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What is the most under appreciated brand in golf?
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in General Equipment Talk
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What is the most under appreciated brand in golf?
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in General Equipment Talk
Tour Edge is a great answer. They consistently release great gear that's far less expensive than some of the bigger names. I'd vote Cleveland and Wilson/Staff for those reasons as well, however I just feel like Tour Edge gets even less mention than those two. -
Is Golf's Dress Code Outdated?
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Breaking News and Debate
I wonder how many forums for pickup basketball, or tennis, or pickleball, or fishing, or *insert sport here* have threads with people trying to force their fashion ideas on others who are trying to enjoy their game? Yes I know some clubs have dress codes. Whatever. That wasn't the question here. It was about whether or not some of those codes are outdated. Which they are. We should be about growing the game and encouraging folks to play in whatever way they're comfortable doing, not whining about how we should look like we did when we went to church in 1954. I don't see anyone complaining that golfers aren't out there in plus 4s and wool sweaters, so I don't see why you should be whining about golfers in jeans and t-shirts. Are they out there trying to have fun? Are their greens fees helping keep courses open? Are they respecting the course? If the answer to those questions is YES then that's all that matters. -
I play golf on the range. After I work on what I set out to work on that day (I have a goal every time I get a bucket) I play a sim round, swapping up clubs based on where my previous shot landed and what I'd need to do on my next shot on that hole. No do overs. If I hit a bad shot, I need to hit a recovery shot. Not mindlessly blasting balls one after the other with the same club did wonders for my on-course shots.
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Tough call between Mizuno and Cleveland. At the end of the day though I think I’d go Cleveland just for the overall value aspect. Plus the CBX wedges.
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Is Golf's Dress Code Outdated?
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Breaking News and Debate
Being blunt and being completely wrong are two different things. Guess what? You’re both. Your backpedaling when called out for your elitist exclusionary attitude by multiple posters doesn’t change that. -
Is Golf's Dress Code Outdated?
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Breaking News and Debate
Been a long time since I’ve seen a post this absolutely terrible here. I hope I never get paired up with you. take. -
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russtopherb replied to davidhibler's topic in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)
'Sup, Hibs? Nice to see you posting online again, regardless of the forum. -
Is Golf's Dress Code Outdated?
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Breaking News and Debate
I couldn't have said it any better myself. I've played with some real douchecanoes wearing $100 polos and top of the line shoes, and I've played with some awesome folks who'd take my money 8 days a week while they're wearing jeans and beat up sneakers, and I'd gladly play with them every single day. -
Man, that is SCARY. Glad you are on the mend and keeping such a positive outlook. Good luck!!
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Glad they're working for you! I never hit the D9s; I do have the D7s still in a backup bag and I found them very long and mostly consistent for me.
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Facebook Marketplace is your friend, as is OfferUp or Craigslist. Plenty out there that you should be able to find. When my son outgrew his Cobra Jrs, I gave him my Wilson/Staff D200 R flex graphite shafted irons. He loved those and played some great golf with them. Now he's in stiff flex and outhitting me by 20+ yards.
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Enter To Win a 2018 Odyssey O-Works Putter
russtopherb replied to golfinnut's topic in Deals & Contests
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Go to the course more, and the range less. I know for everyone that might not work with their schedules, but when I started walking 9 once a week after work and going to the range once every couple of weeks vs every couple of days, things in my game clicked. When I walk 9, if I can I use it as a practice round and hit multiple balls and try different shots from various lies. Even with driver - it's a lot different on a tree-lined hole vs a wide open range.
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Do you tee up your irons from the tee box?
russtopherb replied to Just_the_Chip's topic in General Q&A
I always tee up. Why pass up the opportunity for a perfect lie? -
Haywood CB/MB Irons - 2024 Forum Review
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
Congrats all! Solid group of testers right here. -
TaylorMade TP5/TP5X Golf Balls! - 2024 Forum Review
russtopherb replied to GolfSpy_APH's topic in Forum Testing Reviews
Congrats all! -
If you like what you're playing, there's pretty much no reason to change unless there's a definite improvement in performance. Tell your buddies you'll be happy to put them in your bag if they foot the bill instead of them trying to spend your money on your behalf
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I never even finished the first season, it just didn't hold my interest. I may check in on the new episodes, but I won't go out of my way to clear my schedule to watch them.
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I always look for negatives/things golfers didn't like in a review. Some of that is going to be personal to the golfer doing the testing/review, but no club is 100% absolutely amazing and the best ever. I find overly positive and glowing reviews to be less helpful than those where things that didn't work or the tester didn't like are pointed out.
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Lots of great comments in here. Used gear is the way I go as well to save money, I know what brands/shafts/flexes work for my swing based on past fittings and experience and that's what I'll look for. You can almost never go wrong with Callaway Pre-Owned.