Looking for some hybrids

[Double_Bogey]

Well, after seeing many golfers, both pro and ametuer, switching to hybrid clubs, I have decided it is time for me to ditch my 3 and 4 irons and replace them with hybrids.

Now, as I have found out, there are a lot of options out there when looking for new clubs. I have been researching different types of hybrids, but I thought I would ask for the advice of some who already have hybrids.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

[tdinneen]

I actually just replaced my 3 iron a few days ago with a 21 degree Titleist 585.H. Over the last few weeks I tried a couple of hybrids, the Callaway X Hybrid, the Nickent 3DX, the TaylorMade Dual TP and the Cobra Baffler. Decided I wanted to go with steel over graphite as I found it a little more consistant. the weight was more like an iron and as it's replacing an iron so thought it was the way to go.

To be honest I liked all of them especially when compared to a 3 iron. Though thought the TaylorMade was a little heavy, the head is quite heavy as it is but with a steel shaft... although they put an ultralight in there, probably for that reason. It also costs heaps more

One thing to note is that I'm getting an extra 10-15 yards with the hybrid over the 3 iron (a Mizuno MP-FLIHI). Which is a good thing I guess but it now means I have a gap of 25-30 yards over my 4 iron. Tried the 18 degree as well and hitting that within 10 yards of what I hit my Steelhead Plus 3W. So might have to look into 3 woods (tried the Mizuno F-50 by the way and loved that )

In the end I went with the Titleist (it came down to the Callaway and the Titleist). The Nickent was really nice but I was hitting a graphite as they didn't have a steel shaft in store. The Callaway was hitting maybe 5 yards longer, but the length of the Titleist and it's swingweight, a D2, were the same as 3 iron it was replacing. The Callaway is 1/4" longer and a D3. I chose the Titleist for no other reason. I think they are both awesome clubs.

[oneil003]

I have heard a lot of good things about the Titleist 585.H. I currently have the TM rescue dual 19*, which replaces my 3-iron. I like it alot, but I pretty much only use it when I drive into the rough on par 4/5's, and need a club to hit it fairly far and out of the rough. I don't use it off the tee or on the fairway that much, because I have a 5 wood which basically the same loft which I use for fairway shots.

I know this is what everyone says, but go to your local golf shop and hit a couple ones that you are thinking about, and get the one that you feel most confident with.

Good luck

[Shindig]

Well, after seeing many golfers, both pro and ametuer, switching to hybrid clubs, I have decided it is time for me to ditch my 3 and 4 irons and replace them with hybrids.

I absolutely love my 23* Cobra Baffler, and I am actively considering getting two more of them (two more Cobra Bafflers, not two more 23* ones). I will hit them for the second shot on a par-5 more often than not, since I can hit them better than a fairway wood (I'm considering replacing a 5-Wood with a hybrid, but I'm not sure which loft to use), and it's worth the extra club or so into the green to have a good position.

[Double_Bogey]

Thanks everyone.

I will go out to my local golf shop and hit a few and hopefully find one that I like. I'm really looking forward to getting a hybrid, because I can't hit my 3 or 4 irons 10 feet.

[Shindig]

Thanks everyone.

Keep them in the bag and use them for your short chips, when you have very little green to work with.

Let us know how it goes.

[doublesuited77]

Well, after seeing many golfers, both pro and ametuer, switching to hybrid clubs, I have decided it is time for me to ditch my 3 and 4 irons and replace them w ith hybrids.

i really like my taylormade TP. its one of the few hybrids out there which doesn't have a draw face.

[jmurdock]

I love the Adams Pro series hybrids. They also do not have a draw face, which was a big sell with me. Also, they come with the Aldila Proto shaft.

[TerenceFinn]

I wonder if anyone has any experience with the Bobby Jones hybrids ( http://www.bobbyjonesgolf.com/)? They have a different design, actually looks more like a fairway wood then a hybrid. Does anyone have any experience with them, good or bad? Thanks.

[boodaboy16]

The 585h is my favorite because it looks square or slightly open at address and the weight of the club feels great from grip to the head. I hit it the most consistent (yardage and direction ) over any other hybrid I tried and played with. I've also played tried the adams a2, TM dual and rescue mid, and the Cobra baffler. The TM would be my second favorite.