Mark, Look in the GEA archives ( 4gea.com ) there are several threads about this head. Most like it.
The most prevalent reason for people liking/disliking these types heads appears to be their offset. Some heads just don't look right or set up properly to some people. (I have to thrown in face height as one thing I concern myself with).
The best thing to do, if you can, is to demo one (easier said than done in most cases :-)
My own search lead me to try a friend's 24* Tour Edge "Iron Wood" http://www.touredge.com/products/mens/ironwood.html (they also make a "Wood Iron" that is more Wood-like). It was heaven, for me, much better than Quick Strikes. I stole one on eBay for a total of $30. I got a Stiff flex, which as my friend's, played fairly soft. (Only OEM club in my bag, other than putter).
Feeling good, I got an 18* and a 16* (like new, $100 for both), also in Stiff. HOWEVER, these shaft's WEREN'T soft. The heads take .370 (iron) shafts. I tried a Mach 22 iron shaft and the 16* just wouldn't fly high. Then I read Wishon's description of his Traker shafts (also .370) and read that regular iron shafts aren't the answer for utility clubs (nor or wood shafts). I thought they were the solution until I heard they aren't available because of the Traker naming issue. (Still need to call and see if there is anyway to get one).
/Ed
Mark Linder wrote:
Now I'm talking to myself. Anyone here have any experience with the Dynacraft Jackaroo II?
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Linder Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 1:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Utility heads was ShopTalk: Two Ball Putters
I was hoping to find a 16* in this club due to the fact that I already have a 12* 3+wood and an 8.5* driver...I go from that to a 21.5* 3 iron in my old eye2 lofts. I need an intermediate club as well as a hopefully 200-225yd. club. And since I would like to add a gap wedge at 54* this year, that pretty well will take care of my 14 clubs. I'll probably start leaving a club in the car depending on the course I'm playing. Thanks for the info. I will look at Toms "long irons" too. Mark
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Greg Zachmann Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 11:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Utility heads was ShopTalk: Two Ball Putters
Hi Mark,
I have been using the 14 deg. Quick Strike and am very
comfortable with the lack of offset. I hit the club higher and
farther than my old Tommy Armour (dogleg offset) 345s 1 iron.
Just don't play the club too far forward or build it too long.
Don't have the numbers on the offset-see if you can get your
hands on one to look at.
You might want to check out Tom Wishon's Tracker "Long Irons". I
think I'll give his 17 deg. version a try along with the
matching shaft.
Good luck,
Greg
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Linder Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 9:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Utility heads was ShopTalk: Two Ball Putters
Hey Royce,
How much offset does this club have? I am seeing a lot of
these clubs with waaaay too much for me.
Thanks,
Mark
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Royce Engler Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 8:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE:Utility heads was ShopTalk: Two Ball Putters
Try the Snake Eyes QuickStrike from Golfsmith. I use
'em, and every one of my customers who has tried them
raves about them.
Royce
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Linder Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 11:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Two Ball Putters
Could anyone recommend a manufacturer of component
heads that makes a good utility head similar to the
Adams
or Taylor Made rescue. I have always hit these well
and have finally decided to add one or to to my bag. Mark Linder
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob Davis Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 11:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Two Ball Putters
Check here under Quest 2 ball putter.
http://www.golfcompplus.com/
Graham Little <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm looking for a good copy of the two ball
putter. I've been using the Hireko 4 ball
but it's too heavy for most golfers although
I've had good success with it as a belly
putter. Suggestions anyone?
Thanks
Graham
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