MisterWinston

I used to live by the mantra 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'—until I started playing golf. In the two years since I began, I've been on a non-stop upgrading spree. I blame my thrice-weekly range sessions and hours spent watching golf videos on YouTube. Like a game of musical chairs, here's where the music has temporarily stopped. Driver: Ping G430 When I first caught the golf bug, I bought this used and dented on eBay. It was a deal I couldn’t pass up. I wasn’t good at golf (yet), so I wanted to start slow in case it was just another fleeting hobby. Two years on, it's clearly not, but I’m not ready to spend $600 on a new one yet. Irons: Mizuno Hot Metal Pro G-6i I ditched my cheap Costco set about a year ago. These Mizunos were more than I could handle at the time, but I’ve grown into them. 5 Iron: Custom Cobra King Forged Tec One Length Setting up a makeshift driving range in my garage led to overusing my Mizuno until it snapped. Instead of fixing it for $120, I asked ChatGPT to pretend to be a golf fitter. It recommended the Cobra King, down to the lie angle, tipping, and custom loft. It doesn’t quite match the feel of my other Mizunos and only adds a few yards past my 6i as much as I thought I wood. Gap Wedge: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore 56 Degree I got this after reading the MGS 2023 wedge reviews. Outside of my putter, it’s my most-used club and easily my favorite. I finally broke 90 last month, and this club consistently set the ball near the hole. Lob Wedge: Vokey BV 62.08 I found the BV Wedge Selector Tool, answered some questions, and this was the recommendation. It gets the job done. Its usually user error when I blade the ball so I keep this one around. Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5, 34 Inch I just got this last week, and I love it! I spent two hours at Puetz Golf trying everything. My putting was already the best part of my game, so I was willing to spend big to take my short game to the next level. 5 Wood: Ping G425 This club hasn’t felt quite right, though I love its sound. I might rotate the head to see if I can tune it to my swing, but it hasn’t earned a permanent place in my bag yet. Chipper: Wilson Harmonized Golf Chipper If you don’t own one of these, you’re leaving shots on the scorecard. For only $50, it’s a dream come true and legal in tournament play. From fifteen yards or closer, you’ll roll the ball right up to the hole every time. 9 Wood: Paradym AI Smoke I read about Matt Kuchar's use of the 9 wood, and it fits perfectly with my 170-180 yard needs. I love blasting the ball super vertical and then watching it land on the green without skipping off. Needless to say, I pocket a divot tool every time I play those holes on my local course. The Bag: AskEcho Last but not least the bag. This one is a must for all golfers. Great organization and a ton of handy pockets for all your needs.