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I'll 3rd the recommendation for the cart heater for cold days. You'll want to check what model carts you will be using it with. Some universal covers have a hard time working on newer Yamaha carts. I have an EZGO TXT and an EZGO RXV and this one works on both. I've had it for 6-7 years and still going strong. https://clubpro.com/product/3-x-4-universal-enclosure-2/

With the results of the Ball Lab quality test coming out today we have a somewhat surprising result for best quality DTC ball. Maxfli? I would call it a house brand for Dicks Sporting Good. I personally see no way, shape, or form that it's considered a DTC brand, yet here it is in the winners circle. So just curious what others think, is Maxfli DTC?

Similar distance with the 16.5 but higher launch angle and guessing higher peak height and descent angle. I would wager you are more likely to hold a green with that too. Plus if you are getting a new one at used pricing it's pretty likely you could just test it for a while on the course and if you decide to keep the 15 you can sell the 16.5 and break even. I vote buy it

With graphite shafts I'd recommend using a heat gun instead of a torch. You can do it with a torch but the difference between just hot enough to pull and so hot you burn the shaft is very very small. Unless you have a lot of experience a heat gun is much more forgiving. I'll put another recommendation for an actual shaft puller. It's not a cheap investment, but it doesn't take too many wrecked shafts to pay for itself. One thing not mentioned is that it's hard to save the ferrules when pulling a shaft. Again it can be done, but it's usually much easier to just buy new ferrules for the rebuilding vs trying to save them. Remember while it sucks you put the wrong heads on various shafts, you haven't wrecked anything yet. Don't take shortcuts now and end up having to buy more shafts and do them all over again anyway.

There are many factors that could an be issue besides just the shaft. For any of us to recommend a shaft based on your post would be the equivalent to closing our eyes and throwing a dart at a wall and see where it lands. And yes, I would look to the shaft as a possible contributor to poor performance, but I would also make sure to check lie angles, length and swing weights. There are many KBS shaft models, but I'll pick the KBS Tour as it's probably the most likely to be in a club and if it was a specific model other than that I would assume you'd list it. That shaft in S flex is a 120g shaft and you say they worked well for you. Then you went to a 105g shaft and are struggling. The fix you propose is to go even lighter to a 95g shaft? That logic doesn't make sense to me. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend going in for a fitting with your new irons. Since they are still a current model most places should still have fitting carts. At a minimum this should allow you to hit several different shafts with the heads and see actual data to find if a shaft change will help them work better for you. Best of luck with your irons, but please don't randomly spend money on new shafts plus the work to install them and just hope they will be better. Spend that money on a fitting and get it sorted once and for all and then enjoy your new sticks!

Short answer is without more work...no. You answered your own question when you said mow it higher and/or more often. The key is to cut less off each time. Like Wedgie said I also recommend a mulching kit, it kicks the clippings back up into the deck so it gets cut a couple times and will have smaller pieces of grass. One other thing is you could get is a pull behind leaf sweeper. Most likely won't get all the clippings, and you'll have to empty it, but will get a fair amount and will help spread clippings too.

You're both right. Online they are $26.99 shipped. In store they are $19.99 (at least last week in MN when i bought more) and you get the normal packaging. I also agree they are best value in a glove you can find.

As a previous forum director I can tell you the mods have no idea how much you donated. Could be $1, could be $10,000, they have no idea. So the dollar amount makes no difference. There is also no "pay to play" model in place. If you read how testers are chosen it's pretty straight forward. Be active on the forum, be nice, make a profile, get a profile picture. There are so many testing opportunities available throughout a season that a wide range of people will be selected. There will be donors, there will be people with lots of posts, there will also be non-donors, and people with much fewer posts. There most likely will not be people who post only a handful of times a year with the majority of those posts in testing application threads.

First for your question...no and no. Second when you go to create topic, at the top there is a tab that says Poll. You can actually put in different options and allow people to vote so you'll get a final tally.

I understand the reason for these posts. More likes, more followers, more traffic will equate to more money and more sway. I completely agree that it's all a type of click bait and if they would just get rid of the first line it wouldn't be an issue. Getting a like on that FB post, or the instagram post, or a retweet on the twitter post has nothing to do with getting selected. Just change it to say join the forum and apply to be a tester! Problem solved and it's a much better look for the leaders in golf #TruthDigest

I'd worry more about finding the center of the face first. Worry about the AoA later as that is going to take a swing change. FWIW there are plenty of pro's that still have a negative AoA. Yes we all know that you need to get to positive to really max out your driver distance. But as long as it's not hugely negative you can absolutely play it and be successful. Also please take all this with a HUGE grain of salt. I don't even know how to manipulate my own swing let alone somebody else's

Short term solution, play the 3w. You have a better chance of being reasonably long and in play. Long term solution, figure out how to hit the driver. The extra yardage to have in your back pocket will do nothing but help. If you decide to play 3w and you are having trouble with most approaches being too long, just move up a tee box and have fun. Also on a quick side note...If your good shots are slightly high on the face, and your bad shots are really high on the face, have you tried teeing it lower?

You can check out Cell Parts, that's where I've gotten most of mine in the past. Is there something specific you are looking for? You can also try ebay searches for ferrules and whatever colors you are looking for and see what designs pop up. https://cellparts1.corecommerce.com/

Looks great, well done! Unfortunately I'd need 4 or 5 of these, I really need to get rid of some stuff

I've never played in a scramble where you didn't get a club length to move it regardless of who hit it. Like cnosil mentioned you just can't change the lie from one condition to another. When you place the ball you should absolutely give yourself the best lie possible in the conditions you have though. Most I play also gives you a putter head left or right on the greens. We started a modified scramble at my course that is a little different. Everyone tee's off, but then the same person isn't allowed to hit twice in a row. So if we took my drive then I am not allowed to hit the next shot. Then on the greens everyone putts except on the par 3's which each have a designated single putter based off handicap. If you ever have any questions on the format though it's just best to ask the organizers or the proshop before teeing off.

Haven't posted in this thread yet, but we got a Peloton on Feb 25th. Just before I hit my all time high of 231 and change on the scale. Covid wasn't friendly and I ate way to much over the holidays. From the day we got the bike I did 100 days in a row of biking and just felt better. The goal wasn't to lose weight, I didn't change any diet stuff, just wanted to be doing something. Now we are at the start of August and I have missed some days of working out, but never more than 2 in a row aside from the one vacation and I'm down 20+ lbs even on a bad day and closing on 25. I've switched from doing all rides to working in some strength training too. I feel better than ever (in the past 15yrs) and also playing the best golf. Gotta say the goal is still not to lose weight, but it's a nice plus. I just want to feel good again and I'm amazed how much the Peloton instructors have helped to keep me interested in working out.

FWIW I'm currently just under a 3 index and play Cleveland Launch CBX irons from a few years back. I have no plans to switch to anything less forgiving. If your gaps are too big I would recommend working on choking down an inch and taking a smooth swing. Takes a few yds off. Then work on choking down an inch and taking a 3/4 swing. Takes a few yds more off. Then you'll end up with 3 "stock" yardages for each club. If you mean dispersion (left right) then going less forgiving isn't going to help. But going from off the rack to fit clubs might.

Check out bestgrips.com. Just email Zach for a custom cover, he's awesome! Amazing quality and great prices compared to other one off companies.

I'm on board with that!

I know this was Stud's baby, but any chance for the milestone badge we can add an 'Even Par'? If so can I swap my broke 80 for an even par

I think the biggest problem is that it's not at all intuitive. It's like a secret hidden menu to find testing applications and reviews. Personally when I come to the forum, which whether I post or not is pretty much daily, I click the new content in the past 7 days and start scrolling through. Reviews and application don't show up here. I just tried going old school and pretending I was a new member. Scrolling through the menu's I see TESTERS WANTED, but nope, that's not actually where to apply. I see Official Forum Member Reviews, but nope, that's not actually where they are at. Can you guys see where all the confusion is coming in? Testing is such a huge part of this site and it's not at all intuitive on where to find the content. I get it, I did that job and there are many parts of it that are manual and suck. But if the new system is going to stick around there needs to be links from the main forum menu page that make it much easier to find. Not hidden behind a drop down menu and not buried after 17 pages of tester applications. Make it clean, make it front and center and make it easy to find. I know it's a new system and we will be patient, and this is just my .02 on how to make a few changes to make it easier for the membership to find the content. Keep up the great work guys and good luck!

I do this more with putting to relax my grip, but could work on any shot. After I set myself before I start the swing I relax my hands almost letting go of the clubs. Then reapply grip pressure and swing. Another option to try is maybe moving up to a midsize grip and see if the larger grip allows your hands to relax a little bit. You could just try one club and see how it feels at first.

Unless you have an under the table type of hook up at a store they aren't likely to sell you head only. Most of the time you need to have a special account with an OEM in order to get components vs full clubs. Plus even then they are usually required to build the club before selling. FWIW a stock shaft is such a small part of the overall cost of a new driver it's really not going to change the price much anyway. You're best bet if you really want just a head is to either buy a used head only from someone selling one or buy a whole club and try to sell the shaft it came with on your own.

It's funny, it's fake. Doesn't make it less funny though, well played Phil. Also it's part of the lead up to the match next week with Phil/Brady vs Bryson/Rodgers Edit: Additional info pops up via Twitter. It was actually a DST Compressor club that's already bent, so he really just pretended

Best advice is just to create a habit of always putting it back on after every shot. I only ever hear stories of people losing headcovers when they don't put it on and off after every shot. My personal method is to take it off and always leave it on the top of my bag. Then grab it and put it back on after I hit. Also has the added benefit of covering up the slot I'd be putting the club back in anyway so I'd have to grab it and move it to get my club back in the bag.