What equipment are you thinking about?

[MattWillGolf]

Thinking about the latest driver releases.

TaylorMade $599, Callaway $600, Ping $549, Cobra $549, Srixon $499.99.

I’m thinking that I won’t be replacing my G400 Max anytime soon unless I win the lottery. But if something were to happen to it, I’d go with PXG. I can get an 0211 for $199 or an 0311 XF for $299. 
Am I alone in thinking this way?

[cnosil]

Thinking about the latest driver releases.
TaylorMade $599, Callaway $600, Ping $549, Cobra $549, Srixon $499.99.
I’m thinking that I won’t be replacing my G400 Max anytime soon unless I win the lottery. But if something were to happen to it, I’d go with PXG. I can get an 0211 for $199 or an 0311 XF for $299. 
Am I alone in thinking this way?

I agree, clubs are expensive. Just have to sell the Max; they still fetch a decent price.

[Rickp]

36 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

Thinking about the latest driver releases.

TaylorMade $599, Callaway $600, Ping $549, Cobra $549, Srixon $499.99.

I’m thinking that I won’t be replacing my G400 Max anytime soon unless I win the lottery. But if something were to happen to it, I’d go with PXG. I can get an 0211 for $199 or an 0311 XF for $299. 
Am I alone in thinking this way?

Definitely not.  I picked up the PXG 0211 driver for $199 and happy I did.

[yungkory]

Won my fantasy football league so I'm contemplating a driver fitting (again) at Truespec 

[edingc]

37 minutes ago, yungkory said:

Won my fantasy football league so I'm contemplating a driver fitting (again) at Truespec 

Conversely, I placed near dead last in mine and am thinking about ordering a Paradym without any fitting or validation. 

[THEZIPR23]

53 minutes ago, yungkory said:

Won my fantasy football league so I'm contemplating a driver fitting (again) at Truespec 

Me too!

[GolfSpy BOS]

13 minutes ago, edingc said:

Conversely, I placed near dead last in mine and am thinking about ordering a Paradym without any fitting or validation. 

This time of year I think we're allllll thinking like that.  At least that is what I keep telling myself.  #releaseszn

[Esg777]

I am thinking about new irons. 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

its that time of year where i start thinking about LAB putters again. This time because I almost had someone trade me a Mezz Max for my Scotty.

[chisag]

7 hours ago, MattWillGolf said:

Thinking about the latest driver releases.

TaylorMade $599, Callaway $600, Ping $549, Cobra $549, Srixon $499.99.

I’m thinking that I won’t be replacing my G400 Max anytime soon unless I win the lottery. But if something were to happen to it, I’d go with PXG. I can get an 0211 for $199 or an 0311 XF for $299. 
Am I alone in thinking this way?

 

... To be fair and with genuine respect a 28.5 index isn't gonna find much difference between any drivers. $199 for a new driver (if you want or need one) certainly makes sense. Lower index players that find an improvement may or may not be willing to pay $549-$599 but I think we all agree prices for new clubs are ridiculous. Getting fit is always the best bet and like many have stated in this and other threads, sometimes money is better spent on lessons than new clubs. But again ...  $199 for a new driver? Who doesn't love a bargain! 

[Eisen]

My whole bag to be honest. Other than the putter I just got fit for. I took advice from the wrong folks, got back into the game after playing a ton throughout my childhood. Everyone assumed I'd need a regular flex and could just go from there. Turns out I need stiff flex since my swing speed can vary from 108 mph full, down to 95mph for a 3/4 swing. And the "you don't need to be fit while you're learning" people, like on one hand yeah, I don't need perfect fitting. but on the other hand, I need irons and wedges that have CLOSE to the right spin. SO I'm putting everything in the corner and starting over. 

[Rickp]

3 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... To be fair and with genuine respect a 28.5 index isn't gonna find much difference between any drivers. $199 for a new driver (if you want or need one) certainly makes sense. Lower index players that find an improvement may or may not be willing to pay $549-$599 but I think we all agree prices for new clubs are ridiculous. Getting fit is always the best bet and like many have stated in this and other threads, sometimes money is better spent on lessons than new clubs. But again ...  $199 for a new driver? Who doesn't love a bargain! 

I have to agree.  

[Jim Shaw]

When I purchased my current driver, around 3 years ago, I tried all the top drivers of the time with the goal of adding a minimum 10 yard gain in distance. That was my goal and I want going to buy one without that distance addition. I am looking at getting fitted this year for new irons so that will be fun.

[cksurfdude]

44 minutes ago, chisag said:

..sometimes money is better spent on lessons than new clubs

Absolutely! Buuuut... C'mon club ho'in is much more fun

So yeah thinking about new irons, maybe the upcoming 749 from Sub 70 ...

[chisag]

12 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

Absolutely! Buuuut... C'mon club ho'in is much more fun

So yeah thinking about new irons, maybe the upcoming 749 from Sub 70 ...

 

... Exactly why we are on a Golf Equipment forum not an Improve Your Game Through Lessons forum. : ) 

[MattWillGolf]

8 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... To be fair and with genuine respect a 28.5 index isn't gonna find much difference between any drivers. $199 for a new driver (if you want or need one) certainly makes sense. Lower index players that find an improvement may or may not be willing to pay $549-$599 but I think we all agree prices for new clubs are ridiculous. Getting fit is always the best bet and like many have stated in this and other threads, sometimes money is better spent on lessons than new clubs. But again ...  $199 for a new driver? Who doesn't love a bargain! 

My thoughts exactly. My game is only going to improve with lessons and practice. I understand the desire to buy new equipment because who doesn’t love shiny new stuff. 

[Mike Cochran]

Wilson D9 forged irons,  graphite shafts, Aerotech Steel Fiber.

[null]

There is only one club I am interested in this year:

Ping G430 LST

[cnosil]

12 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... Exactly why we are on a Golf Equipment forum not an Improve Your Game Through Lessons forum. : ) 

But using blades will improve my game so it is kind of lesson based

[cnosil]

2 hours ago, Golfspy_Lukes said:

There is only one club I am interested in this year:

Ping G430 LST

I hope you like it.   I wasn’t impressed; kind of a letdown

[GolfSpy_BNG]

2 hours ago, Golfspy_Lukes said:

There is only one club I am interested in this year:

Ping G430 LST

 

1 minute ago, cnosil said:

I hope you like it.   I wasn’t impressed; kind of a letdown

Just another example of how every golfer is different. I’m absolutely loving my G430 LST.   I posted this on WRX.  It’s just so consistent. 
 

“Have a quite a few swings in with the Ping G430 lst 9* and the BGT Brava X shaft. This thing is amazing. I started with the flat -1* setting and weight nuetral Sunday night.  Really good numbers with a solid 10-15 yard draw. Moves the weight to the fade setting and hit the ground before the ball 4 straight times. Completely changed the feel and timing for me. Went back to the neutral setting and right back to the draw and solid contact. 
 

Stopped after work to get some more swings and numbers with winter league starting. From the first swing I got the same numbers and flight as last night. Just so consistent. Wanted to try the fade setting again to see if I could lessen the draw. First swing, bam hit the ground. Decided to go to  the big minus(-1.5*) instead of flat -1*.  Perfect. Ball speed up 1-2 mph, launch stayed the same but ball flight was now a 5-10 yard draw. Exactly what I’m looking for. 
 

This combo is as long(not longer) as anything I have ever hit but definitely more consistent with spin and distance. The feel of the face with the Brava shaft is intoxicating. I just wanted to keep hitting it. “

[null]

34 minutes ago, cnosil said:

I hope you like it.   I wasn’t impressed; kind of a letdown

Well it's a good thing our preferences and swings are different!

[BuckeyeBill]

Biggest mistake that is made is making a purchase off the rack because it looks good or even felt good in your hands. GET FITTED! Find a reputable fitter and spend some time. If you can find a demo days where you are actually hitting off grass, do so. Mats in a controlled environment will not translate to the course. If you live at altitude like I do, have them adjust the simulator to the correct altitude (most are set to sea level). Try different clubs with different shafts, you may find the less expensive option is the best for you. A poor choice on clubs will frustrate you, and no one wants to be frustrated on the course :0

[yungkory]

13 hours ago, Golfspy_Lukes said:

There is only one club I am interested in this year:

Ping G430 LST

First thing on my "list of driver heads to try during fitting"

[bens197]

Crazy as it sounds, the 6 year pursuit of the perfect bag has been settled.  I finished 2022 with a bag that I really love top to bottom which includes a great ball.  I was fit for a TSI3 about 2.5 weeks prior to the release of the TSR line yet I hit this thing so well, I cant really justify chasing something and will remain content with this awesome setup.   I may adjust with a few items this season...here's what I had in mind and I'll keep you posted:

I've been reading a lot about LA Golf tech and the consistency of their shaft builds. The consistent plane it maintains on its own through impact is intriguing.  I am quite fond of the modus shafts, how well they're made so if I need to satisfy an itch, I may tinker with a L series wedge shaft in a 50* T22 or SM9 this year.

My HMB MP 20 3 iron is pretty solid.  It has good days and bad days and if there is a weakness in my bag, this would probably be the one.  Ping's new crossover looks good, perhaps a hybrid for the first time, we'll see.

Besides that...I am secretly hoping that LAB manufactures a smaller version of the DF.1 putter.  I really want to try that style in a smaller head...c'mon sam!

[MattWillGolf]

I was looking around 2nd Swing and wandered into their Handmade Stix section. They sell wedges by JP Golf, which are priced liked the latest driver offerings, $595. They certainly look unique but has anyone ever seen these wedges or seen a review? I tried searching here but was unable to find anything. I suspect that part of the price is driven by the amount of labor that goes into each club but how do they perform? To steal from MGS, are these just “wall hangers”?

[silver & black]

I'm wanting the 223 pro's bad. I need to resist......

[RollingGreens]

All the new carbon drivers! Really thinking about some new driver shafts with some Energy and higher bend profiles. Graphite your IZ and the ventus red tr. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Can't decide on this one. Don't need a new putter but these are hard to find so you all will make the decision for me.

10 Likes and I buy it. 7 hours till the listing closes.

[cnosil]

@McGolfhas me thinking about upgrading my putter shaft again.  
 

 

Makes me wonder if the improvements come from the stiffness and lower torque of the shaft and if other graphite shafts would have the same benefits.   Is a Diamana, Fuji, UST, LA Golf, PXG, or other shaft going to give similar benefits?  Does this apply to both light and heavier putter heads?   
 

The big thing holding me back is I need to commit to a putter.