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    Small Dent in Toe of Driver - How Much Does it Affect?

    in General Q&A

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    That isn't going to affect anything.  I had a rogue 4wd that the face was dented (on toe).  I think it was from hitting winter range balls.  I took it to my fitter and Callaway replaced it under warranty.  You could see if this would fit into that category but I don't think its from wear and tear with hitting a ball, so not sure what would happen.

    Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it.

    Joining a Country Club?

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    I going to add nothing other than support for what @MattF said.  Def sounds like a CC is not what you are looking for.  You would want to know too if the club allows push carts.  Some clubs do not (mine).  Only carry or carting it.  Might be different in PHX though.  I view the club as a social experience for myself and family.  We go to the pool, the family will play golf together.  Prior to pandemic,  I could get on the course anytime I wanted.  Now with work from home, its a little different.  Pace of play isn't an issue at a CC but could be at even a semi-priv club with memberships. 

    I would think that you could save your money and have less of the nagging feeling of needing to use the CC amenities by going to a public or semi-private membership route.  Checks all your boxes. 🤙

    Tiger Woods Injured in Crash

    in The 19th Hole

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    On 2/25/2021 at 10:55 AM, Chip Strokes said:

     

    i generally like barstool. their takes can be a little in your face but for the most part, they’re big time fans of what they cover and are usually more enjoyable to read than stuffy old sports reporters  

    KFC has been a disaster of a person for a long time.  that tasteless tweet was very on-brand for him as was his limp apology

     

    Seems like when some of KFC's dirty laundry was aired out, it has been a downward spiral.  Its amazing he is still there but he is one of the originals.  He is sensationalism at his best trying to get eyeballs.

    What equipment are you thinking about?

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    Jeez.  I grabbed some 921 tours this off season.  PURE.

    Now I am thinking:

    1) an epic speed 16.5 wood.  first designed 4wd since rogue with Callaway.

    2) sweetrollzgolf.com putter grip.  Anyone have any experience??? Like the designs but not sure of the size.  Currently use the SS Pistol 1.0.  

    3) possibly the new Sun Mountain Sunday Carry bag.  MGS review and that bag looks sweet!!!  WOuld like a sunday bag in general so if there are any recommendations that would be great.

    any point learning to flop shot with lower loft clubs?

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    I don't necessarily see a reason why to use a lower lofted club for a flop except maybe just for technique and practice.  I will usually use 9i to practice some bunker shots.  Helps me with not taking too deep of sand which I tend to do.  I do use my 55* over my 59* for a flop as it seems to be more forgiving.  I had some issues with using my 59* on any short shots around the green and ended up going to my other wedges but allowing for more roll.  After i put that 59* in the proverbial corner, and used the other wedges, my confidence was boosted with the 59 now.   Also its fun messing around with the different shots to try and make a fool of myself.

    Tiger: another surgery

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    1 hour ago, IDontGiveAchuck said:

    As someone who has had to deal with back injuries/issues pretty much my entire adult life, first back injury was at age 28, I can say that once that happens it doesn't take much to make that injury re-appear or worsen.

    So, while the argument that it's self-inflicted could be seen as valid, in my opinion its all down to the nature of the injury.  Back injuries are a terrible thing to deal with.

    I agree.  I have seen my dad go through the same.  2 back surgeries and it was never the same.  Its workable for golf now but it definitely is a hinderance.  Nothing a few Bud Lights wont help loosen.  I will say his physique is much different than Tiger's!  

    Tiger has put his body through the ringer with just golf and he didn't help himself with the "extra circular" workouts.  

    Brooks Koepka moving to Srixon??

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

    Brooks I believe is no longer on his Nike contract for the bag but even if he is the way I understand the contract situation with Nike is that he would get to keep a portion of the contract related to the bag if he signed with another company so he essentially would double dip to an extent. As part of the Nike decision to leave golf they were able to sign wherever they wanted while still getting their Nike contract.

    However I do think the equipment and bag deal he had Nike hard goods is over based on him signing in 2016. Unless he had a 10 year deal like rory.

    Cool!  Good to know!

    Who's your YouTube Go To Club Guy...

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    On 1/16/2021 at 9:23 AM, zrumble said:

    Hands down my favorites are TXG and Alex Etches. TXG has the highest production value of the group, Matt destroys the ball and Ian is brilliant. Alex has good insights, but is absolutely hilarious. I'm not a huge Rick Shiels fan, IMO he likes clubs that fit his swing and nothing else. Mark Crossfield is good, but doesn't have the production value of TXG.  

     

    On 1/16/2021 at 9:34 AM, sirchunksalot said:

    You ain't kidding, he has me rolling sometimes with his humor. Just started watching his Callaway Epic Speed video and he opens with this gem. Screenshot_20210116-113110_YouTube-01.jpeg.0c0ea2fcfb027018e9e3a25ec4df8111.jpeg

    This is guy is great.  His delivery and comedic relief is refreshing.  Recently found him during YT sessions while trying not to fall asleep during work at my computer.

    Brooks Koepka moving to Srixon??

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    17 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

    If he signs a deal then I would expect him to probably have a bag deal to help with the exposure.

    The question would be if Nike would pay more for the bag vs what Srixon would pay for the bag.  I am not familiar with contacts but there seems to be many high profile players utilizing another sponsor on the bag rather than iron/woods OEM.  If Srixon ponies out the money then i could see Srixon on the bag but i would doubt they beat out what Nike would pay.  That little check mark means a lot in marketing.

    Brooks Koepka moving to Srixon??

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

    I have zero business expertise. So this is totally unfounded opinion 🙂

    I wonder, though, if Brooks playing Srixon without a contract has more value to Srixon than if were under contract. I'm sure the bean-counters at Srixon have their spreadsheets with that answer. But it doesn't seem crazy to me to think that

    Extra sets of Srixon irons sold with Brooks playing w/o contract * MSRP

    might be a bigger number than

    Extra sets of Srixon irons sold with Brooks playing w/ contract * MSRP - Brooks's contract

    Thats an interesting perspective...  I guess the same scenario was played out with Mizuno.  I would say anyone with major wins, playing your irons for free, would be a win.  Nothing invested other than some free irons.  

    Brooks Koepka moving to Srixon??

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    46 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

    I think @ncwoz asks the most pertinent question: is anyone actually hearing anything about a deal, or is he just playing the clubs?

    In terms of marketing value, I agree with those who say this isn't going to launch Srixon up to the Callaway/Taylormade/Titleist/PING echelon, but on the margins, where Srixon lives, I suspect it matters. The kinds of guys who read golf forums, the kind who actually would know what sticks Brooks has in his bag, who also know that he's switching to them from those Mizunos, those are the guys who go into a fitting and say, "Yeah, lemme hit those too."

    I don't think the idea is that people are going to flock to the store to get what Brooks has in his bag. It's about incrementally changing how seriously avid golfers take your brand. On that, assuming some kind of return to form for Brooks, I have to see this as a significant good thing for Srixon, deal or no deal.

    I wonder what Srixon's ROI will be on this contract, if there is one.  Probably a question of what any player endorsement ROI is... besides Tiger, Rory, DJ, maybe Rickie.  Brooks is a great player, major winner, consistent 'cupper, but does he move the needle as a player?  Are kids growing up saying I want to be Koepka...  maybe they are... but he just doesn't intrigue me as much as others without as many majors.  Would there be value in trying to grab a young gun to see if something pans out?  Or do they just get too much money thrown at them...

    TOO MANY QUESTIONS!! i digress...

    No More ProV1's

    in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

    I have yet to try these but have heard others say they hit a sweet spot in the compression scale and match up well with low/mid handicap player games.  I've just been waiting for Callaway to sweeten the pot a little and throw in a pair of these when you buy 3 dozen or more 🙂.

     

    Maybe a Mizzen and Main shirt as well???

    Star Wars

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    On 12/11/2020 at 4:21 PM, sirchunksalot said:

    I really need to watch Clone Wars and Rebels, I have always had a hard time getting over the animation style, but I might just have to bite the bullet and give them a try because I've heard the storytelling is amazing. 

    It took me while to bite the bullet but with the introductions of new characters and giving really good context to the overall storyline, its worth it.  Clone Wars def is better.  Rebels is fine but I feel isn't at the level of story telling in CW, but it does delve into more of the temples etc.  

    Went through all the trailers on YT.  SUPER STOKED!!!

    Star Wars

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

    I'm going to have to read up on some of the new releases they're going to drop on Disney+ and find out what they're about, but I can say I'm excited about the Lando, Asoka, and Obi Wan series. If they're anything like the Mandolorian, they'll be phenomenal!

    I wish they would delve into earlier stories of Mace Windu and possibly Darth Maul. They were two of the more interesting characters in the prequels. 

    +1 here.  Ahsoka would be of great interest.  Just finished Rebels and it leaves some great story lines to continue on.

    (nerd alert)


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