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Why We Like It
- More compact than the GT2, the GT3 offers iron-like control for players looking for more ball speed than their lower-lofted irons.
- Because of a wider face, the GT3 boasts improvement in stability on off-center hits for more consistent carry yardages.
- Adjustable heel and toe weights in the sole control draw or fade trajectories and dial in the best energy transfer for where players tend to contact the face.
- A flatter leading edge increases the hittable area low on the face where most impacts occur.
- Relief pockets in the rear heel and toe of the sole improve turf interaction for cleaner contact.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps
- 19, 21, 24 degrees (with a 16-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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- all
- low
- mid
- high
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted this is a true better‑player hybrid: compact, slim heads with a sleek all‑black look and enough mass for confident swings. Center strikes feel smooth, producing a penetrating low‑to‑mid flight that’s predictable and easily worked (draws, fades, low trajectories). The sound is a crisp click/explosive pop that isn’t overpowering, and the minimal alignment aid doesn’t hinder setup. One downside: mis‑hits are unforgiving and transmit more to the hands.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a true better‑player hybrid with one of the slimmest, most compact heads front‑to‑back. Center strikes yield a penetrating, low ball flight and precise shot‑shaping—workable fades, draws and flight control in the window. It’s a solid, tight‑feeling design with a slightly louder sound; not very forgiving on mis‑hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted the all-black, sleek address and a smaller, well‑weighted head that feels controlled through the swing. Center strikes are smooth with a sharp, clicky/explosive sound and strong distance. Ball flight is low-to-mid with a crisp drop at the apex and overall predictability; the minimal alignment aid didn’t hinder setup. Rewarding for good ball‑strikers, it’s not very forgiving on mis-hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
It has a low to mid piercing flight. At its apex, it has a nice little drop off to it. An explosive sound off the face. Very predictable. The lack of alignment aid didn't hurt my ability to line it up. With the smaller head, there's not much wiggle room anyway.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's definitely a better player's hybrid. You can hit a wider variety of shots.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
I like the all-black look at address. Center strikes feel very smooth. Sound is not too loud. Has that good click sound. On mis-hits, you feel it a bit more through the hands. It doesn't really hold the line as well, but it gets good distance.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
One of the slimmest hybrids in the line, a true player's head. If you want to control the flight in the window, and love keeping it low, this is your club.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
You have to be a ball-striker and find the center of the face to hit good shots with this. That said, the look is sleek. The toe's slightly wider than the heel, but it really is a skinny hybrid. The sound's a tad annoying. It's more of a piercing sound, but hitting good shots makes me not care.
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Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
It has a low to mid piercing flight. At its apex, it has a nice little drop off to it. An explosive sound off the face. Very predictable. The lack of alignment aid didn't hurt my ability to line it up. With the smaller head, there's not much wiggle room anyway.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's definitely a better player's hybrid. You can hit a wider variety of shots.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
I like the all-black look at address. Center strikes feel very smooth. Sound is not too loud. Has that good click sound. On mis-hits, you feel it a bit more through the hands. It doesn't really hold the line as well, but it gets good distance.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
One of the slimmest hybrids in the line, a true player's head. If you want to control the flight in the window, and love keeping it low, this is your club.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
You have to be a ball-striker and find the center of the face to hit good shots with this. That said, the look is sleek. The toe's slightly wider than the heel, but it really is a skinny hybrid. The sound's a tad annoying. It's more of a piercing sound, but hitting good shots makes me not care.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The head is small relative to other hybrids, but there's enough mass that I felt in control of the club throughout the swing. Not too forgiving on mis-hits.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The good shots are really good, but mis-hits aren't very forgiving. The feel is too hard and not responsive enough. Difficult to tell where I've hit it on the face.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
A throwback to the first hybrid that ever came out. Likely one of the smallest heads available today. It's a solid, tight player's club. If you're striking it consistently around the middle of the face, you can really do a lot with this—fade it, draw it.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A true player's hybrid with a distinctly smaller head front to back. When struck in the center, the ball flight is penetrating. The sound is slightly louder than typical.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
I like the all-black look at address. Center strikes feel very smooth. Sound is not too loud. Has that good click sound. On mis-hits, you feel it a bit more through the hands. It doesn't really hold the line as well, but it gets good distance.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The head is small relative to other hybrids, but there's enough mass that I felt in control of the club throughout the swing. Not too forgiving on mis-hits.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
It has a low to mid piercing flight. At its apex, it has a nice little drop off to it. An explosive sound off the face. Very predictable. The lack of alignment aid didn't hurt my ability to line it up. With the smaller head, there's not much wiggle room anyway.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
You have to be a ball-striker and find the center of the face to hit good shots with this. That said, the look is sleek. The toe's slightly wider than the heel, but it really is a skinny hybrid. The sound's a tad annoying. It's more of a piercing sound, but hitting good shots makes me not care.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's definitely a better player's hybrid. You can hit a wider variety of shots.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
One of the slimmest hybrids in the line, a true player's head. If you want to control the flight in the window, and love keeping it low, this is your club.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The good shots are really good, but mis-hits aren't very forgiving. The feel is too hard and not responsive enough. Difficult to tell where I've hit it on the face.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
A throwback to the first hybrid that ever came out. Likely one of the smallest heads available today. It's a solid, tight player's club. If you're striking it consistently around the middle of the face, you can really do a lot with this—fade it, draw it.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A true player's hybrid with a distinctly smaller head front to back. When struck in the center, the ball flight is penetrating. The sound is slightly louder than typical.
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