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

[MattF]

Nothing to do with golf.

A new sump pump, the current one is about 7 years old and is starting to either stick open or closed, it's a crapshoot which but I don't want another flooded basement.

[Shapotomous]

1 minute ago, MattF said:

Nothing to do with golf.

A new sump pump, the current one is about 7 years old and is starting to either stick open or closed, it's a crapshoot which but I don't want another flooded basement.

Must be that time of year... I had the same thing happening with the pump in the crawlspace under the workshop and I just replaced the switch assembly on it.  So far so good.

[rkj427]

6 minutes ago, MattF said:

Nothing to do with golf.

A new sump pump, the current one is about 7 years old and is starting to either stick open or closed, it's a crapshoot which but I don't want another flooded basement.

Agree 100%, better to be safe than sorry.

Had it happen one time when we first bought and moved into this house, now part of the regular maintenance routine I have for all things house related.

[cnosil]

9 hours ago, Ben Joest said:

Thanks Sam

although @cnosil has pointed out that I go through Drivers like he goes through putters or you go through shafts, so

At some point, I’m bound to stumble upon the right combination. 

 

9 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... and IT's FUN! 

Damn straight it is fun.   Part of the joy of switching putters isn’t necessarily getting better but just the experience of trying something new and seeing how it reacts in my hands.  And in putters if you go down the boutique route the craftsmanship and creativity that goes into them.     
 

An example was my fitting for the Sacks Parente putter last night.  A lot of our conversation was not about specific numbers but how the design characteristics of a putter influence your stroke.

[gingerbeast87]

Didn't so much but as was given for my birthday, but I've wanted one of these for ages to help work on my putting. Missus got me an 8ft putting matt with a nicely varnished ball returner absolutely love it, it's got the standard cup size and a much smaller one. I like to start at 1ft then each time I sink it move a foot back, and if I miss, go 1ft forwards.

[Jmikecpa]

Finally admitted my age and I now have a 7 wood in the bag.  In true fashion for me is it a bit of a Frankenstein with the loft turned down 1* and shafted at 5 wood length to fit the gap I needed.  In the bag for a few rounds so far and it is doing what I need it to do.

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Ventus TR Blue 6R that I traded for arrived today, and boys…she’s a looker

 

[sirchunksalot]

2 hours ago, Jnoble89 said:

Ventus TR Blue 6R that I traded for arrived today, and boys…she’s a looker

 

That is sharp looking! I hope it hits as good as it looks. 

[GolfSpy_KFT]

31 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

That is sharp looking! I hope it hits as good as it looks. 

Same here! I wanted to go up to the range in the worst way after unboxing it....buuuuuut it was 34 degrees 

Did get a Tour Velvet Midsize grip thrown on, and temps look much more favorable Friday afternoon for a range session. Did some dry swings in the garage and it feels more active in the transition than my Tensei AV Raw White and felt really smooth. Obviously need to hit some balls to really get the feel, but the dry swings were money.

4 hours ago, Jmikecpa said:

Finally admitted my age and I now have a 7 wood in the bag.  In true fashion for me is it a bit of a Frankenstein with the loft turned down 1* and shafted at 5 wood length to fit the gap I needed.  In the bag for a few rounds so far and it is doing what I need it to do.

I'm 34 and have a 7 wood in the bag. I love that thing 

[Josh Parker]

30 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

Same here! I wanted to go up to the range in the worst way after unboxing it....buuuuuut it was 34 degrees 

Come on now... go hit it!   I mean I'm not playing in that weather but we don't get it often.  

 

[Parshooter36]

I just ordered a Hackmotion core unit. 

[Jmikecpa]

4 hours ago, Jnoble89 said:

Same here! I wanted to go up to the range in the worst way after unboxing it....buuuuuut it was 34 degrees 

Did get a Tour Velvet Midsize grip thrown on, and temps look much more favorable Friday afternoon for a range session. Did some dry swings in the garage and it feels more active in the transition than my Tensei AV Raw White and felt really smooth. Obviously need to hit some balls to really get the feel, but the dry swings were money.

I'm 34 and have a 7 wood in the bag. I love that thing 

I played a Callaway Warbird Heavenwood the last two years I played college golf. Easiest damn club I ever hit. 

[RoyN]

11 hours ago, gingerbeast87 said:

Didn't so much but as was given for my birthday, but I've wanted one of these for ages to help work on my putting. Missus got me an 8ft putting matt with a nicely varnished ball returner absolutely love it, it's got the standard cup size and a much smaller one. I like to start at 1ft then each time I sink it move a foot back, and if I miss, go 1ft forwards.

Do the same thing... 1 ft then back a foot after each make. Always try and sink three straight  6 ft on the small cup to finish my session.

[RoverRick]

On 10/28/2023 at 1:05 PM, RoverRick said:

It looks like I am going back a few years with my bag. 
 

I had G430LST driver-G425LST 3w- G425 3-5H and i525 6-U in the bag. A few weeks ago I was playing in a 2-Day 3-Man Scramble so I put SLDR430 Driver and M5 3wood and GAPR Mid 18° 3 iron in the bag for that week thinking that those clubs were longer but less forgiving. Since I had 2 back up guys it didn’t matter about forgiveness. I absolutely striped those clubs. 
 

So, I’m thinking hard about selling all my Ping stuff and getting P790’s. As far as drivers go, I prefer the narrower, deeper face drivers. 

Epic Disaster. No doubt I hit these better that day, but in terms of forgiveness, it’s not even close. 

[Fred Mitchell]

On 11/1/2023 at 11:04 AM, Jmikecpa said:

Finally admitted my age and I now have a 7 wood in the bag.  In true fashion for me is it a bit of a Frankenstein with the loft turned down 1* and shafted at 5 wood length to fit the gap I needed.  In the bag for a few rounds so far and it is doing what I need it to do.

Good, come over to the dark side, we have cookies.

[EnderinAZ]

On 11/1/2023 at 10:50 AM, Jnoble89 said:

Ventus TR Blue 6R that I traded for arrived today, and boys…she’s a looker

 

That is a great shaft. I have 3 of them in my Ping Hybrids.

[EnderinAZ]

Like Gingerbeast87 above I have wanted one of these putting matts for a while. But, it wasn't until my (hopefully ) last shoulder surgery, recoup, and re-learn how to swing that I found out things in there are not really stable anymore. I bought the Perfect Putter to help my putting only to find out my backstroke could wobble a half to three quarters of an inch either side of my target line. Turning around and trying to putt left handed ... well that was going to take a LONG time to figure out. I had to do something. Out of 10 three foot puts I missed eight. I couldn't get the putter head back on line. I was not a popular partner in my men's club team games. I was getting pretty desperate. Starting visiting PGA Superstores and Vans golf shops on a near daily basis combed the internet and settled in on ArmLock putters.  Weird feeling putting with an Armlock putter. But the wobble in my right shoulder settled down to maybe a quarter of an inch if the putter shaft was locked hard onto my left arm. A little more experimentation showed my right arm is least stable traveling left to right and back again across my torso. If I turn to face the hole and push the club away from me my right arm is quite stable and the odd armlock of the shaft to my left forearm gives me the latitude to aim the putter head confidently and run the ball to where I want it to go. Makes putting fun again. I would suggest if you are having stability issues on the putting surface to go try an ArmLock style putter. The armlock pretty much locks my entire left side in place (don't ask me how, I don't have a clue) which in turn stabilizes my right side enough to make me an effective putter again. 

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

Been a bit since I've posted here and definitely missed reporting a handful of purchases... But here's the latest:

Picked up the Caddytalk Cube, used 2 rounds so far. Super cool. The triangulation is surprisingly useful and accurate (checked it against my buddy's Bushnell a few times, and it was accurate within a yard, even accounting for slope). On regular readings, had some duds though - like a 100+ yd shot reading at 8yd (not the "you just missed the flag" issues, actual misreads, and by a lot), but they were noticeable, and a couple reads later were much better. Overall happy with the early performance. 

Then, added a couple more Putt Buddies divot tool/ball mark combos to the collection, this time going with Dr Evil / Mini Me and Phil / Darth Vader. They're a bit bulky, but cool designs (also have a Chubbs and a Spackler). 

And, last thing for now... Reef Spackler golf flippy floppies (with soft spikes and all) -- who knows when I'll ever use them, especially considering they clearly lack support, but they look way cooler than the old FJ sandals that I used to have (maybe they'll be the new par 3 go-to shoes). 

What's next for this club ho? I'm eyeing up a legit LAB putter fitting this winter - seems like that would make a huge difference for me. And then what's tempting but completely unrealistic for the current situation? A Finn Golf Scooter - after riding one a couple weeks ago, I never want to go back to a traditional cart. But for it to make sense, would need to join our neighborhood course, and that's not currently in the cards. 

[ChiefMikeOfficer]

On 11/1/2023 at 9:01 PM, Jmikecpa said:

I played a Callaway Warbird Heavenwood the last two years I played college golf. Easiest damn club I ever hit. 

My dad used one of these when my brother and I were in high school -- we hit it on occasion and stole it for some tournaments, because it was so easy to hit. I still have one of the Warbird 7 woods in the basement stockpile, but from looking at it a while ago, looks like the gen before the official Heavenwood, even though it has the Heavenwood cover (I'm questioning whether he had multiples and just kept the prior gen...). 

[JohnFP]

Just picked up an Sldr 3 wood on eBay in like new condition.  Much lower ball flight than my R15, slightly longer too I think

[yungkory]

 

Link.1 in the same specs as my DF 2.1 I got a few years ago. Needed something new to look at down by the ball, but I'm a believer in the tech -- even if it's just placebo, tricking my brain is a good thing.

[Josh Parker]

13 minutes ago, yungkory said:

 

Link.1 in the same specs as my DF 2.1 I got a few years ago. Needed something new to look at down by the ball, but I'm a believer in the tech -- even if it's just placebo, tricking my brain is a good thing.

Sharp!  

[ole gray]

My LAB Mezz Max Broomstick came yesterday! 

 

 

 

Edited November 4, 2023 by ole gray

[sirchunksalot]

Nothing fancy, but the wife and I got out after work tonight just to get out of the house and I found a Puma "P" hat at Ross that I picked up.

I'm usually not a snapback fan but this one has both snapback and a flex fit that'll be wonderful once my fat head stretches it out. 

[J7Hawkins]

Alright guys, I finally caved and bought a new 3 wood... A Cobra LTDx 3 wood with a stiff Project X HZRDUS Smoke IM10 Graphite shaft. the Ping G25 3 wood in my bag currently was the first golf club I ever bought when I played my first rounds back in 2015. I played a few rounds then but took about 6 years off before ever playing again and then picked the game back up in the winter of 2021/early 2022. I got the chance to hit all of this year's 3 woods at fitting events at my local club and didn't love any of them, but when I hit the LTDx recently it was everything I was looking for! It had good feel and forgiveness, increased distance over my G25, and has an adjustable loft hosel. I tend to launch everything a bit high so being able to tune the loft -1* is a big help for me!

$218 with tax and free shipping

[Scooter 328]

On 11/4/2023 at 5:08 PM, yungkory said:

 

Link.1 in the same specs as my DF 2.1 I got a few years ago. Needed something new to look at down by the ball, but I'm a believer in the tech -- even if it's just placebo, tricking my brain is a good thing.

I don't think its in your head. I believe a perfectly fitted balanced putter works better than off the rack. I have used many good putters off the rack, Scotties etc. Since I got my DF 2.1,  its the only putter that has reduced my putting strokes per round. Yes, I have kept track of all my putts for years, and can track them.  Good luck with the new putter looks sharp!

[Alan K]

I recently bought the Ping G15 sand wedge at a play it again sports for $49.

I love the bounce and it hits well off the fairway and rough.

 

[ryan.mzzz]

On 11/4/2023 at 6:08 PM, yungkory said:

 

Link.1 in the same specs as my DF 2.1 I got a few years ago. Needed something new to look at down by the ball, but I'm a believer in the tech -- even if it's just placebo, tricking my brain is a good thing.

hows that steel face feel compared to the df? i have a df2.1 but have been looking at pairing it with a link just to change it up from time to time. I love blades, but I putt better with the df

[yungkory]

40 minutes ago, ryan.mzzz said:

hows that steel face feel compared to the df? i have a df2.1 but have been looking at pairing it with a link just to change it up from time to time. I love blades, but I putt better with the df

A lot firmer off the face, which I've found is my preference. Greens in Hawaii tend to be pretty slow unless you're playing Kapalua maybe? Never played there so I can't comment, but I assume greenskeepers keep the greens a little longer/more plush due to:

1. The sun is brutal year round. Feels like it would be easier to maintain/prevent from being burned if it were longer?

2. it's often windy. You guys who watch the ToC or Sony Open know that the pros are always trying to hit it lower when they come here because the trade winds are typically in the 15-20 mph range, sometimes higher. Can't imagine if the winds were up and greens were rolling quick, balls might never stop?

With that said, I struggle hitting putts hard enough and I think a firmer face helps me control distance a little better? My DF also has the stability shaft in it and the Link feels a lot more "solid" overall, and heavier. Not sure how much the Accra shaft has an influence on both of those.

Hope that helps? I know everything feel wise is very subjective, but I'm willing to be that you would agree that at the very least, it feels firmer off the face than the DF.

[Genen73]

Most recent acquisition was my PXG 0811XF.  I've played 4 rounds with it so far and absolutely love it.  

It was the last piece to completely upgrade my entire bag in 23.  I will be replacing my wedges next even though I've only had the Wilson Harmonized set a couple months... Not happy with the lack of spin I get with them.

Edited November 8, 2023 by Genen73
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