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

[Javs]

1 hour ago, Indy_Oz said:

Congrats! That's one hell of a nice prize.

Thank you!

1 hour ago, ParFore74x said:

Now that's a great prize!! Congratulations!!

Thank you!

[cksurfdude]

14 hours ago, Javs said:

Thank you and you wouldn’t like the way to qualify. It was a Texas Wounded Warrior event. They were extremely generous to us over the weekend. They gave out gift certificates for the winners so, I selected the putter. They also covered our rooms, dinners and golf. The organizers were awesome!

Really nice to see when vets, and especially wounded vets, get recognition ..and a fun golf outing with awesome prizes

Sorry to say I'd stopped donating to WWP after reading about a big scandal a while back .. though I do donate to other vets charities .. and will have to take another look at WWP. Glad you had a great time at their event!

 

Edited July 3 by cksurfdude

[Dan1993]

My wife hates it, but I've been on the hunt for new golfing hat, and have just been swing and missing for months. Tried the Melin, liked the material, didn't like the fit (Odyssey), tried on a bunch at Golf Galaxy and just could find one that I liked the material and the fit. Finally ordered a couple of Branded Bills hats and I think I finally found my golf hat. My wife rejoiced lolol.

In other news! Have been slowly selling off old clubs to fund a fitting and a full new bag at the end of the season. Doing pretty well so far selling on FB Marketplace. Almost have everything sold to afford the fitting and set of irons, then sell the old irons to fund the driver, rinse and repeat for the rest of the bag. Figure as I'm piecing everything together over time, I'll get Irons->Driver->Hybrid->Wedges->Wood->Bag

[Javs]

5 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Really nice to see when vets, and especially wounded vets, get recognition ..and a fun golf outing with awesome prizes

Sorry to say I'd stopped donating to WWP after reading about a big scandal a while back .. though I do donate to other vets charities .. and will have to take another look at WWP. Glad you had a great time at their event!

 

Thank you and it wasn’t the Wounded Warrior Project. This was a different organization. It’s the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation. Totally different organization and they even have a disclaimer on their website. I decided to put up a link to the site for those interested:

https://www.txwoundedwarrior.com/

Edited July 3 by Javs

[bama no 1]

3 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Really nice to see when vets, and especially wounded vets, get recognition ..and a fun golf outing with awesome prizes

Sorry to say I'd stopped donating to WWP after reading about a big scandal a while back .. though I do donate to other vets charities .. and will have to take another look at WWP. Glad you had a great time at their event!

 

I do the same,  I support local VFW's as a matter of fact i will be playing in a VFW golf tournamament next month.

[Javs]

1 hour ago, bama no 1 said:

I do the same,  I support local VFW's as a matter of fact i will be playing in a VFW golf tournamament next month.

This is the link to the Texas WW Foundation. It’s a stand alone organization and not part of the one that was in trouble for fraud. https://www.txwoundedwarrior.com/

[cksurfdude]

8 hours ago, Javs said:

Thank you and it wasn’t the Wounded Warrior Project. This was a different organization. It’s the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation. Totally different organization and they even have a disclaimer on their website. I decided to put up a link to the site for those interested:

https://www.txwoundedwarrior.com/

Aha. See what happens when you "assume"! Checked out their site and appreciate they put a link to Financials right on the main page

[cksurfdude]

My honey surprised me with these two colorful and very fun custom (Cayce) head covers...

(..sorry forgot to put the new putter cover on..)

And here's the boring oooold "before" ...

 

[sirchunksalot]

The first of two new pairs of golf shoes arrived today. These are my Skechers and I have to say, they're super comfortable and fit just like I like a pair of shoes to fit. 

@cksurfdude those headcover are sweet!

[Tom the Golf Nut]

I picked up a new pair of Puma Ignite Boas back in February and wore them during the Kingsmill outing. I went to wear them last Sunday and noticed the Puma emblem in the middle of the boa tightening system was missing on one shoe.

I sent Puma Golf an email and asked for a replacement emblem. Gave them a copy of the purchase confirmation. They do have a 1 year warranty. Not even 10 minutes later I got an email that a replacement pair of shoes was shipping. They didn’t even blink an eye. I just wanted the emblem.

Serious customer service. 

So I just removed the other insert and painted the inside and bolt head black. Then filled the cavity with resin on both shoes. Bingo looks good and I got a new pair of shoes in transit.

 

[sirchunksalot]

21 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

I picked up a new pair of Puma Ignite Boas back in February and wore them during the Kingsmill outing. I went to wear them last Sunday and noticed the Puma emblem in the middle of the boa tightening system was missing on one shoe.

I sent Puma Golf an email and asked for a replacement emblem. Gave them a copy of the purchase confirmation. They do have a 1 year warranty. Not even 10 minutes later I got an email that a replacement pair of shoes was shipping. They didn’t even blink an eye. I just wanted the emblem.

Serious customer service. 

So I just removed the other insert and painted the inside and bolt head black. Then filled the cavity with resin on both shoes. Bingo looks good and I got a new pair of shoes in transit.

 

That is some seriously good customer service and I glad you figured out a fix for your current pair. 

[Rob Person]

Won the first pair of US Opens slides last month on IG. Got a great discount offer so got in on the 2nd pair too! These new called Scorcard Slides. Pete's shop is on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScorecardSlides

The 2nd pair are the Torrey Pines scorecard.

He also can do your local course too.

Slides are super comfortable,  slip resistant,  and built solidly.

[Wolfstrum]

The utility 3i arrived yesterday and I was able to get out and play 9 holes with it yesterday evening. 

[bama no 1]

14 hours ago, Javs said:

This is the link to the Texas WW Foundation. It’s a stand alone organization and not part of the one that was in trouble for fraud. https://www.txwoundedwarrior.com/

thanks much i will check them out.

[Wasper007]

Just bought a TaylorMade Banden 3 putter

[Preeway]

3 hours ago, Wolfstrum said:

The utility 3i arrived yesterday and I was able to get out and play 9 holes with it yesterday evening. 

How’d you like it? 

[Owengeorge13]

[cnosil]

When you want to do a new putter build, you need to start with a putter head.   Wanted to build a blade style putter with a graphite shaft of some kind.   Probably in late 2000s I played a center shafted Sizemore putter which I liked but obviously like other putters that I have used I moved on to try other things.   While looking I ran across a Bruce Sizemore putter that is from his new company (More Golf) at a price that I was willing to pay.   It arrived yesterday and it is exactly what I was looking for:  More Golf Render blade putter with Oban stepless steel putter shaft and JumboMax 1.2 grip.  Based on rolling a few carpet putts it feels a little head heavy and the ball seems to be hot off the face.  Both are good traits since I am thinking about maybe counterbalancing the putter to get more weight under my hands.   The face of the putter is definitely unique;  it feels like fine grit sandpaper.  

Anyway,  a what you bought post is useless without pictures:

[Wolfstrum]

2 hours ago, Preeway said:

How’d you like it? 

 Very happy with it. I plan to get out to the driving range so I can dial in my distance with it. Once I have gotten a few more rounds and driving range time I plan to post a short review here on the forum. I have an easier time hitting long irons than fairway woods and hybrids. This gives me some additional reach off the tee when a driver is too long and for second shots on long holes. 

[ZackS]

I have a pair of second chance True Original 1.2’s on the way. Will share how the second chance ones look when they come in. 

[TJ Hall]

3 hours ago, cnosil said:

When you want to do a new putter build, you need to start with a putter head.   Wanted to build a blade style putter with a graphite shaft of some kind.   Probably in late 2000s I played a center shafted Sizemore putter which I liked but obviously like other putters that I have used I moved on to try other things.   While looking I ran across a Bruce Sizemore putter that is from his new company (More Golf) at a price that I was willing to pay.   It arrived yesterday and it is exactly what I was looking for:  More Golf Render blade putter with Oban stepless steel putter shaft and JumboMax 1.2 grip.  Based on rolling a few carpet putts it feels a little head heavy and the ball seems to be hot off the face.  Both are good traits since I am thinking about maybe counterbalancing the putter to get more weight under my hands.   The face of the putter is definitely unique;  it feels like fine grit sandpaper.  

Anyway,  a what you bought post is useless without pictures:

Looks look a nice putter, excited to see what your final build looks like! 

[sirchunksalot]

3 hours ago, cnosil said:

When you want to do a new putter build, you need to start with a putter head.   Wanted to build a blade style putter with a graphite shaft of some kind.   Probably in late 2000s I played a center shafted Sizemore putter which I liked but obviously like other putters that I have used I moved on to try other things.   While looking I ran across a Bruce Sizemore putter that is from his new company (More Golf) at a price that I was willing to pay.   It arrived yesterday and it is exactly what I was looking for:  More Golf Render blade putter with Oban stepless steel putter shaft and JumboMax 1.2 grip.  Based on rolling a few carpet putts it feels a little head heavy and the ball seems to be hot off the face.  Both are good traits since I am thinking about maybe counterbalancing the putter to get more weight under my hands.   The face of the putter is definitely unique;  it feels like fine grit sandpaper.  

Anyway,  a what you bought post is useless without pictures:

That's a beautiful looking putter! I haven't ever heard of them but then, I'm not a putter junkie when though I see where it could be very tempting to fall down that hole. There's just so many out there. 

I can't wait to hear how it performs for you. 

[RaRa Golf]

1 minute ago, sirchunksalot said:

That's a beautiful looking putter! I haven't ever heard of them but then, I'm not a putter junkie when though I see where it could be very tempting to fall down that hole. There's just so many out there. 

I can't wait to hear how it performs for you. 

You may have seen some videos of their modular irons. Pretty innovative stuff.

 

[sirchunksalot]

1 minute ago, RaRa Golf said:

You may have seen some videos of their modular irons. Pretty innovative stuff.

 

I have seen those and didn't remember the name although the design is very unique and interesting. 

[nc23nick]

Hey everyone, wanted some advice. I have been playing golf now for the last two years. I have been using the Calloway Edge set from Cosco. 

I am currently a 21 HC per 18 Birdies. I play once a week usually, at minimum once every two weeks. For the last 6 months, I consistently score between a 93-97. Got a new PR of 90 the other day! 

My question -- is it worth upgrading my Edge set? I got fitted for a AI Smoke Driver and AI Smoke Irons/G430 Irons (toss up between the two per my fitter).

Thank you in advance for the guidance! :) 

[gingerbeast87]

14 minutes ago, nc23nick said:

Hey everyone, wanted some advice. I have been playing golf now for the last two years. I have been using the Calloway Edge set from Cosco. 

I am currently a 21 HC per 18 Birdies. I play once a week usually, at minimum once every two weeks. For the last 6 months, I consistently score between a 93-97. Got a new PR of 90 the other day! 

My question -- is it worth upgrading my Edge set? I got fitted for a AI Smoke Driver and AI Smoke Irons/G430 Irons (toss up between the two per my fitter).

Thank you in advance for the guidance!

Asking a group of golfers if you should get new clubs is like asking a dog if they want walkies

 

I am of the opinion that if your clubs are working well for you then is it worth buying a full new set. But on the flip side if you want them, can afford them, and feel you will get your money's worth out of them over the years then 100% go for it. A good set of clubs can last you years.

[TJ Hall]

23 minutes ago, nc23nick said:

Hey everyone, wanted some advice. I have been playing golf now for the last two years. I have been using the Calloway Edge set from Cosco. 

I am currently a 21 HC per 18 Birdies. I play once a week usually, at minimum once every two weeks. For the last 6 months, I consistently score between a 93-97. Got a new PR of 90 the other day! 

My question -- is it worth upgrading my Edge set? I got fitted for a AI Smoke Driver and AI Smoke Irons/G430 Irons (toss up between the two per my fitter).

Thank you in advance for the guidance!

Congratulations on the recent PB!

It really depends, do you feel like you are losing shots with the set you have, or are you looking for something different?

I’m still playing a set of irons from 2011 because they still work for me.  Have found anything that feels right when I look at my local shop.

But if you think that there are gains with the new clubs, then go for it.  Or, if you just want something new, then go for it!!!

[nc23nick]

3 minutes ago, TJ Hall said:

Congratulations on the recent PB!

It really depends, do you feel like you are losing shots with the set you have, or are you looking for something different?

I’m still playing a set of irons from 2011 because they still work for me.  Have found anything that feels right when I look at my local shop.

But if you think that there are gains with the new clubs, then go for it.  Or, if you just want something new, then go for it!!!

Thank you so much, haha. 

 

As far as distance goes, I am pretty happy with all of my clubs. I think what I am hoping to get with new clubs is more consistency/forgiveness.  With my current driver, I slice quite often. With my irons, I tend to hook them. 

And then yes, I lean towards buying them just to buy them because I can ... but I am trying to be at least somewhat logically with it haha. I just bought the a new golf bag, Ghost Everyday (love it so much), and I just feel some new clubs would look even better with it ... 

[TJ Hall]

6 minutes ago, nc23nick said:

Thank you so much, haha. 

 

As far as distance goes, I am pretty happy with all of my clubs. I think what I am hoping to get with new clubs is more consistency/forgiveness.  With my current driver, I slice quite often. With my irons, I tend to hook them. 

And then yes, I lean towards buying them just to buy them because I can ... but I am trying to be at least somewhat logically with it haha. I just bought the a new golf bag, Ghost Everyday (love it so much), and I just feel some new clubs would look even better with it ... 

The Ghost bags are sharp looking and agree, new clubs would look nice in there!

Distance control and forgiving would definitely be improvements and could help lead to more PBs!

[RaRa Golf]

45 minutes ago, nc23nick said:

Hey everyone, wanted some advice. I have been playing golf now for the last two years. I have been using the Calloway Edge set from Cosco. 

I am currently a 21 HC per 18 Birdies. I play once a week usually, at minimum once every two weeks. For the last 6 months, I consistently score between a 93-97. Got a new PR of 90 the other day! 

My question -- is it worth upgrading my Edge set? I got fitted for a AI Smoke Driver and AI Smoke Irons/G430 Irons (toss up between the two per my fitter).

Thank you in advance for the guidance!

The answer is "yes" AND "no".... Welcome to golf!