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GolfSpy Barbajo

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    Combo sets

    in Golf Clubs

    Posted

    1 hour ago, bellairemi said:

    Might look for a MacGregor 1025 VFoil CM set on Ebay - forgiving, good looking and nice feeling.  You could also build a combo set with some of Maltby's offerings.

    Have that exact set - it keeps finding its way into my bag as my gamer set. The blades feel unbelievable, but you do know when you miss the sweet spot and off-center hits will lose distance for sure. The CB's are tremendous - you can find them on the 'Bay.

    Another option is the Wilson Progressive set from '93-'94. Found a set on eBay a few weeks ago - got them out on the course twice before the shutdowns here in NH. Also pretty sweet...

    Will we see big discounts on New golf clubs, soon?

    in General Q&A

    Posted

    Club buying season is usually right now - March through May and into June. If it gets pushed to May and people resume relatively normal buying patterns, then I’d guess no. 2021 releases may get pushed back, depending on old inventory

    If economy struggles, that may all change.

    Bigger question - do you see any companies/retailers/whomever not making it? Big discounts often are a sign of a cash crunch, at least for retailers.


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    COVID-19

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    1 hour ago, silver & black said:

    Ohio's unemployment web site is still crashed. Ya gotta wonder how they didn't foresee this when they put 3/4 of the state out of work in one day. Poor planning is an extreme understatement.

     

    If this is considered political, just delete it. I'm just freaking out over not having any source of income at this point.

    You're fine, my friend.

    And thank you to all for staying on topic and keeping it real. This is why our members are the very best - you guys make this place what it is.

     

    And as my old pal Red Green would say, I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together...

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    COVID-19

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    Folks - this isn't a request. Politics has no place in this golf forum. These are trying, politically charged times for all of us. MyGolfSpy doesn't care about your politics, and we expect you to respect that and leave them at the door. 

    Let's use this thread for its intended purpose - to share our experiences, thoughts and ideas as we all cope with something I'd say nearly all of us have never seen in our lifetime. I get that it's hard to keep your politics out of it, but we're making it easy. Don't do it. 

    There. It's that simple. 

    The little white ball doesn't give a flying f**k who you voted for, what you think the virus should be called or who you think has or hasn't done what. 

    Am I being clear enough?

    Shot Scope V2 Smart GPS Golf Watch

    in Member Reviews

    Posted

    8 hours ago, CamDeen said:

    Is anyone using the Shot Scope V2 Smart GPS Golf Watch while playing? (or when they were playing?) What are your thoughts? 

    Hi Cam -

    Been a user since V1. If you're the type who doesn't like wearing a watch while playing, there's nothing about the V2 that will change your mind. It doesn't bother me any, but it might be a deal breaker for some. I've seen the new V3 - much sleeker and nicer looking than V2. Shot Scope says it's actually a wee bit smaller/lighter than an Apple Watch, if that puts it into some perspective for you. 

    I'm a fan of the way it tracks your shots without you having to do much of anything - no tagging, no phone, just play golf. You may have to do a little post round editing every once in a while, but it is what it is. The stats are presented simply, without being overwhelming. My favorite part of it, however, is the ability to save bucket list rounds - kind of virtual souvenirs, if you will.

     

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    It functions very well as a GPS watch, and the shot tracking and stats are both first rate. And they've priced it nicely.  It's not perfect, but for what it is and what it does, it's a nice balance. I don't think it should be compared to ARCCOS, even though they sorta kinda do similar things. I don't like that much phone interaction when I play, and battery life is always a concern (prefer and hand-help GPS, like the Sky Caddie). 

    There are better GPS watches that cost quite a bit more, but when you combine the shot tracking and stats - if that's what you're after - it's a great value and does what it claims. 

    Am I nuts for loving an 8802?

    in Golf Clubs

    Posted

    46 minutes ago, chisag said:

     

    ... Awesome! I think tech is a huge benefit for all golfers. How much and what kind of tech for your particular game is always the big question. I started with an 8802 and had a rather substantial gated stroke, which was 100% instinctive and I have never changed. Putting is arguably the strongest part of my game and thru the years I have tried other putters but always come back to a blade heel shafted putter because as Barbajo said, I am sinking more putts with them. If you have a repeatable stroke and hit the center consistently, I think tech is irrelevant on a putter head that is moving so very, very slowly compared to other golf clubs. Obviously the least consistent and the more you miss the center, you should use all the tech you can manage. But confidence is King when it comes to putting and whatever head gives you the most confidence is the one you should use from an 8802 to a Spider. They all work. My 6330 has weights in the heel and toe as well as a face insert for roll technology, so I kinda have the best of all worlds. Here is a few of my putters starting with my Bobby Grace 6330 on the far right followed by Bettinardi BB2, YES Sophia, Tour Edge Ti-Copper 4555, Black Milled 8802 and my original 8802. 


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    I think I need a moment alone...

    Oh, Tom...

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    I'm okay with Tampa Bay - if he had signed with the Colts it would have been a different story. Seriously, hope he wins another Super Bowl, just not against the Pats. 

    I'm a Stidham man now all the way! I always knew Jarett would make good. May he someday be up there with the greatest #4 in all of history...1180461429.jpg.0.jpg

    Oh, Tom...

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    I like to joke with my kids that Tom Brady has brought me more joy in my life than any other living human. Sometimes they're not sure I'm joking...and sometimes I'm not so sure. 

    Am sinking into the 5 Stages of Grief this morning. Need a little George to get me through...
     

     

    Regrets....I've had a few

    in The 19th Hole

    Posted

    Absolutely LOVE the title of this thread.

    Too few to mention, of course, but one this still bugs me is the Callaway X2 Hot 2 Deep - it was a 12 degree mini-driver/pseudo fairway wood. It was a serious weapon off the tee and, under the right circumstances, not unplayable off the deck, although I learned the hard way to not use it if there's a forced carry involved. 

    But, because I had to do it my way, it's now in the hands of some stranger. I hope he loves her as much as I did....


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