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I was curious if anyone would catch on...

BASEBALL bats are restricted in the almost ALL leagues by some manner of specification (weight / length ratio, materials, etc)... doesn't seem to prevent anyone from developing skills from T-ball through Little League, Travel, High School, College... or diminish interest in the sport. That said... the pro's still hit more home runs every year with wooden bats.. and the leagues still talk about moving fences back on a regular basis. Maybe they should start making baseballs softer too!? ...this was just fun to think about... enjoy!

Agree with the 'stock shot' being the go to. You can hit fades and draws... but with the same desired outcome?? I find spin rates drop (a lot) and the trajectory is.. just.. very different. Maybe its all practice, adjustment, and comfort. Given the whole 'life long' consideration, maybe I should switch before my back stops working!!

The thoughts for consideration are... I find it noticeably more difficult to consistently shape shots, or hit a variety of shots properly, with today’s tech maxed out for distance and forgiveness (talking to the title here). What's your take? Have you had an opportunity to play a variety of club designs? Would a properly 'fit' club/shaft/grip (regardless of style) significantly assist the average golfer in a similar way with an increased advantage for real game improvement? This with the idea of learning 'how' to hit different shots within your game, where and when needed? Anyone here have real experience with the opposite? I've always assumed I would move to game improvement and super game improvement when my back stopped rotating quite as smoothly. Trying like hell to stay young. My take: Golf is a lifelong game and that alone is one of the best reasons to commit and practice. Practice anything and you will see improvement. Shot shaping isn't only for professionals. With the right friend, coach, or lesson it can be a valuable addition to your arsenal. Everyone has their reasons. I prefer to play as traditionally as possible, whenever possible.

1985 GMC Safari Original Model w/ auto 4.3L V6 (may still run) ...carbureted too Oh the memories... Purchased new in '85 for around $8k as a 'truck' aka it had a driver seat and AM/FM radio... my father, brother and I argued and completed the 'custom' plush interior (remember conversion vans?). Used as a family camping wagon all across the country for 12 years or so before passing it along to the youngest (that's me) to drive it into... severe old age. I believe it was finally sold from the farm garage a few years back for $500. Still running fairly strong... although the only working door was the passenger side front! It was one hell of a 'clown car' 'party wagon' 'trail boss' in its day!! Long live the 'Wool Ride'!

8 Stupid Mistakes Every Golfer Makes - via blog.hole19golf.com The link is to the original article. Decent read.. things we all know too well but can never hear enough. Unfortunately there was no by line provided for the write up. Enjoy!! ~~~~ 8 STUPID MISTAKES EVERY GOLFER MAKES How many avoidable mistakes would you say the average golfer makes in a single round? It isn't a low number, that's for sure. Even after a solid 18, you may walk off the final green telling anyone who'll listen how close you came to shooting the lights out. Golf is not a game of perfect, but if you can learn to stop getting in your own way, it will become a much more enjoyable four hours away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. While golfers can make a whole ream of mistakes throughout a round, here are some of the biggest offenders. (Those who have seen my golf game will understand this is far from an exhaustive list). 1. MISSING A TAP IN Even the thought makes us wince - but we've all done it. If your putt stops just shy of the hole, don't just try to casually tap it in. It might be an action laced with a degree of frustration, but it's nothing compared to how you'll feel if the ball stays above ground. It's one of the moments on the golf course where you'd be happy if the ground swallowed you up - to save you from the embarrassment if nothing else. And we all already know how to avoid them. Let's give every putt the respect it deserves. 2. PLAYING THE HERO ESCAPE We're often told to ignore our inner critical voice on the course. Let's take that a step further: ignore the inner voice urging you to thread one through the trees when you haven't hit a straight ball all day. When you're out of position, the absolute worst thing you can do - and we can't stress this enough - is take on a shot where the percentage chance of failure far outweighs any likelihood of success. And where the penalty for failure is severe. OK, so the hero shot is fun. The punch shot back into the fairway is boring. We get it. Regardless, if you can salvage something from the hole by playing it safe, it's the obvious play. It doesn't matter how you scramble a bogey. As cliche as it sounds, there are no pictures on your scorecard. 3. GETTING THE WRONG YARDAGE There's usually some fairway marker to give you the yardage to the green - the trouble is, is that to the front of the green or the middle? It can vary depending on the course you're playing, so having some way to get accurate numbers is essential. As you already know, your Hole19 app gives you GPS yardages to the front, middle and back of every green. 4. NOT TAKING ENOUGH CLUB Golf pros will tell you most amateur golfers overestimate how far they hit each club. Most mid-high handicappers are susceptible to leaving the ball short, and we would rarely go long (apart from the times we blade one off the back). OK, so you smashed your pitching wedge 155 yards one sunny Thursday last. Nice one. But that doesn't mean you can expect to hit the same shot today in the depths of winter. Only if you collect average carry and total distance data for each club - and then amend for weather and course conditions - can you ever expect to know how far you hit each club. If you're not a data-driven golfer and are stuck deciding between two clubs on approach, grab the longest one. Making your target the back 1/3 of the green tends to lead to more greens in regulation. 5. FORGETTING TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF ELEVATION After leaving a perfect yardage in the green light zone, you strike the ball beautifully, only to see it come up short. You forgot to take a little off into that elevated green again, didn't you! It's an easy mistake to make, but it's particularly maddening when you stripe the ball exactly as you planned. Maintain your concentration over the full 18 holes, stay fuelled and try to forget about previous shots (both good and bad). Keeping your head in the game will help you allow for elevation in each of your pre-shot club choices. 6. HITTING THE LIP IN FAIRWAY BUNKERS Finding the sand from the tee is far from ideal, but don't go compounding the error by getting too greedy. Picking the golf ball clean out of the bunker is tricky enough, but when you hit it flush, you want to ensure enough loft to get back in play. Lay up to your favourite yardage. It's always preferable to another wasted shot in the sand. 7. FAILING TO READ THE PUTT A lot of putts are missed because golfers tend to focus on the break of a putt without actually reading it. It's important to know whether the ball will move left to right or right to left, but how much will it actually move? Try to stand to the side of every putt to help you decide whether it's uphill or downhill, as this needs to be factored in when choosing your starting line and pace. Uphill putts will generally break less than downhill putts. 8. DWELLING ON BAD SHOTS We've all been there. You've just made a three-putt and lost all focus as you step up to your next tee shot. There's a little pent-up anger and not a hint of a pre-shot routine as you proceed to smash your tee shot into the woods or straight OB. After a bad shot or a bad break, remember that how you react will determine how the rest of your round pans out. Some of the world's best golfers have a form of 'short-term memory loss' - essentially the ability to stand on the next tee with a clear mind. If you can learn to put the 3-putt, the chunked chip shot, the plugged lie, or the unlucky bounce out of your mind, you'll relieve yourself of the negative emotions that make it harder to play good golf. Have a Fantastic Day folks!!

Wait… so a cup of coffee, 6 Modelo and a bag of grass isn’t considered nutrition anymore? When does anyone have time to eat out there? …too busy doing 12oz curls between swings. Oooooo…. How about a box of Softies!! That’ll do. Jokes aside… if you can do caffeine small amounts do wonders for focus and performance… but you have to find the right mix. I find a cup of joe (or a grapefruit juice) and a banana at the turn do wonders. Also trail mix and lots of water all the time. Totally agree with a glass every three to four holes for water…unless that puts you in the woods every two to three holes…

@Jnoble89 GREAT REVIEW! I found iron covers from @craftsmangolf this fall for the new set...FANTASTIC fit. Easy to find, Easy on, Easy off, Excellent construction. My only comment; a stronger magnetic closure would be ideal...although probably not necessary. At times they don't fully close and can pop open, but this may subside entirely with age and use as the material softens. As for texture... I tried to show it in the picture but this version was spot on to the OEM look from my fairway and driver. Great compliments on the course!

Driving Iron, hybrid, or fairway… for 200+ Which, why, what factors did you consider making the choice?… was it performance? personal preference? a tip from a friend or a pro? do you carry both or a combination of sorts?

No mail delivery by USPS up here. So we have PO’s. Just trying to help ya feel better… this happened last Christmas and then it was “delivered”. Except they put the delivery slip in the wrong PO and no one would look for the box for TWO more weeks. Laughing at it looking back but what a pain in the ACE.

I do the same at least once a year. The bags are typically a mix of decent clubs, but lately they all have hybrids rather than long irons. Great for most.. but hybrids are my nemesis. I also completely agree with you on the Driver... its... Hit or Miss... on the fit you will find.

Zojirushi fresh brew... half the price... i've had to replace more than one expensive alternative due to hard water build up. Never can remember the de-scaler. Finally bought an under-sink purifier though.

Looking for practice ideas for indoors. It’s all snow and cold until June or a planned exodus from snow capped peaks. I’ve found my wife’s ruggable rugs mimic green speed fairly well so I’m putting… daily. Thoughts?? I probably just need to find an indoor facility of some sort.

Thanks for the link!

Game progression… meaning adjustments to swing, stance, grip… things in that direction… as instructed or learned over time. Thanks for the input .. pretty much just confirming my suspicions.