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Golfbum · 12-27-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JLine05

65nloveinit: Golfsmith has the launchers for 150 right now.

Golfbum: Just went up to Golfsmith and tried out the launcher offset with regular flex. I hit about 25 balls with it and I seemed to be hitting it a lot more accurately than my current Ping TiSi. I also noticed that the shaft is much shorter on the launcher than it was on my Ping. I have never been fitted or anything, all of my clubs are hand me downs, so maybe this is what was causing the issue in the first place. I like the Cleveland, I may end up buying it before the week is up. I wish I would have hit one of those utility woods while I was there. Getting rid of the three and four iron for some woods is an interesting idea. If I can hit them accurately with better distance, why not? Ill make sure I try some out next time I go.

Glad to hear that worked out well for you. I too have been eying up a Launcher, a used one. 10.5 degree loft. A shorter shaft will also add accuracy to your drives, and you really will not lose much distance. Again 220-240 yards in the fairway is better than 260 yards in the deep rough or trees!

If you buy one remember the higher the loft the more accurate it will be. Don't let someone tell you that you need a 9.5 loft for distance. Last summer I hit a Nike Sasquatch Lucky 13 and trust me I was impressed. Another friend of mine has a Nike 460 13 degree driver and I like it too.

Yes replacing the 3-4 irons with some hybrids is a good idea. If you can find the older TaylorMade Mid Rescues at a good price then you might like those. That is the hybrid I use now. I never liked hybrids until late in the fall. I got a tip from a teaching pro, and man I was hitting that Mid Rescue so well I decided to buy another one! Ebay is a good source for those.

If you have any other questions feel free to PM me, I am happy to help.