ddryan Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Since 1992, when I was stationed in Monterey, CA, and got serious about golf, I have gamed about 6 different sets of Irons, a variety of woods, hybrids and putters, but each time I made the change there was a legitimate reason. 1992 - Was fitted for a set of John Riley "Riley Repeater" irons while in Monterey- about $650 at the time, which was steep for an Army Captain, but I was single and love the game. Played them thru about 98 or so, when I moved up to the Bay Area. 1998 - Started having a hook/ pull hook problem, so bought a used set of Tommy Armor Silver Scott 845's- less offset, which corrected the problem I was having with the Rileys. Played 845's for about 8 years. 2006- Playing more often with a weekend group, one of whom was playing Hogan Apex Edge Pros. Wow, what a club- I love the feel and the control was amazing, so I bought a used set and gamed them for about 8 years. 2014 - Started losing distance and recognized that the Hogan technology was at least 10 years old, so I went to golf galaxy and started trying out different used sets on the launch monitor to see if I could find something that was comparable in feel, and more forgiving than the Hogans- ended up with the TaylorMade Burner 2.0. 2015 - When the Hogan Ft Worths came out, even though I knew they were way too hard for my game, I had to have them, so I got a great deal from a high school golf coach, and played them for about a year, but recognized that they were too much club- akin to someone with a learners permit driving a McLaren- so I sold them to a buddy who has game. 2016- Used the proceeds from selling the Ft Worths to buy my buddy's Titlest AP2 714's I have the feel I am looking for, can work the ball well from right to left, and sometimes from left to right(just not as well), and my index is about the lowest it has been - Still using the Hogan TK wedges from my Ft Worth set, and an ANCIENT (vintage 1962) Sandy Andy sand wedge as well as my trusty Cleveland mallet putter What's in the bag? Driver Callaway Mavrik 105 set to 9.5, square, Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 60G Stiff shaft #3 Wood Callaway FT Tour 13 degree neutral setup, Fuijkara 370 Stiff Shaft Hybrid 18 Degree King Cobra Baffler pro, Baffler Stiff shaft 4-PW Titlest 714 AP2, Standard loft and lie, MGS S Shafts 53, 57 degree loft Hogan Equalizer wedges 1962 Wilson "Sandy Andy" sand wedge with HUGE bounce! Putter MLA Pro Classic Titlist ProV 1, ProV 1x Currently Gaming "Costco Kirkland Signature Tour Performance" balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Since 1992, when I was stationed in Monterey, CA, and got serious about golf, I have gamed about 6 different sets of Irons, a variety of woods, hybrids and putters, but each time I made the change there was a legitimate reason. 1992 - Was fitted for a set of John Riley "Riley Repeater" irons while in Monterey- about $650 at the time, which was steep for an Army Captain, but I was single and love the game. Played them thru about 98 or so, when I moved up to the Bay Area. riley.jpg 1998 - Started having a hook/ pull hook problem, so bought a used set of Tommy Armor Silver Scott 845's- less offset, which corrected the problem I was having with the Rileys. Played 845's for about 8 years. 845.jpg 2006- Playing more often with a weekend group, one of whom was playing Hogan Apex Edge Pros. Wow, what a club- I love the feel and the control was amazing, so I bought a used set and gamed them for about 8 years.hogan apex edge.jpg 2014 - Started losing distance and recognized that the Hogan technology was at least 10 years old, so I went to golf galaxy and started trying out different used sets on the launch monitor to see if I could find something that was comparable in feel, and more forgiving than the Hogans- ended up with the TaylorMade Burner 2.0. burner.jpg 2015 - When the Hogan Ft Worths came out, even though I knew they were way too hard for my game, I had to have them, so I got a great deal from a high school golf coach, and played them for about a year, but recognized that they were too much club- akin to someone with a learners permit driving a McLaren- so I sold them to a buddy who has game. hogan ft worth.png 2016- Used the proceeds from selling the Ft Worths to buy my buddy's Titlest AP2 714's I have the feel I am looking for, can work the ball well from right to left, and sometimes from left to right(just not as well), and my index is about the lowest it has been - AP2.jpg Still using the Hogan TK wedges from my Ft Worth set, and an ANCIENT (vintage 1962) Sandy Andy sand wedge sandy andy.jpg as well as my trusty Cleveland mallet putters-l300.jpg Enjoyed your transition write up! ðŸŒï¸â›³ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Interesting history - thanks for sharing Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 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...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Adding another thought to this thread. While playing a round this week with good golfing buddy of mine who I hadn't played with in about 4 months. He commented on my "new Mizunos". I explained about testing them for here. Then we went through the rest of my bag and realized every other club in there, wedges, FW, hybrid, putter are all finishing their 2nd full year in the bag. Driver only came out last year, but finishing this year in the bag. So that's something for me. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Adding another thought to this thread. While playing a round this week with good golfing buddy of mine who I hadn't played with in about 4 months. He commented on my "new Mizunos". I explained about testing them for here. Then we went through the rest of my bag and realized every other club in there, wedges, FW, hybrid, putter are all finishing their 2nd full year in the bag. Driver only came out last year, but finishing this year in the bag. So that's something for me. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Hmmm, then along come Titleist Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hmmm, then along come Titleist Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Well this time last year all 14 clubs were Titliesf. I jumped on the Srixons early this year with the intent to play them until the 718's came out. Then I got picked for the Mizuno testing. Once the Mizuno testing is complete, I imagine the 718 and Hot Metals will have a shoot out. They are definitley good enough to have a shot. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Well this time last year all 14 clubs were Titliesf. I jumped on the Srixons early this year with the intent to play them until the 718's came out. Then I got picked for the Mizuno testing. Once the Mizuno testing is complete, I imagine the 718 and Hot Metals will have a shoot out. They are definitley good enough to have a shot. the 718's are awesome. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 the 718's are awesome. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy yes, they are. The AP1 are just stupid easy to hit long and straight and feel surprisingly good. The AP2 are some of best feeling clubs I've hit recently. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 yes, they are. The AP1 are just stupid easy to hit long and straight and feel surprisingly good. The AP2 are some of best feeling clubs I've hit recently.I found an AP3 LH head for fitting and will get a chance to hit it next week. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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