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So knockdown...it's got a little less loft than a 3 hybrid (usually 19)...what kind of shaft to you have? That's cool that you can hit it high or low. 200 yards out of the rough...must be coming out hot. Or is that carry with some height?

Has anyone tried or know about the differences between the Sky Caddie and the iGolf GPS yardage units? I know the iGolf is a lot cheaper.

So knock-down, what is the Ironwood a hybrid. What number and do you hit it high? I have a 2 hybrid that goes a long way but it is a very low, boring flight. Is that unusual?

How about 7 woods. I want a club that goes about 200-210 yards and high enough to hit a tight green or on a par 3. I've been thinking about getting a 7 wood (never had one before). I have a 2 and a 3 hybrid but the 2 goes too far and too low and the 3 won't go far enough. Any suggestions all? Thanks

Great thread guys and gals. This is the meat of the whole game. We worry and talk about equipment and technique most of the time and the real key is the "attitude" that it takes to swing within yourself and trust your swing. Always easier said than done, but it's the "secret" that's worth 5-10 strokes a round. I've read some good books on the subject. The Inner Game of Golf by Timothy Gallwey is a good one and Depak Chopra has a book called Golf for Enlightenment . There's a new website that I saw and the guy has some good ideas too. The site is Golf Mental Game Coach www.golf-mental-game-coach.com . I'd love to hear any other keys or tools people have found for "playing within yourself." I still struggle with it after 30 years of playing.

Lessons are a good idea, especially in the beginning. It's easy to start learning bad habits. On the other hand, don't take the details too seriously. Everyone has their own swing based around certain fundamentals. Grip, setup, alignment are things to concentrate on in terms of "technique" type stuff. After that it's mostly the mental stuff like target visualization, tempo, course management, and attitude. Learn about how clubhead path and position makes the ball go in various directions and you can start to figure out a lot on your own. You'll never master it, so learning how to "fix it when it goes bad" is the name of the game. You didn't say how old you were, but if you're young you'll have your whole life to "figure it out." Good luck and hit 'em straight.

Haven't seen too many threads about putters but boy the new high-tech mallet putters are very cool. I'm guess I'm a little late...but I finally put a new putter in my bag. I've been playing the same Ping Anser 4 for almost 20 years. It's always been great...and putting is the best part of my game...so I figured why change. But I had a chance to buy a clone version of the TM Tri-Ball and man I love it. It just keeps moving down the line and puts a great roll on the ball. Only had it a couple of weeks so...we'll see how long it lasts but so far, so GREAT! Anyone, else love their mallet?

Not sure if someone mentioned this, but unless you are a pretty good golfer (under 10) you might want to steer clear of a LOB wedge. I'm a 5 and I still find it difficult to judge what it will do...especially off the fairway. It's great around the green when you need to stop the ball quickly, but a 56 wedge opened up does about the same thing. Tom Watson, one of the best wedge players in the game, doesn't carry a LOB wedge. Of course in your case you're just looking for the next step up from a PW so your idea of a 56 is a good way to go.

Hi Norm, That would be a great idea. How are you suppose to know what to do unless someone helps you learn. It probably is something that should be available at most golf courses. Here's a little article I wrote. It just scratches the surface but it's a start. http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beginner...urse&id;=284224 Good Luck and hang in there. It will get better.

So what you're looking for is something between your 4 irons' distance (180-185) and your 2 hybrid which is about 220. Is that right? Well the 3 hybrid should do the trick. I guess my point was that you can do some things to make that 3 hybrid more versitile. A regular steel shaft would make it a straight replacement for your 3 iron, where if you add a graphite with a bit more length you could get up to 210-220 with a nice high ball flight. Just choke up when you need less. I can recommend the weight ports too. That would give you even more ball flight options. I guess I'm belaboring this point because I like my 3 hybrid so much. It has become my workhorse. Great off the tee on tight holes. Great out of the rough and traps. And a wide range of ball flights and distances. It became my go-to club mostly because I've developed so much confidence in it. I'll hit it anytime, anywhere. Give it some thought and you may have that kind of club too!

Maybe we should post a poll to determine the best rangefinder. I don't know enough to choose which one's to poll. Anyone game?

Shafts are one of those adjustments that if you could ever find a way to "try out" a bunch of different shafts on the same head we would all be amazed. I have a dream...someday...when the world is better...we will be able to try out shafts like trying on clothes. You know...like the pros do now.

Not to complicate the issue, but what kind of ball flight are you looking for? Sounds like you need to fill in a gap in your distances but maybe it's about more than just distance. I have a 2 hybrid (16*) that given the shaft I have, I hit it low and long. It has an adjustable weights so I added some weight to hit it higher but it's still low and long. My 3 hybrid (19*) goes much higher but I can work it much better. A high cut goes about 190-200 and when I put a draw on it it goes at least another 10 or 15 yards. I love that club. I guess what I'm saying is it's not just about loft. It's about head design, shaft, and your typical ball flight too.

Well Tiger did it again. No I'm not talking about winning. He managed to play another round without being friendly...no human to his playing partner. I didn't watch every second, but I didn't see them exchange any "pleasantries" through the entire round. Come on, man. You don't have to be a jerk to win. Anyone who has played any golf realizes you are mostly playing the course anyways...so why not be friendly. Why not acknowledge that it us against the golf gods...us against fate. I think it smacks of gamesmanship. Can you imagine Jack and Arnie, or Jack and Tom Watson acting like he did yesterday. Man, it used to be the best part of their matches to see how they enjoyed each other AND the competition. They just didn't seem to take it all so seriously. Sure, Tiger has been more human lately, and his reaction after the Open was pretty special...But...stop taking yourself so damn seriously. People dying is suppose to help you realize this stuff.

Isn't it really about distances not clubs? I didn't hear you say how far you hit your driver and your hybrid, but if you're like me, your driver goes a lot farther than your hybrid. There's maybe 40-50 yards difference for me. How do you fill that distance gap? Say you're on a medium length sharp dogleg par 4, maybe 380 to 400 yards. Your driver would go too far and put you past the corner and in the rough, but your hybrid would not go far enough to get you around the corner so you could see the green. What club would you use then?