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Scott M

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  1. Fitting is probably the smartest thing to do first. This will tell you a lot about what type of putters fit you (blade, mallet) and what neck type (slant, double-bend, etc.), not to mention length, lie, etc. I can not putt worth a damn with a toe-hang, blade style putter. However, you put a mallet style head with a double-bend neck and that is a different ball game based on my stroke type (straight back/through). Then just test those style of putters and find one that works for you, then find yourself the best deal. THEN...you will truly know what your "real" price range is
  2. Hard to say what I would spend. Off the cuff, I wouldn't pay more than $150-200. However, if I found something that was head and shoulders above the rest and could easily help me shave a few strokes per round then maybe $300 max. Usually, I'll test out some putters, maybe find a cost effective fitting, then find something on sale, or on eBay, that matches my setup. There are some steals out there if you don't mind using something that is a 2-3 years old. I have a Taylormade Spyder, that I bought "new", for $190. Granted the model was a couple years old but it was an improvement to the Odyssey that I had.
  3. @RickyBobby_PR - Good idea. I was surprised how many TPIs there are. They seem to be everywhere @Siamese Moose - Thanks for sharing this info. I am doing the McGill Big 3 as well and I just ordered his Back Mechanic book so that should be an interesting read. Most of my pain is felt in my left glute but we don't know if it is Sciatica or a muscle strain from all the physical therapy. After stopping the PT, the spasms and intense pain has subsided but the there is still pain and tightness in the area. I'm sure a lot of golfers play with back pain/ Sciatica and I am just curious what everyone's experience is like because golf is just too damn fun to let go.
  4. I'm 50 years old and have been playing golf seriously for about 5-6 years and my handicap dipped down to the low single digits. I seemed to have torn a ligament in my SI Joint (3 different doctors aren't totally sure but believe this is the case) in November 2022 that took months to heal. My X-Rays and MRI show that I have moderate degenerative disc disease, mild foraminal stenosis, and mild facet arthropathy/arthritis. I have mild low back pain but the facet arthritis is what I worry about the most. I've read that golf and yoga aren't the `best with facet problems and all 3 doctors gave me different recommendations (Don't play. You should be fine. Let pain be my guide). Is anyone playing with facet arthritis and do you find that golf aggravates it or has golf progressively made it worse? I don't want to give up golf but I'm willing to in order to maintain, or extend, quality of life. Normally, you want to keep moving with arthritis, but I've heard that twisting motions will aggravate facet conditions.
  5. I'm in agreement with most on here...when it comes to choosing your wedges/lofts it depends on a few factors - gapping, use case, comfort level, weight, grind etc. I used to game 52, 56, 60, then switched to 50,54,60 and now I'm using 50, 54, 58. However in every case mentioned, I usually had about a 45 degree PW. My #1 reason for the lofts chosen is for gapping. Next, is forgiveness (ease of use, consistent on mishits). The last reason was weight. I was deciding between CBX and Glide 3.0s and both were great but I just felt I had more control and was more consistent with the Glide 3.0 because they felt better in my hand. I think the weight was very close to being the same but I just felt I could control the Glides better. I could go either way between the 58 and 60 wedges. I lean 58 for gapping but I lean 60 for more stopping power.
  6. Have to agree with several of the previous posters...with the cost of clubs these days, I want to do what I can to make them last. Secondly, I like to refresh clubs when it is necessary and the better my current set looks, the better the resale value which offsets the cost of the next set. Finally, I too clean my club faces after every shot. Not only to preserve the clubface but also because a clean clubface means consistent performance. My final comment (guaranteed to get some reaction ), why do people who don't like headcovers care so much about golfers who do?
  7. Some people have to touch the hot stove. Others learn by watching people touch the hot stove. For me...I had to touch the hot stove. I like shiny new things and would get seduced by marketing and ego. When I finally learned to stop touching the hot stove, my hdcp dropped and that is all I care about now (lower hdcp). I'm cured...sorta
  8. I agree that fitting will help you get the most out of your setups. However, I was a long time Taylormade driver user and I still feel that I hit them longer than anything else BUT don't let the distance seduce you. I'm now using PING drivers (G410 LST), and my driving distance has dropped a little but I find more fairways and my misses don't punish me. I am shooting lower scores since switching to PING. Secondly, spend the time and money to find the best shaft for your swing. I have invested quite a bit in my driver but after I found the perfect shaft setup, I'm have increased my drives by 30 yards. Combine the new length, with hitting more fairways, and now I'm hitting short irons into greens.
  9. Interesting thread but you guys are MASHERS! I have a G410 LST with a HZRDUS Smoke 6.0 shaft and I have a range of outcomes (230-280yd drives) I'm pretty much around 250-260 yards off the tee. I was fitted with the Ping TOUR shaft and found that I was able to get about 5-10 yards more from the Smoke (it is 1/2" longer shaft). I'm gonna try the Tensei CK Orange shaft with the LST next. However, I'm intrigued by the RADSPEED since I hit their fairway woods really well. I'm demoing a RADSPEED XB for the next couple weeks with a MID/MID shaft (Motore X F3) as I believe I can average 270+ with the right combo. The XB is an even longer shaft (yikes). We'll see...
  10. There are quite a few good options and getting fit is the key. I have mainly used Taylormade and Mizuno irons, but tried some Srixon Z565s and they were very impressive (still bummed I sold them). I love new stuff so my most recent model of irons were the JPX 919 line (both Tour and Forged). However, during a fitting for those a couple years ago, the fitter had me try the Ping i200 irons. I wasn't a fan of the look but I was impressed with the dispersion and consistency...but I HAD to have Mizuno irons. Well...I am now a proud owner of i210 irons and while I'm not a fan of the look, these are the perfect blend. Forgiving, Consistent, Workable, and really good feel for a cast iron. Currently shooting scores half of my handicap (HCP 11) with these. I've never considered PING, but almost my entire bag is now outfitted with PING and I'm not really interested in new stuff anymore
  11. I ordered some i210s with Alta CB shafts and it took 3 months...but it was WOOOOOORTH IT! First time PING user, btw
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