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

[ejgaudette]

48 minutes ago, Berg Ryman said:

I've got a wedge bending question for our resident builder @McGolf as it relates to sole geometry I plan on asking during his next stream. Once I do, I think the decision as to wedges for 2023 will be decided.

Oh sounds like a tester there an hope you share what you find

[Berg Ryman]

1 minute ago, ejgaudette said:

Oh sounds like a tester there an hope you share what you find

Yeah, what it really comes down too in how much benefit or loss you get from really bending a wedge. I know the bounce ramifications but as someone who had wedges bent for my last set and how different grinds and soles might react differently, I just want to get an idea. If it's a great deal difference it may limit my choices to a couple of brands, namely Titleist or Mizuno. If not, it may allow me the best deal I can get to make sure all bases are covered from a performance standpoint by playing with different head styles within the same brand.

[Bang60]

On 1/11/2023 at 4:16 AM, Syks7 said:

It's rainy, work has been busy, I haven't been able to play, and I've been dreaming about a retirement that is decades away.  Why not learn a little more about golf clubs and the equipment side.

How much help has this book been, can you say it's as good as utube video from Mcgolf and mobileclubmaker amongst others ??

[McGolf]

3 hours ago, Berg Ryman said:

I've got a wedge bending question for our resident builder @McGolf as it relates to sole geometry I plan on asking during his next stream. Once I do, I think the decision as to wedges for 2023 will be decided.

Ill be waiting

[MattF]

I have a ? for @McGolf. I'm thinking about the new Recoil Dart 90 to replace the Recoil 95. Is the Dart better for dispersion over the "normal" Recoil?

 

Also, I may have to book a fitting and make the drive down to see you.

[Parshooter36]

I ordered some new grips for this season. I'm going back to my tried and true Winn Excel midsize grips.

[fozcycle]

40 minutes ago, Parshooter36 said:

I ordered some new grips for this season. I'm going back to my tried and true Winn Excel midsize grips.

Are you gonna blow them on with air or the old fashioned way?

[McGolf]

2 hours ago, MattF said:

I have a ? for @McGolf. I'm thinking about the new Recoil Dart 90 to replace the Recoil 95. Is the Dart better for dispersion over the "normal" Recoil?

 

Also, I may have to book a fitting and make the drive down to see you.

I am a fan of the DART as I believe it is built the better than the original recoil. That said would there be an appreciable difference. I dont think so.

[Parshooter36]

14 minutes ago, fozcycle said:

Are you gonna blow them on with air or the old fashioned way?

I blow them on. I still like to dip the end in mineral spirits so it doesn't roll on the tape.

[Berg Ryman]

16 hours ago, McGolf said:

Ill be waiting

Jim, just to give you a heads up, it's about high toe/full toe wedges and how bending them affects sole performance since the industry seems to decided on the 10 degree bounce in what it should be... at least in media releases.

[Syks7]

20 hours ago, Bang60 said:

How much help has this book been, can you say it's as good as utube video from Mcgolf and mobileclubmaker amongst others ??

I haven't gotten too deeply into it.  I'm sure there's going to be some crossover with both, but thus far it's highly detailed even through the peripheral parts.  There's a brief but detailed history to custom club making and fitting, A pretty detailed description of what the goal of fitting is through an analogy with custom clothing, a very detailed breakdown of how to ask questions of a potential customer (in this case great for self evaluation), and a breakdown of what you will and won't need to get started building and fitting. 

Its a nerdy page turner.  .  Sat down with it last night and by the time I went to sleep I was 35 pages in.  That doesn't seem like much but the type is very, very, very small.  For someone that's been on the ebook train it was a little irritating to have to break out the glasses rather than adjust the type size.  

[biggolfguy1990]

New to MGS!

Recently bought:

Artisan Wedges. WOW.

Scotty Phantom X. Yesssir

Next on the list is irons: Debating between some sweet dtc brands with minimal branding or sticking with a classic like the Titliest MB/CB's which are also fairly minimal overall. Any thoughts?

 

[Grand Stranded]

Ugh… just when I thought my bag was set, the shaft on my Rogue ST Max 3W snapped just below the grip today.

I called CPO, and since they don’t have another one in the same configuration they gave me two options. I can buy a shaft at a local PGASS or Dick’s have them install it (which they will pay for) or send the club back and get a refund. The problem is it only cost me $110 and then another $80 in reward points.

I chose to send it back, but now after seeing what it would cost to buy another new one, I’m having second thoughts. I’m thinking of just getting the shaft replaced.
Thoughts? What would you guys do? The funny thing is, I might be better off without a 3W at all. I rarely use it off the tee, and I stink with it off the deck.

[Rickp]

6 minutes ago, Grand Stranded said:

Ugh… just when I thought my bag was set, the shaft on my Rogue ST Max 3W snapped just below the grip today.

I called CPO, and since they don’t have another one in the same configuration they gave me two options. I can buy a shaft at a local PGASS or Dick’s have them install it (which they will pay for) or send the club back and get a refund. The problem is it only cost me $110 and then another $80 in reward points.

I chose to send it back, but now after seeing what it would cost to buy another new one, I’m having second thoughts. I’m thinking of just getting the shaft replaced.
Thoughts? What would you guys do? The funny thing is, I might be better off without a 3W at all. I rarely use it off the tee, and I stink with it off the deck.

If I wasn’t using or needed the 3w I would send it back.  

[cksurfdude]

1 hour ago, Grand Stranded said:

Thoughts? What would you guys do? The funny thing is, I might be better off without a 3W at all. I rarely use it off the tee, and I stink with it off the deck.

Yeah what Rick said. Didn't you recently post about a 17° hybrid you picked up that you like? Seems that would make the 3W superfluous....no?

[Grand Stranded]

1 hour ago, cksurfdude said:

Yeah what Rick said. Didn't you recently post about a 17° hybrid you picked up that you like? Seems that would make the 3W superfluous....no?

Yeah, I guess it would, or come pretty close. I played the 17* today for the first time, and it worked well. 
If I’m being honest though I would love to have one more club in between it and my driver. I was thinking about a Titleist 4W, but with tax it would cost almost $400. No way I’m spending that for a FW.

EDIT

I made a $134 best offer tonight on a new Epic Max 15* with the same shaft on eBay. The seller accepted. That’s the best deal I think I’m going to get on a new recent model FW, and the extra forgiveness will probably help me.
I’ll be out about $25 cash, but get back my $75 Callaway rewards on CPO. Not a great day, but it could’ve been worse I guess.

Edited January 13, 2023 by Grand Stranded

[David Leighton Reid]

I recently purchased a couple of Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45 senior flex shafts as my experiment with the Otto Phlex project continues.  Also, I bought a set of Jumbo +1/16 grips to experiment with.  

[pstolberg]

Recently got fitted for a PXG Gen4 driver and Gen5 3w. Was actually super satisfied with the fitting. Guy wasnt pushing upgrades or anything extra in general. It really was a fun time. And I really feel like I wasnt getting ripped off. I've heard plenty of horror stories and i didnt have that thankfully. They actually just got delivered as I write this post. STOKED

[Bang60]

I'm settling in with my Mizuno Widex ll 12* driver ladies flex shaft, actually hit it straight'ish yesterday both times off the grass, the weather here is closer to a good winter than summer with very strong winds and lots of rain. 

[Bang60]

6 minutes ago, pstolberg said:

Recently got fitted for a PXG Gen4 driver and Gen5 3w. Was actually super satisfied with the fitting. Guy wasnt pushing upgrades or anything extra in general. It really was a fun time. And I really feel like I wasnt getting ripped off. I've heard plenty of horror stories and i didnt have that thankfully. They actually just got delivered as I write this post. STOKED

No chance of horror stories here from getting fitted, Fitters have been outlawed lol...

[Grand Stranded]

4 hours ago, David Leighton Reid said:

I recently purchased a couple of Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45 senior flex shafts as my experiment with the Otto Phlex project continues.  Also, I bought a set of Jumbo +1/16 grips to experiment with.  

Have you tried a Distanza in your G425? 
i’ve written about it before in either the Otto thread or this one, but the results were amazing to both me and (I believe) the fitter who let me try it.

I gained over 20 yards, which is incredible for someone who can barely reach 85. Every time I put it against another head or shaft combo I get the same reply… “I can’t beat that. Stay with what you have.” 

The closest to it is the Rogue ST Max with an Aldila NVS Orange 45g shaft, but it comes in second. I’m keeping it as a backup though, because even though it’s a little shorter, and  I can’t put a draw on it as easily as with the Ping, it is a dart thrower.

Edited January 13, 2023 by Grand Stranded

[David Leighton Reid]

1 hour ago, Grand Stranded said:

Have you tried a Distanza in your G425? 
i’ve written about it before in either the Otto thread or this one, but the results were amazing to both me and (I believe) the fitter who let me try it.

I gained over 20 yards, which is incredible for someone who can barely reach 85. Every time I put it against another head or shaft combo I get the same reply… “I can’t beat that. Stay with what you have.” 

The closest to it is the Rogue ST Max with an Aldila NVS Orange 45g shaft, but it comes in second. I’m keeping it as a backup though, because even though it’s a little shorter, and  I can’t put a draw on it as easily as with the Ping, it is a dart thrower.

I have not tried the Distanza shaft.  I initially tried a Fuji Air Speeder 45 in both R and A flex, but wasn't satisfied with the results.  Thanks for the recommendation.

[gavinski91]

My new rangefinder arrived today - now I just need to find time to get out on the course with it!

[Berg Ryman]

On 1/11/2023 at 6:31 PM, McGolf said:

Ill be waiting

Jim, so I missed the stream last night as life interfered with my plans as it always seemingly does. My question is this.

When bending the loft of a wedge, how does that bending effect the grind of the sole? For example, a C style grind like Jaws Full Toe vs a Wedge without a stated specialty grind, like WIlson Staff's HT model

[McGolf]

Bending loft will not impact the grind of the wedge.

[Brian A]

Finally pulled the trigger on a 2 crossover iron. Got the Ping iCrossover with smoke red shaft but going to swap out with a smoke black. Was crushing it while testing it 250+ but much straighter than my driver

[TylorJudd]

Odyssey 2 Ball 10 Stroke Lab finally showed up! Oh my goodness I love this purchase! White hot insert for those that are wondering!

[GolfSpy BOS]

Out with the old and grimy.

In with the crisp and clean!

One of the old will stick around as my yard work hat.  Really wanted to get a new Cobra hat too but I don’t care for the new material. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

31 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BOS said:

Out with the old and grimy.

In with the crisp and clean!

One of the old will stick around as my yard work hat.  Really wanted to get a new Cobra hat too but I don’t care for the new material. 

Before its to late for these nice new hats. Let me introduce you to a modern marvel.

Every time I tried to rotate the image it still pulled in wrong. But you get the idea. This stuff works great!

[GolfSpy BOS]

31 minutes ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Before its to late for these nice new hats. Let me introduce you to a modern marvel.

Every time I tried to rotate the image it still pulled in wrong. But you get the idea. This stuff works great!

Perhaps I should invest in this. Is it a one time application or something you use periodically?