[What's Your Go To Hat?]

Always a hat with a 360* wide brim and sunscreen because skin cancers are no fun!

[If you only had one last round of golf to play which course would you select and why?]

Cypress Point. The best course in the United States that I have not yet played. 

[Cut Golf Ball]

Cut balls are junk, but urethane doesn’t “wear off”. It is what the cover is made of, so it can’t wear off. The finish may be wearing off, but remember, you get what you pay for and these balls simply are not very good. Contrary to one of the answers you got, the Maxfli Tour balls are excellent quality, consistent and, when on sale, are a great bargain. 

[What bounce for my lob wedge?]

On 8/10/2022 at 6:55 AM, revkev said:

All things being equal I’d say, yes. With the proviso that it’s best to do a fitting/gapping. But since you asked the lower bounce 60 is a sensible starting place.

 

On 8/9/2022 at 11:09 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!

 

On 8/9/2022 at 11:09 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!

Don’t guess and forget different suggestions on this thread, though intentions are good. GET PROFESSIONALLY FITTED. 

 

[2022 TaylorMade Tour Response and Soft Response Stripe Balls]

Interesting, but the actual selling price would have to come down considerably from 40 bucks a dozen for me to try them. I play Pro V1 and can buy absolute mint recycled ones for $34-35 bucks a dozen. 

[Long or "Broomstick" Putters - Anyone?]

I have been using the long putter for 30 years and it has been a blessing to me. It cured my putting yips and also allowed me to practice my putting for as long as I want with my dicey back. I was really pissed off at the USGA for banning the anchoring of it, unnecessarily, and it took me a while to get use to using it unanchored. But now I can't tell the difference. TRY IT AND DON'T GIVE UP ON IT. Just remember to putt with your shoulders only and stand tall like Bernhard Langer , not bent over like Adam Scott.

[Gapping]

On 9/17/2021 at 2:26 AM, thefullmonte said:

So I’m thinking first step is to replace current 13.5 3W with a 16.5 (Titleist) or 17 (TM HL)

 

from there is gets dicey.  Thinking a 5 wood is likely dumb.  
 

7W?

2H and 5H?  Like to have something with a little better control into long par 3’s

I have been through the same issues. Went with a 5 wood and have never looked back. 

[Tour B X and other Bridgestones]

Unless you have a very high swing speed, the Tour B RX would be an excellent choice and would play like the Pro V1. 

[Srixon Z Star XV 2021 X-Ray Results (and a bonus)]

4 hours ago, rbsiedsc said:

So while cool, as a chemist,  I cringe seeing a ct used on golf balls when there is a helium shortage (for those who don't know, helium keeps the magnets cold and prevent them from seizing and preserving their magnetic field strength. )

The magnets are in the MRI machines, not in CT scanners. 

[Most Successful “Swing-Thought”]

Do yourself a favor and look at Stack and Tilt. Nick Taylor and/or Rob Cheney You Tube videos are a great place to go. I did and did a few practice sessions with the method and started flushing shots, picked up 20 yards off the tee and full club longer with every iron. Am so comfortable with it that all I have to remember now is to set up with my weight left and keep it there. Everything else now happens automatically. Shot 73 recently and am 81 years old. Check these guys out on You Tube. You’ll be glad you did. It will change your golfing life.