Equipment
New Adams DHY “driving hybrid” spotted
Check out the two new hybrids we spotted on the range at the Arnold Palmer Invitation — the Adams new DHY or “Driving Hybrid” and Super 9031 Proto Hybrid.
The DHY is a new shape for Adams, combining the look of a driving iron with the bulge-and-roll face construction that is used on the company’s hybrids. The company also engineered a slot in the sole in the DHY that it has used on its hybrids, fairway woods and drivers to increase forgiveness and ball speed.
The Super 9031 Proto Hybrid is a slimmer version of the company’s Super S and Super LS Hybrids, with a narrower sole and more angular toe. It’s reminiscent of Adams’ Pro Black hybrids, but includes a slot in the sole and crown of the club that should boost forgiveness and distance.
According to Adams reps, Jeff Overton has been testing the DHY and Super 9031 Proto hybrids, preferring the DHY when he wants to hit low shots with more roll and the Super 9031 Proto hybrid when he wants to hit higher shots that land softer. We also spotted Charlie Beljan testing the Super 9031 Proto hybrid.
In our forums, one user has shared and asked others to chime in with their favorite shots in the history of the PGA Tour. As one can imagine, the answers are as varied and unpredictable as the results produced during a chaotic Sunday finish.
@JoeSchmoe kicked things off by asking:
“1. Tom Watson’s chip-in from the rough at 17. US Open at Pebble in 1982. He was my hero already, that shot made him a superhero.
“2. Corey Pavin’s 2nd shot on hole 18, at Shinnecock also a US Open. 200+ yds out, needing to hold off Greg Norman. You could see it on his face, that shot had won the tournament.
“3. Bubba Watson’s shot from the trees at hole 10 in the playoff at the Masters in 2012. I don’t think even he could believe he did that.”
How about yours?
Our members in the forum have been offering up their own favorite memories. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- cdnglf: “Be the right club….today!”
- luke1333: “I must be from a younger generation than some of the others but the two that I won’t forget is Tiger’s 6 iron at the 2000 RBC Heritage out of the bunker and over the water on 18 to seal a win and then Rory’s 3 wood at the 2016 Irish open, similar shot, par 5 18th over water to win as well. Rory from the Masters last year too with the huge hooking shot on 15 is up there as well although not quite as impressive as the first two to me!”
- Shilgy: “A couple of my most memorable have not been mentioned….and both involve Tiger. Although the fact that I cannot positively identify the year on one of them probably deletes it from memorability.#1 Young Tiger ay the, what is now, AT&T proam…. I think it was 1998 the first year he played it. On a par 5 he had 270 for his second and I remember Feherty in amazement saying “he has an iron out, can’t believe he’s laying up.” Tiger rips a high cut 2 iron that lands almost pin high and stops like a wedge about 20ft from the pin. Feherty, for once, sis momentarily speechless. He then says something along the lines of he’s going to have to reser his thoughts on what’s possible.#2 May have been in one of the videos above but his shot from the fairway bunker…over trees, from a lie where he could barely get his footing. IIRC an iron from a bunker, terrible stance, high cut over trees. I think it was on 9 or 18.They were not the most important shots ever hit but they are two of my most memorable from a pure amazing golf shot standpoint.”
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue
Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi4D (22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD HY-75 S
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (4-5), P7MC (6-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Axiom 105 S
Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB09, 56-SB12, 60-LB08)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH S
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X #3
Shaft: LA Golf P-Series Soho
Grips: Golf Pride CPX Jumbo
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Asterisk Talley’s clubs here.
It is the middle of the year, and depending on how the year goes with success or learning experiences, it can be a grind. Speaking of grinds, little things like a fresh wedge in the bag can lift some spirits mid-season as one gears up for the summer. Much of that is on display this week at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, on the Korn Ferry Tour. Let’s take a look at a number of cool hand-stamped designs, colors, and customization.
Nickname hand stamp with a custom red theme on the flange.
A collegiate theme throughout the set of wedges here, with some color variation.
Custom paint fill here with a high level of skill, patience, and creativity.
Some motivation on the back of this wedge, along with a custom grind.
More custom colors with a musical twist.
The dancing initials for your name in your favorite colors are always a great staple for club customization.
Multi-color application and a custom design. Taking the time and effort to nail these down pays dividends when there is a second look in the bag as you pass by.
It’s fascinating to see how the game’s best players take their style off the course and bring it to their bag. Additions like this can help that little spark when it comes to committing to a shot when it is crunch time.
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Michael Benjamin
Jul 30, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Hit the 18 and 21… HOT. these are great. they are not ugly and severely offset like the majority of hybrids… they are more iron than hybrid. they are very svelte. don’t have to worry about hooking it. I hit the 18 DHY about 10 yards farther than my 18 Sonartech 5-wood. not going to give up my 5 wood though.
Augustine
Jul 3, 2013 at 10:46 am
Hit this at Golftown and wow – very hot off the face even when I wasn’t swinging that hard. That’s great knowing I don’t need to go after it to launch the ball, just put in a nice controlled swing and the club does the work for you.. The Matrix White Tie HX3 feels nice and balanced with this club.
I’m probably going to replace my 3-iron with a 21* and kick my Fourteen HI610h out of the bag!
Jack
Feb 24, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Shot in the dark… do you still have that 610h laying around?
Metrybill
Apr 17, 2013 at 8:31 pm
The Adams DHY hybrid. This has been done before, but non-conforming as I recall. A hybrid with bulge and roll. Brilliant. Even better with minimum, FWD low offset or onset.
I am not remotely interested in white or silver anything. Black looks confidant, intimidating and aggressive. White looks uninteresting, boring, non-plus, comfortable, unaccomplished and needy.
metrybill
Jun 10, 2013 at 8:40 pm
yes; hybrid-iron, with bulge and roll, low offset, slightly longer shaft. I like the idea. Let’s see how it performs, rough 1st and then fairway. This could be my 4-ron, one club only. metrybill
Mike
Apr 10, 2013 at 5:33 pm
DHY club goes in my bag. A beauty. If I can’t play it I will just look at it sitting nicely.
Michael B
Apr 7, 2013 at 7:09 am
The DHY looks like a black version of the old Controller iron even down to the “Roll and Bulge”. It’s true, everything old is new again…
jamie d
Mar 21, 2013 at 8:21 pm
i work at a golf store and my boss was telling me about some new adams driving hybrids that were smaller then the pro black… i guess these are it. i think he said they come out on april 1st for sale to the public
Jacob
Mar 22, 2013 at 12:05 am
April 1 2013 or 2014?!
Mike B.
Mar 21, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Boy are these nice looking clubs! The M.O.I. of the DHY must be sky high with the huge tungsten heel and toe weights behind the face.
The Proto looks like a more hybrid/less fairway look than the Super S. Looking forward to trying these when they become available. Kudos to Adam’s styling department on both these clubs.
J
Mar 21, 2013 at 5:55 pm
DHY… 21* and 24* please.
Dustin Browning
Mar 21, 2013 at 1:28 pm
I sure hope these are going to be released for the public to purchase at some later date.
Ben
Mar 21, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Uh, I want one of the DHY driving hybrids.
moses
Mar 21, 2013 at 11:58 am
I love this place.
A redux of previous models with the channel on the bottom. They probably have the super hot faces of the XTD heads. Adams makes the best hybrids imo. I have the Peanut and Super XTD Hybrid in my bag.