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3 hours ago, dlow206 said:

I have noticed that whenever someone pulls 3 wood off the fairway on a par 5, it rarely ends up being a good shot or let alone a decent shot. 

Gotta agree with this.  I can also say I rarely see anyone attempting to pull it off as well.  Players seem to keep the 3W in the bag unless it’s off the tee box.  Goes for me as well.

Semi-strange, I’m pretty consistent with my 5W but extremely inconsistent with the 3.

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17 minutes ago, toehold57 said:

Gotta agree with this.  I can also say I rarely see anyone attempting to pull it off as well.  Players seem to keep the 3W in the bag unless it’s off the tee box.  Goes for me as well.

Semi-strange, I’m pretty consistent with my 5W but extremely inconsistent with the 3.

The guys I play with pull the 3-wood all the time. They will be like 250 out, and I know there is no way even if they flush it that they are going to make it to the green. Then they top it lol. 

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1 hour ago, dlow206 said:

The guys I play with pull the 3-wood all the time. They will be like 250 out, and I know there is no way even if they flush it that they are going to make it to the green. Then they top it lol. 

Maybe they are thinking like I do... a topped 3W goes further than a topped hybrid.  I know it does!  I've measured it!!  😆

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And how many guys do you see practicing with a 3 wood on the range? BTW, my fitter told me to take it out of the bag - he replaced it with a 5 wood dialed down to 17* - it works a lot better. 

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18 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

And how many guys do you see practicing with a 3 wood on the range? BTW, my fitter told me to take it out of the bag - he replaced it with a 5 wood dialed down to 17* - it works a lot better. 

I practice with mine all the time basically because I don’t carry a driver. I use mine in the fairway as well doesn’t go as far as on a tee, big shock I know, but I do hit it well.

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5 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

Does my mind good to see someone else who does not carry a driver, though I don't do well with the 3W either, realized this summer after trying the TaylorMade M3 3W once again it is heavier than I can properly swing and I am well beyond considering a Bryson style strengthening program.  I actually hit hybrids off the fairway better than I can off the tee.

It’s ok my new hybrid carries the same as my 3w

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Somewhere on MGS I was reading a thread about hitting a 3wood off the deck.  On Wednesday I play with a small group that is serious but generally average golfers like me.  I knew 2 of these guys hit a 3wood often off the deck today was no different.  
My Cart Partner on the Front 9 hit it 3-4 times off the deck and all the shots were crushed.  The other guy in 2nd Cart also hit the 3wood 2-3 times and he also hit it very well.  
it can be done……not by me.

Rick

 

 

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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
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Boy it didn't take long!!

I played a week ago and the fairways were still green. This week they are already dormant and a tan color. Even though they still play the same, it's just not as visually appealing.  I drive through the pearly gates of the course, hear the angels of the course singing to me, then bam....... visually depressed. It all goes away on the first tee though. It's also harder to see a white ball on the light tan grass. Time to change colors. 

 

 

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20 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Boy it didn't take long!!

I played a week ago and the fairways were still green. This week they are already dormant and a tan color. Even though they still play the same, it's just not as visually appealing.  I drive through the pearly gates of the course, hear the angels of the course singing to me, then bam....... visually depressed. It all goes away on the first tee though. It's also harder to see a white ball on the light tan grass. Time to change colors. 

 

 

It's amazing how quick it happens, the first photo is Oct 27 and the last Nov 13. 20211027_151353-02.jpeg.4e860da21b463703ca300ac727c570c1.jpeg 

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I've been thinking of switching up balls for fall golf and been seriously considering the MaxFli Tour in optic yellow, but don't want to draw attention from @Yellow Ball.  He seems to like finding the water a bit too much for my tastes. 

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I tend to be more golf active on Instagram and follow a wide spectrum of golf Instagramers. So I often enter “contests” in the hopes of winning some free gear. Well, for the first time I won something, a PXG hat that one of their brand ambassadors gave away. 😃

 

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1 hour ago, sirchunksalot said:

It's amazing how quick it happens, the first photo is Oct 27 and the last Nov 13. 20211027_151353-02.jpeg.4e860da21b463703ca300ac727c570c1.jpeg 

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I've been thinking of switching up balls for fall golf and been seriously considering the MaxFli Tour in optic yellow, but don't want to draw attention from @Yellow Ball.  He seems to like finding the water a bit too much for my tastes. 

Quite the opposite. I don't like the water. If all you nimrod's didn't hit me in the water I'd be much happier. My specialty is finding my way out of the water to live to play another day. 

Did I ever tell you about my encounter with the snapping turtle. That SOB though I was one of her eggs and tried to burry me. I had to roll my dimples off to get out of there.  I don't like water.

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There is a loft lie machine for sale in Richland, WA... @Kenny B want to go pick that up for me? 🙂

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Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft

Updated 07/15/2022
Driver:callaway-small: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex
Fairway Woods:callaway-small: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood
Irons:mizuno-small: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip
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59 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

I'll take a look if you want.  Info?

Was mostly a joke. Its up for a bid on ebay, will probably bid if the price remains low or otherwise will pass. 

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Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft

Updated 07/15/2022
Driver:callaway-small: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex
Fairway Woods:callaway-small: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood
Irons:mizuno-small: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip
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11 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Got my lights up…

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Tunes in my head.  Last week it was Wichita Lineman, today Train Kept Rolling.  I suppose there are worse disorders to have 😆.

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52 minutes ago, EasyPutter said:

As long as it isn't the Banana Boat song.  Oops, don't go there! 😅

If you don't want this song in your head, don't listen!!!!!!  Fair warning!!

 

 

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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If you want to see and hear heartfelt respect, watch this... oh, and you might risk singing it in your head for the day.  (Spend a few minutes and read the responses... we could use a lot more of this and the people who make it). 

 

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Snowbirds are BACK😱😱  

Never saw it this bad…….. 

 

Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Received some interesting news from our 15 year old Gson.  He joined the Police Cadets a few weeks ago and after their screening and interview he was accepted.  This was kind of a surprise but after thinking about it made some sense.  Our daughter was in the judicial branch, Parole Dept  until her retirement last year and it seems some of it wore off.  He’s a good kid, playing HS Varsity Track & Baseball along with a 4.5 GPA.  He’s got his sights on Criminal Justice Colleges.

we’ll see where this goes.

Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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19 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Snowbirds are BACK😱😱  

Never saw it this bad…….. 

 

Seems about normal here in Yuma as far as numbers.  Most I've talked to said having to winter-in-place was pure hell.

 

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:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

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:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

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Wife surprised me with this…beyond excited!

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28 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Wife surprised me with this…beyond excited!

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👍

Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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3 hours ago, Rickp said:

Received some interesting news from our 15 year old Gson.  He joined the Police Cadets a few weeks ago and after their screening and interview he was accepted.  This was kind of a surprise but after thinking about it made some sense.  Our daughter was in the judicial branch, Parole Dept  until her retirement last year and it seems some of it wore off.  He’s a good kid, playing HS Varsity Track & Baseball along with a 4.5 GPA.  He’s got his sights on Criminal Justice Colleges.

we’ll see where this goes.

Hopefully he does something more than be a cop, because honestly being a cop now sucks. My friends tell me this all the time 

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Just now, EasyPutter said:

Das ist der holiday spirit! 🍺

We’ve got the “Bacon Boyz” Christmas and putting contest (on Bocce Court) next week, I’ll try to remember to take some Pix.  This will be unforgettable 😱

Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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2 minutes ago, tommc23 said:

Hopefully he does something more than be a cop, because honestly being a cop now sucks. My friends tell me this all the time 

He wants FBI or Homeland Security.  Something on Federal Level. 
I have a friend who was Secret Service who has talked to him.

Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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4 hours ago, Rickp said:

Snowbirds are BACK😱😱  

Never saw it this bad…….. 

 

Doesn't that only happen every 17 years?  No... no... that's cicadas.  Sorry!  🤣

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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Anyone else double jointed?

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Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s

Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver

Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft

Updated 07/15/2022
Driver:callaway-small: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex
Fairway Woods:callaway-small: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood
Irons:mizuno-small: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip
Wedges:ping-small: Glide 4.0 54 and 58
Putter:  :ping-small: PLD Custom Kushin 4

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22 minutes ago, dlow206 said:

Anyone else double jointed?

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😱That hurts just looking at your fingers 

Left Hand orientation

:taylormade-small:SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft 

Cobra  Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft
:ping-small:  410  Hybrids 22*, 26*

Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts 

:titelist-small: SM7 54* Wedge

:ping-small: Glide 3.0  60* Wedge

:odyssey-small: O Works putter

:ShotScope: V3
:918457628_PrecisionPro:NX9-HD

:CaddyTek: - 4 Wheel 

EZGO TXT 48v cart
:footjoy-small: - too many shoes to list and so many to buy

:1590477705_SunMountain: And  BAG Boy

Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 

2020 Official Teste:SuperSpeed: Beginning Driver Speed  - 78

2019 Official Tester :ping-small:  410 Driver

2018 Official Tester :wilson-small: C300

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