WITB new guy Silverhorn43

[Silverhorn43]

Hey guys, fairly new guy here and am joining the WITB bandwagon.  I played pretty regularly (and poorly at that) about 20 years ago and took time off to raise a family, but now the kids have flown the coup and I started back up again about 3 months ago.  Still had my 25 year old clubs, but wanted to come into this century so bought some used Adams off FB Marketplace to get started and went at it with private lessons and 4-5 days at the range.  Well, that was all well and good for about 2 months but they just weren't going to do the trick, length, weight, flex all WRONG.  Decided to go to local guy here in Albuquerque, The Golfmiester, and got fitted for a new set of clubs

Wishon 771csi's Single Length Irons (7-AW) with Velyix Alpina 673 Shafts (the 7i is 1/2" longer than the rest of the set - worked out better that way)

Acer 7w/11w Combo with LAGP Reign Silver Shafts

American Open Sand Wedge bent to 55* 

Top Flight Wedge bent to 58* 

Ray Cook Putter - Had a Classic II from the past and really liked it, so I upgraded myself to the one in the pictures. 

Callaway FTi -I'll still hit my this until the $$ vein can replenish itself over the winter months

I am doing a test run with Patriot Golf and will be using their Driver, and 3-5-9w.  We'll see if those make it into the bag.   

Looking forward to advice and camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts.

 

  

Edited October 28, 2020 by Silverhorn43
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[Vakanso]

How often do you play with stick 8?

[Crowev01]

On 10/28/2020 at 10:00 AM, Silverhorn43 said:

Hey guys, fairly new guy here and am joining the WITB bandwagon.  I played pretty regularly (and poorly at that) about 20 years ago and took time off to raise a family, but now the kids have flown the coup and I started back up again about 3 months ago.  Still had my 25 year old clubs, but wanted to come into this century so bought some used Adams off FB Marketplace to get started and went at it with private lessons and 4-5 days at the range.  Well, that was all well and good for about 2 months but they just weren't going to do the trick, length, weight, flex all WRONG.  Decided to go to local guy here in Albuquerque, The Golfmiester, and got fitted for a new set of clubs

Wishon 771csi's Single Length Irons (7-AW) with Velyix Alpina 673 Shafts (the 7i is 1/2" longer than the rest of the set - worked out better that way)

Acer 7w/11w Combo with LAGP Reign Silver Shafts

American Open Sand Wedge bent to 55* 

Top Flight Wedge bent to 58* 

Ray Cook Putter - Had a Classic II from the past and really liked it, so I upgraded myself to the one in the pictures. 

Callaway FTi -I'll still hit my this until the $$ vein can replenish itself over the winter months

I am doing a test run with Patriot Golf and will be using their Driver, and 3-5-9w.  We'll see if those make it into the bag.   

Looking forward to advice and camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts.

 

  

How's that Ray Cook play? I see them fairly frequently online and they look just like a spider. I have a soft spot for my putter, but I've never used a mallet or counterweighted design and it seems like a fun way to try them out without going broke. 

Love that you're back in the game. Welcome aboard from a fellow new guy. ✌

[Silverhorn43]

On 10/29/2020 at 12:50 PM, Crowev01 said:

How's that Ray Cook play? I see them fairly frequently online and they look just like a spider. I have a soft spot for my putter, but I've never used a mallet or counterweighted design and it seems like a fun way to try them out without going broke. 

Love that you're back in the game. Welcome aboard from a fellow new guy. ✌

I'm really liking it.  I had the Classic II for many years and really liked the feel of it, and came across this one, and yes the "spider-esquiness" caught my attention.  It has a nice pendulum swing to it, and I like the mid-sized grip. I have made as many one-puts with it as I have 2-putts, so it's staying in the bag.  If you search it out, you'll probably go right to the site I purchased from, (not sure if I'm allowed to mentioned other websites here).  Got it for 1/2 price as it was an "open box", and didn't have a scratch on it. 

Thanks for the welcome!

[Silverhorn43]

On 10/29/2020 at 10:19 AM, Vakanso said:

How often do you play with stick 8?

Assuming you mean the 8 iron, I think I've swung it once so far during a round.  I'm still learning my gaps with the new set, as I'm smoking the distances from my Adam's I was playing. 

Edited October 30, 2020 by Silverhorn43
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