PlaidJacket

I'm defiantly a power player.... with my 90 MPH driver. LOL

I just picked up a club to swing with my finger down the shaft. It restricts hinging of my wrists.

I've got 16 new (actually used but you wouldn't know it) KZG forged irons I purchased recently. I want to have them all shafted and rebuilt to my specs by my fitter. So that's probably going to eat up most if not all of the $1200. If there's any left over I'll buy some waxed shoe laces.

You got me about the balance - spinning thing. I just did it for fun. And I don't think there is really much to my test anyway. And... I learned today by playing a Snell with a heavy line on the ball that I don't like that either. The line I mean. The Snell played great. I putted good today but always had that line in mind. Distracting to me. I just prefer to use the alignment mark provided on a ball. So the Check Go goes back in the golf lost and found box for a few years.

Last night I was messing around out on my work bench when for some reason I thought about the Check Go sweet spot finder. So after digging around for awhile I found it. I friend gave this thing to me 5 years ago or so. And the batteries were still good if you can believe that. Anway... I gathered up seven new balls out of inventory and decided to see what the thing can do or not do. Basically what the Check Go is supposed to do is find the perfect balanced point on any golf ball by spinning the ball at 10,000 rpm. At that point you mark the ball with a line while it's spinning. So I did that. For my test I used all brand new balls. There were Titleist PV1x, Snell MTB, Srixon Qstar Tour, Project a, Kirkland, Wilson Duo-U, and MG Tour C4. Sorry, I didn't have any Chrome Soft or tour model TaylorMade balls. Here's how I tested: I placed each ball on the Check Go and spun the ball until the light blinked indication maximum RPM had been reached. I marked the ball and let the device spin down. After making the initial balance point on each ball I proceeded to re-spin each ball (up to 3 times) to see if they would find the balance point a second or third time. During the re-testing I would re-spin each ball and observe to see if the line would return indicating a balance. During the re-spin I would place each ball randomly on the spinner watching as the blurred line came into focus indication it has refound the original balance point on the original axis. Some balls did better than others. I found that the alignment - balance line marked on each ball did not line up if I let the balls come to a complete stop due to a slight wobble at very low RPM. AT 10,000 RPM all balls lined up to one degree or another. Some better than others if you will. Hope this makes a little sense. But I think you get it. I rated these balls after doing the spin test several times. Some balls returned quickly to the balance point and others didn't. Some were close but not perfect. Here's the ranking of my Unscientific spin balance testing. 1. Kirkland 2. Snell MTB 3. Project a 4. MG Tour C4 5. Wilson Duo-U 6. Titleist PV1x 7.Srixon Q-Star Tour http://perfectball.com/

I think that one like I have might do just that. Even though the blade is beveled it's square across the cutting area. The steel is much harder that the club head of course.

I've been looking around for an hour to find this thing. It was out on my work bench. Maybe I was thinking it's time for some groove sharpening. So here it is. I don't recall where I bought it.... the internet. I've had it for probably 5-6 years. And It does work. Good luck guys.

Kenny besides hopefully playing some golf one day I second the Irish Cream in the coffee. I do it all the time. In fact I'm having my coffee with IC as I type. Good stuff. Below is a photo of my coffee making setup with my current grind. I buy from a Texas roaster Independance Coffee and have been pleased with their roasts. Cheers.

I almost bought a Technivorm several years ago. Everything I read said it was the best for that type of coffee maker. I told a friend about it and he bought one. And yes... it makes very good coffee. I decided to go with the AeroPress. I've been using it for probably 5 years. Actually wore out my first one and on my second one now. Makes great coffee. I feel sorry for all the Keurig drinkers out there. Do yourself a favor and throw that machine out. A new dawn awaits you. For you French Press guys.... take a look at or even try a AeroPress. And please... use fresh ground beans.

I really don't recall my exact progression of lowering my scores but I'm quite sure it's typical of most everyone else. I've been playing golf since I was pretty young. Perhaps 10 I started? (62 now) I didn't really get serious until much later. Perhaps in my early thirties. But, I do recall making a fairly rapid drop from the 90's into and through the 80's. Then it started getting difficult. I refer back to downlowkey and his post and recollection as an accurate description of progression and probably most people. I guess something like the following... 90's into 80's fairly quickly 80's into 70's harder Staying in the 70's much harder still Below 70? Never made it. Currently on my home course I've been shooting anywhere from 75-80. All depends on the day. Funny game.

Honestly I have given up on worrying about and keeping a current handicap but I can tell you how many rounds... So far this year... 26-28 rounds. With 2 more coming this Friday and Saturday.

MBP = Tour Sauce

I used to walk and push my cart all the time. About 1/2 the guys I play with walk. (old guys at that) The past year I got out of the habit for some reason. I also used to claim I played better when I walked. But honestly I don't. No better or worse. Same. Our courses around here are an easy walk since they're mostly flat. But those 100* summer days are no fun walking. So I ride.

I'm like some others.... I don't have that many options in the city where I live. I belong to a club only because of that reason. However, I do try and go play other courses in nearby cities/towns as much as possible. Most importantly to me is getting away from my local environment where it's flat and dry. Therefore if I did live in a larger city metropolitan area with a lot of courses I'd not be a member at any one club/course. I might perhaps look into being able to purchase range privileges somewhere close by to practice.

I'm not sure how I missed all this Kenny. Really a nice review and I enjoyed the photos too. I especially enjoyed your comment on the Gamble Sands course where you said you mis-hit one approach shot. Only one? LOL The scenery around there is pretty dramatic as well. Bet you guys had a fun time.

I don't use any social media other than MGS. Is MGS social media? Other than yapping about golf here I choose to keep things as private as possible. Certainly not broadcasting my every move to the world. Besides... I don't think anyone would care what I ate for breakfast or seeing a pic of me at the grocery store.

I'm not posting my Rohm imitation.

I thought you were a girl with that avatar. Are you transitioning?

So far I'd say Tsauer and MBP are the best swings.

Good idea Smalls. I thought you'd be first. ?? Waiting.

A reliable yard man and a good housekeeper.

Me too. I think it makes me focus more.

I like what I see with the Gamble course and I see a lot of Bandon there. Even better is the green fees are much lower than Bandon which is a good thing. That's going to be a fun trip. I couldn't get my browser to open the Desert course so I'll try and take a look later on. Have a great anniversary and trip.

Money talks they say. Adam's on top of his game today.

I recall my friend telling me he sometimes finds/buys a 12 year Weller for $25. He says for some reason that stores sometimes don't know that it retails for much more. I don't know about that claim. I did a quick search and found the W.L Weller 12 yr. for around $35. My Four Roses cost me $54 including tax. I'm going to stick with my introductory bottle of Four Roses for a while and see if I'm cut out to be a bourbon sipper.