Hippo Plus LH 3 Wood

Advantages: Cheap,easy to use and well made
Disadvantages: Not suited to all golfers. Not for the experts!

...OK, so by now you should know my new passion is golf. Golf is a game I always imagined old men playing with nothing better to do than while away their retirement coffers on expensive sets of clubs. Well, not true. In fact, players like Sergio Garcia and Tiger woods have done a lot to popularise it with the younger set. When im at my local driving range, it always shocks me as to how many children are playing. However, good golf clubs cost some serious money. A set of good quality irons will set you back many hundreds of pounds. Or so I thought. I managed to pick my set of Hippo Irons up for a grand total of $79 at Edwin Watts Golf Store in Orlando on my recent trip to Florida (www.edwinwatts.com) and I think it is the best £50 I have ever spent. Yes. £50. This is a £200 set of golf clubs so if you have a credit card, you... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, great sweet spot
Disadvantages: My playing partners call me Hippo

...As a 27 handicapper, I bought these clubs new from the local shop. The only reason I bought them where due to these particular clubs being 1" oversize. The clubs came with a reputation of 'forgiveness' and forgive they do. The sweet spot is large, a hacker like me can usually hit a good enough shot with the occassional beauty. They always feel fantastic when hitting the sweet spot. For some reason, I'm able to get heaps of spin from these clubs using standard Wilson staff balls. I've hit hard Australian greens and have stopped them dead. These clubs give a great feel and inspire confidence at address. I've couple the clubs with Hippo Impact 10.5 driver and a lofty five wood. Being a 27, the above points are important. I've found that having full confidence in my clubs has improved my game allready and will continue to do so.... Read review

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Advantages: Good quality. Easy to hit. Inexpensive.
Disadvantages: Not a lot!

...to hit for a young golfer with a slower swing speed than an adult. They can manage to generate a good hit and distance on a shot without having to swing the club so hard that they destroy the natural rhythm and balance of their swing, which will ALWAYS result in a very poor shot. The grips are rubber, which means they are long lasting, and are easily cleaned with a damp cloth and a bowl of hot water and washing up liquid. They cost me the grand total of €275 for a full set of nine clubs, (from 3-iron to sand wedge) which relate to a cost of just over €30 per club. And because I am a “valued” customer, they threw in a new golf umbrella and a six-pack of golf balls as an added bonus. (Heh, heh) ~ ~ My wee lass is absolutely delighted with her new set of clubs. (I bought her a new set of woods, a putter, and a new... Read review

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