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    MGS Beef with Rick Shiels? He addresses on his new podcast

    in General Equipment Talk

    Posted · Edited by HDTVMAN

    Interesting. I made a comment about TM Sim2 and Stealth regarding a video I saw from a British Pro, and someone jumped all over me about Rick Shiels...but I wasn't Rick Shiels! I don't know if this was a reader or MGS staffer. I've said it once and will say it again...MARKETING. That's all it is. I fit clubs, been to Callaway Performance Center, Titleist Performance Institute, TM The Kingdom, and Karsten Mfg...but was in executive sales and marketing for 35 years. IT'S ALL MARKETING. The name, the red face, the colored shaft, the script, the colorization...it's all marketing to get you to buy the product. Remember, what you buy and what the pro's hit are completely different.

    Why Do Scotty Camerons Do (So) Poorly in MGS Most Wanted?

    in Golf Clubs

    Posted · Edited by HDTVMAN

    Original Cameron putters were milled by Bettinardi. Cameron had no idea how to mill when he first began to build putters. His putters are very good, but so are all the others. Most Titleist tour players use Cameron because they are being paid to use them...and they're free! It's all about feel, looks, and what works for you. I use a '21 Ping Fetch, but my Odyssey Original White Hot Rossie is a winner, as is my Odyssey Original Dual Force Rossie Blade, the first with an insert...Faldo won the '96 Masters with a Dual Force Rossie II. I bought the WH Rossie used for $25 and the condition is 9.5/10! You don't have to spend $400+ on a putter.

    2022 TaylorMade Stealth Driver Line Official Launch

    in Golf Clubs

    Posted

    1. How old is your current driver? If 4 years or less, KEEP IT.

    2. Upgraded Shaft? Get fitted at Club Champion or by a PGA Pro. Don't go to a Big Box store unless you want the guy who just worked at McDonald's to fit you! It's true! They have no hands on training by the manufacturer. I was trained in Carlsbad and Phoenix by four manufacturers. Big Box guys are burger flippers. If you're spending $600 on a driver, $1500 on irons, $400 on a putter, go to a PROFESSIONAL to be FIT.

    3. Buy last years driver. The only difference between this year's and last year's is maybe 2 yards, and you'll save $$$.

    Is Club Champion worth it?

    in General Equipment Talk

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    Bottom line...Club Champion can fit you into the correct club, shaft, and grip. They know what they're doing. Big Box stores employ "fitters" with no training or experience...some just left Taco Bell or McDonald's, and are paid $9-$10/hr. Is that who you want to fit you and take your $600 for a driver. Big Box store managers don't care what you buy, as long as you buy something. Stay away from Big Box's except for accessories.

    More Distance, Shorter Shaft

    in Golf Clubs

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    Yes. Many PGA Tour Pro's use a 44"-45.5" shaft. I was fitted at the PGA Show by Ping with -1" off the Ping Tour shaft. But from time to time when I'm not hitting the driver well I switch to my 17.5° 5-wood set at 16°. I play on several senior leagues and still out drive everyone with the 5-wood. It's all about hitting the sweet spot.

    Just to Confuse the Toe Hang Issue...

    in Golf Clubs

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    First, place a yard stick parallel to your stance. Set up with the putter head on the yard stick, and swing. On the back swing STOP. Look at the position of the head. Finish your follow thru and STOP. Look at the position of the head. There's your arc. Is it slight, medium, or heavy? Take some putters and practice shots. Which putter makes the most putts or comes the closest to the hole. Buy that putter.

    Should Fittings be Free?

    in General Equipment Talk

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    Here's the deal. When you go to a big box store, most fitters graduated from the McDonald's Burger U, and were hired for $10/hr, watched a few 5 min videos, and were told by the store manager to sell anything to anyone and lie to make the sale. Go to a real fitter, a pro, assistant pro, Club Champion...yes, you should pay because you will end up with the right clubs set to the correct specifications for you. Demo days are great to try clubs and ask the reps questions. But go to a real fitter, pay for the hour, and get it done right. Big box stores are fine to buy off the rack if that works for you.

    SD, Palm Springs, or Orando

    in Golf Courses & Travel

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    Your less expensive area would be Orlando. Lots of terrific courses, like Grand Cyprus, Disney courses, RTJ Jr/Sr in Celebration, and on and on. The most beautiful was Palm Desert, although I was there in May, playing the TPC Stadium, Indian Wells, & Silver Rock was fun. San Diego is my favorite with Torrey Pines 1 & 2, Aviara, Maderas, and so many more. Weather in all locations should be perfect, although Orlando can get rain. Check Hotels.com and Tee Off.com and see what deals you can get. Air fare into San Diego and Orlando should be similar, depending on where you depart. Personally in February I'd take San Diego. However, first of March I'm going to Vegas to play for a week...TPC Sumerlin, TPC Las Vegas, Bear's Best, Angel Park (2 Palmer courses), Coyote Springs (1 hr NE Nicklaus course-magnificent), Siena, and on and on. Good Luck!


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