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jaskanski

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  1. Totally gutted for Clarke, but he'll bounce back. But kudos for Scottie - what a player.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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?
  10. 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.
  11. 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?
  12. Are you talking about the Callaway stock version?
  13. 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.
  14. Yes - however the wanting to commit to breaking 80 will probably have a greater impact on that possibiliity. And that's where fitting helps - it eliminates variables, so it increases chances of: hitting it straight, hitting it further, hitting it more consistently - simply because they are more likely to work in tandem with your intent (and work ethic) than a set that wasn't designed to give that edge, because they were either too long, too heavy, wrong lie, wrong profile, wrong flex, wrong loft etc. Having said that, there are probably thousands of folks out there that can hit the ball fine with a club or clubs that 'on paper' they shouldn't have any business using but have adapted their own way to get the best out of them. On the other hand, there are probably more folks who are not realising their full potential because the aforementioned club or clubs really are ill-suited to their game. And that what fitting does - it eliminates the chances of a bad hit by increasing the chances of a good hit. It not a miracle cure - it's simple metrics, like it's easier to eat some foods with a spoon instead of a fork - neither is wrong in it's essence, but one is more effective than the other to achieve it's end goal. But above anything else, the commitment to achieving something better will have the greatest impact on that goal. It's just that if you eliminate one variable to prevent from achievng that goal (like wondering if your clubs fit or not), the goal gets a little easier and a little closer. A fitting, if nothing else, eliminates a certain amount of doubt. Problem solved.
  15. Early adopter and user on Anser style blade for almost all my life . Specifically Anser 2 (Becu and Stainless). Many on-off affairs with Cameron newport 2's as well (oil-cans, stainless, custom shop, you name it) but the hands down longest server and current gamer is the Ping Jas Anser Wti. I've yet to find anything better and frankly there never will be anything better - they nailed it with the design, the feel and forgiveness and looks. Throughly recommend jumping on one (if you can find them these days) and will serve you well for many years.
  16. ANGC probably. Probably not ever gonna happen either, but you're got to dream big, right?
  17. This issue is raised a lot, but in all honesty it's not really a legitimate excuse for anyone willing to drop the better part 600 bucks and ask random strangers for advice. Presumably you have access to golf courses to play golf - which in turn normally have golf professionals - who in turn are probably more qualified to than any of us to give a few pointers on what you should be looking at, if you get an honest appraisal of your swing and ability. Money well spent, rather than taking the hit on selling it after you find out you've got the wrong fit. Which incidentally opens up a different avenue, when you can actually pick up the 'better' fitting club in the used market (and there will be) because someone else did the blind buy route without doing a bit of homework first. Have a rethink on what you want to achieve and what you want to spend - because if you have an unlimited budget, then you probably don't have much to worry about and the whole 'there isn't anything near me' excuse isn't valid. Conversely, if you have a limited budget and want to get it right without spending (or wasting) more money than you need to - do it propoerly and seek professional advice first. That's means a bit of effort on your part I'm afraid. Problem 2 - TM have so many different options you'd never figure it out without professional advice anyway IMHO. A cursory glance at their custom options booklet only supports that theory. https://www.taylormadegolf.co.uk/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-TMaG-UK-Library/en_GB/v1706677500443/TaylorMade/Custom_Specs/custom_options.pdf
  18. This. You pretty much have to deal with the consequences of your last shot and make your next one count. Thinking about your last shot shouldn't have any bearing on the consequences of your next.
  19. I'm guessing by 'universal' they probably mean unitized - in which case it's .370" by default. However as others have mentioned it could be either, but the .355" option may require a bit of extra shafting beads or a shim for a snug fit. EDIT: having asked around, they are indeed a universal bore accepting either parallel or taper tip. Nobody has encountered any issues with the taper shaft insertion, or parallel for that matter - but it may be worth checking bore depth if you want to get BBTG spot on for precise flex if you're tip trimming your parallel - or indeed selecting your favoured taper shaft for the respective iron #. Happy club building everyone.
  20. You could also pug in your numbers here if you know what they are and fiddle with the spin to see how much it affects carry and overall distance. It can also compensate for local weather and altitude etc. https://trajectory.flightscope.com/
  21. Good point, but I guess it's up to the organisers at ANGC who they want to invite. LIV winners would be a good shout, but Rory's tears from whining would be enough to fill Rae's Creek I fear.
  22. Like I said - players already have numerous other opportunities to qualify for the Masters - namely winning other events being the primary criteria. The whole point of the Masters is not to give more players more opportunities - it's to give the select few who have been proven to be successful the chance to play against their peers for a 'champion of champions' title. Hence the title 'Masters'. It's also important to remember the Masters is technically a Tournament rather than a Championship. 'A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition , contest , or fight . [...] A tournament is a sports competition in which players who win a match continue to play further matches in the competition until just one person or team is left'
  23. I don't get it. The Masters already has it's own qualifying criteria through varoius other avenues, why would another 'qualifying' tournament be necessary?
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