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

[azstu324]

2 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... I have played so many DI type irons and the Cobra might be one of the most versatile of all I have played only beat by the DHY. You know how the first time you hit a club it can leave a lasting impression? I drove a 310 yd par 4 the very first time I hit my King Utility. Conditions were dry and fast in LA and I landed right on the 100yd marker, a big concrete square in the middle of the fairway. Ball probably bounced 15ft in the air LOL and I had to apologize to the guys on the green because those using a driver wait for the green to clear. But carrying it 210 and the middle of the fairway was love at first hit for me. 

... Good luck with yours! 

That's definitely encouraging. As a Cobra fanboy I always seem to have at least 1 Cobra club in play. I still can't find a 3 wood that feels, sounds, and performs better than my F6. With a Diamana Kai'li 80g it's a perfect pairing. It only plays about 15 yds behind my 8.5° sim MAX but it's silly straight and very workable when I don't need as much distance. 

Just some quick numbers with the monitors at PGATSSwith the stock shaft, I was hitting some nice low laser beam shots with the UDI carrying an avg of 223 yds with about 9 yds of roll at 19.5°. I put a graphite shaft with little looser torque setting and a softer tip section with +.5" length added. I'm hoping to squeeze a few more yds out while increasing spin a hair and maybe even find a little more height. I'll find out if my formula pays off tonight when I take it back to test. 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

On 10/21/2021 at 6:13 AM, Hobert said:

I know its only been 8 hours, and that you may be sleeping since it is early on the west coast, but we need an update! Trying to live vicariously through others... 

Ventus blue 6s driver for my Max LS and 8s hb for my super hybrid courtesy of Bort Golf. Thanks @dlow206for the build. Excited to take these out for a test run. Super fast turnaround time too  

[RichL85]

Arrived yesterday. Looks good with the driver update for me. 

[Berg Ryman]

Literally today spent the most I ever have ever spent on golf clubs, but new irons and wedges are ordered. Mizuno 921 HM Pro 4-W, and 3 HI Toe Raw from TM

[Cblade]

Because I'm on a budget with two daughters in the university and one in a private h.s. I buy component and used clubs.

I recently bought a component 4 wood head, and 4 hybrid and shafts from Monark to add to my 7 wood. I also picked up a decent Ping O-blade for $25 on ebay. I am building a long driver that I had sitting around and hope to get to 125 mph to use on a few holes on my home course. The rest of the time my 4 wood will be my tee off club.

[Micah T]

So woke up to pouring rain today in the valley so I had to cancel my tee time. Was wondering what I’d do all day when the golf shop called to say my order had arrived…

[Chip Strokes]

scotty cameron YSC shaft for my pro platinum refinish build 

 

[bens197]

I am a Sugarloaf Social club buff.  

The way they play the game is so appealing to me.  With friends, finding beauty in places we always don't look.

There is an appreciation for 90's and 2000's gear that I grew up with and occasionally, they drop releases that I cannot resist.  They got me for two wood covers and a putter cover.  Hoping they arrive this week

 

[Grand Stranded]

On 10/6/2021 at 9:10 AM, ejgaudette said:

I am really tempted on this one too. I am thinking of going back to something more forgiving as my iron play is easily the weakest part of my game. Kinda feeling over the i500s right now plus at that price I could get them with MMTs, which are too light but sell those, get a heavier graphite option in there an get things close to a wash. Anyone know how forgiving the new 0211s are?

I have owned both the ‘19 and ‘21 versions, and they were two completely different sets as far as lofts. The new ones are much stronger lofted.
The most common comps you’ll find are the TM 790 and somewhere between the Ping i and G series. Personally I thought the forgiveness and distance claims were overrated, as I found them nowhere near a G series iron, and had difficulty getting high enough launch with them.  The 0311 XPs are a much better fit for me.

For a player at your level they’re tough to beat though. I’d bet you’ll probably love them, they were just a little too much club for me.

EDIT   I just got all caught up in this thread, and see you went with Mizuno. Congrats, and hit ‘em well…

Edited October 30, 2021 by Grand Stranded

[Kenny B]

On 10/8/2021 at 7:01 AM, Kenny B said:

I'm picking up a sleeve at the course when I play tomorrow.  The Tour Soft was my winter ball last year, and the ProV1x was my summer ball.  

I am wondering if the Tour Speed could be the ball I play all year.

The Tour Speed is a nice ball, but I won't be playing it this winter.  My wife received a sleeve of balls as swag for playing in a Walla Walla Veterans tournament last week; Callaway Warbird 2.0 with their logo... appropriate ball for the logo!!  I tried them this week and was really impressed for a 2-piece ball.  It gives me a much higher ball flight which I need, and with it more distance than I hit a PV1x.  Surprisingly, around the green it has enough spin for my short game.  Just ordered 2 dozen.  Hope they work well when it gets cold outside.

[Grand Stranded]

On 10/14/2021 at 8:37 PM, Chip Strokes said:

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 

Have you decided who you want to do it? Someone local?

[DiscipleofPenick]

9 hours ago, Kenny B said:

The Tour Speed is a nice ball, but I won't be playing it this winter.  My wife received a sleeve of balls as swag for playing in a Walla Walla Veterans tournament last week; Callaway Warbird 2.0 with their logo... appropriate ball for the logo!!  I tried them this week and was really impressed for a 2-piece ball.  It gives me a much higher ball flight which I need, and with it more distance than I hit a PV1x.  Surprisingly, around the green it has enough spin for my short game.  Just ordered 2 dozen.  Hope they work well when it gets cold outside.

I have a conspiracy theory that these are just Top Flite stamped with a Callaway logo.

[ejgaudette]

9 hours ago, Grand Stranded said:

I have owned both the ‘19 and ‘21 versions, and they were two completely different sets as far as lofts. The new ones are much stronger lofted.
The most common comps you’ll find are the TM 790 and somewhere between the Ping i and G series. Personally I thought the forgiveness and distance claims were overrated, as I found them nowhere near a G series iron, and had difficulty getting high enough launch with them.  The 0311 XPs are a much better fit for me.

For a player at your level they’re tough to beat though. I’d bet you’ll probably love them, they were just a little too much club for me.

EDIT   I just got all caught up in this thread, and see you went with Mizuno. Congrats, and hit ‘em well…

Thanks yeah got a good deal on a used set.

[Kenny B]

2 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

I have a conspiracy theory that these are just Top Flite stamped with a Callaway logo.

The Warbird 2.0 has the HEX dimple pattern as the other HEX offerings from Callaway.  The difference I noticed is that the Warbird 2.0 is much firmer, but not clicky.  I found that the HEX Soft ball is 35 compression and the Warbird 2.0 is 90.  What I haven't found is the difference between the Warbird 2.0 and the original Warbird.

[Chip Strokes]

12 hours ago, Grand Stranded said:

Have you decided who you want to do it? Someone local?

the scotty is gonna go to NorCal putters. they have the closest finish to the original pro platinum that i’ve found. 

i’m still undecided on the irons though. 

[bens197]

My goodness I love how these turned out.  Hitting me in the nostalgia feels with the 975D era.

 

[sirchunksalot]

37 minutes ago, bens197 said:

My goodness I love how these turned out.  Hitting me in the nostalgia feels with the 975D era.

 

Those look good in the bag paired with those Hogan's. 

[chisag]

40 minutes ago, bens197 said:

My goodness I love how these turned out.  Hitting me in the nostalgia feels with the 975D era.

 

 

... Sweet! I played with a guy playing a 975D and the EI70 shaft. Says he bought it about 10 yrs ago and hasn't found anything better. Too much shaft for his swing as well as needing a more forgiving head but he was happy with his driver and that counts for something. I told him how this was THE set up back in the day until Graphite Design YS7/6 move up a flex and installed 1.5" only took over as the Hot Setup. Nobody was offering after market shafts in their drivers Titleist started stocking the 975D with the EI70 and elite player could buy the EI70 Tour played by DLIII. I miss those days.

[bens197]

53 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... Sweet! I played with a guy playing a 975D and the EI70 shaft. Says he bought it about 10 yrs ago and hasn't found anything better. Too much shaft for his swing as well as needing a more forgiving head but he was happy with his driver and that counts for something. I told him how this was THE set up back in the day until Graphite Design YS7/6 move up a flex and installed 1.5" only took over as the Hot Setup. Nobody was offering after market shafts in their drivers Titleist started stocking the 975D with the EI70 and elite player could buy the EI70 Tour played by DLIII. I miss those days.

The EI70 felt so good it was as if they were made for each other. 

Now that you mention DL3, I want to say he was a 976R guy…

[chisag]

25 minutes ago, bens197 said:

The EI70 felt so good it was as if they were made for each other. 

Now that you mention DL3, I want to say he was a 976R guy…

 

... DLIII was one of the last to play persimmon drivers so you could be correct but they all started with the 975D before Titleist started making different heads. I remember Billy Andrade playing one of the smaller heads too. 

[fozcycle]

Purchased 4 dozen Maxfli Tour Yellow balls(previous year) for $90(2 doz/$45).

I really like the previous version so don’t mind stocking up.

The best ball on the market that doesn’t say Titleist!

[RollingGreens]

56 minutes ago, fozcycle said:

Purchased 4 dozen Maxfli Tour Yellow balls(previous year) for $90(2 doz/$45).

I really like the previous version so don’t mind stocking up.

The best ball on the market that doesn’t say Titleist!

That is a tough price, creeping up their in the premium price range

[bens197]

6 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... DLIII was one of the last to play persimmon drivers so you could be correct but they all started with the 975D before Titleist started making different heads. I remember Billy Andrade playing one of the smaller heads too. 

I completely forgot about Andrade. 
 

The change is still fascinating to me. While 1997 doesn’t feel too long ago there were plenty of persimmon holdouts. I was watching a video of Justin Leonard teeing off in the ‘97 PGA.  They were commenting on how switching to a metal driver changed his game. 
 

It was most likely a TM burner or Callaway Warbird but he was topping out at 260. Not too shabby. 

[DiscipleofPenick]

5 hours ago, fozcycle said:

Purchased 4 dozen Maxfli Tour Yellow balls(previous year) for $90(2 doz/$45).

I really like the previous version so don’t mind stocking up.

The best ball on the market that doesn’t say Titleist!

I grabbed these too. At that price, and the fear of supply chain issues, I couldn't pass up giving them a try. Fall golf up here in Ohio, so they may wait till next season to try out.

[fozcycle]

15 hours ago, RollingGreens said:

That is a tough price, creeping up their in the premium price range

IDK, $22.50/dozen is a very good price for the best ball that does not say Titleist

[RollingGreens]

I definitely did not read it that way lol. I was thinking $45 a dozen My fault 

15 minutes ago, fozcycle said:

IDK, $22.50/dozen is a very good price for the best ball that does not say Titleist

 

[fozcycle]

6 minutes ago, RollingGreens said:

I definitely did not read it that way lol. I was thinking $45 a dozen My fault 

 

Yup, I bought 4 dozen of those little yellow balls.

[cnosil]

27 minutes ago, fozcycle said:

Yup, I bought 4 dozen of those little yellow balls.

Wonder if @Yellow Ballwill come visit his friends.

[chisag]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

Wonder if @Yellow Ballwill come visit his friends.

 

... Not a chance. Yellow ball is a loner ... a rebel. If he (or whatever gender neutral term he goes by) was a person he would be:

[Thin2win]

After some searching that involved a gun store, a fishing store and then finally a billiards store, found a good floor rack for use in my man cave /golf room. 

The cave :