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On 8/9/2022 at 10:09 AM, Jnoble89 said:
I am going to be adding either a 58* or 60* lob wedge to my bag this year during my offseason winter months. I'm looking for opinions/feedback on both loft and bounce. I don't take deep divots and want something that is going to give me the most versatility for varying lies. I saw Taylormade just released the Hi Toe 3 and the 60 comes in a 7 or 10 bounce.
I've currently got a 44* PW & 56* SW in the bag, and will probably add a 52* gap wedge as well.
TIA for the feedback!
I would add a 50* gap wedge, not a 52*, only because your PW is 44*, gapping 6*, not 8*, which is a lot. Having a 56* sand, I would go for a 60*, or 62*, for your lob, to keep your gapping consistent at 6*.
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4 hours ago, cnosil said:
I’d start here and look at the low swing speed results as you are right there : https://mygolfspy.com/best-golf-balls-2021/
the advantage you have is that softer balls; since you say the prov line is too firm), won’t significantly impact your performance. I’d look at the charts and results and find something in the price range you want and buy a sleeve and try them. Then you can adjust from there. As you indicated more backspin can also translate to more side spin.
nothing wrong with playing a 2 piece ball, there have been several discussions on the benefits some players see playing 2 piece balls. If it helps keep the ball in play, it Should help scoring, and lower cost. Playing them consistently let’s you learn how to manage the lower spin around the green.
I pretty much have that with the ball I am playing currently-TopFlite Hammer Control yellow. Good distance, fairway finder for me, have great control with chips and pitches. This ball has nice manners around the green.My CBX2's love this ball! I read these threads, and everyone says, or tells me I should be playing a better ball, for greenside's sake. Got to get down the fairway to get to the green. So far, this is my way down there. Been playing fairly well with this ball. My gamer for now...
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Been playing a 2 piece distance ball, and have for quite a few years. The reason is, when I do play a 3 piece, I struggle off the tee. I can't seem to keep it in the fairway, and I end up losing a lot because of spin. Now I know all golf balls spin, and hittng a slice is the worst spin you can have. So, I don't slice but maybe once every couple of rounds, usually when I get a little tired, or just sloppy play. I can keep a 2 piece in the fairway just about the whole round, but when it comes to 3 piece orbs, it's a different story. Seems like every other hole, I'm in the right rough, or launch one off into the trees never to be found. Most have good distance, but spin off into ball purgatory. Yeah, I hit a fairway a couple of times, but just not consistent to play one regularly. Even for as soft as the TM Tour Response is, lost 9 balls in like 4 rounds. I have played 8+ rounds with my latest 2 piece choice, and have lost only 2 sleeves, mostly to water hazards, and a few bad drives. So, with all that, which 3 piece should I try? Never played the Cally ERC, or even the TopFlite Gamer, or any of the Maxfli Tour offerings. Not playing ProV's. I have tried those, and are like hitting a rock for me. Great around the greens, just no distance for me, as my swing speed is only 80 mph, off of a sim. I am 65, high 20+ capper been playing 24 years. Any suggestions are much appreciated!!
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On 8/7/2022 at 1:48 PM, Jim Akers said:
I am curious as to how long you can expect top performance from an iron shaft combination if you play 150+ rounds a year and hit 50 to 100 balls a night in a simulator set up.
It's kind of like this in golf-If you feel that replacing something in your game is the right approach, then just do it. If you feel that you are giving up something with the shafts you have now, and it is really bugging you, fix it. This game is heavy on the mental side of things, and the way you feel about your equipment is a big part of your game. Go get fitted for shafts, ie Club Champion, or the like, if you can afford to do that. I am the same way about my equipment, clubs, ball, anything in my bag. I look at my bag, my arsenal of tools to use to conquer a course, and I have to feel good about my choices, and trust every club, or my current ball, in that bag. If you have doubts about your equipment, it will follow you on the course, as you will be overthinking, or questioning every decision you make there. Get your clubs checked by a certified fitter if you can, and you can try other shafts, to see if you are leaving anything on the table. It will clear the doubt...
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2 hours ago, Lynyrd said:
I almost started another thread about this because it might not fit into the scope the original poster had in mind, but it seems to fit with what others are taking about so I'm putting it here.
I have golfed most of my life with a 2 piece ball... or whatever I found on the course. To be honest I was never that serious about golf. I played it and enjoyed it but never put the effort into getting any better at it. I would play for a while then put it down for a few years then pick it back up again. The 2 piece ball was fine for me and to tell you the truth I never noticed much of a difference between any of them besides maybe a little softer feel of some of them.
I picked golf back up this year, but this time I was serious about getting better and finally being able to play to my potential. I'm still only about a bogey player but feel like I am getting better now that I am learning the right way to do things. I hit the ball fairly far and fairly straight off the tee but have struggled to keep the ball on the green. That said I have been doing a lot of research on balls. More than I would like to admit. I realized that maybe a 2 piece ball is not for me. I wanted to be able to stop better on the green so I wanted to go for a 3 piece with a urethane cover and a soft layer underneath to get a little better spin on the greens. After a lot of research I decided to try the Maxfli Tour. Mostly because of the cost vs performance aspect and it got good reviews. I can tell a difference on the greens. It is definitely better but I lost a little control with my drives. I hit it far and kind of straight but see more of a difference than I would like. Then I found a Divide someone lost and decided to give it a try. I think this is my Goldilocks ball at this point in my game. It is the Srixon Q-star Tour. It has the 3 piece advantages that I want but with a little lower compression (72 vs 85) it seems straighter off the tee and still gets good distance with my swing speed.
The bottom line is if you have a slow swing speed and not good control over your drives a 2 piece ball is absolutely the way to go but there will (hopefully) come a time as you progress and get better that you will need to upgrade your ball. I think most golfers are still at that 2 piece ball stage. I can hit them long and straight, but at this point in my game the most important thing for me is stay on the green. Hopefully soon the Maxfli Tour will be my go to ball.
Good luck! I have been in 2 piece mode for a long time. I have tried 3 piece balls. Love them around the green, but they don't like me off the tee. So, I'm playing a 2 piece that has pretty good manners around the green, and stays in the fairway most of my round. Does what I need it to do for my game at this point. I try from time to time, but usually go back to my 2 piece. It is my gamer for this year..TopFlite Hammer Control yellow...
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4 hours ago, JerryB said:
I started playing last year and have been making pretty good progress along the way. I'd gotten down to shooting pretty consistently in the low 90s up until about a month ago when the wheels have fallen off. Now I'm barely hitting 100 and shot 113 last time out.
Had this happen to me about 10 years ago. I used to score in the mid 90's, pretty consistently. All of the sudden I could not hit the side of a barn. 110 became my favorite number for quite a few years. My game is just now coming around where I can break 100. Even had GolfTec look at my swing. Had a little hitch, but nothing that would make me play that way. Golf is a funny game. Take David Duval-He and Tiger were 1-2 in the world. All of the sudden, David could not play at the level he was at. Withdrew from the game. Why! Nobody knows why this happens. It's like getting the yips for the whole game, not just the putter. It's funny too, that the harder you try, the worse it gets! I took a break from the game toward the end of one season, and stayed away after the start of the next season. I played toward the end of the season, like Sept., Oct.,but it really was not that good. Started out ok, but the more I played, the worse it got. Did not play for almost a year. I would go to the range, trying to figure out what I was doing. Started playing regularly about 3 years ago, and it has not been bad. I have broken 100 a few times, and this year has been a great year for me to play. I have all new clubs, and now a new ball, and my game is coming around. Sometimes, I guess we need a break...
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10 hours ago, Ddpham said:
Have you play e12 soft?
No. Really never tried any Bridgestone balls. Am I missing something??
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7 minutes ago, BIG STU said:
The main thing as you said is you are having a blast and that is what counts. Golf is supposed to be fun-- Hey I always think outside the box and play that way too and I have fun doing things my way as unconventional as it may seem to some folks
Fun is the reason I play. Sure, I play to score well, but it must be fun as well. I don't make a living with this game. It is for recreation. It can be an expensive hobby, just clubs alone. Add in greens fees, balls, lessons, accessories, lunch, beer, and any travel costs if you plan a trip. So, it is for the memories that we make, the comeraderie of friends and family, as we swing our way through the golf course of life. So, now as I stand on the 18th tee of life before retirement, I can see the clubhouse, thinking about how my life will change when I retire, hoping that my good health will continue, so I can continue to play this great game of tradition, rules, and etiquette, along with the ups and downs of the emotions that come with it. Above all, having fun while playing, and living...
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3 hours ago, ballhawk said:
If you are looking for complete sets then Giga Golf in Florida is a great choice. They even have pre-owned sets available and their offerings are quality products.
I have a set of their "Reva" hybrid irons in my bag. Quality is very good, and they play just as well. 3rd season with them, and no problems.
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Game is coming around, and at 65, lessons not coming anytime soon. Playing a 2 piece I can control off the tee, after having tried a handful of 3 piece balls. Around the green, this ball will check, with rollout. Very controllable, leaving good distance for putts. Game is coming around, scores dropping. Will continue to play this ball for the season, 4 boxes invested.
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On 7/29/2022 at 8:52 AM, GolfSpy_THV said:
Good starting point would be any of the ones the blog tested last year: https://mygolfspy.com/2021-most-wanted-fairway-wood/
Also, keep hearing great things about Sub 70 and the new Cobra LTDx FW's. Would be worth making a trip to a qualified fitter and see what works best for your game.
Let us know what you end up picking!
Gotta tell you, my current 3 wood is playing like a rock star lately!! Don't know what, or why, but it is doing exactly what I need it to do. Been thinking of upgrading, but now, not so sure. Getting down the fairway on a par 5 has become a lot easier as of late, and longer par 3's(185-200), are reachable with this club. A lot of it was me, as I often would struggle with this club, but now, plays like a new club in the bag. Going to hang on to it for the season, and will be reevaluating my bag at the end of the year. Playing a new ball last 5 rounds, and scores have been dropping. Might just be a combination of me, the club, and the ball, all FIT in the puzzle! Just ridin' it out...
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Bought a Carbite ZH Polar Balanced putter in 2000, and just recently went through my bag to update, including putter. I have a Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11c, which is center shafted, and I really like it. Never played a center shafted putter, but have toyed with the idea from time to time. My accuracy is better, distance control is good, but neither was an issue with my old putter. Just thought was due for an upgrade after 20+ years. I cut both putters from 33" to 29", and installed SuperStroke 2.0 grips on them, with the Cleveland having the counterbalance weight option(25g) in the grip end. Ball starts smoothly, with no hopping, and starts rolling quickly. The face is milled with a substantial omnidirectional knurled face, which I think helps the ball start rolling sooner. Good feel, and I know right away if I made a good stroke with this putter. Will be in my bag for some time to come...
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I have tried a few stiff shafts, and they feel like I am swinging a 2x4 My SS is only 80 mph., regular flex keeps me on the fairway. Feel IS important to me! Can't play clubs that don't have a certain feel, no matter what they do for me. Feel is SO subjective to each individual. Play what YOU like...
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Not yet retired, but close at 65, and I play a Ping g410 SFT, set at 9.5*, with 43.5" 65g regular flex shaft, driving around 235 max, averaging 210-220 most of the time, figured by using my Garmin S10. Been launching pretty high as of late, so adjusting down to the 9* setting, and switching back to the 43.5" 55g reg. flex stock shaft to see if I can pick up some yardage. I have tried a lower tee height, just not consistent. My swing speed is only 80 mph., as it has been all of my playing time. I have been told that I should play a senior flex, but I feel it would be too whippy for me. Does your SS warant you playing a stiff? You could get more yardage playing a regular flex shaft, IF you are not swinging over 90 mph. Possibly get on a simulator, if available, to try a different shaft flex. I know stiffs help with direction, but can inhibit distance if you don't have a faster swing speed. My .02...
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So, again, a thread left to go off in thread pugatory..I guess we get bored easily...
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I have set of Golfsmith P2's, that I quit playing years ago. The way the clubmakers that took the course used to talk about P2's, I would have thought that they would be a collector item going forward. I am looking to sell them, and they are complete with Golfsmith grips, but, so far no takers. Yeah, I never took the course, but put together a few clubs with components from Golfsmith. I used to get the component catalog in the mail. I also have in my bag, Snake Eyes Viper #3(18*), #4(21*) hybrids, which I put together myself. Holding up well, as they were my first clubs with weighted tech, which you could switch out weights on the back of the clubhead, to adjust your flight (draw,fade,neutral). Still works well today. I have not looked into component companies since, and just buy OEM over the counter, or from lesser known club companies. GigaGolf is in my bag, but not sure if they sell components, but sure offer choices when selecting clubs to purchase. Check the internet for sources...
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Played Sunday at a little, short(6000 yds). I lost 2 balls, both to water hazards. My driving took a couple if holes to find the fairway, but then it was a good thing. Approach shots were not always on the green, as most were pin high left, or right of the green. Chips and pitches were pretty good if I may say so! Good distance control, hitting the landing area I wanted, with nice rollout, leaving a lot of 3-4 foot putts, and of course, burning the edge on over half of them. Very encouraged by my recent rounds, and this 2 piece ball is a big part of my sucess on the course. TopFlite Hammer Control yellow! This is my gamer for the season!!
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8 hours ago, rd1959 said:
I'm going through the same thing right now, trying out different "spinnier" 3 pc. urethane balls but, I keep going back to my trusty Fifty Elite. It does everything I want it to do.
Never played the Fifty, but played with guys that did. I have played the Cally SS, or Maxfli Softfli, and they are good balls for those struggling to keep it in the fairway. Been trying to play any 3 piece ball, but end up losing them off the tee. So, I play what works, and lately the TF Hammer Control, is doing it for me. Good distance, and all the rest is under "control" with this ball. Look forward to playing with this ball. Have not played well in the past few years, but now, scores are coming down. Does what I need it to do!! Have fun, advance the ball...
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10 hours ago, russtopherb said:
E12 Contact is 3 piece ionomer, I prefer it over the HC. Great performance, straight off the tee, decent spin into the greens. Not tour level but not garbage rock ball level either.Ok, on the ionomer. I play mostly ionomer balls anyway. Would be like a TF Gamer then. Lets see how I'm playing. The TF HC's I'm playing are really doing it for me! Great off the tee, great approach spin, and hop and stop with the wedges. My CBX2's love this ball, as they perform well..Advance the ball!!
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On 7/26/2022 at 11:17 PM, chisag said:
... Fun topic! Obviously there is no right or wrong answers BUT if you are looking to get better at this game and are willing to put in the time to improve, you really should be playing a urethane covered tour ball. You can hit every kind of shot with one. Learn to play different trajectories, different spin around the green and make a ball stop on a dime when you need it to and most importantly learn how to completely control your shots. That said, there are plenty of golfers that just want to play golf and enjoy the day.
... Ionomer covers used to be a good tweener bargain but with DTC urethane balls costing is the same, although the Ionomer is more durable than urethane so there is that to consider. If you tend to hit trees and cart paths and prefer the durability of a surlyn ball there is certainly nothing wrong with that. If you tend to lose a lot of balls and want the cheapest ones you can lose, nothing wrong with that either. In the end it is your game and your choice. But the one universal piece of advice I would give is play the same ball so you know how your short game will perform. Sure some of you may blade, chunk or have no idea where your chip/pitch is going much of the time but when you do hit one well, you will know you hit a good shot with a lot of roll using a Velocity or a more controlled roll with spin using a Urethane ball. Whether it is a Bridgestone e12, Srixon Q Star or a ProV1 pick one ball and stick with it.Let's see how this season goes. I have been interested in the E12, as its cover is pretty similar to the Hammer Control, with dimple in dimple. And with a urethane cover, might just work for me, if I can keep it in the fairway. Maybe toward the end of the season, I might pick up a box, just to try. I have 4 boxes of HC's for the season, let's see how my play progresses, as I am playing better with this ball.
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On 8/28/2021 at 7:31 PM, storm319 said:
No longer made but my favorite ionomer ball was the Taylormade Aeroburner Pro (and it’s predecessor the Burner TP LDP). By far the closest to TPU of any ionomer blends I have tried, unfortunately Taylomade’s subsequent offerings have been noticeably firmer.
With that said, most players would benefit from a multilayer urethane ball over any ionomer offering.
I loved the Aeroburner Pro. Good, straight distance off the tee, great approach hop and stop, chips and pitches checked up. Putting was smooth. Tried the Tour Response, not for me.
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53 minutes ago, silver & black said:
I grew up with an alcoholic family on my dad's side. It eventually got my dad too. He beat it with our help (mom, brother, me). I do drink, but since I lived with it my whole life, I know not to abuse it. Even so, I still put it aside at times because I feel it could get out of hand and bite me too.
My parents were drinkers. The bar was a main focal point for my dad. Hung out with him from time to time growing up, and learned a lot about life, and people. I like my beer, but it is not my main focus. My parents never owned anything, house, new cars, new furniture Everything we had was second hand, or given to us. Not saying my parents did a bad job of raising us, as I have a sense of responsibility that they instilled in me. I have worked hard, have a great family, house, new cars, good friends. I guess I knew how I didn't want it to be for my kids. I did not want the same for them as I had it growing up. Food stamps, behind on rent, low on food, even had electricity shut off one summer for lack of money to pay the bill. Made sure my children did NOT have to experience any of that. Nice to hear that your dad beat it. Good luck to him! Many never do. Beer is for my enjoyment, after the round.
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On 7/23/2022 at 6:36 PM, GolfSpy_THV said:
Back in my younger days and I wasn’t fitted for anything - cause i had no real money and everything was a hand-me-down - i used to tee off with a 3w and could crush that thing.
now i have a fitted driver, but a huge gap from 285 (driver) to 220/225 (4i) so probably going to pickup a 3w or 5w soon…after a fitting, of course!
Back in 98', when I started playing, could not hit a wood to save my life. Actually, I had bought a driving iron, and it wasn't much better. Worked on using woods, driver, at the range. Found a Cleveland 2 iron, and it was pretty good! I could hit that club 180~200 yards off the tee. Now, I love my 3 wood. It's a Callaway Diablo Octane 15*, non-tour, with reg. flex shaft. If I have bad drive, I can make up a lot of distance with this club. Thought about replacing my current 3 wood, with something that has tech(adjustable hosel, replaceable shaft),but it plays so good for me lately, maybe not! A lot of the newer 3's do not have a "tall" face, and that is forgivness in off-center strikes. I will go try a few choices, taking my old 3 for comparison, baseline..Any thoughts on 3 woods that I should try??
What bounce for my lob wedge?
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Depends on what type of courses you play. If they are lush, with sugar sand, play standard bounce on every wedge. If you play hardpan, like I do here in the Midwest, and most courses don't have sugar sand, play low bounce wedges, like I have. My sand is a 54*, with a 12 bounce, whereas standard bounce is 14. My lob is low, as is my gap wedge. I play all these public courses, and the sand traps actually have pea gravel mixed in the sand..Pisses me off, ruins a wedge over time. I TRY harder to stay out of bunkers!