fixyurdivot Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 One of the guys I've played with the last couple of weeks in men's league recently picked up and starting playing a TaylorMade DHY 2 iron. Like so many of us, he struggled with 3w consistency and finds this club much easier/reliable to hit and very close in distance. I hit it on the range and it was definitely more consistent ball flight than my 3w. I know there are many "driving irons" and "crossover irons" available, but this seems more like a metal hybrid. I have tried some regular hybrids recently - a couple seemed okay but overall nothing stood out. Anyone tried or playing the driving iron hybrid style clubs? Which one's have you tried or are playing and where does it fit in your bag? It appears TM stopped production on the 2 DHY. They still make the 3 and 4 DHY but I really think I need the 2 to fill the 3w spot. Also, anyone know if another OEM makes these style metal hybrids? Vegan_Golfer_PNW and Micah T 1 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Mizuno Pro Fli Hi is another example Titleist U505 is close fixyurdivot and Micah T 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 do you feel you need good clubhead speed to make these driving irons work? Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, fixyurdivot said: One of the guys I've played with the last couple of weeks in men's league recently picked up and starting playing a TaylorMade DHY 2 iron. Like so many of us, he struggled with 3w consistency and finds this club much easier/reliable to hit and very close in distance. I hit it on the range and it was definitely more consistent ball flight than my 3w. I know there are many "driving irons" and "crossover irons" available, but this seems more like a metal hybrid. I have tried some regular hybrids recently - a couple seemed okay but overall nothing stood out. Anyone tried or playing the driving iron hybrid style clubs? Which one's have you tried or are playing and where does it fit in your bag? It appears TM stopped production on the 2 DHY. They still make the 3 and 4 DHY but I really think I need the 2 to fill the 3w spot. Also, anyone know if another OEM makes these style metal hybrids? You can custom order a 2i. I am done buying stuff but as I become the age of you, maybe this would be good in a 4i spot and go 4w/7w/4dhy fixyurdivot 1 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 41 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said: do you feel you need good clubhead speed to make these driving irons work? Yes. It’s a long iron with some extra forgiveness Jim Shaw 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Titled TMB and Srixon u45 have been in the bag in the past. They were used for long par 3s, playing to a distance off the tee on short par 4s and where I might have need to punch a shot. several brands have them or had them. Ping crossover, u500, Callaway UT. fixyurdivot 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hd1344 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Still have an OG Adams Pro DHY *21 floating around in the spare bag here & recent purchase of a Srixon ZX Utility #3 20 degree. Last year experimented with taking the 4 iron out and replacing that spot with a Driving Iron and I liked it. Granted, it's course-dependent, but my home track doesnt have any 4-iron Par-3's.. that absolutely requires that specific distance....anything else is negotiable. I definitely appreciated the extra forgiveness and the few yards when I needed it. I suspect as I get older i'll lean on these clubs more and more. fixyurdivot 1 Quote Driver - Srixon ZX5 (10.5*) - TT Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 FW - PING G425 LS - 3W (14.5*) - Mitsubish Tensi Orange AV-65 - Stiff Hy - PING G425 3h (19*) - PING ALTA CB 70 - Stiff Irons - Srixon Z-Forged (4-PW) - Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 - Tour 120- Stiff Wedges - Cleveland RTX-4 (52-10 MID) & Vokey SM8 - 56-14F & 60-04L Putter - Rife Island Series Cayman Brac Phantom - 33 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah T Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I have a U-505 2 iron that is in a platoon with my 5 wood. For me, it’s really a tee shot only club that doesn’t really offer me much except for tight, tree-lined courses. But since my league course is tight and tree lined, it stays in the rotation. Not consistent enough to hit it off the deck, and when I do catch it, it’s not gonna stop rolling out. Bit of a one trick pony… fixyurdivot 1 Quote Driver - Cobra LtDxLS 3 Wood - Ping g410 LST 2iron - Titleist U505 Irons - Ping i59 Wedges - Vokey Sm9 Putter - Mizuno Mcraft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Now seeing listings and some reviews about the TM Gapr Lo and Mid. The Lo looks a bit more UDI and the Mid more DHY (more like the current SIM2 DHY) but both have adjustable an hosel which could be a nice feature. Anyone tried or playing these? What are the forum thoughts on which style/design is easier to hit consistently? GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: Now seeing listings and some reviews about the TM Gapr Lo and Mid. The Lo looks a bit more UDI and the Mid more DHY (more like the current SIM2 DHY) but both have adjustable an hosel which could be a nice feature. Anyone tried or playing these? What are the forum thoughts on which style/design is easier to hit consistently? Tried both back when they are new. The lo is low! Like low low low. Need to have a great swing and some speed to make that one work. Mid is a great balance and much more playable. Has a good look, being black males it look a little smaller and a very powerful feeling on impact. Was super impressed with it. The hi was also decent. fixyurdivot and EasyPutter 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Tried both back when they are new. The lo is low! Like low low low. Need to have a great swing and some speed to make that one work. Mid is a great balance and much more playable. Has a good look, being black males it look a little smaller and a very powerful feeling on impact. Was super impressed with it. The hi was also decent. So weird. I literally just pressed the "complete purchase" on an eBay excellent condition Gapr Mid 3 with the KBS 70 R then read your response. It does seem like the Mid is the best fit for my game and swing speed. Kind of taking a chance on this addition only having hit my friends SIM2 DHY but it seems this is very close to that design and I like the ability to adjust loft/lie. I'll report back on how it works. Thanks for the feedback Jamie and everyone! GolfSpy_APH and EasyPutter 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Smith Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 2/16/2023 at 8:10 AM, fixyurdivot said: One of the guys I've played with the last couple of weeks in men's league recently picked up and starting playing a TaylorMade DHY 2 iron. Like so many of us, he struggled with 3w consistency and finds this club much easier/reliable to hit and very close in distance. I hit it on the range and it was definitely more consistent ball flight than my 3w. I know there are many "driving irons" and "crossover irons" available, but this seems more like a metal hybrid. I have tried some regular hybrids recently - a couple seemed okay but overall nothing stood out. Anyone tried or playing the driving iron hybrid style clubs? Which one's have you tried or are playing and where does it fit in your bag? It appears TM stopped production on the 2 DHY. They still make the 3 and 4 DHY but I really think I need the 2 to fill the 3w spot. Also, anyone know if another OEM makes these style metal hybrids? Still have an OG Adams Pro DHY *21 floating around in the spare bag here & recent purchase of a Srixon ZX Utility #3 20 degree. Last year experimented with taking the 4 iron out and replacing that spot with a Driving Iron and I liked it. Granted, it's course-dependent, but my home track doesnt have any 4-iron Par-3's.. that absolutely requires that specific distance....anything else is negotiable. In the online cooperative game Shell Shockers, you take control of an egg-like figure who is equipped with a range of weaponry. I definitely appreciated the extra forgiveness and the few yards when I needed it. I suspect as I get older i'll lean on these clubs more and more. After 3 weeks, do you feel good about that club? I'm also looking to join! GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Georgia Smith said: After 3 weeks, do you feel good about that club? I'm also looking to join! Solid. I'm not quite getting the distance I'd hoped, but that may come with more time using it. Mine is the Gapr Mid 3-18. After the initial range session and trying loft settings, I have it adjusted down 1.5* and can still get decent ball height. This may or may not be the optimal setting and will repeat a range session but using my SC200. I'm finding the DHY is way more consistent than the 3w. The ~20 yards I give up on well hit shots on each is a good trade because I'm getting the DHY distance 8/10 swings vs. 5/10. Plus, some of the 3w mishits are way short as compared to the DHY. I'm also seeing less dispersion - reducing stress on a few holes with sloped fairways guarded by water . Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekgolf Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 5:10 PM, fixyurdivot said: One of the guys I've played with the last couple of weeks in men's league recently picked up and starting playing a TaylorMade DHY 2 iron. Like so many of us, he struggled with 3w consistency and finds this club much easier/reliable to hit and very close in distance. I hit it on the range and it was definitely more consistent ball flight than my 3w. I know there are many "driving irons" and "crossover irons" available, but this seems more like a metal hybrid. I have tried some regular hybrids recently - a couple seemed okay but overall nothing stood out. Anyone tried or playing the driving iron hybrid style clubs? Which one's have you tried or are playing and where does it fit in your bag? It appears TM stopped production on the 2 DHY. They still make the 3 and 4 DHY but I really think I need the 2 to fill the 3w spot. Also, anyone know if another OEM makes these style metal hybrids? Tour Edge Exotics has a few. The older model they sell in CPO is the Iron-Wood. The name conjures up GI irons from 20 years ago but once I got past that and tried one I bought more. The Iron-Wood is available from TEE CPO for $80 but the lowest loft available is 19* and like anything else in Certified Pre Owned sometimes you have to wait for a combo that fits your needs to pop up. https://shop.touredge.com/products/certified-pre-owned-exotics-cbx-iron-wood The model that came after the Iron wood is the EXS 220 with Ti face and it's on CPO for $100 https://shop.touredge.com/products/certified-pre-owned-exotics-exs-220-ti-utility-iron The current version is the C722 Ti Utility Iron. CPO has some 17 degree versions for $160 https://shop.touredge.com/products/certified-pre-owned-tour-edge-exotics-c722-ti-utility-iron?variant=40540361195629 New they go for $199 directhttps://shop.touredge.com/products/tour-edge-exotics-c722-ti-utility-iron?variant=39784718958701 . BTW I'm not affiliated with any golf company. I do like sharing deals when I see them and Tour Edge has some great deals in pre owned and closeout. Good luck. Quote Tour Edge Exotics Cleveland Odyssey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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