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60 and over
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90 mph or less
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14.7
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No worries, @jbern. We knew it couldn’t last.
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This time of year I often go deep down the memory rabbit hole. I've been lucky enough to have visited Ireland a dozen times including 9 times with students over Spring Breaks in March. But I only had the chance to golf there during one of those trips (a 16-week stay in Dublin). I played a variety of courses -- Sutton Golf Club, a delightful 9-holer on a little spit of land jutting in to the Irish Sea; Deer Park, a busy public course in Howth reached by taking my clubs with me on two buses, a commuter train, and hitch-hiking a 2-mile uphill road; a couple of courses I stumbled upon while driving from Dublin to the west coast and back. My favorite Irish golf memory is getting to play the Old Course at Ballybunion. This was my introduction to links golf. Later during that same 16-week span I had the opportunity to play at St. Andrews (Old Course and Jubilee) and Carnoustie but Ballybunion remains top of the list for me. Remembering the views, the size of the dunes, the locals walking their dogs and kids down to the ocean, the perfection and challenge of the course -- all bring a sense of sheer joy at having been there. Unfortunately, those memories are as close to a golf course as I'll be getting for the next 7 days at least. We've had our "Spring of Deception" (aka "Fake Spring") and are entering "Third Winter" here in mid-Michigan -- snow pellets yesterday, 36° + 15mph winds today, potentially measurable snow by Friday. Had my waffles and orange juice so now on to the coffee and belVita biscuits (and cuddles with the dog and then the Honey-do list). Have a great day, everyone!
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Golf Ball Similar to Titleist Tour Speed
tdc1 replied to Jeremypeeps1526's topic in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips
I had expected to see the same result (less spin with Tour Response) so was very surprised. Maxfli Tour has had the most similar numbers to Tour Speed for me. -
Wondering if it has launch/spin characteristics of Callaway Supersoft which I will often play in cold, out-of-season rounds. The TaylorMade site doesn't give compression, and MGS Ball Lab has Callaway at 47 and Maxfli S at 82.
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Golf Ball Similar to Titleist Tour Speed
tdc1 replied to Jeremypeeps1526's topic in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips
The Tour Response has many similar characteristics but does spin a bit more than Tour Speed. The Maxfli Tour and Wilson Triad might also be worth a look, especially if price is a consideration. -
Good morning, everyone! It’s Thursday and that means — garbage day! Had a good 9 holes yesterday but can’t wait for weather to get nice enough for greens to get mowed. And, yes, I know I shouldn’t complain since my home course opened six(!) weeks earlier than last year. Also, can y’all in Chicago and Milwaukee just keep the rain for yourselves? Thanks. Looking forward to a quiet day — read a little, course rater training session, going bowling, maybe a nap . . . Have a great day!
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Well, back from the orthopedist. Full series of x-rays on both knees just to tell me, yep, my knees are 73-years old. Which is good news! Ortho said still pretty good spacing between bones, no signs of bone wear or major arthritis. Best was when he I should just keep on walking! I have a 1:00 tee time today to do just that. Thanks for all y’all’s support.
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It's a beautiful morning here in mid-Michigan and hope the same is true wherever y'all are! Today will make the 8th(!) time this year I've been able to get out on my home course. For reference, my first round last year didn't happen until April 10. Looking forward to some more testing/playing with the Maxfli Tour Max Alignment ball. Not looking forward, however, to my appointment with the orthopedist. Knees have been feeling "heavy" and increasingly balky so finally decided to have them looked at (last time was 1989 so I'm probably overdue). I prefer to walk when I play so I'm hoping it is just age and not something more serious. Now, waffles and coffee await!
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Last of the (planned) indoor sessions. Club: Cleveland Halo XL Hy-Wood (18°) with Project X Cypher Forty 5.5•R graphite shaft. Balls: TaylorMade Tour Response, Titleist Tour Speed, Srixon Q-Star Tour, Maxfli Tour, and Wilson Triad. Simulator: Uneekor UI don't know the model). I hit each ball multiple times but unlike previous indoor test I hit directly off the mat (somehow lost the 1/4" Birtee I used with SW, PW and 8i). After deleting obvious outliers (chunks/tops), 5 shots were included in the data set. Below are some numbers from today's session. Very good (for me) total distance with Maxfli Tour no doubt helped by lower launch and landing angle, and higher ball speed. Dispersion, across the board, not nearly as tight as earlier tests. Again, I really liked the feel of all 5 balls. Still trying to get some decent video. I'll post some raw stuff to YouTube (files too big for here) and will jump back over to give the link. Back with a link (I hope): https://youtube.com/shorts/NQWiC3mErEc?feature=share
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Welcome, @Braehead! I have fond memories of the Old and Jubilee courses, and Carnoustie. Such a beautiful and magical place. Even had a daughter attend uni there. Looking forward to a return trip.
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I’ve used multiple styles—Tour Response Stripe, Q- and Z-Star two tone, Callaway Triple Track and 360, TP5 Pix, plus my own markings—without any issues from the fairway, rough or sand. But, as I often remind myself, I’m not good enough to think on the golf course so Jedi mind tricks don’t get to me.
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Snow (!) last night so did some time in the simulator today with the 8 iron. Club: Cleveland Launcher XL 8i (33°) with Project X Cypher Sixty 5.5•R graphite shaft. Balls: TaylorMade Tour Response, Titleist Tour Speed, Srixon Q-Star Tour, Maxfli Tour, and Wilson Triad. Simulator: Uneekor UI don't know the model). As with the SW and PW earlier, I hit each ball multiple times using the lowest (1/4") Birtee. After deleting obvious outliers (chunks/tops), 5 shots were included in the data set. Below are some numbers from today's session. Struggled to find the clubface with the Triad -- I was getting a little pooped. Trend after SW, PW and 8i: Maxfli Tour spins less, launches lower, and has a lower landing angle in indoor testing compared to the other ball sin the test pool. Still need to get Hy-Wood numbers indoors as well as get back outdoors.