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DJExile posted:Sergio is apparently rolling Calaway now if their marketing email I just got is to be believed. This is rough on me, as the last Callaway driver I ever hit was a Callaway FT-Q (one of the first square ones). The last Callaway driver I owned was a steelhead Big Bertha. I know DJ and Rory are on a different level, but they really have me looking at the M3 and M4 drivers. They're supposed to be REALLY good. Then again, the M2 was supposed to be good, but I'm satisfied rocking my Cobra F6+. Whoever said it's all about shafts now is correct. Kameh fucked around with this message at 22:14 on Jan 8, 2018 |
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Kameh posted:Whoever said it's all about shafts now is correct. Someone please expand.
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Lincoln posted:Someone please expand. All of the OEMs are making driver heads that are pushing the bleeding edge of what is legal. Getting fitted for the right shaft will make a hell of a lot more difference than the actual driver head if you’re shopping all of the 2018 models.
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Suprfli6 posted:DJ eagled that par 4 in back to back rounds, that's pretty cool. I did that once but the hole is ~240 instead of 433. Close enough though imo. Kameh posted:This is rough on me, as the last Callaway driver I ever hit was a Callaway FT-Q (one of the first square ones). The last Callaway driver I owned was a steelhead Big Bertha.
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TM release new clubs like every 6 months. Just do what I do and wait a year or 18 months for the price to come down 
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TaylorMade has a mostly deserved reputation for pushing out new driver models at a crazy rate but over the last 5 years or so Callaway has actually been outpacing them (and so has Cobra, for that matter).
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BCRock posted:Grip tape is grip tape, in my experience. Just don't try the water activated tape that Lamkin sells... awful
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Halo14 posted:TM release new clubs like every 6 months. Just do what I do and wait a year or 18 months for the price to come down My 2016 M2 driver and M1 3 wood were just over $200 combined, the driver could have passed for new and the 3w only has a little more wear (but no sky marks or anything). For all the complaining you see about high prices and fast product cycles, golf equipment can still be pretty affordable if you shop around a bit.
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God I fucking love Diablo 3 gold, it even paid for this shitty title
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Almost every club in my bag I bought as old-new stock. 4-PW GW mizuno JPX 850, Cobra Max driver, and my lob wedge was given to me by my brother in-law, so it was free. My wife bought my drat putter as a birthday gift by literally asking the sales guy for the “best” putter they sell. I got the most expensive one instead. But it’s pretty good. I will never buy the New Hotness.
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Pretty funny story on ESPN today. Bellevue University just recruited a 61 year old to their golf team. The guy seems awesome, especially his last quote in the article. http://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/22005266/espn-golf-nebraska-college-recruits-61-year-old-golf-team
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DoctaFun posted:Pretty funny story on ESPN today. Lord have mercy, my wife would DIE if I had said that lol.
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I never played any sports in college. Does that mean I still have 4 years of eligibility? Looking forward to joining a golf team when I turn 50.
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First time ever for me. Three rounds in a row, over a long time frame, same score. Third 79 in a row. I have to get off this course and play elsewhere, it's familiarity as much as playing well (though, this was the best round of 79 in that group, just a good, complete round.) I converted one of about 5 legitimate birdie opportunities, and it was on the last hole. Started on 10, my birdie putt on 9 was 2 feet.  Score by B. B., on Flickr
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Saw a change in my game today for some reason. Weather was nice (72, partly cloudy, incredibly windy), so I hit the local muni for an improptu 18 holes. Shot a dead-honest 94 --no mulligans, no gimmes, not even tap-ins-- which is good for me. I'll shoot mid-80s on an Ahhh-hit-it-again day with my friends. Anyway, grouped with with a couple of septuagenarian retirees and had a good old time. Putted very, very lovely. LOTS of 3-putts. Hit a par-5 green in two and then 4-putted. gently caress. But this is not what I'm writing about. I hit my long irons like a machine, but couldn't hit my hybrids for poo poo. I've been keeping 4H 3H in my bag lately, with the rest irons. I've been working on my long irons quite a bit at the range (encouraged by this thread), so I added my 4I to the bag before I left. By the time we were through 12 holes, I was leaving the hybrids in the bag and hitting my 4I exclusively for anything 170 or longer, because I was swinging the hybrids like dogshit. Topping everything I swung at. (I don't own a fairway wood.) Hit the 4I almost flawlessly all day. Hit all my irons very well, actually. So is this just a result of hitting long irons way more than anything else at the range lately? Like in my last dozen trips to the driving range, 80% of my swings have been with 4I & 5I, because they've been my weakest club by far (aside from the putter, obviously). Maybe I'm subconsciously swinging the hybrids like I swing my driver, hence the thin/topped shots, I don't know. I've never felt really comfortable with hybrids, anyway. And I've always felt very good swinging short & medium irons. Today I felt just as good swinging long irons. I've spent the past couple weeks using an Orange Whip, which has evened out my tempo and helped prevent overswinging (among other things). Maybe that's why I feel so much better swinging the 4I. Again, I don't know. I'm a caveman. Overreaction to poo poo-can the hybrids for now & go grab a 3I off eBay?
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Lincoln posted:Saw a change in my game today for some reason. Weather was nice (72, partly cloudy, incredibly windy), so I hit the local muni for an improptu 18 holes. Shot a dead-honest 94 --no mulligans, no gimmes, not even tap-ins-- which is good for me. I'll shoot mid-80s on an Ahhh-hit-it-again day with my friends. Try to balance your practice time. You concentrated on a weakness, which is good, but the swing is not the same for a hybrid so it needs some repetition, too. Edit: Its 18 degrees and I have a foot of snow. It was 67 degrees when I walked off the course on Friday. torgeaux fucked around with this message at 23:26 on Jan 21, 2018 |
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Sergio won in Singapore. Mcilroy finished T3 in Abu Dhabi. Andrew Landry (hometown boy) took Jon Rahm to 5 holes in a playoff on the PGA Tour. This weekend could have been pretty special if all 3 had pulled it out. This week is REALLY something to watch. Sergio's defending in Dubai, Mcilroy coming off that great finish after so many months off, and Tiger's playing Torrey Pines. Great stuff.
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Kameh posted:Sergio won in Singapore. So...are you converted to Callaway now?
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My entire life has been a lie and I’ve been playing graphite shafts that are too heavy.
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Halo14 posted:So...are you converted to Callaway now? I'm Cobra for woods and irons, Cleveland wedges, and I oscillate between a Scotty Newport and a TM Ghost Spider. If I switched to Callaway, it would be for the wedges. I like the Phil-inspired high toes with extra grooves.
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Since I played Torrey last fall and it's the only tour venue I've played I'm looking forward to this even more than I'd otherwise be just to watch Tiger. Plus west coast means I'll get to catch more of Thurs/Fri after work 
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I live in San Diego real close to Torrey Pines and haven't been working for a couple of months... and I'm starting a new contract tomorrow 
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Have an impromptu golf trip to Vegas in the works, spending 4 days there in mid February with a buddy and we’re planning to play at least once per day. A 36-hole day at Paiute is on our list so far. Recommendations for courses that aren’t crazy expensive? We’ll have a car so anywhere is fair game. Thinking we’ll try to stay on the strip though, anyone have hotel preferences that are easy to get in and out / have parking? Probably trying to keep it below $150/night.
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pmac posted:Have an impromptu golf trip to Vegas in the works, spending 4 days there in mid February with a buddy and we’re planning to play at least once per day. A 36-hole day at Paiute is on our list so far. The Arroyo was a fun course with a lot of variety from hole to hole. We got a groupon when I was down there and I think we got on for 30 a head, but the regular is still 60ish bucks. I've only played The Wolf at Paiute, but definitely my favorite golf course down in Vegas. Also, if you haven't golfed in Vegas, be ready for some insane winds once the temperatures start rising in the afternoon. Kwilty fucked around with this message at 21:24 on Jan 23, 2018 |
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Kameh posted:I'm Cobra for woods and irons, Cleveland wedges, and I oscillate between a Scotty Newport and a TM Ghost Spider. If I switched to Callaway, it would be for the wedges. I like the Phil-inspired high toes with extra grooves. Which Cobra driver do you use? Looking to change from my Titleist 915D3. Don't like 460cc heads tho - prefer the 440 if possible.
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For Las Vegas, I always liked Angel Park in Summerlin for drunk golf. There is a lighted par 3 course too and a Station casino across the street.
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Nice, thanks for the Vegas recommendations. Arroyo looks like a good option and night golf at Angel Park would fit nicely. I wish the Major Series of Putting stadium was still set up...looks like it'll be back in October though.
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Halo14 posted:Which Cobra driver do you use? Looking to change from my Titleist 915D3. Don't like 460cc heads tho - prefer the 440 if possible. I have the Cobra F6+. It's a great head, but it's 460. One of the last Nike drivers made, the Vapor Flex 440, might be something you could look into. It's strange to me to see someone want to switch from Titleist. The 915 is a really, really solid driver. I looked into it for a bit before sticking with Cobra. Everyone that I know that plays Titleist sticks either has the matching driver or the TM M1/M2. Brand loyalty and all.
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All the casinos will also shuttle your crew back and forth to any course as well for like $80. They may even have a tub of free beers on board as well.
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Decent interview with Tiger about his club testing process, his equipment through the years, and thoughts on equipment limits: https://www.pgatour.com/long-form/2018/01/23/tiger-woods-equipment-taylormade-testing-q-and-a.html
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mattfl posted:Anyone else watching the final round in Maui? Have you ever been to the west mountain on Maui when the trade winds are blowing? I could probably touch 350.
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Bilirubin posted:Have you ever been to the west mountain on Maui when the trade winds are blowing? I could probably touch 350. I have actually, when I played Kapalua 3 years ago when I got married
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mattfl posted:I have actually, when I played Kapalua 3 years ago when I got married Nice! And congrats So how'd you drive?
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Bilirubin posted:Nice! And congrats I had to go back to the old golf thread to find my post about it, but according to my post from after I played I hit it 407 on 18
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Kameh posted:I have the Cobra F6+. It's a great head, but it's 460. One of the last Nike drivers made, the Vapor Flex 440, might be something you could look into. Thanks, yeah I've tried out the Nike 440 a while back - not too bad. Don't get me wrong, I like the Titleist. Actually want to move up to the 917 but they're still crazy expensive. Speaking of Nike - don't buy the Nike Explorer shoes. Had them no more than 2 months and the sole is falling off in different places. It's like they used the cheapest possible glue. Shame because they're so comfortable. Think I'll stick to FootJoy from now on
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Halo14 posted:Thanks, yeah I've tried out the Nike 440 a while back - not too bad. quote:Speaking of Nike - don't buy the Nike Explorer shoes. Had them no more than 2 months and the sole is falling off in different places. It's like they used the cheapest possible glue. Shame because they're so comfortable. Think I'll stick to FootJoy from now on  . Even FootJoy’s cheapest shoe has an $80 MSRP now.
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Josh Lyman posted:I’m the biggest Titleist fanboy you’ll ever meet and even I think the 917 series isn’t a huge improvement over the 915. The biggest thing is being able to go from the D3 to the D2 without a jump up in spin. Cost me $140AUD. I'm taking them back for a credit anyway.
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Anyone do their own grips? Any tips/ recommendations?
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Yeah, I've regripped my own clubs. It's pretty easy - might take an hour or two to do a whole set if it's your first time. A vice of some sort makes a big difference. Otherwise, follow the steps in this video or any other "how to regrip golf clubs" youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1N6KIxE3iY In my experience, some golf stores will comp their installation fee if you buy a full set of new grips. It might be worth calling around and saving yourself the effort and mess...unless of course you're super gung-ho about DIY. pmac fucked around with this message at 02:02 on Jan 25, 2018 |
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Halo14 posted:Thanks, yeah I've tried out the Nike 440 a while back - not too bad. I'm a Titleist fan also. Go hit the new Mizuno ST180 because it's very classic looking and performs better than any Titleist driver imo.
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