Hippo S305 Stand Bag

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

.... Performance? Well, I was a little sceptical. When I got out onto the course, I decided to give the complete set of irons a try. What I have found is as follows: 3, 4 and 5 Irons. Build for the longer distance, these clubs are more weighted towards the toe of the club head. When you make a contact with the ball, it initially feels like you are hitting a brick wall with the Hippo?s. Its just a matter of adjusting your swing for the club and remembering that the Hippo range does send every vibration through your body. This can be a good thing for ?feeling the ball? but a bad thing if you are shunting a lot. 6 and 7 Irons. These are possibly the most evenly weighted clubs but the cutt off between heel weighting and toe weighting seems to be somewhere between the 2. I find that the 6 is the most underused club in the bag and the 7 the most... Read review

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Advantages: Good durability, well made, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Only slight downside is they are a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for

...Another quality product from Ping. I have used this bag in all weathers throughout the winter and found it to be one of the best bags around. Pleanty of pocket space,clubs sit well at all times and stand is very secure. There are many different colours to chose from. Double carry strap is very comfy, can also be easily used as a cart bag to put on a trolley. Would also be very good on a trip abroad. I bought mine from my club pro, but they are widely available at good golf outlets. As good as any thing else on the market and is right up there with the best of any other makes. I can highly recommend this bag.... Read review

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