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Gripit

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About Gripit

  • Birthday February 27

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Chattanooga
  • Interests
    God, Guitar (acoustic), & Golf

Player Profile

  • Age
    60 and over
  • Swing Speed
    90 mph or less
  • Handicap
    15
  • Frequency of Play/Practice
    Weekly
  • Player Type
    Casual
  • Biggest Strength
    Putting
  • Biggest Weakness
    Approach
  • Fitted for Clubs
    No

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  1. I was wondering when this would come up! I hate playing with someone who has more fun fishing for balls than actually playing golf. If you can get your ball out of the water, great...get it, drop it, and then hit it! I quit playing with a guy because he would pick up / fish out every ball he saw and waste five or more minutes doing it. Let's play golf!!!
  2. I have a hard time looking down at a closed driver face. Also, for some reason I would slice the snot out of my drives when I had a closed face. Years ago I started turning the face to look square or a little open before gripping my driver and that helped not only my visual comfort, but also I started making better drives (did that add loft too?). I guess that slightly open face helped me be a little more aggressive closing the face through the bottom of my swing? Anyways...a closed face at address is something I avoid at all costs. Driver must be square or slightly open to my eye.
  3. Anybody know anything about these clubs? As far as I can tell, the "Gloire" line of clubs is a Japan only release by TaylorMade. I've seen these drivers on eBay for auction. Anybody? I'm very interested/curious.
  4. Fixed income retiree here. Don't play competitions, just for personal enjoyment and exercise. Play to a 15 according to the Grint. Price is EVERYTHING to me. I just can't justify the $$$. The only OEM clubs in my bag right now (and for the last two years) are driver and 3w and they are Ping G5's I bought for less than $100 each. I've hit newer clubs, but they haven't outperformed these enough to replace them, and I can't personally justify spending hundreds of dollars anyway. But I do know how manufacturing/retail works. If folks are willing to spend the $$, then GOOD FOR THEM and for the OEM's. If the prices have gone too high the market will adjust itself.
  5. I know it's not golf related; but I do wear it for golf...and it is my favorite hat...
  6. I'm wondering if the price increase is just based on simple economics? EVERYTHING is now more expensive due to inflation, raw materials increases, supply chain issues, labor costs, shipping, etc... I'm retired and starting to really feel the effects of our terrible economy on my finances. Anybody else feeling the financial "pinch" or am I the only one?
  7. Right on, my friend! I've been on other golf forums where the posters insulted others and were just plain mean, nasty, rude and crude. I too enjoy very much MGS forums "civilized chat" and have learned a LOT from the guys posting here.
  8. Good grief. I'm retired too, it's also getting cold out, and I'M NOWHERE NEAR ANYTHING CHRISTMAS YET! Is there a "jealous" emoji I can use?
  9. Yeah, I didn't go to the range, either, To try to keep apples to apples, I actually went to 2nd swing and bought the exact driver I game in a lower loft (9*) at a pretty low price. Installed the PLB L to 45.25" playing length and got a D2 swingweight. First time out, I just hit some 2nd drives with the PLB. When I was very careful with my swing, the ball flight was MAJESTIC...but the majority were a fade flight. I felt like I had to really manipulate the club through the ball to keep it on line. So I decided to actually PLAY for a fade (I don't normally do that) and played a couple more rounds with the PLB exclusively, using it on every tee that I could and left my trusty 3w in the bag. The only good thing I found is that the PLB eliminated the left side miss completely; I didn't miss a fairway! But the consistent distance and feel wasn't there. I am convinced it is my swing; I just can't seem to get myself smooth enough and I think that's why I am fading the ball. The other thing I am wondering about is the PLB itself. I have tried the PLB before and that shaft never ever felt good, it always had a "boardy" feel to me. That's what's happening now. I thought the L flex would make a difference but I am still not feeling the clubhead in the swing; so maybe the shaft "profile" is not what I need. When I swing my gamer driver, I can feel the clubhead, but not with the PLB and the swingweight is the same. I am still interested in this hack and am now thinking of trying a different shaft brand that has a different bend/flex/torque profile to see if that would make a difference. But the really important thing for me is...I'm having FUN doing this! (I apologize for the long post).
  10. Just epoxied my PLB in L flex... won't be able to try it out until Wednesday and can't wait! Cut to 45.5" and my dry fit showed approx D2 sw. If it's too heavy, I'll take another half inch off...
  11. I have really enjoyed reading this thread...You guys got me interested. That's exactly what I'm going to try. Been playing R flex for years and have decided to get a PLB in L flex. This should be a fun experiment!
  12. I played the Cut Blue for a couple years. Last year the covers on the Blues I ordered were getting shredded from my 8i , 9i, pw, gw.....Contacted the company and they suggested I go with the Cut Grey; and they replaced my entire order (3dz) with the Grey! Played them and still have a dozen or so left. Late last year I found Srixon Z stars at Wallyworld for $24.99 and bought a couple dozen each of the Z star and the XV. Played a sleeve of each, and still have the rest. I'll use them eventually... This year I purchased a 4dz box of Maxfli Tour (using a $20 off coupon), which ended up costing about the same price as the Cut Grey, which is ~$20. Still trying the Maxfli Tour, but I do like the Cut Grey, and the Grey are definitely more durable than the Blue for me. Will play out my supply of Srixon and Maxfli before I purchase any more and that might take me a couple years since I don't get out too often!
  13. I just caught this thread and thought to add my technique...fwiw. I will use any club from 7i to SW for chipping and pitching, depending on lie and how far I need to carry and factor in roll. PW rolls out about as far as it carries, 9i the ratio is about 1/3 carry, 2/3 roll. The longer clubs will roll out more with less carry. It all depends on the lie, what is between the ball and the green, and how far you need to carry, etc... I use a narrower stance and put my weight on my front foot to keep weight ahead of the ball and use a left hand dominant strike for 50 yards and in, with the thought of hitting the ball with the back of my left hand. I use a LW for when I get short-sided or when I am pitching onto a steep slope and need carry with little to no roll out, opening the face as needed. If I don't think left hand strike, my right hand takes over and I end up blading the ball because I didn't hold my wrist hinge... Weight forward has helped me make ball-first contact; I was terrible with wedges, hitting fat AND thin shots until I tried this. Now I'm much more consistent and confident with those shots 50 yards and in. I'm 68 now, retired, love the game, and still able to break 80 a couple times a year.
  14. Lol...my sentiments exactly! I checked out Edison a year or so ago. Very tempting and very interested but...$$$$$$. I'm retired and refuse to pay that much per club. Components from GolfWorks and then 2ndswing for used clubs are my first go-to's when I get the "new" club urge.
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