[Bucket Hats]

I don't use a bucket perse, unless the wind is blowing so hard I can't keep my go to hat on; see image 

[Favorite Budget Driver Shaft?]

Fujikura Vista Pro about $100 - bought on Fairway Jockey for $115 with PXG adapter. 

[Between Driver and 5 Wood]

You could try a 4 wood or another 5 wood with stronger loft.

[MY FAVORITE THREE SETS EVER]

Tour Edge 420 Comp's - only hole in one; first rifle shafts

Plop Slotz - the name says it all

MacGregor VIP - first forged with graphite shafts

[Garmin watch or Rangefinder?]

Belts and suspenders. FBM is fine for smaller greens, but larger or oddly shaped greens need additional information. 

[How many balls do you carry?]

Depends on the golf course, generally put a new sleeve of either the Vice Pro Plus or the Wilson Staff - which means I will have about 12 balls. But some courses I only take used balls and add another six or so. Carry three in my pants pockets. 

[How many of you have opted out of a 3W for a different club in the top of the bag?]

PXG Gen5 5 wood - though I am considering trying my G400 SFt 12 degree driver with a 42.5 inch shaft for the heck of it. Currently Gaming a PXG Gen5 12 degree driver with a 47 inch Vista Pro R3 shaft.

[Krank Formula Fire]

Only the Krank driver for high swing speeds is conforming. So if you played any of the other Krank drivers in a tournament you would be DQ'd. With a glacial swing speed I ruled out trying Krank drivers because of their own acknowledgement that their drivers were non-conforming.

[Odin Golf Balls]

Has anyone out there tried the Odin Golf Balls. I just ran a ballnamic using low to mid price and the Odin Ball showed up in the top 5. Vice Pro Plus rates highest for me with or without price consideration.

[How long do you play a ball before retiring it?]

I will play a ball until I lose it; but after reading the different ball testing information, including the effects of slight ball damage; I will relegate scuffed balls to the practice bag. So I could replace a ball after one hole.

[Forgotten Golf Brands]

Some additional - Snake Eyes, Wright & Ditson, Northwestern, Nicklaus, Palmer, Penfold, Ping Golf balls, Lovett,

[Forgotten Golf Brands]

Wood Brothers; Butler, Orlimar, Plop, Slazenger, Goldwyn, Powerbuilt, Louisville Golf, Yonex, Sonartec. Owned some of these but not all.

[Golf bags- stand or cart, and why?]

Cart Bag - would like to be able to use my Bag Boy stand bag - but it will not stay in place on my Hillbilly motorized cart - on the occasions when I walk. Not wanting to change out bags between rounds; I opt for my Sun Mountain Cart Bag. 

[What Are Your Hurdles/Excuses For Not Practicing?]

It's to cold (under 70) or raining or might rain, the wind is blowing at least 1 mile per hour, or just lazy.

[Top 5 Best & Worst Golf Purchases]

Best:

Tour Edge Comp Irons - only hole in one with 4 iron 170 over water

Sub70 699 Pro - only eagle hole out from 90 yards

Louisville True Center Putter (Persimmon insert)

Cypress Point Headcover - it was Cypress Point after all

Orlimar 4 wood - I mean real wood

Worst: - They no longer are allowed in my memory bank.

[Which club is untouchable?]

None - they are all on probation

[Does anyone walk anymore?]

Use the battery powered Hillbilly Scout, when I walk - still dependent on hills on course. Also some courses I walk in fall through spring become unwalkable in summer - way to hot. You can only get the sense of the subtle up/down hills from walking.

[How long do you play the same golf ball?]

Until I loose it. Since the courses I play the most - have water that must be carried on at least 3 holes, I often happy to get by with 2 balls in a round. Some of the more difficult courses I play do not have water that is in play so I may be able to get through with one ball. Generally my drives are in play - just not long, so I don't worry about running out of fairway.

[How many sets of clubs have you owned in your lifetime]

Too many!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[2024 What is safe in your bag? What's on the chopping block?]

Nothing - don't want them complacement

 

[MyGolfSpy 2023 Golf Ball Test!!!]

A matte version of a ball in the test. I don't care which as long is it the same ball.

[Titleist JDM Ball VG3]

Has anyone tried the JDM Titleist Ball - VG3. Being sold at the local Roger Dunn for $2 a ball, on the USGA Conforming list. It appears to fit in the Titleist ball family below the premium balls. In bright light the white balls have a mother pearl appearance. Also in Matte Colors. Could not determine what kind of cover, but a 3-Piece ball.

[Vice Pro Plus Black]

I have a Black Vice Pro Plus; given to me because I have also played the Pro Plus Gold. Gold's are hard to find - I play the Gold on Par 3's I'm likely to reach. Makes for interesting conversations on the tee when playing with folks I have not played with before. Ping Ballnamic fit me into Pro Plus. like the red yellow shade and green balls otherwise.

[How many brands are in your bag?]

Ping G400, 54 Glide 2, Sigma2 Arna @36 inches

PXG 5 wood (newest club)

Callaway Heaven Wood ,4&5 Rogue Hybrids, 

Sub70 699 Pros Black 6-AW

Edison 59 bent to 58

Putter can also be Seemore, Nike, Louisville Golf or Odyssey.

Ball Voice ProPlus or Titleist Pro V1x,

 

 

[Your Height & Putter Length?]

6'2" 36" have tried different lengths but always migrate back to 36" was fitted by Club Champion that confirmed the 36" length. Current in bag is a Ping Sigma Arna - with adjustable shaft. Hard to find 36" putters to try in stores.