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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from The TXBexar in Loft/Lie Checker, Without the Price Tag   
    Can't you use one of those digital angle finders? 
    Mount club so lie is flat put it on the shaft. Should tell you the lie. Then on the face to get the loft. 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from EnderinAZ in How'd you play?   
    Solid play !
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from Erin B in How'd you play?   
    Ended up playing the same 9 holes twice today. I thought the league game was on the front 9 so earlier in the day I played the back 9 with my father in law. But when I came back for my league time I found out it was  the back 9 again. Crazy the difference between the scores between the two. I had 2 birds the first time around that saved my butt. 2nd round not a single bird. But I didn't skull any wedges so I had way more pars. 

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    Off Map Oscar reacted to EnderinAZ in How'd you play?   
    I had a good round today. 36/38 for a 1 over 74. 5 bogies and 4 birdies. The new driver missed 2 fairways, by a couple feet. The rest of the time it put me in the short grass. That was just plain good fun!
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from JFish350 in Cart-Ho's Anonymous   
    It's from a company called cycleboard. They used to make a golf only version. With a high torgue motor. These I found the boards used on marketplace then added the golf mounts. 
    I'm supposed to get about 40miles range but up and down on the course it's a bit less. I can easily play 36. I can get 25mph but I have it set to 13 for golf courses. Same as the local golf carts.  
    Super steep she's slow but everywhere else it's fantastic. 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from JFish350 in Cart-Ho's Anonymous   
    @Rob Persontold me to share my scooters to the thread so here they are. 
    I love these things. 
    The brackets for the bags were on backorder for awhile so I made my own till they came in. 





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    Off Map Oscar reacted to ParFore74x in Let's see those ball marker collections!   
    I technically do not collect ball markers but it does seem that I have a collection, of sorts.
     One from a course that I haven’t played for a few years, Caddy Splash came with my ball mark tool, John Deere Classic from another ball mark tool, Four pack of Tottenham Hotspurs - favorite Premier League team, and a couple from Sub 70  

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    Off Map Oscar reacted to Rob Person in How'd you play?   
    Squeezed out 9 hole ls on the par3 course before GC duties .  1 birdie,  1 bogey, for even 27. Had alot of shots off to the right,  with no explanation . Had to chip on the green a couple of times to save par. Putting was just OK, but not great. 8 feet and in I was dialed. Unfortunately most of my putts were from 20 or 30 feet away. Ugh.
    Took it to the range for a small bucket. Known what? Not a single right miss.  WtH!!
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from Rob Person in How'd you play?   
    Ended up playing the same 9 holes twice today. I thought the league game was on the front 9 so earlier in the day I played the back 9 with my father in law. But when I came back for my league time I found out it was  the back 9 again. Crazy the difference between the scores between the two. I had 2 birds the first time around that saved my butt. 2nd round not a single bird. But I didn't skull any wedges so I had way more pars. 

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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from William P in How'd you play?   
    Ended up playing the same 9 holes twice today. I thought the league game was on the front 9 so earlier in the day I played the back 9 with my father in law. But when I came back for my league time I found out it was  the back 9 again. Crazy the difference between the scores between the two. I had 2 birds the first time around that saved my butt. 2nd round not a single bird. But I didn't skull any wedges so I had way more pars. 

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    Off Map Oscar reacted to Quadabaum in What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)   
    Just bought the first set of irons since I bought my beginner Strata clubs back in 2015. Mizuno JPX Hot Metal 923 HL. MGS had them as the best game improvement iron for beginners so that gave me the confidence to hit the buy now button. 🤣

    5-PW, AW for $630 after rush shipping so I can hit them Saturday while im playing a new course with the wife.  
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from cksurfdude in What equipment are you thinking about?   
    I need a projector for my sim.  Needs to be really bright short throw. Any one have a recommendation? 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from VernL4 in What's most balls you found playing 18 holes?   
    I put them in a gallon bag and take about 10 with me when I play.  I use those as my warmup instead of a bucket. I play a imaginary par 5 in my head. Driver wood iron wedge and a chip. Then whatever the first tee shot is I do that with the remaining balls. Then I chip and putt till my tee time. Saves 5 to 10 bucks a round.
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from Josh Parker in What's most balls you found playing 18 holes?   
    I put them in a gallon bag and take about 10 with me when I play.  I use those as my warmup instead of a bucket. I play a imaginary par 5 in my head. Driver wood iron wedge and a chip. Then whatever the first tee shot is I do that with the remaining balls. Then I chip and putt till my tee time. Saves 5 to 10 bucks a round.
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from Josh Parker in What's most balls you found playing 18 holes?   
    30. The city mowed a ditch along the side of a road above a long fairway. Metric ton of balls rolled back into the fairway.
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from MattF in Testers Announced: Shot Scope Pro ZR   
    Added this to the original post as well but here are some parting thoughts on the Pro ZR

     
    Final Review of the Shot Scope Pro ZR
    After using the Shot Scope Pro ZR for five rounds, I feel confident in my assessment of its performance. There are some clear advantages to this rangefinder, but it also comes with a few limitations. Here’s my detailed breakdown:
    Pros:
    Lightning-Fast Performance: The Pro ZR is incredibly fast at acquiring distances—noticeably quicker than the two other rangefinders I used for comparison. It’s so fast that sometimes the slope calculation takes an extra moment to display, but this minor delay is worth it for the overall speed. In fact, I’d say it’s roughly three times faster than my other rangefinders. For those who, like me, double-check their range to ensure consistency, this speed really adds up, making it a big advantage. The budget Amazon rangefinder has flag lock, but it takes much longer to lock in a distance compared to the Pro ZR.
    Strong Magnet: The magnet on the Pro ZR is significantly stronger than the budget model. Normally, I keep my rangefinder in the pouch on my bag rather than on the cart pillar to avoid losing it. For this test, I placed both rangefinders on the cart pillar for the entire round, and it became clear that the cheap model slid down the bar with each hole. While it never fell off, I’m confident that a strong impact would dislodge it, whereas the Pro ZR remained securely in place.
    Superb Lens Clarity: The clarity of the Pro ZR’s lens is excellent. It’s much easier to distinguish details with this device compared to the budget rangefinder, and it even surpasses my Nikon in this regard. The Pro ZR provides a crisp, clear view that enhances usability, especially when locking onto distant targets.
    Top-Notch Build Quality: The Pro ZR feels solid in hand, with a heft that gives it a premium, durable feel without being overly heavy. Although I haven’t dropped it or experienced any rough handling, I’m confident it would hold up well. In comparison, the budget rangefinder feels like it’s made from thinner plastic, and I wouldn’t trust it to survive a fall from a cart onto a hard surface.
    Cons:
    Battery-Driven: The Pro ZR is powered by a replaceable battery, and mine, along with another tester's, arrived with a dead one. After about eight holes, I saw the low battery warning. I would much prefer a rechargeable option, like the one included with the Amazon budget model. While the Pro ZR claims to support up to 40,000 ranges per battery, I’m personally more inclined toward rechargeable devices for convenience and environmental reasons.
    Direct Sunlight Issues: The Pro ZR struggles with lens washout when aiming towards a flag with the sun in the background. This wasn’t an issue with the Nikon or the budget rangefinder. The larger lens or the chrome around the objective lens could be contributing to this problem. Additionally, I noticed that when shooting into direct sunlight, the rangefinder would occasionally provide inaccurate distances compared to my GPS watch. I’m not sure if this is due to the sunlight affecting the laser or if I was mistakenly locking onto the wrong target.
    Aiming Reticle Size: A friend who helped me test the Pro ZR mentioned that he found the aiming reticle too large, making it difficult to lock onto the flag. While he appreciated the bold, easy-to-read distances, the reticle size was a drawback for him. He isn’t someone who ranges every approach shot like I do, so this feature may be less of an issue for more frequent users.
    Overall Thoughts:
    The Shot Scope Pro ZR is a fantastic rangefinder with impressive speed, strong build quality, and excellent lens clarity. However, it does have some limitations, such as being battery-driven and the issues with direct sunlight. These might not be deal-breakers for everyone, but they’re worth considering depending on your playing conditions and preferences.
    Would I buy this? Absolutely. My experience with Shot Scope has been nothing but positive, and I believe they’re on par with major brands like Bushnell and Garmin in terms of product quality. At its MSRP, the Pro ZR is competitively priced, and if you have a budget in the $300 range, I think it’s a solid investment. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, there are other choices, but you should be prepared for some compromises, which I’ve outlined here.
    Will It Stay in My Bag?
    I’ll leave that up to the Golf Spy leadership. I’m more than happy to pass it on to another reviewer for further testing. Maybe one of the reviewers of the other range finders would want to swap ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    The cheap Amazon rangefinder has already found a new home with my buddy, so if this one goes to another reviewer, I’ll be back to using my trusty Nikon. That said, after using a high-quality rangefinder like the Pro ZR, I’ll definitely be investing in a premium model—whether it’s this one or something else remains to be seen. But I can confidently say the Pro ZR is a strong contender for my permanent golf bag spot.
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from Gravenor in Testers Announced: Shot Scope Pro ZR   
    I thought about maybe covering the chrome around the lens with some painters tape. see if that aleviated the issue. 

    for those reading this its not as big a deal as it sounds. it is a minor niggle in an otherwise fantastic product. 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from The TXBexar in What's most balls you found playing 18 holes?   
    I put them in a gallon bag and take about 10 with me when I play.  I use those as my warmup instead of a bucket. I play a imaginary par 5 in my head. Driver wood iron wedge and a chip. Then whatever the first tee shot is I do that with the remaining balls. Then I chip and putt till my tee time. Saves 5 to 10 bucks a round.
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from The TXBexar in L.A.B. Prototype (D-shape mallet)   
    I'm gonna be the odd one out.
    I'm not a fan of it astecticly speaking. I have 2 currently but have owned the MEZZ.1 MAX and DF3. Is there a purpose to it other than to fill astectic taste? I love the lab tech obviously since I have 2 and am always a couple beers away from ordering a link1 I don't need. If there is a technical advantage I can get behind it. Purely for looks it's not my style which is to say a traditional D shaped center shafted mallet the market is saturated and that's great that the guys who love that look can get one with the lab tech now. 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from RickM71 in What equipment are you thinking about?   
    I need a projector for my sim.  Needs to be really bright short throw. Any one have a recommendation? 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from braincramp in Hobbies   
    Racing

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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from cksurfdude in Best tips at the driving range sessions for beginners   
    Get your swing timing right first. I love slap shot drills especially if you struggle with topping the ball. If you do this wrong you'll just miss. 
    then just play a few imaginary holes. 
    Tee off. If you screw up play the next one like you would have to fix it. Ie shorted the driver you're probably long iron or wood onto the green. 
    Pay attention to your mistakes. Focus your range time on fixing those. 
     
     
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from cksurfdude in Cart-Ho's Anonymous   
    It's from a company called cycleboard. They used to make a golf only version. With a high torgue motor. These I found the boards used on marketplace then added the golf mounts. 
    I'm supposed to get about 40miles range but up and down on the course it's a bit less. I can easily play 36. I can get 25mph but I have it set to 13 for golf courses. Same as the local golf carts.  
    Super steep she's slow but everywhere else it's fantastic. 
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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from cksurfdude in Cart-Ho's Anonymous   
    @Rob Persontold me to share my scooters to the thread so here they are. 
    I love these things. 
    The brackets for the bags were on backorder for awhile so I made my own till they came in. 





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    Off Map Oscar got a reaction from TJ Hall in What equipment are you thinking about?   
    I need a projector for my sim.  Needs to be really bright short throw. Any one have a recommendation? 
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