What equipment are you thinking about?

[Michael.Sandoval33]

I am a beginner/high HC player and I was drooling over the new Ping Iron offerings and then remembered how long my fiance would remind me how much I spent when I just got really into golfing. 

Then I remembered somebody mentioned in a post where I was asking about my old blade irons, the Maltby KE4 Max irons that are available for a lot less. And now that is all that is on my mind. They are gorgeous and I wish there was a way to get my hands on them. I think they are going to be my first "major purchase" in golf (though the price is nice)

[berkeleybob]

11 hours ago, Dead Solid Bogey said:

The Titleist clubs are in …. Looking like my bag is in need of a bag. Guess I need to to look for a new cart bag. Have never used an individual divider bag, might give the 14 or 15 divider bags a whirl… Anybody got any suggestions on brand/model of these types of bags… TIA. 

Congrats! Post pics when you get a chance?

I tried using 14 divider bag once, but it drove me crazy. On a busy day, I felt like an idiot trying to put my clubs back in the slot where I think I found them while the group behind me waited. But if I were to try again, I probably pick the Ogio Woode 15. Their layout makes sense for me, and there’s a little color coding to it as well. Second choice would be the C130 by Sun Mountain.

Edited January 10 by berkeleybob

[Headhammer]

Ping Blueprint Irons! Hubba, hubba!

 

[Another Steve]

If I were going to play Ping irons, those would probably be it. Pretty much the only ones I’ve seen that get past my “looks factor/bias”. 

Edited January 10 by Another Steve
My thumbs type like crap

[fozcycle]

On 1/9/2024 at 8:54 PM, Dead Solid Bogey said:

The Titleist clubs are in …. Looking like my bag is in need of a bag. Guess I need to to look for a new cart bag. Have never used an individual divider bag, might give the 14 or 15 divider bags a whirl… Anybody got any suggestions on brand/model of these types of bags… TIA. 

Vice makes a very durable cart bag with plenty of pockets.  Been using mine for a couple years @ 3 times a week.

 

[aguybadatgolf]

I’ve been considering getting fit for wedges or a driver. My driver is fairly new, Cobra LTDx LS, that I self fitted. with so many new ultra forgiving drivers coming out I’m curious to to try them out. Off the tee is where I loose the most strokes and if a driver can help with that I’d make the switch in a heart beat. Wedges are just standard everything and I finally got fitted for irons and found that I am far from standard so also wondering if fitted wedges would help improve my scoring once I’m 140 yards and in. 

[MattWillGolf]

I currently have a Ping G400 Max that I was fit into in 2018. I am thinking of a new driver, honestly don’t need one but as this group knows, that’s not really a consideration. The Ping G430 Max 10k caught my eye. Then this morning I saw on the MGS website that PXG released their 0311 Black Ops line. They too have a high MOI offering in the 10k range and they offer a $150 savings through their For Heroes program. But it’s a bit early to make that decision as I watch snow falling and that courses won’t open up around here until the end of March.

[SliceBoss]

Those new Cobra Darkjets…. Time to upgrade my LTDx driver and Radspeed fairways.  I don’t have to gain a yard and I’d give up 10 just to look at them every time I play.  

Was just fitted into a Ping G430 on a stiff 50g shaft (did not purchase then)… but what do they know

[BallsLeon]

10 hours ago, aguybadatgolf said:

[..] Wedges are just standard everything and I finally got fitted for irons and found that I am far from standard so also wondering if fitted wedges would help improve my scoring once I’m 140 yards and in. 

Curious, if you don't mind me asking, what makes you far from standard? Is it something where you could bend your current wedges to match? I know the course near me would adjust lie/loft for around $5, could be a cheap experiment (saves money for the driver ).

[Another Steve]

47 minutes ago, SliceBoss said:

………… I don’t have to gain a yard and I’d give up 10 just to look at them every time I play.  

If we’re just looking at ‘em I might go for the Mizuno Pro 221 blues. I would just hate to put a scratch on that finish. 

Edited January 12 by Another Steve

[aguybadatgolf]

22 minutes ago, BallsLeon said:

Curious, if you don't mind me asking, what makes you far from standard? Is it something where you could bend your current wedges to match? I know the course near me would adjust lie/loft for around $5, could be a cheap experiment (saves money for the driver ).

I wish places around me did work that cheap. I’m +1 inch and 3 degrees upright. Downside of being tall I suppose 

[cnosil]

12 minutes ago, aguybadatgolf said:

I wish places around me did work that cheap. I’m +1 inch and 3 degrees upright. Downside of being tall I suppose 

Wedges can be a little different.  I see a lot of people that set their wedges up flatter than their irons.  The reasoning:  If you don't swing full there is less shaft deflection so going 1 to 2 degrees flatter with a wedge will help deliver it correctly at impact.   

https://golf.com/gear/wedges/james-sieckmann-wedge-lie-angle-fully-equipped/

 

[aguybadatgolf]

3 hours ago, cnosil said:

Wedges can be a little different.  I see a lot of people that set their wedges up flatter than their irons.  The reasoning:  If you don't swing full there is less shaft deflection so going 1 to 2 degrees flatter with a wedge will help deliver it correctly at impact.   

https://golf.com/gear/wedges/james-sieckmann-wedge-lie-angle-fully-equipped/

 

Interesting that’s good to know. I do tend to swing my 50 and 54 degree wedges full and then my 58 is more my finesse club. Not sure if that’s the best way to do it but I’ve had some success with that approach 

[yungkory]

All of the new drivers look sick, might have to book a fitting next month when Truespec gets them all

 

Also, the new Tour B balls

[Michael.Sandoval33]

This has been sitting in my cart and I think about it more than I should. 

Go Sharks

 

[Kevin W]

Whatever it is, it'll be used. New prices have gotten outta hand.

[Wheelieb]

Just now, Kevin W said:

Whatever it is, it'll be used. New prices have gotten outta hand.

You aren’t wrong in that assessment 

[Mike B]

I am looking to get a wedge fitting and get three new wedges. My wife says I should get a new snowblower rather than wedges. I can't use the clubs for some time but the snowblower would be handy right now.

[Jean D]

Looking at new irons (likely Mizuno, not sure which series) and new driver...going for a fitting at GolfTown on the 20th (pretty much the only game in town...unless I want to drive 5 hours to Toronto to go to Club Champion or GolfTown's "premium" fitting offering at StudioX.)

[ChuckZ]

Waiting to see the latest FootJoy apparel catalog and what is new.  Heard there are some great new pants coming out.  Will be picking up my catalog this morning.  Also waiting on the reviews on the new SM10 vokeys.  Read something about  improving the sweet spot, maybe a bit bigger, improving playability.  Wait till the official reviews are in.  But Vokey always comes thru with winners.  

[ChuckZ]

On 1/10/2024 at 4:26 AM, berkeleybob said:

Congrats! Post pics when you get a chance?

I tried using 14 divider bag once, but it drove me crazy. On a busy day, I felt like an idiot trying to put my clubs back in the slot where I think I found them while the group behind me waited. But if I were to try again, I probably pick the Ogio Woode 15. Their layout makes sense for me, and there’s a little color coding to it as well. Second choice would be the C130 by Sun Mountain.

 

[ChuckZ]

Just now, ChuckZ said:

 

Speaking on behalf of the Titleist Cart 14 bags.  LOVE them.  Am on my second one and by choice.  The first one I had four  years.  Lasted great but tired of the color.  Had red trim and here in the south red fades badly, but still in great condition.  I play three days a week and ride a cart.    Passed it on to a friend who was in need of a good bad and purchased another one all black.  Love them.  As to comments regarding remember to place clubs in the right hole.  Well you have to look for the right club in whichever bag you own.  I like the way you can organize the bag, just be.  Not the only Titleist bag I own, have a lightweight and a Tour Midsize.  Have one for whatever occasion.  The Cart 14 travels well in my SKB hard case when flying to a destination.  Have had Sun Mountain C130 bags in the past and they are good, but prefer Titleist bags for my Titleist clubs.  

[Another Steve]

1 hour ago, Kevin W said:

Whatever it is, it'll be used. New prices have gotten outta hand.

I agree with the prices…. But, I’m 58 yrs old & 6’4” so need them bent up 2*-3* and 1” long. I figure I have maybe 15-20 more years left and I “might” be convinced to go new and expensive cuz I figure that if/when I buy a new set of Irons they will be the last set I ever buy. Any changes from there will be swapping shafts. 
 

the other option (if i dont care whether my grooves eventually conform) is that I have my Father-in-laws old irons with graphite shafts that I could just pull and swap into my current irons and add a 1”extensions. I built them and my current set & know they would be a direct swap and then adjust swing weight. 

[Shrek74]

I'm currently thinking about a hitting net for the garage. As I typically do for just about any purchase these days, I'm overanalyzing the purchase.

I have 2 options:
1. 10x7 GoSports hitting net. No cross beam at the top to prevent the net from sagging (or at least that's my hypothesis).
2. 10x7 Generic (eBay) version of GoSports Elite hitting net with a full steel frame

Option 2 is about 3x the price of option 1 ($70 v $190), but with that full steel frame I'm trying to decide if my concern about the sagging center section is a true worry or just me being overly concerned about a ball getting by the net and into the ceiling or garage door. I have to be 8' away from the net for my R10 to register the shot, which is more of the concern about the ball getting "past" the netting.

It's my first net and hitting setup in the garage so I'm more than a little worried since I have no experience with it. I'm not a bad golfer or anything, but I'm working on my swing and like most of us do have that occasional bad swing/contact.

[ZJeb67]

21 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

I'm currently thinking about a hitting net for the garage. As I typically do for just about any purchase these days, I'm overanalyzing the purchase.

I have 2 options:
1. 10x7 GoSports hitting net. No cross beam at the top to prevent the net from sagging (or at least that's my hypothesis).
2. 10x7 Generic (eBay) version of GoSports Elite hitting net with a full steel frame

Option 2 is about 3x the price of option 1 ($70 v $190), but with that full steel frame I'm trying to decide if my concern about the sagging center section is a true worry or just me being overly concerned about a ball getting by the net and into the ceiling or garage door. I have to be 8' away from the net for my R10 to register the shot, which is more of the concern about the ball getting "past" the netting.

It's my first net and hitting setup in the garage so I'm more than a little worried since I have no experience with it. I'm not a bad golfer or anything, but I'm working on my swing and like most of us do have that occasional bad swing/contact.

I have the GoSports.  Got it from costco as a package deal, net, mat, ball tray and foam practice balls.
I use it almost daily in the backyard with both foam and regular golf balls and would definitely recommend.

[Shrek74]

2 minutes ago, ZJeb67 said:

I have the GoSports.  Got it from costco as a package deal, net, mat, ball tray and foam practice balls.
I use it almost daily in the backyard with both foam and regular golf balls and would definitely recommend.

Have you had any "sagging" issues with the middle of the top of the net? I know you can buy that net extender to help with the life of the net, but that may be just heavy enough to cause the sagging I'm worried about.

I'll be using it exclusively with real balls, either my gamer if I'm just doing some drills I don't need the R10 for, or with RCT balls when using the R10. I supposed I could always use rope/bungies to attach the top ends to the garage door tracks to help with the sagging.

[Preeway]

27 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

I'm currently thinking about a hitting net for the garage. As I typically do for just about any purchase these days, I'm overanalyzing the purchase.

I have 2 options:
1. 10x7 GoSports hitting net. No cross beam at the top to prevent the net from sagging (or at least that's my hypothesis).
2. 10x7 Generic (eBay) version of GoSports Elite hitting net with a full steel frame

Option 2 is about 3x the price of option 1 ($70 v $190), but with that full steel frame I'm trying to decide if my concern about the sagging center section is a true worry or just me being overly concerned about a ball getting by the net and into the ceiling or garage door. I have to be 8' away from the net for my R10 to register the shot, which is more of the concern about the ball getting "past" the netting.

It's my first net and hitting setup in the garage so I'm more than a little worried since I have no experience with it. I'm not a bad golfer or anything, but I'm working on my swing and like most of us do have that occasional bad swing/contact.

Strongly recommend the Rukket brand. Two options and very much worth the price. I’m getting a replacement net this month. As long as you don’t hit the exact same spot 500 times it will last a long time. A concept my son didn’t grasp unfortunately until it was too late. But I’d say we have somewhere close to 5,000 shots hit into it before it became unusable. It has holes in it now. Worth the price for sure. Also check out Spornia. 

[vandyland]

 

36 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

Have you had any "sagging" issues with the middle of the top of the net? I know you can buy that net extender to help with the life of the net, but that may be just heavy enough to cause the sagging I'm worried about.

I have the GoSports hitting net:

Pros:
It has lasted 3 years of living outside in the rain and elements. I have hit 5wood into it on several occasions and never had a ball go through (as long as you hit it in the center "basket"). I bought a replacement net when I first got it but I am still on the original netting! Generally pretty pleased with it. 

Cons:
It definitely sags (especially when wet) and I would say it is best for mid irons for that reason. If left outside it will rust to the point that you can't take it apart (that is my bad). See picture below, the net effectively plays about 6 feet tall. 

 

Also side note, I am interested in both buying an OG Skytrak (I have talked myself out of this about a dozen times over the last year so probably will talk myself out of it again) AND/or a demo 7 iron from the Maltby TS1-IM range. So far I have already demoed the Maltby TE+ V4 DBM 7 iron and the Maltby TS3 7 iron. Somehow I just keep going on these. For the record, I DO NOT need new irons. My current irons are only about 2.5 years old and still have a lot of life in them. I just need to keep telling myself I don't need new irons, I don't need new irons, I don't need new irons...

Edited January 12 by vandyland

[Shrek74]

6 minutes ago, vandyland said:

 

I have the GoSports hitting net:

Pros:
It has lasted 3 years of living outside in the rain and elements. I have hit 5wood into it on several occasions and never had a ball go through (as long as you hit it in the center "basket"). I bought a replacement net when I first got it but I am still on the original netting! Generally pretty pleased with it. 

Cons:
It definitely sags (especially when wet) and I would say it is best for mid irons for that reason. If left outside it will rust to the point that you can't take it apart (that is my bad). See picture below, the net effectively plays about 6 feet tall. 

 

Also side note, I am interested in both buying an OG Skytrak (I have talked myself out of this about a dozen times over the last year so probably will talk myself out of it again) AND/or a demo 7 iron from the Maltby TS1-IM range. So far I have already demoed the Maltby TE+ V4 DBM 7 iron and the Maltby TS3 7 iron. Somehow I just keep going on these. For the record, I DO NOT need new irons. My current irons are only about 2.5 years old and still have a lot of life in them. I just need to keep telling myself I don't need new irons, I don't need new irons, I don't need new irons...

Here are the ones I'm looking at:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145530276490
https://www.rukket.com/products/rukket-9x7x3ft-haack-golf-net-pro
https://www.playgosports.com/collections/golf-hitting-chipping-nets/products/gosports-golf-practice-hitting-net-huge-10-feet-x-7-feet-size (adding the next extender to the net)

It'll be in my garage only, as once the weather breaks, I'll be on the ranges here in the community with the occasional garage session. The eBay one gives a bit more substance due to the steel frame, but it's not really a put up and take down every time kind of option.

Oh, and you DO need new irons.

[MC3157]

I just got fitted for some Ping G430 irons (7-50) after realizing that my current custom set of KZG irons are over 8 years old and I've been losing distance over the last year. Now just waiting for them to be built and delivered.

Also thinking about a new bag this year as well. I love quality products so have been looking a Vessel cart bag. They are awfully expensive though!! My wife says this is my Christmas & birthday present for the next 2 years!! LOL