BIG STU 7,949 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I never wore the floppy big hats until a friend of mine talked me into it a couple of years ago. The 2 that I have are Pukka brand which one came from my home course and the other one came from a neighboring course. Now I have seen the Triplett hats on TV and wanted one but I thought what the heck. I basically took one of mine and spray starched the brim and ironed the heck out of it. Works good until it gets hot and humid and then it flops again. But then again around here the floppy hat Stenson type shades and cigar have became a trademark for me 2 Quote Driver --- Honma G1-X Stock R Flex---- 3W Callaway Steelhead UST Pro Force Gold 65 stiff--- 2 iron 1980 Macgregor VIP Nike R flex-------- Irons 3 thru PW 1980 Macgregor VIP Hogan Apex shafts--- SW Cleveland 588 Sensicore S-400-- Putter Rusty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft-- Bag Old School Hoofer I had in the stash--- Goes along with my raggety persona Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSmalls 6,291 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I've got a hat that is very similar to that Ping hat that Triplett is wearing. The only difference is the Ping logo is red instead of black. It's my go-to during the middle of the day in the summer. 2 Quote 2020 MGS Hard Rock Challenge SkyCaddie SX400 OGIO Silencer: Followed by Arccos G410+, Tensei Orange Mavrik 3w, Evenflow Riptide 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
chisag 12,981 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 ... I have loved soft brimmed boonie style hats ever since my dad used them in Viet Nam when he did 2 tours with Special Forces. He was awarded a Silver Star and at the ceremony gave me one of his hats and as a 5th grader, I wore it everywhere and until I finally lost it. He passed away 10 years ago and would be happy to see I still wear that same floppy style but in lighter colors with a wider brim. I don't like stiff brims so these floppy boonies work great in the Phoenix sun as long as the wind is around 10mph or less. Any stronger and I have to go to a baseball cap. Pretty rare for the wind top be less back in Chicago but when it is I always wear my floppy. 5 Quote Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max 10.5* ... Tensei Raw Blue 60R Fairway: TaylorMade SIM2 Max 15* ... Tensei Raw Blue 65R Cobra SZ 18.5* ... Even Flow 75R Utility: TaylorMade DHy 19* ... Diamana Limited 65R Taylor Made RBZ Tour 21.5* ... Altus 85S Irons: 4-Pw Cobra King Tour MIM ... Steelfiber 95R Wedges: Cobra Snakebite 50* ... Steelfiber 95R Vokey SM8 58* ... Steelfiber 95R Putter: Cleveland Hunting Beach Soft 11S 33.5" Ball: TaylorMade TP5x (2021) Link to post Share on other sites
BIG STU 7,949 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, chisag said: ... I have loved soft brimmed boonie style hats ever since my dad used them in Viet Nam when he did 2 tours with Special Forces. He was awarded a Silver Star and at the ceremony gave me one of his hats and as a 5th grader, I wore it everywhere and until I finally lost it. He passed away 10 years ago and would be happy to see I still wear that same floppy style but in lighter colors with a wider brim. I don't like stiff brims so these floppy boonies work great in the Phoenix sun as long as the wind is around 10mph or less. Any stronger and I have to go to a baseball cap. Pretty rare for the wind top be less back in Chicago but when it is I always wear my floppy. My Pukka hats have a detachable chin strap or cord strap would be a better description. If it is windy here I cinch it up and carry on. The strap does not bother me one iota I know some folks it does. I was always more or less a visor man then I got educated on skin cancers by a couple of friends of mine. And one knows you learn from your elders if you pay attention and most of the guys down here that play everyday wear some sort of wide brimmed hats 1 Quote Driver --- Honma G1-X Stock R Flex---- 3W Callaway Steelhead UST Pro Force Gold 65 stiff--- 2 iron 1980 Macgregor VIP Nike R flex-------- Irons 3 thru PW 1980 Macgregor VIP Hogan Apex shafts--- SW Cleveland 588 Sensicore S-400-- Putter Rusty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft-- Bag Old School Hoofer I had in the stash--- Goes along with my raggety persona Link to post Share on other sites
chisag 12,981 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 ... Mine has a chin strap that I don't mind using either. But since it has a floppy brim, the wind can blow it down and it covers my eyes. Not good in the middle of a swing, chip or putt LOL! 2 1 Quote Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max 10.5* ... Tensei Raw Blue 60R Fairway: TaylorMade SIM2 Max 15* ... Tensei Raw Blue 65R Cobra SZ 18.5* ... Even Flow 75R Utility: TaylorMade DHy 19* ... Diamana Limited 65R Taylor Made RBZ Tour 21.5* ... Altus 85S Irons: 4-Pw Cobra King Tour MIM ... Steelfiber 95R Wedges: Cobra Snakebite 50* ... Steelfiber 95R Vokey SM8 58* ... Steelfiber 95R Putter: Cleveland Hunting Beach Soft 11S 33.5" Ball: TaylorMade TP5x (2021) Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,418 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 This is one of the Tilly hats I wear in almost everyday in FL. I love these hats, throw them in the washer shape them up and they’re good to go. I had to cut off my Granddaughters out of the pic per my daughter.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 6 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
fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Rickp said: This is one of the Tilly hats I wear in almost everyday in FL. I love these hats, throw them in the washer shape them up and they’re good to go. I had to cut off my Granddaughters out of the pic per my daughter. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Looking good Rick. That one dosen't look like it would be too floppy in a wind. 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,418 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Looking good Rick. That one dosen't look like it would be too floppy in a wind.They do pretty well in wind, best hats I’ve ever owned. Also bulletproof, hard to destroy them. I’m rough on hats.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
fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, Rickp said: They do pretty well in wind, best hats I’ve ever owned. Also bulletproof, hard to destroy them. I’m rough on hats. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy How are they in the heat? Looks like the dome is mesh/ventilated? 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,418 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 How are they in the heat? Looks like the dome is mesh/ventilated?The one I’m wearing in the pic vents pretty good. It does have a piece inside so it’s not wide open. Another Tilly I have is vented better than this one. 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
DawgDaddy 2,807 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 This is probably slightly different but if Ping is a must this may fit the bill... https://www.carlsgolfland.com/ping-boonie-hat The site list it as currently out of stock so it may be impossible to get. 2 Quote Driver - Epic Flash with Mitsubishi C6 Red 50 R-flex shaft Woods - Mavrik 3 Wood & Epic Flash Heavenwood Hybrid - Epic Flash 4H Irons - Rogue X 5 - AW Wedges - CBX2 54* & 58* Putter - ER2 Rangefinder - Bushnell Pro XE Ball - MTB-X Bag - 2020 Bag Boy Chiller Cart Bag Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,418 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I picked one of TG as Palmer hats a while back. Not crazy about it so I wear it for yard work.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
fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Rickp said: The one I’m wearing in the pic vents pretty good. It does have a piece inside so it’s not wide open. Another Tilly I have is vented better than this one. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy If that hat had the PING logo, it would be the bomb (or skookum in old school lingo). 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
BIG STU 7,949 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 13 hours ago, chisag said: ... Mine has a chin strap that I don't mind using either. But since it has a floppy brim, the wind can blow it down and it covers my eyes. Not good in the middle of a swing, chip or putt LOL! Man I thought you had a tough mental game!! In that case just imagine the club hitting the ball. In my case I imagine it hitting somewhere on the face. Seriously I have not had that happen yet. Since you mentioned it that will more than likely happen the next round I play more than likely a 3 foot putt and I fan it 3 Quote Driver --- Honma G1-X Stock R Flex---- 3W Callaway Steelhead UST Pro Force Gold 65 stiff--- 2 iron 1980 Macgregor VIP Nike R flex-------- Irons 3 thru PW 1980 Macgregor VIP Hogan Apex shafts--- SW Cleveland 588 Sensicore S-400-- Putter Rusty Santa Fe Bulls Eye Fluted shaft-- Bag Old School Hoofer I had in the stash--- Goes along with my raggety persona Link to post Share on other sites
braincramp 234 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat! I wear a Shelta Osprey and I love it. Quote Ping G410, 10.5 5.5 Evenflow , Ping G425 5 wood/ Ping Anser 20 degree hybrid/ Srixon ZX5, 5-PW/ Ping Glide 50,54, & 58ES/ Bettinardi Queen B Link to post Share on other sites
Greer SC 1 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I have 2 of these, both white, L/XL. One with red lettering and one with black. I agree with the Tour only comment as these have tags with product info but no price. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,418 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I have 2 of these, both white, L/XL. One with red lettering and one with black. I agree with the Tour only comment as these have tags with product info but no price. That’s a nice hat. I saw them at a local Golf Store price set in the $30 range. Was considering one as they had plenty but then the Virus hit and everything closed.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
Blueberry_Squishie 136 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 The MGS shop has similar hats if you can't readily get the Ping ones? Quote Cobra F9 9.5° (Hzrdus Yellow X) H85 16° and 19° (Hzrdus Black 85 6.0) MP20 MMC 4-PW (KBS $ Taper 120S) T20 51°, 8° (KBS $ Taper 120S) T20 55°, 9° (KBS $ Taper 120S) T20 59°, 9° (KBS $ Taper 120S) Tracy 33" ZStar XV Link to post Share on other sites
tjyorke 20 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 We all should wear one. I get bad stuff burnt off every year. 4 Quote Family , golf , fitness , tournaments, and yes work. Golf junky. Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 19,410 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 We all should wear one. I get bad stuff burnt off every year. I second that. You don't want the bad skin stuff and especially on the ears or nose. Very painful procedure. 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
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