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

[ole gray]

4 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Uhoh just bought one on sale... My results TBD.

Looks like your new 5W is a clear winner vs the Cleveland!

The Hy-Wood is a great club so enjoy it!

[Geogolf007]

On 2/15/2023 at 7:50 AM, cnosil said:

Did you try it before you bought and did you see any improvements.   After hitting the 430s this year, I didn’t see any improvement over my 400 max.  If I was getting a new Ping, I would look toward the 425.  It’s loud but it seems to perform better for me, 

Yes I did. I tried the G410 and G425 and didn't like the acoustics. The G430 has improved the sound considerably and sounds a lot like the G400. I was getting about 5-7 yards more carry with the G430 over my G400.

[SteveGH7]

18 hours ago, ole gray said:

The Hy-Wood is a great club so enjoy it!

Agreed, I used a Hy-Wood last year and got some really good results from it.

[Grand Stranded]

On 3/4/2023 at 11:17 AM, cksurfdude said:

Uhoh just bought one on sale... My results TBD.

Looks like your new 5W is a clear winner vs the Cleveland!

You made a smart move buying the Hy-wood. It’s a terrific club. 
I struggle with FWs, but I’m stubborn as a mule so I keep trying to find clubs that work in that spot between my driver and 4H Nothing ever beats out the Hy-wood. I could (and probably should) just go D, Hy-w, 4h but I seem to be having some success with my 3HL… hopefully that continues. The Hy-wood is my go to though because how easy it is to hit from the turf.

An added benefit is the high ball flight you get. I’ve always loved hybrids, but I noticed as I got older my 18* or 19* 3H’s were going a nice distance, but I was hitting low screamers that ran out quite a bit. That was fine on a wide open hole, but it was a recipe for disaster when I needed to clear water or a waste area.
The Hy-wood seems to be the answer for me. I get a much higher flight with it than I do with both the 5W and a normal 3H.
As far as distance, I think it is just a little shorter than a well hit 5W, but your overall yardage with the Hy-wood should be much more consistent, and have less dispersion because of how easy it is to hit.

Edited March 5, 2023 by Grand Stranded

[cksurfdude]

6 hours ago, Grand Stranded said:

The Hy-wood is my go to though because how easy it is to hit from the turf.

...your overall yardage with the Hy-wood should be much more consistent, and have less dispersion because of how easy it is to hit.

That's all good stuff and exactly what I'm looking / hoping for!!

Been practicing with my 7W at the range, but not as confident (yet?) with it on the course.

[Grand Stranded]

38 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

That's all good stuff and exactly what I'm looking / hoping for!!

Been practicing with my 7W at the range, but not as confident (yet?) with it on the course.

Same exact thing with me and my 7W. I finally got one a few weeks ago, and I like it, but I feel less stress standing over the Hy-wood. 
Maybe I’m just not used to the 7W yet, but IMO the Hy-wood is just easier to hit.

[Merlin1313]

The 48* that I recently acquired is REALLY nice. It performed great on Saturday- now if the player behind it could get it dialed in a little bit better(yes I know it does actually take time), I'm thinkin it's gonna be deadly.

Oh yeah, and switching from the LS and giving the Chrome Soft X a try probably didn't help. The LS' are a LOT more workable and have a lot more greenside spin than I was used to. But I also know that the Paradym irons are lower spin (for me) than the Apex' I'm playing now so, to me, it made sense to give the X's a try. I also found that the X's  aren't as forgiving as the LS'. 

[Grand Stranded]

On 2/26/2023 at 9:30 PM, Grand Stranded said:

I took a few clubs from the top of my bag to PGASS today, so I could gauge my gapping and distances from my lowest FW down through my hybrids. I also wanted to see if my buddy who works there could tell me if I needed to adjust the settings on my Titleist 4&5 hybrids as their system is a little confusing to me. They’re really nice but I wondered if they were optimized. He did tweak the 24* a bit, and now it’s even better.

Everything went pretty well, and I left there very happy with my bag set up. I actually have 3 other clubs, a driver, Hy-wood and putter I also really like as backups. My irons are at least as good, probably better than anything else I’ve tried, and my wedges are really the best I’ve played.

My point? I’m in a rare place right now… I’m not looking to change a thing, and I have no interest in looking.
The only club that interested me, and the only new release I’ve tried was the 430 Max driver, and my 425 (albeit a new one with a higher loft) beat it out.

What am I going to do with all the money I’ll be saving?

 

On 2/26/2023 at 9:39 PM, Kenny B said:

Save it for next month.  

@Kenny Bknows me better than I know myself apparently.

 I PM’ed @cksurfdude earlier today and told him I hit the E722’s and a few other irons today. The PGASS has them on closout for $499 with KBS graphite shafts. I told him I’d have traded in my irons on the spot if they had a set in LH but alas they didn’t.
It seems I’ve become a certified club ho, because I couldn’t let that be the end of it. I had to go online, and well…. Just look at my updated signature below.

The 30 day money back guarantee was too tempting, and after all, it is “next month” Kenny!

Edited March 7, 2023 by Grand Stranded

[cksurfdude]

23 minutes ago, Grand Stranded said:

I had to go online, and well…. Just look at my updated signature below.

Love it .. YOLO my man!!!

[Merlin1313]

OK- I have a dilemma- The opportunity has presented itself to where I can get a new Driver(Paradym) or FW(Paradym).

I've been playing without a FW for a LONG time (except my UW). Do I really NEED a new driver? Probably not- but as well as I hit it at the fitters.... kinda makes me go ? I don't really NEED a new FW either but......I haven't really missed having a "FW" because if I can't hit the green on the longer par 5s, I'm in a really good spot for one of my wedges to get me close. At the same time, with the distance gain I saw with the driver, that could get me closer from the start and .... you get the point. But it MIGHT be nice to reach them in 2 or get even closer. So- what's y'alls thoughts? (Kinda like that - "You have $1200 to spend conversation we've got goin on).

Thanks for any/all input

Edited March 7, 2023 by Merlin1313

[null]

2 minutes ago, Merlin1313 said:

OK- I have a dilemma- The opportunity has presented itself to where I can get a new Driver(Paradym) or FW(Paradym).

I've been playing without a FW for a LONG time (except my UW). Do I really NEED a new driver? Probably not- but as well as I hit it at the fitters.... kinda makes me go ? I haven't really missed having a "FW" because if I can't hit the green on the longer par 5s, I'm in a really good spot for one of my wedges to get me close. At the same time, with the distance gain I saw with the driver, that could get me closer from the start and .... you get the point. But it MIGHT be nice to reach them in 2 or get even closer. So- what's y'alls thoughts? (Kinda like that - "You have $1200 to spend conversation we've got goin on).

Thanks for any/all input

Would need to know how much of an upgrade at driver we are talking here

[Merlin1313]

1 minute ago, Golfspy_Lukes said:

Would need to know how much of an upgrade at driver we are talking here

Going from a Rogue ST Max (last years' model) to the new standard Paradym- same loft etc.......

[null]

22 minutes ago, Merlin1313 said:

Going from a Rogue ST Max (last years' model) to the new standard Paradym- same loft etc.......

In that case idean towards a fairway wood.  If you struge off the deck with one, you could go for more of a 4 or 5 wood 

[Scotty J]

Unquestionably go with the four wood, spot on. I haven't had a 3 wood for years but I do have a five and seven wood.

With a 4 wood, correct shaft, and that new head you will love the results.

[Bang60]

1 hour ago, Merlin1313 said:

OK- I have a dilemma- The opportunity has presented itself to where I can get a new Driver(Paradym) or FW(Paradym).

I've been playing without a FW for a LONG time (except my UW). Do I really NEED a new driver? Probably not- but as well as I hit it at the fitters.... kinda makes me go ? I don't really NEED a new FW either but......I haven't really missed having a "FW" because if I can't hit the green on the longer par 5s, I'm in a really good spot for one of my wedges to get me close. At the same time, with the distance gain I saw with the driver, that could get me closer from the start and .... you get the point. But it MIGHT be nice to reach them in 2 or get even closer. So- what's y'alls thoughts? (Kinda like that - "You have $1200 to spend conversation we've got goin on).

Thanks for any/all input

For me I’d want a 20% increase in distance and 20% improvement in dispersion, 4-5 wood is the only choice imho…

[ejgaudette]

Finally got these beauties in yesterday, and now can't wait for the season. Went Ping Glide 4.0 50/54/58 all two flat, with the wide sole on the 54 with 14 bounce and thin sole 6 bounce on the 58. Feeling this will give some versatility around the greens and tried to base it a bit on the online fit from Vokey, which suggested a more full bounce 54 and then more versatility with the low bounce 58 with toe and heel relief. Most excited for better gapping, as the Hogans was a 52 bent to 51 but I felt it creeped back to 52 and in testing recently I had about a 20 to 23 yard gap, so the 50 should close that nicely. Finally, have to go with the Pings as I play almost always in the morning sweeping the dew, so the hydro pearl finish is a game changer for retaining spin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[IndyBonzo]

I recently bought two shafts to try in driver:  Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45-A at 44.5" pured from Dallas Golf (for an OttoPhlex test) and a duplicate used Fujikura Motore X F1 6-S to cut down and see what happens to dispersion.

Also took advantage of the first time customer discount and ordered a dozen OnCore Vero X1 balls to try after reading about them here!

[Old Codger]

Went back to an Epic Speed after playing around with a couple other drivers.  Got along well with the last one, but just had to satisfy the "itch".  Glad to be back.  She and I are getting along quite well.

Also picked up a couple Epic SuperHybrids.  Great performers!  

Currently dealing on some different irons and putter.  If things happen, will complete a sig with the new line up.  Right now, stuck the 1985 Eye 2's in the bag and they are performing as well as they ever have over the years.  3 birds this morning and took $1.50 from the other old coots!!!  The "fancy pants" T300's I recently got are already down the road.  So, been switching between the Eye 2's and my set of BeCu Eye 2+'s.  

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Not really what have I bought lately, but won a shaft giveaway on Instagram and just got in the mail a PX HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 60 6.0. Going to have it built up hopefully this weekend and then compare it against my current driver gamer which is the Tensei AV Raw White. Both are low launch low spin shafts, so in my head they will perform similarly, but the PX is counterbalanced so should have a bit of a different feel. Looking forward to seeing how it works!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

8 hours ago, ejgaudette said:

Finally got these beauties in yesterday, and now can't wait for the season. Went Ping Glide 4.0 50/54/58 all two flat, with the wide sole on the 54 with 14 bounce and thin sole 6 bounce on the 58. Feeling this will give some versatility around the greens and tried to base it a bit on the online fit from Vokey, which suggested a more full bounce 54 and then more versatility with the low bounce 58 with toe and heel relief. Most excited for better gapping, as the Hogans was a 52 bent to 51 but I felt it creeped back to 52 and in testing recently I had about a 20 to 23 yard gap, so the 50 should close that nicely. Finally, have to go with the Pings as I play almost always in the morning sweeping the dew, so the hydro pearl finish is a game changer for retaining spin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beauties! Can't wait to hear how they perform for you!

[Syks7]

On 3/3/2023 at 9:12 AM, berkeleybob said:

Wouldn’t mind pics of the finished work.

Ask and ye shall receive.  They're pretty loud, but I dig it.  More importantly, they look cool and make me feel cool. 

 

[Merlin1313]

6 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

Not really what have I bought lately, but won a shaft giveaway on Instagram and just got in the mail a PX HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 60 6.0. Going to have it built up hopefully this weekend and then compare it against my current driver gamer which is the Tensei AV Raw White. Both are low launch low spin shafts, so in my head they will perform similarly, but the PX is counterbalanced so should have a bit of a different feel. Looking forward to seeing how it works!

From what I've heard, the Blue is really smooth and has a great feel to it- I look forward to hearing how you like it

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Just now, Merlin1313 said:

From what I've heard, the Blue is really smooth and has a great feel to it- I look forward to hearing how you like it

That's what I read in reviews as well, I can't wait to try it out

[ArizonaLogan]

Went to my local PGA superstore on Sunday to compare my old irons to something else. On the launch monitors I was hitting the Tour Edge C722s the best, they were barely better than Callaway's 2021 Apex model and a decent bit better than other sets $700-$1000. Based on my previous club testing I am slightly biased against Callaway, so I ended up getting the C722s but it is possible I will return them in exchange for the Callaways. I will probably create another post with pictures if I end up getting the Callaways. Also, it would be my first time putting a Callaway club in the bag.

Edited March 13, 2023 by ArizonaLogan

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I went for a fitting today and after hitting balls for over an hour with different irons I decided to buy a set of Ping G425 irons.
I have been using Ping irons for a long time so I wanted to stay with Ping. The price was right too.

[Bang60]

4 hours ago, Old Codger said:

Went back to an Epic Speed after playing around with a couple other drivers.  Got along well with the last one, but just had to satisfy the "itch".  Glad to be back.  She and I are getting along quite well.

Also picked up a couple Epic SuperHybrids.  Great performers!  

Currently dealing on some different irons and putter.  If things happen, will complete an sig with the new line up.  Right now, stuck the 1985 Eye 2's in the bag and they are performing as well as they ever have over the years.  3 birds this morning and took $1.50 from the other old coots!!!  The "fancy pants" T300's I recently got are already down the road.  So, been switching between the Eye 2's and my set of BeCu Eye 2+'s.  

Haha have to agree with that “fancy pants” as I had the T200’s for 3 weeks and gone, if you don’t perform your out lol wish I had your Eye 2’s..

[Grand Stranded]

3 hours ago, ArizonaLogan said:

Went to my local PGA superstore on Sunday to compare my old irons to something else. On the launch monitors I was hitting the Tour Edge C722s the best, they were barely better than Callaway's 2021 Apex model and a decent bit better than other sets $700-$1000. Based on my previous club testing I am slightly biased against Callaway, so I ended up getting the C722s but I will likely return them in exchange for the Callaways. Below are a few stats from the launch monitors and opinions created from a 9 hole test round:

• C722 7 iron spins less at 5000rpm vs 6000rpm from my current 7 iron. This causes more roll out from the ball than I would like.
• C722 7 iron has 27.5 degrees of loft vs my current 7 at 33 degrees. Creating a considerably lower flight while adding more distance.
• I usually hit my current 7 iron 165-180 yards depending on if I hit soft or "full". The C722 7 iron was favoring the 170-180 side of that range.
• The thicker sole C722 is harder to hit off of dry dormant rough grass here in AZ.
• The C722s don't sound or fell as good as my current irons. It was hard to tell sound and feel in the store so I don't know about sound or feel compared to the Callaways,

I will probably create another post with pictures if I end up getting the Callaways. Also, it would be my first time putting a Callaway club in the bag.

What shafts do you have in the C722’s?

I have KBS graphite in my E722’s and I’m getting a nice high ball flight along with really good distance.

[Merlin1313]

Hey Y'all- We have an update- My irons were shipped today and are theoretically going to be here tomorrow before 7:00 PM. Looks like my weekend round (weather permitting) will be with the NEW ones!!!!!!!

[Merlin1313]

12 minutes ago, Grand Stranded said:

What shafts do you have in the C722’s?

I have KBS graphite in my E722’s and I’m getting a nice high ball flight along with really good distance.

@ArizonaLoganCome to the DARK side (notice my signature-I'm ever so SLIGHTLY biased)- . I really like my Apex' but they're going on the sale block in the morning.

Edited March 9, 2023 by Merlin1313

[ArizonaLogan]

2 hours ago, Grand Stranded said:

What shafts do you have in the C722’s?

I have KBS graphite in my E722’s and I’m getting a nice high ball flight along with really good distance.

True Temper Elevate 95 steel stiff.  I don't usually opt for different shafts other than the factory options.

Edited March 9, 2023 by ArizonaLogan