Orlimar Trimetal HIPSteel

Review Date
July 10, 2003

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Steven (Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 90s , from Bristol TN

Model Reviewed:
285cc Orlimar Hip Steel 9*

Summary:
I am a 13 year old golfer and I just recently purchased the Orlimar Hip steel off Eay. Wow, I could hit it 240 w/ it and dead straight. But after about two weeks, the face caved in. This would have been the best driver I have tried if the face hadn't caved in. Do not by this if you have a high swing speed.

Customer Service:
Emailed the seller from ebay, hopefully will get a refund.

Similar Products Used:
Adams, Ping

Review Date
July 10, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Todd (Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
HipSteel

Summary:
I originally bought this club last year, I had it for about 2 weeks and was at the range and the face caved in. I took it to the place where I bought and they sent it back to Orlimar for a replacement with no problems. Got the club back and had it for about 2 weeks and let my brother hit while playing and same thing happened, except this time it cracked almost in half. Took it back to the place where purchased and replaced it for a nike forged driver, although I would rather have the Orlimar as it is the longest driver I have ever hit with forgiveness. I just didn't feel like replacing the club every few weeks. In its defense it is the best performing driver I have ever used.

Customer Service:
Took about 2 weeks for the replacement club.

Similar Products Used:
Nike, Wilson Deep Red, Titleist 983, Callaway's.

Review Date
April 29, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Rick (Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Orlimar HipSteel 9* Fujikura Reg. Shaft

Summary:
I picked this up on Ebay for $50 and figured what have I got to lose. I was already happy with my Wilson Deep Red Fatshaft but couldn't pass up a deal. I was shocked when the Orlimar was longer, straighter, and more forgiving than any driver I've previously owned. This must be the best kept secret in golf. The shaft on this club is perfect for me. If I want to hit a fade or draw its no problem. Its normal flight path is straight down the middle with good height for a 9* but not too high. I like it so much I'm looking at getting a 3 wood.

Similar Products Used:
Mizuno, Ping, Wilson Deep Red

Review Date
April 4, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: rlk(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
orlimar hipti

Summary:
Walked into Fry's yesterday and saw the driver on sale for 78.00--Have played one round and am impressed. Hit all but one drive solid and noticeably longer than my maraging Tri-metal. One bad drive was thin and on heel, and did'nt slice off that much. The Fujikara shaft seems very solid. Forgiving club, think I'll keep it. For 78.00USD, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Typical good Orlimar quality.

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
Orlimar Tri-metal Maraging Driver

Review Date
March 30, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Ben (Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
HipSteel 9* Stiff stock

Summary:
VERY VERY good club. But quality is...lacking. After a few hits on the range, the face caved in. Got it replaced, then the copper weighting came off, but that is fixed now. VERY long club. just recently hit my longest drive ever. 260 yards into the wind. I only swing in the 80-90 mph range too.

Customer Service:
Good, very quick with replacements

Similar Products Used:
TM 300 series, Cally C4, just about everything.