Grand Stranded Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I play my Halo Launcher XL irons 2* strong. After having a lot of fun hitting the 5-DW, I took things what looks to be a step too far by ordering a 4 iron at 18*. When I catch it, I get low screamers that run out to about 175 or so, but in that spot in my bag I’m looking for something with more reliable carry and an easy high launch. So today I ordered a Cleveland 4 hybrid. The 4 iron is going to be put out to pasture when it arrives. I went with the same Cypher shaft in my irons instead of the stock shaft they offer. It just didn’t make sense to go from 40g in the Hy-wood to over 60g in a 4H, then back down to 59g in my irons. This is me taking a leap of faith with Cleveland, and how well this current series they have is working for me. I’ve never hit a Cleveland hybrid, and to be honest, I’ve never seen one in anyone else’s bag either. cksurfdude, NC Golfer and ole gray 3 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: Stealth 3HL & 7W Hybrids: Stealth 25* Irons: E722 6-AW Wedges: Jaws Raw Face 54-10 RTX Zipcore 58-6 Putter: ER7 34” 14th club? Speedzone 4H 21* E722 GW 51* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Grand Stranded said: I play my Halo Launcher XL irons 2* strong. After having a lot of fun hitting the 5-DW, I took things what looks to be a step too far by ordering a 4 iron at 18*. When I catch it, I get low screamers that run out to about 175 or so, but in that spot in my bag I’m looking for something with more reliable carry and an easy high launch. So today I ordered a Cleveland 4 hybrid. The 4 iron is going to be put out to pasture when it arrives. I went with the same Cypher shaft in my irons instead of the stock shaft they offer. It just didn’t make sense to go from 40g in the Hy-wood to over 60g in a 4H, then back down to 59g in my irons. This is me taking a leap of faith with Cleveland, and how well this current series they have is working for me. I’ve never hit a Cleveland hybrid, and to be honest, I’ve never seen one in anyone else’s bag either. Looking forward to your take on the 4 hybrid! Grand Stranded and cksurfdude 2 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 22 hours ago, Grand Stranded said: I play my Halo Launcher XL irons 2* strong. After having a lot of fun hitting the 5-DW, I took things what looks to be a step too far by ordering a 4 iron at 18*. When I catch it, I get low screamers that run out to about 175 or so, but in that spot in my bag I’m looking for something with more reliable carry and an easy high launch. So today I ordered a Cleveland 4 hybrid. The 4 iron is going to be put out to pasture when it arrives. I went with the same Cypher shaft in my irons instead of the stock shaft they offer. It just didn’t make sense to go from 40g in the Hy-wood to over 60g in a 4H, then back down to 59g in my irons. This is me taking a leap of faith with Cleveland, and how well this current series they have is working for me. I’ve never hit a Cleveland hybrid, and to be honest, I’ve never seen one in anyone else’s bag either. Also curious to see how this fits your game. On a separate note, anyone in this thread surprised with how "low" the Hy-Wood placed in the Most Wanted Hybrid testing? Everyone's experience so far has been so exceptional, just wondering what your (plural) thoughts are on that. Has anyone tested any of the hybrids that finished higher on the list? Love the idea of the Hy-wood, but haven't pulled the trigger just yet. cksurfdude and ole gray 2 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Samsonite said: Also curious to see how this fits your game. On a separate note, anyone in this thread surprised with how "low" the Hy-Wood placed in the Most Wanted Hybrid testing? Everyone's experience so far has been so exceptional, just wondering what your (plural) thoughts are on that. Has anyone tested any of the hybrids that finished higher on the list? Love the idea of the Hy-wood, but haven't pulled the trigger just yet. I bought the Rogue St 3&4 hybrids when they came out. They were very good, and I would’ve been fine if I kept them in my bag. In fact a part of me wishes I had done so. I’m doing way too much tinkering, and it’s not really helping all that much. It seems that there’s a trade off with every change I make. I gain something, but lose something else. Had I kept the ST’s I’d be getting better distance, but when I sold my PXGs and went to the halos I decided to go all in on forgiveness, because those irons have been such a godsend in that regard. The Hy-wood is a higher launching club than the Callaway but I’m not 100% comfortable with it’s longer shaft. Until I am I’d be lying if I said it’s more forgiving. I’m hoping the standard Halo 4H is that mix of forgiveness and launch I’m looking for, with acceptable distance. If it is, that might open another can of worms though, as I’ll look to compare the Hy-wood to the Halo 3H. It never ends…. GolfSpy SAM and cksurfdude 2 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: Stealth 3HL & 7W Hybrids: Stealth 25* Irons: E722 6-AW Wedges: Jaws Raw Face 54-10 RTX Zipcore 58-6 Putter: ER7 34” 14th club? Speedzone 4H 21* E722 GW 51* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Golfer Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 If I like the hy-wood, a 4H XL Halo maybe interesting to replace the 4 XL Halo iron - which is not bad. I wished, I loaded up on the hybrids on the top end of the clubs. There's so many options with the XL Halo line. cksurfdude and GolfSpy SAM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Samsonite said: Also curious to see how this fits your game. On a separate note, anyone in this thread surprised with how "low" the Hy-Wood placed in the Most Wanted Hybrid testing? Everyone's experience so far has been so exceptional, just wondering what your (plural) thoughts are on that. Has anyone tested any of the hybrids that finished higher on the list? Love the idea of the Hy-wood, but haven't pulled the trigger just yet. I don't know buddy . I just go on what works best for me and the Hy-wood is money GolfSpy SAM, cksurfdude and NC Golfer 3 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 This one is definitely "on my radar"! Also have been struggling hitting FWs reliably and also have picked up a lower-lofted hybrid for the upper part of the bag. Work in progress.... ole gray and russtopherb 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwall UK Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 My HyWood 3+ is my 100% go to club. Question is are Cleveland going to bring out a 2+? I could leave the driver out of my bag if they did. cksurfdude and ole gray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Cleveland usually launches this line in late summer early fall, so if they were going to come out with a 2+, we might theoretically know in a few months. cksurfdude and SteveGH7 2 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 7/22/2022 at 8:02 AM, cksurfdude said: This one is definitely "on my radar"! Forgot to come back and update this thread - have one in the bag now, and am really happy with it!!! ole gray, RoyN and russtopherb 3 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 hours ago, cksurfdude said: Forgot to come back and update this thread - have one in the bag now, and am really happy with it!!! It's a missile launcher for sure! cksurfdude and RoyN 2 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegp67 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 It also is my favorite club in the bag. I find it versatile and it performs well for me. ole gray, cksurfdude and RoyN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf Fever Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Loving mine. I can't hit fairway woods but I can crush the Hy-wood. ole gray, NC Golfer and cksurfdude 3 Quote DR: Ping G425 Max 10.5* 3W: Titleist TSi1 15* 4H-5H: XXIO X (2018) Irons 6-PW: Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Wedges: Cleveland CBX 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: MLA Tour Classic GPS: Shot Scope X5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmferritto30 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I recently acquired a Cleveland Xli 24loft 4 hybrid. I have hit in 3 rounds now and love the thing. The ball jumps off the head of the club like it was shot out of a cannon. Best part was it was free...donation to a the PGA HOPE program, which I recently attended, by some local club members. cksurfdude 1 Quote Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Golfer Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 8:45 AM, Jmferritto30 said: I recently acquired a Cleveland Xli 24loft 4 hybrid. I have hit in 3 rounds now and love the thing. The ball jumps off the head of the club like it was shot out of a cannon. Best part was it was free...donation to a the PGA HOPE program, which I recently attended, by some local club members. If you liked the XLi, you would like the HB3 even better. But, they are hard to find. cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) On 6/14/2023 at 12:02 AM, Cornwall UK said: My HyWood 3+ is my 100% go to club. Question is are Cleveland going to bring out a 2+? I could leave the driver out of my bag if they did. Cleveland will be releasing a new/updated iron and woods line in January. Even though the Hy-wood is a 3+ it is really a combination of a 5w and 2Hy. Considering it's a club targeted towards amateur golfers, the logical addition to the line would be a 7w/heavenwood type. A heavenly hy-wood would be welcomed for all the players that dont use FWs. Callaway is releasing it's super hybrid replacement in September If you want a something in the 2Hy range. Edited June 20, 2023 by RoyN cksurfdude 1 Quote G430 Max 10k 9° 3+ Hy-wood 17° 4+ Hy-wood 20° 4 Hybrid 22° Zx5 mkII 5i-P CBX 48°, CBX FF 53° & 58° Frontline Elevado Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ0146 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Hi Hywood family! I pulled the trigger on this today and am normally an xstiff iron player but that wasn’t an option so I had to go with stiff flex. I was wondering Has anyone changed the shaft to a stiffer profile and what they would recommend or if they felt the stiff still held up ok? thanks for the help! ole gray and cksurfdude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 18 hours ago, PJ0146 said: Hi Hywood family! I pulled the trigger on this today and am normally an xstiff iron player but that wasn’t an option so I had to go with stiff flex. I was wondering Has anyone changed the shaft to a stiffer profile and what they would recommend or if they felt the stiff still held up ok? thanks for the help! I didn't change shafts and it felt plenty stiff enough with the stock regular. I'm 72 years old so that has to be considered. cksurfdude 1 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 18 hours ago, PJ0146 said: Hi Hywood family! I pulled the trigger on this today and am normally an xstiff iron player but that wasn’t an option so I had to go with stiff flex. I was wondering Has anyone changed the shaft to a stiffer profile and what they would recommend or if they felt the stiff still held up ok? thanks for the help! Try it with what it comes with and see how it works out for you. I'm in R flex and I find the shaft to be a bit stiffer than advertised, but very controllable. cksurfdude 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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