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Hacker Rod

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About Hacker Rod

  • Birthday 07/12/1970

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Kalamazoo, MI

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  • Age
    50-59
  • Swing Speed
    101-110 mph
  • Frequency of Play/Practice
    A few times per month
  • Player Type
    Casual
  • Fitted for Clubs
    Yes

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  1. I replaced my 17* Super Hybrid with a RADSpeed 5wood a few months ago, and so far the results have been very good -- much more consistent. Like many others, I'm fed up with hooking my 21* hybrid, so I ordered a Tour Edge E722 7wood. Ordered, custom-built and shipped all in the same day.
  2. If you're open to other brands, you might want to check with Tour Edge. The E722 7wood is available with a number of no-charge shaft options, including the Tensei Blue 75 (77g stiff flex or 78g X flex). They're currently $249 less 15% with promo code 2022CDGA15. Srixon has some no-cost premium shaft options on the ZX 7wood, but they're currently out of stock on heads and couldn't say when or if they'd get more. Ping just lowered the price of the G425 fairways to $249 as well, and they had a decent selection of shaft upgrades available. Edit: just saw your most recent post. Sounds like Sub70 has what you need.
  3. I played the BIG Trusty Rusty SW and LW years ago when I was trying to get my game to the next level. They worked well enough for me. I learned to hit a flop with the LW, which was far too easy for somebody of my skill level at the time. And I swear I could scoop a bowling ball out of a bunker they were so shovel-like. But ultimately they became too clunky and I moved on. I really liked the tri-bounce design though. My nephew recently took up the game, so I passed the BIG Trusty's on to him.
  4. With a driver that old I'd be surprised if you're not giving up something. But there's nothing wrong with continuing to use it if it's working for you and you're happy with the distance. I've been playing a modified two-driver bag for a while ... one traditional driver and a mini driver. I'm thrilled with my current setup - a 2019 9.5* M4 with a 43" mini driver shaft and an 13.5* Original One in the stock 43" length. It's unusual, but it works for me.
  5. I second that. I have an SM7 D grind. It's the only club I use for greenside bunkers, and I am generally able to open the face out of the rough as needed. Flops from tight lies occasionally go badly though. In a perfect world I'd have a low bounce LW as well, but I can't sacrifice a spot in the bag for another wedge.
  6. Very true. TaylorMade will sell you the relaunched M4 driver for $300, but you can't customize it.
  7. Consider me sufficiently scolded. Sorry I chimed in.
  8. I'm pulling the PXG 6-iron in favor of a Mizuno Hot Metal 5-iron, so I'm back to 8 brands.
  9. Several changes since I posted previously. The current count is 7 brands. Tour Edge driver TaylorMade mini driver Cobra 5W & 4H PXG irons Cleveland GW & SW Titleist LW Odyssey putter
  10. I have yet to try the new Maxfli Tour, but I am a big fan of the previous generation. I switch to a green ball in the fall when sun glare and leaves can make finding a white or even yellow ball challenging. The Maxfli Tour was one of the few urethane balls available in matte green, so it is ideal for my autumn golfing needs. When I saw the new version wasn't going to be available in green, I stocked up when the first gen went on sale. I still have 7+ dozen on hand, so I should be good for a while. If the day comes when Srixon stops offering the B2G1 Fathers Day deal on XV's, I just may switch to playing the Maxfli year-round.
  11. Explain why you chose the model you did and what you'd hope to get out of them performance wise I chose the X for its additional forgiveness. I expect to gain a little distance and hope to improve both consistency and accuracy. List your first name/city state (US Only entries) Rod / Kalamazoo, MI What current irons you're playing PXG 0211 DC Handicap I don't maintain a handicap. Typical round is in the 88 - 93 range. Will you agree to patriciate in discussions on the forum about your experience with the irons after receiving them. I will.
  12. Adidas Solarthon PrimeBlue Limited Edition. Best golf shoe I've ever owned.
  13. The set does match up - all irons have the Elevate Tour in the same flex. I ordered the 5 & 6 irons in X flex because I've recently started using X flex in my driver, hybrids and driving iron with good results. I ordered the remaining irons in S. They built the entire set in S - an understandable mistake. Having them all the same flex will make them easier to unload later when/if I decide to do so. They will still correct the shafts free of charge, but I'd have to send them back to Arizona, so I'd be without them for a few weeks. I also have the option to go to a PXG store to tweak the fitting if necessary. And if they don't work out, I have 30 days to return them.
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