Pros:Easy out of the rough, long, maneuverable, great off the deck, goregeous to look at.
Cons: Winn grips. Can't wait until they wear a bit so I can change them.
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Most versitile hybrid I've tried
by NYlonghorn on September 30, 2010
Pros: Versitility, ball flight and ability to hit from difficult lies.
Cons: Not very forgiving.
Rating:
This hybrid is the best one I've tried out of nine others. The main reason is the shape of the head. Most hybrids have long flat leading edges that have a tendency to get caught up and twisted in heavier rough. The leading edge of the Bobby Jones hybrid is rounded, it is shaped like a small fairway wood, allowing the club to flow through the rough to make solid contact and get the ball airborne from heavy rough or the tightest of lies. The ball gets up quickly and stays up, not ballooning, and lands softly to hold the green. Also, a great new tool for chipping. A very versitile club that will have many uses. The only "con" is that it is not very forgiving. If you don't hit near the sweet spot you will lose more distance than you would with other hybrids. I would not recommend this hybrid to anyone with a handicap over 15-18, unless it's ability from any lie is so compelling that it over-rides its' lack of forgiveness.
Pros: Easy out of the rough, long, maneuverable, great off the deck, goregeous to look at.
Cons: Winn grips. Can't wait until they wear a bit so I can change them.
Rating:
I've tried lots of hybrids and gamed my Nickents for about 4 years. The rounded sole on the Bobby Jones hybrids looked good, but these are way beyond my expectation. I purchased the 19, 21 and 25 deg. Marvelous instruments.
Pros: Attractive Clubhead, Great Feel/Sound, Versatility, Stable Head
Cons: Smaller Contact Area can seem intimidating
Rating:
I'd give this club 4.5 stars of 5.
I love the look and feel of this club. It is very sweet. Because of the rounded sole, the sweetspot seems smallish. But that same rounded sole makes club playable from any lie. It is also useful as a chipping club off the green if that is your preference. The clubhead is designed with stability in mind - it is a soft triangle shape. The ball gets up, goes long, and lands softly with a sweet swing.
What happens on bad swings? Revamping my swing, I know what a bad swing looks like -- The ball still goes far, but not as high. It will go left. It doesn't like to go too far right. To tell you the truth, put this club in your hands and do not try to hit it hard. Try a smooth swing - Take your time -- it will go. The less effort, the better.
The stock shaft is by Rapport -- a good, quality shaft that Jesse Ortiz designed with Graphite Design in mind -- in other words, very smooth with some kick at the bottom. The stock shaft is about 73g and plays softer in my mind than the stated flex. What makes BJ an easy club to purchase is that you can contact their tour dept or customer service and request a different shaft. You can also ask them to measure the loft, and open, closed, square setup. I requested the 85 g version of the stock shaft.
The length of the shaft is about 1 inch over standard length. With the slightly heavier shaft, I had them cut the length by .5 inches.
In the past, I have played the 21, 25, and 30. I enjoyed the 21 with the stock shaft and hit memorable shots with it. At the moment, I am playing the 25 and have the BJ 5 wood at 20 degrees serving as a 2i-3i substitute.
While I am reviewing the classic hybrid, the Workshop Edition features a bendable hosel to adjust loft, lie, open, closed, etc. It is also slightly shallower and more stable than the classic according to Ortiz.
BJ makes quality clubs that look and feel great. Put a smooth, rythmic swing on the ball and it will go. Great clubs.
