tony@CIC 16,823 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 It amazes me when I get paired up with a group at a course get up to the first tee box and there is always that one guy who says “o you're swinging from the wrong sideâ€, I don't get upset but I think to myself does he see me as a unicorn do people not often play with lefties Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yeah I've never heard that one Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 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 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 20,700 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Yeah I've never heard that one Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy They aren't particularly creative Had one Saturday about 10 years ago had 3 Lefty's & 1 lone righty ( good friend of mine). He was going nuts, pretty funny morning Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,823 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 So hard to find lefty shoes....anybody have a place to get them ? MDGolfHacker Hah - that's my problem on the dance floor. I should be wearing two right shoes. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 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 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Charli 912 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I was told when I first started golfing that lefties have a tendacy to slice the ball more. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 20,700 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Yes, they do a good job of LH equipment as well. I just have never gotten along with either one of them. I am intrigued about the G400, but not sure when I will get a chance to try one.G400 LH drivers are hard to find. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
00sportsman 2,167 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I was told when I first started golfing that lefties have a tendacy to slice the ball more.All I know is that it's 100% true for this lefty. Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max Halo 3h PGF Southpaw 7W Eye 2 5-SW or C200 5 - AW Oil Can 56* and 60* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,823 Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 I was told when I first started golfing that lefties have a tendacy to slice the ball more. That's because we were taught by righties Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 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 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,823 Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 They aren't particularly creative Had one Saturday about 10 years ago had 3 Lefty's & 1 lone righty ( good friend of mine). He was going nuts, pretty funny morning Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Did you use the old "hey you're standing on the wrong side of the ball" on him Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 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 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 20,700 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Did you use the old "hey you're standing on the wrong side of the ball" on him Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy No, told him “Lefty's are the only people in their right mind†Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 20,700 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I'm of course LH. One daughter is strictly RH; second daughter catches R&L, bats L only and writes R&L. All 4 G kids RH Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
ThatKyle 188 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Ok, question time: How do you fellow lefties that are right eye dominant deal with putting? I've found I can compensate for it a bit on full swings with a small head tilt but I really struggle when I get to the green. The only solution I've found is to pre-line up my putt standing behind it (with a line on the ball) then almost never look at the hole when I'm actually standing over the putt. If I do, I find I instantly lose confidence in that previously chosen line. 3 Quote Lefty in the Mitten State currently carrying: TM '17 M2 9.5 w/ Fujikura Pro XLR8 · Exotics EX10 15° w/ GD Tour AD Stiff · F7 HY @ 20° · Forged Tec Black 5i-AW w/ Project X LZ 6.0 · MD2 56°+ 60° · Method B2-01 · Kirkland Signature · Clicgear 2.0 · Course photo albums: Boyne Highlands + Bay Harbor (Michigan) | Wailea Gold & Emerald (Maui) | Forest Dunes (Michigan) Link to post Share on other sites
00sportsman 2,167 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Ok, question time: How do you fellow lefties that are right eye dominant deal with putting? I've found I can compensate for it a bit on full swings with a small head tilt but I really struggle when I get to the green. The only solution I've found is to pre-line up my putt standing behind it (with a line on the ball) then almost never look at the hole when I'm actually standing over the putt. If I do, I find I instantly lose confidence in that previously chosen line. I basically do what you do. I've considered getting a right handed putter in the past, just to see what would happen. There are enough people putting cross handed that I wouldn't feel like I had to change my grip, just look at the line differently and let it roll. I might still try it at some point. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 1 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max Halo 3h PGF Southpaw 7W Eye 2 5-SW or C200 5 - AW Oil Can 56* and 60* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSmalls 5,962 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 WHAT UP MY FELLOW LEFTIES?! One major thing I've noticed is that I see very few lefties who are hardcore brand loyal. We have a large % of lefties in the Detroit area for whatever reason and rarely do I see any sporting just one or two brands in their bag. Well I'll join the fray. I've only got two brands of sticks in my bag. It amazes me when I get paired up with a group at a course get up to the first tee box and there is always that one guy who says “o you're swinging from the wrong sideâ€, I don't get upset but I think to myself does he see me as a unicorn do people not often play with lefties Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy It never fails. You would thing "righties" would become a little more creative. Ok, question time: How do you fellow lefties that are right eye dominant deal with putting? I've found I can compensate for it a bit on full swings with a small head tilt but I really struggle when I get to the green. The only solution I've found is to pre-line up my putt standing behind it (with a line on the ball) then almost never look at the hole when I'm actually standing over the putt. If I do, I find I instantly lose confidence in that previously chosen line. I just close my eyes. I honestly never thought being right eye dominant would affect my putting. Does it make a difference? 1 Quote 2020 MGS Hard Rock Challenge SkyCaddie SX400 OGIO Silencer: Followed by Arccos G410+, Tensei Orange Vapor Fly 3, Diamana Blue, Covert 2.0 3H, Kuro Kage Black Wilson D7 Irons 4-GW, Dynamic Gold AMT Glide 52, 56 ES ER2 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSmalls 5,962 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I have a confession. I've never had another lefty in my group. 2 Quote 2020 MGS Hard Rock Challenge SkyCaddie SX400 OGIO Silencer: Followed by Arccos G410+, Tensei Orange Vapor Fly 3, Diamana Blue, Covert 2.0 3H, Kuro Kage Black Wilson D7 Irons 4-GW, Dynamic Gold AMT Glide 52, 56 ES ER2 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Link to post Share on other sites
ThatKyle 188 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I've tried it from time to time using my wife's putter, but I just can't get a good control on speed from the right side. Maybe if I was a teenager again I'd put the time & effort into making the switch to putt from that side but found it's just not worth the struggle for me now. I've considered getting a right handed putter in the past, just to see what would happen. Quote Lefty in the Mitten State currently carrying: TM '17 M2 9.5 w/ Fujikura Pro XLR8 · Exotics EX10 15° w/ GD Tour AD Stiff · F7 HY @ 20° · Forged Tec Black 5i-AW w/ Project X LZ 6.0 · MD2 56°+ 60° · Method B2-01 · Kirkland Signature · Clicgear 2.0 · Course photo albums: Boyne Highlands + Bay Harbor (Michigan) | Wailea Gold & Emerald (Maui) | Forest Dunes (Michigan) Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,823 Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 My issue (i think) is that I wear progressive glasses - so I have a prominent line on my ball - line it up behind the ball like you normally would - and try not to over think what I'm seeing when standing over the ball. I believe the progressive glasses somewhat distort the directional line. FYI I also putt with my right hand - left hand has very very slight grip on the putter. If I grip too tightly with my left hand or if the left hand hand is prominent in the putting stroke - I'll end up with a strong arc to the swing. FYI I did try a right hand putter - terrible results. 2 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 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 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
ThatKyle 188 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 That's seems crazy to me. I've heard the large hockey following in Great Lakes states and Canada cited as a reason for a higher percentage of lefty golfers in our land of cold and snow. Makes sense, but I've never seen specific numbers to back that up. I have a confession. I've never had another lefty in my group. 1 Quote Lefty in the Mitten State currently carrying: TM '17 M2 9.5 w/ Fujikura Pro XLR8 · Exotics EX10 15° w/ GD Tour AD Stiff · F7 HY @ 20° · Forged Tec Black 5i-AW w/ Project X LZ 6.0 · MD2 56°+ 60° · Method B2-01 · Kirkland Signature · Clicgear 2.0 · Course photo albums: Boyne Highlands + Bay Harbor (Michigan) | Wailea Gold & Emerald (Maui) | Forest Dunes (Michigan) Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 20,700 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I have a confession. I've never had another lefty in my group.Unbelievable!! I had a couple in CT and now in FL have 2 again. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 20,700 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 My issue (i think) is that I wear progressive glasses - so I have a prominent line on my ball - line it up behind the ball like you normally would - and try not to over think what I'm seeing when standing over the ball. I believe the progressive glasses somewhat distort the directional line. FYI I also putt with my right hand - left hand has very very slight grip on the putter. If I grip too tightly with my left hand or if the left hand hand is prominent in the putting stroke - I'll end up with a strong arc to the swing. FYI I did try a right hand putter - terrible results. Agree, tried my wife's putter and could barely hold it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSmalls 5,962 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 That's seems crazy to me. I've heard the large hockey following in Great Lakes states and Canada cited as a reason for a higher percentage of lefty golfers in our land of cold and snow. Makes sense, but I've never seen specific numbers to back that up. Unbelievable!! I had a couple in CT and now in FL have 2 again. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy It's true. I'm the only lefty in my family. Friends and work colleagues are all righties. I don't even know of another lefty at my home course. Kor.a.door is the closest one to me, one of these days I'm going to make it over his way and join him for a round. Quote 2020 MGS Hard Rock Challenge SkyCaddie SX400 OGIO Silencer: Followed by Arccos G410+, Tensei Orange Vapor Fly 3, Diamana Blue, Covert 2.0 3H, Kuro Kage Black Wilson D7 Irons 4-GW, Dynamic Gold AMT Glide 52, 56 ES ER2 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Link to post Share on other sites
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