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rore73

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About rore73

  • Birthday 03/11/1948

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Profile Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    North Alabama
  • Interests
    Golf and Alabama Football
  • Referred By:
    Golfer's Digest

Player Profile

  • Age
    60 and over
  • Swing Speed
    91-100 mph
  • Handicap
    15
  • Frequency of Play/Practice
    Weekly
  • Player Type
    Weekend Golfer
  • Biggest Strength
    Driver/Off the Tee
  • Biggest Weakness
    Putting
  • Fitted for Clubs
    Yes

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  1. I recently purchased a 56 degree wedge. Although I have a 56 degree wedge, it has 14 degree bounce and about every time I try to pitch with it, or hit it out of the fairway I skull the ball. I purchased a 10 degree bounce in hopes of eliminating the problem. I also bit on one of those freebie offers and got a 21 degree fairway or hybird. I'm not exactly sure what it is, although I was supposed to be a getting a putter to try. I took it to the range yesterday, and it's not a bad club. I didn't really need it, or another putter, but a freebie is a freebie and too good to pass up!
  2. The Bionic gloves claim to last twice as long, but even in the humid conditions of the South, it’s rare if they rip or wear out before I throw one away for just looking so filthy. These cost a bit more, but they seem to last forever!
  3. Thank you! I’m teeing it up at 10:54; it’s going to be a great round and a great day with great friends!
  4. I was looking for information on equipment and tips to help my game. I honestly haven’t been impressed so far.
  5. We are in similar situations - I am hitting the Ping G400 driver as well, after wasting time, money and strokes on the G410 and G425, although I did upgrade the shaft in the G400 to the Kuro Kage. I was fitted for the G400 by the retailer at no additional charge and have been well pleased. Fast forward in time to this year when I decided that I needed an additional set of irons, and decided to get the advice of an outfit similar to Club Champion. The Club Champion type fitter, identical to the retailer (PGA Tour Superstore), used a swing monitor and kept changing heads and shafts until I was hitting my optimal shots. It’s been bothering me ever since that I spent around $150 for a fitting, I could have gotten free as a courtesy by the retailer with similar if not identical results. My advice is to go to a reputable retailer with a swing monitor and try out different drivers, and put the money you would have spent toward the new driver! PS: I would be interested in which driver you decide on as I am looking for another driver as well, but a new driver is going to have to beat my G400.
  6. Terri Pines Golf Club, located in Northern (Cullman) Alabama, a mile West off I-65, offers an 18 hole challenge with tree lined fairways, hills, lakes, swimming pool, tennis courts, grill, practice green and driving range, and fun for the whole family. Formerly a Country Club, Terri Pines is now open to the public. Memberships are available for both in county and out of county residents, at very attractive rates.
  7. I have Ping irons, driver and fairway metals. My departure from Ping is my PXG putter. I like it too much to part with it.
  8. I would be offended if I was buying clubs from a shop and they tried to charge me for a fitting; offended enough that I would buy the clubs somewhere else!
  9. Ironically enough, I just got back from the driving range where I demoed a Calloway Big Bertha 24 degree (5) Hybird; I usually carry a 7 wood. I was hitting both clubs the same distance and about the same trajectory. My opinion is to keep what I have when it performs just the same as something else you have to buy.
  10. I had the 700’s at one time and thought the I59 looked real similar. I’m sure a lot can be blamed on the epidemic, but something is going on at Ping - Sure hope they get back to their previous high standard before those of us long loyal to Ping switch to another brand.
  11. I’ve tried Cobra, Callaway, Muzino, and Taylor Made clubs and a few others through the years, but always came back to Ping, both irons snd woods. I do have a PXG putter after using a Scotty for many years, but I honestly believe that the make of club isn’t that important; the important thing is getting the club that works for you!
  12. I was recently at a Ping Demo Day where the Ping Rep was a very patient young Aussie. I took my Ping G400 SFT and my Ping G410 Plus drivers to the Demo Day and explained that the 400 was performing much better than the newer 410 Plus. He explained the SFT was much better suited for my shallow swing. He also assembled a G425 SFT with an Orange Tensil shaft that performed even better than my G400.
  13. Farmlinks is unique and a throughly enjoyable golfing experience. It is a bit of a drive from Birmingham but lodging is available and their restaurant has delicious food. Various other activities are offered there as well - Check it their Website.
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