[ljones190]

During my next visit in November I plan to buy a new set of irons. Since I am getting older I am thinking about a set which includes hybrids instead of the lower irons. I am left handed and hit an average ball. Do you like the hybrids? Which brands should I consider, I plan to spend approx. $500.00 to $600.00 for the irons, are the local golf shops in TV competitive or should I buy from an internet source and ship them direct to my home. Thanks for any comments.

[rjn5656]

Just converted from Callaway x16's to Callaway diablo Edge hybrid. Love the 3 and 4 hybrid. Goes in nice and high, but very soft. Happy with the change. Don't know about cheaper, got mine with frequent flyer points.

[Russ_Boston]

I would recommend nothing lower than a 5 iron. I'm about an 11 handicap.

I use a 21 degree and 18 degree hybrid to fill the gap between my 3 wood and my 5 iron.

I buy everything online so I'm no judge of local stores.

hit em straight!

[DickY]

The golf academy at the Palmer course sells clubs. One of the things they do is allow you to play with the clubs they carry for about a week. That way you can try before you buy. The carry the major brands there. I bought a full set of Adams clubs, including bag for under $700 on a demo day, fitting was included. The set has 3-5 hybrids.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

I would recommend nothing lower than a 5 iron. I'm about an 11 handicap.

I use a 21 degree and 18 degree hybrid to fill the gap between my 3 wood and my 5 iron.

I buy everything online so I'm no judge of local stores.

hit em straight!

Hey Russ, I just noticed that you are a sage now.
I'm an 11 handicap too-- on the front 8.

[Pturner]

Hi ljones, I've only used one brand, so I can't compare them, but I love my 3, 4 and 5 Cobra hybrids. I also bought online.

[wmchale]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Hi ljones, I've only used one brand, so I can't compare them, but I love my 3, 4 and 5 Cobra hybrids. I also bought online.

What happen to the golf ball icon!!!!!

[pjolson]

I've been playing the Adams A3OS hybrid set for a couple of years now and I love them. Senior set includes 4, 5 and 6 hybrids and very forgiving short irons (7 through SW). Got mine from a golf shop back in Georgia so don't know how local prices compare.

[ljones190]

It looks like everyone is happy with the hybrid choice, thanks to all for the good information, I think I will try a loaner set at Palmer, even if it costs a little more, it may keep me from making a mistake and not being happy with a poor choice, my wife said no problem with a new set of clubs just make it one set. She remembers all the power boats I've had in my lifetime and thinks I will do the same with golf clubs.

[mommullr]

The Cleveland Hi-Bore irons are all hybrid design PW through 3. It is like cheating they are so easy to hit. I would advise you to give them a try.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by wmchale

What happen to the golf ball icon!!!!!

Oh



Thanks for remembering it.