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Tony is the expert here (Golfspy T) but doesn't really ever come on the forums anymore. You should try posting on X (twitter) and tag him there to see if he responds.

I would guess every store is different depending on their backlog of work and how much staff they have. The easiest way to find out is probably a phone call to the store vs posting here.

I'm playing Srixon ZX5's and am very happy with them. It would be worth a demo of them. On the newer side you might check out the new Mizuno JPX lineup that was just announced. There's an article on the main MGS site about them. I'd also recommend checking through the most wanted lists for the past couple years if you are looking for ideas.

I agree, it's a money grab. On the flip side the trail fee is cheaper than the fee for a year long course cart with membership. Convenience usually costs money and this is one that I'm happy to pay. (well maybe not 'happy' but at least I feel it's worth it for my situation)

We live on a course in MN and they allow personal carts. I think the trail fee is around $350 but it's all bundled in my membership so not 100% sure how much it is. Yes it's an investment we made, we actually have 2 carts (a 2 seater and a 4 seater) and between golf and cruising the neighborhood we use them both a lot. Plus it's a much easier drive home after a few beverages

I've never tried the smaller portable compressors, I've always heard they work but are very very slow to fill anything. Instead I went with a 50' retractable hose reel and a spot my compressor can always sit and be plugged in. The hose reaches anywhere in the garage and most of the driveway so makes it very easy to just grab and pull to where ever you are working. On an unrelated note the Husky digital tire gauge on the end of the hose is one of my favorite tool purchases I've ever made.

I have one hole on our course with OB left and water right. I hit DOD there because it's the same shape every time, start it up the left and it cuts back to the fairway. I'm prob 90-95% success rate with that shot on that hole. Other than that specific instance I only bring it out on a scramble type situation.

Cut +1 Sun scoring average 73.3

They were started by one of the guys that started Oban shafts. They make a great product, but like any shaft it's more important that it fits your swing. I played the Raijin for a season and really liked it.

Club traders group on Facebook marketplace, golfwrx classified section, mygolfspy classified section. Last resort is always ebay. It's a great looking bag, I guarantee someone out there would love to buy it from you and put it in their man cave. Honestly the hardest part is going to be pricing it, and shipping is going to be expensive as well. I'm assuming you are keeping the covers and just selling the bag? If it was mine I'd probably start it around $1000 and list it as OBO. Our classified section doesn't seem to get a ton of traction so while I would list it here still, I would make sure to list it over on golfwrx and on the Golf Club Traders group on Facebook. Best of luck with selling it!!

@GolfSpy_BEN It finally happened, could I please swap out my Broke 80 badge for the Broke 70 badge? Shot 69 today!

I've also seen a lot of TM replacements outside the 2yr warranty period, but most all have been driver heads when there was a previous known issue with that head line. But let's talk about those irons. I've never seen an iron that installs "a couple inches" into an iron head. Most are about 1.25" insertion depth and anything over 1 1/8" should be plenty. So if you are getting 1 1/4" insertion depth there is absolutely nothing wrong with those irons. I think a better question to ask is does he keep those irons in his car or trunk most of the summer? I really don't think it's out of line that you have epoxy failure in 2-3 years if he is keeping them in the trunk most of the time. Not to question your club making abilities, but the question also has to be asked if the tips were cleaned/sanded and if the hosel's were reamed out and made sure you got all of the dust and debris out of there from glue residue. Was the epoxy measured evenly and mixed thoroughly? I'm not sure what the initial email to TM said, but if it was something along the lines of the shafts are only inserting 1 1/4" and the epoxy is failing then I can see how they might have thought the problem wasn't on their end. I guess the bottom line is that from what you are describing I don't think the problem lies with any sort of manufacturing defect on TM's part. I would just get some new epoxy, make sure everything is properly prepped and glue them back up. Then don't leave them in the trunk all summer in super hot weather

In men's league I'd go back and hit again. Any other round I probably just take net double and move on. Depends on the money game we have going on with the other guys in the group.

Me and two buddies started a for money (Calcutta) scramble a few years back. Nothing huge but we usually get up to the 6-10k range in the pot and pay out 3 places. ABCD format and then split that in to high A Low A etc. High A gets Low B, high C, low D and vice versa. Everyone tee's off but the same player can't hit a shot twice in a row. If you take A's drive then BCD hit the next one. Everyone putts except on Par 3's each have a designated putter. We try to make it as fair as possible. The biggest thing though is we play as 8-some's so there is two groups watching each other on every hole. It's the easiest way to curb cheating.

Honestly both are fantastic clubs. There's not really a wrong answer here and I would recommend either one. If you have the ability to hit both of them that's the best way to decide. Getting them fitted is even better. You may end up needing to tweak shafts, swing weight, loft/lie etc... Otherwise all things equal go based off price and budget.