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Last week played down near Wilmington, NC at Olde Point. Decent enough course, some exciting holes, especially 10-14, otherwise a fairly straightforward outing.
Only real complaint was the greens. They were shaggy and bumpy - cart guy said they hadn’t been cut recently due to rain, but the issues I saw were not rain induced…
decent enough Front 9, but after the turn I got too relaxed and blew up big time, especially on 16. Reigned it in to finish strong, but what could have been a mid-80’s round turned into another 90…
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Forgot to post this rd from two weeks ago! Played at Hells Point south of VA beach - very close to Sandbridge, for those familiar with area.
Course was partially underwater thanks to a huge dose of rain the week before, but still mostly playable, minus a few water bunkers and soggy low spots.
ended up with a 91 and finished strong with a couple birdies! The 6:48am tee time combined with zero range time before made for tough start, but got it back in track after the turn.
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On 5/21/2023 at 8:50 AM, CudaKota66 said:
Oakley Prizm golf lens is great for reading breaks on greens.
I'm aging myself here, but the original BluBlocker sunglasses were actually a 'high definition' lens for a very inexpensive price. That's what the Amazon glasses appear to mimic
I third the Oakley prizm lenses. Definitely help read greens, keep glares down, and somewhat help the ball stand out - especially when hunting for it in the woods
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5 hours ago, Termn8er said:
I am looking for any app that will allow me to track the following for my approach shots to the green:
1) Club used
2) Distance to the green
3) Green hit y/n
4) Shot result: long,short, left right, hook, slice or miship
I am hoping then to get stats by club showing showing which clubs I am most effective hitting the greens and those I need to work on and the typical issue with that club.
Thanks for any suggestions!!
Hey there and welcome to the forum! There are lots of Android Friendly apps available, some with club tags (rfid chips either imbedded in grip or screwed on to the end), some without tags, some free, and some paid.
Run a few searches on your list above and see what interests you most.
Personally, I use Shotscope and it gives me all the information on your list and a lot more. I went with SS due to initial price and no recurring fees. It comes with a watch that links to the RFID tags on the end of your club - lots of opinions about that setup, but I like it!
Good luck in your search and let us know what you end up with!
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16 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:
I have a friend that is similar swing speed to you an has been in the original t200s since the release date. He did a titleist fitting. For driver he was fit to tsi2 and tensei av white shaft.
He is in no upcharge shafts in all his clubs. He’s also overs around a 3 handicap.
Well, let this be a lesson to all - a high SS does not a good golfer make
I have enjoyed my T200’s and am slowly, but surely catching up to their performance with my game.
@Cam73 - if I were to go to a fitter now I would look at Mizuno JPX 923 or 921 (if you can still find a decent set), Srixon ZX4 or 5, Titleist T200’s, or maybe New Level (if you can find a fitter that has any). I don’t believe Ping or Callaway would serve you all that well given your need of forgiveness mixed with your speed. Cobra and TM might have something, though…
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Agree with @RickyBobby_PR, see a fitter. Most places will even fit for free if you order clubs through them.
Im not a power lifter, but go to the gym fairly regularly and have a driver SS of ~117mph (measured a couple weeks ago) and originally had some Game Improvement irons that I was over-swinging (eg: my SS was working against the clubs forgiveness tech). Right now I play the T200 w/ DG X100 shafts.
The heads are only a portion of the club and could be you need a heavier shaft to intentionally slow you down some - something maybe even like a DG S400 @ 134g weight.
a qualified fitter can really dial you in to find the best combo of head and shaft. Let us know what you end up with!
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All grips on all clubs are Golf Pride Tour Velvet Midsize, except putters. Ping Anser rocking PP58 Black Cord Midsize and TA Impact #3 with Golf Pride Pro Only Green Star
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Congrats testers! Definitely looking forward to seeing the reviews as the tech looks very interesting.
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2 hours ago, hbetts said:
It really seems like these golf apps need to expose themselves to the NFC readers in our phones and allow us to use generic nfc tags on our clubs.
Whoa there fella, that’s dangerous talk! Don’t you know “free” is a four letter word around here!
But seriously, that would make a ton of sense for Grint, 18birdies, etc… to have users buy, or repurpose existing tags (if possible) and use their software to keep track of shots and scores… per chance to dream…
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Good morning from Central VA. Terrible storms last night had the dogs under and then IN our bed last night…poor pups were terrified of the thunder so sleep was scarce.
New VP in the office today, so hope I don’t look too much like s zombie! Hopefully i can get a range session in the evening, though. Have a great day!
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Ive tried Grint, 18birdies, and other phone apps, but always disliked having to manually enter my club and keep the phone in my pocket. The GPS features and hole overviews were nice, but not worth the hassles.
i switched to Shotscope V3 last year and have loved it! It doesn’t do everything I want - hole overview being the main one - but it has always recorded my shots perfectly and the software is easy to make edits with on phone or computer. The data is great, and the price can’t be beat for the feature set.
I believe new X5 solves some of my complaints, but was hesitant to purchase after hearing issues from early adopters. Now that those seem sorted, I’ll probably make a purchase next time they are on sale.
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On 6/23/2023 at 10:44 PM, Ben Joest said:
Initial thoughts from the first range session:
- These clubs generate good ball speed.
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The TD fairways do not have alignment aids on the crown of the club.
Where as it appears that the Paradym/Paradym X fairway woods still have the Callaway Chevron as an alignment aid:
I suppose the assumption is that the TD is geared toward lower handicap players, who are able to center strike the ball without the aid of a visual cue. I don’t need the chevron to find the center of the face, but I’ve always liked the aesthetic of the visual cue, so I’m a little bummed they have done away with it.
- Lastly, before we get into the first testing session, I have to agree with the Paradym Driver testing cohort. The head cover is not great. Which is a shame, given the quality of the materials.
I think I would like it better without the patent leather strip. Also the area around the chevron has the appearance of wax on a car that hasn’t been buffed off.
On to the numbers!
I went to the Southwest Golf Ranch for the use of their Top Tracer Range launch monitors, but also because rain looked imminent for most of the day and I didn’t savvy scrambling to shelter with bag and Rapsodo MLM in tow, if the skies opened up mid session. My session was regimented thusly:
I hit 20 balls for a warm up, using a gap wedge, 8i, 5i, and driver.
I then hit 5 balls with each club in the following order:
PXG 0211 3 hybrid:
Paradym TD 5 wood:
PXG 0211 3 wood:
Paradym TD 3+ wood:
The fight between these clubs was over before it started as the Paradym FWs were consistently longer. The ball speeds were better and the results were anything but unexpected. So that being said, this test will transition from comparative to solely focusing on how well I can get these clubs dialed in for my game. I’m excited by the potential of these clubs!
I then played a virtual round at:
Gleneagles, The King’s Course
Perthshire, Scotland
The Paradym FWs helped contribute to my lowest virtual round on record. To say I was on fire on the back nine, would be mildly understating the obvious. Highlights from the round included a 5 wood from 210 out that I put 7 foot from the pin and a 257 yd 3 wood on a long par 5 that left me with a 50 yd approach shot that I stuck close to the pin to set up another relatively easy birdie.
These clubs are similar to every other new club I’ve owned in that they will require a breaking in period where I acclimate to how they like to be played, but lord are they buttery smooth when struck properly.
Great write up! Clearly the TDs were the winners. I recently hit the TD driver compared to my current gamer with Trackman and was gaining about 30-35yds.
Curious if you would only keep 1 of the TD clubs given the close yardage avgs you saw with Top Tracer - 7yds avg yds difference isn’t a big gap. Almost like the TD 3w and PXG 3hybrid to add more versatility to your bag for different situations - realize it might be course dependent, but you get the idea.
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Range session today really focusing on my follow-thru to make sure I'm coming all the way around the ball. I noticed last time that I was forcibly stopping my swing about 3/4 of the way on the follow-thru and thought, "boy, that's silly...why am I causing my stress to my joints and muscles??"
New swing is really taking shape and finding more consistency across the bag, so please with the results, even if I didn't last too long out there thanks to the oppressive humidity after 5 straight days of rain in central VA. -
6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:
Going to give Secret Invasion a try. Had previously been a big Marvel fan, but haven't seen really anything new that has come out so will be interesting to see how this goes.
Watched the cold open yesterday during lunch and looked promising - familiar characters, interesting twists, overall good setup for the season. Going to finish the episode tonight and hope it only gets better!
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21 hours ago, WaffleHouseTour said:
Bought a pair of Dunning last summer - added three more pair over the winter - really like the elasticity in them. Haven't tried the shorts yet, but the pants are great.
They also have a nice “sale” section. How is the fit? Pretty true to size or a touch big? Looking at their size chart it looks like they run bog, but want to confirm.
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7 hours ago, Big moose said:
I will use a glove until it starts getting slick or gets a hole in it. I tried the mg and Kirkland gloves and they both last a long time but the Kirkland gloves hold their size for a longer time than the mg. I wear an xl glove and the Kirkland glove starts out fitting tighter from the beginning so I am probably going to get them from now on.
I’ve almost always played a Ping Tour - full cabretta glove, but recently switched to Kirkland and am not looking back. Only noticeable difference, besides price, is kirkland starts out tighter, like you mentioned.
i wear my glove till they get holes in them - normally the palm. Otherwise I leave them open and attached to the little velco holder on my bag. I think they keep longer that way than shoved in a pocket.
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10 minutes ago, Caddie1966 said:
I’m ready for new wedges. Ping glide 56 and 60 may be parked in favor of some Vokeys. I will get fitted though. I also might be removing the Callaway 3 wood and replacing it with a 4 or5 wood. It’s the least consistent club in my bag. I fly the 3W about 225-230 and get just under 250 total. If I can be fitted for a 4 or 5 that will get me 240 total and more control, it’s an easy call.
Also check out the TM milled grind wedges. I own Ping glides as well and the TM hits much better, having tried a buddies for a round.
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45 minutes ago, Ben Joest said:
The latest MGS testing opportunity has me considering my long game. The driver has been hot enough, as of late, that it is safe. The 3 wood and 3 hybrid, however need to step their game up or their days could be numbered…
Right there with you. Did a mini/half fitting earlier in the week and the paradym fw sure do hit nice. Although, i like the price of the last gen LTDx much better…
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18 minutes ago, LICC said:
The USGA should be embarrassed. I don’t know what they are thinking using this course set up like this making it so easy it is a joke.
I sure got fooled watching all the videos of balls rolling off fairways and greens into ankle deep rough. its like the videos were of a different course…
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Cut: +2
Highest Score: 87
I saw video of how the fairways rolls...these guys are in trouble this week, haha.
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@azstu324 - I recently hit the Paradym TD at my local range and was impressed by the drop in spin and distance gains over my current gamer. However, that was with a Kai’li 70x shaft. So what led you to a Senior Flex with your higher SS? I’m about the same SS (115+) and have been fitted to X/Tour shafts so far.
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On 6/9/2023 at 3:41 PM, chisag said:
... The PGA Tour has skyrocketed into my Most Disliked Top 5:
1. Congress
2. Lobbyist
3. Venture Capitalist
4. PGA Tour
5. Investment BankingGood news!!! #1 is now investigating #4
https://sports.yahoo.com/us-senate-opens-investigation-pga-164819212.html
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Never been asked, and certainly never "forced" to play with strangers on my local courses. I often walk as a single - exercise and frustration, all in one! - and have never had an issue.
I understand the desire for the course mgmt to try and pack as many folks in as possible - more golfers = more $$ - but it should still be at the scheduled tee-time groups discretion, and never forced upon them.
How'd you play?
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Was able to get out with my dad and son today at Sycamore Creek. For those in VA, they have made a HUGE turnaround with the course and it’s great for $60 on the weekend. Anyway, on to the rd!
Started a little sluggish, B, DB, but found my swing and was striking it well - 41 front. Them I really turned it up on the back 9 and drove a couple Par 4 greens, one for a birdie! Then came 18…I’ll let the pic do the talking:
Was a few yds off the green and putted it in for an
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With the eagle, ended up with a 38 on the back for my first ever sub-80 rd!!!!!
Super pumped that I got to experience that with my dad and son! Look forward to playing there again and hopefully repeating.
Edit: Guess I need a Broke 80 badge now! @GolfSpy MPR