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jaskanski

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jaskanski last won the day on December 23 2015

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  1. Totally gutted for Clarke, but he'll bounce back. But kudos for Scottie - what a player.
  2. Meanwhile in the background, Patrick Reed...
  3. Fair point - now you mention it, you could employ a hoodie while you are standing about not swinging a club. But as for playing with the hood up - I've tried it and it didn't make any rational sense to me over wearing a hat. Sincere apolgies if it came across as crass.
  4. Sure they have. The question is - why? Nobody has even been seen playing with the hood up, so why would you wear a hoodie - other than making a 'statement' ? The hoodie has no obvious advantage - unless you intend to use the hood functionality it provides. So ditch the hoodie - it's a crock.
  5. Wow - some polarised views! For me - any dress code (golf or otherwise) is not out-dated in it's fundamental principle, which is in essence and standard of expectation (to eliminate doubt) and a request for respect (in regard to personal interpretation). It's all about give and take. What we wear (regardless of situation) is a projection of our attitude and our outlook on an occassion. I wouldn't dream of wearing cut-down jeans and a t-shirt to a wedding reception the same as I wouldn't dream of wearing a tuxedo for clearing out the garage. It's all about right attire for the situation - whatever that may be. If it's golf, wear something that looks like you're about to play golf, rather than attending a beach party (as an example). How you interpret that situation is up to you, but how you present says more about your attitude to that situation than you may (or may not) give it due consideration or respect for. Maybe that's just me because I'm an old fart with a father who was in the miltary. Either way, dress for the occassion - but give due consideration to what your choice for that occassion may affect those around you. If you don't care about those around you - you probably shouldn't be playing golf, or whatever event you're attending. My 2 cents.
  6. 46 by default, because of the iron set I currently play. Roll that back 30 odd years, my PW was 50. 15 years ago it was 48. In 10 years time - it could be 44 whether i like it or not!
  7. Tour Velvet 360 on everything. I don't like logos or markers - just plain as possible. I build them out with my own +2 over standard.
  8. The truth is nobody knows. Torque is a misnomer anyway because it relates to a force which should be measured in ft/lbs, but instead the figure given for shafts is in degrees. Nobody knows what force is applied to the shaft to record a measurement of deflection, nobody knows how long the fulcrum is to apply the force, the velocity of the force, how long the shaft is, and nobody knows knows if the force is sustained or timed. Nobody will say if the deflection in degrees is an upper limit (before the shaft will break), an mean/average figure, or a standard deviation. Each OEM may well have their own method of how 'torque' is calculated - and how it is applied in terms of rating for each shaft. In general terms 'low torque' shafts will tend to feel harsh and boardy, 'high torque' shafts will tend to feel softer and looser. That in turn is a product of how they are constructed - you can't have a 'high torque' shaft that is heavy and has an uber stiff tip, and you can't have a 'low torque' shaft that is very light with a soft tip. Think about how a shaft is made with multiple plys of fiber and how those plys are placed and you'll get a picture of how 'torque' generally mirrors the profile of the shaft and it's weight to flex ratio. Which in turn doesn't apply to steel shafts - because most are around the 1.1 - 2 degrees of 'torque' mark but feel anything but harsh or boardy. Probably because steel is an entirely different material, not made of multiple plys and more malleable. So in summary, 'torque' is all talk.
  9. Have BOA (on top) on a pair of Adidas S2G's - never looked back. Zero issues and very comfy. Footjoys are dead to me now.
  10. For someone who is chroically indecisive, you sure do have a pretty decisive list a what you want. And with an index of 4, you can probably play whatever you want. Just get a used set of T100's and be done with it. Problem solved. Next?
  11. Balance in a review is key. It's all very well writing up about equipment you love or about equipment you hate, but each one will have it's pros and cons. A lot is also subjective - for instance, looks and feel. Maybe add playabilty and forgiveness to that list as well. If I were to quote a former science tutor, every 'experiment' should be divided into the following sub-catergories: Objective Equipment used Method Results Conclusions That's it.
  12. OK - a couple of options: Buy a used Epic with an MMT 70x, swap for your paradym shaft and flip it for sale. The buy/sell should work out about the same as buying another shaft anyway. Option 2 is try the Diamana TB in 70x and see how it works. Not exact in any terms of profile,, but is in the ballpark. The MMT was a bit of a love/hate shaft, so if it's giving you the best numbers, option 1 would be the best bet. Option 3 is to get fitted - but who does this anyway on the forums?
  13. Are you talking about the Callaway stock version?
  14. You'll know it when you find it. Long story short, the humble golf ball is probably one of the easiest and most accessable ways of improving your game. You just need to try each one to see what works best. Generalised data works OK to some extent, but nobody can tell how a ball feels and reacts - that can only be decided by youself. And to some extent - your wallet. Don't ignore price point if it has an effect on compromise.
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