What equipment are you thinking about?

[Swood1994]

Always looking for new stuff but I think This year I may switch from my Tensei Raw Blue 60G Stiff driver shaft to a Ventus Velocore Blue 70G Stiff shaft to try and pull my dispersion in slightly. One thing I've found is with the lighter drivers I tend to "lose track" of the head at the top of the swing causing me to either cast the club or drop my hands to far inside (heavy fade or draw). I was between the 2 (Tensei Blue 6S and Ventus Blue 6S) when fitted and feel like i settled for the Tensei due to the recommendations of the fitter

Still getting used to my Scotty Select Squareback 2 but have been interested in trying a Phantom 5.5 or Odyssey White Hot #7. Putter is a big strokes lost area for me so I'm always trying to figure something out in that department

[Javs]

This will sound funny, but I finally purchased alignment rods. Usually I just go out and play. Whatever the day gives is what I take. I have played this game since I was a kid and a caddie. I have played competitive golf and never really reached my full potential. I am retired now and this year I am committed to actually practicing.  Putting more into my game. I even have a goal of winning the club championship. Let’s start this new journey to playing really good golf!

[Merlin1313]

In the FWIW category- if any of y'all are thinking about some really nice irons (or know someone who is), my Apex 21s are listed in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum.

Edited March 25, 2023 by Merlin1313

[cnosil]

Not really equipment,  but I have been pondering Monte's No Turn Cast video.  Obviously very popular video and gets lots of good reviews......I keep putting it in my cart but never finalize the purchase.  Wouldn't be the worst $20 I have ever spent.  

[Javs]

On 3/22/2023 at 6:06 PM, Javs said:

PXG just put out the new Gen 6 clubs. I just purchased the 0311 Driver, 9 degree neutral setup. Cut to 45 1/4, in the project x hzrdus black Gen 4 60 stiff 6.0 shaft. Put the golf pride multi compound plus 4 grip on it. With the hero’s program and custom fit came to 459. Not a bad price for this driver. Can’t wait to get it in the bag!

It is already on the way. PXG built and shipped the club within two days. Come on Tuesday!

[richk9holes]

On 3/15/2023 at 12:26 AM, richk9holes said:

Where I'm at in the iron search, likely adding this to my 6-AW

Update: Went ahead with the 24° purchase today. Went with No1 grip pro 50 in all black and KBS shaft black pvd steel tour v 90.

I can't wait for Sub70 to get this beauty out to me.

I also got a happy email yesterday, my 699u is built and a tracking label made.

[Fred Mitchell]

On 3/24/2023 at 12:15 PM, Swood1994 said:

Always looking for new stuff but I think This year I may switch from my Tensei Raw Blue 60G Stiff driver shaft to a Ventus Velocore Blue 70G Stiff shaft to try and pull my dispersion in slightly. One thing I've found is with the lighter drivers I tend to "lose track" of the head at the top of the swing causing me to either cast the club or drop my hands to far inside (heavy fade or draw). I was between the 2 (Tensei Blue 6S and Ventus Blue 6S) when fitted and feel like i settled for the Tensei due to the recommendations of the fitter

Still getting used to my Scotty Select Squareback 2 but have been interested in trying a Phantom 5.5 or Odyssey White Hot #7. Putter is a big strokes lost area for me so I'm always trying to figure something out in that department

Not familiar with how that driver is weighted but if it has interchangeable screw weights going up a few grams might be a cheap way to feel the club head, having to do that now on all my woods due to change in driver length from stock to get swingweight back right on my pings'

 

[Fred Mitchell]

3 hours ago, Javs said:

It is already on the way. PXG built and shipped the club within two days. Come on Tuesday!

Keep me posted shipmate

[The Mad Bomber]

I’m upgrading my bag game. Just picked up a Vessel Lite Lux and I’m going to grab the new Mizuno Staff bag for those cart days before too long here.

[richk9holes]

I am typically cheap erm frugal, so my tendency is to use things until they are unusable. Often my grips will go years and years without changing, particularly if I paid to have them put on.

That being said, having bought the grips already when sales were going on, I have the Iomic black armor 2.3 that is on my 6i sitting waiting to go on. I grabbed 2 CP2 midsize wrap when I put 1 on my vokey to match what came on my 56°. 

So I want to go have them put on. The grips being cut off were all stock offerings, didn't cost me anything, and while still having traction honestly they weren't up to my liking when they were new. 

I want the transition from standard to midsize grip at PW-AW because I view my 43° PW as the weakest lofted iron I will full swing. The AW 48° is used more like my 52° for yardages I can't carry a 52°, never a full swing. My mind sees a transition to a larger grip at 48° (inside 80 yards) then an even larger grip on the putter (inside 20 yards) as being orderly, though some people will no doubt cringe at the idea of different grips going on a set.

The clinching factor is my copycat father put Iomic on his 7-AW and every time I call him he shot 83 that day.

[richk9holes]

Boom, done. $5 each at Toms River Golf Center, he did it while I hit a small bucket. 

Side note: bucket led to an equipment change. 15-20 driver swings revealed 12° gets me more distance than 11.25° small loft adjustment, still neutral lie setting. That adjustment D4 to A4 on Titleist surefit gained a modest estimate 15 yd average carry.

A net 200 yards out meant I couldn't get much info on the rollout if there is any, but I'm going to the indoor place in about an hour to test on Trackman.

[fozcycle]

I am not thinking about any new equipment for this year.  I know it’s weird, but I am happy with my current bag.

[Javs]

6 hours ago, Fred Mitchell said:

Keep me posted shipmate

I was a Marine so, shipmate doesn’t quite fit, but will take it as a complement. Ha ha. I will keep you posted!

[Rickp]

10 minutes ago, fozcycle said:

I am not thinking about any new equipment for this year.  I know it’s weird, but I am happy with my current bag.

I’m not sure but we may need an intervention…… wait I’m not looking for anything either….    
I guess a combo intervention

[cnosil]

9 minutes ago, Rickp said:

I’m not sure but we may need an intervention…… wait I’m not looking for anything either….    
I guess a combo intervention

I keep thinking I need to think about some new equipment,  but I can't think of any equipment that I want to think about.  Intervention times 3 

[Rickp]

4 minutes ago, cnosil said:

I keep thinking I need to think about some new equipment,  but I can't think of any equipment that I want to think about.  Intervention times 3 

Oh oh, we may need a vaccine

[chisag]

45 minutes ago, fozcycle said:

I am not thinking about any new equipment for this year.  I know it’s weird, but I am happy with my current bag.

… Com’on Foz, everyone here is happy with their current bag but that doesn’t stop them from at least thinking about new equipment or in severe cases, buying what the don’t need.

[ZackS]

2 minutes ago, chisag said:

… Com’on Foz, everyone here is happy with their current bag but that doesn’t stop them from at least thinking about new equipment or in severe cases, buying what the don’t need.

Buy what I don’t need. I would never!

[Rickp]

8 minutes ago, chisag said:

… Com’on Foz, everyone here is happy with their current bag but that doesn’t stop them from at least thinking about new equipment or in severe cases, buying what the don’t need.

Foz, gotta admit man has a really good point!!

[Fred Mitchell]

1 hour ago, Javs said:

I was a Marine so, shipmate doesn’t quite fit, but will take it as a complement. Ha ha. I will keep you posted!

. Submarine has the word marine in it so close enough. FYI theres only 2 kinds of war vessels, Submarines and targets. 

[Javs]

30 minutes ago, Fred Mitchell said:

. Submarine has the word marine in it so close enough. FYI theres only 2 kinds of war vessels, Submarines and targets. 

Yes but no Marine would admit to being a sub Marine….ha ha good humored fun!

[Javs]

Any of you that play or are considering OnCore Balls. They are doing a buy 3 dozen get 1 free currently!

[Fred Mitchell]

27 minutes ago, Javs said:

Yes but no Marine would admit to being a sub Marine….ha ha good humored fun!

Always leathernecks around when its Nuke subs and their special weapons, navy housing was off base but was mixed and had many marine neighbors, never had a bad one. All ugly yes but not bad.

[Javs]

13 minutes ago, Fred Mitchell said:

Always leathernecks around when its Nuke subs and their special weapons, navy housing was off base but was mixed and had many marine neighbors, never had a bad one. All ugly yes but not bad.

Yes Sir! I have also done the lock in lock out ops out of the subs. Much respect for you guys

[WaffleHouseTour]

9 hours ago, Javs said:

Any of you that play or are considering OnCore Balls. They are doing a buy 3 dozen get 1 free currently!

I used to play the Elixr and leveled up to the VeroX1 last summer.  I prefer a Yellow ball (easier to follow). Have a stack in my garage, otherwise I'd be taking advance. 

[WaffleHouseTour]

On the hunt for the Titelist's T200 Black irons - may be too late to find them, but I'm on the look out. 

[Lee Stanek]

I keep thinking I need new irons but the callaway s2h2 are sentimental, they were my grandfathers. I also got fitted about 18 yrs ago for tour edge HP3 irons but now my son is using those.  The problem I am having is there is so much to choose from it feels overwhelming to try to start looking at new irons. 

[richk9holes]

2 minutes ago, Lee Stanek said:

I keep thinking I need new irons but the callaway s2h2 are sentimental, they were my grandfathers. I also got fitted about 18 yrs ago for tour edge HP3 irons but now my son is using those.  The problem I am having is there is so much to choose from it feels overwhelming to try to start looking at new irons. 

It's worth a trip to a Golf Galaxy or PGA superstore to be able to see the whole assortment in one place and get them in your hands.

[Lee Stanek]

2 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

It's worth a trip to a Golf Galaxy or PGA superstore to be able to see the whole assortment in one place and get them in your hands.

I keep hearing about club champion too. Are they good as well?  

[richk9holes]

Just now, Lee Stanek said:

I keep hearing about club champion too. Are they good as well?  

Their policy is to only stock the newest, current model year, equipment. I personally like to check all my options, not just the shiniest, newest, most expensive possibilities. I would only go to them if I wanted fitting for a brand new set.

Golf Galaxy will have all the inventory from this season, leftovers from previous model years, as well as dozens of pre-owned iron sets. That's where I would go to eye everything.