Hybrid Help

[trutrojan8]

I'm desperately in need of a new hybrid. Right now I have $110, but my dad says he'll pay for some of it. The most we'd be willing to spend is about $150, or so. These are the hybrids I was looking at:

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/TM5615
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/PG5025
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/NK905
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/TM7520
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/NK1105
http://www.golfsmith.com/products/TM7520

Any other suggestions? Which of the clubs I listed would be the best for a new guy golfing? Thanks for any help.

[samyosemite]

check this one out,i use it and i am happy with distance and control.
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/10nkt3dxiwdmlhgr.html

[wigget]

check this one out,i use it and i am happy with distance and control.

Yeah, i hear good things about Nickent hybrids. You might also want to check out the Adams Idea Hybrids.

http://www.adamsgolf.com/Ideaa2a2OSHybrids.htm

[lamebums]

I'm desperately in need of a new hybrid. Right now I have $110, but my dad says he'll pay for some of it. The most we'd be willing to spend is about $150, or so. These are the hybrids I was looking at:

Can I somehow convince you

not to waste your money on a hybrid?

[shortgame85]

Because of your handicap and, perhaps in spite of it, I would strongly recommend you try the Cobra Baffler - either this year's model, the DWS, which sells for $149, or last year's model, which sells for about $119. These are easy to hit hybrids with Aldila NV-HL shafts. I have them and love them. Also the Callaway Heavenwoods are still available and only cost about $129. They are also excellent. I did not check out your links, so you may already have my recommendations in your mix. Nonetheless, try before you buy. Good luck.

[mike_pinto]

Can I somehow convince you

I am intrigued.. Why would you talk a feller out of a confidence club? Especially when he sound like a young cat? Not trying to be argumentative, just curious what opinion is of hybrids?

Mike BTW, my 3 iron cost me at least 1 stroke per round, I am contemplating it as well..

[outrider2288]

i personally use the Ping G5 Hybrids (19* and 16*) so id suggest those
also ive always heard the Adams hyrbids are really nice

[CG031]

i personally use the Ping G5 Hybrids (19* and 16*) so id suggest those

word. ping hybrids i love. nickent and adams are known for there hybrids though.

[OldDog66]

I started playing 3 years ago and use both versions of the Nike and have excellent success with both. My handicap went from 30's to 20 over that time in great part due to the hybrid.

[BigAl5150]

Just to throw out another rather inexpensive option would be the Cleveland Halo which is a very underrated hybrid (IMO).

[lamebums]

I am intrigued.. Why would you talk a feller out of a confidence club? Especially when he sound like a young cat? Not trying to be argumentative, just curious what opinion is of hybrids?

I don't see it as a confidence club - it turns my long game into mush. I'm in a very small minority here it seems, but my 3 iron is so money, and I wouldn't give it up for any hybrid in the world. I can crank it 230 down the middle, whilst the last hybrid I tried would pop weakly into the air and go...160 yards. If I didn't severely mishit it. I bet hybrids cost me 2 or 3 strokes a round before I put my 3 iron back in my bag.

If I could find a 1 and 2 iron for my set of clubs, I would put them in my bag and get rid of my fairway woods.

[mike_pinto]

I don't see it as a confidence club - it turns my long game into mush. I'm in a very small minority here it seems, but my 3 iron is so money, and I wouldn't give it up for any hybrid in the world. I can crank it 230 down the middle, whilst the last hybrid I tried would pop weakly into the air and go...160 yards. If I didn't severely mishit it. I bet hybrids cost me 2 or 3 strokes a round before I put my 3 iron back in my bag.

I wish I had your problem!!

1 Stroke per round is alot for me right now. I am hitting about 90% of my shots perfect right now, but cannot get the 3 to work without changing my backswing a little. Not sure if I want to go down that road. Mike

[iacas]

Can I somehow convince you

Don't listen to this guy.

I don't see it as a confidence club - it turns my long game into mush. I'm in a very small minority here it seems, but my 3 iron is so money, and I wouldn't give it up for any hybrid in the world. I can crank it 230 down the middle, whilst the last hybrid I tried would pop weakly into the air and go...160 yards. If I didn't severely mishit it. I bet hybrids cost me 2 or 3 strokes a round before I put my 3 iron back in my bag.

I really understand why people think you're full of it when you say you shot 78 (or whatever) and then the next day you shot 97 (or whatever) but hit 11 greens in regulation. Uh huh. Sure.

I have a 17° 585.H. It replaced my 2-iron . I don't carry a 5W. My 3-iron is pretty good, so I have no plans to replace it.

[Musashi]

Go with the Pings.

[Big Don]

I'm desperately in need of a new hybrid. Right now I have $110, but my dad says he'll pay for some of it. The most we'd be willing to spend is about $150, or so. These are the hybrids I was looking at:

Get yourself a wee 7 wood instead. My golf partners "extract the michael" when I pull it out of my bag but I love my Callaway X 7 wood.

[lamebums]

I really understand why people think you're full of it when you say you shot 78 (or whatever) and then the next day you shot 97 (or whatever) but hit 11 greens in regulation. Uh huh. Sure.

Well, then, if you don't believe what happens to my round, eh, that's your problem. In all honesty though, I seriously cannot chip or putt, which, even with a good long game, leads to an ugly score.

[iacas]

It's not my "problem." If you're that bad, stop posting here and go practice or something.

[boodaboy16]

I don't see it as a confidence club - it turns my long game into mush. I'm in a very small minority here it seems, but my 3 iron is so money, and I wouldn't give it up for any hybrid in the world. I can crank it 230 down the middle, whilst the last hybrid I tried would pop weakly into the air and go...160 yards. If I didn't severely mishit it. I bet hybrids cost me 2 or 3 strokes a round before I put my 3 iron back in my bag.

I've seen at least two threads now with you bragging about how you nut your 3 iron 230 yards down the middle every time. That seems odd given your handicap.