edingc Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I keep waffling on buying a 52/56 wedge combo to replace my 54/60 setup. I found a nice deal online for some new Cobra PUR wedges (2017 model), but the are just stock Dynamic Gold wedge shafts. Really wanting to drop KBS Tour Wedge shafts in whatever wedge I buy, but that adds another $50-$90 depending on grip choice and whether I splurge for the sexy matte black shafts. I've also thought about building two more Maltby M-Series+ wedges like I already have, as I like them a lot and the DBM finish is very good. At $36/head they would come in around $180 total for a full build with the matte black shafts. Then, I think about waiting for some deals on the original Cleveland CBX line now that the CBX2 will be out. Or some Ping Glides because they look nice, too. I'm not sure how long I'll hang onto my Wilson C300s either, so I'm torn about buying wedges to fit my current gapping. In the back of my head I'm also realizing it is already August 6, and I realistically have about 8 more weeks of pleasant golfing weather and maybe an additional 2-3 weeks after that if I'm lucky. Lots of money to drop just to solve a small problem at the bottom of my bag right as the season is winding down. Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, edingc said: I keep waffling on buying a 52/56 wedge combo to replace my 54/60 setup. I found a nice deal online for some new Cobra PUR wedges (2017 model), but the are just stock Dynamic Gold wedge shafts. Really wanting to drop KBS Tour Wedge shafts in whatever wedge I buy, but that adds another $50-$90 depending on grip choice and whether I splurge for the sexy matte black shafts. I've also thought about building two more Maltby M-Series+ wedges like I already have, as I like them a lot and the DBM finish is very good. At $36/head they would come in around $180 total for a full build with the matte black shafts. Then, I think about waiting for some deals on the original Cleveland CBX line now that the CBX2 will be out. Or some Ping Glides because they look nice, too. I'm not sure how long I'll hang onto my Wilson C300s either, so I'm torn about buying wedges to fit my current gapping. In the back of my head I'm also realizing it is already August 6, and I realistically have about 8 more weeks of pleasant golfing weather and maybe an additional 2-3 weeks after that if I'm lucky. Lots of money to drop just to solve a small problem at the bottom of my bag right as the season is winding down. You could try bending 60 2 degrees stronger. Would fit gaps better and an easy fix. Not sure how you use 60 though. What is your GW loft? Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 8 hours ago, THEZIPR23 said: You could try bending 60 2 degrees stronger. Would fit gaps better and an easy fix. Not sure how you use 60 though. What is your GW loft? The Wilson gap wedge is 48 degrees. I don't love the 60 degree, and much prefer to use the 54 pretty much everywhere up to 100 yards. My full swing wedge gapping currently looks like this: PW - 135 GW - 125 54 - 105 60 - 80ish? (Rarely going full out with it) The 20-yard gap between the set GW and the 54 degree is what gives me fits about every other round. And I think I'd much prefer the 56 for shots less than 75 yards and around the green over the 60 I currently have. I'm just going to roll with what I have until I can get fit for some irons this fall. Once that's done, I can re-assess what I need from my wedges. (As far as bending the 60, the DBM finish supposedly will not handle 2 degrees of adjustment, but I could certainly try.) THEZIPR23 1 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Spent today perusing the 'bay for irons with graphite shafts. Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Custom putter cover MattF, sirchunksalot, Rickp and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I love my Callaway Sureout 62 degree wedge so much that I bought a 56 degree. Putting it into play tomorrow! sirchunksalot, MattF and cnosil 3 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Those mp20’s are pulling at me... cnosil and HarryC 2 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 New and shiny plus wanting to tinker with driver so it’s the ts4. Curious how it works for me compared to g410 lst cnosil and Rickp 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryC Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Dormie head covers for me (replace the white titleist head covers on the hybrids) - They keep hovering in the shopping cart but I can't quite bring myself to do it Rickp and cnosil 2 Quote Driver: TS2 (GD AD Tour) Wood: TSi3 3 Wood Driving Iron: P790 (Dynamic Gold) Irons: T100 5 - 9i (KBS C-Taper 130g x-stiff) Wedges: SM7 46, 50, 54, 58 Putter: Toulon Las Vegas with StrokeLab shaft/ 2021 SS28 Armlock Ball: TP5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 TZ6 for the driver Wedges (still) 919 Forged (still) cnosil, HarryC and Rickp 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Driver shaft. After doing some quick comparisons, I know there are better shafts than the stock Alta shaft in my G400 max. I know the right answer is to go get fit; but don’t want to pay for the club champion driver fitting; would rather apply the money to the shaft. I know I could spend that money simply going through shafts to find the right one. I’ve been putting swing info into some of the brand agnostic sites to get some recommendations. Interesting how you can get recommendations from $50 to $500. May just have to wait until the club champion discount period this winter. Will probably cut down the shaft I have to 44.5 to improve contact. Rickp and mr.hicksta 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, cnosil said: Driver shaft. After doing some quick comparisons, I know there are better shafts than the stock Alta shaft in my G400 max. I know the right answer is to go get fit; but don’t want to pay for the club champion driver fitting; would rather apply the money to the shaft. I know I could spend that money simply going through shafts to find the right one. I’ve been putting swing info into some of the brand agnostic sites to get some recommendations. Interesting how you can get recommendations from $50 to $500. May just have to wait until the club champion discount period this winter. Will probably cut down the shaft I have to 44.5 to improve contact. Is that the Alta cb? what don’t you like about the shaft? What are you looking to improve overall? What shafts have been popping up in your search? Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Is that the Alta cb? what don’t you like about the shaft? What are you looking to improve overall? What shafts have been popping up in your search?Yes, the Alta CB. It isn’t that I don’t like the shaft, I just felt like I wasn’t getting everything out of the driver I should and too much inconsistency. I tried an even flow black at the same length and saw more ball speed and consistency than the Alta. I then tried a Ventus that was shorter and saw more consistency and ball speed. Launch conditions were within a good window but spin was high with the Alta...2800 to 3000. Ventus and evenflow dropped it to the 2000-2200 range. I can cut the Alta down, but I think I will still have spin issues. I’d have to pull up the sites again but most were 65 gram shafts versus the 55 gram which I expected since heavier shafts seem to work better for me that were generally mid launch, mid spin profile. Some of the ones I remember were Ventus, tensei blue and orange, UST V2, and evenflow white. There were recommendations for all the manufacturers, just don’t remember the specific models. Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, cnosil said: Yes, the Alta CB. It isn’t that I don’t like the shaft, I just felt like I wasn’t getting everything out of the driver I should and too much inconsistency. I tried an even flow black at the same length and saw more ball speed and consistency than the Alta. I then tried a Ventus that was shorter and saw more consistency and ball speed. Launch conditions were within a good window but spin was high with the Alta...2800 to 3000. Ventus and evenflow dropped it to the 2000-2200 range. I can cut the Alta down, but I think I will still have spin issues. I’d have to pull up the sites again but most were 65 gram shafts versus the 55 gram which I expected since heavier shafts seem to work better for me that were generally mid launch, mid spin profile. Some of the ones I remember were Ventus, tensei blue and orange, UST V2, and evenflow white. There were recommendations for all the manufacturers, just don’t remember the specific models. Sounds like you perform better with a tip stiff shaft and maybe something in the mid 60s weight range. having a vents in 6x in the g400 the dispersion is really good and holds up to less than perfect contact really well. It produces a piercing flight. even flow black is similar to the Ef blue I had with a little stiffer tip. The feel of the blue wasn’t my favorite but with a small tweak to my one off version it was really good. i didn’t like the feel of the orange in the g410. The ones you have listed from your results all should work well with what you are trying to achieve. Keep in mind ventus has red and black versions coming on 9/3. They kept the same color profile as atoms line so red is the higher launch, blue in the mid and black is low sone other options would be hzrdus black smoke, graphite design iz. if you like a cb shaft the hzrdus yellow cnosil 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Sounds like you perform better with a tip stiff shaft and maybe something in the mid 60s weight range. having a vents in 6x in the g400 the dispersion is really good and holds up to less than perfect contact really well. It produces a piercing flight. even flow black is similar to the Ef blue I had with a little stiffer tip. The feel of the blue wasn’t my favorite but with a small tweak to my one off version it was really good. i didn’t like the feel of the orange in the g410. The ones you have listed from your results all should work well with what you are trying to achieve. Keep in mind ventus has red and black versions coming on 9/3. They kept the same color profile as atoms line so red is the higher launch, blue in the mid and black is low sone other options would be hzrdus black smoke, graphite design iz. if you like a cb shaft the hzrdus yellowThanks. Lots of options, Just need to determine which way to go. I am not against a higher end shaft, just don’t want to spend the money and have it not be right. Or spend the money and find that I could do the same with something less expensive. My lean right now is the V2 since i could get the adapter and shaft in the $80-$90 range. I am not opposed to used to save some cost, but always worry about a bad pull that damaged the tip section or don’t know reliable the person is on communicating the tipping. Been searching some of the sites that sell used since I think that is a better option than eBay or golf forums. Rickp 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 37 minutes ago, cnosil said: Thanks. Lots of options, Just need to determine which way to go. I am not against a higher end shaft, just don’t want to spend the money and have it not be right. Or spend the money and find that I could do the same with something less expensive. My lean right now is the V2 since i could get the adapter and shaft in the $80-$90 range. I am not opposed to used to save some cost, but always worry about a bad pull that damaged the tip section or don’t know reliable the person is on communicating the tipping. Been searching some of the sites that sell used since I think that is a better option than eBay or golf forums. I hear ya on the expensive tinkering. I’ve done that a few times to not work out and I’m not a an of pulls either so unless it has the adapter I’m looking for I usually pass. i think the v2 is a great option and almost a steal at the price Rickp and cnosil 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Rolled a TM Spider X putter while waiting for the wife to finish shopping and wasn’t hating it! Lol. I kept telling myself I don’t need a new putter even though I had about 50 putts yesterday! I also spotted the new Glide 3.0 Eye 2 wedge and really like the overall look and weight. Might need to look further into them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cnosil and sirchunksalot 2 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 So I have to get a set of irons with graphites. Do I stick as current as possible, such as D300s (or even D200s), or do I save a few hundred $$ and go with a set I know works for me, such as Diablo Edge, Speedblade, Adams XTD, etc. I'm looking at the $$$ flying out the window for my daughter's dorm room stuff and I feel guilty buying stuff right now. JohnSmalls, Rickp, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I am now looking hard at taking the next step, backwards, in clubs. Looking to build a hickory set.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk sirchunksalot, ncwoz, golfertrb and 1 other 4 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Man do I wish Golfsmith was still around so I could hit some clubs. Moved my D300s to get a set of irons with graphites, I was leaning towards staying with the D200/D300 as I'm familiar with them and I know they work for me, but I've got a hard, HARD ponder on some Mizuno JPX-EZs. Never hit them though and can't find a set anywhere near me to try out. sirchunksalot and MattF 2 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I am now looking hard at taking the next step, backwards, in clubs. Looking to build a hickory set.Sent from my iPad using TapatalkWould really, really like to do that. There is a lot about the whole scene that appeals to me. I've been looking at Tad Moore and others for a year or so. Interested in your build - yours are always sharp.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Everything. Have a fitting in 2 days! Curious as to what will be better. My prediction is that I will end up with new irons and a different shaft in driver but I think that will be the only changes. May be able to find something different between 3w and 4 iron but am doubtful as this has been a trouble spot in my bag for years. cnosil, russtopherb, Rickp and 2 others 5 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 7:51 PM, edingc said: I keep waffling on buying a 52/56 wedge combo to replace my 54/60 setup. I found a nice deal online for some new Cobra PUR wedges (2017 model), but the are just stock Dynamic Gold wedge shafts. Really wanting to drop KBS Tour Wedge shafts in whatever wedge I buy, but that adds another $50-$90 depending on grip choice and whether I splurge for the sexy matte black shafts. I've also thought about building two more Maltby M-Series+ wedges like I already have, as I like them a lot and the DBM finish is very good. At $36/head they would come in around $180 total for a full build with the matte black shafts. Then, I think about waiting for some deals on the original Cleveland CBX line now that the CBX2 will be out. Or some Ping Glides because they look nice, too. I'm not sure how long I'll hang onto my Wilson C300s either, so I'm torn about buying wedges to fit my current gapping. In the back of my head I'm also realizing it is already August 6, and I realistically have about 8 more weeks of pleasant golfing weather and maybe an additional 2-3 weeks after that if I'm lucky. Lots of money to drop just to solve a small problem at the bottom of my bag right as the season is winding down. I went to a 52, 56 RTX3 set up about 2 months ago. Before that I was at 54, 58 with MD3 wedges. I bought a set of Rogue X irons, and the AW is 46*, so staying with the 54 would have been a 2 club gap (8*), so I bought the 52. My 58 was great from bunkers, but I was never able to get a consistent full swing distance with it. Most of the time I ballooned it, and came up short. I took a chance on the 56, and it's worked out very well. I'm just as good out of the bunker, and get more consistent yardage on a full swing. I rarely use my 3 wood, it's my least favorite club in my bag. I'm thinking about replacing it with a 60* LW, if for no other reason then to remove the temptation of ever hitting another 3 wood off the deck again. edingc 1 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: G425 Max 14*5* & 17.5* Hybrids: G425 Max 22* & 26* Irons: Apex DCB 6-AW Wedges: Jaws Raw Face 54-10 RTX Zipcore 58-6 Putter: ER7 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/19/2019 at 8:57 PM, ole gray said: I love my Callaway Sureout 62 degree wedge so much that I bought a 56 degree. Putting it into play tomorrow! I just noticed you've put an Epic Flash in your bag. Congrats, how do you like it so far? I bought one from CPO last week, but wasn't happy with the "like new" condition, so I sent it back without ever hitting it. I know I need a 9* head, because with my swing I'm better off lofting up then getting a 10.5 and going down if I need to adjust. Here's my question, We're about the same age, and it seems like we hit the ball about the same distance. I'm curious which shaft you chose? I'm trying to decide between the Evenflow 55, or the Hazardous Black. I'd even consider the lighter weight Evenflow 45 option. I wish I could demo all 3, but it's hard to find a 9* demo head in a store, much less the shafts w/lefty adapters. ole gray 1 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: G425 Max 14*5* & 17.5* Hybrids: G425 Max 22* & 26* Irons: Apex DCB 6-AW Wedges: Jaws Raw Face 54-10 RTX Zipcore 58-6 Putter: ER7 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I've been intrigued by the one length iron concept for a couple of years now. There's a seller on eBay listing the Forged One 4-PW set new for $370: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Cobra-Golf-KING-Forged-One-Length-Irons-Choose-Shaft-Flex-Length/273931782281?var=573829813323 So if I sell my old Adams XTD Tours and the set of Callaway X-Forged that are just sitting in my basement, I'd have a new, very interesting set of toys to test... sirchunksalot, Rickp and cnosil 3 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 8 hours ago, Grand Stranded said: I just noticed you've put an Epic Flash in your bag. Congrats, how do you like it so far? I bought one from CPO last week, but wasn't happy with the "like new" condition, so I sent it back without ever hitting it. I know I need a 9* head, because with my swing I'm better off lofting up then getting a 10.5 and going down if I need to adjust. Here's my question, We're about the same age, and it seems like we hit the ball about the same distance. I'm curious which shaft you chose? I'm trying to decide between the Evenflow 55, or the Hazardous Black. I'd even consider the lighter weight Evenflow 45 option. I wish I could demo all 3, but it's hard to find a 9* demo head in a store, much less the shafts w/lefty adapters. I game the 10.5 with the Evenflow 55 and LOVE it! Longest driver and best dispersion I've ever gamed. I have the Ping G400 Mas and it's a great driver but man, the Epic Flash has blown me away. I haven't monkeyed with the adjustments /sliding weight because I'm totally happy with my ball flight etc. PMookie and Grand Stranded 2 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Stranded Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 minute ago, ole gray said: I game the 10.5 with the Evenflow 55 and LOVE it! Longest driver and best dispersion I've ever gamed. I have the Ping G400 Mas and it's a great driver but man, the Epic Flash has blown me away. I haven't monkeyed with the adjustments /sliding weight because I'm totally happy with my ball flight etc. Thanks my friend. I appreciate you including how you feel about the 400 Max in your reply. That sealed the deal for me. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on that 9^ right now! The great thing about CPO is I have 30 days to send in the trade, so that gives me time to compare the two for myself. Then they give you the 90 day playability thing on top of that. ole gray 1 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: G425 Max 14*5* & 17.5* Hybrids: G425 Max 22* & 26* Irons: Apex DCB 6-AW Wedges: Jaws Raw Face 54-10 RTX Zipcore 58-6 Putter: ER7 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Thanks my friend. I appreciate you including how you feel about the 400 Max in your reply. That sealed the deal for me. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on that 9^ right now! The great thing about CPO is I have 30 days to send in the trade, so that gives me time to compare the two for myself. Then they give you the 90 day playability thing on top of that.Congrats partner and looking forward to your take on it Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grand Stranded 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I've been intrigued by the one length iron concept for a couple of years now. There's a seller on eBay listing the Forged One 4-PW set new for $370: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Cobra-Golf-KING-Forged-One-Length-Irons-Choose-Shaft-Flex-Length/273931782281?var=573829813323 So if I sell my old Adams XTD Tours and the set of Callaway X-Forged that are just sitting in my basement, I'd have a new, very interesting set of toys to test... I was tempted more than once to grab some One Lengths this last week, in the end I opted against it. They make sense for someone like me, however as a slower swinger I worry about elevating the “longer” irons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Kenny B, GolfSpy MPR and Rickp 3 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, russtopherb said: I was tempted more than once to grab some One Lengths this last week, in the end I opted against it. They make sense for someone like me, however as a slower swinger I worry about elevating the “longer” irons. I hit the Cobra One Length a couple of years ago at a PGASS in Scottsdale. I didn't hit the "longer" iron any worse than I do my irons, but I don't have anything longer than a 6i although it has 24º of loft. I was more concerned about the wedges being too long. If I were 10 years younger I might give one length a try, but I'm not sure this old dog can learn that trick. If I were to do it, I would seriously consider the Edel because IMO they have the best approach to one length irons. They're pricey, but if I did it, I would like to have the option that gives me the best chance of success. Rickp, russtopherb and GolfSpy MPR 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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