RoyN

I recently purchased a Titlist TSi3 Driver, Cleveland Zipcore 4 sand wedge, and Srixon Q-Star balls.
Still looking for upgrading my putter.

Just picked up a SeeMore putter. It was on sale at PGA Superstore for $249. I’ve been looking at this putter for a while and couldn’t pass it up.
 
Then I traded two of my TaylorMade (50, 52) wedges for Vokey (48, 52) wedges. The TaylorMades had the wrong bounce and I really wanted a 48 anyway. I kept the TW grind 56.

Will possibly see how they play this weekend.

Near ace today. No 5 at Los Verdes (SoCal) Par 3 downhill, 190 playing 180 w/ down slope, into wind so took it back to 190 yards, hit a high cut and plopped just next to pin, backing up a foot leaving myself a nice tap in of about 18". Closest I've been in many years and gave it a good scare. Still searching for that ace. 

Shiny.

I got a hold of one and some fw today. They took a lot of imput from tour pros but also wanted to keep it simple and familiar to the TSR. 

I got a hold of one and some fw today. They took a lot of imput from tour pros but also wanted to keep it simple and familiar to the TSR. 

Got a hold of one today. Won't be disappointed. It's new yet familiar. 2 different drop dates for the family. It's definitely a GT because it's all about speed.

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So I actually spent a few hrs over 3 days testing out all of the new drivers before they came out. I put them up against my current gamer, g425 max, and their previous generations (i.e. paradym vs paradym a.i. smoke etc)
Generally the new models were just as good or better. The biggest difference though, far and away was the g430 max 10k over the g430 max and LST models. I did use the Chrome TTour2.0 65 S shaft for all the ping drivers and i play the previous generation shaft on my g425. All heads 9° for ping.
Launch was up for the 10k. But spin was way down compared to both the 425 and 430 max models. Carry and overall distance were up. Only then LST came close but not nearly as consistent. Shot shape was straight or slight draw. The couple of shots right we pushes that still wanted to be dead straight. Overall dispersion was noticeably tighter with the 10k. It felt very stable and easy to swing. Ball was hot coming off the face. The sound was a loud crack, but still and improvement over the 425 sound. The overall shape still framed the ball nicely at address and the shallower face almost felt easier to find the middle.
Ball speeds sat around 136-139 but i didnt really get after it. Average carry sat around 232y and overall at 256y. Spin was 2400 and launch angle was high, almost 17*. I already hit a high ball with launch between 15.5 and 17 but the 10k didn't ballon up due to the lack of spin. Average peak height was 94ft. I did notice i had 2 shots that dipped to about 1920 and 1875 rpm on backspin, which would be unheard of on my g425. 
The 10k seems to be a max version of the LST. I am sure for some, they won't see much of a difference between the 2. But if you are playing the 425 still, this is the model you need to start with when you are looking for a replacement. 
 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

I don't need anyone to tell me don't do it! I have a wife for that.
I have a oversized 2 and 3hy that act as 5w and 7w replacements. But I have always had an issue with gap between essentially my 3hy and 5i. I like the idea of a 9w but it doesn't seem as useful to me other than the fairway short rough. I use my 4hy for a lot of different shots. I just don't know if a 9w or even a utility iron could do all the same job.

I am open to anything honestly. I had time at work to try a few clubs and grabbed a old sim 2 max 9w and the new Cleveland xl 9w. Sim had more distance but Cleveland launched higher. I actually found a used g430 4hy with the stock alta shaft and lofted it up a degree and flat and the results were the best of anything I hit. Including my old g425 4hy. Taking it out for a test drive this weekend.

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

From what I have been told there will be no 10k model as of yet. Release in store will be last week in august. 

From what I have been told there will be no 10k model as of yet. Release in store will be last week in august. 

From what I have been told there will be no 10k model as of yet. Release in store will be last week in august. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Ok after taking this guy out for a test drive yesterday during my round, I decided to bring home with me  permanently. Traded in the g425 4hy for the g430 hy. Definitely felt hotter off the face and the stock shaft made a big difference in feel for me. Already seeing better results after just few shots. 
Lucky for me it was used only 2 or 3 rounds by the previous owner so I basically stole it. 
I also lucked into a free ballnamic fitting and the #2 recommended choice for me was the Bridgestone Tour BX. I just happened to see these lonely guys on a shelf on clearance since they are last years model and thought what the hell let's give em a go and see if they make a difference. The pros and cons of working at a golf store. 

Yeah, the basic scrarch and dent twist knob to start dryer wasn't gonna cut it.  But we did find a somewhat good deal on a special order that never got picked up.  

Bought a 7 wood today to replace my 6 iron that I have struggled to hit consistently. I'll put it in play tomorrow