A-Grind Fairways & Hybrids

Batman1971 · July 12, 2015

Hey

Wondering who has had some experience with these ?

corky · July 13, 2015

I have an A-grind 15deg 3 wood,with a GD AD MJ shaft, it replaces an aging Sonartec and does this with aplomb. There is a link between Royal Collection(Sonartec)'and A-grind in that they share a designer.

In short it looks similar in terms of shape and feels very much the same but seems to actually go a tad further but this may be due to the shaft.

After using it for a couple of months it's Firmly in the bag.

Batman1971 · July 13, 2015

Hey Corky ,
Thanks for the feedback .
I'm thinking of trying this FW and a hybrid as well .
I've never used a Sonartec or RC fairway before .
How would you describe the A-Grind's forgiveness , feel , launch and spin ?
Is there any other FW that you could liken it to ?

corky · July 14, 2015

Have played the Sonartec exclusively for the past 8 or 9 years.... So I don't have anything else I could compare the A grind to. it is a managing steel feel that has that crisp sound and feel I also have a ti headed epon 5 wood that is very muted in comparison, I prefer the A grind,

In terms of launch/trajectory it is what I call mid, easy to launch off the fairway, but which shaft you pair it with is the deciding factor imho. I guess by today's standard the head is small but compared to the Sonortecit is a shade larger, which makes it slightly more forgiving, the sweet spot is fairly good sized but you know when you've missed it.

Wasn't sure I liked the Matt finish crown but it has grown on me,