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

[PMookie]

5 hours ago, yungkory said:

Played in a scramble on Wednesday and was using up the leftover BX that I had. I quickly remembered why I went back to the V1x personally, I just can't get enough spin on the BX around the greens. If you end up sticking with the BX lmk, I got probably 2doz left that I'll sell you on the low, or trade you for V1x if you got a supply!

Old BX?  If so, I didn’t care for those either. 

[Micah T]

Picked up a dozen each of:

Z-Star diamond

Tour BX

CS xls

They’ll all go head to head to see which ball will be my gamer. Also in the mix:

ProV1x (last years gamer)

Mtb-x (2020 ball and my winter/off-season ball)

[yungkory]

6 hours ago, PMookie said:

Old BX?  If so, I didn’t care for those either. 

Nah the newest one. Wherever Bryson found extra sauce around the greens with the latest model, I'd like to know, because they don't spin for me, and neither did the old BX

[LeftyMatt89]

Just got a 4 hybrid and waiting on the shaft to replace my 4 iron. I like having a 3 iron Utility style for tee shots but figure the 4 will give me versatility in my game. 

[Grand Stranded]

Iron play is the weakest part of my game by far. My inability to hit greens is what’s keeping me from scoring consistently, and has been for a while now. I’ve had a lot of good results with hybrids however, so I am going to be trying something out in a few weeks.

My 18* Cleveland Hy-wood lost it’s spot to a Rouge ST Max, and I had to bring it back to the PGASS before the 90 day playability ended. I really don’t need anything though, the rest of my bag is behaving nicely, so I decided to take a flyer on something.

I ordered two Launcher XL Halo irons, a 7 and a PW. They’re supposedly the most forgiving irons out there. If they live up to their billing I’ll order the 8 and 9 also. If they don’t, I’ll simply chalk it up to experience, and deal with the fact I’m never getting to single digits.

 

[sirchunksalot]

23 hours ago, azstu324 said:

Update on my balls...

If anyone cared to know..

Played the entire round with the ball on the left. Feel and performance is top shelf! Love the look of the matte white. Any grass or dirt stains wipe off easily and don't leave any discoloration. 

The biggest scuff mark was from hitting a full chip out of an AZ waste area. As you can see, the used ball on the left nearly looks like the new one on the right. 

So far I'm super stoked about these! 

I really like the personalized marker on those, is awesome! The MaxFli's have impressed me in the one round I've played with them. They feel good of the face of the club, I like the performance around the green, and the feel off the putter is really good. The only complaint I have is that I think I bought a box that was unusually attracted to trees. At least 8 of those suckers are gone and hopefully the other box likes short grass. 

[Rickp]

1 minute ago, sirchunksalot said:

I really like the personalized marker on those, is awesome! The MaxFli's have impressed me in the one round I've played with them. They feel good of the face of the club, I like the performance around the green, and the feel off the putter is really good. The only complaint I have is that I think I bought a box that was unusually attracted to trees. At least 8 of those suckers are gone and hopefully the other box likes short grass. 

The “Tree Finder” balls are not exclusively yours.  They are somehow  divided out between all of us golfers.  When you think you’re playing well your percentage of “Tree Finder” balls increases.

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Finally bought lessons with Jayson Nikol on Skillest. Looking for focused things to work on

[Golfspy_CG2]

On 3/24/2022 at 3:20 PM, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Well the TSi1 may or may not have been delivered in 1 week. Teeing it up tomorrow!

 

That's such a good driver!  Possibly my most consistent driver, even though I keep flirting with others!!

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Finally bought lessons with Jayson Nikol on Skillest. Looking for focused things to work on

I have been considering him as well based on @GolfSpy MPR feedback.  While I can capture lots of data,  just don’t have the opportunity to quickly/easily film my swing. 

[RichL85]

10 hours ago, cnosil said:

I have been considering him as well based on @GolfSpy MPR feedback.  While I can capture lots of data,  just don’t have the opportunity to quickly/easily film my swing. 

 

12 hours ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Finally bought lessons with Jayson Nikol on Skillest. Looking for focused things to work on

That's actually who I have been working with. He's been awesome. 

[ole gray]

I will be putting my new Cleveland Launcher XL irons to test today.  Love the look of these puppies and if they perform as well as they appeal to my eyes it'll be on like donkey kong!  I'll get back post round and give my initial thoughts. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

Well got these before launch date.  But hey who am I to complain?

 

[ole gray]

6 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Well got these before launch date.  But hey who am I to complain?

 

Good looking irons!  I heard these puppies have some bark so enjoy.

[bens197]

10 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Well got these before launch date.  But hey who am I to complain?

 

If they play half as well as they look you're in for a treat.

[Golfspy_CG2]

52 minutes ago, bens197 said:

If they play half as well as they look you're in for a treat.

Yeah, I'm sure THEY will play well, let's hope the operator is able to make them play well.  They definitely have a bit more forgivenss in them than the 223, but still a great looking head.   I'm anxious to maybe get them on the range today and possibly course tomorrow.

 

[bens197]

1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yeah, I'm sure THEY will play well, let's hope the operator is able to make them play well.  They definitely have a bit more forgivenss in them than the 223, but still a great looking head.   I'm anxious to maybe get them on the range today and possibly course tomorrow.

 

Sweetness. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Gonna find out if it was the combo of weight and flex that had me not liking the RPG or if it was just the flex. Just picked up a Diamana ZF 50TX shaft. I have read that the ZF and RPG are similar so I figured why not. I know it won’t be apples to apples but hoping the lighter weight gives me that load feeling the rpg didn’t have. 

[MattWillGolf]

My home course opens tomorrow. There is still snow on the ground In spots but the temperatures are on the rise and rain is on tap tonight. I decided. I needed some higher visibility balls just in case. So I picked up a dozen Maxfli Tour balls in Gloss Yellow. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

21 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

My home course opens tomorrow. There is still snow on the ground In spots but the temperatures are on the rise and rain is on tap tonight. I decided. I needed some higher visibility balls just in case. So I picked up a dozen Maxfli Tour balls in Gloss Yellow. 

Sucha great ball.  I actually picked up some TaylorMade Tour Response in yellow to try out.  Not because we still have snow on the groud, but because I'm old!! 

[MattWillGolf]

1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Sucha great ball.  I actually picked up some TaylorMade Tour Response in yellow to try out.  Not because we still have snow on the groud, but because I'm old!! 

Oh, age is a factor for me as well. Dick’s had the 2020 TM TourResponse for the same price as these and they had the 2022 version as well for $5 more but these were my go to ball when the Snell balls were in short supply last year. 

[pakman92]

Decided on a simulation software for Bushnell Launch Monitor.   GS Pro.  Quite stunning and good ball physics.

[russtopherb]

Picked up a used Cleveland Launcher 5h on a whim. Let's see how it fares vs my 5i.

[ParFore74x]

Picked up an Odyssey White Hot Pro left handed putter for no reason at all other than to change it up during my practice in the basement with my normal right handed self. It seems to have slowed down my tempo just a bit which might be a good thing.  

[Tyler86]

9 hours ago, pakman92 said:

Decided on a simulation software for Bushnell Launch Monitor.   GS Pro.  Quite stunning and good ball physics.

I know you haven't had it long, but thus far, is it better than the skytrak? Using indoors i assume?

[pakman92]

14 minutes ago, Tyler86 said:

I know you haven't had it long, but thus far, is it better than the skytrak? Using indoors i assume?

SkyTrak worked well for me apart from not being able to use it on grass.  The unit I had did fine outside on my deck which is where I have a net set up.  Also horizontal alignment took some work.  
 

2 things I like about BLP.  1. Put it down align it with stick and you are ready to go.   2.  Club data.  
 

I’ve had a bunch of shots where spin data didn’t show today.  It was the first hiccup I’ve had so far with BLP

[ole gray]

I had to go back to what works well for me and that's the Tommy Armour SGI irons 5 - GW.   This is the 2021 version and if they work as well as their predecessor I will be super happy! Love me some TA 

[Paul Hedrick]

With the price of gas these days, not a damn thing!  LOL

[vandyland]

Bought a used Sim Max 2 5 wood on a whim. I hit both the Sim 2 Max and Ti a few months ago on Trackman and it was keeping up with my current 3w (15.5*) on a carry basis with less roll due to higher launch angle and spin. Of course my consistency of strike was better with the 5W so my averages were much better and dispersion was tighter. All good things. I didn't buy a 5W then because I was getting along with my 3W okay. Now my 3W is acting up again (low launch with little spin) and I felt compelled to make a change. It is my hopes that the 5W launches higher (a certainty at this point) and is more consistent. I am happy to give up 10 yards if it tightens both horizontal and vertical dispersion but, based on my TM session, I may not be giving up 10 yards at all. Interesting how I can get the same ball speeds out of a 5W as I can a 3W but maybe it just creates a much better launch position. Anyway, supposed to arrive tonight and I play on Sunday. Wondering if I just can the driver and play a tee up and force myself to use the 5W off the tee all day and see how we get along. 

[NM01]

7 minutes ago, vandyland said:

Bought a used Sim Max 2 5 wood on a whim. I hit both the Sim 2 Max and Ti a few months ago on Trackman and it was keeping up with my current 3w (15.5*) on a carry basis with less roll due to higher launch angle and spin. Of course my consistency of strike was better with the 5W so my averages were much better and dispersion was tighter. All good things. I didn't buy a 5W then because I was getting along with my 3W okay. Now my 3W is acting up again (low launch with little spin) and I felt compelled to make a change. It is my hopes that the 5W launches higher (a certainty at this point) and is more consistent. I am happy to give up 10 yards if it tightens both horizontal and vertical dispersion but, based on my TM session, I may not be giving up 10 yards at all. Interesting how I can get the same ball speeds out of a 5W as I can a 3W but maybe it just creates a much better launch position. Anyway, supposed to arrive tonight and I play on Sunday. Wondering if I just can the driver and play a tee up and force myself to use the 5W off the tee all day and see how we get along. 

Most amateurs benefit from the higher lofted woods compared to those that are in the 13-15° range because of what you mentioned. The better contact from more loft providers better launch conditions and they carry the higher lifters wood as far if not further the lower lofts as a result. Yes you will probably see less roll out because you have better overall launch, spin, peak height and land angle. Total distance is always dependent on what the course conditions as well as ball flight are.