist 905 3-wood that goes 280-290.  My next longest club would be my 3-iron which flies 240-250 and stops.  So what can I get to fill this 250-270 yard black hole in my bag? Something around 19 degrees maybe?

Ball striking is the best part of my game.  However, I have a lot of lag and hit down on the ball at a really steep angle which gives me a higher launch angle than I'd like despite X shafts and using the Pro V1x.  I thought this might have a factor in my decision making when choosing what club would be best.

[Long Ball Larry]

I'm assuming you're talking about the Rescue 11 hybrid and not the R11 fairway wood, correct? It looks like the 18* 3h would be a great option for you. My friend recently got both the R11 driver and 16* Rescue 11 (in lieu of a 3w) and talked about them nonstop when we played this morning.

[jesup]

Yeah I meant the Rescue 11.  I feel like if you're not a professional, you're at a disadvantage if you don't have a hybrid... they're just so easy to hit and control!
I'm looking at new drivers too.  I have an R7 from 2005 right now, and after I hit the R11 last week, I think it'd be a smooth transition.  I felt like I could get a higher club head speed with the same exact swing (when compared to the R7).  I'd need the 8 degree though because I ballooned the 9 degree despite it having an X shaft.

I've only been back in the game for 3 weeks now, but my swing is strangely better than it ever was - I'm just hitting it into the stratosphere : /

[Long Ball Larry]

Agreed, but I think there's a minority on this board that prefers 2-irons or whatever. I would also check out the Titleist 910D2 in addition to the R11 since you're looking for something adjustable. Best of luck with your search.

[Kieran123]

Jesus Christ that's a nice swing.

I think an 18* would be good - what loft is your 3 iron? 21* ?

[jesup]

Thanks!
My 3 - iron is 22 degrees.  I've had them for about 12 years now.  They've been refurbished 3 times and went from 1 inch shorter to standard length (I was 10 when I got them).
I'm 6' 1" now, and based on how they feel, I bet it'd help a ton of they were bent 1 degree stronger and extended by half an inch or so... that's probably why I'm getting so steep - I have to stand pretty close to the ball.

I'm going to Edwin Watts Thursday, so hopefully they can put me on a launch monitor and assess what's going on!