Larryd3

So I received the 3 dot on Saturday and installed it in a Qi10 10.5 head. Took it out on Sunday and played 18. Ball flight was too low and some right pushes, normally I hit a draw with driver. Anyways, I changed the driver setting by increasing 2 settings and ball flight was higher but still was tough to draw the ball. Distance was an improvement. I sent an email to customer service at Newton and Angelo called me back last night. We talked for awhile and it was very informative and interesting. Really surprised he took the time to call me. Anyways, he asked me to return the shaft and they will swap it for a 2 dot and also shorten it by 1/2 inch so length is more what I'm used to. Great customer service from these guys. So the 3 dot is shipping back this morning. Will report further after I get the 2 dot into play.

Just placed an order today for a 3 dot driver shaft to try in a Qi10. Be interested to see how it works for me. I read this whole thread today and appreciate everyone's time and willingness to share info. I'll report back once I get it and played a couple rounds with it. Once again thanks for all of the info.

I'd highly recommend the Sqairz also. I was in the original testing group here and have been wearing them since then. My feet are picky about shoes and these just fit well, very comfortable and I've walked a bunch in them and cart play also. Only thing I've had to do to them over a couple years is replace the spikes which you have to do with any shoes. Fit and comfort is great and quality workmanship. And if you have any issues, Sqairz will work with you. Give a pair a try and see what you think. Let us know. I've actually got 6 pairs of them. One more thing, the shoelaces with the nubs on them stay tied for the entire round so one less thing to mess with.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes.

Great to hear. I 2nd the green reading skills of the caddies out there. On a few putts, I would have read the break completely opposite of what was correct and the caddy saved my butt. Also I had the same guy for all 3 rounds so he got to know my game and did make club selection choices for me. It was a bucket list trip for me, so definitely splurged. I'm off to Ireland for golf end of next week and plan on using caddies for all 6 rounds Another bucket list trip. Never played in Europe before.

Did those 3 courses last year with a caddie and really enjoyed it. Just relax and have fun. I'd suggest doing caddies at all 3 courses. I actually had the same caddy for all 3 rounds, liked him at Spyglass and asked if he'd meet me at the other 2 courses. Great having local knowledge, just will make the rounds much more pleasant and hopefully memorable for you. Nothing to worry about. If you bring a larger golf bag, they will move your clubs into a lighter ping hoofer type bag so be prepared for that. All in all, if I go back there, I'd still spend the money on a caddy for all 3 rounds. Have fun and like I mentioned above, just relax and enjoy.

I have a speaker on my golf cart and listen to music during the round but as noted above keep it quiet enough to not be heard very far away from the cart. If someone is going to ride with me, I will ask them if it's ok. I think wearing ear buds is kind of rude to your fellow golfers, makes it seem like you don't want to be having a conversation with them. I'll only use earbuds on the range. But all just my opinion. Whatever works for you is ok with me.

So thread has gone 2 different directions so I'll answer both. I'm right handed but putt left-hand low. Been doing it for years and works for me. Putter grip that I prefer is Superstroke Traxion Tour 3.0

I've been using a Frogger towel for several years. Really like having it wet inside and dry on the outside and it attaches easily to the golf bag. Lots of colors available also.

What we do is have the shortest driver go first and get one in play off the tee and then the long hitters can bomb it. Same on 2nd shots. For putts, as mentioned above, best putter goes last. Trick in scrambles is to have someone that is a long hitter with lower handicap and then have somebody get hot with the putter. Also if mixed group, having one of the women is who is long off the women's tees is always a great start on many holes.

Vessel will let you customize colors on a bag.

For me, tools not jewels but if anybody wants to use them, it's perfectly fine.

Vessel players 14 way stand bag Had it for 3 or 4 years and still in great shape. Very well made.

Why not just choke down 1" on the club and see how it works?

If you have a PXG fitting location nearby, take your driver there and compare it to one of these with the same shaft and see if there's a big difference. Also maybe I missed it but how does it play on the course? overall distance compared to your other driver, ball flight, etc.