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

[ILMgolfnut]

12 hours ago, ChiefMikeOfficer said:

 

Well, Luigi is here, and as expected, it's great quality. Definitely an underrated headcover/accessories company. A few days earlier, bought the Hulk for the exact same reason, not knowing Luigi would come next (the 5yo prefers Spiderman, but that cover looked a bit rough for his age -- did buy the Spidey ball marker for him, so he can settle for that). 

Don't remember if I shared these when they came in, but here's the new ones plus a couple past HFL purchases - Yoshi and Mikey are hybrids (I don't have a hybrid... So why did I buy them? Oh right, hoes don't discriminate).

I'm curious if HFL is actually paying for the rights to put those characters on head covers, or if they're just hoping to fly under the radar.

[Mrs. Golf]

I just pulled the trigger on a Callaway Paradym  x 7 FW. Gonna need to change shaft but deal was real good 

[Mrs. Golf]

I just pulled the trigger on a Callaway Paradym  x 7 FW. Gonna need to change shaft but deal was real good 

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

4 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

I'm curious if HFL is actually paying for the rights to put those characters on head covers, or if they're just hoping to fly under the radar.

Yea, it's hard to say, but they're definitely not alone in this space. Many of the cover / accessory companies claim things like "artistic representation" or "tribute", but who knows where the actual line is drawn between direct character vs. artistic/tribute, especially when they look pretty authentic like this (HFL is also in the UK, where things could be different?). Based on what I've seen, often the licensed ones tend to be higher production and need the actual designs approved, or so I've heard from some official partnerships at similar companies (not meaning mass-produced, but like 300 rather than 30); the lower production ones seem like they're often unlicensed, but also tend to have more creative designs. 

Other popular/formerly popular brands that do similar things: 

• American Flatsticks -- not a plug for them, definitely don't recommend them these days. But they claim that it's artistic representation directly in their descriptions (their Yoshi looks similarly authentic to HFL's). They've done Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss, Mario, South Park, lots of others. 
• Rocket (formerly Hole9Design) - not so much since they rebranded, but as H9, they had TMNT, Snoopy, etc., all pretty direct representations. 
• Swag - they used to knock competitors for not getting licenses when Swag did. They also might hold licenses for everything, but I'm basing it on what's in their listings. Their listings for WWE, KoolAid, and Topps/Garbage Pail Kids all say officially licensed, but the NES-themed covers don't say anything (except Street Fighter - they had a Capcom partnership for those). That includes some that look identical to the original games, like one of Mario on top of the flag in the original NES Mario game; others are clearly adapted toward their brand but still represent the characters in some way (like their skull logo dressed as the 1-up mushroom). 

Hatch (formerly Blue Birdie) does it a bit too, but nearly all of theirs are more clearly "based on", but not directly representing, the characters (like their old Toy Story covers are mostly based on the character outfits without showing the character directly, or their egg logo dressed to look like the Ninja Turtles). 

Edited May 8 by ChiefMikeOfficer

[StrokerAce]

hopefully these work out... I'm tired of going to the UPS store with returns.

[Burton29]

I recently embarked on a quest for the perfect driver, starting with Golftown in Calgary, AB. Now, hold your horses before you start waving those pitchforks; I know Golftown isn't the holy grail of fittings. But hey, I'm no newbie – I can crunch numbers and dissect data like a pro. With a solid background in building and a tech-savvy mindset, I figured I had this covered.

However, reality hit hard – nothing quite matched up to my current driver during the Golftown tests. The data was eerily similar, and the "fitter" seemed as lost as a ball in tall grass. Yet, amidst the sea of disappointment, the Ping G430 Max and the Titleist TSr2 showed some promise. They weren't blowing my beloved Callaway Epic Flash SZ out of the water, though. Sure, maybe the dispersion was slightly better, but shelling out over $900 Canadian for a driver that didn't scream "upgrade"? Nah, not for me.

Enter my hero – my dad. He offered to grease the wheels of my driver purchase. So, off I trotted to Modern Golf. Now, I've been down this road before when I got fitted for my trusty Mizuno 223 irons, and they're still doing me proud.

Now, before I spill the beans on my Modern Golf driver fitting experience, let's address the elephant in the room – indoor spin numbers. Yeah, even with those fancy Titleist RCT balls, they ain't as accurate as the GCQuad I was spoiled with at Golftown. But hey, let's roll with it.

So, let's spill the beans on my Modern Golf driver fitting adventure. Cue the drumroll, folks!

As soon as I stepped into the fitting bay, I noticed something different – more dramatic spin numbers, especially with the Cobra offerings. Now, here's the kicker: I hadn't swung any Cobra drivers at Golftown. The lineup at both spots consisted of the Callaway AI Smoke Max, Ping G430 Max 10K, and Taylormade Qi10 Max. And surprise, surprise – none of them were exactly spiking my spin numbers. But then, enter the Cobra Darkspeed X (and Max) – suddenly, we're talking serious spin.

The LinQ Blue shaft also just had a fantastic feel. I could feel it load and was working well with my swing.

Now, you might be wondering, "Why the heck was this guy after more spin?" Well, let me break it down for you. My trusty Callaway Epic Flash SZ had my spin numbers chilling below 2000RPMs. Now, with a clubhead speed just shy of 100MPH, I had this nagging feeling that I was leaving some small carry yardage on the table

So yeah, I was on a mission – more spin, more distance, more birdies. Let's do this!

And now, for the grand finale of my driver fitting saga!

Enter the hero of the day – the Cobra Darkspeed X. This bad boy was delivering a few extra MPH of ballspeed and packing on roughly 5-8 extra yards of carry distance. Talk about love at first swing! But hey, I'm not settling for "just enough" – I'm shooting for the stars here.

Now, let's address the elephant on the fairway – my poor aching bones and back weren't exactly in tip-top shape on fitting day. And to add insult to injury, my clubhead speed and ballspeed numbers weren't quite hitting their usual peak. Curse you, chilly Alberta springs!

But fear not, dear readers, for this is just the beginning of my quest for the ultimate driver. With the Cobra Darkspeed X showing some serious promise, I'm strapping in for the ride of my golfing life. Watch out, fairways – here I come!

[Pete Player]

Vice Pro Plus, 5doz.


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[MissionMan]

 

Collected this guy yesterday. Its a brush with a built in spray and a strong magnet so you can take it off your bag.

Edited May 8 by MissionMan

[GolfSpy_BNG]

47 minutes ago, MissionMan said:

 

Collected this guy yesterday. Its a brush with a built in spray and a strong magnet so you can take it off your bag.

I love mine.  I no longer need to carry a damp towel either. If the face doesn’t get a bunch of mud in the grooves I just spray the face with the brush and wipe it off with a towel.  Had it for about a year and honestly don’t know how I managed without it. 

[MissionMan]

4 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said:

I love mine.  I no longer need to carry a damp towel either. If the face doesn’t get a bunch of mud in the grooves I just spray the face with the brush and wipe it off with a towel.  Had it for about a year and honestly don’t know how I managed without it. 

Agree. I bought it when I saw a mate had one. A couple of other friends did the same. Pretty much sells itself

[Josh Parker]

1 hour ago, MissionMan said:

 

Collected this guy yesterday. Its a brush with a built in spray and a strong magnet so you can take it off your bag.

I really like mine, just wish I would have gotten the smaller one as well.  

[Notjustduffin]

Still thinking about some Stix clubs but affordability is key unfortunately. 

[Bubba1985]

28 minutes ago, Notjustduffin said:

Still thinking about some Stix clubs but affordability is key unfortunately. 

Gotta do what the rest of us do.. Put on a credit card or finance and get them sent to a buddies house..I got over $2k invested in my set up and my wife still thinks I have the top flight clubs I started with

[Notjustduffin]

2 minutes ago, Bubba1985 said:

Gotta do what the rest of us do.. Put on a credit card or finance and get them sent to a buddies house..I got over $2k invested in my set up and my wife still thinks I have the top flight clubs I started with

Lol I would but I only know a few guys here and they aren't that close . 

[Bubba1985]

Just now, Notjustduffin said:

Lol I would but I only know a few guys here and they aren't that close . 

I see ur problem..u gonna have to get creative

[KC Golf]

The RR guys had a mystery box sale for 3 gloves.  Same company that did our MGS Forum gloves.  A great deal.  Love their gloves.  

For those that were curious.  Here are the colours I got from the sale.

[10Hockey]

just got fitted and bought the new SM10 wedges, they are excellent !  Great feel, strong spin, and they flight a little lower which  helps my accuracy . The Titleist rep was very instrumental in getting the gaps correct. 

[KOG]

Just grabbed this TM MG3 wedge head as theyve been doing so well in the reviews and just felt like trying it. Paired it with KBS Ctaper lite shaft, BB&F Ferrule and gray Star sidewinder grip. Going out for its first round, well I leave in 5 mins.

Edited May 9 by KOG

[RaRa Golf]

Just found an Epic Flash driver for $60, and GBB Epic 3w for $50. Combo'd together for $100 CAD. 

Bought and paid for, just need to get my greasy mitts on them now. 

[KC Golf]

3 hours ago, KOG said:

Just grabbed this TM MG3 wedge head as theyve been doing so well in the reviews and just felt like trying it. Paired it with KBS Ctaper lite shaft, BB&F Ferrule and gray Star sidewinder grip. Going out for its first round, well I leave in 5 mins.

I bought the MG3 60 degree earlier this year.  Mostly because the MGS reviews. This wedge is really nice.  The MGS testing is spot on.  It’s a great lower launch (from other 60s), nice spin and versatile wedge.  Still trying to get used to the added bounce.  May look at a lower bounce version of the 60 degree for firm courses.

[Eltrain41]

Just picked up the Perfect Practice Mat XL, 15' range...the one w/ Dustin Johnson you've seen before. It's a bit thinner than I'd prefer so it can take on the little bit of a slope in your house. I'm rolling it on thin carpet and finding very minor inconsistencies for long range putts but I got it primarily to just dial in the 5-8' putts. And for that, it's been amazing. Just like knocking down free throws, I've hit 500 5-footers this past month and it's become routine. It has translated to the course as well. I stop thinking so much on the course and just get up and hit 'em straight in, with some force. So in a way, it's helped me 1-3 strokes per round already. It has a ramp so the ball will roll back to where you are, which is great. Again, wish the matt was a little thicker but overall it's a great pickup and has sizing options depending on how much room you have. Working at home, I use this thing every 1-2 hours just to get up and walk around....and knock down some putts. 

[RaRa Golf]

Well loved, but in great shape all things considered. For $100, not too shabby.

This was before I hit them with the magic eraser, I wanted to hit them in my net before I cleaned them. 

Both have Adila Rogue shafts, and the driver came with the headcover. 

[russtopherb]

19 minutes ago, RaRa Golf said:

Well loved, but in great shape all things considered. For $100, not too shabby.

This was before I hit them with the magic eraser, I wanted to hit them in my net before I cleaned them. 

Both have Adila Rogue shafts, and the driver came with the headcover. 

Solid, SOLID pickups for $100 total. Nice score.

[SCFlyGuy]

23 hours ago, MissionMan said:

 

Collected this guy yesterday. Its a brush with a built in spray and a strong magnet so you can take it off your bag.

I’ve got one in the mail.  I recently lost my Vessel branded one - which was nothing more than a standard brush with a cheap Vessel sticker slapped on it!! Mine may have been defective, but the magnet seemed to weaken after a year or so?  I looked down and noticed it was gone … tried to retrace my steps, but no luck.  But, I really liked it so I plunked down the $ and bought a replacement.  Solid product.  

PS - I also have the small (no water reservoir) version on all of my bags!

[Indy_Oz]

23 hours ago, MissionMan said:

 

Collected this guy yesterday. Its a brush with a built in spray and a strong magnet so you can take it off your bag.

I picked up one of those over winter. So far I really like it, but I have to remember to empty the water out before packing away the golf bag as it'll just slowly leak out. Otherwise, a great product.

[Indy_Oz]

Renewed my '7-Wood Mafia' membership, as my new-to-me Titleist TSR2 7W with Tensei AV White 75 X-stiff shaft arrived. Same shaft model, weight and flex as my TSR2 3-wood.

It replaces a Callaway Rogue ST Max 7W with Tensei AV Blue 65 S shaft. I wanted something with stiffer and heavier shaft to match the 3W feel and weight. I'm going to try hitting a few balls tomorrow and see how the muscle strain recovery is really going. A few swings with the TSR2 in the back yard felt ok, so fingers crossed I don't aggravate it.

Once I've confirmed this is the right 7W choice, it'll get the Rogue's spot in the bag. Can't wait to give it a hit.

I know someone in the forum said to message them when I sell the Rogue 7W. If that was you, DM me if still interested (I'll have another search through the forum for that discussion/exchange).

Edited May 9 by Indy_Oz
Added pics

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Because I never really learn

What this one has going for it, that the GoLo 6.5 never did, is that it feels amazing in my hands. 
My only question now is will it stay in the bag long enough to make it to Kingsmill? I guess we’ll see…

[Mr_BogeyPro]

On 5/8/2024 at 11:35 AM, kkeegan10 said:

Played a few rounds with some Chrome Tours our Callaway rep gave us. I really like them. Way better ball than the older Chrome Soft LS, which I suppose was Callaway's closest comparison to them. It's a great reaction off the club, and the spin I get around the greens with them is awesome. Not to mention that they are available in a ton of different patterns (triple track, trutrack, 360). 

Nice! How was the distance?

[Alan Scalzi]

Like 10$ on Amazon!

[Rob Person]

33 minutes ago, Alan Scalzi said:

Like 10$ on Amazon!

My cat would shred that in a heartbeat!