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3 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Seems like I have waited forever for this. Cobra's Pars & Stripes special edition.

  So of course it arrives on the day of a tropical storm in the area.  Will that still stop me from giving it a go?      Stay tuned. 

 

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The headcover alone probably makes the buy worth it MY GOODNESS

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1 minute ago, Zimbo Slice 12 said:

The headcover alone probably makes the buy worth it MY GOODNESS

Actually, that is the worst part of it...before I hit a shot.  It is without a doubt the most impossible headcover I've ever dealt with to put back on.  It's way too small for the head, almost like it was built for a FW.   But it is cool looking, maybe it'll loosen up a bit over time.  But you can bet I won't be haphazardly putting it on while I'm standing on the cartpath, I'll make sure I'm on grass or it's in the bag. 

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10 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Actually, that is the worst part of it...before I hit a shot.  It is without a doubt the most impossible headcover I've ever dealt with to put back on.  It's way too small for the head, almost like it was built for a FW.   But it is cool looking, maybe it'll loosen up a bit over time.  But you can bet I won't be haphazardly putting it on while I'm standing on the cartpath, I'll make sure I'm on grass or it's in the bag. 

Yeah my Cobra SpeedZone Driver headcover was difficult at first but it does loosen up after a few rounds. That red, white, and blue is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'll be interested to hear your impressions, pards.
I picked up a pair of the Tifosi Seek FC from the Pro Shop yesterday morning, headed straight to the first tee and proceeded to chunk every approach shot on the first 4 holes. Took them off and hit everything fine afterward.
Planning a controlled test at the range this evening to determine if the issue was genuine lens refraction distortion _or_ just a really strange start to my round.

I’ve had that problem but w cheap sunglasses not the better ones.
I’ll play w Tifosi’s tomorrow.


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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
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4 hours ago, ole gray said:

I'll let you know how it goes.  Does yours have the Enliven golf lenses?

I’m not entirely sure - searching the style code on the box brings up the Enliven Golf Lens product page on the Tifosi Optics site.

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1 hour ago, Rickp said:

I’ve had that problem but w cheap sunglasses not the better ones.
I’ll play w Tifosi’s tomorrow.

I’ve generally had problems mixing golf and polarized lenses (even pricey options). The packaging mentions a “glare guard” lens coating. Maybe that’s the problem?

I just slipped them on to do a primary view distortion test and there is definitely some minor image movement.

Looking forward to hearing impressions from you both.

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On 7/31/2020 at 5:11 PM, Tpoole22 said:

Let me know how this works out for you. I just picked up a new Bettinardi today and have been considering a stability shaft. Any idea where I can get one at a decent price?

 

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23 hours ago, ole gray said:

I found out we have a store in Watkinsville 2.5 miles from my home.  I hopped in my pick em up truck and drove over there.  Sign in the window said not open to the public until further notice.  I caught a Lady coming back from lunch and she tried to get them to sell me a pair on the outside.  Well that didn't work out so she said order them from the web site. There is free shipping for orders over $25.00 and my shades cost $49.00.  Now it will be interesting on how long it will take my order to move 2.5 miles up the road. 😄

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36 minutes ago, GaDawg said:

"Now it will be interesting on how long it will take my order to move 2.5 miles up the road".USPS = United Slow Postal Service😲

 

Yea it was shipped yesterday but I haven't received it yet. Heck I could have walked down to the post office and picked that sucker up 😉

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I’ve had that problem but w cheap sunglasses not the better ones.
I’ll play w Tifosi’s tomorrow.


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Played wearing these Tifosis this morning. No problem at all, no distortion or issues. Shot 41 all my problems were off the Tee.


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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
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4 minutes ago, Rickp said:


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Played wearing these Tifosis this morning. No problem at all, no distortion or issues. Shot 41 all my problems were off the Tee.


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Good looking pair right there! 😍

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Good looking pair right there! 

Thanks, they have a Transition type lens and do get lighter to dark.


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Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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You all will get a kick out of this.  You know I purchased some Tifosi sunglasses Monday and there is a store in my city (Watkinsville, Ga.). They were shipped from Tifosi Monday.  I live 2.5 miles from the store.  I checked today and projected delivery date is Saturday. 😵  It shows they left town to head to Atlanta and then will head BACK to Watkinsville Saturday.  The USPS is messing with my patience. Now I could have paid $6.00 extra for two day shipping however I figured since the Tifosi Headquarters was in the town I lived in, I'd go with free shipping which they offer for orders over $25.00.    I guess the postal service gets pissed when you don't pay the extra bucks so they send your stuff around the state before it finally arrives.   

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You all will get a kick out of this.  You know I purchased some Tifosi sunglasses Monday and there is a store in my city (Watkinsville, Ga.). They were shipped from Tifosi Monday.  I live 2.5 miles from the store.  I checked today and projected delivery date is Saturday.   It shows they left town to head to Atlanta and then will head BACK to Watkinsville Saturday.  The USPS is messing with my patience. Now I could have paid $6.00 extra for two day shipping however I figured since the Tifosi Headquarters was in the town I lived in, I'd go with free shipping which they offer for orders over $25.00.    I guess the postal service gets pissed when you don't pay the extra bucks so they send your stuff around the state before it finally arrives.   

Gotta love it when that happens. Unfortunately it’s not uncommon.


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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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1 minute ago, yungkory said:

Huge thanks to @mr.hicksta for grabbing one of these for me and mailing it out to Hawaii. Couldn't find it locally, or online, anywhere that wasn't going to cost me a fortune. I can finally hold more than a baby bottles worth of water! #fullyrealizedcupholder

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26 minutes ago, yungkory said:

Huge thanks to @mr.hicksta for grabbing one of these for me and mailing it out to Hawaii. Couldn't find it locally, or online, anywhere that wasn't going to cost me a fortune. I can finally hold more than a baby bottles worth of water! #fullyrealizedcupholder

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35 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Next best thing to a new pair of kicks

I wouldn't go quite THAT far.

9 minutes ago, russtopherb said:

Josh is one helluva good dude.

One of the best!

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13 hours ago, yungkory said:

Huge thanks to @mr.hicksta for grabbing one of these for me and mailing it out to Hawaii. Couldn't find it locally, or online, anywhere that wasn't going to cost me a fortune. I can finally hold more than a baby bottles worth of water! #fullyrealizedcupholder

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I remember being personally insulted when I saw the shot glass sized holder they include with the cart, so I couldn't have you suffering out there! Happy to help brotha!!!

12 hours ago, russtopherb said:

Josh is one helluva good dude.

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Got a new putter grip and am in love. Had been struggling with the Sense Grip with distance control and it started to feel too small in my hands. Picked up a Tour Snsr 140cc, its awesome. It is a heavy grip, it helps offset the heavy head my putter has (395 gram head).

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6 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

I'm an unrepentant putter buyer. Over the years, I've been able to fit myself into a style of putter that works well for me, but I can't ever see myself settling on a single putter for the rest of my life. I just find putters interesting.

This year has been a very, very solid putting season for me. (I've gone on a dive into my putting stats starting with this post.) Last winter, I bought an Odyssey Stroke Lab R-Ball Slant Neck. I'm definitely a mallet guy, and with a pull being my most problematic miss, a bit of toe hang helps slow the rotation of the face. I also love the R-Ball alignment setup: not only does it help me set up on the proper line, but I use it during the stroke as well. Often, my image during my stroke is to imagine the rear ball passing through the "gate" of the alignment lines. That encourages the "held off" feel I want when I'm putting (I don't release the head).

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So why would I buy another putter? [insert maniacal laughter, because let's admit it, we're all a bit nuts here]

I have one objection to this putter: the sound is awful. High-pitching tingy noises annoy me in golf clubs. I know this is a nice putter, but that sound feels cheap to me. I can deal with it, but I certainly don't prefer it.

So the question: can I get the benefits of the R-Ball without the obnoxious noise? My go to putter last year was an Odyssey EXO Indianapolis Slant. We had some good times together, especially after I built a DIY Stroke Lab shaft for it with a Gravity Grip. It's a nice putter. Might see the course again sometime. The only thing it lacks is the alignment features of the R-Ball.

But what about this?

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This is the EXO Seven Mini Slant. I've had a Seven before and loved it; it's a head shape I already know I get along with. The Seven Mini, though, has that bar across the back. Anyone else seeing that the void space in the putter head creates an effect very similar to the R-Ball? I thought so too.

So now it was time to find a deal. The logical starting place was Callaway Pre-owned. Having learned a lesson before, I not only checked CPO's own website, but also their listings on eBay and Amazon. Turns out that right now, Amazon listing was the cheapest, at $133.

That's OK, but we can probably beat that, right?

So I scoured eBay for other sellers (nada). I bounced around to the various discount retailers (RBG, Dallas, Global, Hurricane). Nothing so far.

Then I hit 2nd Swing. BOOM! Their highest condition rating (9.5; mint) was going for $115. Adding tax, free shipping, we're up in the low $120s. One more step: search for coupon codes. I found a $20 off $100 code that worked.

Final price: $100.69 shipped.

[I'm so glad this forum exists. Where else can you tell a story like this and find anyone who cares?]

I have a love for putters as well. I thought I should be a mallet guy, since mallets are supposed to the most forgiving, but I have found myself to be a wide-blade guy. The only thing that is preventing me from buying a new putter is that my putting has been improving significantly with my Scotty Squareback, so I don't want to buy something new that will take it out of the starting lineup.

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13 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

I'm an unrepentant putter buyer. Over the years, I've been able to fit myself into a style of putter that works well for me, but I can't ever see myself settling on a single putter for the rest of my life. I just find putters too interesting.

This year has been a very, very solid putting season for me. (I've gone on a dive into my putting stats starting with this post.) Last winter, I bought an Odyssey Stroke Lab R-Ball Slant Neck. I'm definitely a mallet guy, and with a pull being my most problematic miss, a bit of toe hang helps slow the rotation of the face. I also love the R-Ball alignment setup: not only does it help me set up on the proper line, but I use it during the stroke as well. Often, my image during my stroke is to imagine the rear ball passing through the "gate" of the alignment lines. That encourages the "held off" feel I want when I'm putting (I don't release the head).

image.png

So why would I buy another putter? [insert maniacal laughter, because let's admit it, we're all a bit nuts here]

I have one objection to this putter: the sound is awful. High-pitching tingy noises annoy me in golf clubs. I know this is a nice putter, but that sound feels cheap to me. I can deal with it, but I certainly don't prefer it.

So the question: can I get the benefits of the R-Ball without the obnoxious noise? My go to putter last year was an Odyssey EXO Indianapolis Slant. We had some good times together, especially after I built a DIY Stroke Lab shaft for it with a Gravity Grip. It's a nice putter. Might see the course again sometime. The only thing it lacks is the alignment features of the R-Ball.

But what about this?

image.png

This is the EXO Seven Mini Slant. I've had a Seven before and loved it; it's a head shape I already know I get along with. The Seven Mini, though, has that bar across the back. Anyone else seeing that the void space in the putter head creates an effect very similar to the R-Ball? I thought so too.

So now it was time to find a deal. The logical starting place was Callaway Pre-owned. Having learned a lesson before, I not only checked CPO's own website, but also their listings on eBay and Amazon. Turns out that right now, the Amazon listing was the cheapest, at $133.

That's OK, but we can probably beat that, right?

So I scoured eBay for other sellers (nada). I bounced around to the various discount retailers (RBG, Dallas, Global, Hurricane). Nothing so far.

Then I hit 2nd Swing. BOOM! Their highest condition rating (9.5; mint) was going for $115. Adding tax, free shipping, we're up in the low $120s. One more step: search for coupon codes. I found a $20 off $100 code that worked.

Final price: $100.69 shipped.

[I'm so glad this forum exists. Where else can you tell a story like this and find anyone who cares?]

Great find! I definitely respect the hunt for a good deal!

Right Handed

Driver: 9° :cobra-small: Speedzone (HZRDUS Smoke Green 70g X-Stiff shaft)

2 Hybrid: 18° :tour-edge: Exotics EXS Pro (Evenflow Black 6.5) (2020 MGS Official Review here)

3/Driving Iron: 18° :Hogan: UiHi Iron (MMT Utility TX 105g shaft)

Irons: 4-GW :titelist-small: T100 irons (Nippon Modus 120 X-Stiff shafts) (2021 MGS Official Review here)

Wedges: 54° & 58° post-76102-0-38507100-1525284411_thumb.jpg TSW Forged (Dynamic Gold S300)

Putter: :EVNROLL: ER2B (2019 MGS Official Review here)

Ball: MAXFLI Tour X

Bag: :ping-small: Hoofer Lite

WITB thread here

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I'm an unrepentant putter buyer. Over the years, I've been able to fit myself into a style of putter that works well for me, but I can't ever see myself settling on a single putter for the rest of my life. I just find putters too interesting.
This year has been a very, very solid putting season for me. (I've gone on a dive into my putting stats starting with this post.) Last winter, I bought an Odyssey Stroke Lab R-Ball Slant Neck. I'm definitely a mallet guy, and with a pull being my most problematic miss, a bit of toe hang helps slow the rotation of the face. I also love the R-Ball alignment setup: not only does it help me set up on the proper line, but I use it during the stroke as well. Often, my image during my stroke is to imagine the rear ball passing through the "gate" of the alignment lines. That encourages the "held off" feel I want when I'm putting (I don't release the head).
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So why would I buy another putter? [insert maniacal laughter, because let's admit it, we're all a bit nuts here]
I have one objection to this putter: the sound is awful. High-pitching tingy noises annoy me in golf clubs. I know this is a nice putter, but that sound feels cheap to me. I can deal with it, but I certainly don't prefer it.
So the question: can I get the benefits of the R-Ball without the obnoxious noise? My go to putter last year was an Odyssey EXO Indianapolis Slant. We had some good times together, especially after I built a DIY Stroke Lab shaft for it with a Gravity Grip. It's a nice putter. Might see the course again sometime. The only thing it lacks is the alignment features of the R-Ball.
But what about this?
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This is the EXO Seven Mini Slant. I've had a Seven before and loved it; it's a head shape I already know I get along with. The Seven Mini, though, has that bar across the back. Anyone else seeing that the void space in the putter head creates an effect very similar to the R-Ball? I thought so too.
So now it was time to find a deal. The logical starting place was Callaway Pre-owned. Having learned a lesson before, I not only checked CPO's own website, but also their listings on eBay and Amazon. Turns out that right now, the Amazon listing was the cheapest, at $133.
That's OK, but we can probably beat that, right?
So I scoured eBay for other sellers (nada). I bounced around to the various discount retailers (RBG, Dallas, Global, Hurricane). Nothing so far.
Then I hit 2nd Swing. BOOM! Their highest condition rating (9.5; mint) was going for $115. Adding tax, free shipping, we're up in the low $120s. One more step: search for coupon codes. I found a $20 off $100 code that worked.
Final price: $100.69 shipped.
[i'm so glad this forum exists. Where else can you tell a story like this and find anyone who cares?]

This is how it is done!

Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

Backups:  :odyssey-small: Milled Collection RSX 2, :seemore-small: mFGP2, :cameron-small: Futura 5W

Member:  MGS Hitsquad since 2017697979773_DSCN2368(Custom).JPG.a1a25f5e430d9eebae93c5d652cbd4b9.JPG

 

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5 minutes ago, Thin2win said:

Reading that was almost like watching an episode of extreme couponing but with less tooth paste. I'm impressed. 

LOL. I will tell you my extreme couponing stories when we play our round on Sunday. Has to do with things like buying left handed clubs only for trade in purposes, etc.

Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s

Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver

Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft

Updated 07/15/2022
Driver:callaway-small: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex
Fairway Woods:callaway-small: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood
Irons:mizuno-small: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip
Wedges:ping-small: Glide 4.0 54 and 58
Putter:  :ping-small: PLD Custom Kushin 4

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I left some gloves a couple weeks ago so I was in need....found 4 Bionic gloves for $10/each. They normally sell got $24.

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Using Tour Edge Exotics EXS Driver w/ Mitsubishi Tense ck Blue regular shaft; Cobra King F8 4W & 6W w/Mitsubishi Tense ck Blue regular shaft; Tour Edge CVX 119 4 Hybrid , Irons 5-PW Wilson Staff D-7 w/Recoil 460 regular shafts; Cobra King wedges 50/54/58 & Bellum Winmore 707 putter.

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Driver: image.png.6ba1c8a254ad57aa05e527b74c2e04ba.png0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft

Fairways:  image.png.80321f01fc46450b6f428c7daf7b3471.png0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB  regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft

Hybrid: None in bag at the moment

IronsTitleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour

Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm).

Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or  ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707,   or Nike Method Core Drone  w/Evnroll Gravity Grip

Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). 

Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel

Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder

 

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If you saw my post in Got Problems you'll know our fridge is slowly killing itself, so this arvo after work I went and ordered a new one. It's an LG, which is what our current one is albeit with Kenmore labelling. If you're interested, this is the one:

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In the bag:
Driver: :titelist-small: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5
Fairway: :callaway-small: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5

Irons: :mizuno-small: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Wedges: :mizuno-small: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Putter :Sub70: Sycamore 005 Wide Blade
Bag: 
:Ogio: Alpha Convoy 514
Balls: :callaway-small: Chrome Soft X

Cart: :CaddyTek: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8


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