JohnFP

What a neat test, No more guilt for me !!!!!

Just picked up an Sldr 3 wood on eBay in like new condition. Much lower ball flight than my R15, slightly longer too I think

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Based on the relief the pros get from every conceivable situation (and the drop that always is in a great lie compared to most drops I have seen on my local courses), as well as the course conditions they play on, I have no problem with 'winter rules' in your own fairway all the time. Also, given the condition of the vast share of our traps, rake clean and place is also a good rule to follow. I know the golf pursists will balk, but...

I thank you for your consideration of others

If you like music, use Bluetooth Earbuds. That way, you get your Music and I am not forced to hear it. I have been golfing for over 50 years and enjoy the sounds of nature. I do NOT enjoy being forced to listen to music, I have a hard time focusing on my shot.

I joined to see others opinions on relevant golf topics, and also to use the classified forum. Even reviewing the new topics each day is interesting to me

I never used them when I walked and my Callaway x forged clubs looked great after 10 years. Since I must use a cart due to a back issue, and got Apex 19 forged, I use club glove oversized covers. The standard size was too small and the neoprene tore. These stay on fine and are easy to remove. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/club-glove-gloveskin-premium-iron-headcovers-16cgvu9pcrgglvsknacc/16cgvu9pcrgglvsknacc I hated caddying for people (in the 60s) that had them, the old leather ones always fell off.

I use a ball until it gets any scuff marks - I do not want to mark up my clubs (forged irons and modern painted woods get messed up really fast). Sometimes, 4 or 5 rounds and sometime less than one. Square grooves used to wrinkle the covers, so at least that rarely happens anymore.

Just curious how anyone's progress has been with this tool, curious what the responses will be

Goal is to hit the ball solid - everything else takes care of itself. And of course, enjoy the company - which I always do

I just replaced my 2010 Callaway Xforged this year with Apex 2019. I use iron covers on them and to be honest, the 2010s were in great shape. Other than the fact that these are a club stronger loft, I really do not see much performance difference. So no need to replace unless your grooves are shot (IMO) or if you have a change in swing speed. I change Wedges every couple years when I notice spin is decreasing on pitch shots around the green. Unless you are someone who needs the latest and greatest, I do not see a need unless some amazing technological improvement comes out. Same with Drivers - I switch every 5 generations of Taylormade drivers to take advantage of technology off the tee atho I see no virtually change from my M3 to the Sim2 so will probably stop there since I am 66. Swing speed is still around 100 and handicap still around 5 I got both the irons and driver as a retirement gift to myself

Taylormade Tour Preferred MC 2014 were the best. I had gotten my son the RAC oversized for his first set and he hit them great. Then moved into forged clubs. Never hit any newer ones so can't comment on them.

Why not just go with a 2 hybrid ??

I agree with wrapping a towel around the shafts but the other thing I do is put an old pillow around the top of the clubs to protect them. Or take one that you like that way you have a good one in the hotel you're staying at.