Does anyone think their bag makeup is strange?

[StuartDaddy]

Is it wrong that I carry a 3 Hybrid and a 2 Iron that both go the same distance? I let my 4i go for the 3 hybrid even though its the same distance as my 2i really. I just find it easier to hit the 200 plus shots with my hybrid off the deck but I also love my 2i off the tee and its my fairway finder when I'm having one of them days. The gap between the 4i and 5i wasn't that big so made the decision to sacrifice that for the extra beef of the hybrid. In the back of my head it feels wrong but also it does make sense! Anyone else have these dilemmas?

[revkev]

2 hours ago, StuartDaddy said:

Is it wrong that I carry a 3 Hybrid and a 2 Iron that both go the same distance? I let my 4i go for the 3 hybrid even though its the same distance as my 2i really. I just find it easier to hit the 200 plus shots with my hybrid off the deck but I also love my 2i off the tee and its my fairway finder when I'm having one of them days. The gap between the 4i and 5i wasn't that big so made the decision to sacrifice that for the extra beef of the hybrid. In the back of my head it feels wrong but also it does make sense! Anyone else have these dilemmas?

Not really - the only club that I hit over 200 is driver unless there’s a lot of wind, very firm turf or I skull a wedge.

 

Seriously you know the course and conditions that you play on and you know your game. If your course requires lower ball flight straight shots 200 off the tee and then gives you a crack at a couple of par 5’s from 200 but a higher trajectory than 2 iron affords, why not?  

[cnosil]

3 hours ago, StuartDaddy said:

Is it wrong that I carry a 3 Hybrid and a 2 Iron that both go the same distance? I let my 4i go for the 3 hybrid even though its the same distance as my 2i really. I just find it easier to hit the 200 plus shots with my hybrid off the deck but I also love my 2i off the tee and its my fairway finder when I'm having one of them days. The gap between the 4i and 5i wasn't that big so made the decision to sacrifice that for the extra beef of the hybrid. In the back of my head it feels wrong but also it does make sense! Anyone else have these dilemmas?

It’s not wrong to carry any combination of clubs that you desire.  The goal is to be able to shoot the lowest score you can; the clubs in you bag are just tools to accomplish that task.   You seem to know the shots you want and need to hit so that makes the configuration right for you.   

[OdinSnipes414]

Is it wrong that I carry a 3 Hybrid and a 2 Iron that both go the same distance? I let my 4i go for the 3 hybrid even though its the same distance as my 2i really. I just find it easier to hit the 200 plus shots with my hybrid off the deck but I also love my 2i off the tee and its my fairway finder when I'm having one of them days. The gap between the 4i and 5i wasn't that big so made the decision to sacrifice that for the extra beef of the hybrid. In the back of my head it feels wrong but also it does make sense! Anyone else have these dilemmas?

Not strange at all I Carry a 3 wood turned down a 2 iron and a 2h all that go roughly the same distance. The iron I can work better the three wood and 2h just feel good I love low ball flights and I’m pretty s*** with a driver!


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[bellken]

If you have the golf clubs to hit the shots you want to hit, it doesn't matter if you golf club set is "different". Your golf clubs are there to help you shot the best score possible. Having two clubs that go about the same distance, but, hitting different shots is fine, if that helps you shoot better scores. 

[StuartDaddy]

Yeh I know what you all mean. I am happy with my bag but then still have a nagging voice in the back of my head saying "why have you got 2 clubs that go the same distance". Plus I am looking of ways to try a Callaway Apex UW and see if it fits in the bag. Looking for new clubs is just way too addictive! 

[saz0418]

My bag right now is a hot mess-- but I am in the 70's most  rounds, so I am keeping it for the time being.   

Ping G410 Driver;  Ping g425 3W;  Titleist 915 7w;  Callaway XR 3h and 4h; Tour Edition 5h;  Cobra King F8 1-length 7i, 8i;  Cleveland HiBore 9i (9i, chipper, short utility, bunker magic, etc); Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal PW, GW;  Tommy Armor 52, 56 Wedges;   New TaylorMade Chaska Putter.  

No Brand loyalty, here, LOL.    I am all about results.   That whole mess (above) actually gaps pretty well.   I have full sets of all the Cobra and Mizuno irons, but I have them blended to play each to their strengths.  I am playing this weekend in my first club event of the year  as a 7 HDCP.   64 years young.  

[OdinSnipes414]

7 minutes ago, saz0418 said:

My bag right now is a hot mess-- but I am in the 70's most  rounds, so I am keeping it for the time being.   

Ping G410 Driver;  Ping g425 3W;  Titleist 915 7w;  Callaway XR 3h and 4h; Tour Edition 5h;  Cobra King F8 1-length 7i, 8i;  Cleveland HiBore 9i (9i, chipper, short utility, bunker magic, etc); Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal PW, GW;  Tommy Armor 52, 56 Wedges;   New TaylorMade Chaska Putter.  

No Brand loyalty, here, LOL.    I am all about results.   That whole mess (above) actually gaps pretty well.   I have full sets of all the Cobra and Mizuno irons, but I have them blended to play each to their strengths.  I am playing this weekend in my first club event of the year  as a 7 HDCP.   64 years young.  

Are the TA wedges the new ones or some old wedges!

[StuartDaddy]

16 minutes ago, saz0418 said:

My bag right now is a hot mess-- but I am in the 70's most  rounds, so I am keeping it for the time being.   

Ping G410 Driver;  Ping g425 3W;  Titleist 915 7w;  Callaway XR 3h and 4h; Tour Edition 5h;  Cobra King F8 1-length 7i, 8i;  Cleveland HiBore 9i (9i, chipper, short utility, bunker magic, etc); Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal PW, GW;  Tommy Armor 52, 56 Wedges;   New TaylorMade Chaska Putter.  

No Brand loyalty, here, LOL.    I am all about results.   That whole mess (above) actually gaps pretty well.   I have full sets of all the Cobra and Mizuno irons, but I have them blended to play each to their strengths.  I am playing this weekend in my first club event of the year  as a 7 HDCP.   64 years young.  

Wow! that is definitely the bag of a player not tied down to an endorsement deal!!

[Barry56]

You never said whether the 2 iron off the deck and the hybrid off the tee go the same distance. I’m guessing the 3H off the deck goes a lot higher than the 2 iron so it holds the green, while the 2 iron off the tee runs out for longer tee shots. In other words, you have 2 different clubs for 2 different situations. Makes perfect sense to me. 

[DiscipleofPenick]

The only thing strange about my bag is that I only have one club that isn't at least 5 years old- my PXG driver I purchased last year. Adams Idea Pro hybrid that is approaching 20 years, Titleist 714 irons, and a 917 3-wood, I stick with what works.

[StuartDaddy]

29 minutes ago, Barry56 said:

You never said whether the 2 iron off the deck and the hybrid off the tee go the same distance. I’m guessing the 3H off the deck goes a lot higher than the 2 iron so it holds the green, while the 2 iron off the tee runs out for longer tee shots. In other words, you have 2 different clubs for 2 different situations. Makes perfect sense to me. 

Yes this is exactly it. Played St Andrews last month (New, Jubilee,  Eden and Castle) and I used my 2i way more than usual off the tee for that reason, firm fairways and high winds! The 3h is more reliable off the deck than the 2i

[StuartDaddy]

32 minutes ago, Barry56 said:

You never said whether the 2 iron off the deck and the hybrid off the tee go the same distance. I’m guessing the 3H off the deck goes a lot higher than the 2 iron so it holds the green, while the 2 iron off the tee runs out for longer tee shots. In other words, you have 2 different clubs for 2 different situations. Makes perfect sense to me. 

3h carry is about 10-20 yards carry more off the tee but the roll out on the 2i is crazy when firm.

[StuartDaddy]

8 minutes ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

The only thing strange about my bag is that I only have one club that isn't at least 5 years old- my PXG driver I purchased last year. Adams Idea Pro hybrid that is approaching 20 years, Titleist 714 irons, and a 917 3-wood, I stick with what works.

I used to love the Adams fairway woods if I could find a decent condition one I think I would get one. read the other day that they're coming back ??? Thought Callaway both them out years ago

[StuartDaddy]

18 minutes ago, StuartDaddy said:

I used to love the Adams fairway woods if I could find a decent condition one I think I would get one. read the other day that they're coming back ??? Thought Callaway both them out years ago

Taylormade it seems not Callaway. 

[DiscipleofPenick]

37 minutes ago, StuartDaddy said:

I used to love the Adams fairway woods if I could find a decent condition one I think I would get one. read the other day that they're coming back ??? Thought Callaway both them out years ago

It was TaylorMade that bought them back in 2012. And if you look at the TM hybrids from the 20-teens they are in that boxer shape. I'm sure you can find stuff on eBay. That's where I pick up my stuff.

[mywong23]

I carry Driver, 5-wood, 4 hybrid, 2, 4-W irons, et al. 

I use the 2i mostly for intentional fades, slices, trouble punch shots.

For distance I control the 4H better than 2i. 

[Genes]

As Long as you keep it to 14 clubs who cares how strange it is if it works for you. 
I don’t carry two clubs that go the same distance. I carry driver 3w 5w 7w. Couple hybrids but I’ll prolly be getting rid of one of those pxg hybrids. I seem to be hitting my six iron better than my 25 degree hybrid. 
So again, it’s not strange if it works for you. 
you might also consider a trip to someone where that can dial in all your clubs to make sure they are gapped properly. I do that twice per year. I play 100+ rounds and my clubs are forged. Plus your swing can change as well. 
 

[Beakbryce]

Is there anything not a little strange about golf?  Everyone has a least a little bit of strange in their bag. If you feel you cover all the yardages you need to cover, what difference does it make what is in your bag? Go forth and score. Have fun.

If I was a country and western song writer, could probably turn this question in to a hit record!

[Beakbryce]

3 hours ago, StuartDaddy said:

I used to love the Adams fairway woods if I could find a decent condition one I think I would get one. read the other day that they're coming back ??? Thought Callaway both them out years ago

Adams is back. Never had one but the new lineup looks good. Looking forward to maybe a MGS test?

[Willie T]

Define strange - TA 845s Silver Scots (original Pat Pend), Ping G400SFT, TM SLDR 3HL, Callaway Diablo 3,  Cleveland CBX wedges and Odyssey Versa putter and that is just one of about 10 combos I can piece together as there are the SLDR irons, MacGregor Blades from the 60’s, TItleist 962’s, or Diablo Edge irons - no I am not brand loyal by any means, however the above makeup is one of the most consistent I play.  All my friends play mixed bags…

Edited May 5, 2023 by Willie T

[richk9holes]

I've gone through phases with my golf equipment. There was a time I was focused on 3-6° loft gapping throughout the set. I probably replaced some good equipment just because the number on the loft was too close to another club.

When I got access to Trackman, I started considering distance as the primary factor when gapping my set. Once again I replaced some clubs I really enjoyed because the distance on full swings was overlapping with another club.

Currently I have gotten better at striking and can get more distance from all my clubs if I swing confidently. This led to trimming the set down to 12 clubs. Never satisfied in my tinkering, those 2 spots now allow me to carry 2 drivers and 2 3Ws. I can adjust the hosel on 3 of the 4 clubs so the setup can change from day to day.

For tomorrow with a lot of dog legs on the course I have them set:

D1 @10.5° neutral•D2 @12° fade bias• 3w @14.25° fade bias•3w @15.5° nuetral 

[russtopherb]

I mean, I go from 10.5* driver to 18* fairway to 25* hybrid. Pretty big gaps that might freak some people out but it works for me, so…

[heavygolffeels]

I'll change my bag setup depending on the course, but my preferred setup at the top is driver and then a Cleveland Hibore XL 2 wood. Its 400cc, so basically looks like I have 2 drivers in the bag. The 2 wood is 16 degrees of loft, so its more 3/4 wood, just with a big head that makes more a great secondary tee club. Very accurate and easy to flight high if I need to cut off a dog leg or dont want the ball to  run out on a fairway. So, I love it, but yeah I get looks with 2 driver headcovers. Or I'll drive 20 yards ahead all day of someone and then when I pull the 2 wood they think they finally got me. 

[richk9holes]

Gave the clubs a bubble bath and snapped a pic of my strange bag makeup. 2 drivers, 2 3Ws. Gap from 15.5° to 22° and 45° to 52° I consider strange, anyway.