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I think golfers who play the same course over and over tend to set up their clubs according to their course. I know I do.
I cannot consistently hit a 60 degree lob wedge...so I chunked mine several years ago. I have a 48 degree PW that matches my Titleist irons, a 54 degree low bounce Cleveland 900 and a high bounce 60* Wilson that I use almost exclusively from the sand. (We have fluffy sand here and half-buried lies from deep bunkers are common, so I need a SW with all of the lift and power I can get).
On the other hand, we have some reachable par 5's - so I tend to go with four woods and terminate my irons at 4. I chunked the 3 iron several years ago too.
I still love my new r7 and love my Sonartec 14* SS-03. I also like my TM Rescue mid 22 with the Aldila shaft.
My current dilemma is whether to switch out my Sonartec 19* for a 16* TM Rescue Mid. I could get more height and holding power out of the hybrid from a distance of about 225. Additionally, we have one par 3 which is uphill 225 when played from the tips. Although I don't play back often, when I do, this would be the ideal club for this shot.
I have learned to play a variety of shots with my Cleveland 54 and don't feel compromised by not having the 4th wedge in the bag. I too think this is a trend as the hybrids are so versatile in so many situations...  |