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Just swing the club, don’t give it any extra. Let the club do the work. It’s a fire and forget missile
The Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Hy-Wood
Hit a few bombs with the H-wood today. 227 off of the tee on 1, 235 on a downhill par 5 approach. I was itching to try the UW but it would be money wasted I believe. I cant fathom hitting it better than this.
JimmyOhio
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I owned the UW prior to the Hy-Wood. I really liked the UW but IMO the Hy-Wood was simply easier to hit. Similar distance but the ball flight and "point and shoot" accuracy was better in the Hy-Wood.
Ah, that makes more sense. Thanks
Carolina Golfer
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I practiced with the hywood. I choked down and played the ball back in my stance (one ball length) and my contact was much better. In the past I struggled with the heavenwood. I was worried about this carrying over to the hywood. After 40 years of playing it is hard to compute a 4 wood shaft with a 3 hybrid club head.
I have had a 4W in the bag this year basically for tee shots. I have taken it out and used the Hy-Wood off the tee today. I didn't miss the 4W and was in the same spots. That opens up a spot and put my 5I HB Launcher back in. makes for a more clear bad makeup for me. I am thinking of buying another Hy-wood for a back up unless they have plans to release an upgrade in a year or so.
JimmyOhio
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Love my Hy-Wood. Most consistent club in my bag. Point and shoot from 200 yards. I will never part with it.
Hywood has barely been out for a year… yeah I know that doesn’t mean anything nowadays
but it’s still probably my favorite club to hit.
Daytripper
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The grip doesn't have the counterweight. It is a weight stuck into the end of the shaft. You can buy counterweighted grips, here is one from Secret Grip: http://www.intheholegolf.com/Mercha...MIyNWbr7qP-gIVKClMCh3idgCkEAYYASABEgJZPfD_BwE
If you still haven't hit this club, you're doing yourself a disservice. Best hybrid available. Heck, maybe the best hybrid ever!
JimmyOhio
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It has some offset but regardless I can't seem to hit it anywhere but straight.
Carolina Golfer
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Do you guys do well with the hywood on tight lies or is it better suited for the rough and fluffy lies? I keep topping the ball on tight lies.
JimmyOhio
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I like it out of all lies but it is especially magical out of fluffy lies.
What shaft are you guys playing in the Hy-wood? Sounds like a great club.
No problem on tight lies, and I’ve had a bunch on some baked out courses this summer. Just have the ball a hair further back and it’s line drive city.
JimmyOhio
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The stock Project X Cypher. Love it. Great combo.
The stock shaft is fantastic and holds up to most swings. I know the conventional wisdom on golf boards is stock shafts are mediocre, especially for a brand like Cleveland that typically uses light flexible shafts. But it just works.
Thanks guys. Anyone see much difference between stiff and regular flex in the stock shaft? This hy-wood has got my attention.
Thanks guys. Anyone see much difference between stiff and regular flex in the stock shaft? This hy-wood has got my attention.
I have the Regular shaft. The Cypher is such a good shaft.
JimmyOhio
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Yep, regular shaft here. Although my driver has a stiff shaft I feel like the regular works well in this club. Keeps me from over swinging.Thanks guys. Anyone see much difference between stiff and regular flex in the stock shaft? This hy-wood has got my attention.