As someone who played with a full set of hybrids for a number of years I used to carry a "normal" gap wedge and lob wedge for shots around the green and bunkers. Also, work your yardages out on a driving range!
Bingo. I have a 52, 56, and 60 in my bag along with a boatload of hybrid irons. It seems like Rick was intentionally handicapping himself here for the sake of content.
Yes. I have been using a set of Cleveland hybrid irons for years but they look less and less like hybrids as you progress to the shorter clubs. I happily use the hybrid SW out of bunkers and within 100 yards of the green but I have also bought 50 and 60 degree wedges
It's amazing how hindsight is always 20-20, huh? You 30 handicap hackers always seek to know exactly what Rick should have done. I think all of you should start your own TH-cam Golf channel and see how many subscribers you will get with your Break 100 videos every Friday. Lol
One thing I will always defend about Rick, is that every video I've ever watched by him, he's never sold himself out. If he does poorly with a packaged set, he'll let us know. And I don't remember a single instance when I've had to mash the fast forward button because he's inserted a 30-45 second advert in the middle of his round. One thing you can truly rely on Rick for is the ability to hit play and truly sit back and chill for the full duration of his round 👍
This is exactly why I love watching Rick’s content. I love seeing him play golf in interesting and unique ways. I haven’t watched a full video of him playing regular golf in a while. To me this is peak Rick Shiels. I love watching him try new things on the golf course.
I agree. I liked Rick the best when he was doing challenges and using funky equipment. Nothing against Rick, but he’s just not good enough or entertaining enough for me to watch him play a full round of “normal” golf
@@fontyyy funny you should say something along those lines...I am lefty. I'm not Phil Mickelson. And I am most definitely HIM with a wedge in my hands 😉 I've broken many a heart in a skins game with my 60 degree wedge 😅 Its disgusting to be frank. In the best way possible, It's diabolical. .But words are just words. And who would even watch if I did post videos 😂 But some random ppl are that good. And they're not pros. It drives my brother nuts how I can take weeks to months, or even years off and come back and just shoot mid to upper 80s after a long hiatus 🙃 This year, I'm actually trying to go twice a week. Last few years been hectic. New puppy. House projects etc..This year. . .Is MY year 😊 It's the best medicine getting back into golf consistently ❤❤ Total mood booster 😊😊 anyways, Your point is still valid. And just like everybody I have my strengths on the course and my weaknesses. But a wedge is something I get such pleasure from. It's always on. Always... Now because I posted this. I'm sure my next round I'll flub it 😂😂 Anyways, cheers! Have a great season 👍
I’ve been paired up with a few older gentlemen, that were using all hybrids. They had no issue from the sand, or any shorter shot. It just takes time to get used to them.
I love my Cleveland launcher halo XLs, though I carry 3 wedges too. As a high handicapper they give some much confidence, highly recommend them. Glad to see Rick giving hybrids a plug.
Chipping and round the green even with something like Cleveland HB's which are all hollow takes practice, if you catch it right in the middle it pops off like you've swung 20% faster, if you catch it out of the bottom, it's just normal. I game the old Cleveland Highbores, but I've got traditional 8i and lower.
Hey rick i damaged my shoulder a coupler years ago and thought golf was over as I can't swing full any more. Hybride irons have brought the love of the game back to me. Take a bit of getting used to but love them. Great vide
Cleveland golf did the same thing but it gets more progressively like a hybrid the longer the club gets. Might wanna try that, bc the wedges and shorter irons are more normal
I’ve wondered for years why Rick has been so hesitant to replace long irons with hybrids. It’s about shooting low so don’t be afraid to make the golf a little easier. Tour pros put them in the bag, there’s no shame in it! Those 4 and 5 hybrid shots looked effortless. With all due respect, better than most 4-5 iron shots I’ve seen him hit
Another awesome video Rick. I think the key to these are for newbie’s like me (I have the Ram hybrid set). I can slow down my swing and have better control but still hit a decent distance. Interesting enough the Ram set has a standard 56 sand wedge and I’ve added a standard 60 lob wedge as well.
Nice play! You should do a "Break 75" on one of the courses where you didn't with a set of Hybrid Irons but keeping your SW and LW in the bag. That could be a fun test of these game improvement clubs.
Good video, Rick. I like having a 4H and 5H in place of my long irons (never really hit them well), but keep my short irons and wedges for a bit more control and spin when I’m in closer.
Great video, as always. Suggestion: maybe get a general idea of how far the clubs will go before starting the round. Hit a few off your launch monitor. The point of the video is "do these make golf easier". Answer - not if you fly every green by 20 yards bc it's too much club.
Hot take, I think above 15 handicaps should have hybrids up to the PW then a thick soled SW. Makes striking the ball and the game overall easier in my opinion. Plus the hybrid PW could be the main chipping club since it’s hard to fat, as well most people can’t and don’t need to hit high soft chips very often except in bunkers which is where the SW comes in. It’s what I and several friends started with and we all went roughly from scoring 110-120 to low 90s in 2-3 months. Getting a ball in play and with good course management is more important so playing with something easy to hit is the way to go. Love the videos like these Rick
Nice set o' clubs Rick and that was a cool round. Been using hybs for almost 2 years now, Full set 3-PW combined with cavity back wedges. I'll never touch another set of regular irons nor my other sets of blade wedges (gave'em away anyways, LOL). They're easier to hit from ANY turf, go longer, higher and flight straight. If needed there's no problem working the ball or hitting'em under the wind or trees. And yar right, they're lighter. I lov'em! Weird thing is I used to aim at the trees to get outta the woods, I mean, you gotta be so good to hit a tree aiming at it, most likely it would be a miss, but with hybrids it's different as you'll hit the darn tree not 2 outta 3, but 3 outta 2 every time! Gladly nowadays these guys keep me away from the woods LOL
I'm a senior golfer and I've been using a full set of hybrids for a couple of years. its still about knowing your distances. they definitely make it easier for me.
I am 38 and have several bulging disc in my back and have so much pain when I golf that I got a 5,6 and 7 hybrid and they’re hands down my favorite clubs in the bag and my back doesnt hurt near as much putting easy swings with my hybrids instead of coming down compressing the balls with irons. The Callaway AI Smoke HL hybrids are game changers for me.
So much fun to watch! Just a thought m8. . . .but perhaps a trip to the range first to get some numbers on your distances would have served you well before knocking around the course with those :) As a disabled golfer using mobility aids, I think these hybrid irons could really help my game!
Ive only watched first hole but that second shot wasnt club issue. Would you use a full set of hybrid clubs except your wedges if would shoot lower scores?
Great to seeing you having fun Ricky, can't wait to see you and Pete going head to head.. Need more of the four amigos in the near future.. 18 hole stroke play.. The longer the videos the better 🙂
When I think of hybrid irons I think of the Cleveland Halo or the Cobra Rails, not what you’re using. Would love to see a video on those if you haven’t already.
Back in 1977 I played a round with another fellow who had all wood clubs. His wedge was about 8 inches long due to the slope of the face and the bottom was curved to match the arc of of swing. Even his putter had a wood head.
Without the obvious pitfalls of the wedges around the green, this should show people that a bit of forgiveness will help your game... Even a PGA pro is playing well with them
Noticed Rick wasn’t using “Old Rusty” the Ping putter. I’m still in disbelief that a $2000 (full experience) Ping putter rusted the first time Rick used it in damp conditions. 😮 🤘😎 RS
Something about Taylor made sells me But very new to golf So finding out what my favorite kind of ball is, trying to stay with the same one. My clubs are Nike and they’re relatively great for me, should get them fitted! Love all the brands it’s tough because I feel like it depends on my swing style idk much yet love golfing
Would love to see you try it again after taking a little time to practice with the higher lofted clubs. Take away all the strokes the wedges cost you and you had a pretty good round going
Just started watching and on the first hole pulls driver!! Why not 200 yard and then 100 yard shot to a) test the clubs and b) play sensible to score (as Golf Sidekick would to shoot par).
Bro, this has bothered me for so long. I guarantee Rick could score better if his course management was better. Golf sidekick is so smart with course management. He helped me shoot a miracle round of 82, and I was a 14 handicap at the time, and I barely make it 200 yards off the tee!! Course management works, and I really hope Rick learns that one day
Totally agree. Love Rick’s channel, but Golf Sidekick is the channel to watch to learn course management to shoot lower, with the swing you have. That is so relatable to us amateurs! Would love to see Rick try that approach to see the difference in his scores.
My 3-wood or Hybrid rarely is better off the tee than driver, so why lose distance? I think Ricks course management was fine here - only he should have worked out the distances of the hybrids in advance. Enjoyed this vm.
Maybe, but playing the first hole with two sensible shots to avoid a very difficult chip with SW would be better course management? Rick is good from that 120-140 yards so why not leave that distance and take less risk off the tee?
The head covers do match your signature hat, so that's a plus at the very least. Probably strange not hearing the heads bounce off one another as you walk to the next shot
I tried hybrids. Did not work well for me. I instead switched to woods, down to 7 wood, irons after that. I love this combo. I hit the woods much, much better than the longer irons. My golf buddy has a full set of hybrids, but has a regular sand wedge and 60 degree wedge. He does well with that combination. Everyone is different, so use what makes you score the best.
Would really like to see you do a comparison between Cleveland Halo and Tour Edge Hot Launch E523, I wouldn’t say that they are a true Hybrid , more like a hybrid and iron love child…
I've been playing the Ping G hybrids 3 through 6 for 5 years and added the G425 7 last year. I will never go back to irons above the 8 again. Since playing these hybrids my scores have gone from upper 80's to upper 70's.
Love this video. Would really like to see you go for it with a full bag including 4- W hybrids plus your traditional wedges for close to the green. I’ve always wondered if really good golfers are held back by their ego. I feel like one day someone will break with tradition and play a tour event that way.
After 2 years golfing, I finally decide to put my iron from 9 (130), P (120) and Gap (110) only and wedges 50, 56 & 60. The remaining clubs are hybrid 6-3 (cover from 140 onwards) and driver. My current hc is 14.4, hence it works well for me. My confidence from 140 is more with hybrids than iron.
Loved that video, more hybrids please! They're usually used cos they're forgiving. For that reason I'd love to see Cleveland or Wilson hybrids rather than what looks like a gold painted novelty set. For what it's worth the hybrid users I know all use standard iron wedges and 9s.
Hi, thanks for the videos. If you see this and you're looking for video ideas it would be great to see you compare the Cleveland and Wilson game improvement irons. Thanks
My first set of clubs had hybrids 4-6. They were fantastic. I've watched several other golf you tubers try hybrids and they all concur with you: hybrids are great for 3-9 but then switch to real wedges.
This was great fun to watch. I have two hybrids a 5 and a 6. As this is my first ever set of clubs I had no idea that hybrids were at all unusual, I just accepted the set as it was. I like using them but as I’m a total novice they are just what I’ve become accustomed to. I always enjoy Rick’s no nonsense style of video, very entertaining.
My dad had back surgery and is over 70. He recently switched to hybrids all the way down to an 8 iron. It's been amazing because he can keep playing even as his speed and flexibility has dropped a ton.
Enjoyed that, these all hybrid sets are a godsend for anyone like me who can't stop shanking....if you don't care what other golfers think then you'll find the game easier with these.....but Rick's right about the wedges, especially sand....need a normal one for chips and bunkers
At 61, having only played golf for 3 years and always struggling with most of the irons I really want a set of these or something similar. I would keep my current 5 wood (it's sweet), SW and putter and I feel like I could get my score down after a bit of practice with them.
I don't know about having hybrids in the scoring clubs, but there's a strong argument to be made that lots of high handicappers could improve their medium-game by replacing clubs up to 7 iron with hybrids. The problem may be overcoming the golf ego of having 4 or 5 hybrids in the bag! I'm a 6 handicap with good clubhead speed, and 4 years ago I replaced my 4 and 5 irons with hybrids. I get teased about it from my golf buddies, but it's worth having a high, straight, boring ball flight from 190 yards out!
For me, I currently rotate through my bag, depending on the course, driver, 3, 5 woods, 3, 4 hybrids, then 5-9 irons, and an asortment of wedges. Old school Odyssey Ice Hot. The hybrids are great, I occasionally swap in 3 and 4 irons just because. Maybe you should consider it. At least you have the space and the sym to figure out you're gapping and create the best 2024 set for your game. I know i need to take a look now that weather is breaking in NY
I've had a set of these clubs for a few years, I even got the driver and 3w, I find that they go 20 yards further than my old irons, but I have put my old wedges back in the bag
Better idea next time...use your own wedges, only use hybrids from pitching wedge to long hyhrids. Driver, putter obviously. I think would be surprised. No need to use the hybrid sand wedge, that's silly. If cost is a concern, just use a cheap wedge set like lazrus or kirkland.
I bot a set of the Forgan of St. Andrews hybrids. But I actually got on well with the 7 to PW better than the 3 to 6, which did not go as long as my Cobra One Length irons. 🤔 By the way...would like to see you review the Caley irons, and the RAM irons, which are both less than half the price of the big name manufacturers
I played with an older fella today using a full set of these hybrid irons. He had a bladed sand wedge in there in case he got into bunkers or wierd lies, but otherwise made great use out of them. He wasn't swinging hard, but every single shot got in the air and went straight. He went round in about +8 or +9... So totally usable, but you'd have to adapt to them.
I struggle with irons especially long irons and want to use something like this. Maybe you should use them until 9 iron then normal clubs. I bet you would have a good round.
When I was growing in the late 60s, there was an older guy at our course who used to play golf with a full set of woods and no irons, way before the invention of hybrids, with a 15 wood being the highest lofted club in the bag. My dad and I played with him several times and he was deadly with his woods. I don't remember him ever missing a fairway or green and he would always be par or better. In fact, he once told me that he was getting tired of golf because it was too easy. What a nice "problem" to have.
Nothing to with them being "too strong". More that you didn't spend any time gapping their yardages. The first two holes were completely "user error" 😉
Great video Rick. I’d be interested seeing you play a course with super game improvement clubs (non hybrid) on the first 6 holes, Player’s distance irons on 6 holes then blades on the remaining 6 holes.
You probably should have gapped your distances on the practice range before taking those hybrids on the course. Once you get 65 or more years on you, you'll definitely love those hybrids.
Put off watching this for a few days but, as always, very entertained with this post. Pretty obvious with back spin being absent. I really enjoyed your post with Bryson and the head start of 10 strokes about 3 months ago. Really pleasing therefore that ½ way though the Masters, Bryson is sharing the lead !
Good to see you review some clubs that might be good for us high handicapers. I like Matt's review of Eleven golf clubs. I liked them. I would never use a hybrid for my wedges but the rest of the clubs for sure.
I used a set when playing in the US, you can use 3-9 without issue, I'd not use it for PW or SW .. but it allows you to carry D, hybrid irons, PW, SW, Putter.. imho :)
The driver-hybrid-hybrid was fun to watch. I'd never be able to pull hybrid for an eagle putt, as I've only had two, but it made for great content. I also think Rick would have gone under 75 on 18 after adjusting to how far the shorter hybrids were going.
Great video, Rick. Love your “experimental” content. Gives us all something to think about but mostly it is just fun. I wouldn’t expect many to change to playing with hybrids exclusively but perhaps there is a place for one or a few in every bag.
still kind of new to golf, have some cheap older prostaff wilsons from my dad. He also has a touredge 4iron-wood in there that i love. Thought id look up to see where i can get some more. Realized that that they are not super common clubs that are made.
I'm 73 and play to about a 25 handicap. My current set has 4, 5, and 6 hybrids then 7 thru lob wedge. The lowest numbers are much easier to hit for me than my old 3, 4, or 5 iron. There are times when I miss my trusty 6 iron though.
Hi Rick, I have a 4 Wazaki hybrid and it is very good. My friends call it the Blue wand and it’s great for tee off and fairways / chipping. Being a biginner it makes things easier for me. I like the interesting Pw hybrid and might get one.
Thanks Rick for this plus the original review - you seem to be the only person to have done so. I didn't know about these sets so got me researching. There are loads on the 'pricier' Eleven set but I wondered if you have considered doing one on the Forgan of St Andrews F35 set which seem to be the cheapest on Amazon? There are reasonable reviews from those who have bought them. As always, your reviews are much valued. (Sorry if you're seeing this again but my original comment seems to have disappeared.)
I came to this realization a few weeks ago when I played a round with a 4 and 5 demo qi max hybrids. Hit some shots that I could not with my irons. I ordered the 3,4,5 and 6 qi max hybrids. Just got them a few days ago.
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As someone who played with a full set of hybrids for a number of years I used to carry a "normal" gap wedge and lob wedge for shots around the green and bunkers.
Also, work your yardages out on a driving range!
Bingo. I have a 52, 56, and 60 in my bag along with a boatload of hybrid irons. It seems like Rick was intentionally handicapping himself here for the sake of content.
@@jemiller226Rick could have saved at least 4 strokes with traditional wedges, and that was just the first 2 holes.
Yes. I have been using a set of Cleveland hybrid irons for years but they look less and less like hybrids as you progress to the shorter clubs. I happily use the hybrid SW out of bunkers and within 100 yards of the green but I have also bought 50 and 60 degree wedges
Clearly this was meant to be a fun novelty video just to put out some content. Can't blame him for not "working out his yardages" given that.
It's amazing how hindsight is always 20-20, huh? You 30 handicap hackers always seek to know exactly what Rick should have done. I think all of you should start your own TH-cam Golf channel and see how many subscribers you will get with your Break 100 videos every Friday. Lol
One thing I will always defend about Rick, is that every video I've ever watched by him, he's never sold himself out. If he does poorly with a packaged set, he'll let us know. And I don't remember a single instance when I've had to mash the fast forward button because he's inserted a 30-45 second advert in the middle of his round.
One thing you can truly rely on Rick for is the ability to hit play and truly sit back and chill for the full duration of his round 👍
This is exactly why I love watching Rick’s content. I love seeing him play golf in interesting and unique ways. I haven’t watched a full video of him playing regular golf in a while. To me this is peak Rick Shiels. I love watching him try new things on the golf course.
You need to get out of your bedroom a bit more Ashton. Try talking to a girl or something.
I agree. I liked Rick the best when he was doing challenges and using funky equipment. Nothing against Rick, but he’s just not good enough or entertaining enough for me to watch him play a full round of “normal” golf
“That should be phenomenal” as it rolls off the back of the green lol 😂
Phenominally similar to all of his short game😂😂 25 years of golf and the man still can't hit chips😂
40 yard chip lands it 6' from the hole and expects it to stop, who do you think you are? Bloody Phil Mickelson with a 60° and god given talent?
Followed by: "this is going to require some great skill" as he duffs one 3 feet. (still a great round Rick)
Hey Kal-El … to some of us “mere mortals”, clubs that go too high and too far, sound like a dream come true!
@@fontyyy funny you should say something along those lines...I am lefty. I'm not Phil Mickelson. And I am most definitely HIM with a wedge in my hands 😉 I've broken many a heart in a skins game with my 60 degree wedge 😅 Its disgusting to be frank. In the best way possible, It's diabolical. .But words are just words. And who would even watch if I did post videos 😂 But some random ppl are that good. And they're not pros. It drives my brother nuts how I can take weeks to months, or even years off and come back and just shoot mid to upper 80s after a long hiatus 🙃 This year, I'm actually trying to go twice a week. Last few years been hectic. New puppy. House projects etc..This year. . .Is MY year 😊 It's the best medicine getting back into golf consistently ❤❤ Total mood booster 😊😊 anyways, Your point is still valid. And just like everybody I have my strengths on the course and my weaknesses. But a wedge is something I get such pleasure from. It's always on. Always... Now because I posted this. I'm sure my next round I'll flub it 😂😂 Anyways, cheers! Have a great season 👍
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haha, robinson is the worst for word salad tho.
A new Rickism is born
So ole Tom Morris found a farthing, not a lot of money, yet he was the richest man, for he was out playing golf and that is priceless..!
Made me LOL too 😂
Came here to say the same thing lol!
I’ve been paired up with a few older gentlemen, that were using all hybrids. They had no issue from the sand, or any shorter shot. It just takes time to get used to them.
well id say thats who these are designed for just getting back the yards you lose naturally with age.
I love my Cleveland launcher halo XLs, though I carry 3 wedges too. As a high handicapper they give some much confidence, highly recommend them. Glad to see Rick giving hybrids a plug.
Maybe a yardage session before playing would have been handy 🤔
wants to break par on the back 9 but cant do it with his regular clubs....
@@samueltaylor7354lmfao you have multiples comments on this channel and EVERY one is negative, yet you watch every video 🤷♂️
Chipping and round the green even with something like Cleveland HB's which are all hollow takes practice, if you catch it right in the middle it pops off like you've swung 20% faster, if you catch it out of the bottom, it's just normal.
I game the old Cleveland Highbores, but I've got traditional 8i and lower.
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Hey rick i damaged my shoulder a coupler years ago and thought golf was over as I can't swing full any more. Hybride irons have brought the love of the game back to me. Take a bit of getting used to but love them. Great vide
Cleveland golf did the same thing but it gets more progressively like a hybrid the longer the club gets. Might wanna try that, bc the wedges and shorter irons are more normal
I’ve wondered for years why Rick has been so hesitant to replace long irons with hybrids. It’s about shooting low so don’t be afraid to make the golf a little easier. Tour pros put them in the bag, there’s no shame in it! Those 4 and 5 hybrid shots looked effortless. With all due respect, better than most 4-5 iron shots I’ve seen him hit
Another awesome video Rick. I think the key to these are for newbie’s like me (I have the Ram hybrid set). I can slow down my swing and have better control but still hit a decent distance. Interesting enough the Ram set has a standard 56 sand wedge and I’ve added a standard 60 lob wedge as well.
Loving the on course review. Clearly, hybrids, up to 9, plus proper wedges would benefit many golfers! Eye-opening. Bravo Rick!
Nice play! You should do a "Break 75" on one of the courses where you didn't with a set of Hybrid Irons but keeping your SW and LW in the bag. That could be a fun test of these game improvement clubs.
Good video, Rick. I like having a 4H and 5H in place of my long irons (never really hit them well), but keep my short irons and wedges for a bit more control and spin when I’m in closer.
I feel like this goes to show when you're having fun and not expecting alot you play your best! keep it up m8
Enjoyed this one. Something light hearted and a bit different. Great to watch but would have preferred a break 75 with them.👏
So much fun… love to see Rick relaxed and enjoying it
Great video, as always.
Suggestion: maybe get a general idea of how far the clubs will go before starting the round. Hit a few off your launch monitor.
The point of the video is "do these make golf easier".
Answer - not if you fly every green by 20 yards bc it's too much club.
A chilled out, happy Rick, nice one
Hot take, I think above 15 handicaps should have hybrids up to the PW then a thick soled SW. Makes striking the ball and the game overall easier in my opinion. Plus the hybrid PW could be the main chipping club since it’s hard to fat, as well most people can’t and don’t need to hit high soft chips very often except in bunkers which is where the SW comes in.
It’s what I and several friends started with and we all went roughly from scoring 110-120 to low 90s in 2-3 months. Getting a ball in play and with good course management is more important so playing with something easy to hit is the way to go.
Love the videos like these Rick
Nice set o' clubs Rick and that was a cool round. Been using hybs for almost 2 years now, Full set 3-PW combined with cavity back wedges. I'll never touch another set of regular irons nor my other sets of blade wedges (gave'em away anyways, LOL). They're easier to hit from ANY turf, go longer, higher and flight straight. If needed there's no problem working the ball or hitting'em under the wind or trees. And yar right, they're lighter. I lov'em! Weird thing is I used to aim at the trees to get outta the woods, I mean, you gotta be so good to hit a tree aiming at it, most likely it would be a miss, but with hybrids it's different as you'll hit the darn tree not 2 outta 3, but 3 outta 2 every time! Gladly nowadays these guys keep me away from the woods LOL
Really enjoyed a video of Rick just out on the course having a good time!
I'm a senior golfer and I've been using a full set of hybrids for a couple of years. its still about knowing your distances. they definitely make it easier for me.
Yep. I play Ping 3 thru 7 hybrids and my scores have dropped by 10 to 12 strokes.
I am 38 and have several bulging disc in my back and have so much pain when I golf that I got a 5,6 and 7 hybrid and they’re hands down my favorite clubs in the bag and my back doesnt hurt near as much putting easy swings with my hybrids instead of coming down compressing the balls with irons. The Callaway AI Smoke HL hybrids are game changers for me.
I will be 40 in a week, maybe I should look at adding a few hybrids. I have a similar issue.
@@tommyfraz. dude 5-7 hybrids have changed my game and I actually score better with easier swings. 130-200 with those are money.
So much fun to watch! Just a thought m8. . . .but perhaps a trip to the range first to get some numbers on your distances would have served you well before knocking around the course with those :)
As a disabled golfer using mobility aids, I think these hybrid irons could really help my game!
The club covers weren't the only colours catching my eye. Shout out to Rick's beard's dye-job :D
Ive only watched first hole but that second shot wasnt club issue. Would you use a full set of hybrid clubs except your wedges if would shoot lower scores?
Great to seeing you having fun Ricky, can't wait to see you and Pete going head to head.. Need more of the four amigos in the near future.. 18 hole stroke play.. The longer the videos the better 🙂
When I think of hybrid irons I think of the Cleveland Halo or the Cobra Rails, not what you’re using. Would love to see a video on those if you haven’t already.
Back in 1977 I played a round with another fellow who had all wood clubs. His wedge was about 8 inches long due to the slope of the face and the bottom was curved to match the arc of of swing. Even his putter had a wood head.
Rick Shiels irons changes through the years : blades, cavity backs, hybrids 🙃
Without the obvious pitfalls of the wedges around the green, this should show people that a bit of forgiveness will help your game... Even a PGA pro is playing well with them
Great fun video but you’d need to put a proper 56 or 60 in the bag for round the greens!
Noticed Rick wasn’t using “Old Rusty” the Ping putter. I’m still in disbelief that a $2000 (full experience) Ping putter rusted the first time Rick used it in damp conditions. 😮
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Love the video. Personally would love to see some of the other hybrid irons from more well known brands such as the Cobra, Wilson or Cleveland models.
Ping have the 2 thru 7 hybrids.
Something about Taylor made sells me
But very new to golf
So finding out what my favorite kind of ball is, trying to stay with the same one.
My clubs are Nike and they’re relatively great for me, should get them fitted!
Love all the brands it’s tough because I feel like it depends on my swing style idk much yet love golfing
I have the Thomas Golf version. Mine go up to Lob wedge and it works great in the bunkers.
Would love to see you try it again after taking a little time to practice with the higher lofted clubs. Take away all the strokes the wedges cost you and you had a pretty good round going
Just started watching and on the first hole pulls driver!! Why not 200 yard and then 100 yard shot to a) test the clubs and b) play sensible to score (as Golf Sidekick would to shoot par).
Bro, this has bothered me for so long. I guarantee Rick could score better if his course management was better. Golf sidekick is so smart with course management. He helped me shoot a miracle round of 82, and I was a 14 handicap at the time, and I barely make it 200 yards off the tee!! Course management works, and I really hope Rick learns that one day
Totally agree. Love Rick’s channel, but Golf Sidekick is the channel to watch to learn course management to shoot lower, with the swing you have. That is so relatable to us amateurs! Would love to see Rick try that approach to see the difference in his scores.
My 3-wood or Hybrid rarely is better off the tee than driver, so why lose distance? I think Ricks course management was fine here - only he should have worked out the distances of the hybrids in advance.
Enjoyed this vm.
Maybe, but playing the first hole with two sensible shots to avoid a very difficult chip with SW would be better course management? Rick is good from that 120-140 yards so why not leave that distance and take less risk off the tee?
No one, and I mean no one, come to this channel for nice, boring, sensible golf. It’s the journey that we enjoy most!
Hey Rick! Can you test the Cleveland HB irons. I'd like to see how you do with those!
Excellent vid Rick 👌
I use Cobra darkspeed hybrids from 2 - 5......absolutely love them.
Then I use Cobra darkspeed irons from 6 - 9 SW,PW,GW 👌
The head covers do match your signature hat, so that's a plus at the very least. Probably strange not hearing the heads bounce off one another as you walk to the next shot
I tried hybrids. Did not work well for me. I instead switched to woods, down to 7 wood, irons after that. I love this combo. I hit the woods much, much better than the longer irons. My golf buddy has a full set of hybrids, but has a regular sand wedge and 60 degree wedge. He does well with that combination. Everyone is different, so use what makes you score the best.
This is a good video. Personally I use 4/5 hybrid then 7-sw in the bag. I have always struggled with long irons.
Same bro
What do you swing for a 6?
@peytonford5989 I have a 6 iron in the bag but I'm crap with it. I bought a 6 hybrid (28 deg) but it goes as far as my 5 so I just have 5/4.
@@peytonford5989 I just use my 5 hybrid get around 170 with it.
All my yardages stop about 200
Would really like to see you do a comparison between Cleveland Halo and Tour Edge Hot Launch E523, I wouldn’t say that they are a true Hybrid , more like a hybrid and iron love child…
The tour edge bridges that gap especially well .. they just look like game improvement irons looking down instead of full on hybrids
Those both kinda sound like the Wilson Launchpad "irons".
Great video Rick, love to see that you are having fun. Cheers mate
I've been playing the Ping G hybrids 3 through 6 for 5 years and added the G425 7 last year. I will never go back to irons above the 8 again. Since playing these hybrids my scores have gone from upper 80's to upper 70's.
Love this video. Would really like to see you go for it with a full bag including 4- W hybrids plus your traditional wedges for close to the green. I’ve always wondered if really good golfers are held back by their ego. I feel like one day someone will break with tradition and play a tour event that way.
After 2 years golfing, I finally decide to put my iron from 9 (130), P (120) and Gap (110) only and wedges 50, 56 & 60. The remaining clubs are hybrid 6-3 (cover from 140 onwards) and driver. My current hc is 14.4, hence it works well for me. My confidence from 140 is more with hybrids than iron.
Thanks Rick. I agree that hybrid wedges are 'asking' a bit much. At least, the 'big stick' worked well when you used it.
Worked well playing him in to trouble where he didn't have a shot and killing his score???? Are you playing long drive challenge or golf?
Great video and content.
Interesting points about hybrids and how useful they can be in the bag.
Thank you RS
Loved that video, more hybrids please!
They're usually used cos they're forgiving. For that reason I'd love to see Cleveland or Wilson hybrids rather than what looks like a gold painted novelty set.
For what it's worth the hybrid users I know all use standard iron wedges and 9s.
Hi, thanks for the videos. If you see this and you're looking for video ideas it would be great to see you compare the Cleveland and Wilson game improvement irons. Thanks
My first set of clubs had hybrids 4-6. They were fantastic. I've watched several other golf you tubers try hybrids and they all concur with you: hybrids are great for 3-9 but then switch to real wedges.
Another awesome video Rick and great to see you on form again, thanks for the upload 👍🏻❤️
This was great fun to watch. I have two hybrids a 5 and a 6. As this is my first ever set of clubs I had no idea that hybrids were at all unusual, I just accepted the set as it was. I like using them but as I’m a total novice they are just what I’ve become accustomed to. I always enjoy Rick’s no nonsense style of video, very entertaining.
It’s not that unusual! If they work well for you, don’t let people bully you into thinking otherwise
Another great video. I now have 3,5 and 7 hybrids in my bag. They’ve made a big difference to my game
My dad had back surgery and is over 70. He recently switched to hybrids all the way down to an 8 iron. It's been amazing because he can keep playing even as his speed and flexibility has dropped a ton.
No eagle sauce?😢
Surely any new clubs you would have to recheck club distances
love them so much love fun vids
pls do more of these like funny like no serious videos
Thks
keep it up!
The “sand wood” is my favorite
You can get a sand wood.Thomas Golf makes a 25 wood that has 55 degrees of loft.
Great video enjoyed that.....and hopefully see the Wilson's in the bag soon 👍
Enjoyed that, these all hybrid sets are a godsend for anyone like me who can't stop shanking....if you don't care what other golfers think then you'll find the game easier with these.....but Rick's right about the wedges, especially sand....need a normal one for chips and bunkers
At 61, having only played golf for 3 years and always struggling with most of the irons I really want a set of these or something similar. I would keep my current 5 wood (it's sweet), SW and putter and I feel like I could get my score down after a bit of practice with them.
I don't know about having hybrids in the scoring clubs, but there's a strong argument to be made that lots of high handicappers could improve their medium-game by replacing clubs up to 7 iron with hybrids. The problem may be overcoming the golf ego of having 4 or 5 hybrids in the bag!
I'm a 6 handicap with good clubhead speed, and 4 years ago I replaced my 4 and 5 irons with hybrids. I get teased about it from my golf buddies, but it's worth having a high, straight, boring ball flight from 190 yards out!
There's no room for ego in club choice. Ego just means you miss short.
For me, I currently rotate through my bag, depending on the course, driver, 3, 5 woods, 3, 4 hybrids, then 5-9 irons, and an asortment of wedges. Old school Odyssey Ice Hot. The hybrids are great, I occasionally swap in 3 and 4 irons just because. Maybe you should consider it. At least you have the space and the sym to figure out you're gapping and create the best 2024 set for your game. I know i need to take a look now that weather is breaking in NY
that putter is going to serve you well this year Rick, like you say the the longer hybrids can help a lot but totally agree about wedge shots
I've had a set of these clubs for a few years, I even got the driver and 3w, I find that they go 20 yards further than my old irons, but I have put my old wedges back in the bag
I am so jealous. What a beautiful course. Thank you for taking us along
Better idea next time...use your own wedges, only use hybrids from pitching wedge to long hyhrids. Driver, putter obviously. I think would be surprised. No need to use the hybrid sand wedge, that's silly. If cost is a concern, just use a cheap wedge set like lazrus or kirkland.
Rick you should do a break 75 with these but replace sw and pw with your normal wedges.
I bot a set of the Forgan of St. Andrews hybrids. But I actually got on well with the 7 to PW better than the 3 to 6, which did not go as long as my Cobra One Length irons. 🤔 By the way...would like to see you review the Caley irons, and the RAM irons, which are both less than half the price of the big name manufacturers
I played with an older fella today using a full set of these hybrid irons. He had a bladed sand wedge in there in case he got into bunkers or wierd lies, but otherwise made great use out of them.
He wasn't swinging hard, but every single shot got in the air and went straight. He went round in about +8 or +9...
So totally usable, but you'd have to adapt to them.
I struggle with irons especially long irons and want to use something like this. Maybe you should use them until 9 iron then normal clubs.
I bet you would have a good round.
When I was growing in the late 60s, there was an older guy at our course who used to play golf with a full set of woods and no irons, way before the invention of hybrids, with a 15 wood being the highest lofted club in the bag. My dad and I played with him several times and he was deadly with his woods. I don't remember him ever missing a fairway or green and he would always be par or better. In fact, he once told me that he was getting tired of golf because it was too easy. What a nice "problem" to have.
Nothing to with them being "too strong". More that you didn't spend any time gapping their yardages.
The first two holes were completely "user error" 😉
Great video Rick. I’d be interested seeing you play a course with super game improvement clubs (non hybrid) on the first 6 holes, Player’s distance irons on 6 holes then blades on the remaining 6 holes.
You probably should have gapped your distances on the practice range before taking those hybrids on the course. Once you get 65 or more years on you, you'll definitely love those hybrids.
Put off watching this for a few days but, as always, very entertained with this post. Pretty obvious with back spin being absent. I really enjoyed your post with Bryson and the head start of 10 strokes about 3 months ago. Really pleasing therefore that ½ way though the Masters, Bryson is sharing the lead !
I use 4-9 Thomas hybrids and I have some Ping i3s for my wedges. It works great for me. I am consistently 10-15 yards longer with them.
Good to see you review some clubs that might be good for us high handicapers. I like Matt's review of Eleven golf clubs. I liked them. I would never use a hybrid for my wedges but the rest of the clubs for sure.
I used a set when playing in the US, you can use 3-9 without issue, I'd not use it for PW or SW .. but it allows you to carry D, hybrid irons, PW, SW, Putter.. imho :)
Great video. I loved how much you seemed to be enjoying yourself.
The driver-hybrid-hybrid was fun to watch. I'd never be able to pull hybrid for an eagle putt, as I've only had two, but it made for great content. I also think Rick would have gone under 75 on 18 after adjusting to how far the shorter hybrids were going.
Good selling point with the weight in your bag... I have steel shafts, adds probably another 2-3 lbs to the bag, at least...
Great video, Rick. Love your “experimental” content. Gives us all something to think about but mostly it is just fun. I wouldn’t expect many to change to playing with hybrids exclusively but perhaps there is a place for one or a few in every bag.
At 60 some years old, I can still hit my 3 iron! I have an aversion to hybrids! Good video. ⛳
The putt with the hybrid for eagle was a fantastic bit of content Rick!
Get a Ping or Titleist hybrid. They can be adjusted to take some of the left off. I've had trouble hooking hybrids, but they seem to sit square
still kind of new to golf, have some cheap older prostaff wilsons from my dad. He also has a touredge 4iron-wood in there that i love. Thought id look up to see where i can get some more. Realized that that they are not super common clubs that are made.
I'm 73 and play to about a 25 handicap. My current set has 4, 5, and 6 hybrids then 7 thru lob wedge. The lowest numbers are much easier to hit for me than my old 3, 4, or 5 iron. There are times when I miss my trusty 6 iron though.
Good to see you putting well again
Hi Rick, I have a 4 Wazaki hybrid and it is very good. My friends call it the Blue wand and it’s great for tee off and fairways / chipping. Being a biginner it makes things easier for me. I like the interesting Pw hybrid and might get one.
Rick...that was so much fun...
Thanks mate...
Made me laugh after grafting on site all day...
That was brilliant
Thanks Rick for this plus the original review - you seem to be the only person to have done so. I didn't know about these sets so got me researching. There are loads on the 'pricier' Eleven set but I wondered if you have considered doing one on the Forgan of St Andrews F35 set which seem to be the cheapest on Amazon? There are reasonable reviews from those who have bought them. As always, your reviews are much valued. (Sorry if you're seeing this again but my original comment seems to have disappeared.)
I came to this realization a few weeks ago when I played a round with a 4 and 5 demo qi max hybrids. Hit some shots that I could not with my irons. I ordered the 3,4,5 and 6 qi max hybrids. Just got them a few days ago.
Great vid Rick. I’ve got Adams 4,5&6 hybrids. I’m high handicapper and not to hybrid wedges!
Quality content from RS.