RickyBobby_PR Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Something I see in posts periodically when people are discussing equipment or potential equipment or improving their game includes a comment of some sort about shaping shots. Whether that is are you looking to shape when discussing what type of equipment to get or the perception that to be better st golf one has to be able to shape shots. I’m curious how many of the spies here shape shots (only talking draw or fades and not up/down) and your thoughts about why you do or don’t? Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I don’t try to shape nearly as much as I used to try. I prefer a fade with long clubs and a relatively straight ball with scoring clubs. I like having a stock and something I can rely on. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I hit a little draw almost all the time. I can hit a fade in an emergency, but that's it. Most players, including me, aren't skilled enough to move the ball both directions with equal consistency. I'd rather hit my most consistent shot every single time. Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Oh yea, I shape them. I'm pretty good at accentuating a fade when needed, not as good at drawing the ball. The draws just tend to be more than desired. Also, my ability to execute these shots is better with mid to long irons. G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I try to play a standard ball flight on normal shots. Depending on the day, that could be a cut or a draw. I only try to intentionally work the ball if I am really out of position and need to go around trees. I can hit a draw much easier than a cut even on days when the ball is tailing to the right. 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...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: Oh yea, I shape them. I'm pretty good at accentuating a fade when needed, not as good at drawing the ball. The draws just tend to be more than desired. Also, my ability to execute these shots is better with mid to long irons. This is why I stopped trying to play a draw and it’s why a lot of pros like the fade. The fade is more predictable in the end results. Like Trevino said you can talk to a fade but a draw will never listen. Purely my opinion the chase to hit a draw is the downfall of many amateurs for the resdons you mention of more draw than desired. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Something I see in posts periodically when people are discussing equipment or potential equipment or improving their game includes a comment of some sort about shaping shots. Whether that is are you looking to shape when discussing what type of equipment to get or the perception that to be better st golf one has to be able to shape shots. I’m curious how many of the spies here shape shots (only talking draw or fades and not up/down) and your thoughts about why you do or don’t? I struggle to fade the ball on command, but I have learned to draw and hook the ball to help me when I'm in trouble. I'm usually playing this shot when I get out of position and have to play around a tree or some other obstruction. So yes, I can and do shape it, but most of the time I'm playing a stock shot and save that maneuver for special occasions. Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Yes. Will be working on a stock shot this year. I like the fade flight as standard, but I am going to have to change my swing pretty drastically this year to keep from hurting my shoulder again.So we’ll see what April brings as far as ball flight goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I hit a little draw almost all the time. I can hit a fade in an emergency, but that's it. Most players, including me, aren't skilled enough to move the ball both directions with equal consistency. I'd rather hit my most consistent shot every single time.This is me exactly - I don’t have the time or consistency to “work” the ball. I hit a draw, as do most (not all) better amateurs (guys who do it for a living are in a totally different category - we are not to be confused with them). I can flight the ball down or up if need be also.However it should be noted that most touring pros have a preference but can hit other shots on demand. Nicklaus preferred a fade and stuck with his strength actually reworking his game to hit primarily draw at Augusta and then working to put the fade back in for the US Open. I loved Nicklaus so of course wanted to hit fade as a kid until I realized that the draw was my shot. Regardless of what your shot is I personally believe that the wisest use of your time would be to strengthen that strength rather than chasing something else. That comes from experience. Plaid will weigh in at some point. He has a very strong opinion on this topic. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
GregB135 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 When it comes to assessing equipment, the Super-Game-Improvement category, and most of the Game-improvement category are engineered/designed to reduce side spin. For the better player who wants/is able to purposely generate side spin, those clubs don't work as well. Most of us have a general shot shape anyway, whether it be a draw or fade. Purposely moving the ball the other way without a lot of practice at it, can be a challenge (or in most cases an accident). The shaped shot I am best at is the punch draw/hook. If the recovery shot requires something else, I'm usually better off just hitting something that gets the ball back into play or on the line of the hole. Driver: 311XF Gen5, Tensei CK Pro Orange, S flex Fariway: 311XF Gen6 3-Wood, Tensei Blue 55g R flex Hybrid: 211, 3H Project X Evenflow H, 80g, 5.5 TSR2 4H, Tensei Blue R (Forum Tester) Irons: T200 2023, Tensei Blue R (Forum Tester), 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 Zipcore 52*, 56* Project X Catalyst Spinner Graphite Shaft Putter: ER2 Murdered Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: This is why I stopped trying to play a draw and it’s why a lot of pros like the fade. The fade is more predictable in the end results. Like Trevino said you can talk to a fade but a draw will never listen. Purely my opinion the chase to hit a draw is the downfall of many amateurs for the resdons you mention of more draw than desired. Trevino ism's are great aren't they. My favorite being; "two things that have short futures are dog's that chase cars and pro golfers who make pars". G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 My stock shot is a little fade. I can have that shot pretty much every time. I can also hit crazy rescue hooks and slices, but really struggle with that "baby draw". I don't know why but my swing just doesn't set up for a little draw. If I can hit my little fade every time, I'm happy. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I can hit everything from baby fades to high draws to hooking stingers... never on purpose though. Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 When I'm in the trees and I'm forced to try to go around, or keep it low, then I shape it with decent success. Most times I'm playing a 5 yard draw, but if I'm swinging a certain way on a given day, I'll play my miss at the time. Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I am simply not equipped with the skill set to produce a "purposeful" shot shape as yet. My goal is to hit has straight as possible in most situations, but my "natural" shot tends to be a fade. When a good iron strike is made, I've actually had better golfers describe it as a "nice little cut". A rare occasion, but one I'm working on... In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just another lefty Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Middler said: I'd think you'd have to correlate the replies with handicaps. I'd love to deliberately shape the ball, but I've never been able to do it consistently. I usually hit just a little right of my setup (subtle fade or subtle push straight), it's all I can do to do that consistently. I can hit an outright hook or slice around an obstacle, but that's almost always a recovery shot situation for me. This pretty much describes my game as well (except my fade is left of my setup). I can't hit a baby draw to save my life. I can hit a massive hook around trees but can't seem to find that middle ground to pull off a baby draw. Driver: G with Alta 55 stiff shaft, the 9° version but adjusted to 10° degrees 3 Wood: XR Project X 6.0 stiff shaft 3 Hybrid: XR Project X 6.0 stiff shaft Irons: Fly-Z 4-9 with stock stiff steel shafts Wedges: Vokey SM5 46°, 50°, 54°, and 58° Dynamic Gold steel shafts Putter: Testing EXO 7S 34" Standard Lie, Black Shaft, Odyssey SuperStroke Mid-Slim 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I can yes, but I normally do not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 My normal shot is a draw. Yes I can hit the fade but only when I need to or want to. If the draw will work then that’s what I am going to hit because that’s what I have the most confidence in. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
PlaidJacket Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Here's a post I started several years ago on this topic... I can also hit a low hooking shot when necessary. Usually to get out of trouble. Not all the time successfully but easier than a fade when needed. I still typically play my stock shot shape most of the time. Draw. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I attempt to hit a baby draw with every shot unless a fade is required. I do this for a different reason than most though. By trying to hit the baby draw, I have really limited the big slice unless I get lazy with my swing. It will either be a draw or fade, I am never sure which, but this usually keeps me in play. I have found if I don't go into the shot with this thought, I tend to get quick, and then who knows where the ball is going!Sent from my Moto Z3 Play using MyGolfSpy mobile app What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanSterlingPrice Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I only shape if it’s absolutely necessary, my stock flight is medium-high draw from top to bottom and I try to stick to that as much as possible. I can turn the ball as hard left as I need to so those I don’t mind using as much but fades are hard for me to keep in control and easily become push slices if I’m not careful so I only use them when I have to. I think the ability to shape shots even at the minimum is a big advantage to scoring. Avoiding trouble, getting the best lines into the green and the comfort of knowing that shot is in your arsenal can help to free you up all by itself.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Nothing wrong with a straight shot. But as most of us have a 'natural' shape that's what you should 'use' on the course. I 'shape' when essential, but it will be a hook or slice to get round a tree or trees. People that can replicate a baby draw or baby fade to order, and consistently, are golf Gods. I've not met any in the amateur ranks. Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I have a very neutral shot shape. I can shape the ball when it’s needed to get around an obstacle. I don’t have enough control over distance and direction to try to shape a shot say right to left in order to reach a pin in the back left side of a green. Can I attempt it to varying levels of success? Absolutely but I’d rather just aim to the middle then rely on putting to get me home. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Would like to learn to, but that's a further off goal... 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...
PMookie Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Not on purpose, I don’t.... I do have a natural draw with my irons and driver, but it’s not consistent, because my swing isn’t consistent. I generally play everything “straight”, +/- wind effect.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 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...
PlaidJacket Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Since this discussion is still alive I'd like to mention something..... If you're one to want to shape or work the ball left and right at will; do a search of the golf channel or perhaps youtube and look for Cristie Kerr. I recall watching her last summer demonstrating how she draws and fades the ball as needed and at will. She had a very simple method mostly by only shifting her setup while keeping her normal swing path. It takes some practice of course but it's really easy to do. Probably the hardest part is keeping your normal swing path. Yes I know this isn't necessarily earth shattering news to most but it is an easy method. Especially if you're experimenting and wanting to add a new shot for your game. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, PlaidJacket said: Since this discussion is still alive I'd like to mention something..... If you're one to want to shape or work the ball left and right at will; do a search of the golf channel or perhaps youtube and look for Cristie Kerr. I recall watching her last summer demonstrating how she draws and fades the ball as needed and at will. She had a very simple method mostly by only shifting her setup while keeping her normal swing path. It takes some practice of course but it's really easy to do. Probably the hardest part is keeping your normal swing path. Yes I know this isn't necessarily earth shattering news to most but it is an easy method. Especially if you're experimenting and wanting to add a new shot for your game. based on what I found she follows the approach for the "old" ball flight laws. 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...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, PlaidJacket said: Since this discussion is still alive I'd like to mention something..... If you're one to want to shape or work the ball left and right at will; do a search of the golf channel or perhaps youtube and look for Cristie Kerr. I recall watching her last summer demonstrating how she draws and fades the ball as needed and at will. She had a very simple method mostly by only shifting her setup while keeping her normal swing path. It takes some practice of course but it's really easy to do. Probably the hardest part is keeping your normal swing path. Yes I know this isn't necessarily earth shattering news to most but it is an easy method. Especially if you're experimenting and wanting to add a new shot for your game. 9 minutes ago, cnosil said: based on what I found she follows the approach for the "old" ball flight laws. The old school of open/close stance vs new school of face/path manipulation is an interesting follow. Most of the older pros and fitters I’ve seen or worked with prefer the open/close stance. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanSterlingPrice Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 The old school of open/close stance vs new school of face/path manipulation is an interesting follow. Most of the older pros and fitters I’ve seen or worked with prefer the open/close stance. I use the “old school” method and it works well enough for me, but a fella I know who’s a very good golfer prefers something similar to that newer method you mentioned. Guess it comes down to which one works better for each individual. I do think there’s less moving parts in the setup change though...In the bagDriver: Callaway Rogue Subzero 9.5 Stiff flex3 wood: Callaway Rogue Subzero 15 degreeHybrids: 17 degree titleist 816 h2Irons: Ben Hogan Ptx 22-46 degree (4-pw)stiff flex standard lieWedges: Callaway Mac Daddy 4 50,54,58 degreesPutter: Odyssey EXO sevenGig’em Aggies! Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I have typically played a small draw - I hit that for years and years. I could hit a fade with driver or long irons when I had to but that was usually something pretty dramatic vs a baby fade. That said, after two back surgeries, including a fusion, I have been hitting a baby cut with almost everything - even shorter irons. It's weird but I like it - I can still hit a draw but it's not my go to. If I want to hit a draw off the tee, I usually hit my three wood but I can do it with the driver if need be the three is just easier to draw. Because I live in Oklahoma, I can definitely flight the ball - if you can't flight the ball here - you won't play much golf :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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