What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)

[Belshy]

5 minutes ago, RaRa Golf said:

Exactly, just don't get in your head about it.

We PAY to play, not the other way around, so if you have a bad round, meh, it's just another day on the course.

I always have to remind myself that the only thing at stake out there is my ego, not a mortgage payment  

Will keep you updated as to how it goes later today  Cheers!

[cnosil]

23 hours ago, Belshy said:

Recently purchased the TaylorMade Spider Tour X, the same one Rory uses. Haven’t put it in the bag yet as I am super comfortable with my Scotty SquareBack. Haven’t ever used a mallet style putter but I do like the feel of it on the practice green. Has anyone experienced a huge change to putting average after make a switch from blade style to mallet or vice versa? 

Hard to say if improvements are based on more focus on putting skills or because of the putter itself.   Any believe putters should be fit to your stroke,  others just adapt to whatever putter they are using and stay with it forever, and others think any putter works and it is more about skill development.   
 

the squareback is technically a mid mallet so you already use a larger design than a blade.  The spiders are fairly small so it shouldn’t be that big of a change visually.  
 

why did you buy the new putter if you are comfortable with the current one?   Either you just want a new putter ( so performance doesn’t matter) or you want to improve (looking for performance benefits).  If it is the later, it only matters if you improve so take the putter out and see how it does.   

[Indy_Oz]

Not clubs today. These two caps arrived from Taylormade yesterday. Nice material and comfortable fit. I like that they don’t have the thicker reinforced front panel so this fits a little nicer and more relaxed.  Nice simple/ subtle logo too. Good quality metal adjuster clasp on the back. 

Edited Tuesday at 05:20 PM by Indy_Oz

[Donn lost in San Diego]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

Hard to say if improvements are based on more focus on putting skills or because of the putter itself.   Any believe putters should be fit to your stroke,  others just adapt to whatever putter they are using and stay with it forever, and others think any putter works and it is more about skill development.   
 

the squareback is technically a mid mallet so you already use a larger design than a blade.  The spiders are fairly small so it shouldn’t be that big of a change visually.  
 

why did you buy the new putter if you are comfortable with the current one?   Either you just want a new putter ( so performance doesn’t matter) or you want to improve (looking for performance benefits).  If it is the later, it only matters if you improve so take the putter out and see how it does.   

 

Edited Tuesday at 03:26 PM by Donn lost in San Diego
posted to wrong poster

[Donn lost in San Diego]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

Hard to say if improvements are based on more focus on putting skills or because of the putter itself.   Any believe putters should be fit to your stroke,  others just adapt to whatever putter they are using and stay with it forever, and others think any putter works and it is more about skill development.   
 

the squareback is technically a mid mallet so you already use a larger design than a blade.  The spiders are fairly small so it shouldn’t be that big of a change visually.  
 

why did you buy the new putter if you are comfortable with the current one?   Either you just want a new putter ( so performance doesn’t matter) or you want to improve (looking for performance benefits).  If it is the later, it only matters if you improve so take the putter out and see how it does.   

Dang it, I was trying to reply to Belshy.  sorry.  I type first and then look.  My bad.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

On 6/24/2024 at 7:35 AM, Belshy said:

Recently purchased the TaylorMade Spider Tour X, the same one Rory uses. Haven’t put it in the bag yet as I am super comfortable with my Scotty SquareBack. Haven’t ever used a mallet style putter but I do like the feel of it on the practice green. Has anyone experienced a huge change to putting average after make a switch from blade style to mallet or vice versa? 

I don't have stats, sorry, but, I am 1000% happier with putting any face balanced mallet type, and, here I go again, cross handed, the front hand half on the bottom of the grip and up to half on the shaft pointing down.  I had a Musty wood mallet I liked more than a very nice TM Model 7 bronze Newport/Anser style from way back.  But ditched it when I learned about toe hang and when I went xhand.  Had a great Odyssey center shaft.  Stolen.  Got a Sxotty Futura X, circa 2015, big thing, with the curving out wings.  But too unstable short.  Landed my current Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" ball and no longer hunting.  Tho:   I also like Edel F1 Array, 4.0 and 5.  Many Ping balanceds. Some Evnroll.  Spyders are good but I thing a wedge shape is the most stable for long and short.  Spyders are great on short. Cobra SIK good.  Cleveland 14.  If you decide to try a fitting I would certainly try Sacks Parente, two experienced design guys on their own now.  New Mizuno, but too $$$ since I am very happy with my current. Shefflerrrrrrr$$$$$$ is on mallets and now is threatening to move past Bill Gates in wealth.  I live in S Diego, have 5 yes 5 Golf Mart stores in my reach, and spent many many hours over 3 years hitting putters in all 5 before landing on the "R" Ball.  It has 2 piece multi material shaft and a large counter balance grip too.  Best of all worlds for me.

[gingerbeast87]

2 hours ago, RaRa Golf said:

There's a looped string with a tensioner on the side that you can slide it into and secure it.

There should be a little circle or slot at the bottom of the bag for the tip of the umbrella to sit in too. 

Ohhhhhhhh thanks buddy now I won't look like such a lemon

[cburins]

I just got these fancy new Footjoy Shoes. I love the look of the classic style! Thoughts? 

[G-Ram]

Just got the LM in from the brown truck!!

[bama no 1]

8 hours ago, Shinnman said:

You know the umbrella doesn’t go there…

it does now.

[MulliganMaster]

Golf Pride MCC Align Midsize grips

I bought a set of these for my irons during winter this year after finding out how much I love midsize grips. I have to say I am very impressed. The grips alone are average to plus but where they really shine is with the alignment aid.

They go on the underside of the grip and the thought is to help you with your grip alignment. However, I believe where they shine is in a pre swing check of grip pressure.

The red line on the grip is made of a tougher, yet slightly raised rubber material that really isn't that noticeable unless gripped on the tighter side. It helps in getting your knuckles in the right spot and helps to remind me once I do have the proper position, to lighten up my grasp on the club.

Because they are new to me, I cant say that this will disappear from the back of my mind or if it will wear rather quick. I guess time will tell. But for now, count me in as a happy buyer.

Definitely on the more expensive spectrum when it comes to the grip category. I paid $11.99 per grip and with 5-GW & AW I think I was out the door at around $120 US. As for now I say it was worth the investment. If you are getting new grips anyways, the difference in price would be from $8-20 and for something that I feel can be considered a training aid that you use every time you golf is a win in my books.

[Shinnman]

9 hours ago, gingerbeast87 said:

Where is the brolly meant to go? What's meant to go in there? I did manage to get my putter and brolly in there without too much if a squeeze

That’s your putter spot.  On the outside there is a spot for your brolly.  

[Donn lost in San Diego]

Saved money again: Didn't swap out my 60 degree wedge for a 56 or 58, just had my fitter lower the loft to 58 and fix the lie angle.

[Shinnman]

4 hours ago, cburins said:

I just got these fancy new Footjoy Shoes. I love the look of the classic style! Thoughts? 

Very fancy…Al Capone like

[cburins]

7 minutes ago, Shinnman said:

Very fancy…Al Capone like

Or Peewee Herman lol 

[RaRa Golf]

56 minutes ago, cburins said:

Or Peewee Herman lol 

I mean... if the shoe fits.............

[Rob Person]

6 hours ago, cburins said:

I just got these fancy new Footjoy Shoes. I love the look of the classic style! Thoughts? 

Did you get the matching fedora?  Very 20s swing style!  Like it!

[Donn lost in San Diego]

56 minutes ago, cburins said:

Or Peewee Herman lol 

Trivia time: PeeWees father was one of Israel's first 2 fighter pilots.  Mr. Rubens was a fighter pilot for USA in WW2. Israel got ahold of 2 planes after the war and Rubens and another pilot flew them in Israel War of Independence in 1948. Surprised their opponents. Nothing to do with golf but shoes is shoes.

[KOG]

On 6/23/2024 at 4:23 PM, Donn lost in San Diego said:

You might have brought the old bag to a laundry/tailor and get a new zipper for $20.

Yeah I am still considering doing that, I tried to set up a magnet thing as a temp fix, but it was sloppy. The zipper was pulled off the nylon so its frayed and off the rack for a bit. I purchased a zipper repair kit off temu so Ill be able to fix it. It just also had wear from cart rubbing and a lil cigar burn and to be honest, I just wanted to buy this bag at the price, happy with the purchase too. But you are correct logically and that is the reasonable solution. I just, well I have an issue

Edited Wednesday at 04:51 AM by KOG

[Donn lost in San Diego]

9 hours ago, KOG said:

Yeah I am still considering doing that, I tried to set up a magnet thing as a temp fix, but it was sloppy. The zipper was pulled off the nylon so its frayed and off the rack for a bit. I purchased a zipper repair kit off temu so Ill be able to fix it. It just also had wear from cart rubbing and a lil cigar burn and to be honest, I just wanted to buy this bag at the price, happy with the purchase too. But you are correct logically and that is the reasonable solution. I just, well I have an issue

Shiny new object syndrome.

[Rob Person]

It's here, it's here!!!  Actually not sure which item(s) it may be... I kind of got banned from the lady boss this go round on golf purchases 

[TJ Hall]

56 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

It's here, it's here!!!  Actually not sure which item(s) it may be... I kind of got banned from the lady boss this go round on golf purchases 

“I didn’t purchase anything new, it was back ordered for a while and just came in!”

[Shrek74]

This came in yesterday. Gotta get it to the range to determine if it's going right in to the bag or not.

Face and overall footprint look larger than my BRNR Mini.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

38 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

This came in yesterday. Gotta get it to the range to determine if it's going right in to the bag or not.

Face and overall footprint look larger than my BRNR Mini.

Today's mini is yesterday's normal.  Looks like a early Ti driver 10 deg loft I owned 20 yrs ago.

[RaRa Golf]

On 6/25/2024 at 6:19 AM, buckpillar said:

Didn’t buy it but my buddy gave me this Ping bag for regrouping his driver and for teaching his grand kids golf swings Ping pioneer cart bag

Nice, I use a Pioneer bag too, I got it used but in like new condition for $20.

[buckpillar]

5 hours ago, RaRa Golf said:

Nice, I use a Pioneer bag too, I got it used but in like new condition for $20.

That's a great deal, I just transferred all my stuff into mine this morning

[RaRa Golf]

Finding all kinds of deals lately. 

New in wrapper Cleveland Huntington Beach Collection #8 putter with headcover for $60 CAD.

[Josh Parker]

Well, it arrived and is going in the bag. 

Pulled the 5w out.  

Bag set up at the top.

TSR3 

Paradym mini

TSR2 4w

19* hybrid 

[TJ Hall]

6 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

Well, it arrived and is going in the bag. 

Pulled the 5w out.  

Bag set up at the top.

TSR3 

Paradym mini

TSR2 4w

19* hybrid 

That was quick!

[Josh Parker]

3 minutes ago, TJ Hall said:

That was quick!

The 5w was always on the chopping block. Put the Newton shaft in the mini and kept at my driver length. Was hitting shot after shot like I wanted.  Plan on getting it to the course tomorrow.