What equipment are you thinking about?

[tdooley]

Currently playing one length irons. Had a conversation recently with my coach (he works with Mike Schy fairly regularly) and we got to talking about one length club length. 
It went something like this…

‘Why do we use one length?’

‘Consistency.’

‘Where/when do we want to be consistent?’

’Approach shots’

’Is 7i length the appropriate length for ME to hit consistent approach shots?’

After some conversations on body type, limb lengths, setup posture, etc. we came to the conclusion that I’m ‘built’ for PW length

Long story short, my 7i - LW are all PW length. Once I get to 6i, 5i, and 4i I go variable length to get proper gapping - I’ve seen a lot of people do the opposite, 5i - PW are 7i length, then wedges are variable length

For the people who don’t like OL because of long wedges, maybe take a look at making your irons wedge length

[santicv7]

On 8/1/2016 at 7:53 PM, Thatginger96 said:

I'm eyeing either the 714 Ap2s or the RSI 2s and maybe even the RSI TP if the price is right. It's a matter of price and availability now. Well that and selling off my old clubs

I was thinking about the 714ap2 but I bought the new taylormade p790, wow, what a incredible set, I didn’t like Taylor made before but right now I’m in love

[Ro.]

I'm seriously interested in the new TSR line from Titleist. I have a Stealth Plus but I'm a Titleist guy at heart

[ChuckZ]

Just placed my spring order of apparel thru the FJ sales rep.  Two new pair of tour pants, one pair of lightweight shorts and two camo shirts and one floral print shirt.  Preparing for the spring.  Also waiting on the new line of Titleist T300 irons.  Believe they should be released in October 2023.  Usually buy a new set every other cycle.  My look into a Titleist TSR five or seven wood, if I can find the shaft that I like.  Love the Fujikura Speeder shafts.  Thinking of replacing one of my hybrids.  Have discussed with my fitter and we need to get together, if we can locate the shaft.  

[TitleistMike]

I don't change clubs often....

Titleist tour model irons 20 years

Tommy Armour EVO irons about as long as Fred Couples. Gave up after 3 years.

Titleist 704cb forged 18 years

Ping Anser putter 22 years.

Considering move to Scotty Cameron Newport.....

 

I firmly believe it is the archer not the arrows when PROPERLY fitted.

 

Titleist makes it easy to be a better archer !

Edited December 3, 2022 by TitleistMike

[GolfSpy_APH]

14 hours ago, Delhump22 said:

I've got a guy looking to sell me a bunch of Callaway clubs:

- Epic Max Driver, Mavrik 5 wood, Rogue ST Max irons (5-AW), and 56 and 60 Jaws MD5 wedges. 

I'm your typical high handicapper, and I've never bought new clubs before, always played hand-me-downs or a box set I got for my birthday when I was 18 (32 now). 

Does anybody have any experience with these clubs? Reviews or recommendations? I'd appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!

I have one of the Epic Max drivers and have to say it's great. I am gaming a Titleist and you can check out the driver shootout (link in signature) however a hard driver to go wrong with. 

Callaway wedges seem to be liked by many. I haven't played any since the MD3s, but they were solid performers and my only complaint was the heads felt very heavy to me. 

Same goes for the 5 wood, Mavrik was a pretty solid line so don't think you'll have many issue there. 

Unfortunately can't speak to the irons as I haven't really hit any Callaway irons in some time, however I can't imagine they would be a poor performer.

[Delhump22]

8 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I have one of the Epic Max drivers and have to say it's great. I am gaming a Titleist and you can check out the driver shootout (link in signature) however a hard driver to go wrong with. 

Callaway wedges seem to be liked by many. I haven't played any since the MD3s, but they were solid performers and my only complaint was the heads felt very heavy to me. 

Same goes for the 5 wood, Mavrik was a pretty solid line so don't think you'll have many issue there. 

Unfortunately can't speak to the irons as I haven't really hit any Callaway irons in some time, however I can't imagine they would be a poor performer.

 

Awesome!!! Thank you so much!

23 hours ago, Delhump22 said:

clubs

 

[cnosil]

23 hours ago, Delhump22 said:

I've got a guy looking to sell me a bunch of Callaway clubs:

- Epic Max Driver, Mavrik 5 wood, Rogue ST Max irons (5-AW), and 56 and 60 Jaws MD5 wedges. 

I'm your typical high handicapper, and I've never bought new clubs before, always played hand-me-downs or a box set I got for my birthday when I was 18 (32 now). 

Does anybody have any experience with these clubs? Reviews or recommendations? I'd appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!

Overall Callaway make solid clubs that perform well.  With these being on the game improvement side of club types they probably are the right set for a higher handicapper.    The biggest question is will the setup work for you.   For example if the driver loft can be 9, 10.5, or 12.  If it is a 12 and you are a high ball hitter a 9 may be the proper fit.   5-wood is pretty generic.  Wedges have bounce/grind and wear (since they are used) considerations.   The shafts will have some influence on how well the clubs work for you; some people can play with anything; others weight and flex will have a huge impact.   

If the guy is local to you,  see if you can hit the clubs and see how they perform for you.   They may the best or worst clubs for me,  but how they work for you is really what matters. 

[Delhump22]

9 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I have one of the Epic Max drivers and have to say it's great. I am gaming a Titleist and you can check out the driver shootout (link in signature) however a hard driver to go wrong with. 

Callaway wedges seem to be liked by many. I haven't played any since the MD3s, but they were solid performers and my only complaint was the heads felt very heavy to me. 

Same goes for the 5 wood, Mavrik was a pretty solid line so don't think you'll have many issue there. 

Unfortunately can't speak to the irons as I haven't really hit any Callaway irons in some time, however I can't imagine they would be a poor performer.

 

Awesome!!! Thank you so much!

On 12/2/2022 at 9:12 AM, Delhump22 said:

30 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Overall Callaway make solid clubs that perform well.  With these being on the game improvement side of club types they probably are the right set for a higher handicapper.    The biggest question is will the setup work for you.   For example if the driver loft can be 9, 10.5, or 12.  If it is a 12 and you are a high ball hitter a 9 may be the proper fit.   5-wood is pretty generic.  Wedges have bounce/grind and wear (since they are used) considerations.   The shafts will have some influence on how well the clubs work for you; some people can play with anything; others weight and flex will have a huge impact.   

If the guy is local to you,  see if you can hit the clubs and see how they perform for you.   They may the best or worst clubs for me,  but how they work for you is really what matters. 

Super helpful. Thanks a ton!

 

[RollingGreens]

The gen 5 pxg driver with the ventus or graphite design shaft 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

2 hours ago, RollingGreens said:

The gen 5 pxg driver with the ventus or graphite design shaft 

I have a 7.5* head I’ll sell ya cheap!

[RollingGreens]

1 minute ago, blackngold_blood said:

I have a 7.5* head I’ll sell ya cheap!

I wish I could use it. I need the 10.5 likely with as low as I launch it. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

5 minutes ago, RollingGreens said:

I wish I could use it. I need the 10.5 likely with as low as I launch it. 

Well then the 7.5* would be no bueno 

[RollingGreens]

Just now, blackngold_blood said:

Well then the 7.5* would be no bueno 

If things change after taking lessons the next few months and the head is still up for grabs I’ll reach out 

[Paul Hedrick]

I think about new golf gear all the time.  I love to think and dream about new 'stuff'.  I tried to convince my wife that if could spend a zillion dollars I would golf SO MUCH BETTER.  Odd thing is, she wasn't on board with that.......

[chisag]

26 minutes ago, Paul Hedrick said:

I think about new golf gear all the time.  I love to think and dream about new 'stuff'.  I tried to convince my wife that if could spend a zillion dollars I would golf SO MUCH BETTER.  Odd thing is, she wasn't on board with that.......

 

... New can be a ton of fun but just dreaming can often end up being better. Especially considering the cost of clubs in '22. Doing reviews every year in the past I would often find new clubs didn't perform any better than what I was playing especially considering it takes time to dial them in and get comfortable. Maybe 50% of the time I actually preferred the older clubs. Using the 22' Forged Tec's as an example. I found them to be outstanding irons, providing a little more distance but I never dialed them in for accuracy like the MIM's I was playing. I gave them a good month and then some before going back to my MIM's. 

... The flip side is I absolutely loved the T100S irons I reviewed for MGS and had zero plans to change. But I reviewed the MIM Tour's and they were one of the few clubs that actually worked out better for me after the change. Just a hair better feel, a hair more forgiveness and the ever so slightly larger head inspired confidence on my off days. Certainly not a night and day difference and I could play the T100S again and not feel like I loose anything, other than a personal preference. 

... So not to rain on yours or anyone else parade, sometime looking and dreaming is better than spending $1399 to find out the dream was better. Of course the flip side is if you don't do it as often as a reviewer or an unofficial Union HO member, it can be inspirational to get new stuff. 

[Paul Hedrick]

45 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... New can be a ton of fun but just dreaming can often end up being better. Especially considering the cost of clubs in '22. Doing reviews every year in the past I would often find new clubs didn't perform any better than what I was playing especially considering it takes time to dial them in and get comfortable. Maybe 50% of the time I actually preferred the older clubs. Using the 22' Forged Tec's as an example. I found them to be outstanding irons, providing a little more distance but I never dialed them in for accuracy like the MIM's I was playing. I gave them a good month and then some before going back to my MIM's. 

... The flip side is I absolutely loved the T100S irons I reviewed for MGS and had zero plans to change. But I reviewed the MIM Tour's and they were one of the few clubs that actually worked out better for me after the change. Just a hair better feel, a hair more forgiveness and the ever so slightly larger head inspired confidence on my off days. Certainly not a night and day difference and I could play the T100S again and not feel like I loose anything, other than a personal preference. 

... So not to rain on yours or anyone else parade, sometime looking and dreaming is better than spending $1399 to find out the dream was better. Of course the flip side is if you don't do it as often as a reviewer or an unofficial Union HO member, it can be inspirational to get new stuff. 

Spoil Sport!  LOL... 

[chisag]

7 minutes ago, Paul Hedrick said:

Spoil Sport!  LOL... 

 

... But ... but ... but my last line "it can be inspirational to get new stuff."     Crazy we used to buy new irons for $699 and sell them in mint conditions for $619, but now they are $1399 and we are lucky to get $899 for them. HOing just ain't what it used to be. 

[Rickp]

5 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... But ... but ... but my last line "it can be inspirational to get new stuff."     Crazy we used to buy new irons for $699 and sell them in mint conditions for $619, but now they are $1399 and we are lucky to get $899 for them. HOing just ain't what it used to be. 

True That!!!

[Paul Hedrick]

8 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... But ... but ... but my last line "it can be inspirational to get new stuff."     Crazy we used to buy new irons for $699 and sell them in mint conditions for $619, but now they are $1399 and we are lucky to get $899 for them. HOing just ain't what it used to be. 

tomato, tomaato.... but yeah, I hear you.  I know when I get 'new stuff' I do play a bit better, for a while....And yeah, the price of gear is getting crazy

[chisag]

5 minutes ago, Paul Hedrick said:

tomato, tomaato.... but yeah, I hear you.  I know when I get 'new stuff' I do play a bit better, for a while....And yeah, the price of gear is getting crazy

 

... Well if you can afford it and it makes you happy, there are certainly more expensive hobbies.  My post was for those on the fence that may not be able to easily afford new clubs but think they may magically improve their game. And looking at the view from my glass house with a handful of decorative stones, I would never tell someone they shouldn't buy new clubs because this year alone I have picked up:


Cobra Forged Tec 4-pw ions
Cobra Black LTDx driver (for sale)
TM Stealth driver (sold)
TM Sim2 Max 3HL 
TM Sim2 Max 5 wood
TM Sim2 Max 3 hybrid
TM Sim Max 4 hybrid 
TM MG3 50* wedge 
TM MG3 46* wedge
Graphite Design AD-MT shaft
Tensei Blue AV shaft
Graphite Design AD-IZ shaft

[PMookie]

Driver… Always driver.

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, chisag said:

 

I would never tell someone they shouldn't buy new clubs because this year alone I have picked up:


Cobra Forged Tec 4-pw ions
Cobra Black LTDx driver (for sale)
TM Stealth driver (sold)
TM Sim2 Max 3HL 
TM Sim2 Max 5 wood
TM Sim2 Max 3 hybrid
TM Sim Max 4 hybrid 
TM MG3 50* wedge 
TM MG3 46* wedge
Graphite Design AD-MT shaft
Tensei Blue AV shaft
Graphite Design AD-IZ shaft

I know, it is much better to buy USED clubs.   

 

that is a lot of clubs;  doesn't make me feel bad about the couple of putters I have switched through.  I at least had them in my spare room

 

[Rickp]

1 hour ago, chisag said:

 

... Well if you can afford it and it makes you happy, there are certainly more expensive hobbies.  My post was for those on the fence that may not be able to easily afford new clubs but think they may magically improve their game. And looking at the view from my glass house with a handful of decorative stones, I would never tell someone they shouldn't buy new clubs because this year alone I have picked up:


Cobra Forged Tec 4-pw ions
Cobra Black LTDx driver (for sale)
TM Stealth driver (sold)
TM Sim2 Max 3HL 
TM Sim2 Max 5 wood
TM Sim2 Max 3 hybrid
TM Sim Max 4 hybrid 
TM MG3 50* wedge 
TM MG3 46* wedge
Graphite Design AD-MT shaft
Tensei Blue AV shaft
Graphite Design AD-IZ shaft

Now I’ve got to add up mine!!

[GolfSpy_APH]

Just got an alert for a set of ping ie1 irons on our local BST site. Buy now is 250, but 100 right now for bidding. I loved these irons when I had them. They have my Nippon shafts in them too. Will see how bidding goes but man i really want them.

[Jim Shaw]

wow, so let me get this right, this question is from 2016? wow talk about traction. 

this year I am going to get fitted for proper shafts for my irons, then I will go hunting for the best price, if things work out the way I think they will I will probably go 5-pw in irons, 2-3-4 hybrid then driver 3 wood, hopefully be able to get the feel of them for tournament play starting in May. I find when I change irons it is the "feel" shots around the green that need the work, not so much the full shots. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 hour ago, Jim Shaw said:

wow, so let me get this right, this question is from 2016? wow talk about traction. 

this year I am going to get fitted for proper shafts for my irons, then I will go hunting for the best price, if things work out the way I think they will I will probably go 5-pw in irons, 2-3-4 hybrid then driver 3 wood, hopefully be able to get the feel of them for tournament play starting in May. I find when I change irons it is the "feel" shots around the green that need the work, not so much the full shots. 

We are fortune to have several Long running threads that have gone on for years! There are a few more of them in the Daily section as well!

[Kenny B]

8 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

We are fortune to have several Long running threads that have gone on for years! There are a few more of them in the Daily section as well!

There are also a few that ran longer than they should have.  

[GolfSpy_APH]

Cough 2018 putter giveaway cough cough 

[Rickp]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Cough 2018 putter giveaway cough cough 

The Odyssey!!!!!  Best Thread EVER!!