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J.B.

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  • Location
    Utah

Player Profile

  • Age
    50-59
  • Swing Speed
    91-100 mph
  • Handicap
    13
  • Frequency of Play/Practice
    A few times per month
  • Player Type
    Casual
  • Biggest Strength
    Putting
  • Biggest Weakness
    Approach
  • Fitted for Clubs
    No

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  1. Thanks MGS community. Although I wasn’t necessarily planning on any specific purchase when initially raising the question, positive feedback from several in this thread re: Oakley Prizm Golf lenses captured my interest. I signed up as a MVP Member (for free) on Oakley website, giving me $20 credit which I used on some Prizm Golf Lenses. Wow! First time I have ever worn sunglasses for an entire 18 holes and now don’t think I can ever golf without them! Truly amazing to me. Golfed on a mountain course surrounded by peak of Fall leaves that just POPPED with color through these lenses in addition to all the benefits for my golf game. Honestly didn’t want to take them off for the drive home. Everything suddenly appeared so drab without them. Apparently there is something to seeing the world through rose colored glasses (Note: I tried on both Prizm Golf and Prizm Dark Golf and opted for the Dark Golf even though going into it I was certain I’d walk out with the lighter version. Dark seemed to fit my preference better for typical sun and conditions where I typically golf.) I. Ant recommend Oakley Prizm highly enough! Thank you!
  2. An oldie but a goodie. Absolutely got to be my Cobra KING F7 Hybrid (3-4 adjustable)! Love the rails, the head weighting and size, the look over the ball and how absolutely consistently I hit it. I have never had a lie that gives me ANY concern with that club and gives me complete control from anywhere. I researched like mad when I pulled the trigger, got a crazy good deal on it and now wish I had purchased another one simply as a backup in case anything ever happens to it. Well done, Cobra!
  3. Assuming you have also tried the Oakley Prizm DARK Golf Lens, I am wondering on your personal opinions on how those compared to the OG Prizm Golf Lens. What pushed you ultimately to the OG version rather than the Dark version?
  4. Wow, thanks to each of you for your prompt responses and helpful insights. What an amazing group to tap into for these types of questions. The collective experiences and resources of MGS and the MGS community is super helpful so again thanks for your willingness to share. @Swood1994 - cool to know that you were one on the inside at Oakley for several years. Quick follow-up question for you: You mentioned having firsthand experience with MULTIPLE different glasses and lens options and have ultimately gravitated to mainly the Oakley Prizm Golf lens. There seems to be a lot of focus recently on the Oakley Prizm DARK Golf lens as well. Assuming you have also tried that, I am wondering on your personal opinions on those two Oakley options and what I assume you prefer over the DARK option. Thanks again for everyone's helpful insights!
  5. Needing some clarification here from those that might be better informed regarding sunglasses specific to golf. When researching previously, I had understood that: "Polarization can distort vision and affect depth perception. It may also change the way you track the ball and induce eye strain when you're tilting your head back and forth." The basic explanation was that the technology that makes polarized glasses effective actually creates issues that distort the way you see the ball and can actually mess with your game. Notwithstanding, I seem to see countless sunglasses marketed as "golf sunglasses" which have polarized lenses. What gives? Was I misinformed or is there something else at play here that needs better understanding when making decisions regarding sunglasses on the course? Thanks for any guidance and/or suggestions you might have for me. Thanks!
  6. I have had mine for quite some time now and LOVE it. Super convenient and FAR better IMHO than other putting discs, etc. regardless of whether or not the rollback question can be accurately addressed. I leave it set up in my office and practice during audio conference calls and other meetings when simply required to listen in. I find it to be a nice diversion at times I need a break as well. My putting has DEFINITELY improved. I have found it to be particularly useful to get a better feel at times when I am transitioning to a new putter or trying to get dialed in prior to a round. I find it helpful in target as well as pace. Great value for low investment, IMHO.
  7. It seems to me that one of the greatest challenges you may be facing could be the 48/52/56 loft set up without possibly spending a little more. Not sure whether you have already made your decision but if you are determined to replace all three wedges at the same time spending less than $100 per club, you may have and easier time switching to a 52/56/60 setup. Good quality, highly rated sets at that lower price point appear to be more widely available, especially if you are not fixated on it being one of the major retail golf brands. For instance, as others have suggested there are a number of lesser-known brands that have seemingly solid reviews but only at the 52/56/60 setup option (e.g. Lazrus, Gigagolf, even Kirkland has good feedback). Lazrus currently sells a 3-wedge set for $127; Gigagolf single wedges at the 52/56/60 loft options are available for $40-50 per wedge and customization of certain components for additional fees; Costco has been offering their set for $169 if you are still able to get those somewhere. Each of those have several reviews and even feedback from recognized golf influencers (e.g. Rick Shiels, etc.) if you do a google search. I have also scored some great deals on some quality options for under $100 per club when companies drop prices to make room for new releases (e.g. New Level, Sub70, even some of the biggest names if you keep your eye out), and a wider variety of lofts being available including your aforementioned 48 or 58, etc. Beyond that, as others have suggested you may need to explore bending clubs or looking at used options (I just tend to be gun shy about pulling the trigger on used options at the risk of being too worn. In my experience, wedges tend to be the main clubs needing to be replaced most frequently due to wear. Good luck!
  8. I would tend to agree with others that it may be largely situation dependent but basic rule of thumb for the three clubs you mention IMHO would be this: 52 - lower with less spin and trying to roll it into the hole 56 - fly it higher with more spin 60 - situations where I need to get it up and over something and land with less roll (e.g. getting directly over greenside bunker, especially if needing to land on green without as much run) As mentioned by others, player feel, wind, lie, slope, course conditions all play into it. Ultimately it comes down to trying more and more shots to dial in what is most comfortable and repeatable for you.
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