£500 3 Wood Review: Worth the Price Tag or a Ripoff?

[@Ribbitdaddy]

I’m thrilled that you’re finally up and running!

[@HITGolfReviews]

Thanks!!!

[@ethemozcan]

Great to finally see the channel come to life in full. Seems like H.I.T. will be our one-stop-shop for honest, expert opinion.

[@DavMaxG]

Yes of course

[@cristhebest223s]

Yeasir

[@goutfromfriedokra3936]

@@HITGolfReviews Times are tough. Can I borrow 100k? I'll pay you back with 70percent interest...

[@samuelgarner2592]

As a golfer who is not rolling in cash, I really appreciate you testing previous versions of the clubs that may be a bit cheaper. I hope you continue to do this in your reviews. So happy that this channel is up and running!

[@ayjie6829]

could buy a whole 5 year set for that price, get fitted, then buy second hand, then adjust as needed, same same

[@adaminman4137]

When I saw 19mins for a review of a three wood I thought we were in trouble. But honestly this wasn’t bloated, I watched all 19 mins and thought it was a brilliant club review. If all club reviews on this channel are to this standard we’re in for a right treat. Well done as always Rick

[@NovaScene]

It was too long for me, found myself skipping a ton of it..

[@paulphillips778]

I didn’t hit a ball for near on 18 years and since I’ve been watching your videos I’ve got that buzz back for the game. It’s a work in progress but happy to be back swinging

[@dronespace]

I'm back to the driving range after 4 years, really enjoying it

[@Straightahead101]

Cute

[@King_Of_Paintsville]

Ricks videos have helped me a lot. From getting me back into the game to having me doing my research on the top drivers and guiding my 16 yr old son into picking up the G 430 last week and he loves it. We were in search of the easiest new driver to hit and feel confident we found it! He’s hit it once at the range and has played a round with it. I’ve only gotten to hit 2 balls with it but both were dead straight. I’ve been super impressed. Now it’s time to find the right 3 wood. Looking forward to hitting G430, Steath, Paradym and the Titliest.

[@AutomotiveMike]

That studio looks amazing! Clean and full of positive energy.

[@thetorski6376]

Ricks got a JCB sausage roll down his drawers by the looks of things !

[@derekjoy3656]

Definitely noticed the Moose Knuckle!

[@mith2946]

Something tells me this one won't be in the comment hall of fame lmao. Although secretly he'd like it to be.

[@simondrake79]

First thing my wife said 😂

[@Woc413]

He wears the tight pants to show it off of course

[@youngma5296]

10 out of 10 😂

[@planenerd24]

I have an idea for the channel! When you review clubs, move the green close to your average distance for that particular club. If you hit a hole in one during testing give away the club!! Love the vids Rick and team keep it up

[@lumnous]

Bro😂

[@planenerd24]

Maybe make it an extra large hole lol 😂😂 @lumnous

[@frazzman80]

I love the format of “current gamer” vs last year’s model vs new toy. It’s a fantastic way to walk someone through the review and make it personal to the viewer.

[@ediddy406]

I love that Tensei shaft. I struggled with cuts turning into slices with other shafts but that shaft is so stable for me and my baby cuts come out great now 65g stiff Orange.

[@Richie_C]

I’m relatively new to golf and got a new driver recently. When I was getting the fitting he said the shaft I had was too light for me and gave me a Tensei 75g. I can’t get over the difference between what I had and have now. No more major slices and more distance… win win

[@dyn4mic87]

@@Richie_C such a misunderstood part of buying clubs, the shafts are so important. I got fit for my Rogue ST and could make the stock shaft work but was hitting so much better with a Fujikura Ventus Blue

[@Richie_C]

@@dyn4mic87 yep, bought my fell set from a big brand shop and other than R vs S shafts were never discussed. Won’t make that mistake again in the future and have my guy now for all future purchases

[@abracadabra0283]

one comment, not on the club, but on the audio volume. I had to turn down the volume during the hitting montages then turn it back up when you were talking. Thanks looking forward to more review videos.

[@elilewis3644]

I’m so glad this channel is up and running

[@davidcarter1963]

Yesterday here in Thailand I bought an immaculate secondhand Callaway Big Bertha 3 wood from 2014 for £40. So I was interested to see if Rick reviewed it nine years ago. He did, liked it and his average carry distance with it was 249 yards. The exact same distance he got with this new £500 3 wood. I think that is significant.

[@Stephen05777]

Do you have the link to the video?

[@davidcarter1963]

@@Stephen05777 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3-vo5KCZZmslas

[@glencalvert9510]

This is exactly the type of review I have come to expect from your channel. Checking against the previous year and the non LST version while testing them on the same day with the same swing, brilliant. That leaves no guess work, you can see exactly what kind of performance it can offer compared to other (cheaper) versions of the same club. Looking forward to more reviews!

[@Rocky4711Horror]

I can't play golf to save my life, but I enjoy reviews and this being the first one . Nice. This will give me something to talk about to my friend, who now works at a golf club venue .. 👍👍👍

[@Edwardgolfs]

Not sure if it’s in the plans for this channel but would love to see some mid/high handicapper tests like in the old days with Rob 👍🏼

[@slightlycrookedworkshop]

I'm just curious, but what do you consider mid/high handicap. In my opinion, club reviews for high handicappers are usually pointless...unless it's slice/hook correction for a driver. You'd be better off taking lessons than trying to fix things with new clubs.

[@Christoph-zs9vf]

the "old rick" with long reviews is back! Been following you since 2014 and this review is the best by far I've ever seen. The new studio does its part as well :)

[@TImoCruz007]

Could bluey finally come out the bag 😂

[@Allyby58]

I was just wondering the same thing!

[@andybt3989]

Most players I know who have the G425/430 drivers go for the Max rather than the LST including low handicappers. Most also go for the Max 3-wood. Great start for the new channel.

[@joshuat7171]

I can attest. The Max has been really good to me. Really good. I had trouble hitting woods, but the Ping max in 425 or 430 especially are really customizable and fit my eye and swing great. I can actually work the ball left or right. I can hit the 3 off the deck and it goes straight. I would recommend the max over the others for all levels of golfers.

[@middlechild848]

I believe a camera that shows where you struck the ball on the club face would be great additive to these videos! Great video, keep it up!

[@troyaldrich7536]

Excited for this channel! Will you be reviewing other golf gear such as bags, shoes and balls?

[@allanbrydson6563]

Love the studio, Rick. Hope you get plenty of success with the new channel. It's got me excited lol.

[@masondanningergolf9682]

Great review! For your next one, can you test the new Titleist T100 irons that just came out, and the past ones?

[@stevencrabbe3998]

Thanks

[@billmeister4795]

Happy to see the studio in action. Looks great. And the review is absolutely the quality I expected. Great job Rick

[@BigCannonBaller]

The fact that the G430 Max model is the most played FW model on the PGA tour shows just how versatile it really is and not necessarily just for the "ones that need forgiveness"

[@thedeeprot]

Iv got the 17 degree hybrid Ping G430 and its incredible forgiving - such a good fairway finder!

[@Richie_C]

I love that you’re back testing equipment Rick , I think I came across your channel originally for equipment testing which obviously diverged into what we have today so great to see this channel getting going

[@unvbl1]

The camera angle at 4:15 is really good! Super helpful actually see how it sits behind the ball.

[@stephenmcconnell7640]

Well done, Rick, a honest reliable review. Love the set up, especially the scenic view from the 'windows'

[@johnstarr2973]

Glad to see the new video is up on the channel! Could you please include subtitles/closed captions? It really helps listeners who have trouble following/hearing audio. :)

[@JoelSmith-hx8tb]

Rick!!! Congratulations on your first review on the channel! Also, so glad your first review is a Ping club, I have a mix of clubs in my bag and I’m happy to hear about updates to the bag if they’re in my ability!

[@shadowdog2162]

Great vid!! Excited for the new channel!! Would love to see you review a set of takomo irons and wedges🔥🔥🔥

[@julianroberts698]

Great first review for your new channel. No way would I ever pay that for a 3 wood

[@jbl366]

Hi Rick, I switched from Taylormade to Ping 425 Max Driver and 5 Wood last year, and it was a game changer. This year I went to a Ping fitting day and bought a 430 SFT 7 Wood. I love them! I’m saving up now for the 430 irons now!

[@michaelstern2659]

Great review....as a G430 driver user, have been debating switching to the 3 as well......One recco, test against the current club in your bag! If you're willing to switch, than that speaks volumes on a recommendation. Great work!

[@Crypto2638]

Here we can clearly see your passion for clubs reviews. I really enjoyed the video and the good explanation at the end!

[@craigmeggitt5066]

Another brilliant video, I have to say the most impressive thing for me is your honesty. I'm very new to golf, don't have a massive budget & left handed so don't really know much about the club's I need & would have thought about saving up to get myself a club like this, so when you say only the really good players need a club like this it really helps. Thank you Rick it really is appreciated.

[@OblivionYouTube]

Such a good style of review, appreciate it!

[@genisartiaga8126]

Good video Rick! A founder subscriber here. Thank you for keeping us updated. My golf clubs are 15 years old in average tho haha

[@cyalodin]

Gratz on the new channel ... love the concept and the first review didn't disappoint. A request (if I may). I only started playing golf a few years ago (watching your main channel got me interested) so as well as reviewing clubs like the G430 LST, I'd also be interested in seeing reviews for clubs like the G430 SFT (something us average/developing players may benefit from). Cheers!

[@Reffitt2]

I'm so excited and so damn jealous over the HIT studio! You're truly living my dream with the simulator, amazing adjustable putting green, and just that room itself is incredible, Rick! The price of clubs has gotten scary the last few years. $600 drivers, £500 3 woods, $400 Scotty Cameron putters... I mean, where does it end?! I keep waiting to see $300 wedges and $100 per dozen ProVs and TP5s! I fear it will eventually get to a point where only the lucky and financially elite can play this sport, and that's not what it's supposed to be about! I know you don't have to spend thousands on equipment to play, but I also feel like new clubs don't need to cost so much.

[@markherdman9432]

This format and the break 100 with guy are among the best videos on KZbin, Great setup!

[@VincentFrocione]

Great 1st review on the channel!!! founder subscriber on all channels

[@andrewdaisley664]

Classic Rick club reviews are back! Been a fan since the days before the beard, bet you never imagined all this back then! Great work.

[@codymulcahy1788]

I’m loving seeing you doing reviews again. It’s why I discovered the main channel.

[@zacharyolsen7237]

Great work on the video keep it up

[@TheGenXTeacher]

Thanks for an honest review. I’m a 14 hdcp and love my Mavrik 4w. I was looking at 3w’s but I’m not yet convinced about changing clubs. Reviews like this tell me the truth about the clubs and who they are designed for. Great stuff!

[@Alstarlacrosse]

Really like how it looks without the turbulators. Excited to see the future videos of thise channel, cheers Rick!

[@andytnt9164]

Good honest review, love how Rick informs it's only aimed at 'Elite' players so average golfers don't waste money. Cheers mate keep em' coming !

[@JT-gy5wc]

Congrats Rick on the new channel’s first review. Love all your channels (here in Pennsylvania USA)!

[@alexanderharrason]

Good to see the channel up and running! A thing to consider is that the sound when you hit balls is quite loud compared to when you're talking.

[@MichaelLong1]

Hardest grafter on KZbin Rick and it shows with the quality of your H.I.T studio well done Sir your defo the benchmark for up and coming tuber's 👍🏻

[@jonaskarlsson6164]

Great review and wonderful to see the channel up and running. Only criticism is that your voice is low on my device compared to the music and hitting sounds. I had to keep adjusting the volume.

[@andyllock754]

Great to see a real and meaningful video. Great clear recording but fix the sound and your onto a winner.

[@paulsummerside]

Nice review. Would I pay, £500 for a 3 wood? No. I wouldn’t pay that for a Driver or putter either. But as you say, this club is for perhaps the better players out there. Even then I dare say better players on a bit of a budget would balk at the price tag. Especially if you can get the G425 3 wood for much better money. I know, would look at the G425, rather than the G430. My game certainly isn’t good enough to warrant the silly expense.

[@jasonguy946]

Great video Rick. I’m a 5.5 handicap golfer and have just brought the G425 Max 3 wood. I felt at half the price and with the extra forgiveness and consistency at the odd few that go an extra 10 to 15 yards further with the G430 LST was not justifiable for my game. Great clubs though

[@craigs19721972]

It's great you're back and your swing speed is in the 5 to 12 handicap range now as well.

[@JonathanMiller-e7x]

super thrilled you are up and going! been waiting for this for a long time! Suggestion is turning down the volume on the screen. when the ball hits the screen it's very loud and distracting.

[@terryhierlihy4111]

Yes, so happy the review channel is up and running.

[@hiccup6598]

FINALLY A VIDEO! I would love to see content with James and Guy messing around in there with you! keep up the good work Rick!

[@TheAboriginal1]

What a way to kick off the channel!!!! Another banger Rick you are a man of the people!!

[@Midnight_Rambler]

Think your right Rick, this club is for the elite golfer who will get the best out of it, us mere mortals will stick to the more forgiving Max version, I have the G430 Max 5 Wood and it works a treat, great inaugural video btw, looking forward to seeing this channel develop in the weeks and months ahead 👍

[@BirdieBank]

Love it. Agree on the review. If you’re a tour pro or knocking on the door of being a pro, this is a good club to get. That extra distance and less spin will help with control. Potentially save you 1 stroke a round.

[@BetaGolfer]

I'd love to see you get some amateurs in with common problems (slicing driver etc.) and coach them through drills to correct it with specific stats in the studio. I know for me, seeing the numbers + the fix and the result really helps me improve. Keep the great content coming! ❤

[@King_Of_Paintsville]

That would be a GREAT Series! Grant Horvat has some shorts of him tweaking a a few guys swing and them immediately hitting better. I love watching those. You can tell that Grant’s true calling is to help other golfers die to the smile he has when he sees that what he’s shown someone worked. I believe Rick is the same and that would make for some great content. Not a ton of videos but 4-5. Possibly even slide one helping a well known celebrity but the majority of them being avg Joe’s.

[@tjgalegolf]

Love the new studio. The music is overwhelming loud compared to your voice audio. Idk anyone else notice?

[@BigSleepyKitty]

I am so happy this channel is starting to post. Absolutely love golf club reviews and more Rick content

[@HITGolfReviews]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Awesome to see you post your second video on this site! Now I have TWO Rick Shiels channels to watch, I'm so happy 😁😁😁 (LOVE your studio/testing range, so jealous)!

[@christiankell6074]

amazing way to start with this channell Rick. this studio is going to be a game changer for sure.

[@LewO8]

Everytime this studio is on camera I drool! Reviews are going to be so good now we can really see the numbers. Great stuff.

[@billygilbert969]

You can tell this channel will be so useful

[@AyySorento]

I almost feel like I'm back at school, but really enjoyed this video. If all reviews are going to be like this, I hope nothing but the best for this new channel.

[@liamdawson3972]

Founding members love this! So happy for you Rick this is awesome!!!

[@7mrooks]

Rick im supper excited for the new channel! Been a subscriber since the beginning. If you could raise the volume a little bit for the future videos that would be great. Dont know if its just me but this video was quite.

[@majen66]

Woohoo! What a club to review for the first EVER H.I.T GOLF review. Love that club but I unfortunately am not a good enough ball striker to make it worth the money. My G425 Max 3wd serves me beautifully and should for years to come.

[@craigsummerville8823]

Great start, Rick! Kudos for comparing it to other Ping models in both performance and price. Since you had all 3 heads available it would have been nice to see video shots for side-by-side-by-side comparisons from above and from the face. Something to consider for future videos, perhaps. I couldn’t help but notice that while the new G430 was the longest overall with more consistent distance, it had the worst (widest) dispersion of the 3 models. Definitely not for the high handicapper based on that as they would want more forgiveness at the expense of some distance. It will be interesting to see what Simon at SAS Golf has to say in a year’s time when used ones are more available.

[@michaeljacobsen1761]

Glad to see a posting, was looking forward to a new video and you did not disappoint, well done good sir!

[@mcentecpg164]

Having never gotten on well with fairway woods I recently bought the 430 Max 3 wood and loved it so much I went and bought a 7 wood too.

[@1nZa1n3]

The channel is officially underway! Thank you for all you do for the golfing world Mr Shiels. Keep up the great work and looking forward to some more reviews to come! 🤩 Love from South Africa.

[@leeman51seahawks]

Great video. I especially appreciated how you addressed how the club was going left to right most likely due to your handicap. As a bogey golfer I was afraid that you wouldn’t address people below your handicap. Still would like some possible “guest” golfers with higher handicaps to help with the numbers for us that have a 210 average with driver for example as well as women. Maybe pick a few people from a range or a subscriber to show some numbers for the less fortunate and aspiring golfers. Great first review.

[@johnkreitzer8182]

I really like your honesty with your reviews. Much appreciated.

[@toxicroak_gaming6754]

ive heard good things about the G430 LS driver, but never heard about the 3 wood. even if it does hit well, buying a 3 wood for that price is INSANE. just buy the G425 3 wood and you will see similar results i would think. Good to see the first review video on this channel though!

[@toddharris9343]

So happy to see new reviews in the new studio. Reviews are how I discovered Rick initially.

[@BloodToDust]

What a good review of a few clubs and letting the truth be known that not all amazing clubs are for the general player. Really good to know we have a good honest reviewer we can trust!

[@archwiz4932]

I LOVE THIS. It’s like you finally get to hit all the shots and really dive into analysis over anything else. Love the camera angles and the off center hits haha. Awesome job

[@ethandavison6059]

I just want to say that I am thrilled with this review and your new channel. I’ve always loved and trusted your reviews, and I couldn’t think of a more deserving person for this epic studio and channel. Can’t wait for many more to come! Your honesty and comparisons to other similar clubs is truly refreshing. Almost all clubs are good. But seeing if they are worth the price or good in comparison to others (including previous models) is so valuable.

[@SuperCasino77]

Iv'e missed these type of videos. Glad you have a space now you can go all in on them.

[@lukeomalley6134]

Yes another great Chanel I can subscribe to

[@corey.hawkins88]

The cameras in this studio are legit. Love the review.

[@chrisbaker1967]

Can't afford it and wouldn't be anywhere near good enough to use it, the perfect combo. like the new channel, looking good.

[@dominationdoctor]

I love this first review. Perfect layout with the comparisons to the closest models that are also on the market from Ping. I especially like how the prices of all the clubs were also mentioned. Looking forward to what else is in line for a H.I.T. review!

[@shannonsanders5250]

Please review the Titleist fairway woods …..they have so much new tech and they sound amazing ….and cheaper than what you just reviewed.

[@davidlucas2795]

Great review video. The new studio looks great. Constructive criticism from me would be the sound appears to be a little inconsistent, but the biggest criticism would be that the brightness of your “windows” is a bit distracting. I initially watched it on TV, then on my phone, & finally on the laptop. Your settings could be perfect, which confirms that my aging eyes, & ears, are declining! 😉 (I haven’t played a round of golf for 10 years, but I love your videos, especially the ones from Stockport GC)

[@haxhiabedin9536]

And we’re off! Great first Vid mate, looking forward to seeing many more.

[@seanseamons3429]

Loved this review! Would have been amazing to see its comparison to ol’ bluey as well, but the 425 vs 430 comparison is fantastic!

[@DJAllen-rh9ho]

Really enjoying the new channel so far!

[@golffanboy86]

I use ping driver through 7 wood. I absolutely love them. Of course mine aren't the LST versions. But when you commented on the feel. It home for me. I believe Ping has some of the best feeling woods out there! Great video. I'm looking forward to becoming addicted to this channel as I am to your others already!

[@calebcameras]

Ping 3 woods are some of the best you can buy. Perfect for most people. I view new models as an excuse to get the older models…they perform almost just as well! Thanks Rick!

[@bcboy17]

Love seeing the review channel up, it feels weirdly nostalgic to see such in depth reviews for clubs like this! If I can be *that* guy for a sec though, it took 12 minutes until the 430 LST was tested, it would be nice to see it shown a little earlier :)

[@Megangoetsch]

I have been waiting for you to start the reviews here! That studio is amazing! Great job on the review, including the previous year version 3 wood

[@johnnyregan8536]

So happy u did a review of this club im looking for a 3 wood but that price tag is just ridiculous thanks for comparing to previous models