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    My Iron Search

    in Irons & Wedges

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Cshane12 said:

    I do think you will regain some distance as long as you take the time to get the right shaft. I feel like way too many guys are out there who are way too proud to swing a lighter weight shaft or heaven forbid, a regular flex. The standard is, there is no standard. Get the shaft that helps you hit the ball to the spot your eyes are looking and suddenly nobody cares what your flex or shaft weight is. Also, you can get really good deals on the 223 now that the 242 will be on store shelves in a couple months.

    I use KBS Tour 90 shafts. I'm not sure how much lighter I can go...lol. I think most of my distance loss is due to just age and a self induced "don't hurt yourself" swing that I've subconsciously developed. I'm looking at the new MP 243's now...lol.

    Best used ball sites?

    in Balls

    Posted · Edited by silver & black

    I use Lost Golf Balls for my purchases. I never buy 'refurb' or repainted balls. I only buy the mint balls.... as they are. I have noticed no difference between them a brand new ball. YMMV. I never worried much about a logo or marck or two. After you hit them a time or two, they are marked anyway. 😉

    The difficulty of learning golf

    in General Q&A

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    The best golf I ever played was in my late 40's - early 50's. I could shoot in the high 70's most of the time. I practiced a lot. I played 4 times a week. I took a few lessons from the local pro. He didn't change my swing... he worked with what I had. He changed my grip from interlock to Vardon. I told him how I had no confidence in wedges, other than right around the green. He showed me how to use my 9 iron from 80 yards and closer and be successful with it. It is the single most importent change I made... I no longer freak at the though of skulling a wedge from 50 yards...lol.

    I suppose if you want to be as good as you can possibly be, you need to commit to a lengthy time of practice and patience. I have no desire at this point to devote the time it takes. I enjoy playing golf just as much as I did when I was a better player. My scores are low - mid 80's with the occasional high 70's thrown in. I'm fine with it.🙂

     

     

    Which One Are You?

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    I use balls until I lose them or there is noticeable damage. I wear gloves the whole season... and then some. I will throw goves away that were used in the rain because when I take them off the fingers are stretched out and won't shrink back...lol.

    Pro Suspended failed drug test.

    in Breaking News and Debate

    Posted

    2 hours ago, cnosil said:

    Reality of being an athlete.  Rules are in place and it is your responsibility to ensure you follow them.  There are substances that are legal in some places but the rules of the organization you play under bans them; have to be careful.   Where do you draw the line; should it be gray?

    I understand and I agree, but I also think there needs to be some common sense applied. When OTC cold medications are considered 'performance enhancing' something is wrong.

    Will the end of the student loan repayment pause affect golf?

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted · Edited by silver & black

    2 hours ago, russtopherb said:

    Stick to talking about the golf swing. You actually know something about that topic. 

    Wow. How about this whole thread/topic should just be locked before it gets out of hand?

    7 hours ago, AndySP said:

    I gotta believe I’m not the only one looking at my upcoming October payment and thinking that my golf budget is going to take significant hit. I’ve read that some housing experts expect some issues to last a few years, but I wonder about recreation as well. It’s always the first thing to go when my money is tight. Will courses have fewer millennials next year? Anyone else have any thoughts, concerns or reassuring wisdom?

    How did you manage before the loan forgiveness program? 🤔

    Will the end of the student loan repayment pause affect golf?

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    3 hours ago, AndySP said:

    I gotta believe I’m not the only one looking at my upcoming October payment and thinking that my golf budget is going to take significant hit. I’ve read that some housing experts expect some issues to last a few years, but I wonder about recreation as well. It’s always the first thing to go when my money is tight. Will courses have fewer millennials next year? Anyone else have any thoughts, concerns or reassuring wisdom?

    How did you manage before the loan forgiveness program? 🤔

    My Iron Search

    in Irons & Wedges

    Posted · Edited by silver & black

    Rather than start a new thread:

    I currently play Mizuno MP 64's. I bought them new when they came out in 2012. I was "semi fit" for them... a combination of the store "pro" and myself. I have loved every minute of owning/playing them... still do. I am now 64 years old. I have lost a noticeable amount of distance with my irons. I used to hit the 7 iron 155/60. I now hit it 140/5. this is through all of the irons.

    I have been looking at/wanting the Pro 223's. I have hit them a couple of times off a mat at the store. I like the way they feel. The question I have.... will I get some distance back with them, or should I look at something else? 

    I have to come clean... I am a total Mizuno fan boy. I can't see myself playing another iron. I also can't see myself playing hollow irons. Am I just screwed at this age?


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