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Great job fellow HB lover! Now you need to go into your settings and update that awesome handicap.

 

Now when Peanut posts his Stage 2, our testing group will have finished the task!

 

I'm a bit surprised that our stage 2 threads have not received the views/likes that I had hoped for. Cleveland has an awesome product out this year. We worked hard to have the info available for all to see the performance and value we enjoy.

Cobra connect is stealing the mojo

 

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Yep, what he said. ^^^

In the bag:
Driver: :titelist-small: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5
Fairway: :callaway-small: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5

Irons: :mizuno-small: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Wedges: :mizuno-small: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Putter :Sub70: Sycamore 005 Wide Blade
Bag: 
:Ogio: Alpha Convoy 514
Balls: :callaway-small: Chrome Soft X

Cart: :CaddyTek: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8


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Cobra connect is stealing the mojo

 

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We can lead a horse to water.....

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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The deed is done, it isn't as good as the other two who certainly set the bar high! Enjoy guys! 

 

Excellent Stage 2 Heath! Informative and entertaining too, I love it. Glad to see you shooting some great scores with these irons. I'm guessing that the lower you go, the more the looks of the longer irons will start to appeal to you ;)

 

Disappointing about the paintfill - that makes 2 iron reviews recently from different OEMs with paintfill issues. Interesting. 

In my  :wilson_staff_small:  carry bag:
:mizuno-small: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex
:mizuno-small: ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex
:mizuno-small: ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex
:cleveland-small: Launcher 5h
:cleveland-small: Launcher CBX 6i-PW
:cleveland-small: CBX 54* & 58*
:cleveland-small: Huntington Beach #10
:bridgestone-small: e12 Contact
CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game

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Cobra connect is stealing the mojo

 

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Needed “Free Stuff”

Good reviews and great discussions.

 

 

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Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Needed “Free Stuff”

Good reviews and great discussions.

 

 

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Sometimes I think you could offer a free tee, one tee, and people would swarm to it.

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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Sometimes I think you could offer a free tee, one tee, and people would swarm to it.

 

 

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Seems your right.

The reviews in this Test have been great, discussions funny and factual BUT no Free Stuff . A bag of tees would have worked

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Did someone say free tees? 🤣😎

 

In my :titleist-small: cart Bag:

Driver:    :cobra-small: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff
Woods:   :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg
               :srixon-small: Z U85 2 Iron
Irons:     :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300
  :titelist-small: T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300
Wedges:               Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts
Putter:    :rife-putters-1: 2 Bar Hybrid
Ball:        :titelist-small: Pro V1x

Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts.

Tracked By: :Arccos:

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Did someone say free tees? 🤣

Haha....you sniffed that out quickly! You're starting to grow on me Nunfa.

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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Did someone say free tees? 🤣

The Free Tees went with the Odyssey Putter giveaway

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Oh man, could do with some tees.

 

Oh well now people are here go read the reviews, the guys have done sterling work and are getting incredible results 😁😎

 

In my :titleist-small: cart Bag:

Driver:    :cobra-small: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff
Woods:   :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg
               :srixon-small: Z U85 2 Iron
Irons:     :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300
  :titelist-small: T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300
Wedges:               Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts
Putter:    :rife-putters-1: 2 Bar Hybrid
Ball:        :titelist-small: Pro V1x

Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts.

Tracked By: :Arccos:

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Oh man, could do with some tees.

 

Oh well now people are here go read the reviews, the guys have done sterling work and are getting incredible results

See it worked

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Seems your right.

The reviews in this Test have been great, discussions funny and factual BUT no Free Stuff . A bag of tees would have worked

 

 

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I'm pretty sure this will be my last equipment review. It's time for the old man to step aside and watch from afar. Besides I have been hammering the keyboard on a Facebook forum with people who have love ones training in the Army as mine is.   It's a great network of parents, girlfriends, & wives sharing info on training and such.   

 

With that said, you folks who do finally check into this review, please don't overlook the Cleveland iron products.   They are bad arse!

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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I'm pretty sure this will be my last equipment review. It's time for the old man to step aside and watch from afar. Besides I have been hammering the keyboard on a Facebook forum with people who have love ones training in the Army as mine is. It's a great network of parents, girlfriends, & wives sharing info on training and such.

 

With that said, you folks who do finally check into this review, please don't overlook the Cleveland iron products. They are bad arse!

After reading both this challenge and the one for the Cobra Connect, I'm hoping to give them both a test run. Looking at buying new irons by the end of October and I wouldn't have thought about either set before reading the reviews. The HB's still make me twitch a bit because they're so big, but watching you hit them, they just seem to want to go straight.

 

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After reading both this challenge and the one for the Cobra Connect, I'm hoping to give them both a test run. Looking at buying new irons by the end of October and I wouldn't have thought about either set before reading the reviews. The HB's still make me twitch a bit because they're so big, but watching you hit them, they just seem to want to go straight.

 

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And that is the beauty of all the reviews. At least both brands are on your radar now because of the success people have had and you will give them a look when in the market. I never would have tried a Cobra fairway wood had it not been for feedback on this site and the club is awesome. I wouldn't give up the Launcher irons for it, but a great club.

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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After reading both this challenge and the one for the Cobra Connect, I'm hoping to give them both a test run. Looking at buying new irons by the end of October and I wouldn't have thought about either set before reading the reviews. The HB's still make me twitch a bit because they're so big, but watching you hit them, they just seem to want to go straight.

 

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I'm glad you are open to try them and don't let the large foot print bother you. Once you see the shots these babies produce, all your reservations will pass. They're that good

 

 

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Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Oh man, could do with some tees.

 

Oh well now people are here go read the reviews, the guys have done sterling work and are getting incredible results 😁😎

Give me tees and I'll play any clubs you ask me to currently.

Being the only person in a four ball to turn up for 72 consecutive holes actually carrying more than a couple of tees my stocks have been depleted :D

 

I'm in for the Hogan Ft Worth testing coming up very soon, which is about as far from these irons as possible. After reading some of the Ping G700 reviews though I'm tempted to give them a go just to see at some point in future and will likely do the same with these just out of interest.

 

I'm not convinced they'll be "me" as I borrowed a set of slightly older Ping Gs yesterday to play alongside my Srixon 965s and hit the Srixons far, far better, but I'm still interested in the comparison.

 

Glad these are working for the people trying them though. Sister clubs to my Srixons anyway...

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  • Driver : Ping G400 - Tour65 Stiff 44"
  • Fairway : Taylormade Burner 2.0 15deg - Reax-R
  • Hybrid : Taylormade M2 22deg - Flex-R
  • Irons : 4-6 Srixon Z765, 7-PW Srixon Z965 - Nippon Modus 105 S
  • Wedges
    • 52deg Cleveland CG15
    • 56deg Vokey SM5 F-Grind - Nippon ProModus 130 TX
    • 60deg Miura K-Grind - TT DG Spinner
  • Putter : Evnroll ER2
  • Ball : Vice Pro Plus

 

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Excellent Stage 2 Heath! Informative and entertaining too, I love it. Glad to see you shooting some great scores with these irons. I'm guessing that the lower you go, the more the looks of the longer irons will start to appeal to you ;)

 

Disappointing about the paintfill - that makes 2 iron reviews recently from different OEMs with paintfill issues. Interesting.

It was so disappointing. I loved the look but the paint wore off so fast! I may have been too hard taking 4 points because of it but it supremely bummed me out. Lol thanks for the support hope it helped some people. I do think these irons are a bit of a sleeper.

 

 

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2-Iron- :Sub70: 699-U

5-Wood:  :Sub70: Pro (18*) 

Irons :  :ping-small: i210 4-PW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:  RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58

Putter::1332069271_TommyArmour: Impact No. 3

Ball:  MAXFLI TOUR 

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Bumping this thread up for questions.  If you want a set of irons that will help your game and handicap, look no further. These dawgs will shock ya jock off!

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Bumping this thread up for questions.  If you want a set of irons that will help your game and handicap, look no further. These dawgs will shock ya jock off!

 

1. if you wanted to buy a used set of these how much would you pay?

 

2. if there was one thing you could change - must change - with these what would it be and why?

DriverCobra  Aerojet LS
Woods-
Cobra  LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*,  F9 24* 
Irons- XXIO X (6-A)

Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58)

Putter- Bettinardi BB56
Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad
Buggy- Clicgear 4.0
Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C

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1. if you wanted to buy a used set of these how much would you pay?

 

2. if there was one thing you could change - must change - with these what would it be and why?

Thanks for the question! We want more like this

 

 

1. What would I pay for a used set?

 

In like new condition, $600.00. In fair condition, $450.00

 

2. What would I change?

 

I honestly can't thank if a single thing. Maybe it's because they sent my irons with my specs so they came just right. If I bought them at a big box store, I would have the grips changed to mid size and the lie set to 2 up with 1/2 inch + on length.

 

I ❤️ these irons and can't find a single thing I don't like about them . I would change only the specs.

 

 

 

 

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Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Bumping this thread up for questions.  If you want a set of irons that will help your game and handicap, look no further. These dawgs will shock ya jock off!

 

....one more....

 

if they made a 3 iron would you use that and give up your hybrid ?

DriverCobra  Aerojet LS
Woods-
Cobra  LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*,  F9 24* 
Irons- XXIO X (6-A)

Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58)

Putter- Bettinardi BB56
Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad
Buggy- Clicgear 4.0
Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C

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....one more....

 

if they made a 3 iron would you use that and give up your hybrid ?

Thanks for the questions.

 

1. I probably wouldn't buy used u less that was my only option. I'd buy new because I'd opt for a different shaft than standard. If I did I'd be right about where ole gray is.

 

2. I think I'd prefer the PW and maybe even the 9 irons to be a cavity back or even blade just to get a bit more feel on them.

 

3. Would I buy a 3 if they had it? Yes, in a heartbeat.

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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....one more....

 

if they made a 3 iron would you use that and give up your hybrid ?

 

Whoa that's a tough one because initially I've said I wish they had added a 3 iron to the set. Since picking up my Ping G 3 iron and loving it, I don't see a need to change now. With that said, I would love to try an HB 3I ! I'm betting it would be bad arse!

 

 

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Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Whoa that's a tough one because initially I've said I wish they had added a 3 iron to the set. Since picking up my Ping G 3 iron and loving it, I don't see a need to change now. With that said, I would love to try an HB 3I ! I'm betting it would be bad arse!

 

 

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I really like my Cobra single length 3H but it's only about 5 yards longer than the HB 4. Usually a non issue but there's a hole I need about 5 yards more out of the Cobra and I just can't get it.

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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Thanks for the question! We want more like this

 

 

1. What would I pay for a used set?

 

In like new condition, $600.00. In fair condition, $450.00

 

2. What would I change?

 

I honestly can't thank if a single thing. Maybe it's because they sent my irons with my specs so they came just right. If I bought them at a big box store, I would have the grips changed to mid size and the lie set to 2 up with 1/2 inch + on length.

 

I ❤️ these irons and can't find a single thing I don't like about them . I would change only the specs.

 

 

 

 

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What would you change about the specs?

 

In my :titleist-small: cart Bag:

Driver:    :cobra-small: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff
Woods:   :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg
               :srixon-small: Z U85 2 Iron
Irons:     :titelist-small: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300
  :titelist-small: T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300
Wedges:               Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts
Putter:    :rife-putters-1: 2 Bar Hybrid
Ball:        :titelist-small: Pro V1x

Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts.

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What would you change about the specs?

Absolutely nothing as I was fit for my specs. I should have gotten a fitting yeas ago! It did wonders for my game.

 

 

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Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland
CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges

LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Bumping this thread up for questions. If you want a set of irons that will help your game and handicap, look no further. These dawgs will shock ya jock off!

How is the gapping in the 8-W?

Normally with hollow body, hybrid like irons, the shorter irons go way too far. Do these keep even gapping throughout the entire set?

Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff

Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff

Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff

Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff

Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff

Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock

 

 

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@ole_gray : I know you debated using graphite shafts in your irons before... is that something you would be interested in trying with these or are you using lighter weight iron shafts?

DriverCobra  Aerojet LS
Woods-
Cobra  LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*,  F9 24* 
Irons- XXIO X (6-A)

Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58)

Putter- Bettinardi BB56
Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad
Buggy- Clicgear 4.0
Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C

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How is the gapping in the 8-W?

Normally with hollow body, hybrid like irons, the shorter irons go way too far. Do these keep even gapping throughout the entire set?

Gapping is really good thru the entire set. If anything the shorter irons are a bit short in distance for me. But the lofts start to spread out more as the clubs get shorter. I stop at the PW which is 44* but their gap wedge is at 50*.

 

 

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Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5

:cleveland-small: - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid

:cobra-small: - F9 One Length 3-L

:EVNROLL: - ER 1.2

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