I'm about to place an order for some Yamaha V forged wedges, but if I can make up my mind before I place that order, I'd also like to order a utility hybrid type club to replace my 3i. I can't just go test out any JDM product here in the the Midwest of US, so I have to get some good recommendations. My driver SS is 92-95, I have an extremely smooth transition so I don't load the shaft that much. I tend to scoop and pick the ball at impact (going to work on this) instead of hitting down w/ my irons. My mis**t is a fat shot, usually from poor weight transfer. I'm looking for a very versatile UTE, but more on the forgiving side than workable. It's usually very windy out here in Kansas, so anything that offers super high trajectory might mess me up, so I suppose a mid-mid/high trajectory would suit me best. Any head/shaft combos for my style of game are welcome. Thanks.

Edited January 4, 201213 yr by Shankopotamus

I just read a previous post similar to this one. Seems like the RC TRC is the general consensus. But I also read a post that it is designed for the better player, which I don't consider myself to be with a 12 handicap. Opinions?

12 handicap is considered a "better player"

You can play whatever you want. Now decide if you want forgiveness/ease

of use, or 3 iron like.

What suits your eye??

having used every possible utility there has ever been made over the last yr..............,

id say at 12 hcap. well ur def a better palyer for a start.

the entire royal collection will suit just get one as idrive says that suits ur eye

sleek, fat. rounded ,tiny head, huge bulbous type

THE most user freindly point shoot ute ive hit and i hate to say it is the taylor m.m.m.m.m.m.m.m..maaaaaaade white thing they released probaly about 70000000000000 models ago but earlier this yr.

that thing just went bullett srtaight all the time. it did my head in i couldnt make it turn circles, i had no idea where to aim.

so i benched it

HA!

distance was spot on ,direction was incredible.

felt like spam... but ...,

but in all honesty this thing was terrifico.. if u want to wind cheat..

id seriosuly look at this thing its really really good.

I used to play an old TM rescue mid 17*. That was a good size. I think I could do a touch bigger if necessary. Thanks for the white TM thingy, but I'm going to see if I can eventually upgrade all my clubs to premium JDM clubs. I'm sick of eating street food. It's time for some fine dining.

Having tried about every Ute, including the TRC, I found that the Egg Spoon Ute is the most point and shoot UTE I have found. The stock shaft is good as well. It also is anti left which I found most Utes were not. Just wants to go straight. I can hit it high or medium depending on whether I hit down or sweep it like a fairway wood. Good off the tee as well...

The TRC is good but not as easy to hit. My index is 8.7 so a 10hcp pretty close to yours.

The Egg Ute has such a smooth sole. How does it fare in the deeper stuff?

In the deep stuff it is pretty good. I would rate the TRC better out of the deep stuff (a little heavier and different sole) but the Egg Ute is better overall all-around performer.

Egg ute & Yonex are super easy to hit!

What's the distance comparison with the egg and the yonex w/ similar lofts?

Shankopotomus, If you are looking for a brand new yammy V202 driver to match your new set of irons let me know. Reg /stiff flex stock shaft 10 deg. Bought from tspec but never hit.

BTW I am getting an egg spoon myself for what its worth. ....happy hunting ;0

Royal Collection does get my vote. I use the 17 degree and its the best utility in my opinion to date.

However, I just recently picked up the new ON/OFF s-type black. Haven't hit yet but it looks to be a winner as well. From a setup standpoint, a little taller than visually from the RC, but not quite as long heal to toe. Sound seems to be a little more muted from the RC as well, but like I said haven't hit yet, so review to follow.

Blader, let me know how that OnOff Black turns out for ya.

I went from first generation TM utes to Adams, which i thought was amazing if you can get over the box like shape.......then i got the TRC 17 & 20 and shafted it with crazy ute shaft. Mid, boring flight, tight dispersion. The onyl thing with the TRC head was a clicky sound, but it didnt bother me much. TRC 20 deg is my 3/4i replacement, its also versatile - off fairway bunkers,chip/ punch off s**tty lies. Taking out the 3i ad replacing with a ute transformed my game.

Like you said, you want fine dining, make sure you pair it with a good bottle.....in this case, a crazy shaft :-)