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

[Rickp]

38 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

So as September came close to an end I had FSA money left and really nothing to spend it on.  So I did what I was always tempted to do and went against my original eye Dr’s recommendation and ordered a pair of Single Vison prescription.  And would take my chances on things like reading a scorecard etc.   

Well they came in today and not only look great snd feel so much lighter they worked great on the range. No horrible fat contact. At least none that I could blame on the prescription. I definitely can’t wait to get out and try them on course and give an all around test.   
 

But I'm very happy with the results and looks as well. 
 

SportRX can’t be beat to work with.  Their opticians and experts were extremely helpful in selecting the style, size frame and specs.   Uploading my Script was very easy. 
 

You lost some weight!

[Golfspy_CG2]

1 minute ago, Rickp said:

You lost some weight!

Yep 70 pounds.  A combination of being in the hospital for 8 days with COVID (December/January) and discovering your AIC is 11.4 while you're there.   Kind of wakes you up and makes you make some changes.  I think I have gained about 8 pounds of it back since April, coming into the office every day and eating a bit more than I did for the first few months, but trying to maintain where I am now.

 

[Golfspy_CG2]

10 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

I was curious about the tint, so thank you for explaining that. It looks pretty cool, too. I wasn't sure if it was something that might help you track the ball better, or something else. 

Yeah, I meant to explain that in the first post and got called away.  It was nice to have that in-depth of discussion with him, definitely a Sunglass fitting     I only hit some 6 irons on the range and I could track them just fine. Unfortunately that's only about 140 yards      We'll see what happens with the driver all the way out there at 200 to 210...ha

[Rickp]

4 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yep 70 pounds.  A combination of being in the hospital for 8 days with COVID (December/January) and discovering your AIC is 11.4 while you're there.   Kind of wakes you up and makes you make some changes.  I think I have gained about 8 pounds of it back since April, coming into the office every day and eating a bit more than I did for the first few months, but trying to maintain where I am now.

 

Great on the 70lbs!!  11.4 A1C is definitely something to change!! I’m sure you got that down to manageable level.

[Golfspy_CG2]

1 hour ago, Rickp said:

Great on the 70lbs!!  11.4 A1C is definitely something to change!! I’m sure you got that down to manageable level.

Yep in my 3 and 6 month follow ups it was below 6 which is where the Dr. wanted to see it

cutting out the 5-6 Pepsi’s and 4 to 5 chocolate chip cookies a day  helped. 

[Rickp]

3 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yep in my 3 and 6 month follow ups it was below 6 which is where the Dr. wanted to see it

cutting out the 5-6 Pepsi’s and 4 to 5 chocolate chip cookies a day  helped. 

Below 6 is great!!  Now keep it there

[Chip Strokes]

picked up an early 2000s scotty cameron pro platinum newport that’s in pretty rough shape last night for…$100!!

it’s gonna get refinished this winter along with a set of mizuno mp33s 

[Hobert]

Took advantage of the sale on the headcover and grabbed the tee pouch while I was there 

[MaxEntropy]

On 10/12/2021 at 7:22 AM, MattF said:

Stand by, could be something big for me on Friday.

It's Friday....

Sock tethers are in place, in case you try to blow them off!

[dlow206]

For the wife of course

 

[Nolan220]

On 10/13/2021 at 11:46 PM, dlow206 said:

They finally came

 

 

 

 

How you like the jumbo max grips .. my buddy just switch to them said took a little bit to get used but loves them now 

[dlow206]

47 minutes ago, Nolan220 said:

How you like the jumbo max grips .. my buddy just switch to them said took a little bit to get used but loves them now 

I like them, they work well with the one plane swing system that i am working on. I don't even have big hands, but still like them. 

[ole gray]

I received my Evnroll ER2 Thursday that I ordered from @dlow206 and I'm a happy camper! Eric not only provides excellent customer service, he has knowledge to assist in selecting proper options for a correct fit.  Needless to say I would like to thank him and give him the well deserved attaboy he deserves.  If you're looking for a putter or whatever, you might want to run it by Eric first. 

[MattF]

16 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

It's Friday....

Sock tethers are in place, in case you try to blow them off!

Lace up your boots sunshine!

Played the game yesterday and I'm getting rid of the truck. I pick this up in 2 weeks.



2022 Kia Sportage Nightfall edition in Cherry Black. Clubs and cart fit in the back without the seats being put down. I'll post another thread when I actually get it...mods have already been bought for it.

[Nolan220]

20 minutes ago, ole gray said:

I received my Evnroll ER2 Thursday that I ordered from @dlow206 and I'm a happy camper! Eric not only provides excellent customer service, he has knowledge to assist in selecting proper options for a correct fit.  Needless to say I would like to thank him and give him the well deserved attaboy he deserves.  If you're looking for a putter or whatever, you might want to run it by Eric first. 

Second this got a BGT putter shaft from @dlow206 and was great answered all my questions about the install and fitting.

[Thin2win]

6 hours ago, ole gray said:

I received my Evnroll ER2 Thursday that I ordered from @dlow206 and I'm a happy camper! Eric not only provides excellent customer service, he has knowledge to assist in selecting proper options for a correct fit.  Needless to say I would like to thank him and give him the well deserved attaboy he deserves.  If you're looking for a putter or whatever, you might want to run it by Eric first. 

Eric, also known as Derrick?

[dlow206]

7 hours ago, ole gray said:

I received my Evnroll ER2 Thursday that I ordered from @dlow206 and I'm a happy camper! Eric not only provides excellent customer service, he has knowledge to assist in selecting proper options for a correct fit.  Needless to say I would like to thank him and give him the well deserved attaboy he deserves.  If you're looking for a putter or whatever, you might want to run it by Eric first. 

 

6 hours ago, Nolan220 said:

Second this got a BGT putter shaft from @dlow206 and was great answered all my questions about the install and fitting.

Thanks guys for the support. My business is small, but starting to take off. Feel free to reach out, especially if you are looking for shafts. 

43 minutes ago, Thin2win said:

Eric, also known as Derrick?

Derrick, Derek, Eric, its all fine lol. 

[RichL85]

Long story short, had to make two separate orders and do a return, took longer than I wanted, but they are now installed. Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 in the irons and Modus3 Wedge 115 in the wedges. Very happy with them. Also ordered the MGS headcover yesterday to go on my new driver. 

[PMookie]

Used some Amex points and $20 Dick’s Sporting Goods cash to get 2 dozen Srixon Z Stars.  

[ole gray]

7 hours ago, Thin2win said:

Eric, also known as Derrick?

 Dayuuuuummmmm  sorry Eric,,,, er I mean Derrick.   Getting old ain't for sissies.... 

[Rickp]

New Golf Towel!!  SWMBO bought it for me for my upcoming birthday!  75

[dlow206]

This is what happens when you buy a crappy aftermarket weight

Now on a search for actual oem weights

[cnosil]

32 minutes ago, dlow206 said:

This is what happens when you buy a crappy aftermarket weight

Now on a search for actual oem weights

You've had your issues recently;  hope it turns around for you.

[dlow206]

2 hours ago, cnosil said:

You've had your issues recently;  hope it turns around for you.

Yeah, did something even worse today. shaking my head

[MattF]

10 hours ago, dlow206 said:

Yeah, did something even worse today. shaking my head

No No NO, you can not drop that without an explanation...unless it's personal, then carry on.

[DiscipleofPenick]

On 10/14/2021 at 4:59 PM, DiscipleofPenick said:

DSG is closing out the 2019 Maxfli Tour online (maybe in store if you're lucky) @ 2 for $45 with free shipping. I grabbed 2 doz yellow. After the good reviews of both the 19 and 21 versions on MGS, I figure it was time to try these.

I worked for DSG from 04-07, so there house stuff or "exclusives" were usually not great quality products. Really meant to be high margin products. Though occasionally there were some nice Walter Hagen branded stuff. This was also in the era that we would have 5 different TaylorMade drivers on the sales floor. Given their relationship with TaylorMade, both Pittsburgh based, I have a theory this ball may be very similar to previous TM offerings. If TM sold them the name, is it possible done technology ora patent came along with it?

 

 

So I got the balls today, and I noticed two patent numbers on the back of the box. I looked these up (I do this kind of research for work) and if you don't believe me the US Patent Office is free to use.

8,557,947 - This patent applicant was Hanson Group LLC, based in Duluth, Georgia & the current assignee is Foremost Golf Mfg.

D792,535 - Also a Foremost patent, this one is for the design of a golf ball. This patent was filed in 2016, which predates the DSG Maxfli by a few years. 

I wonder what other balls were made under this patent? I don't think it's a surprise that Foremost is the manufacturer, and I think MGS even states that in the ball lab articles. Does anyone have a list of all the major brand balls produced by Foremost?

Edited October 18, 2021 by DiscipleofPenick
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[Chip Strokes]

old scotty came in today. overall the head is in good shape, it just needs some love. 

the shaft is a different story. 

im gonna have it refinished this winter. 

 

[dlow206]

6 hours ago, MattF said:

No No NO, you can not drop that without an explanation...unless it's personal, then carry on.

Its not personal like that, just wrecked them doing some club building work.

Moving on, simplifying my wedge strategy going forward. 

[Hobert]

2 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

So I got the balls today, and I noticed two patent numbers on the back of the box. I looked these up (I do this kind of research for work) and if you don't believe me the US Patent Office is free to use.

 

Nice! I used to be a patent litigator and handle intellectual property matters in my current in-house position.

[NRJyzr]

3 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

This patent applicant was Hanson Group LLC, based in Duluth, Georgia 

If it were South Carolina, I'd say mystery solved. 

Where is Bridgestone's plant in the south?  Not remembering...

edit:  Hanson Group LLC works in specialty urethane systems.  Greenville SC is only a couple hours away (where Dunlop Sports was/is).  And Covington GA, where Bridgestone now has a presence, is pretty close...

Edited October 18, 2021 by NRJyzr