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  1. Hey guys just an update. This putter has found a new home. Thread can be closed. Thanks!
  2. Bump. Willing to sell somewhere between $500-$550
  3. Hello everyone! Long time no talk. I am back with a putter for sale to the fine members of this community. I have a Scotty Cameron Concept X CX-02 Putter that measures 35" in length and runs at all of the stock measurements. No adjustments to loft or lie have been made to this putter. It comes with the stock head cover and grip and is in absolutely flawless condition. I am not in the market for trades in this situation. Pricing this putter correctly is a tough proposition for me, with this being a limited production model I know that it will only appreciate over time, however I don't like to keep extra gear around after I commit to something new. I have a new putter being built and sent to me as I type this that I expect to receive somewhere around the beginning of May. I am happy to come to an agreement with someone on a sale and will simply need to wait until I receive the new putter before I can ship. We can work out the terms of that side of things in a way that will work out well for both of us! These putters retailed at $599 MSRP and I would like to get somewhere close to that in the deal. I am not firm on that however and am willing to listen to reasonable offers from you. Please don't hesitate to message me to make an offer. I hope some familiar faces see this and have a chance to say hello. I plan on being involved in the community more in the future and hope everyone has been well!
  4. This thread is a classic. Bobcat, you are one consistent dude. Good for you! Hope the C is still working well for you.
  5. I don't think there is anything wrong at all with your questions! Asking questions is how we learn and grow. Without questions life becomes stagnant. My statement about convolution was alluding to a larger overall question that I think bears asking and answering. I understand that the consensus statement provided from MGS is that generally speaking each of us would benefit in performance when comparing tech vs no tech on a putter. From a statistical standpoint, I understand that it is able to be quantified using strokes gained that comparing tech vs no tech (say evnroll vs scotty cameron) in a GENERAL sense the Evnroll will outperform the Scotty consistently and over the course of a season lead to a lower net putt count over the Scotty. I understand that. My question lies in this. When you apply the individual golfer to the equation does this statement change? Do we each bring individual overriding factors that make one type of putter (tech or no tech) perform better for us than another? If that ISN'T the answer, then how can we not apply a blanket statement to the golfing population that every one of us should use the best performing tech equipped putter bar none? How could the Huntington beach #1 outperform the Evnroll for you personally, but yet statistically be the best putter for everyone? I am not saying those are the statements that are being made. I am simply stating the conclusions that are easy to come to from the idea that has been presented, and trying to frame it in a way that can lead to a positive discussion. Am I missing something?
  6. Also, I am about 99% sure I am purchasing an ER 1.2 for the start of the season. Perfect combo for me.
  7. I would certainly think the puck shaped device clips onto your belt like the original device for Game Golf. It will be the same overall idea but more than likely use some kind of NFC to determine which club you're using. For me, if this system is all that it's cracked up to be, sign me up! I prefer the overall aesthetic of Arccos more than this. But if the caddie feature is included at no cost versus the Arccos monthly subscription it's a no-brainer.
  8. Without making this more convoluted, was your top putter a tech or no tech putter? I would be intrigued to hear that answer.
  9. That's a great question! The only other option I can think of besides a press would possibly be an Aeropress. It's a similar type of brew (still immersion brewing instead of drip) but creates a much cleaner and brighter cup than the press will. Also has less body. Aeropress also has the quickest total brew time out of most of these with only taking generally a few minutes from start to finish. They are inexpensive, last forever and have by far the easiest cleanup of all coffee brewing methods (there is a little puck created that you just pop out and wipe the plunger off). As for recommendations and your flavor preferences, there are a few comments I would make. First off, it blows my mind that you are able to get a light/bright coffee out of your french press. That method is honestly meant for the exact opposite type of extraction to that. Generally speaking one would use a darker roast (although all roasts work here, roasts are a whole different topic. Simple rule of thumb, don't worry about a roast. Any roast any method) and would brew a more earthly, bold, full and heavy bodied drink. BY FAR the best brewing method for you if you prefer a light (almost tea like) cup of coffee that is very sweet and flavorful, but lacks body is going to be to use a Chemex. They are absolutely stunning to look at, are very simple to use (still similar to a pour over in a lot of ways, but require a little less maintenance overall. Keep it simple with this guy. Also just FYI this is my personal favorite brewing method) and are the total inverse of a french press. Their Finca El Puente and Idido single origins are some of the best single origins you will ever taste and would fit your preferences perfectly. For a blend, try their Fast Forward blend or Forty Six. I am drinking Fast Forward right now and it fits your preferences perfectly. Seriously man, this is a slippery slope but one worth travelling down. The other brewing methods can totally transform your world of coffee. We all have our own preferences, with that being said, that is some damn strong coffee! I don't think I've ever read a published recipe from someone with a stronger ratio than 15:1. But, to each their own and I'm happy you've found a combo you like! I will second the local roaster! I do want to shed light on something that you didn't allude to in your post though. Coffee needs time to degas after roasting. The general consensus is 3-5 days. Counter Culture has a very strong subscription program and part of that is nailing the roast/degas timing. They label each of their bags with a roast date and roast on the date of shipment with everything preplanned so that when you receive the shipment the coffee has adequately degassed, but hasn't been around long enough to start going stale. My shipments are always received a maximum of three days off roast. That doesn't mean shopping local/supporting the local guy isn't a great idea! However, there are a TON of roasters who ship their product and I personally feel that limiting myself to what is available locally hinders my coffee loving experiece. There are great roasters such as Madcap, Olympia and Heart that are based in a totally different part of the country than me that I would never experience without shipping. They all have solutions to prevent the coffee going stale and to maximize freshness while also making sure they are properly degassed. You have to do what you have to do my man! Just keep in mind a big part of the problem with the Folgers has to be the grind. If it was preground it is WAY too fine for french press. Don't hold it all against the coffee! Haha. Although I will admit that Folgers as a rule doesn't hold a candle to third wave coffee.
  10. I wasn't joking when I said this was a first/second love of mine! I've given (and am still giving) heavy thought to opening my own shop. Just love the stuff. Give that a try and please let me know what you think! Well, you are off to a great start with Intelligentsia. They make some fantastic coffee and definitely rival Counter Culture for quality. Here's my counter question for you, first which pourover method did you try? There are plenty of options and they are much more finicky than a french press will ever be. So let's start there. And also, what specific aspect of making the pour over turned you off? Was it the time and focus it required on the pour technique versus being able to just load the french press with grounds/coffee and let it sit? Like, what was the major sticking point?
  11. Do a 30 second bloom (double the weight of the coffee. So if you're using 30g of coffee use 60g of water) and then pour the remaining amount of water (up to 500g if it's 30g of coffee. Ideally you want a 16.67 ration of water/coffee) into the french press by around the minute mark. Stir the coffee and then place the plunger on top of the brew and push the plunger down to where it just barely is submerged into the top of the coffee. Let everything brew for a total of 4 minutes and then slowly plunge the coffee. You want to have roughly a 30 second plunge. This will take the total brew time to 4:30 seconds. Make sure you use a relatively coarse grind for this. If it's too fine it will be bitter and if it's too coarse it will be sour tasting. French press should have a nice full body (almost syrupy) and very low acidity/bitterness. You want to use water that is between 205-210 in temperature (I prefer 208). Mess around with different coffees. Single Origins, blends, different roasters, these all make a difference. A can't miss company is Counter Culture. Apollo is fantastic and a blend is nice and simple to start with. One of their signature single origins to try is their Finca El Puente. If you're feeling adventurous give it a whirl! What an interesting world...
  12. Cold brew is a super interesting story. Basically it's super low acidity due to the "low and slow" aspects of letting the coffee steep instead of brewing more forcefully with water. The flavor profiles of cold brew are so different than hot. I would agree totally that cold brew is a different beast than hot coffee turned into iced. As for my Frenchie, yes he's adorable! Name is Theodore but goes by Ted. He's a little over 6 months old. Best dog I could ever ask for. 😊
  13. Yes sir! I'm happy to answer any questions if you come across some. Just realize this world is even more potentially crazy than this sport we all love so much. It's very fun if you dive in, but it's a deep pool.
  14. Man so this is a thread that I can get behind... My second passion (or arguably first...) besides golf is coffee. It's seriously just such an enjoyable experience. Making something completely by hand where I can control every variable of the equation and judge my outcome with every cup. I enjoy regular coffee (have a french press, Aeropress, Kalita Wave, Chemex, Hario V60, Lido 2 hand grinder and Bonavita variable temperature electric gooseneck kettle) as well as espresso (have a Rocket Appartamento and Rocket Fausto grinder). I use a Acaia Lunar scale to brew all of it. It is seriously insane how much money this stuff can run. But here's the even CRAZIER thing. These changes ACTUALLY make a difference. Going through the process of dialing in a grind, using different temperatures for water (205 tastes different than 208 and 210 tastes different again) and not only that, but the mineral compounds and type of water that you use has a total impact on the coffee that you brew. This isn't even counting the single origins, blends, roast profiles, freshness and palate differences from person to person. Two things I would recommend to anyone looking to get into this world, first if you have Counter Culture training center near you (check their site www.counterculturecoffee.com) visit and do one of their free tastings! They are very relaxed and will teach you a ton about this world, all from a very well trained Barista. I also recommend a very eye opening at home experience. One aspect of this that you will not believe until you experience it is simply how much difference each of those brewers I listed above change the coffee. A french press is good, but it's not the best way to make this stuff. It could be for you, but there could be another preference that's better. French Presses do some things very well and other very poorly. To highlight the differences you need a few things. A new, fresh bag of your favorite whole bean coffee As many different brewing methods as you own (I recommend at least three and a French Press, Kalita and Chemex would be a great place to start) Water Kettle Filters Some time. What you are going to do is simply go back to back with your brewing processes on each of these and taste the coffee. You will be BLOWN away at the differences in the cup between those three brewers. I find that experience really opens up peoples minds to what this world can be and will usually help guide you into what type of brewing you prefer.
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