Reviewed by: A V Twiss ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Persimmon Golf 3 wood TT DG R300

Summary:
Louisville Golf Niblicks are marketed in the UK under the name Persommon Golf. Louiville ships the heads to the UK and Persimmon Golf assembles them. I tried to order a Niblick direct from Louisville Golf and they referred me to Persimmon Golf. Quite ethical I would say. I wanted to try a persimmon club because I find that my Sonartec NP99 is quite difficult to hit off a tight fairway. My home course has links type turf with tight lies. My first experiences with the Niblick were not particularly positive. It requires a smooth swing to make a good contact but ones I had got the hang of it I now find I can hit it between 210 and 220 off the deck. The flight pattern is much lower than with the Sonartec. The steel shaft may have something to do with this. Off a low tee peg I hit it about 225. Distance wise I am sure that it is a little shorter than the Sonartec, probably by about half a club. Accuracy is superior but I can't tell you why. I only know that the dispersion pattern is much tighter. Feel is completely different. In the first place the club is much heavier and there is distinct "thwack" when you meet the ball. It does not sound as powerful as the right from a well struck metal but there is something deeply safisfying about hearing a distinctive "crack" and then watching the ball fly down the fairway. Poor swings are severely punished. Definitely an acquired taste and not for everyone but if you have a smooth swing and don't try to leap at the ball you will be rewareded with almost comparable distance, tight dispersion and a feel like no other.

Just one other criticism. Why on earth did the suppliers give me a leather head cover? Totally unsuitable for British weather.

Only giving 3 starts fro value as they are expensive compared to US prices. Even with VAT and import duty.

Customer Service:
Persimmon golf were very helpful in deciing the best shaft option for me. Built from scratch and delivered in a week.

Similar Products Used:
Powerbilt citation 5 wood. Awsome head, long and straight but the leather grip was a pain.

Reviewed by: korndog ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
7 wood

Summary:
I have had the 7 wood for 2 years now, and have just decided to add a 5 wood. There is simply no other wood that compares for my game. Any lie will result in a high trajectory shot, with a sweet sounding Thwack and a dead straight shot.

Customer Service:
Exclellent

Reviewed by: MulliparMatt ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Louisville Niblick 3 wood Graff Blue R

Summary:
Have played this club with the Graffalloy Blue reg flex shaft for over a year now, and have nothing but good things to say about it. Just as long as metal when hit on the insert--the longest being 250yds off the tee( I have a swing speed in the mid 90's). You can have these made up with just about any shaft or swingweight you want. I like D2 swing weighted clubs--club has great balance with D2. Like the V shaped sole--gives you the option of hitting 200yd shots out of the rough, unlike the oversize fairway wood heads that seem to dominate the market. Have their driver also, yet with both clubs it's important to hit the face insert in order to get good distance, and it's just so much easier in the 3 wood--so I use that club more often. If you have been reluctant to buy this 3 woood since you have to order them, I say go for it--as long as you put a decent shaft in it I pretty much guarantee you'll really like the club. The only downside is that you'll have to get it refinished every few years--but that's not too expensive.

Customer Service:
Great

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Callaway Steelhead Plus 3,5--a classic
Titleist 980f
Mizuno Blue Rage--did'nt like

Reviewed by: wb4tjh ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Louisville Golf Niblicks

Summary:
I am left handed and have been playing the 3,5,and 7 Niblicks now for a year. I have had a chance to compare them with several metal fairway woods I own, and I keep coming back to them. The are by far the easiest to hit and the most accurate of any woods I have owned in 40 years. They get the ball into the air better from bad lies such as sand, deep rough and even muck better than any fairway wood I have ever hit. The vee shaped sole on the club really gets under the ball and gets it airborn in a hurry. They have the best feel of any wood I have used, and being persimmon, they feel and sound sweeter than any metal wood I have played. They do require a bit of extra care and cleaning, but after a year are holding up quite well. It is easier to hit the ball straight with them and the gear effect really works. They are also the most beautiful woods you can buy and they play just as beautifully. I would not hesitate to buy them again and would recommend them to anyone looking for high tech yet wanting to keep in touch with golf's traditions.Nothing feels or sounds like real persimmon, and these Niblicks are winners. I also have a Louisville Golf Fairway Finder 2 driver and it is also the best of the breed. Check them out, they make gorgeous clubs, all to your specs and are fine people to deal with. I think these clubs are the best kept secret in golf.

Customer Service:
Simply outstanding.

Similar Products Used:
Many metal fairway woods: Cleveland, Ping, Cobra, and a nice set of 1,2,3,4 and 5 Prima persimmon woods.