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Has anyone seen that infomercial on the Golf Channel about the Bobby Jones hybrids by Jesse Ortiz? I remember that the GD 2006 Hot List rated them pretty high, but I've never been able to give them a whirl. No one stocks them in my area and I don't want to try them bad enough to go through the hassle of buying them and then trying to sell them if I don't like them either. Who has tried them that can compare them? Are they really that much better, or just infomercial hype?

Oh, by the way. The Vokey does come in a finish that will rust. See here and click on the little picture of the bronze wedge. It has details about the Oil Can finish that will eventually rust. http://www.titleist.com/golfclubs/we...spinmilled.asp

The general idea behind letting your wedges rust (this is only really possible if you buy a raw wedge that is designed to rust, or if you mistreat a chrome wedge) is that it reduces almost all of the glare off of the face at address. Glare tends to increase more as you open the face, but with a rusted wedge there is no glare. Also, some people claim that rusted wedges create more spin because of extra friction from the rust (I don't know how much true that is... it could be pure fallacy). There are some disadvantages to rust though, besides the obvious mess that it creates in your bag and car, and on your clothes. The grooves on your wedges will tend to wear faster because of the lack of protection that the chroming process provides. Raw wedges look pretty cool when they're rusted over, but if you don't want to deal with the disadvantages, you could go with black wedges that have started becoming popular. I personally play the Cleveland CG10 wedges and have the Black Pearl finish. I pretty much cuts out all of the glare that rusted wedges do, without the side effects. The only problem I've found is merely aesthetic; after acquiring some sole and face wear, it is a bit more noticeable than a satin wedge or rusted wedge.

Seven of the Top 10 teams were beat this weekend, creating the most exciting day in college football since January's visit by Ms. Liberty herself to the Rose Bowl as Boise St. upset OU. Here is a quick breakdown of Saturday's drama: (5) W. Virginia was already down by three TD's going into to 4th quarter and ended up trounced by (18) S. Florida. (1) USC had a tough match-up and (almost) got beat by Washington, which could cost it the throne as the nation's no. 1. The (4) Gators got beat by (two) last second field goals from 43 yards despite the old (well, new) trick to ice the kicker. (3) OU blew a two-touchdown lead by giving them both up in the 4th quarter and then failing to keep Colorado out of field goal range. (6) Cal barely squeaked by (11) Oregon in a very dramatic game which was (basically) over after a bonehead play by Oregon WR Cameron Colvin with 2 minutes left in the game. On first down and goal from the 5, Colvin caught a pass and made a very weak attempt at trying to break the plane before going out of bounds. The result: a fumble out of the endzone resulting in a turnover and touchback for Cal. Kansas St. really embarrassed the (7) Longhorns in a 41-21 rout. (10) Rutgers gave up two touchdowns in the 4th to lose by 10 to Maryland. (9) Wisconsin barely squeaked out a victory with a last minute defensive stand keeping the Michigan St. Spartans from reaching field goal range (and possibly tying the game). Final score 37-34.

Okay, here's the disclaimer. I play 2-4 long irons and every time I've tried out hybrids, I'm so happy to be hitting my irons. I'm tired of reading instruction article after instruction article that talk about how everyone should switch to hybrids. Every time I've demoed/borrowed different hybrids to take on the course with me, I bemoan having left my long irons in the car. I find that I hit the ball much more cleanly and have greater control over the ball flight with my irons than with the hybrids. Yes it's true, I've found the hybrids to be a little bit more forgiving on slightly off-center hits (with my irons that equates to shorter carry), but if I hit any further off-center or come over the top with my irons I can expect to be 10-15 yards to the right (not too horrible for a bad shot). Every time I do the same with a hybrid I end up 20-30 yards off line. I don't know if I'm hitting them wrong (everything I've read says to play them like an iron) or if I'm just one of those weird ones that hybrids will not work for. If you think I'm just crazy and have no hope then say so and let me know how hybrids have helped your game. If you agree with my rant then make it known (in ALL CAPS)!

I would also like to keep my source quiet so as not to put in jeopardy his top-level position at one of the sponsor corporations for a couple of TOUR stops. This person does not work directly with the TOUR, but does work directly with those that do. He is a source in whom I have a high level of confidence and whom I have known practically my whole life. As far as the swinging goes I haven't heard anything of that from this source, but I will be sure to inquire the next time our families get together.

Here are some technical articles from Tom Wishon ( see bio here ) regarding shaft flex that I have always referred to when I feel like I have a shaft problem (instead of a swing problem). Shaft Flex importance How to pick the right flex Here's another one from Brent Kelley: Understanding Shaft Flex

Supposedly he has a real big gambling problem that the TOUR is always trying to keep quiet and under wraps, and a bit of a drinking problem. I still like the guy though... he has personality and realizes that he is there to provide entertainment to people (leading him to actually acknowledge fans and appreciate them, something the world's current no. 1 doesn't realize or do). I also love the fact that he always allows his wife and children to meet him on the 18th green and gives them all hugs and kisses when he finishes. (Again, Tiger rarely acknowledges that Elin even exists until after he signs his scorecard and even sometimes ignores her until after he hoists the trophy and gives his photo ops.) Anyway, I guess every good person is going to have faults, and everyone is going to try and minimize those faults (why would they publicize them?)... we are all human after all...

Go for it. When I got my new set last year (I got ProCombo Tour forged irons) I traded the PW for a 2I and got a 48* Cleveland CG10 (I use the CG 10's for my lob and sand wedge). It's been great for me. Make sure to check the lofts though... I had to get my whole iron set bent 1* weak to compensate for having the 48* PW now instead of 49*.