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

[Erin B]

4 hours ago, KurtActual said:

Nope, havent hit it yet. Went with a Callaway Preowned. Hard to beat those prices... unless I went with a Gen 5 PXG. That may be an option if I dont immediately love the Paradym.

I’d find it surprising if you didn’t love the Paradym.

[Erin B]

I didn’t buy this, I won it on Facebook of all places! Another year membership to Golfshot Pro! Great app and pro analyzes my swing through my Apple Watch.️ 

Edited August 8 by Erin B

[cnosil]

2 minutes ago, Ghaige horne said:

I’m 23 and avg club head speed around 115. Never had trouble hitting it far but I hook the ball and can never hit a fade. 

there is no reason to ever hit a fade; play a single shot shape with your driver.  

[Ghaige horne]

1 minute ago, cnosil said:

there is no reason to ever hit a fade; play a single shot shape with your driver.  

I feel if I had the ability to fade it it would help my hook or even the ability to hit a straight shot

[cnosil]

16 minutes ago, Ghaige horne said:

I feel if I had the ability to fade it it would help my hook or even the ability to hit a straight shot

That is just path to face relationship.   Make the face open to the path and the ball will curve right.  

[RaRa Golf]

47 minutes ago, Ghaige horne said:

I feel if I had the ability to fade it it would help my hook or even the ability to hit a straight shot

Try weakening your grip a little.

A larger sized grip like a mid or jumbo and stiffer shaft will help more with a hook than a head change. 

Most new drivers have adjustable sleeves that you can use to set the face more open at address, so you shouldn't have too hard of a time finding one that you can adjust to your liking. 

[Cls98]

MAY HAVE just:

- got fitted for a new driver shaft

- bought a lab DF 2.1

- and bought 3 dozen different balls for "experimenting"

all while saving for a wedding. I might be doing this wrong

 

[Ian Toynbee]

After years of angst with various 19-degree hybrids, I trialed and bought a 5-wood.  Eighteen-degree XXIO with stiff shaft (normally regular but lighter shaft of XXIO calls for stiff I found) and what a beauty. Winter here in NZ and I'm getting 180 - 190m (200 plus yards)  - as much as my 3-wood with much more forgiveness. It's a weapon and I can't wait for our group's 8-round golf trip to Gold coast in Aussie in a fortnight where we will enjoy conditions more akin to our summer with more run and warmer air ball-flight. 

[KC Golf]

8 hours ago, Cls98 said:

MAY HAVE just:

- got fitted for a new driver shaft

- bought a lab DF 2.1

- and bought 3 dozen different balls for "experimenting"

all while saving for a wedding. I might be doing this wrong

 

You are clearly winning!  Congratulations!

If your wedding is being held on an amazing golf course, then you have won the lottery!  The future wife is clearly a keeper!

[RoyN]

9 hours ago, Cls98 said:

MAY HAVE just:

- got fitted for a new driver shaft

- bought a lab DF 2.1

- and bought 3 dozen different balls for "experimenting"

all while saving for a wedding. I might be doing this wrong

 

You are definitely saving for a wedding. She can't waste money for all the bells and whistles if there is no money to spend. You are just keeping the cost down! Average cost for a wedding in the US is almost $30k. Makes that LAB putter look like a thrift store find. Your investments will last longer than the wedding!

As long as she's not getting fitted for a new "shaft" by someone else and you didn't buy 3 dozen 8 balls of coke for experimenting, you are doing just fine! 

[Ghaige horne]

16 hours ago, RaRa Golf said:

Try weakening your grip a little.

A larger sized grip like a mid or jumbo and stiffer shaft will help more with a hook than a head change. 

Most new drivers have adjustable sleeves that you can use to set the face more open at address, so you shouldn't have too hard of a time finding one that you can adjust to your liking. 

I use extra stuff shafts but you’re right about the adjustment. Used it on my 3 wood and it made a world of difference. I’m gonna have to try the grip change though. 

[Bangsuk]

Hard to find Miura 3 iron cavity from 2013 to complete my set and tour issue stamped TVD-M grind. I have been eyeing it for 3 months . Wife is going to be pissed once she sees the usps and ups tracking.

Edited August 9 by Bangsuk

[Overspark07]

Just bought a used set of Sub 70 699 Pro irons! Scheduled to arrive Monday! So excited

[GolfSpy_BNG]

On 8/4/2024 at 2:02 PM, GolfSpy_BNG said:

Have bought a ton of stuff since my last post and won’t even bother posting them all as some haven’t even stayed long lol. 
 

2 biggies for me though. Titleist TSR2 7-wood and the beautiful Taylormade P790 Aged Copper iron heads to go with the Accra TZI 115x iron shafts, custom ferrules, and lamkin cross line 360 grips.  
 

Also gotta a feeling that this topic is gonna get spammed with some posts in the coming weeks!

Well I stumbled into a good thing. The p790’s take a collared ferrule and that makes any what the ferrules are that in ordered. I actually sold the TZI shafts before even installing them(ho’s gotta ho’). Lol

 

I actually ended up with steelfiber 95 R after a quick demo. There were others but this was the winner.  No numbers just feel and flight. Then the good luck. No need for a collared ferrule using .370 parallel shafts and sanding the tip a little to fit. A few shafting beads and I got to use my ferrules. 

[Josh Parker]

10 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said:

Well I stumbled into a good thing. The p790’s take a collared ferrule and that makes any what the ferrules are that in ordered. I actually sold the TZI shafts before even installing them(ho’s gotta ho’). Lol

 

I actually ended up with steelfiber 95 R after a quick demo. There were others but this was the winner.  No numbers just feel and flight. Then the good luck. No need for a collared ferrule using .370 parallel shafts and sanding the tip a little to fit. A few shafting beads and I got to use my ferrules. 

Nice!  

[Chas c]

Too much to probably accurately list!

Titleist TSR2 Driver - my old driver finally bit the dust, the shaft snapped right at the ferrule after a shot. Likely pre-existing damage based on my inspection, looks like the previous owner got pissed and hit something with it.
Paradym AI Smoke Irons - quite a change from my original set, more forgiving in most ways, and they fit me way better.
Odyssey Jailbird Cruiser putter - this thing SMOKES! My old putter had about 90 degrees of toe hang, this has 0 and fits my motion way better. Still not great at reading the greens, but on flat lies I can hole them from 20-30 feet pretty consistently.

[downlowkey]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy_BNG said:

No need for a collared ferrule using .370 parallel shafts and sanding the tip a little to fit. A few shafting beads and I got to use my ferrules. 

I’m considering putting a set of .370 parallels into my newest .355 Adams MB2 acquisition - can’t find the shaft I want in a taper tip. I think it’s fairly common for manufacturers to install that way for bulk shaft stock reasons and build flexibility; but they have a machine that works sort of like a pencil sharpener to make it very easy and uniform.

How tedious was the taper sanding process? Did you do it by hand or on a belt sander? I’m on the fence about sanding tips -vs- reaming the hosels.

[RaRa Golf]

6 hours ago, downlowkey said:

I’m considering putting a set of .370 parallels into my newest .355 Adams MB2 acquisition - can’t find the shaft I want in a taper tip. I think it’s fairly common for manufacturers to install that way for bulk shaft stock reasons and build flexibility; but they have a machine that works sort of like a pencil sharpener to make it very easy and uniform.

How tedious was the taper sanding process? Did you do it by hand or on a belt sander? I’m on the fence about sanding tips -vs- reaming the hosels.

I had to sand/grind tips and bore hosels when I built some wedges recently.

Definitely a PITA if you don't have proper sanding tools.

[GolfSpy_BNG]

7 hours ago, downlowkey said:

I’m considering putting a set of .370 parallels into my newest .355 Adams MB2 acquisition - can’t find the shaft I want in a taper tip. I think it’s fairly common for manufacturers to install that way for bulk shaft stock reasons and build flexibility; but they have a machine that works sort of like a pencil sharpener to make it very easy and uniform.

How tedious was the taper sanding process? Did you do it by hand or on a belt sander? I’m on the fence about sanding tips -vs- reaming the hosels.

I used a belt sander. It isn’t a ton to take off. Basically just 2/3 quick spins of the shaft on the belt sander with very light pressure for the bottom 1/8” of the tip.  The biggest thing for me was doing 1 spin then checking it and repeating until fit was right.  I’d assume by hand will be much more difficult or time consuming. 

[ZJeb67]

Got the Tommy impact #3.  Took off the old Winn grip, cut 3" taking it from 37.5" to 34.5".   Put on a Super Stroke 3.0 slim grip and grip weight. 

Will i putt any better? Time will tell

Did i have fun tinkering with a secondhand putter? Absolutely!

[Rob Person]

1 hour ago, ZJeb67 said:

Got the Tommy impact #3.  Took off the old Winn grip, cut 3" taking it from 37.5" to 34.5".   Put on a Super Stroke 3.0 slim grip and grip weight. 

Will i putt any better? Time will tell

Did i have fun tinkering with a secondhand putter? Absolutely!

Nice! All that is missing is a white shaft wrap and then you would have a storm trooper Edition

Edited August 10 by Rob Person

[Byrnzee]

I’ve been waiting for a chance to get back to Notre Dame to buy a new mallet putter cover. Finally got the opportunity today and was very happy with the selection in the pro shop. Ended up getting a classic ND monogrammed putter cover for my new Odyssey Mini Jailbird  

[Chubbs1991]

Couldnt help myself, Traded my Scotty Phantom 5.5s for brand new Taylormade Qi10 LS. 

[mpatrickriley]

The other day, I sent an on-course video of my driver swing to my coach. He liked almost all of what he saw in the swing, but commented that the way the shaft was moving in transition concerned them a bit. He wondered if experimenting with a stiffer shaft might be a good idea.

I took that as a good reason to add to my in-garage fitting bay, so that I have a few more options to play with:

[RaRa Golf]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

The other day, I sent an on-course video of my driver swing to my coach. He liked almost all of what he saw in the swing, but commented that the way the shaft was moving in transition concerned them a bit. He wondered if experimenting with a stiffer shaft might be a good idea.

I took that as a good reason to add to my in-garage fitting bay, so that I have a few more options to play with:

Colour me curious but...... How the H-E double hockey stick do you get a "Right Hand Only" driver shaft??

[dmaystro]

Been thinking about replacing my Callaway Rogue driver. You guys think the new drivers are gonna be worth it or should I wait for another “generation” of drivers in a few years? 
 

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

24 minutes ago, dmaystro said:

Been thinking about replacing my Callaway Rogue driver. You guys think the new drivers are gonna be worth it or should I wait for another “generation” of drivers in a few years? 
 

 

Find a place where you can swing the current crop of drivers. If the performance is better than your Rogue, pull the trigger. If it’s not, hold out for one that is. 

For me, I like trying new clubs and shafts and the various possibilities that are available, so while I rarely proceed with purchase, I repeat this process with regularity.

Good luck and happy hunting

[GolfSpy_APH]

On 8/8/2024 at 10:15 PM, Cls98 said:

MAY HAVE just:

- got fitted for a new driver shaft

- bought a lab DF 2.1

- and bought 3 dozen different balls for "experimenting"

all while saving for a wedding. I might be doing this wrong

 

Simply pre-investing. 

[buckpillar]

Picked up a dozen super stroke iron grips at the thrift store still in plastic 10.00

Quick release Vice clamp for my club repairs Home Depot 56.00

 

[Mhubek_19]

Checked out the local Eddy Watts when I was on vacation to see what they had in store and found a G410 3 hybrid to replace the 10+ year old hybrid I had been playing since high school. Hit 5 balls on the sim and knew it was time to retire the old boy.