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scarletandgrey
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult!
As far as balls I play whatever is on sale that week at GG for around 20USD a dozen.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
I play whatever I get at the last golf tournament I attend. the last ones I bought? Taylormade black, and red. My game's not good enough for a ProV (cannot see the difference), so don't spend the money. Those that do have the game, swear by the ProV1 (not the x), and the new Srixon. Methinks this is where the '90% mental'' aspect of the game comes in. Dunno, tho.
I do play the ProV's that I find......
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I do play the ProV's that I find......
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jimotis4heisman
Banned
i was kidding. getting sloshed at work events is typically not a good idea. unless your boss likes hockey. then its required.depending on your age and ability, the shafts are key. The new technology is pushing the 'sweet spot' of the driver/woods higher than the middle. That's why the lofts are getting bigger. More loft on the new technology, the straighter. If you're above a 10-11 handicap, you might be better served towith a regular shaft with a higher kick point.
I used a Taylor 425 (didn't like the 460 aspect) 8.5 with a stiff, and just changed the shaft to a regular, and hit it farther and straighter (go figure). As far as the hybrids, they are much easier to hit higher (and stop quicker) than the long irons. I've replaced my 3/4/5 irons with two Cobra hybrids (20 and 23 degrees), and choke down or at the knob depending on distance required. Straighter and having to repair more ball marks on the greens as well.
Most private clubs have same heads with a variety of shafts that will allow you to see what works best for you. If you don't belong, but know a member, see when the Cobra/Taylor/Ping/Titleist demo days are, then show up. The pros will work with you to get the best combination of loft, flex, and kick point for your game. Be prepared to buy, though......
Good luck. PS, a tip from someone who's 'been there-done that', do NOT do more than sip a drink with your boss. If he/she gets slooshed, so be it. Your career can and WILL be on the line if you get out of line. Make one beer, or white wine last the entire way. "Look at the new guy, he can't hold his liquor, how can he keep secrets?" or somesuch.
Oh well, I'm too soon old, too late wise, and hope to keep someone else from making the same mistakes.
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that being said its always better to be conservative and keep your lips zipped and not let one stupid comment get you...
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cincibuck
You kids stay off my lawn!
Depends on the hole. Wide open? Bring out the brand new Titleist. Narrow, tight, lots of woods on one side or both? Bring out the Top Flite I found two holes back. Over water? Hand me that range ball.
I'm a cheap ass golfer. Walk, never ride. Public course is fine. Enjoy just being out and killing my ego.
I'm a cheap ass golfer. Walk, never ride. Public course is fine. Enjoy just being out and killing my ego.
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Just started playing. Got a set of Dick's store brand (Acuity) clubs for Christmas last year that I can beat up while I learn how to play. Had knee surgery in the spring, so I wasn't able to get out with 'em until August or so.
I'm taking a golf class right now thru UC that's helping a lot, but I don't think my game is near the point yet where equipment really makes that much of a difference excpet - like Cinci says - having a few crap balls on hand to lose in the water. Fortnunately I've found a lot of balls too, so I think I'm pretty close to breaking even on balls lost/found. I haven't even had to break out a sleeve from either of the two boxes of Top Flites I got with my clubs.
Interesting discussion though. I'm trying to soak up as much as I can so the next time I go out with my father-in-law I don't embarrass myself as bad.
I'm taking a golf class right now thru UC that's helping a lot, but I don't think my game is near the point yet where equipment really makes that much of a difference excpet - like Cinci says - having a few crap balls on hand to lose in the water. Fortnunately I've found a lot of balls too, so I think I'm pretty close to breaking even on balls lost/found. I haven't even had to break out a sleeve from either of the two boxes of Top Flites I got with my clubs.
Interesting discussion though. I'm trying to soak up as much as I can so the next time I go out with my father-in-law I don't embarrass myself as bad.
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I reaplced my old Callaways this past weekend...I bought them used almost four years ago so I got more than my fair share of miles out of them. I was down in Myrtle at my favorite store in the world, Martin's, and came away with a set of Callaway X-18s (4-SW, True Temper steel shafts, which I prefer to graphite) for $300. The MSRP is $700...and I checked when I got back and GolfSmith is selling them right now for $500. I kept the SW in the car beacuse I have a Cleveland SW I really like. Broke 85 all three days from the tips at Farmstead, Heather Glen and Glen Dornoch, although that had as much to do with the fact I was driving the ball really well...averaging 11-12 fairways a round.
I carry the TaylorMade R7 Draw (9-degree) and the R7 3-wood. I also have a King Cobra Speed LD 5-wood and a Tommy Armour 22-degree hybrid which I used as a 3-iron.
I carry two Cleveland wedges...a 56-degree CG11 SW and a 48-degree CG12 with the zip grooves which I use almost everywhere from 120 yards and in.
About three months ago I found a Ping CRAZ-E putter for next to nothing at that Pro Golf Discount on Rte. 23. It's the first putter I've ever owned that I feel extremely comfortable with.
This year I've been playing the Bridgestone e6 ball.
I carry the TaylorMade R7 Draw (9-degree) and the R7 3-wood. I also have a King Cobra Speed LD 5-wood and a Tommy Armour 22-degree hybrid which I used as a 3-iron.
I carry two Cleveland wedges...a 56-degree CG11 SW and a 48-degree CG12 with the zip grooves which I use almost everywhere from 120 yards and in.
About three months ago I found a Ping CRAZ-E putter for next to nothing at that Pro Golf Discount on Rte. 23. It's the first putter I've ever owned that I feel extremely comfortable with.
This year I've been playing the Bridgestone e6 ball.
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PlanetFrnd
Head Coach
Thanks to all for the new posts - can someone offer me a little more help on wedges? The guy at Roger Dunn last night actually tried to talk me OUT of a wedge. The irons that I will likely end up with have a PW and a SW, which he said would be enough. I tried to tell him that I tend to hit my short clubs long, and so I was thinking something really angled (60?) would help me when close... So... to wedge or not to wedge?
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I use by PW that came with my set between 120 and 135 yards...anything inside of 120 I typically use my Cleveland CG12 48-degree, but I only bought that because I broke the PW to my old set of Callaways. I use my 56-degree Cleveland CG11 almost exclusively out of the bunker although I use it once in a while for tricky shots that require a lot of loft...like trying to land a ball softly from 20 yards out and eliminate as much roll as possible.
It's really just a matter of comfort...most people can use the PW and SW that comes with their set and be fine, although many will add a SW with a flange to be used out of the bunkers...and that SW would usually be between 56 and 60-degrees.
I find the clubs between 40 and 60-degrees to be of much more value than an assortment of woods...I hit my 5-wood about once a round and my 3-wood even fewer times. Same with my hybrid which I use as a 3-iron. There's a reason Mickelson carries so many different wedges in his bag.
It's really just a matter of comfort...most people can use the PW and SW that comes with their set and be fine, although many will add a SW with a flange to be used out of the bunkers...and that SW would usually be between 56 and 60-degrees.
I find the clubs between 40 and 60-degrees to be of much more value than an assortment of woods...I hit my 5-wood about once a round and my 3-wood even fewer times. Same with my hybrid which I use as a 3-iron. There's a reason Mickelson carries so many different wedges in his bag.
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fourteenandoh
My swing feels like an unfolding lawn chair.
[quote='BusNative;156694;4]Thanks to all for the new posts - can someone offer me a little more help on wedges? The guy at Roger Dunn last night actually tried to talk me OUT of a wedge. The irons that I will likely end up with have a PW and a SW, which he said would be enough. I tried to tell him that I tend to hit my short clubs long, and so I was thinking something really angled (60?) would help me when close... So... to wedge or not to wedge?[/quote]
how many clubs are in your bag w/o a lob wedge? if you only have 13, go ahead and add an L wedge. it can't hurt. if you have 14, i would much rather see someone drop a 7 wood (or a 2 iron or some hybrid) to get an L wedge. you will get much more use out of an L wedge than you would a 7 wood. if you do get an L wedge though, be prepared to practice a lot before you get used to it. the agressive swing needed just to hit the ball 20 yards can be tough to get used to at first.
how many clubs are in your bag w/o a lob wedge? if you only have 13, go ahead and add an L wedge. it can't hurt. if you have 14, i would much rather see someone drop a 7 wood (or a 2 iron or some hybrid) to get an L wedge. you will get much more use out of an L wedge than you would a 7 wood. if you do get an L wedge though, be prepared to practice a lot before you get used to it. the agressive swing needed just to hit the ball 20 yards can be tough to get used to at first.
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