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Something that will go well with my new set of Mizuno MP-69's.

I really don't care for all the hosel adjustments or space-age technology.  I'd prefer a really well-made club with classic lines and clean look.

Any recommendations?


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Something that will go well with my new set of Mizuno MP-69's. I really don't care for all the hosel adjustments or space-age technology.  I'd prefer a really well-made club with classic lines and clean look. Any recommendations?

[URL]http://thesandtrap.com/b/clubs/titleist_915f_fairway_wood_review[/URL] All the technology is "under the hood," so to speak. Yes, it has an adjustable hosel, but I can't think of a good reason not to have it. It helps you fine tune the club to your needs. Just get a clubfitter to find the right setting for you and never think about it again.

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SavvySwede Great Member

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If you want a real classic get an old TM V-steel off ebay.

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Callaway x2 hot. Easy to launch very straight and affordable (I think callaway has released 3 or 4 lines of clubs since then). They also look good and feel (sound) very nice.
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citizenzen Member

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http://thesandtrap.com/b/clubs/titleist_915f_fairway_wood_review

All the technology is "under the hood," so to speak. Yes, it has an adjustable hosel, but I can't think of a good reason not to have it. It helps you fine tune the club to your needs. Just get a clubfitter to find the right setting for you and never think about it again.


I like the look from the top.  Clean and classic.

Fitting is going to be  problem as I live over four hours from the nearest location. (Santa Rosa, CA is + 4 hours)

But everyone has an excuse, right?


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Check the bargain barrels for an older Orlimar metal wood. They were a pretty good club in their day. I have a set of them in my bag that resides in Texas.

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Check the bargain barrels for an older Orlimar metal wood. They were a pretty good club in their day. I have a set of them in my bag that resides in Texas.


I have an Orlimar Driver that I bought years ago from Big 5 (yeah, that's the level of purchases I've made in the past).  And while it's suited me fine, I heard that they don't use the best metals in their drivers (and I'll assume fairways woods).

Anybody know if this is true, or whether it's a baseless rumor?


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It might be true for some of stuff after the Trimetals, if they did indeed switch to something else, metal wise. I have had my Orlimar Trimetals for at least 12+ years. I used them a lot when they were new, and I still use the same clubs now  when I fly to Texas to visit folks. They still play as well now as they did when new. It's me who does not play as well as I use to.

http://www.epinions.com/reviews/ORLIMAR_Trimetal_Woods/25001442

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Callaway Big Bertha from late 90's. My favorite club.

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Hah! Now you're just messing with me. But I am old enough to remember when a persimmon wood was the state-of-the-art.

I still have a full set. 1,3,4,5


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I still have a full set. 1,3,4,5


I was on the range about a month or two ago, and a guy I know walked up with a driver and asked me to try it.

~175 yard weak slice.

Just holding it address I was struck by how small the head looked.

We've come a long way.

Callaway Big Bertha from late 90's. My favorite club.

Love that idea.  I was just on eBay checking them out.


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Callaway V Series with the warbird style sole...

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@citizenzen , what's your budget?

The Callaway Big Bertha 815 fairway is a great looking head but it is adjustable.

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