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About Hook DeLoft
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Gender
Male
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Location
Jackson, Mississippi
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Interests
Reading, music
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Swing Speed
90 mph or less
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Handicap
8.8
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Frequency of Play/Practice
Multiple times per week
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Player Type
Casual
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Biggest Strength
Driver/Off the Tee
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Biggest Weakness
Approach
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Fitted for Clubs
Yes
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Is Golf's Dress Code Outdated?
Hook DeLoft replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Breaking News and Debate
I can't think of any rational reason to require a player to wear long pants in 90 degree weather. Someone mentioned a dress code at Wimbledon. I'm not a follower of tennis, but I do know at one time long pants were required. Tennis made the rational decision to allow shorts. We have all seen PGA players who have big sweat spots on their shirts and pants. How could sweaty shorts possibly look worse than sweaty dress pants? In my regular group of mostly old men, we have guys who dress nicely and guys who don't. We have some guys who wouldn't look "nice" no matter what they wore. Sort of like Pigpen in Peanuts. And I don't care. When I think about how I dressed in the early 70's, I can't possibly criticize someone for what they wear on the golf course or off. I occasionally play with an elderly man who buys outrageous clothes from thrift shops just to wear on the golf course. They all adhere to the traditional rules for golf attire but, according to your point of view, he either looks hilarious or hideous. -
Did the Player’s provide the excitement that the PGA Tour needed?
Hook DeLoft replied to Javs's topic in Tour Talk
It was a great final round. Arguably the best player in the world coming from behind and barely nipping the current U.S. Open champ, the current British Open champ and an Olympics gold medal winner. I still can't believe Clark's birdie putt on 18 didn't go down. When it was a foot out, I was thinking, "Playoff!" And I would like to point out that Scheffler seems like the nicest dominant player since Nicklaus and none of the other three seem like jerks. That's refreshing. -
TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review
Hook DeLoft replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
This reminds me of a couple of things I've read over the years. Harvey Penick mentioned giving a short lesson to a man who had large chest muscles which Penick said were of no use in a golf swing. And Tiger Woods once said his hips move so fast because his arms move so fast, not the other way around. -
I've never cared about the OWGR. Where a player is ranked makes no difference to me. I do recognize that it is a huge factor in the game because it is one of the ways a player get invitations to majors and other big tournaments. But, as a fan, I just don't care.
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I am very impressed with Scottie's play with an injury that directly affects his swing.
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Shaft Hack - The Otto Phlex Journey
Hook DeLoft replied to azstu324's topic in General Equipment Talk
People have been known to smoke a cigarette during my transition. I GPLB the Graffaloy Pro Launch Blue? -
Hard to say from the tables you posted. I may be overlooking it, but I only see side dispersion on one of the drivers. I would expect the one with more curve to carry less.
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Shaft Hack - The Otto Phlex Journey
Hook DeLoft replied to azstu324's topic in General Equipment Talk
Have any of you slower swingers tried an L flex? -
I'm afraid I agree with @cnosil. Of course, a different shaft might give you a different feel that would result in an unconscious change to your action that results in more consistency, but then you are back to your basic issue, which is a fitting is only a snap shot. Ask your instructor if working on changing your angle of attack is a good idea.
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TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review
Hook DeLoft replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
I agree that such lists are just a starting point. On to the testing: I have been surprised by how little draw bias there seems to be in the Max. I am used to companies marketing their most draw biased driver as the most forgiving. Even turning the loft up hasn't caused me to fear the left shot. It may well be more draw biased than the other two models but it isn't excessive by any means. -
TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review
Hook DeLoft replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
Well heck. You're right, the Max was tested. I blame not enough coffee. -
TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review
Hook DeLoft replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
MGS has just released the Best Drivers of 2024. None of the Taylormade Q's finished in the top 5 of any category. However, when you look at the data, the differences between the TM's and the top finishers was small. I noticed the Max model wasn't in the test. I assume that is because TM decided not to provide one. I think the company made an error there. The Max may have been top 5 in everything if it had been in the test. -
TaylorMade Qi10 Drivers - 2024 Forum Member Review
Hook DeLoft replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
I am glad I got the Max head. I am beginning to wonder if I should have chosen the 10.5 loft instead of the 9. However, I went to the range today and was able to get a good trajectory, so the jury is out on loft.