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 MD Golf Blackhawk Utility Wood
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MD Golf Blackhawk Utility Wood
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 8
RRP: £39.99
Year: 2004

Description: 18, 21, and 24 degree lofts. Fitted with UST Black Hawk Low Torque Mid-Flex graphite shaft.

 REVIEWS
 
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GVI Gary 
Posted: 10/09/07
'AWESOME VALUE, GOOD PERFORMANCE'
Strengths:
Value for money (mine cost under £30). Great shaft, nice design with a head that looks neatly compact at address, exemplary build quality.
Weaknesses:
Its shaft is longer than some hybrids, and that can make it harder to control. Hits almost too long. Only one flex of shaft, a little on the stiff side of regular.
Overall:
*** NB this review relates to the 2007 model ***
I'd been having trouble with my 5-iron so picked up a 27-degree version. The main problem is, this hits 25 yards past my 6-iron, so I still have a gap!
Very forgiving off tee and fairway. Not quite as good out of the rough, where its low COG can lead to the odd "skyer".
 
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Donal K 
Posted: 27/07/07
'EXCELLENT CLUB AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.'
Strengths:
This club looks well to the eye & is very easy to hit well from tee, fairway or rough.
Weaknesses:
None.
Overall:
I got an MD Golf Black Hawk Utility Wood (2007) with 21 degree loft. I played in a competition last Friday and the club was an immediate success. I used it on 3 long par threes and hit the centre of the green on all 3. I also used it for 2nd shots on par fives from both fairway and rough and the results were excellent. Also, used it from tee to place a tee shot on a tricky par 4 tee shot and hit the middle of the fairway. I was so happy that I've now purchased the 18 degree version as well.
 
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Alan Akester 
Posted: 26/08/06
'GREAT VALUE UTILITY, IDEAL FOR MID-HIGH HANDICAPPERS'
Strengths:
Solid feel, pretty good shaft (I would like to know who makes it) value unequalled. Effortless out of rough.
Weaknesses:
Took a bit of getting used to, due to the weight.
Overall:
Bought the 24 degree version based on the Golf Monthly reviews. I have not been disappointed. Equal to all the top names - and better than some! Just bought the 18 degree version, hope it performs just as well. Ideal club for mid to high handicappers.
 
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greg billenness 
Posted: 09/07/06
'EXCELLENT VALUE'
Strengths:
Great out of the rough with a very high ball flight.
Weaknesses:
Not particularly long.
Overall:
i love the slightly heavy feel of this club which makes me think I can power the ball out whichever area of rough I aim for with my tee shot!
 
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paddy golf 
Posted: 17/05/06
'SUPER CLUB '
Strengths:
Easy to hit far as you can see
Weaknesses:
None
Overall:
Super club. The best out there!
 
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Graham Halling 
Posted: 21/12/04
'Cool name. Very hot club.'
Strengths:
Good looks and incredibly versatile. 18o version good for flat-out 220-240yds from the fairway or easily controlled shape-shots from poor lies. Penetrating flight and soft-landing.
Weaknesses:
Genuinely difficult to find a weakness.
Wasn't available with a stiff shaft and expected to have to re-shaft but haven't needed to yet!
Overall:
This is the hot-sector at the moment and everyone raves about the TM and Hogan utilities. Having tried them they're very good but this is better (and at under £40)!
IMHO only Sonartec make a better club and it's £130 more. How does that work?!!!
 
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Craig H 
Posted: 29/12/05
'VERY EFFECTIVE, INEXPENSIVE UTLITY'
Strengths:
Accurate, long, cheap, looks.
Weaknesses:
Difficult to get used to at first due to the weight of the club.
Overall:
Great club, full of surprises. Didn't know what to expect and I wasn't able to find one in a shop.However, after so many good reviews I decided to chance £40 and order one from Rotherham Golf Club without trying it. I have 21-degree version with a stiff shaft and on delivery discovered that MD Golf only make the Blackhawk, midflex. However, it works fine, even with my fast swing. I'm acheiving a constant 200 yards from both tee and fairway and it also performs a treat a from the rough. I'll expext a little more from it in the summer.

I've tried the TaylorMade rescue clubs and the Callaway Heavenwood and would struggle to justify the difference in price. This is a bargain.
 
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Rubbadub 
Posted: 03/01/06
'SOLID BIT OF KIT.'
Strengths:
So easy to use and inspires confidence. My 24-degree club is a direct 3-iron replacement but hits the ball on a towering flight from any lie. Try doing that with a 3-iron!
Weaknesses:
Stock shaft is a bit whippy. Cost £80 with i-rod shaft and may eventually have to fit replacement (costing about £45).
Overall:
Fantastic value. I've tried a Ram FX Rescue and TM Rescue Mid among others. Didn't like any of them. This is the real deal.
 
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