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

[No3PuttLaLa]

Just pulled the trigger on a combo Srixon iron set. Early Father’s Day present from the wife for surviving our first kid. 
 

Srixon ZX4 4-6i

Srixon ZX5 7-PW

 

I’ve been playing the 585 for the last few years and loved them. Felt like it was time to upgrade. Was piping the ZX5 7i 185 carry at PGA last month. 
 

Will post pics once they arrive

[chisag]

... Small purchase but hopefully big results. I bought an aftermarket 2gm weight for my Stealth 2 HD and replaced the 4gm weight in the heel, then added 2 gms of lead tape on the toe. My hope is that negates the 4 gms in the heel adding draw bias since I now have 2 gms in the heel and the toe. I realize there are other features inside the head that also contribute to a draw but todays round was a good test and it performed well. Placebo? Maybe and it is only one round but if it works it works! 

 

 

[MattF]

My SS X5 arrived yesterday while I was out playing. Got the firmware update uploaded, new tags in and everything set up for Sunday.

[DiscipleofPenick]

On 4/10/2023 at 2:03 PM, chisag said:

 

Mattf: DiscipleofPenick! Did you order the R Flex?!

Judge MGS: You don't have to answer that question!

DiscipleofPenick: I'll answer the question. You want answers?

Mattf: I think I'm entitled to them. 

DiscipleofPenick: You want answers?!

Mattf: I want the truth!

DiscipleofPenick: You can't handle the truth!

At least I now know to aim a little left 

[Fred Mitchell]

14 hours ago, GolfSpy_BNG said:

Well one of the two things I have been impatiently waiting for has arrived. The box was beat to heck but the contents were unharmed. Toulon Garage Daytona Beach. Cut it down to my normal length and put a Superstroke Tour Truck 2.0PT grip on it. 

Thats a dang good looking putter, I have never laid eyes on one of those. Now fix that signature and change that whats in the bag putter lol

[Wib081]

On 4/8/2023 at 12:38 PM, MattWillGolf said:

That is a most excellent surprise. You clearly chose the correct wife!

Couldn’t agree more especially now

[cksurfdude]

On 4/11/2023 at 9:29 AM, BKervin said:

Seems like I keep picking the club that I hit too far ...

...and this is a problem??

Kidding kidding .. enjoy all the new toys!! 

[Rix]

Just bought a Garsen Tour putter grip. Hoping the change in feel and positioning of hands will help with the yips. Anyone have experience with one?

[snicerz]

The wait is killing me. Where are my new irons!? 

[Bang60]

Well my used Mizuno MP Type'll seems to work well now that I've fixed the adapter thread with a Tap, I lost the o'ring somehow but after hitting 6 balls the heads still attached not loose.

So what's the function of the rubber o'ring, is it required? And should I get another one?

[fozcycle]

On 4/11/2023 at 3:47 PM, scotter032 said:

Want to hear the review on that bad boy also!!! I have a Garmin Tactix that's been good but not a total GOLF watch per se

Had a few minor difficulties today with the new SS X5. First, we played the back nine first today so after 9 it wanted to end the round. I was able to switch to the front nine , but then after the round I had trouble finding the “end round” button…ugh!

i shot a 41/40:81 today and SS X5 had me as a 78.

one other issue, the watch did not have our correct tees, so I had to select the white tees. When it does not pick up my tee shot, it will place it on the “white tee” location.

it took a few holes to get used to it, but I managed okay.

BTW, I Love it!

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, Bang60 said:

Well my used Mizuno MP Type'll seems to work well now that I've fixed the adapter thread with a Tap, I lost the o'ring somehow but after hitting 6 balls the heads still attached not loose.

So what's the function of the rubber o'ring, is it required? And should I get another one?

I responded in your thread and while I am not sure with your club,  but its main purpose is to prevent the adapter screw from falling out and getting lost.  It may also serve as a buffer between the head and adapter to prevent metal on metal rubbing and overtightening.  

[Bang60]

3 minutes ago, cnosil said:

I responded in your thread and while I am not sure with your club,  but its main purpose is to prevent the adapter screw from falling out and getting lost.  It may also serve as a buffer between the head and adapter to prevent metal on metal rubbing and overtightening.  

Thanks, when I tightened the screw I got 2 clicks as per normal. I'm going to replace the o'ring, cheers...

[Tbonia]

You're taking both the 54 & 58 out?  Will you add back the 60 or add another rescue or driving iron? 
Interesting you found your sand game suffered when going to the 54.  Same issue I had, going from 56 to 54 as sand wedge.  I started using 60 from the sand and was more consistent. The 54 gave me the distance I lost with the 56 from 102 yds to 80 yds. Just changed to a 58 degree from the 60 degree and now getting used to chipping with 58.  

I use my 60 in bunkers , it works well for me. Never been a fan of the chunky sole on sand wedges


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[Tbonia]

I just bought the new Callaway Paradym driver. And played with it yesterday, I am beyond blown away with this club ! Played 9 holes and hit every fairway and mostly right down the middle too. I just hope this continues !!


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[tdroma98]

14 hours ago, Tbonia said:

I use my 60 in bunkers , it works well for me. Never been a fan of the chunky sole on sand wedges
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Don't know if you have the same feel, but I find the 60/58 degree wedge out of the sand to give me more control.  If the sand is really fluffy, I'll use the sand wedge.  

[richk9holes]

40 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

Don't know if you have the same feel, but I find the 60/58 degree wedge out of the sand to give me more control.  If the sand is really fluffy, I'll use the sand wedge.  

58/14° k grind vokey was my best sand club, but I grew weary of the high bounce in anything but sand. It became a very particular use club. The Jaws Full Toe 56/12° does the job of the 58° and LW for me now that I've gotten 6 months getting used to opening the face on it. 

[azstu324]

Am I actually chasing more ball speed/distance? Or just chasing my tail?

Have been contemplating the idea picking up a Cobra LTDX LS to run head to head with my already performing PXG 0311.. nothing really concrete though.. until today.. 

Found a pretty insane deal on a limited LTDX LS (murdered out) that pretty much made up my mind for me. I'd say better than demo condition for $200 is as good as I could ever find. Not to mention I can sell the Tensei white XS for $75+, this head in this condition might actually make me money if I decide not to keep it. 

 

[JakeSmith2316]

5 minutes ago, azstu324 said:

Am I actually chasing more ball speed/distance? Or just chasing my tail?

Have been contemplating the idea picking up a Cobra LTDX LS to run head to head with my already performing PXG 0311.. nothing really concrete though.. until today.. 

Found a pretty insane deal on a limited LTDX LS (murdered out) that pretty much made up my mind for me. I'd say better than demo condition for $200 is as good as I could ever find. Not to mention I can sell the Tensei white XS for $75+, this head in this condition might actually make me money if I decide not to keep it. 

 

If it wasn’t for being a damned lefty I would have picked the black edition up so fast. Settled on the regular Black/Gold LS model as I don’t like Glossy tops. Cobra is great but there are two things that disappoint me with them, lack of options for lefties in the wedge area and lefty special editions of their drivers. 

[chisag]

"Am I actually chasing more ball speed/distance? Or just chasing my tail? "

... Haha BOTH of course.   That's what most of us lifelong golf equipment forum members do. After dialing in those clubs that are performing as well as anything we have ever played means checking out reviews, Ebay, store sales, classified and pictures to see what could challenge what is already working. That said we have all seen a dog chasing it's tail and they always look very entertained and happy! 

[azstu324]

15 minutes ago, JakeSmith2316 said:

If it wasn’t for being a damned lefty I would have picked the black edition up so fast. Settled on the regular Black/Gold LS model as I don’t like Glossy tops. Cobra is great but there are two things that disappoint me with them, lack of options for lefties in the wedge area and lefty special editions of their drivers. 

Here's for my lefty homies and Cobra Special editions.. 

[azstu324]

3 minutes ago, chisag said:

"Am I actually chasing more ball speed/distance? Or just chasing my tail? "

... Haha BOTH of course.   That's what most of us lifelong golf equipment forum members do. After dialing in those clubs that are performing as well as anything we have ever played means checking out reviews, Ebay, store sales, classified and pictures to see what could challenge what is already working. That said we have all seen a dog chasing it's tail and they always look very entertained and happy! 

Perfectly put!

[JakeSmith2316]

2 minutes ago, azstu324 said:

Here's for my lefty homies and Cobra Special editions.. 

I shall vicariously enjoy that beautiful driver through you now with that drink.

[charlzzein]

Voice Caddie SC200 Plus Swing Caddie Portable Launch Monitor -  this is the last article I got from Amazon and, guys, you know, it became a must have))

[chisag]

... I may be 70 but I will always be young at heart so I needed to upgrade my wardrobe to reflect that. Slowly getting rid of my FootJoy Large shirts (giving them to my waist challenged playing pard) and replacing them with Medium modern shirts. Given away 10 and bought 10 so far. Coming from the Freddie big baggy shirt era that hang almost to my knees, it is too hot to tuck in shirts for 1/2 of the year here (we set a record high of 99* Monday) and I needed some modern shorter length shirts that are designed to leave untucked. A slimmer fit to match my physique too.   For obvious reasons I couldn't pass up the Bermies Cactus shirt and the hippie in me loves that they are recycled:

[scotter032]

10 minutes ago, chisag said:

... I may be 70 but I will always young at heart so I needed to upgrade my wardrobe to reflect that. Slowly getting rid of my FootJoy Large shirts (giving them to my waist challenged playing pard) and replacing them with Medium modern shirts. Given away 10 and bought 10 so far. Coming from the Freddie big baggy shirt era that hang almost to my knees, it is too hot to tuck in shirts for 1/2 of the year here (we set a record high of 99* Monday) and I needed some modern shorter length shirts that are designed to leave untucked. A slimmer fit to match my physique too.   For obvious reasons I couldn't pass up the Bermies Cactus shirt and the hippie in me loves that they are recycled:

Great looking shirts!!! And you're only as old as you act! Stay young my friend.... 

[mikeanthony]

Finally took the leap …  

[scotter032]

1 hour ago, mikeanthony said:

Finally took the leap …  

Im waiting for mine also!!! Did we just become best friends?!? I think we did!!!!

I tried using the R10 with the sim in my garage but there's just too much going on keeping it from reading correctly... Anxiously awaiting now... 

[mikeanthony]

10 hours ago, scotter032 said:

Im waiting for mine also!!! Did we just become best friends?!? I think we did!!!!

I tried using the R10 with the sim in my garage but there's just too much going on keeping it from reading correctly... Anxiously awaiting now... 

Ha. I came very close several times to purchasing the Garmin R10 … glad I didn’t. But at $500 for the R10, that’s a significant value for the features it gives you. 

Now it’s a hitting net and hitting mat that are next. Lol

[scotter032]

36 minutes ago, mikeanthony said:

Ha. I came very close several times to purchasing the Garmin R10 … glad I didn’t. But at $500 for the R10, that’s a significant value for the features it gives you. 

Now it’s a hitting net and hitting mat that are next. Lol

It's fantastic value- there's just too many rules to make it work and my garage has too many frequency emitting things causing it to function erratically. I will still use it for Awesome Golf when I can though and more than likely at the range since it's so easy to carry around. It's very accurate outdoors.