Headhammer Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Short game practice yesterday. Worked on everything from 90-yards & in. cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Kind of training aid day here.... First, some basement putting practice .. where I stuck an impact trainer on the face that dulls the impact if you hit off-center .. and tried to focus on making the same slow, smooth stroke repeatedly. Started with a "Ball of Steel", that red thing under the putter, which is actually rubber-coated steel and 5x the weight of a golf ball but the same size. The idea is it *really* lets you know when you hit off-center or make a hesitant or decel stroke. Next with a regular golf ball trying to "hit the distance" of about 5 1/2 feet. Then out to the garage for the inaugural indoor practice sesh of the new year (about 10 1/2 weeks post-op). First up was a small chip off the practice mat onto the Birdie Ball mat. I set it up so the faster side is running "downhill", towards the front of the garage. Was just trying to make decent contact and leave it somewhat close to the hole (yeah most of them ran by... but did hole one!). Then putted back "uphill", against the slower side of the Birdie Ball, looking at the hole and just trying to gain a feel for the distance. Then some full, maybe 2/3 speed, swings; first with a Gold Flex trainer then strapped on the Power Wedge and swung the DST 8i a bunch of times. Thinking about posture and full turn back and holding the posture while making a full turn through. With the DST, I set up a Tee Claw alignment aid so the face was down the target line but working on a slight in-to-out path. Next up was a bunch of chipping into the net; aiming a few higher / ball forward, a few lower / ball back but generally just wanting to make clean, crisp contact on every one (though two or three decided they wanted to shoot off to the side...). One new thing I'm going to be working on this season is that low spinner short game shot. Finished with some simulated bunker shots using the Pocket Bunker into the net .. yeah, bladed a few but .. most popped up and had some backspin. So overall ... feeling pretty encouraged about the upcoming golfing season!! KCLeo12, Kenny B, StrokerAce and 1 other 4 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Oops forgot the second photo.... Kenny B 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Kind of training aid day here.... First, some basement putting practice .. where I stuck an impact trainer on the face that dulls the impact if you hit off-center .. and tried to focus on making the same slow, smooth stroke repeatedly. Started with a "Ball of Steel", that red thing under the putter, which is actually rubber-coated steel and 5x the weight of a golf ball but the same size. The idea is it *really* lets you know when you hit off-center or make a hesitant or decel stroke. Next with a regular golf ball trying to "hit the distance" of about 5 1/2 feet. Then out to the garage for the inaugural indoor practice sesh of the new year (about 10 1/2 weeks post-op). First up was a small chip off the practice mat onto the Birdie Ball mat. I set it up so the faster side is running "downhill", towards the front of the garage. Was just trying to make decent contact and leave it somewhat close to the hole (yeah most of them ran by... but did hole one!). Then putted back "uphill", against the slower side of the Birdie Ball, looking at the hole and just trying to gain a feel for the distance. Then some full, maybe 2/3 speed, swings; first with a Gold Flex trainer then strapped on the Power Wedge and swung the DST 8i a bunch of times. Thinking about posture and full turn back and holding the posture while making a full turn through. With the DST, I set up a Tee Claw alignment aid so the face was down the target line but working on a slight in-to-out path. Next up was a bunch of chipping into the net; aiming a few higher / ball forward, a few lower / ball back but generally just wanting to make clean, crisp contact on every one (though two or three decided they wanted to shoot off to the side...). One new thing I'm going to be working on this season is that low spinner short game shot. Finished with some simulated bunker shots using the Pocket Bunker into the net .. yeah, bladed a few but .. most popped up and had some backspin. So overall ... feeling pretty encouraged about the upcoming golfing season!! IMG_20180216_160942500.jpg Don't overdo it... a wise man once told me!! cksurfdude and tommc23 2 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...
cksurfdude Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Don't overdo it... a wise man once told me!! No, not all that wise .. sometimes slightly stoopit.... Hafta go easy on the full swings for a bit longer.... But thx! Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCLeo12 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Spent a buch of time over the last 2 weeks working on my short game and putting. I have really improved my wedges from 100 yards and in. My chipping has dramatically improved with a new technique and my putting confidence is very high. Will see my coach monday for a tune up and some on course work. StrokerAce and cksurfdude 2 Quote Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5 Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Kind of training aid day here.... First, some basement putting practice .. where I stuck an impact trainer on the face that dulls the impact if you hit off-center .. and tried to focus on making the same slow, smooth stroke repeatedly. Started with a "Ball of Steel", that red thing under the putter, which is actually rubber-coated steel and 5x the weight of a golf ball but the same size. The idea is it *really* lets you know when you hit off-center or make a hesitant or decel stroke. Next with a regular golf ball trying to "hit the distance" of about 5 1/2 feet. Then out to the garage for the inaugural indoor practice sesh of the new year (about 10 1/2 weeks post-op). First up was a small chip off the practice mat onto the Birdie Ball mat. I set it up so the faster side is running "downhill", towards the front of the garage. Was just trying to make decent contact and leave it somewhat close to the hole (yeah most of them ran by... but did hole one!). Then putted back "uphill", against the slower side of the Birdie Ball, looking at the hole and just trying to gain a feel for the distance. Then some full, maybe 2/3 speed, swings; first with a Gold Flex trainer then strapped on the Power Wedge and swung the DST 8i a bunch of times. Thinking about posture and full turn back and holding the posture while making a full turn through. With the DST, I set up a Tee Claw alignment aid so the face was down the target line but working on a slight in-to-out path. Next up was a bunch of chipping into the net; aiming a few higher / ball forward, a few lower / ball back but generally just wanting to make clean, crisp contact on every one (though two or three decided they wanted to shoot off to the side...). One new thing I'm going to be working on this season is that low spinner short game shot. Finished with some simulated bunker shots using the Pocket Bunker into the net .. yeah, bladed a few but .. most popped up and had some backspin. So overall ... feeling pretty encouraged about the upcoming golfing season!! IMG_20180216_160942500.jpg Nice setup. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Even though it was 34 degrees and we're expecting 4-7 inches of snow overnight, I found a driving range that's open. Tried out my new F7 fairway. First shot off the deck and I said out loud..WoW. Tested the jumbomax grips. Put a medium on my 6 and small on the PW. Ended up really liking the medium. Does a great job of taking your hands out of the swing and reinforces using your body. At the end I was able to practice some chipping even though the grass was dormant and I had to really nip it. Pretty pleased. Still liking the Ping glide 2's Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk cksurfdude, STUDque, JTexGolfer and 1 other 4 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledabill Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I was actually getting quite a bit of on course play due to some decent weather. That has changed with cold wet days and today it is snowing. I did hit the range a couple days ago with a new to me Adams Red 2i hybrid. My first hybrid and I enjoyed hitting it and hit it quite well. I took my PW and 7i along as well. With the irons I mainly worked on keep the front leg more solid (tendency to sway) and swing through the ball. Those are my main focus points on the course as I tend to fall back on bad habits. cksurfdude 1 Quote DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5 Tensei AV Blue 65g 3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff 5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana Redboard w/band Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees, SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider Ball-ProV1 and AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Got a new putting green in the basement. This is the 6x12 Dave Pelz green. So far it feels great. It's a little small to chip but very nice for putts up to about 10'. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy StrokerAce, cksurfdude, STUDque and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Got a new putting green in the basement. This is the 6x12 Dave Pelz green. So far it feels great. It's a little small to chip but very nice for putts up to about 10'. IMG_7081.JPG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy How's the speed on that? My issue with putting mats had always been that they're way faster than actual grass unless you're comparing to mid-summer tournament conditions. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy JAGolfore 1 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I was able to find a range in Houston that has lights, so I hit a huge bucket of balls. Swinging every few weeks isn't going to cut it! Playing tomorrow... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 How's the speed on that? My issue with putting mats had always been that they're way faster than actual grass unless you're comparing to mid-summer tournament conditions. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy From the few putts I have hit it's true. It's advertised as a 10 on the stemp. I think it's close. I have gotten aggressive and putted off of it. But the putts roll true so far. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy STUDque 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 How's the speed on that? My issue with putting mats had always been that they're way faster than actual grass unless you're comparing to mid-summer tournament conditions. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy This is something I'm wondering about. The green I have in my basement is quite fast. Anyone have any experience doing lots of practice on a really fast carpet and then struggling to transition to real greens at a slower pace? It seems that going the other way (practicing on a really slow surface and playing on a fast one) might be a harder adjustment, but I'm interested in what others have experienced. Sent from my LG-G5 using the MyGolfSpy mobile app. STUDque 1 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...
JAGolfore Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 This is something I'm wondering about. The green I have in my basement is quite fast. Anyone have any experience doing lots of practice on a really fast carpet and then struggling to transition to real greens at a slower pace? It seems that going the other way (practicing on a really slow surface and playing on a fast one) might be a harder adjustment, but I'm interested in what others have experienced. Sent from my LG-G5 using the MyGolfSpy mobile app. I personally think it's very hard to go from fast greens to slow greens. I always feel on fast greens if I get the ball on line it will go in. Going from fast to slow I feel my stroke almost changes to actually hit the ball instead of rolling it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude and GolfSpy MPR 2 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Finally was able to get to the range and hit some. Oh how I love a tight swing. Mine gives me a pretty draw from driver to wedges. Then after I loosen up the normal fade returns lol. But for a little while I got a really good ball flight Gonna feel it in the morning but it'll be worth it. Season starts Sunday for us. Been waiting patiently waiting for months. Now if football would start back up I'll be set. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy STUDque, MattF and cksurfdude 3 Quote Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Went to a range in Round Rock, TX, last night. They had areas to practice everything! So I hit a bunch of balls, full-swing, then took my last 25 balls to the wedge range and tried to hit the targets (ton of fun!), then I went to the huge chipping green where they had about 300 balls to chip with, then lastly to the putting green, which hadn't been mown in awhile so that didn't last long. Great place!!! I'll have to remember it for when I get back here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro cksurfdude, MDGolfHacker and cnosil 3 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 As I have mentioned once or twice or maybe a lot more I have been struggling with my short game. After testing drivers yesterday I worked on hitting chips and pitches with various lofted wedges and seemed to be pretty successful. I was making solid contact and was able to dial in some distance control using body positions (club parallel to ground, arms parallel with half follow through, arms parallel with full follow through, chest, and full swing.) Was really happy with the ball striking; need to get to a course so I can try the swings out and see how well I can do. Feeling a bit optimistic. tommc23, cksurfdude, Kenny B and 1 other 4 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: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Did some chipping with my PW and, man oh man, got some stellar results. Why can't I be creative enough on the course to remember to bring that out for a smooth bump and run? Duly noted for this season. Then spent some time hitting with and against a 2 club wind at our little green. I really loved hitting into it because it accentuated any mistakes but the ones I hit right were things of beauty. Balls that just seemed to stop mid-air and slide down a vertical wall right by the pin. Unfortunately, it was only about 60/40 hitting the green so I gotta keep at it. I threw away a bunch of shots last year by missing greens from the fairway so that'll be a big focus this season. Then finished with putting. Still tweaking this MLA but I may be able to finish up the cross test soon. The greens are still fuzzy so I'll wait till they get a little smoother for better rolls. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude, Kenny B and MDGolfHacker 3 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Did some chipping with my PW and, man oh man, got some stellar results. Why can't I be creative enough on the course to remember to bring that out for a smooth bump and run? Duly noted for this season. Then spent some time hitting with and against a 2 club wind at our little green. I really loved hitting into it because it accentuated any mistakes but the ones I hit right were things of beauty. Balls that just seemed to stop mid-air and slide down a vertical wall right by the pin. Unfortunately, it was only about 60/40 hitting the green so I gotta keep at it. I threw away a bunch of shots last year by missing greens from the fairway so that'll be a big focus this season. Then finished with putting. Still tweaking this MLA but I may be able to finish up the cross test soon. The greens are still fuzzy so I'll wait till they get a little smoother for better rolls. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Stud so you're using a PW for bump and run? Better than a 7 or 8 iron (which I typically use)? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I THOUGHT about hitting the practice green and the range. Then I got outside with a temp in the 30's and a wind chill bringing the temp down to the mid-20's, I went back in. Need to get out and get some practice in before the guys trip to Pinehurst at the start of April... MDGolfHacker Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPattGolf Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I would say no club is inherently better at bump-n-runs than another. Personally, I use anything from 50* to my 7iron for bump-n-runs and I let the lie, green speed, slope, how my ball is spinning on chips that day and the total distance I have to cover determine which club from that range I use for the shot. Stud so you're using a PW for bump and run? Better than a 7 or 8 iron (which I typically use)?Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude, Kenny B and MDGolfHacker 3 Quote * Staff Professional* Driver: Stealth Plus+ (7.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Black 6X Tipped 1" 3 Wood: Stealth Plus+ (14.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Blue 7x Tipped 1" Driving Iron: P790 UDI 2 iron - HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5 4 Iron: P790 - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (5-7) P7MC - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (8-P) P7MB - KBS C-Taper 130 X Wedges: MG3 Black 50.09 / 55.11 - KBS TOUR FLT 130 X 60* Wedge: High Toe Raw - KBS Tour 130 X Putter: Custom Black ER2 or Custom Black Del Monte Bag: FlexTech Stand Bag Glove: Tour Preferred Glove Ball: TP5X #11 RangeFinder: R1 Smart Rangefinder Instagram: @dpattgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Stud so you're using a PW for bump and run? Better than a 7 or 8 iron (which I typically use)? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I think they're each good depending on the distance. I already use an 8 or 9 (hardly ever a 7) for the long ones but need to force myself to use the PW on shorter ones. It's so easy to grab the 60* and try to play some fancy spinner but it's pretty rare that that's even "required." This time of year, the spinner is having almost no effect anyway because the greens just aren't moist enough for the teeth to grab. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy cnosil and tony@CIC 2 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I think they're each good depending on the distance. I already use an 8 or 9 (hardly ever a 7) for the long ones but need to force myself to use the PW on shorter ones. It's so easy to grab the 60* and try to play some fancy spinner but it's pretty rare that that's even "required." This time of year, the spinner is having almost no effect anyway because the greens just aren't moist enough for the teeth to grab. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy Thanks - I'll have to try using different clubs for that shot - to date I've been stuck on my 7 iron. I'd love to use my 60* but generally get the yips when I'm that close. Kenny B 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Thanks - I'll have to try using different clubs for that shot - to date I've been stuck on my 7 iron. I'd love to use my 60* but generally get the yips when I'm that close. Every course is different; green speeds vary. However, take a look at using different clubs based on how much your chip flies vs rolls. You have to figure out what works for your greens. For instance, start with a PW if the distance to the green is the same as the edge of the green to the pin (50% fly; 50% roll). Then use less lofted clubs when less fly more roll, and more lofted clubs for more fly less roll. Your starting club may vary, but use whatever club will get your ball on the green and roll like a putt. Doing this allows you to maintain the same basic stroke no matter what the fly vs roll ratio is. Leads to more consistency. cksurfdude and STUDque 2 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...
tony@CIC Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Every course is different; green speeds vary. However, take a look at using different clubs based on how much your chip flies vs rolls. You have to figure out what works for your greens. For instance, start with a PW if the distance to the green is the same as the edge of the green to the pin (50% fly; 50% roll). Then use less lofted clubs when less fly more roll, and more lofted clubs for more fly less roll. Your starting club may vary, but use whatever club will get your ball on the green and roll like a putt. Doing this allows you to maintain the same basic stroke no matter what the fly vs roll ratio is. Leads to more consistency. Kenny thx great idea especially to drive consistency in the stroke cksurfdude and Kenny B 2 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Chipping & pitching ... 100 yards & in. Ran out at lunch to get some short game work in. Haven't had any time to get out and play lately because of weather, work. & family ... so I have to get out and get my fix in any way & any time I can. cksurfdude 1 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Chipped and putted in the simulator. Did better than I thought I would. But the amazing thing was watching a guy with a 3/4 swing and nice smooth tempo hit his 7 iron 180 ish carry. So refined and fluid and smooth looking. Never once did he really look like he was killing it Impressive. cksurfdude and MDGolfHacker 2 Quote Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I would say no club is inherently better at bump-n-runs than another. Personally, I use anything from 50* to my 7iron for bump-n-runs and I let the lie, green speed, slope, how my ball is spinning on chips that day and the total distance I have to cover determine which club from that range I use for the shot. Nick Faldo would disagree with you. He says at most a 9 iron. Anything more puts too much spin on the ball. I tend to agree with him. Generally I bump and run with 8 iron or 4 hybrid. I will bump wedges into the rough to kill them on downhill shots but that's not a true bump and run. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude and Rickp 2 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I worked on my ball flight - it was extremely windy today so a great day to see how solidly I could hit it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp, Flipper554 and cksurfdude 3 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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