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What was their high end line prior to the Epic?  Seems like they have a lot of different lines out there (steelhead, x, etc...)

i have a diablo octane, but it sets up slightly closed, and I like my clubs to set up neutral. I also have a ft iz driver l that sets up slightly closed (seems to be a callaway thing). I know their "tour" model sets up more neutral, but I don't think I want the tour model with the smaller head etc....  

also, if anybody has any recommendations of a good fairway wood from the past few yearsthat does not set up closed I appreciate it. I like to buy them used rather than paying $200 for a new one. 

The current 3W I am hitting is a Nike VR pro project x 5.5 shaft and I love it. However the very top of the face just cracked. I can't seem to find too many of these models around online anywhere.

thanks for the help. 

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1 hour ago, TropicalSandTrap said:

also, if anybody has any recommendations of a good fairway wood from the past few yearsthat does not set up closed I appreciate it. I like to buy them used rather than paying $200 for a new one. 

Titleist 915 or 913
Callaway 816
Ping G30

 

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Take a look at the Callaway Alpha 815 or Alpha 816. Slightly smaller head, and really launch the ball hot. Both models are set in 14*, 16* and 18* variants, and are adjustable for loft and lie and launch pattern.

Callaway PreOwned has 815 FWs for about $115 and 816 for about $130.

In the nonadjustables, you have the XR, XR16 and XR16 Pro; the XRs are starting to show up on store clearance, and all three on CPreO. I could find no specs on face angle (square or otherwise) on the XR family.

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Adams 2013 Tight Lies. Shallow face. Plays like a hybrid in many ways. Bassara shaft i s great for this old guy. -Marv

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I went with the 816. $95 for a used one appearing to be in decent shape from photos. 

I have Adams 3H and 4H and like them a lot. Never even considered them for fairway woods


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