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WFWP91

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  1. The golf trend is more carbon in driver/fairway/hybrid heads plus more hollow body irons with hybrid-like performance. I liken this technology transition: persimmon woods/driver to stainless steel woods/drivers and the transition from stainless steel to titanium. Sound has changed with technology, and it seems most golfers have adapted their preferences due to the performance gains each throughout the years.

  2. Rebuilding a set to pass the time while waiting for new 2022 clubs and snow on the golf courses to melt.

    • KZG Tri-Tour wedges [50*, 54*, & 58*] with Nippon 1150GH Tour,
    • Wishon 4i - Aw with Nippon 1150GH Tour,
    • grindworks GW400 driver with Fujikura Motore X F1 6s,
    • grindworks GW300 5 fairway [17*] with Fujikura Motore F1 7s,
    • grindworks GW200 3 hybrid [20*] with Fujikura Atmos Black TS 9s.
    • The Grip Master Roo grips on all clubs,
    • Swing Right Pumpkin Spice ferrules installed on the irons and wedges.

    Wishon 555c 555m rebuild 2022 (2).jpg

    KZG Tri-Tour Rebuild 2022 (2).jpg

    grindworks rebuild 2022 (2).jpg

  3. I have been using the MCI training shaft in a 7 iron and 52* wedge for 3 months. I use them to warm up during practice days. They help me smooth out my transitions: take away and change of direction [back swing to forward swing].  I hit 5 to 10 balls with each and my tempo seems to last throughout my practice session.  I tee the ball up (very low) and focus on solid contact and a balanced finish. I just started to use the wedge for a short game warm up so I do not have much experience with the shaft in this area. The shaft seems to promote more feel than technique, so I like it.

  4. The inability to play for soooooooooooo long created too many opportunities to tinker; so, the one set for the year is a clear flop.

    Current testing:

    • Long Game
      • Callaway Mavrik SZ 10.5* Driver with Roque White, and the Super Hybrids 17* and 20* with MRC Tensei Orange Pro
    • Scoring
      • Ping Glide Forged Wedges 50, 54 (bent to 55), 60 with KBS Tour shafts.

     

     

     

     

  5. Fun question
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    Scoring gains are relative to the individual golfer’s ability.  Strokes gained (SG) Exposes quality of shot based on lie and proximity to the hole.  Thus, course setup is important too.  It is interesting that an approach 160 fairway is equivalent to 90 deep rough or 50 sand to leave a 30’ putt.  The  following links to SG charts are helpful in seeing the significance of shots (Tee to green & putting).  

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxFSlVhPo9ObWmZKd3B4eV84Q1U/

    https://eyelinegolf.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/strokes-gained-putting_-baseline-probabilities-chart-pgatour-com-1.jpg

    The current state of my game reveals my approach shots (120 to 180) are more important to lowering my scores.  This glaringly obvious when I play forward tees or have a great driving day.

  6. 7 hours ago, Shankster said:

     

    That’s awesome. Glad you got something of worth out of my review.

     

    I demo’d Glide 2.0 and the 2.0 Stealth’s... loved them too. Just seems strange to go to CB wedge. Haven’t had the opportunity to try the forged Glides.

     

    Anyways, enjoy them. From the iBlade to the Putter a great combo set.

     

    Edit: I do like the top end of the bag too.

    I thought going to CB wedges was odd too, but this video with Louis Oosthuizen: at 17:40 he talks about the wedge comparisons and his wedge setup.  Not that my best day  would be close to his worst day on the links with the flu, but the noted differences in performance confirmed my thoughts. This video filled my golf fix when there was snow on the courses in Colorado this fall. 

     

  7. 16 minutes ago, Shankster said:

    Nice set up! Love the Blueprints!

    How is it going from the forged irons to the glide 2.0 wedge?

    Thanks for the reply and question.  I pulled the trigger on the Blueprints after following your review and my testing results.  Since the stealth finish makes the wedges seem smaller it does not appear odd at address.  In my previous experience outside  (sellers remorse) with the 2.0, I enjoyed the turf and sand interaction of the bounce & grinds.  I could hit bump n runs that released, and solid distance control when clipping the ball from fairway lies (no spinning off the green).  I seemed to control spin and trajectory better than with the forged glide during indoor testing.  I wish testing wedges outside was available.

  8. 8 hours ago, PlaidJacket said:

    Nice setup and good photos. Doesn't look any of them have yet to strike a ball. 🏌️‍♂️

    Yes, the set is basically new.  However, the putter pictures are from when I purchased the putter a year ago, and the VKTR has been used for a full season.  I had sellers remorse on the Glide 2.0 wedges so I bought them again.  They got dirty on the first day of winter (Saturday).  As desired and expected, The set proved pleasant for well struck shots and punishing for poorly struck shots.

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