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Completely agree. Non electric-powered carts are, IMHO, much harder than carry bags. I will switch to wheels again when I am really old and cannot use my bag under any circumstance. Until then, I will use my carry bag. Just try to play 5 rounds without minding cart restrictions, just concentrating in your game, and you will never get back to trolleys...

I am really surprised that no one mentioned John Jacobs. After reading trousands of golf books, I find GOLF DOCTOR to be the best instructional book I've read by far. American greats like Harmon reckon that he has been the most influential teacher in the game, and surpringsingly, it is even difficult to find his books. His video series (also difficult to find) are a gem also. Golf Doctor teaches you how to read your ball flight and suggests drills to solve any problem. There is another book (Practical Golf) that is more than a convecntional manual, but is also based in Jacobs' teaching principle: your shots are the only truth in golf. Many other famous teachers are nothing but Jacobs followers with a better marketing.

I just purchased my first hybrid this afternoon (4H) and I feel the same. I am getting even 5H with a 3º difference (in Cleveland hi-bores) because I feel it is well worth it!

Thank you for your advice. I think I will forget 1H for a while, I liked the 2H- 4H 5H idea. Today I had a look on mizunos (I plan to get mizuno irons) and definitely confirmed I will go for Clevelands Hi-Bore. So, this decision taken, I had no reason not to adquire a lovely 4H to hit and help me decide the final set up . and So I did this afternoon I also confirmed that my Titleist Driver is illegal now (983K), so I have to add the driver to the line-up... I will buy all Cleveland so everything feels the same from 1W to 5H. I will go for the Hi Bore XLS or the monster, I don't know. I have been in the range hitting te 4H and I am so happy with the purchase. I think my next move will be to buy the 2H and the 5H but the guy in the store insists in me to try 5W. If after a round or two on the course I haven't changed my mind I will copy the 2h - 4h - 5h line-up. It is just 3º of difference between 4H and 5H but one of the answers say it's your most used club and I believe you. I consistently passed the 150 meters sign in the range (165 m. or so) with so much ease, and I think it would be no waste to have a higher fliying shot for the typical 150 meters shot. So when I have worked my swing out I will see if I can hit a 3W. Thanks and I'll keep you informed Suggestions still welcomed...

Hi everyone: I am an "intermitent" golf player, depending on the time my work lets me play... and now I am back in golf, and it seems my equipment requires some invesment. I am starting to improve, and I need to fill the gap between my driver and my 4/5 iron, which (shame), is the next longest club I play on the fairways . Last time I was golfing regulary I bought a Titleist 983K driver (illegal now, I guess), but left the game before I felt the need for some playable 2nd shot equipment (I have some clubs, but I don't use them). I went to demo station to try Titleist hybrids (I love my Titleist driver), but I had to admit the Clevelands Hi-Bore were the ones who fitted my game. I fell in love with them. I have allways struggled with fairway woods and these easy hybrids felt like heaven for me from the first shot. Now, the question is, what is the set up you would suggest for me? And: what do you think of a 1H (16º) for me or is it going to be too difficult to play?. My options: 1.- I am thinking buying 1H, 3H, 5H and thus going: 1W, 1H, 3H(22º) and 5H(28º) . 2.- Another option would be buying the most popular hybrid 2H (19º) instead of a 5W and 4H (25º) or 3H (22º) instead of my long irons, and maybe later trying a W3 when If I improve. 3.- The guy of the store even suggested to go 5W (XLS Hi Bore as well)+ 3H, but I would prefer to avoid the 5W ( I admit the material now is much easier and I hitted it well) My target for the next moths is to leave my handicap in something around 18-20, which is a realistic target Any kind of opinion very wellcomed, as you can see I am still very open! Thank you very much!

Completely agree. What I think (and do): 1.- assess my budget and find a ball I can afford to have for everything 2.- stick to it and have ONLY that ball around I think It really matters to use the same ball for practicing

I am just in the same situation. I have tried cleveland hi-bore hybrids and been told to get 22º(3H) and 5W19º(wood). Anyway, I have never felt well hitting woods from the fairway, so I am very biased to hybrids. Can you give me any advice on the lofts? I`ve tought 22º + 16º hybrids, but they say 16º hybrid is too difficult to hit... I've considered 22º + 19º but I don't know if they're too close... maybe I shoud buy 19º hybrid and wait before how I play it before deciding another one to get... you can see I am really confused ... help please

definetely worth looking at. Do anybody know how this mizuno hybrids compare to cleveland's hi-bore?? I love the clevelands but I forgot to try mizuno in demo day. It was try what convinced me to go for cleveland. can you tell me something about how they compare?? Thanks!

Yesterday I went to demo station just to try tiltleist 909H before buying. I am sure I don't hit the ball well enough to play Titleist Woods, but even so, I buyed a 983K and I am happy with it, so I was thinking to do the same with hybrids. Usually no chunky-looking club gives me confidence; I have allways tried, but they do not feel well for me; so I just went to the range because the salesman "forced" me to do so... ...and man I am glad I did! I felt in love with Cleveland Hi-Bores, just gorgeous IMHO. First demo shots in my life that make me change my mind...