JohnSmalls 5,942 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 2:34 PM, fixyurdivot said: I played my second 9 hole round on Wednesday; this time at Beaverhead CG in Dillon, MT. I played 27 holes and chose the second nine for my HRC round. Rummaging through my selection of rocks, I chose a Pinnacle Rush - a found ball and one I've never seen before. It seemed the logical choice being that the course was not too crowded and I was in no rush. Not sure if it meets our hard rock requirements? Staged for liftoff... in three, two, one. I did not strike the ball as well as my first round but scored well. No KP's or LD's that better round #1. I'm starting to think these low end, often disparaged and made fun of balls, are my best fit ... simply can't argue the results . Using the formula in our IM thread, I calculate round 1 at net 35.43 and this round at 35.63... but maybe I have the slope portion goofed? I'm hoping to get at least 2 more rounds in before the contest concludes... maybe we need to extend the deadline as I haven't seen to many entries yet. Pinnacle rush? What tees did you play? 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
fixyurdivot 8,503 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 3:19 PM, LeftyHawk said: Read their thread yesterday and thought I'd give it a go. Played 9 today. I'm not a long hitter. Best drive was 233. But had a blast. Used a Callaway Warbird. Shot a 39 at Gladwin Heights Golf Course. Slope is 110 and rating is 68.7. My handicap is pretty much an 8. Chris Nice selection of arrows there @LeftyHawk . 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
fixyurdivot 8,503 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnSmalls said: Pinnacle rush? What tees did you play? . Blue 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
JohnSmalls 5,942 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 11:07 PM, seeking70's said: Wasn't pretty. Shot a 49 on the front with the Pinnacles. I couldn't putt to save my life with them. I even 4 putted from like 30' on one hole. The good news is, I switched to my Srixon Z Star XV when I went to the back. It was getting dark so I only got in 10, 16, 17, and 18, but I went par, par, bogey (3 putt from 60'), and birdie to be even for 4 holes on the back. So, I know all isn't lost. Can you update with what course and what tees you played? Nice shot on the bomb! 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 5,942 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 14 hours ago, 20xUnited said: I finally got a round in! I shot a 46 (+10)at Pine Lake in Anderson SC. Ball flight was extremely low. I usually clear the trees easily on the tee shot on number 7 but had trouble getting the ball a third of the way up the trees this round. Long drive for the day was 268 on number 9! What tees did you play? What’s your handicap? 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 5,942 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 UPDATE: HRC 2020 WILL RUN THROUGH AUGUST 31 -Since 2020 has been a year to remember thus far, the HRC chiseling committee has decided to extend the competition for one additional month. Happy swinging. -Scores and side games have been updated. Please check these for accuracy. The guy updating them has been known to make a mistake before. *Please remember to post the course and tees that you play from and post a picture of the ball you played. Incomplete info will disqualify your score and side game submissions. 2 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
fixyurdivot 8,503 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 40 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said: UPDATE: HRC 2020 WILL RUN THROUGH AUGUST 31 -Since 2020 has been a year to remember thus far, the HRC chiseling committee has decided to extend the competition for one additional month. Happy swinging. -Scores and side games have been updated. Please check these for accuracy. The guy updating them has been known to make a mistake before. *Please remember to post the course and tees that you play from and post a picture of the ball you played. Incomplete info will disqualify your score and side game submissions. Thanks for being our lead rock quarry stoner John !! 1 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
russtopherb 5,787 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On the one hand, I want to bump my score up the leaderboard and maybe even try for a closest to the pin entry (there's no way I'm getting long drive LOL). On the other hand, I really do NOT want to play another entire round hitting those balls! My scores are bad enough as it is, hitting those things just makes it worse 1 2 Quote In my carry bag: Big Bertha Mini (the D7 is in time out) GBB 3W (lofted to 4W) V-Series Heavenwood Baffler XL 5i-PW CBX 54* iWedge 58* #10 Twitter: @russtopherb Link to post Share on other sites
Berg Ryman 3,586 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 So, I lost the Caliber on the 2nd hole of my round. So much for Rifle Spin for straightness. If you want my opinion it's not a awful ball for feel, but sound wise it's wack as hell. The ping on the face of all clubs is weird, I only wish I got more time with it to get you guys some sound. 2 Quote ST180, 10.5, Kuro Kage Silver TINI Dual Core 60-S Epic Flash Sub Zero, 15*, Kuro Kage Silver TINI Dual Core 60-S F9 Speedback, 18.5, Hzrdus Yellow 70-S G710, 4-UW, Blue Dot, Nippon Modus 105-S TW-W4, 56*, Nippon Modus 125 T20, 61*, Nippon Modus 125 Pipe Tour B-XS (2019) Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 8,503 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, russtopherb said: On the one hand, I want to bump my score up the leaderboard and maybe even try for a closest to the pin entry (there's no way I'm getting long drive LOL). On the other hand, I really do NOT want to play another entire round hitting those balls! My scores are bad enough as it is, hitting those things just makes it worse Try a Velocity. They are an approved rock but definitely a good performing ball... a couple of my best scores of the year while using them. Also, find one or two holes on a course that stacks the LD odds in your favor. For me it's #4 and #7 at Madison Meadows. Both usually have a tailwind and, in the case of #7, a downhill canyon, if you can clear the corner w/o going OB, the payout is large. Yesterday both nines I played without HR's were 280+. I pulled the Mojo left and it barely rolled to 240 yards. Aimpoint requiring a 230+ carry to clear the point and not get caught up in the bunchgrass OB. 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
LeftyHawk 518 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 4 hours ago, JohnSmalls said: UPDATE: HRC 2020 WILL RUN THROUGH AUGUST 31 -Since 2020 has been a year to remember thus far, the HRC chiseling committee has decided to extend the competition for one additional month. Happy swinging. -Scores and side games have been updated. Please check these for accuracy. The guy updating them has been known to make a mistake before. *Please remember to post the course and tees that you play from and post a picture of the ball you played. Incomplete info will disqualify your score and side game submissions. COOL, Gives me another chance or 2... I really like this trip down old school ball lane... Chris 2 Quote Far and Sure...... ; G410 SFT (10.5 degree), Project X Hzrdus Yellow Stiff Shaft : G20 4W : G410 5W : G20 5H : G410 5 thru UW MD3 54* PMP FG Tour 60* OWorks Black #1 ; TourB RXS / e12 soft Touch Bat Caddy X3 Electric Bag Cart Link to post Share on other sites
seeking70's 131 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, JohnSmalls said: Can you update with what course and what tees you played? Nice shot on the bomb! Sorry, it would have been Lake Hefner North Course, OKC. I think it's 71.1/123, but I'll confirm. Yes, that's correct. For the record, that drive was alright, but this on on Sunday was off the charts. To make it better, I hit the green in two and sank the eagle putt! Too bad this wasn't part of the HRC. Edited July 29, 2020 by seeking70's 3 Quote TaylorMade M5 9° w/ PX HZRDUS Smoke Black 60g, 6.5 @ 46" Callaway Epic Flash SZ 3wd w/ HZRDUS Green 70g, 6.5 @ 42.75" Callaway Epic Flash SZ 5wd w/ PX HZRDUS Black 85g, 6.5 @ 42.25" Callaway Epic Flash 7wd w/ PX HZRDUS Black 85g, 6.5 @ 41.75" Callaway Epic Flash 9wd w/ DGold SL S300 @ 41" Srixon Z585 5-7, Z785 8-GW w/ TT AMT White S300@ 38.25" (5i) Cleveland RTX4 54/10 w/ DGold S400 @ 36" Cleveland RTX4 58/9 w/ Nippon Tour 125 Stiff @ 35.75" Odyssey SL Marxman w/ Superstroke Flatso 3.0 @ 33" Link to post Share on other sites
sirchunksalot 8,751 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 hours ago, JohnSmalls said: HRC chiseling committee That term is so perfect! I laughed pretty hard when I read that. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tchat07 1,099 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 The Rock of choice was the Velocity again. I honestly do not mind them, other than the fact they have 0 spin around the green (which makes me think they should be taken off the list for next year but thatll be a next year problem haha). I started off on straight fire with this behemoth of a drive out the gate! Followed it up a 7 holes later with another monster! Cut that corner a little bit haha. Was a few short missed putts away from some birdies and a record best opening 9! Finished with a 38, my handicap currently sits at 8.9. I played from the blue tees and the rating and slope is 71.2/128.Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoverRick 1,545 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I’ve got to play in this again this week. The week I played this was my best week in over 5 years. Since then I stunk and have only been to the range this week but not consistently striping the ball. I’m working on that this weekend, range only. I also made some equipment tweaks going for more consistency. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Driver: ST190G on Fujikura ATMOS Black Fairway: ST190TS 15° on Fujikura ATMOS Black Hybrids CLK 22 & 25 (set to 20° & 23°) on Fujikura SPEEDER Irons: MP5 5-P on True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedges: MP-T5 52*, 56* & 60* on True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: 2018 Select Newport 2 Balls: Pro V1X Shoes: Range Finder: Precision Pro NX7 Pro All grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Link to post Share on other sites
xOldBenKenobiX 3,632 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) On 6/30/2020 at 10:38 AM, JohnSmalls said: MGS Hard Rock Challenge 2020 Leaderboard Live Spreadsheet Adjusted Scores: RoverRick---------------------31.36 (Titleist Velocity, Top Flite XL, Nitro) New-age/Classic Rock/Grunge Garage Rock tdchat07-----------------------33.99 (Titleist Velocity)New-age fixurdivot----------------------35.43 (Pinnacle Rush)New-age LeftyHawk-------------------38.41 (Callaway Warbird)New-age JohnSmalls------------------39.55 (Nike TD Long)New-age HardcoreLooper-----------39.63 (Titleist Velocity) New-age sirchunksalot---------------41.40 (Top Flite XL 2000) Classic Rock MaxEntropy------------------41.99 (Top Flite XL) Classic Rock Seeking70's------------------42.82 (Pinnacle Gold LS) Classic Rock xOldBenKenobix-----------43.05 (TBD) Russtopherb----------------45.93 (Unbranded, Top Flite XL) Classic Rock Long Drive: tdchat07-------------------------298 (Titleist Velocity) New-age Seeking70's--------------------295 (Pinnacle Gold LS) Classic Rock Fixurdivot------------------------298 (Titleist Velocity) New-age xOldBenKenobix-------------277 (TBD) HardcoreLooper -------------268 (Titleist Velocity) New-age 20xUnited------------------------268 (Top Flite XL) Classic Rock MaxEntropy--------------------267 (Top Flite XL) Classic Rock LeftyHawk----------------------233 (Callaway Warbird) New-age Closest to the Pin: xOldBenKenobix----26" fixurdivot---------------TBD Most Rounds/Holes Submitted: HardcoreLooper------------27 Fixurdivot----------------------27 SirChunksAlot---------------27 JohnSmalls------------------26* RoverRick---------------------24 tdchat07------------------------18 MaxEntropy-------------------9 StrawberryShortCake----9 xOldBenKenobiX-----------9 Russtopherb-----------------9 Seeking70's------------------9 LeftyHawk--------------------9 20xUnited---------------------9 INFO STILL NEEDED: StrawberyShortCake 20xUnited WRITE UP NEEDED: JohnSmalls I didn't get the chance to play anymore rounds before today. For updating on my scores, I played the first nine with the Nike superfar, same ball for the longest drive. The other 9 of that round I used the Dixon earth, I don't know if it is conforming. One of my buddies gave me this one. Bandit maximum distance. I shot 39 on the front and 46 in the back of Dearborn hills. Course rating 61.2 Slope 100 Par 60 We played from their black tees, the furthest ones back for this course. Edit, if it is legal, it is going to be played again for another 9 next weekend, I'm also getting some velocities. Edited August 1, 2020 by xOldBenKenobiX 3 Quote 2020 Bag Boy Chiller Cart Bag Official tester MGS Hard Rock Challenge 100 swings challenge MGS Fantasy football league Unofficial - Cobra SpeedZone Xtreme Unofficial Review - Honma TR21 4 Wood by xOldBenKenobiX Instagram tagging contest Crew Drivers - TS2 10.5*, Cobra SpeedZone Xtreme 10.5, UST helium 5 Woods TS2 3HL. TR21 4 Wood, Vizard 20-60 shaft. Hybrid - T-MB 716 3 Iron, Hybrid - T-MB 718 4 Iron, Irons: - AP1 714 5 to PW, Wedges: SM4 48*, Oil Can 52*, SM5 56* and SM6 58*, Putter: Deadcenter SP-209, Ball: ProV1, Smart Sensors Shoes: a couple A couple of A couple of Adidas , Yeah I have a shoe addiction. Right Handed, Southeast Michigan Honk If you see these plates around. I'm always driving around Michigan. The Ohio and Pennsylvania's turnpike as well as around Baltimore, Maryland. Grip it and rip it my friends. Link to post Share on other sites
chisag 11,552 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 ... Like I said earlier, not interested in playing in this challenge but I have really enjoyed reading all the results. You guys are the very definition of Weekend Warriors, emphases on Warriors. Well done all!!! 4 Quote Driver: TaylorMade SIM Max ... Diamana Limited 55R Utility: Callaway Super Hybrid 17* ... Diamana Limited 65R TaylorMade DHy 19* ... Diamana Limited 65R Irons: 4-Pw Cobra King Tour MIM ... Nippon 950gh r-flex Wedges: SM6 52* F Grind ... Steelfiber 95 r-flex SM7D & SM8M 58* ... Steelfiber 95 r-flex Putter: Newport 2.5 at 33.5" Ball: TaylorMade TP5 Link to post Share on other sites
sirchunksalot 8,751 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, xOldBenKenobiX said: I didn't get the chance to play anymore rounds this before today. For updating on my scores, I played the first nine with the Nike superfar, same ball for the longest drive. The other 9 of that round I used the Dixon earth, I don't know if it is conforming. I play today, but I think it won't count, since is August first. One of my buddies gave me this one. Bandit maximum distance. I shot 39 on the front and 46 in the back of Dearborn hills. Course rating 61.2 Slope 100 Par 60 Edit, if it is legal, it is going to be played again for another 9 next weekend, I'm also getting some velocities. We'll need a ruling from @JohnSmalls on the ball, but to me it sounds like a qualifier. The "Maximum Distance" moniker sounds like a rock to me. Great round, and if the ball is qualified, it'll count. The contest is extended until the end of August, so if @chisag decides to change his mind he can jump in on it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisag 11,552 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 ... Bandit is not a" legal" ball but I have no idea what the rules are for this challenge: https://www.banditgolfusa.com/bandit-sb-golf-ball-small-ball-technology/ 3 Quote Driver: TaylorMade SIM Max ... Diamana Limited 55R Utility: Callaway Super Hybrid 17* ... Diamana Limited 65R TaylorMade DHy 19* ... Diamana Limited 65R Irons: 4-Pw Cobra King Tour MIM ... Nippon 950gh r-flex Wedges: SM6 52* F Grind ... Steelfiber 95 r-flex SM7D & SM8M 58* ... Steelfiber 95 r-flex Putter: Newport 2.5 at 33.5" Ball: TaylorMade TP5 Link to post Share on other sites
AmishJason 321 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Well, a combo of things kept me off the course for July, so I wasn't able to log any rounds, however, I have next week off from work and those Top Flites won't go completely to waste. @sirchunksalot inspired me with his opening 2 iron shot that kicked off everything, so I'm going to make a video of what would've been my kick off. However, bear with me and forgive the home grown swing. I won't wind up on Hack Patrol on Instagram, but it won't be pretty either. 3 1 Quote Driver: Cobra Speedzone 10.5 Mitsubishi AV Blue S flex Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue (low launch original version) S flex Hybrids: Taylormade GAPR 3 KBS graphite shaft Strata 4 and 5 hybrids R flex Irons: Strata 6-PW R flex Wedges: Texan Classics 52, 56, 60 R flex Putter: Odyssey Red Ball mallet Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to post Share on other sites
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