RookieBlue7's WITB V3 *UPDATED in last post*

[whiskey golf]

The 5 isn't even that bad, heck if they all looked like the 5 iron, I'd be okay with it. The 7, 8, and 9 have the soles worn to the point that it's hard to make out the iron number. I've NEVER seen Pings worn like this, seriously. That's part of the reason I decided to go Ping, because they're supposed to be bullet proof. Yeah, unless you're using the cart path as a range mat. And to top it off, the 7 and 8 iron's appear to have the little vibration insert epoxied back on to them. It's not dirt, that's for sure.

 

I was going to say I've never seen PING irons in that bad of condition, they keep their looks for the most part even after years of use. I've noticed the i20's don't wear the same as other PING irons but honestly those look really bad. Sorry about the condition of your purchase.

[RoverRick]

The 5 isn't even that bad, heck if they all looked like the 5 iron, I'd be okay with it. The 7, 8, and 9 have the soles worn to the point that it's hard to make out the iron number. I've NEVER seen Pings worn like this, seriously. That's part of the reason I decided to go Ping, because they're supposed to be bullet proof. Yeah, unless you're using the cart path as a range mat. And to top it off, the 7 and 8 iron's appear to have the little vibration insert epoxied back on to them. It's not dirt, that's for sure.

 

I was about to say if this guy did that much battle damage to a set of Pings he would wear out an anvil. One of my playing partners has a set of Ping Zing 2's that look like he has been gardening. It is the last new set he bought and has only changed the grips twice and wiped them down last time during the mid 90's, but his clubs look better than those. He dug a ball out of the water and it accidentally cleaned the club and I looked at it. Not a considerable amount of difference from when they were new. Not that they looked that good new, but they looked the same.

[RookieBlue7]

That's the thing, Pings are hard to destroy. This seller is a high volume seller, but still. I'd be embarrassed to even donate these to a charity for underprivileged kids. I'd be afraid kids would develop bad habits if they used these.

[TWShoot67]

RB7,

 

Where did you buy them? If it's ebay you should talk to the seller as if he's a high volume seller he might have given them the wrong description . I would at least talk to the seller and air out your concern as to condition. If these are supposed to be average wear then you should have no issues getting a full refund! heck I've sold brand New heads to someone on ebay who then shafted the heads up hit them then claimed they were used and ebay sided with the buyer even with all the pics I showed they were BN. ebay almost 100% of the time finds for the buyer. If you bought from a private seller and he has a good rep he should stand by his sale. They are not in good shape. I would just say I want my money back and find a better set elsewhere.

 

T

[The Dansome]

RB7,

 

Where did you buy them? If it's ebay you should talk to the seller as if he's a high volume seller he might have given them the wrong description . I would at least talk to the seller and air out your concern as to condition. If these are supposed to be average wear then you should have no issues getting a full refund! heck I've sold brand New heads to someone on ebay who then shafted the heads up hit them then claimed they were used and ebay sided with the buyer even with all the pics I showed they were BN. ebay almost 100% of the time finds for the buyer. If you bought from a private seller and he has a good rep he should stand by his sale. They are not in good shape. I would just say I want my money back and find a better set elsewhere.

 

T

 

what he said

[PFCBirdieBabe]

what he said

What they said!

 

[Super Tuna]

I've never actually seen a set of Pings worn like that before. I didn't know Ping's actually could wear that bad.

 

It's awful, but impressive at the same time.

[JBones]

How is that possible? I have a Ping Zing 2 PW that I have put through HELL and it doesn't look that bad. I literally have hit off of every lie imaginable with this thing, including off soda cans.

[The Dansome]

I have a set of '89 eye2's I played for 16 years that look better than that

[RookieBlue7]

I ended up calling eBay and having them escalating the case after delivery today. Why? Because the seller still hadn't processed the refund (even after he signed for them and eBay had sent him a message). He did, however, have time to list at least 6 items(lost service inside the building at work, so I couldn't see exactly how many he listed, but I got notifications on 6 of them) AFTER the clubs were signed for. What sucks is I had to pay $32.85 out of my pocket to return them, which is absurd. So in the end, I got back right at $400 of the $438 I sent for them (in essence, technically I spent $470 or so and am getting back the $438 and change). Sucks, but at least I got it escalated... Now to wait between 24 and 72 hours for it to show back up in my paypal account (while they hold it in a float account and draw more interest on it). Hopefully I'll have new clubs by the weekend.

[Aotearoa_Brad]

It sucks that you had to go through this, but glad its getting sorted Rookie!

Sounds like just because someone is a high volume seller doesn't necessarily mean he/she is reputable. Is there a process for recovering your shipping costs through eBay, or do ya just have to wear it?

[RookieBlue7]

You just eat it. Sucks, but at least I'm getting the original purchase price back. PayPal came through early. They just deposited my money. And I've bought more irons. And the funny thing, there has been a set in my WITB on here before. They're rare and the guy I bought the last set put up a set he was holding on to for himself. Still in plastic too. Just paid. What are they? One of my biggest regrets ever, and I bought a brand new set of heads again from him.(and saved money).

 

Adams CB2/CB1 combo set. I loved those clubs and regretted selling them. So, it turns out as a good thing. I'm getting some of my favorite heads ever once again. And this time, if I try to sell them, someone tell me I'm an idiot.

[Walkerjames]

[quote name='RookieBlue7' And this time, if I try to sell them, someone tell me I'm an idiot.

 

 

Will do!!

[Rickles]

Hey Rookie. Now that you've got the new adams what are you going to do with the nikes?

[RookieBlue7]

Hey Rookie. Now that you've got the new adams what are you going to do with the nikes?

 

They're already gone, lol.

[hckymeyer]

Just in case I forget when you actually do sell them ... you're an idiot.

 

Just getting that out of the way early, congrats on the new sticks!!

[RookieBlue7]

The guy I bought them from has already told me he's probably gonna be wanting to buy them back in a month or two lol. I tried 4 times already with the person that bought the set I had, no way is the response I got every time. So these, I'm holding on to them like a security blanket. They're out of the same batch as the last ones I had too, and the weights are within a gram each... Now to find that build sheet I wrote out when I built them last time lol.

 

Just got a Frankenputter on the way too lol. It's a surprise though

[The Dansome]

This is good news, happy for ya rook.

[GolfSpy WD]

So these, I'm holding on to them like a security blanket.

 

Rookie, I've known you for nearly two years now and can safely say I don't believe this statement in the slightest

 

You'll get the itch soon enough, I give it 3 months.

[RookieBlue7]

Hey once I find a set I like I stick with them for a season at least lol.

[Rickles]

They're already gone, lol.

 

Did you sell them to somebody on here? If it's another club ho I can be on the lookout for when they resurface a month from now!

[RookieBlue7]

Did you sell them to somebody on here? If it's another club ho I can be on the lookout for when they resurface a month from now!

 

Nah sold them elsewhere. They were listed here though

[RookieBlue7]

New heads came in yesterday. Haven't even started the build, will likely do that tomorrow if I'm not too hung over after the retirement party in going to tonight.

[RookieBlue7]

FINALLY... I've got them assembled. LOL. Took me a while but they're together... Not happy with the ferrules but I didn't want to wait on more to come in. They're black with white and lime rings... I'll snap some pics in a bit and post them.

[RookieBlue7]

Sorry the pics are indoors and not in natural light outside. It's dark out and they wouldn't photograph very well out there.... Anyway, here they are:

 

 

 

First, this is how heads typically come in off the tour van (I didn't photograph all of them, this one hasn't been assembled and I figured I'd show it. I did write what club it was on the packaging for easier identification when doing the build. The weight is already on there when I get them.) The irons are off the Adams van and are a combo set of CB2's (4-7) and CB1's (8-GW)

 

Now, on to the goodies:

 

8 iron CB1

 

7 iron CB2

[Aotearoa_Brad]

Nice, Rookie!

[RookieBlue7]

Now I've gotta decide on whether to keep the paintfill as is or if I want to change it... I'm thinking at least doing lime numbers on the sole. LOL.

[whiskey golf]

Those are very nice looking, and lime numbers would be cool.

[RookieBlue7]

Yeah I'm gonna do the paintfill tonight. Couldn't take outside pics today as the skies decided to open up.

 

An I never should've gotten rid of the first set of these (first post in this thread, lol). They had KBS Tours in them and I think that's why I ended up getting rid of them, because of the flight. I'm a True Temper guy, what can I say? If Kim Braly could recreate the flight of the C-Tapers with the feel of the Tours, it'd be game on and I'd have a stiff competition between that shaft and my favorite DGTI's.

 

But yeah, this iron set, for some reason, just oozes confidence for me. Top lines on the CB1's is just right in the short irons and the long irons are just money on forgiveness with playability.

[RookieBlue7]

Have a new putter inbound and have an XHot driver head on the way. Ordered the double cog TA adapter for it as well as will be hot melting it and installing a Whiteboard. It's 11.5 degrees (much more loft than I normally play). I have a project with it. Deliberately chose an S flex whiteboard that I'll tip to X flex to lower the flex point of the shaft a little more to bring the LA down just right. It's an experiment I've been wanting to try and since I got the head and the shaft for a song, now appears to be an appropriate time.