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Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of buying a new club for Christmas, either a new 3-wood or the Taylor Made 2-Iron Rescue Mid.

I know that the 3-wood and 2-iron rescue are very simular and can hit more or less the same distances, but I just want to know which one is more useful?

Also, which 3-wood should I get if I was to get one? I was looking at the new TM r5 Fairway 3-wood cos' I've already got the r5 Driver to match, but it's looks rather expensive! (More expensive than the r5 Driver in actual fact!!) So I'm thinking of the King Cobra SZ 3-wood cos' I just love the sound of those Cobras! Is there any other 3-wood recommendations?

IMHO there is nothing better than a good wood. I believe these "rescue irons" are just a fad. As far as reommending a wood? Go hit some and see which YOU like.

As a fellow lefty, I know the pain of trying to find options when buying clubs.Firstly, the manufcturers give you less options. Try finding a decent 13 degree three wood or a four wood.
I carry a two iron for the tee and the perfect lie and had to choose between a five wood or three iron when I put a gap wedge in the bag (best move I've ever made).
This week I tried a 18 degree recovery/rescue wood. I like it , when I swung well it went beautifully. When I didn't, it gave me better than I deserved.

Depends on your course and its needs, depends on the time of year , depends how you feel confident.

I would suggest the Orlimar Trimetal II, also you may be able to find the older Orlimar Trimetal for about $80.00, both are great woods, "DR.billz is right about nothing better than a good wood," go out and hit a few of the different woods and see what you like and what suits you good luck.

dude, i had to laugh at that comment about good wood....

but i too am considering the R5 fairway wood...it is fairly forgiving and looks awesome...waiting for prices to go down. I also have the dilemma between a utility and good wood.
I'm looking at the Mizuno CLK's - anyone have any experience?
I've tried TM rescues and just didn't feel great with them...ahh to find that long, straight, and accurate 200-220 yd. club....

Utility Iron I would pick!....I'm using some 'adam idea' clubs on apro...(but I really like them so I'll get them!)
Used my 4iron utility iron instead of 5/3wood and It went straighter and about the same distance :nodsmiley I LOVE the utility woods!
But I have a slower swing speed so it will vary between people ....utility irons are definity good for a lady player tho

I think off the tee, a 3-wood and 2-Iron Rescue would be very simular, but what I want to know is which one is better when the ball is on the fairway or slight rough??

Oh BTW Happy Birthday Girlgolfa, I hope you have a great day and I hope you get some nice golf pressies!

I'll throw a little light out here, since no one else really has.
1. Utility clubs are easier to hit for many people, and are definitely easier out of the rough. Most of the time they have the power of a wood, but they usually fly a little higher and are much more accurate than almost all woods. If you struggle with some woods, go for the utility club, just because it can actially replace long irons and woods at a single shot. This leaves you room for 4 wedges, which can be invaluable, especially because the short game from 150 yards in is where you save strokes.
Out of slight rough, and off the fairway they will perform pretty close to one another. However, it is in heaver stuff that the utility club usually does its work.

2. Good fairway woods: Cleveland Launcher, Callaway Steelhead esp. III and the new Big Bertha series, Taylor Made R500 series and V-Steel (both excellent clubs, just personal preference there), the Mizuno MP 001 series, both cobra series. Titleist if you are a stronger, better player.
All of these are excellent clubs, and are all different in their own ways. You would have to test them, preferably on the course, to find out what you like the best. I have hit almost all of these, and so I can testify that they work wonderfully.

3. Here's a freeby. Good hybrids: Mizuno CLK (although you need to be a good swinger, because the sweet spot is smaller on these), Adam's I-woods (never hit them, but I have heard several people who love them), the new Callaway heavenwoods, the TM Rescue Mid, the Ben Hogan CFT, the new Titleist 503 (need to be a little better to hit this as well), and the new Cobra Baffler. All of these are great. You could probably pick up a rescue the cheapest though. Try them before buying.

Hope this helps!