ballplayer002003

Man, these numbers you guys are putting up are crazy. I am in the market for a new hybrid, but the question I have is will I hit it too far? I have my 5 wood and love it, I don't want to replace it. I hit it around 240 yards. I am looking at getting a 20 degree but by the looks of the numbers you all are posting, I'm not sure the 20 degree wouldn't go about 240 yards. Does anyone have a higher lofted one and if so, how far are you all hitting it? I know each of us will hit these clubs diferent lengths but like others have mentioned, I don't want to drop $200 plus on a whim.

I am testing both the black and the X, and I have to say I think I am in the minority with liking the black better. The black feels a bit softer to me and I notice more spin around the greens. Distance wise, I don't notice one being longer than the other. The X has a more "clicky" feel as it should since it's a more firm golf ball. Launch is also pretty comparable. I tend to launch the black a bit higher as well but, again, nothing considerably more than the other. I just like the feel around the greens (inside 100 yards) better with the black. Good luck

HAHA you remember I'm a teacher hahaha I would if I could though.

I have played in a few nice tournaments that have great swag...usually member/guest tournaments. I just recently (in the fall) played in one and got a Titleist hybrid golf bag with the course logo on the ball pocket. Now I think the best gift of all was many years ago I played in a celebrity tournament and I was paired with Johnny Unitas. At the time, I had a sporting goods store and he signed a ton of memorabilia for me so I could hang it in the store. So did I get a gift from the tournament...not necessarily, but all the celebs took pictures and signed autographs so I'm going to count that.

Where is this? I would come to NJ for something like that!

We have lifted restrictions as well with both, pins and rakes. When I play alone, I leave the pin in, however if I am playing more competitive I prefer the pin out. Visually I think that the hole looks better to me. It's easier for me to aim or to visualize a cup to the left or a cup to the right etc.

I put my first round in yesterday, feel free to add me if you want to the Grint as a friend since my Grint name is my name and not the same name on here. I know this question came up earlier. I am John Leone on the Grint

I thank you all for the birthday wishes. It was a beautiful day to get outside and play. I grinted the round so I now have an official entry into the Grint challenge. Cheers everyone!

I appreciate it! Thank you. Planning a little golf and then some yard work. haha

This sounds fun, can't wait to start!

So now that the weather is getting warmer, I started down this rabbit hole. I did the Titleist ball demo a while back and was fitted into the ProV1 and the Left Dash, this past year I was playing the Srixon Z star XV, and the year prior I was playing the Bridgestone BXS. I decided to try the Snell line this year as well....so this is where I am at so far: I am NOT liking the Srixon due to quality control. I posted on here a while ago about the cover and ball not being very durable so therefor once my stash is gone, I am not going back to them. To be fair, Srixon gave me a few dozen balls to make up for some cover issues but I still don't think they are very durable so they are out! Left dash is also out, just didn't fit what I wanted the ball to do. While ProV1 is a nice ball, as expected. I LOVED the Bridgestone line from two years ago and I may go back to them if I find a deal but unless that happens I have to say probably out as well. I've played a few rounds with both Snell balls and I have to say I like the black better than the X. I thought it would be the other way around but the black just feels better to me. So I did a head to head one day (tee shots, mid irons and chipping) and I have to say the Snell Black was right there in the mix with the ProV and Bridgestone. So I gotta ask myself, why pay all the extra money for a ball that is comparable to the other two more expensive ones? As of now, it's looking like Snell Black for me this year!

I would have come up, but the wife will be out of town and I'll have the kids. Too bad!

I'm with ya on that! I don't mind doing that either. I find year to year clubs don't change much aside from looks. Now I will say, I think they improve much more over say a five or six year time period.

Nice little quick read https://www.playbetter.com/blogs/products/approach-s12-s42-s62-garmin-golf-watch-comparison

Curious, did you try the Rad Speed by chance as well or did you just try the speedzone?

Saw this and thought it would be a good watch for ya

who did your putter?

Let's be honest...if you've played golf for any amount of time, this has happened to all of us at some point. I constantly tinker with my swing. I know I shouldn't, I should just keep the same swing but I guess I keep searching for that holy grail that just doesn't exist.

I really like my Nippon Modus 120x. I also had the DG 120 x100 shaft in an older set of irons, but the Nippon is just a smoother shaft in my opinion. I too hit the ball high and my numbers are very similar to yours. I can lean on them a bit and they respond perfectly or I can swing a bit smoother and they still do exactly what I want.

That's just it, we are losing our own personal feel with clubs nowadays. The Modus just feels right to me. Am I maximizing my iron shaft? Maybe not, but if the shaft feels good to me, gives me the flight characteristics that I'm seeking and gives me the distance I want, why would I NOT choose it over what a computer is telling me?

I see PXG the same way I see guys driving Hummers. When they first came out everyone wanted one, now when I see one I just laugh and think they are a bunch of a-holes. No offense if you drive a Hummer. Same goes with PXG. Typically, the guys I see with PXG's suck. They want to be noticed on the course, but can't hit the ball worth a damn.

I too am looking at replacing my 3 wood (Titleist 917 f2) and I first looked to see if MGS had their list up yet. I ALSO went to TXG and saw that they REALLY REALLY liked the Cobra Rad Speed. I don't have any golf shops around me so I can't easily get my hands on a lot of different clubs to try. I have also heard the Srixon is a beast as well. As of now, I am interested in trying the Cobra, TSi 2 and 3, and the Srixon. I would also consider the Ping. I generally don't like Taylor Made stuff, just don't like the feeling and I want to stay away from Callaway since most of my bag is Callaway. haha. I just need to wait for some demo days (if they have them due to Covid).

Here is my two cents, I played the Modus 120x in my old set of Mizuno's JPX 900 forged and loved them. Last year I was selected to test the Ping g410 irons and went in for my fitting. They used the Mizuno shaft fitting tool and I hit a few shots as one does. What the fitting tool said I should use was the Dynamic Gold X100 120 shafts. Yes, I like my shafts heavy not light as most golfers would scoff at that idea. It DID NOT recommend the Modus for me. Anyway, I had the Pings built with the Dynamic Gold shafts and played them for a while. The DG shafts felt like a 2X4 with an iron head one one end and grip on the other. I didn't mind that. I had no problem hitting them. Eventually, I determined the Ping's were not for me anymore, so I bought the Callaway Apex combo set '19. What shaft did I put in them...I went back to the Modus 120x. Yup, the shaft analyzer did not recommend the Modus AT ALL, yet I am playing it anyway. I find the Modus to be exactly what I want in a shaft. It's launch is ideal for me. I can swing smooth or I can stand on one and the shaft reacts how I want it to. I find the shaft to be very smooth in transition and I have a quick transition, my swing is like Rahm or Finau, short back swing quick transition. Distance is not a problem either. I hit 7 iron 170, I don't need to hit it any further. If you have not tried the Modus yet, I would recommend you try it.

I got my shots there as well. They have a great set up there. Real fast and efficient. Soon the weather should finally break and you can get out to Hartefeld a bunch!

The Cerebral Assassin!!! haha