Titleist 585.H Utility Wood

TITLEIST 585.H Utility with Graphite Shaft

Titlest’s 585.H Utility is the latest entry in the hybrid club menagerie.

What makes these critters different from some of the others in the zoo is that Titleist says they are designed to offer a fairway metal type launch with a flatter ball flight. That, apparently is at the behest of their stable of Tour professionals, who demanded a lower peak trajectory for greater control. Other hybrids typically tout ball flights that are higher than the equivalent irons.

The influence of the professionals shows in other ways, too. The 585.H has no offset for better shot control, and a compact teardrop shape.

Other aspects of the 585.H utility club are more in line with standard hybrids. It has a wide, shallow stainless steel face that offers a larger hitting area than the equivalent irons, and is designed to achieve a low center of gravity for better launch ocnditions. A 20g tungsten sole weight moves the center of gravity low and deep to make this easier to hit.  A “polymer Neutralizer pin” dampens vibration, while the contoured sole with heel and toe relief minimizes ground resistance and promotes crisp, solid contact from all types of lies.

Like most Titleist clubs, this one is clearly designed for the better player. If you’r ein that category, this is worth taking a look.