Approach Hybrids - Are they legal?

[TORAIDER]

I'm interested in finding out if the approach wedge below is legal to play. I have mine set up with a steel shaft @ 35.5" and a regular round grip. I have a new found success around the greens with this club and have found my scoring drop substantially. Is it legal?

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/CCSE3903

http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/Golfsmith/CCSE3903_im_____0_gsi?hei=250&wid=250&op_sharpen=1

[el tigre]

The only potential problem I see is with this:

The new drafted sole design allows play for all lie conditions.

It looks like the pieces on the back of the sole could move, and one of the requirements for a legal clubhead is that "all parts must be rigid". Are those pieces fixed?? If so, then it looks OK to me.

You could try sending an email to Golfsmith.

[Weirfan]

All it is is a high lofted hybrid...........there is nothing in the design that would remotely make it illegal....why would you think it would be???????


parts of any club that come loose , move or break off during the course of useage are not illegal.....pieces of equipment fall off all the time...weights become loose....in the course of play

you are actually allowed to repair them or replace them ....

you cannot however make adjustments to a club to change its playing charateristics intentionally during play...ie: change weights in a head...add lead tape....etc

there is nothing illegal with this head

[TORAIDER]

All it is is a high lofted hybrid...........there is nothing in the design that would remotely make it illegal....why would you think it would be???????

To be honest Pete, I just did not know...:$ I don't hear about too many people using them, so discussions are scarce on this type of club. As easy as it is to use, I'm surprise it is not discussed a little more... :rolleyes:

I would recommend it for any high handicappers out there. I imagine this will be bagged for a long while, until such time I feel comfortable using a LW.

Thanks for the feedback!

[JEBS]

If the Lovett wedge is legal.... these must be!! They do not look any different that the Tour edge Bazooka iron woods.

[leftintherough]

It looks like the pieces on the back of the sole could move, and one of the requirements for a legal clubhead is that "all parts must be rigid". Are those pieces fixed?? If so, then it looks OK to me.

You could try sending an email to Golfsmith.

I've hand my hands on the back and they didn't move for me.

[el tigre]

I've hand my hands on the back and they didn't move for me. It seems fine to me then.

[Big Shooter]

parts of any club that come loose , move or break off during the course of useage are not illegal.....pieces of equipment fall off all the time...weights become loose....in the course of play

you are actually allowed to repair them or replace them ....

you cannot however make adjustments to a club to change its playing charateristics intentionally during play...ie: change weights in a head...add lead tape....etc

ask Jay Williamson, right? (this months Golf Digest) ;)

[Weirfan]

ask Jay Williamson, right? (this months Golf Digest) ;)

who's Jay Williamson??

is that the one with the old pic of Jack on the front....it's upstairs in the library but haven't read it yet.

[Big Shooter]

who's Jay Williamson??

is that the one with the old pic of Jack on the front....it's upstairs in the library but haven't read it yet.

Jay Williamson was the guy who LOST to Hunter Mahan in a playoff this year.
He was a Monday qualifier I believe.

Yes, it's the issue with Jack on front. ;)

[LowPost42]

Can you say Wishon 730CL? How about Wishon 785?

It's all good, Al. Enjoy your success!

[swaaain]

I have built several of these for women and they now refer to them as the MAGIC CLUB.

They are conforming and work very well for all game levels.

Just my 2 cents.

Jeff

[xander.uk]

Legal?...............Certainly

Useful?........not so sure on that 1.

The experts tell us these are easier to hit etc etc etc.....but i dont find hitting short to mid irons anymore difficult than hitting a club like that.

On the otherhand i would try to dissuade any1 from using 1 of these clubs if they felt comfortable with it.

[TORAIDER]

Useful?........not so sure on that 1.

On the otherhand i would try to dissuade any1 from using 1 of these clubs if they felt comfortable with it.

I primarily use it around the greens...I do not use it as a 8i replacement based on the loft of the club. I use it to replace a wedge around the greens. The sole width and loft make bump and runs much easier for me. I have more accuracy and control now and as a result my scores have dropped.

I think you meant to say that you would not try to dissuade someone from using something that works.

[xander.uk]

I use it to replace a wedge around the greens. The sole width and loft make bump and runs much easier for me. I have more accuracy and control now and as a result my scores have dropped.

I think you meant to say that you would not try to dissuade someone from using something that works.

That is what i meant yes :D i occasionally use my 23* hybrid for the same purpose

[hoganben]

I primarily use it around the greens...

Or you could use your foot. I call it the English Wedge. My Dad is highly skilled at it. At his age he doesn't even care if anyone catches him now. I think he is just glad to be alive enough to get caught. PS -he seems to do it better with those cheap plastic golf shoes you used to get at places like Zellers. I say used to because I don't think that he has bought new golf shoes in years. The "kiltie" and the rubber nubs on the sole are the giveaway. However, it is harder to execute after a few beers-careful you don't kick it in the sand.