[Fit For Golf Training App - 2024 Forum Review]

On 2/22/2024 at 8:11 AM, ILMgolfnut said:

In addition to the exercises in the video I linked earlier in the thread, I've added a version of reverse planks. If you're unfamiliar with them, you lie on your back with knees bent and lift your rear end off the floor, keeping your glutes tight. Not only does that help strengthen the glutes and other core muscles, but for me it helps stretch my hip flexors, which are ridiculously tight after too many decades of sitting at a desk (for those of you not medical, a huge part of my job has always been doing the paperwork, generally sitting down to do it). You can also do reverse planks like this, but my dinged rotator cuff makes the shoulder support for this position problematic.

Interesting version.  I have been experiencing some piriformis issues for a while now.  Figure 4 stretches and pelvic raises are the prescribed fix, but it is still lingering. It does not feel good on my shoulder either, but I might have to give it few sessions to see it it will work or not. Thanks for sharing. 

[Do you choke down on your clubs?]

There are so many directions this conversation could go during a post round stop in the bar.

Aside from that, very interesting article. I never really noticed much change based on choking up/down; I used swing lenght.

[How'd you play?]

Beautiful weekend in the PNW. Chambers Bay had some gorgeous views. 83% of my game even looked pretty good (3 frickin holes ). But a great daybfor golf!

 

[MGS FORUM MEMBER VCT EXCLUSIVE!!]

Man, I have been eagerly awaiting the chance to give @Javs a run for his money this year.  I got so amped up I shot 78 (NET -1) at the Plantation course last week with rental clubs and it doesn't even count yet 

Why do I have a feeling that once the next season opens I am not going to play nearly as well?

[Shot Scope Users Group]

5 hours ago, Hacker60521 said:

As a follow up from @Shrek74 and the comments afterwards, the auto tagging works really well. I make sure to hold / carry the club in the same hand as my watch, and it’s easy to check the watch to make sure it’s reading the right club. I’ve only had two issues.  First, if I carry a couple of clubs and a putter I need to double check that it’s sensing the right club. Second, if I forget to close out a putt, then sometimes I’ll show a 140’ putt or something. But that’s easy to correct. 

One of the features I liked about SS over Arccos was that I don't really have to do the tap thing for the club to be picked up.

[SQAIRZ VELO Shoe: 2024 Forum Member Review]

Congrats Testers.  I was just looking at these this weekend. Having worn the Speed Bold for about a year now I am interested in seeing what the feedback is. Have fun!

[Custom fit PXG Gen 6 irons incoming]

40 minutes ago, arodrig29 said:

So incredibly soft for a wedge. I have used everything from Titleist to Cleveland, I have never felt such a soft wedge. I also used the Hero discount, very well worth it. 

I got two Sugar Daddy wedges with my set, they put them in the 7 part of the deal so I figured I'd try them out. I do like the feel, but honestly my T20s and T22s are great as well and I'm not sure I can justify going with SDs again when replacement time comes. But the Gen 6s are sweet.

[Golfspy_CG2 NEEDS a new Putter---Help!]

@Golfspy_CG2 like @ZackS said, fitting?

PXG, Evnroll, Edel, something agnostic like CC.  I really like my Evnroll.  When I did the full bag at PXG the putter fitting was pretty solid IMO.  They noted a little left side miss but it was very minor.  The Bat Attack was the alternative to my Evnroll, but I didn't see enough of a difference.  

[Best Blade Putters of 2024!]

As an Evnroll player I can't argue with the ratings 

[ProV1 Left Dash]

2 hours ago, bens197 said:

In college and working in the golf business I was fiercely loyal to the ProV1X. It was such a good ball. And over the last several years it’s been amusing to watch the evolution of the X. Now comparing that to the AVX (which I know very little of) and the left dash, it definitely piques my curiosity. 
 

…the endless pursuit of the best gear is an endless pursuit. 

I've really liked the AVX for a while now.  I played a round last Sunday and the first 9-holes I was by myself backed up with 4-somes in front and behind so I played two balls from the 1st tee; I played a ProV1 and an AVX because I was interested in how differently they played.  I like the way the AVX plays and feels. I know the testing shows the Prov1 and V1x being a bit longer than the AVX, but I didn't see the difference.

my 2 cents.   I need to put an order in for the Odin balls, they sounds like a good option.

[Could you birdie all 18 holes?]

On 3/23/2024 at 12:56 PM, hckymeyer said:

Once you birdie a hole though you don't have to play it anymore, so would be end up being more time per hole on the tougher ones.

That is kind of what I was thinking.  

This would be an interesting...experiment?...challenge?  But as some of the others here, even some of the really low hcps, there are a couple of holes that I haven't birdied once in years of playing certain courses.  I'd like to try and make it happen though.  I think I might bring it up with out mens' club and see if there is a way to set it up.

[BJM Putter / Putter Grips]

On 3/23/2024 at 1:31 PM, Gargolf8 said:

Hi Rob here’s a couple of pics from the website of the standard kotahi grip with a split grip as used by the designer in white and the undersized grip in my hands still “Palms Up” but overlapped in black. Kind regards

Crikey!!! That thing is a monster!  I thought it looked a little larger than the Garsen in the original pics, but looking at the first two shots in this series, WOW! 

I guess you cannot fit that thing in a 14 slotted bag.

[BJM Putter / Putter Grips]

 

It does look a lot like the Garsen Max.  The testing done last year led me to using the Max on one putter and the Quad Tour.  I included links to those testing forums your convenience.

[Ghost Golf Bags]

21 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I'll be sending out a message to those that have signed up with some instructions on the order tonight! 

Was there a limit? Got sidetracked by work and travel.

[PXG Driver Challenge]

On 3/16/2024 at 1:39 PM, Preeway said:

Only reason I’d lean against it is I’m not sure there is a lot of gains to be had from from new equipment less than three years removed from your current driver. However, as evidenced by the Ping 10k Max, you could see significant improvement if your in the “wrong” driver to begin with. 

if we start seeing everybody post 10 yard gains this year, USGA and R&A will get together and announce a driver roll back because no golf course on earth will be able to handle all that distance in the hands of amateurs.

[How'd you play?]

I played so bad today my caddie walked off the last hole into the pond.

[Ghost Golf Bags]

5 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Good thing this one is $325 and not $400+

Right.  Wasn't somebody else just saying, "I don't NEED a new bag.  I don't NEED a new bag..."

[Ghost Golf Bags]

Oh man you guys are KILLING ME!   A couple of the guys had Ghost bags at the January tournaments and they looked solid.  I have that white/orange Vessel that is a great bag, but I need to replace my FL bag and I just haven't been able to justify another $400+ on a bag. And then you guys toss this out there   

[New England: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT]

On 3/17/2024 at 5:52 AM, russtopherb said:

I haven’t played either yet this year, but I can’t say I’ve ever been disappointed playing those courses. Allendale tends to eat my lunch with their greens but the place is almost always in immaculate condition. 

 

On 3/16/2024 at 8:46 PM, GolfSpy BOS said:

I’ve played there once several years ago! I remember liking the layout. I’ll have to get back there this year. 

Acushnet River is usually very reasonable.  Of course almost everybody out there beast Newport National   Which is a great course, but $$$$$

Another course we like to play is Connecticut National up in Putnam.  Reasonable rates and condition has always been good.  

We stumbled across Meadow Brook Golf Club in Wyoming, RI last year when everybody was shutdown after that deluge of rain around August 8th last year.  There were a few issues with a couple of spots on the course, but man is the layout TOUGH and overall it was a fun day.  I think we might try to do that one again, though it is a bit of a ride from where I stay when I am in the area; but CT National is too so 

CT National is probably just a smidge closer for you Bellingham area guys.

[What is the most under appreciated brand in golf?]

5 hours ago, bens197 said:

I’ll go with Tour Edge for this reason. A lot of casual golfers who are not tuned into gear would skip over Tour Edge for a bigger brand. 

Pound for pound it’s the best product for the money and the best value. 

A long time ago when I was in club sales, I’d love to toss in a Wilson Deep Red, Nicklaus air max and a Cleveland launcher to the R580 and 975J test just to see a reaction. 
 

Our shop sold more of the former than the top names combined that summer. 
 

Moral of the story…there’s a lot of great product hidden in plain sight.  

When I was looking at various manufacturers for the other discussion that led to the legal and business class on warranties I noticed that they have a lifetime warranty, standard.

That's from date of purchase, BTW 

[Is Golf's Dress Code Outdated?]

7 hours ago, bens197 said:

Would it be a bad time to ask some people here if they believe music should be allowed on a golf course?…

I don't think I finished my comments on the dress code yet.  Then again, I did open a bottle of wine last night, after I got started on that, so maybe I did finish it and I just don't recall 

So music...  

[New England: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT]

On 4/8/2021 at 11:50 AM, russtopherb said:

Just wanted to toss this up here one more time for our MA/RI golfers! This is a scramble we're holding to help replace funds that we've lost in our Scholarship Fund due to all of our school concerts being cancelled for the past year. Allendale CC is a great track, plus we'll have prizes from Titleist, Snell, and a few other companies up for grabs. Here's the link with more info. Signups/checks must be in by April 20.

 

 

Popping through the the forum here to see who is playing where and I stumbled across this one.  We really like getting out to Allendale.  Great place.  Sometimes it is a toss up between Allendale and Acushnet River.  Two great tracks.  Hope they are keeping them both up.

[Cooking]

2 hours ago, Prodigal Duffer said:

Smoked a brisket today, and it turned out awesome:

Rub of kosher salt, coarse ground pepper, and Kona coffee (medium-dark roast). 

The coffee is interesting.  Does it do something beside flavor like salt locking the juices in? Either way I am intrigued.  I never thought of doing that before.

[What Club is Your 150 Yard Club?]

2 hours ago, Wheelieb said:

But that’s not what your reply was stating. That last sentence stating you have no idea where anyone gets a 41 degree PW. And the first sentence saying Yeah…no.  You went into your pxg fitting and your lofts. The way it came off was trying to basically say someone was an idiot for saying they had a 41 degree PW. I’m not upset, nor am I trying to argue. But that is the way it read, at least to me. 

[What is your go to grip - irons / woods / hybrids?]

Dri-Tac 2 oversize, gray

Great all around grips, but they aren't super durable