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If you want to be picked as a tester I'd suggest you read the Want to be a tester thread. I linked to a specific post that discusses some of the criteria that the mods use to evaluate the applicants and criteria #1 is: Profile photo - no photo no selection its that simple

No, it is not an artificial surface. The article below discusses sandy cart paths, but I would say also applies to the firm path that you are referring to. https://golf.com/instruction/rules/rules-corner-relief-sandy-cart-path/

That is confidential to protect @GolfSpy_APH's streak. I am guessing there is some kind of time period between posts; I am on the forum everyday (I know I have a boring life....was even told that by someone investigating me for a security clearance) and pretty much post something everyday but I have had my streak broken multiple times.

And it gets really annoying when you see the UPS truck a street over and then a few minutes later you see it zoom past your house and not stop only to come back hours later with your package. The waiting game is hard!

Based on that information, I personally might shy away from the EvnRoll. I love the putters and their tech, but for me they tend to leave the ball a bit short. The reasoning is that the grooves reduce the amount of the face that contacts the ball in the center which slows down center hits and as you move out there is more face impact which creates more speed and thus more consistent speed across the face. An indoor putting mat might help, but unless you have 20+ feet of distance it will be hard to practice distance control. I have an ExPutt simulator; that I tested/reviewed for MGS, and it has been a huge help in learning the "feels" for putts up to 50' and if you don't have the room for a long mat indoors this might be a good option prior to a putter switch. Although, for those that judge distance visually it might not be a great option. Since you said you control speed by how far you bring the putter back I am assuming you are a little more mechanical in your thought process? Do you have specific positions for distance like big toe, outside of foot, etc? Or do you just feel how far back the putter should go? Do you step off the distance of the putt or just go with visual queues on how far a putt is? I personally step off all my putts (a left and right step is about 5 feet) since I can't visually estimate the length.....a 30 footer might look like a 20 footer so you leave it short.

Totally inexcusable; the forum should be your #1 priority Just kidding. Things come up in our life and there are times where we are all MIA. Sounds like you are going to have a fun day.

Hopefully campus security is putting some covers over the windows to keep rain out.

I even saw the distance issue when I was testing all my putters on my ExPutt over the last week. My Odyssey, TM, and Seemore would get closer and past the hole and the LAB would come up significantly short. I had set the green speed at 9 which seems comparable to the courses I play.

Some people just don't do well with mallets. So you are a decent player but apparently really struggle with putting. why do you have 42 putts? Do you miss 3 footers? Are you missing lag putts by more than about 10% of total distance? How do you control distance? How do you practice?

It is amazing what goes on in the world.

Handicap doesn't dictate type of club you should play. We could generically tell you that a GI type iron is what you should play; which basically eliminates the Takomo line. Some high handicap players hit players irons better the GI. If cost is an option, look at the used clubs market. if you think the clubs are too long, get a basic "free" fitting and see what length and lie you should be playing; go to stores and try the various clubs and see if you hit something better. My longest iron is a 6 so there isn't a reason to put a longer iron in the bag if you don't hit it well.

MLAs big thing is their alignment system; which isn't where I really struggle. Looking for something that will help with speed control...basically a little more get up and go with the same stroke I am currently making. This is the biggest reason I disliked the LAB putter also; just couldn't convince myself to make a big enough swing.

What did your instructor recommend since he has seen your swing and knows what you need from your irons. Why the Takomo? Is budget a consideration? Pretty much every iron from the major OEMs are good and might fit your game. DTC space also produces good clubs: You mentioned Takomo but Sub70 and New Level are also good products.

Great review. I have the H4 and love the stats it provides. I looked at the V5 when it was released and personally didn't feel that the things it added were much value add as I simply wanted the distance information and for it to track my performance. There are definitely subtle things about the device that you learn over time like when you hit from roughly the same spot it doesn't always record the shot. Read that it likes 45 seconds between shots. I also think the lag time for the GPS to update distances makes the putting locations off a bit.

Thanks. I'll let you know, but I have tried MLA putters in the past and wasn't that impressed.

I guess I need to get one of my Spaulding TPMs and give it a try.

I couldn't concentrate on the golf; I'd be too distracted.

I'd agree that it can be considered icing on the cake; just like the aftermarket putter shafts. You seem to like numbers so I would say 36+ putts isn't really a good assessment and even 3 putts might not be a great point to look at. Personally, if I was hitting 18 greens, I'd be happy with 36-38 putts a round. If I miss every green, I'd be worried if I was in the upper 20s. If you want to really evaluate putting, you need to look at things like make rates from specific distances, misses inside 3', first putt distances, etc. Also, have you thought about the fact that the silly stances and flapping elbows could be the direct result of an improperly fitted putter. Too long, too short, to flat or too upright impacts how the players stands over the ball and how you make a stroke. The instruction might be go get a putter that fits and then lets see how you putt. I do agree with your assessment. Players should probably fit from tee to green since that would have the biggest impact on ability to score better. But I would also say that there are different types of fitting. Everyone should do a basic fitting where someone looks at loft, lie, length of the clubs and our ability to get adequate results; this includes putter. Based on experience, I know the basic length and lie I need with putters, but I still try them and evaluate startline and distance control. Detailed fittings where launch monitors and technology is used to perform the fitting might not be necessary especially with the putter. I'd say the basic fitting would be free and detailed fittings come with a cost.

I could do without the country but I like the routine. The great thing about RNK practice greens is that they have some slope so you can definitely work on green reading skills too.

Now the ball testing opportunities will have 30k applications.

that is so sad; these are tools that help you perform on the golf course and you don't even keep them clean??? Treat your clubs well and they will treat you well!

T-Less driver. Keep an eye on the testing thread; I think it will get good reviews and performed well. But it is an infomercial product so people won't buy it.

Was thinking about a putter.....I know frequent thought in my head. Today I was serious; took some old clubs to trade in and was going to get a different look; definitely mallet maybe a 2 ball or 7 style. This is going to be my experiment putter and will probably end up with some kind of upgraded shaft. Hit putts with the various putters and couldn't find anything I liked. The best was probably the Ping Anser PLD; yes I know it is a blade but I tried it because I remembered it seemed to have a little hotter face when I tried it during most wanted testing. I remembered correctly. What did I buy? nothing. It's sad when the only equipment you really want is a new putter and can't find anything.

Your perspective is 100% correct from a particular vantage point. The closer you are to the hole the less separation there will be between players. Given a ball 3" from the hole and almost every golfer is equal. Move to 8' and start getting some separation. Move to 100 yards and more separation. Move to 300 yards and even more separation. This means as a player I should focus my attention on improvements the farther I am from the hole. Can I get better without having a fitted driver? Sure and using your general argument, how many strokes will a fitted driver save me a round? How about fitted irons? Or fitted wedges? Probably not many if any at all; does hitting 1 more FW make my score go down? Stroke savings; with any club, can't be measured on a hole by hole or round by round basis; it really requires season by season type comparisons to see improvements. With a fitted driver, my dispersion pattern is still probably going to be 50+ yards wide. While pros only hole 50% of their 8' putts, do you think they would change putters if you told them you would save them 1 stroke per tournament? Players have basically 2 options when it comes to clubs: Buy off the rack and figure out how to hit them. Find the clubs that work with your natural tendencies. With both options, players can achieve professional status. The potential disadvantage of number 1 is that under pressure players have a tendency to fall back to their natural tendencies. If you went with number 2 performance may be slightly better under pressure because the equipment works with your tendencies and doesn't fight them The advantage of putter fitting is that I can find a putter that works with my tendency. If I tend to pull putts, I can find a putter that results in a face that is a little more open at impact. I can find a weight that gives me better rhythm in my stroke which might help with distance control. I can fine tune other aspects of the putter that reduces face at impact deviation from 1* to .75* which could result in a few more 10' makes. With a few exceptions, a fitting won't magically transform you into a better golfer, but it does put the equipment in your hands that could make you work a little less. At the end of the day, the only number that matters is the score after you complete your round. With or without fitted clubs players typically have a range of scores over time. I think fitted clubs; especially a fitted putter, with help lower the floor and ceiling scores slightly.

Nice that your office is next to the golf course.