Our New Fourteen Hi610 Driving Irons have arrived and they look amazing. I have had the opportunity to hit these several times since they were announced back in Feb. The new Hi610 T.S was just released this week and we are pleased to finally say that all pre orders have been filled. So what’s the deal with driving irons? Some players prefer hybrid wood style clubs to fill that gap above their longest irons while others like myself prefer the driving iron style of golf club. Many people ask which one is better and in my opinion it boils down to what do you hit better, long irons or fairway wood? In my case I can hit a wood longer but my dispersion is no where near as tight as a driving iron, another aspect that makes me lean toward them is that they make a fine replacement of 3 & 4 irons. Now day’s I purchase iron sets 5-PW and mix in some driving irons.
In previous years the driving iron trend has faded in and out. Fourteen first made big waves on the JPGA then later we say players like Ernie Els, David Duval and more recently Matt Kuchar playing prototype tour only versions. In my bag I have been gaming the Srixon Z-UTi and love it. I actually prefer the setup and feel over the new Fourteen. I have not done a head to head review yet but I do know I like the trajectory and forgiveness of the new Fourteen Hi610 T.S better. Above I have the Srixon Z-UTi on the left and the new Hi610 T.S on the right. The Fourteen is shorter heel to toe, features a thicker more rounded top line and sole. Stay tuned for a full head to head review.
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My Utitliy woods work for me but never gave the driivng irons a chance yet. Are there any advantages for the driving iron compared to the wood? Or is it personal preference?
Man ive been waiting for the release of this and also the review too.