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

[TAGolf13]

18 minutes ago, Off Map Oscar said:

Finally found a driver for my travel bag. 

I hit the aerojet like wad recommended. Not terrible but my spin numbers were a little high.  They didn't have any different shafts or lofts other than a single used trade in. So I looked at a few others and settled on this one. I think  I hit it really well cause it's the same shaft in my gamer. Best part is it was super cheap. Got it for 190.

So my travel bag is finally complete.  Solid setup for sure.

 

 

I also went into the club pro shop to see how many credits I had available.  Turns out I had a lot. So using girl math these two were free

Srixon 5 wood. I've never gamed a 5er so gonna give it a whirl. 

And new shoes  

Never tired a travis Matthew anything before but these were comfortable and their selection was low. But had nothing else I needed to spend that credit on. 

 

Bag is already for my round at a new course tomorrow. Aside from the country clubs near by I've hit every course in the 3 counties nearest me. 

 

 

I don't usually splurge like this but I guess today was a real treat yourself kinda day.

Looks like you're good to go!

[Mdrnsamurai]

6 hours ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Ran to the pro shop at the club over lunch. I am in possession of the 56.12D one quick photo snapped with more to come this evening!

great wedge... you're gonna love that one... especially out of the sand...

[TJ Hall]

10 hours ago, taylorjonasher said:

I love my U505 - I picked up a 2 this winter. I use it quite frequently off the tee; it's my 215 - 230 club. I sometimes have a problem with overdrawing it, but when you flush one with it the sound is euphoric!

Early results with the U505 were very promising hitting into the net.  Very consistent start with this club!

[Rickp]

6 hours ago, RaRa Golf said:

Nice, but why is it backwards?............

looks OK to me

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Started breaking the new wedges in and MY GOODNESS, the feel on good strikes is so much better than the Snakebites. Absolutely buttery. Plenty of work needed to adjust to the clubs and the different lie angle, but was hitting some fantastic shots with them. Getting out on the course tomorrow and there will be some miss hits I am sure, but also will be some great ones. 

[IndyBonzo]

My summer romance with a technologically advanced putter, like most summer romances, flamed out when the novelty wore off, performance became less and less frequent, and the frustration built to a breaking point.  Ha.

Yeah, distance control on fast and undulating greens was a huge problem.  And I learned I do not handle lighter putters well.

I have been flirting again with several blades, all similar looking Newport/Anser designs with a plumber’s neck.  I even dragged this haggard old lady onto the course with me today and she performed well.  

That settled it   I am a blade man   (For now?)

The last couple days I went to the local shop and hit all the blades - LAB, Bettinardi, Scotty, Evenroll, Wilson, Ping, TM, Odyssey, Cleveland, etc.  (I know one should not hit a lady, but this is different.)

MGS blasphemy alert:  I am pretty certain that the tech in all of these top-line blade putters renders them equal for me.  Differences in performance seemed to boil down to personal preference for a soft face.  I found great results with the MGS #1 Evenroll blade.  And with Ping, and Odyssey, and Cleveland, etc.  Conclusion?  Spending a fortune is unlikely to make a difference in my putting right now.

Long-winded me got lucky and scored a brand new Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 with the All-In graphite shaft on the Bay for $100 under retail.

MGS reviewers raved about its HB Soft cousin in the ‘24 blade test, and I like the All-In graphite shaft, so … check!  If she cannot outperform the Odyssey Metal-X, then I will give the Old Dame Odyssey a facelift and put her semi-permanently back at my side, while hoping to recoup my investment in the new girl from Cleveland.

Man I hope this new relationship works out   Will report back!

 

 

Edited September 6 by IndyBonzo

[Off Map Oscar]

What putter were you running that let ya down?

[chisag]

2 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Started breaking the new wedges in and MY GOODNESS, the feel on good strikes is so much better than the Snakebites. Absolutely buttery.

 

... Hmmmm. If only someone had told you. 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

5 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Started breaking the new wedges in and MY GOODNESS, the feel on good strikes is so much better than the Snakebites. Absolutely buttery. Plenty of work needed to adjust to the clubs and the different lie angle, but was hitting some fantastic shots with them. Getting out on the course tomorrow and there will be some miss hits I am sure, but also will be some great ones. 

The sound they produce will turn heads out there!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

2 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... Hmmmm. If only someone had told you. 

LOL, I know. I’m only about a year late on heeding your advice

1 minute ago, Michael.Sandoval33 said:

The sound they produce will turn heads out there!

Hitting high, 5 yard draws with the 52. Was just beautiful to watch 

[IndyBonzo]

3 minutes ago, Off Map Oscar said:

What putter were you running that let ya down?

I don’t kiss and tell or speak ill of old flames, but yes I did have a fling with a LAB DF 2.1 stock putter, and after much soul-searching and reflection, we have mutually and amicably separated.  We both ask that the public respect our privacy during this difficult time. 

[chris51]

paradym ai smoke 3 hybrid improved my game tremendously i hit my second shot now 200 yard or more great on long par 4 and 5 sets me for a eagle occasionial and birdie most the time. score has went down tremendously due to that club. Also bought new putter grip super stroke 2.0 my putter feels amazing now goes great with a scotty camron 

[Indy_Oz]

37 minutes ago, IndyBonzo said:

My summer romance with a technologically advanced putter, like most summer romances, flamed out when the novelty wore off, performance became less and less frequent, and the frustration built to a breaking point.  Ha.

Yeah, distance control on fast and undulating greens was a huge problem.  And I learned I do not handle lighter putters well.

I have been flirting again with several blades, all similar looking Newport/Anser designs with a plumber’s neck.  I even dragged this haggard old lady onto the course with me today and she performed well.  

That settled it   I am a blade man   (For now?)

The last couple days I went to the local shop and hit all the blades - LAB, Bettinardi, Scotty, Evenroll, Wilson, Ping, TM, Odyssey, Cleveland, etc.  (I know one should not hit a lady, but this is different.)

MGS blasphemy alert:  I am pretty certain that the tech in all of these top-line blade putters renders them equal for me.  Differences in performance seemed to boil down to personal preference for a soft face.  I found great results with the MGS #1 Evenroll blade.  And with Ping, and Odyssey, and Cleveland, etc.  Conclusion?  Spending a fortune is unlikely to make a difference in my putting right now.

Long-winded me got lucky and scored a brand new Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 with the All-In graphite shaft on the Bay for $100 under retail.

MGS reviewers raved about its HB Soft cousin in the ‘24 blade test, and I like the All-In graphite shaft, so … check!  If she cannot outperform the Odyssey Metal-X, then I will give the Old Dame Odyssey a facelift and put her semi-permanently back at my side, while hoping to recoup my investment in the new girl from Cleveland.

Man I hope this new relationship works out   Will report back!

 

 

Nice score.

If you want to test a 35" Sik double-wide 'blade', I have one hanging up in my garage gathering dust. I can't see me going back to it anytime soon, so you're welcome to borrow it to test against your others. Just let me know.

[RyanGi]

2 hours ago, Off Map Oscar said:

 

And new shoes  

Never tired a travis Matthew anything before but these were comfortable and their selection was low. But had nothing else I needed to spend that credit on. 

 

 

Interested to hear what you think of those shoes. Please post!! I’ve been looking at them for myself…

[IndyBonzo]

4 minutes ago, Indy_Oz said:

Nice score.

If you want to test a 35" Sik double-wide 'blade', I have one hanging up in my garage gathering dust. I can't see me going back to it anytime soon, so you're welcome to borrow it to test against your others. Just let me know.

I accept your very kind offer @Indy_Oz!  Let’s chat via DM.

[Off Map Oscar]

2 hours ago, RyanGi said:

Interested to hear what you think of those shoes. Please post!! I’ve been looking at them for myself…

Will do. I wore out a set of puma ignites before these and just wearing them around the house to break in a little. I've noticed these are snugger in the arch. Fairly comfortable for sure  

[Off Map Oscar]

3 hours ago, IndyBonzo said:

I don’t kiss and tell or speak ill of old flames, but yes I did have a fling with a LAB DF 2.1 stock putter, and after much soul-searching and reflection, we have mutually and amicably separated.  We both ask that the public respect our privacy during this difficult time. 

I respect your candor in this difficult and trying time. I toyed with a df2.1 and couldn't get used to it. The DF3 well I have 2 of those now. And I want a link. 

[Mike10487]

17 hours ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Ran to the pro shop at the club over lunch. I am in possession of the 56.12D one quick photo snapped with more to come this evening!

It's backwards! 

[RaRa Golf]

10 hours ago, IndyBonzo said:

I don’t kiss and tell or speak ill of old flames, but yes I did have a fling with a LAB DF 2.1 stock putter, and after much soul-searching and reflection, we have mutually and amicably separated.  We both ask that the public respect our privacy during this difficult time. 

Damn... I love me some gossip, but I'll respect your privacy..

I began what seems to be a long term romance with my Ping Cadence putter. 

We're having a tiff right now while I have a fling with my A.I 2-ball, but I'm not sure how long that will last as I keep reminiscing about that Ping.

I have the TomCat model which is a center shafted, but if you were able to look down at a 2.1 without vomiting in your mouth a little, I'm sure you'd be able to get use to looking down at a center shafted blade..

Kidding aside, if you can find a Cadence in one of the bladed models, it's a fantastic feeling face, not quite "butter" but close enough, and the distance control is better than anything I've tried so far.  

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/first-look-ping-cadence-tr-putters/

[taylorjonasher]

17 hours ago, RaRa Golf said:

Nice, but why is it backwards?............

Yeah why is that wrong-handed?

[RyanGi]

I’m obviously not properly tuned for the aesthetics of golf…or maybe I’m just such a bad golfer I don’t care, but I’d swing a poached toad on a stick if it would make me one-put most of the holes!

[cnosil]

17 minutes ago, RyanGi said:

I’m obviously not properly tuned for the aesthetics of golf…or maybe I’m just such a bad golfer I don’t care, but I’d swing a poached toad on a stick if it would make me one-put most of the holes!

Manage expectations!  Even PGA pros don’t one putt most of their holes the best is slightly over 8 and 164th is just over 5.5.    This also would vary based on greens hit and proximity to the hole from approaches and chip shots.  Also look at your first putt distance and how the best players and players at your handicap level of. do from that distance; maybe you are doing better than you think

[RyanGi]

All I meant was I don’t see why some folks are so wrapped up with the aesthetics of a club, that’s all. If it works, it works. I’m just a utility player I guess!!

[cnosil]

12 minutes ago, RyanGi said:

All I meant was I don’t see why some folks are so wrapped up with the aesthetics of a club, that’s all. If it works, it works. I’m just a utility player I guess!!

Understand now; I am the same.   I don’t understand  the thought that how a clubs looks gives me confidence.  

[jdlesniak]

My Apex Ai300's were delivered to Club Champion today. I'm salivating waiting for the call/email to come pick them up.

Additionally, I purchased a Cobra Darkspeed 3H with some rewards I won at work. $270 club for $75! Very excited to get that into the bag. I'm hoping the 80g S flex works for me. My favorite club is the King Tec 5H with an 80g MMT shaft... it's almost tempting to swap the head even though the shaft is a little short. That shaft is wicked.

[MattF]

On 9/2/2024 at 8:42 AM, MattF said:

Sold my ShotScope X5 and used the money to buy a HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX 6.0 (Hulk shaft) for my driver.

Well, I took a punt and it paid off. The Hulk came in last night so I went to the range this morning. Swinging my normal swing, for the most part, I'm hitting the ball straight. The only time I sliced it was when I put a bad swing on it. Hit the 250 marker with one bounce and was regularly putting the balls into the trees at the back of the range which I lasered at 284.

[RyanGi]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

Understand now; I am the same.   I don’t understand  the thought that how a clubs looks gives me confidence.  

Not much gives me confidence when it comes to golf…certainly not how a club looks!! Maybe I’m still too new to have developed that skill?

 

1 hour ago, jdlesniak said:

My Apex Ai300's were delivered to Club Champion today. I'm salivating waiting for the call/email to come pick them up.

Additionally, I purchased a Cobra Darkspeed 3H with some rewards I won at work. $270 club for $75! Very excited to get that into the bag. I'm hoping the 80g S flex works for me. My favorite club is the King Tec 5H with an 80g MMT shaft... it's almost tempting to swap the head even though the shaft is a little short. That shaft is wicked.

I’m gaming the 80g MMT shafts in my new 699 v2s and couldn’t be happier with them. Great match for my swing!

[VernL4]

21 hours ago, Syks7 said:

I love buying used golf products from people that are as interested in the game as I am.   Could not have been a nicer guy.  He did a full setup, breakdown, and demo for me.   He was. Only selling this because he was one of the first people to buy alphard's new all in one unit (Cybercart).  It's seen a lot of use but is in great working order.   Bonus, the Tether follow system I thought looked kind of wonky is actually pretty amazing.   It's a really good piece of tech that works exceptionally well.   

Of course, I had to try it out when I got home.   So here you go.  

 

 

 

 

How long is the tether cord? I'm hoping it's long enough that the cart is not hitting your heels while you are walking.

[chisag]

1 hour ago, RyanGi said:

Not much gives me confidence when it comes to golf…certainly not how a club looks!! Maybe I’m still too new to have developed that skill?

 

... Such a good point. It is usually experience with clubs that shape our opinions. Taking irons as an example. I play a straight ball to soft draw and offset will not only produce slightly more draw tendencies but the look creates the illusion it will hook a lot. A thick top line, wider sole and a larger club head tells me the club will launch higher with less spin and be a little more difficult to control on anything less than full shots. A smaller club head also gets through this rough easier. A thin top line is almost always accompanied by a thinner sole so not only does it get through the ground better, it has a higher CG and will produce a lower more controllable trajectory. 

... So yea, it is a developed "skill" that you learn through personal experience. 

[cksurfdude]

On 9/2/2024 at 8:25 AM, cksurfdude said:

Update: someone responded late yesterday - no offer to add a dozen to the existing order, too late for them to cancel the order .. only option offered was return them all for a refund and then re-order using the promo. 

I don't know if it's free returns with Vice, will check their website and see what my friend wants to do...

Update 2: (a) order just shipped a full week later (but acknowledging that includes the US holiday weekend); and (b) three separate email requests for a return label have not been answered. 

Instead I received an email with two attachments: 1. PDF invoice which seems unnecessary since I got an email confirmation after the order was entered; and 2. a FIVE page T&C document.

Which seems very much totally completely unnecessary. No, didn't read it. 

I mention this because in the news recently was a story about an unfortunate man who died from food poisoning .. at a restaurant owned by a Disney affiliate. The family was suing .. but Disney filled for a dismissal based on - get this - the man, several years earlier, had signed up for a free one month trial of Disney+.

Within that Disney T&C that he (like all of us) accepted without looking at or reviewing was "Hold Harmless" language protecting Disney and all of its affiliates and subsidiaries. Forever. 

Well after that blew up in their faces they withdrew the motion for dismissal. 

Anyway, back to Vice. What legalese could possibly included in a T&C fur golf balls??? Well these better be mega super exceptional outstanding or it may be my one *and only* order from them.

Hers a link to a copy of their T&C that I received if you're curious...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n12SngP9_-H5rp8WhlYLddXvK8HjHwZI/view?usp=drivesdk

(K today's grumpy old man rant over.)