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Why We Like It
- Designed to provide maximum forgiveness to inconsistent players with average to above-average swing speeds.
- Improved stability on off-center hits provides meaningful distance gains.
- Adjustable heel and toe weights in the sole control draw or fade trajectories and dial in the best energy transfer for where players tend to contact the face.
- A flatter leading edge increases the hittable area low on the face where most impacts occur.
- Higher launching with higher forgiveness on heel and toe mis-hits.
- Relief pockets in the rear heel and toe of the sole improve turf interaction for cleaner contact.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps
- 18, 21, 24 degrees (with a 16-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a clean, minimal head with a balanced, one‑piece feel that makes it extremely easy to hit. Center strikes jump off the face with powerful distance, low-to-medium spin and, on pure hits, a higher trajectory; off-center strikes still held good distance and tight dispersion. The club earned praise for its buttery, bass‑drum impact feel, consistent weight/balance, shaping ability and adjustability. One caveat: the smaller, squarer head rewards relatively pure contact for peak performance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted it sits square at address thanks to a compact, modern head and clean, blank-slate styling. It delivers consistent distances and surprisingly good mis-hit performance. Not the longest option, it rewards pure contact — you need to hit it clean to get the most out of it.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a slightly flatter lie and very balanced, one‑piece feel that promotes a rhythmic swing. Center strikes yield a high, floating trajectory with effortless distance, low‑to‑mid launch and reduced spin; off‑center hits fly lower but stay forgiving and consistent across the face. Clean, minimalist shaping reads more like a fairway wood and launches quickly from turf or tee. Adjustability lets you fine‑tune flight, though a few found the 4‑hybrid hard to launch high.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a bass‑drum impact sound, rich, buttery feel and explosive ball speed, producing high, soft‑landing flight and above‑average distance. Weight, balance and center‑strike performance were consistent; mis-hits stayed tight. Low spin, workable shot shape and a clean, no‑markings look inspired confidence. One minor note: minimal cosmetics may be too plain for some.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
A slightly flatter lie coming from the neck, so it sits naturally behind the ball. Very balanced. I felt it was all one piece. It created for me a rhythmic swing. Powerful with a low to medium launch and not a lot of spin.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Classic. Fast. Repeatable. Couldn't even tell if I had any mis-hits. It all just felt perfect. High towering and soft landing. Workmanlike dominance. Never required a thought that it wasn't going 225 down the middle.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The shape is more fairway wood than hybrid, which appeals to me. Not only did it look good, it performed well. I got the ball in the air quickly. Even mis-hits had good distance and height. Across the face, the the strike was consistent, and the distance numbers were comparative to my 5-iron, though I hit this club more consistently.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
It felt buttery through impact, through the turf, and explosive off the face. It sounds like the old wood clubs at impact, that kind of dense, robust feeling. It was confidence-inspiring, and I was able to work it into the wind. Simple, clean, no-frills look with just enough of the grooves visible to align my shot.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
What a hybrid should look like. Love that there's no markings on top, no distractions. A ton of horsepower and not a lot of spin. I can work this club both ways. Just an all-around great hybrid.
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Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
A slightly flatter lie coming from the neck, so it sits naturally behind the ball. Very balanced. I felt it was all one piece. It created for me a rhythmic swing. Powerful with a low to medium launch and not a lot of spin.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Classic. Fast. Repeatable. Couldn't even tell if I had any mis-hits. It all just felt perfect. High towering and soft landing. Workmanlike dominance. Never required a thought that it wasn't going 225 down the middle.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The shape is more fairway wood than hybrid, which appeals to me. Not only did it look good, it performed well. I got the ball in the air quickly. Even mis-hits had good distance and height. Across the face, the the strike was consistent, and the distance numbers were comparative to my 5-iron, though I hit this club more consistently.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
It felt buttery through impact, through the turf, and explosive off the face. It sounds like the old wood clubs at impact, that kind of dense, robust feeling. It was confidence-inspiring, and I was able to work it into the wind. Simple, clean, no-frills look with just enough of the grooves visible to align my shot.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
What a hybrid should look like. Love that there's no markings on top, no distractions. A ton of horsepower and not a lot of spin. I can work this club both ways. Just an all-around great hybrid.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Even when I hit it two grooves low, I didn't lose any distance. The ball jumped off the sweet spot with a floating trajectory and effortless distance. The adjustability allows you to fine-tune whatever ball flight you want.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
It came off the face beautifully. Center strikes were the perfect combination of distance and trajectory. I found it to be extremely forgiving, and even on mis-hits the dispersion was tight. Full of energy off the face.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
This is a golfer's club that will challenge you to be a better player and reward you in your journey. The ball at impact on center hits far exceeds your distance expectations. It quickly tracks to the target. When you miss the face, it's not lights out.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the minimalistic look. I tried the 4-hybrid with two different shafts, but I wasn't able to launch the ball high enough. Then I shifted to a 3-hybrid with a Denali stiff shaft, and it worked like a charm. I got great distance off the tee and the turf.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Center-face hits create a higher ball flight, and off-center hits fly at a lower trajectory. Strikes feel good with minimal reverberation.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Love the simplicity of the head. Just blank-slate approach. Modern. Mis-hits performed very well. It's not as long as some other hybrids, but it's consistent.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Beautiful shape but a little plain aesthetically. I like the way it sets up to the ball. Luscious feel off the face with a high trajectory. I was able to hit it straight, or draw and fade it a little, and it was pretty forgiving, too.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Extremely easy to hit. I like the clean look, and the ball jumps off the face. You can hit it off the deck or off tee. It's top five for me.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
It sits square at address because of the smaller head. You have to hit it pure to get it to perform. Not that forgiving.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The satisfying sound of club, turf and ball interacting as a great shot is about to take flight is the best part of this club. The sound resembles a bass drum, and the feel is similarly rich, deep and textured. Ball flight and distance are above the others I've tested. The weight and balance are consistent, too.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Classic. Fast. Repeatable. Couldn't even tell if I had any mis-hits. It all just felt perfect. High towering and soft landing. Workmanlike dominance. Never required a thought that it wasn't going 225 down the middle.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
It felt buttery through impact, through the turf, and explosive off the face. It sounds like the old wood clubs at impact, that kind of dense, robust feeling. It was confidence-inspiring, and I was able to work it into the wind. Simple, clean, no-frills look with just enough of the grooves visible to align my shot.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
What a hybrid should look like. Love that there's no markings on top, no distractions. A ton of horsepower and not a lot of spin. I can work this club both ways. Just an all-around great hybrid.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
It came off the face beautifully. Center strikes were the perfect combination of distance and trajectory. I found it to be extremely forgiving, and even on mis-hits the dispersion was tight. Full of energy off the face.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
This is a golfer's club that will challenge you to be a better player and reward you in your journey. The ball at impact on center hits far exceeds your distance expectations. It quickly tracks to the target. When you miss the face, it's not lights out.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The satisfying sound of club, turf and ball interacting as a great shot is about to take flight is the best part of this club. The sound resembles a bass drum, and the feel is similarly rich, deep and textured. Ball flight and distance are above the others I've tested. The weight and balance are consistent, too.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
A slightly flatter lie coming from the neck, so it sits naturally behind the ball. Very balanced. I felt it was all one piece. It created for me a rhythmic swing. Powerful with a low to medium launch and not a lot of spin.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The shape is more fairway wood than hybrid, which appeals to me. Not only did it look good, it performed well. I got the ball in the air quickly. Even mis-hits had good distance and height. Across the face, the the strike was consistent, and the distance numbers were comparative to my 5-iron, though I hit this club more consistently.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Even when I hit it two grooves low, I didn't lose any distance. The ball jumped off the sweet spot with a floating trajectory and effortless distance. The adjustability allows you to fine-tune whatever ball flight you want.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the minimalistic look. I tried the 4-hybrid with two different shafts, but I wasn't able to launch the ball high enough. Then I shifted to a 3-hybrid with a Denali stiff shaft, and it worked like a charm. I got great distance off the tee and the turf.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Center-face hits create a higher ball flight, and off-center hits fly at a lower trajectory. Strikes feel good with minimal reverberation.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Beautiful shape but a little plain aesthetically. I like the way it sets up to the ball. Luscious feel off the face with a high trajectory. I was able to hit it straight, or draw and fade it a little, and it was pretty forgiving, too.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Extremely easy to hit. I like the clean look, and the ball jumps off the face. You can hit it off the deck or off tee. It's top five for me.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Love the simplicity of the head. Just blank-slate approach. Modern. Mis-hits performed very well. It's not as long as some other hybrids, but it's consistent.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
It sits square at address because of the smaller head. You have to hit it pure to get it to perform. Not that forgiving.
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