November 2007: Hybrids
Winner: Nickent 4DX Ironwood
$179, steel; $199, graphite; nickentgolf.com
Equipment Finder Profile

WE TESTED: 2+ (15.5°), 2 (17°), 3+ (18.5°), 3 (20°), 4+ (21.5°), 4 (23°) and 5+ (24.5°) in SR3
graphite shaft

COMPANY LINE: "Uses a patented brazing technology
that fuses titanium
crown with steel
body. Tungstenpolymer
XW inserts
reduce vibration.
Taller face height (by
2mm) than 3DX
means lower spin
and a more penetrating
ball flight."

OUR TEST PANEL SAYS:
Pros:
Easiest of the four to shape
shots from fairway; shallow head knifes
through any lie; nice heft stabilizes the
swing; longer than average on good
strikes; crisp response, a solid pop on
contact, and stable at impact; best for
forgiveness, mis-hits often land only five
to 10 yards short of good shots;
produces a tight, controlled shot pattern.

Cons: Forgiving, yet results require
solid ball-striking for high handicappers

Excellent from tough spots, the
club drives the ball from high
grass. — Jon Kotraba, 10 handicap