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What's the worst performing and least functional gear in the game today? Golf carts? Socks? The legs on a carry bag? What's the thing that feels like stubbing your toe every time you use it? Surely there's a better way!

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any physical device that is used to kept track of the number of strokes you take on a hole:

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Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

Backups:  :odyssey-small: Milled Collection RSX 2, :seemore-small: mFGP2, :cameron-small: Futura 5W

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This one may sounds stupid or not as relevant, however important to me is good shoes. Cheaper shoes that don't have great comfort, fit and waterproofness are top of my list. 

⛳🛄 as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB
Driver:  :callaway-small: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! 

Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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3 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

This one may sounds stupid or not as relevant, however important to me is good shoes. Cheaper shoes that don't have great comfort, fit and waterproofness are top of my list. 

Good socks and comfortable, grippy, waterproof shoes are the foundation (pun intended) to a good round.

That said, the worst performing item might well be the spring loaded divot repair tools that seem to enjoy opening in your pocket at the most inopportune times.

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Ping G430 Max 10.5*

Ping G430 SFT 3 wood and Ping G430 HL 7 wood SR flex

Ping G430 4,5,6,7 hybrids  SR flex

Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 8,9,P,G, SW irons   A Flex

Cleveland Smart Sole S wedge  A Flex

Cobra Nova putter

 

 

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my putter last round.

  • Titleist TSR3 9* (A2 setting) Driver - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1
  • Titleist TSR2+ 3 Wood - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1
  • Srixon ZX 5W
  • Callaway Paradym 4-PW
  • Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08
  • Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5
  • 2023 Titleist ProV1
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2 hours ago, Bobbers said:

Good socks and comfortable, grippy, waterproof shoes are the foundation (pun intended) to a good round.

That said, the worst performing item might well be the spring loaded divot repair tools that seem to enjoy opening in your pocket at the most inopportune times.

Yup. Got rid of all of mine. What an annoyance.

In my  :wilson_staff_small:  carry bag:
:mizuno-small: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex
:mizuno-small: ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex
:mizuno-small: ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex
:cleveland-small: Launcher 5h
:cleveland-small: Launcher CBX 6i-PW
:cleveland-small: CBX 54* & 58*
:cleveland-small: Huntington Beach #10
:bridgestone-small: e12 Contact
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I have the unique ability to make anything from driver, to putter, golf bag, golf cart, golf tee, golf ball, shoes, socks, rain gear, golf gloves, range finders, gps devices, ball markers, golf bag and divot tools perform poorly at the most inopportune times. 

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   

 

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This is extremely niche but the umbrella holder on my push cart. I can't make it high enough so I can stand under the umbrella, it doesn't have enough grip for even the slightest wind and is overall just a waste of space. It is the standard umbrella holder that comes on the TGW pushcart (which is an awesome, inexpensive pushcart for all other aspects). 

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7 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

This one may sounds stupid or not as relevant, however important to me is good shoes. Cheaper shoes that don't have great comfort, fit and waterproofness are top of my list. 

I have 3 different types of shoes for that reason. The ones I enjoy more often are the Nike Air Max 90G, they aren't too breathable because of the water resistant material, but they are great until you get north of 90 degrees out and they keep out the early morning dew if you are hitting the course early. I have a hot weather pair and a wet weather pair. 

37 minutes ago, vandyland said:

This is extremely niche but the umbrella holder on my push cart. I can't make it high enough so I can stand under the umbrella, it doesn't have enough grip for even the slightest wind and is overall just a waste of space. It is the standard umbrella holder that comes on the TGW pushcart (which is an awesome, inexpensive pushcart for all other aspects). 

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I'd always wondered about that seeing people with them, I would have the same issue.

If you are curious about my bag, ask me!

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1 hour ago, revkev said:

I have the unique ability to make anything from driver, to putter, golf bag, golf cart, golf tee, golf ball, shoes, socks, rain gear, golf gloves, range finders, gps devices, ball markers, golf bag and divot tools perform poorly at the most inopportune times. 

I can relate!

1 hour ago, russtopherb said:

Yup. Got rid of all of mine. What an annoyance.

A repeat offender, I'll steer well clear.

If you are curious about my bag, ask me!

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3 hours ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

my putter last round.

I wish I had a sure thing solution! 😆

13 hours ago, cnosil said:

any physical device that is used to kept track of the number of strokes you take on a hole:

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I have never had the pleasure of sharing the course with someone using one.

If you are curious about my bag, ask me!

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On 11/17/2022 at 9:50 AM, vandyland said:

This is extremely niche but the umbrella holder on my push cart. I can't make it high enough so I can stand under the umbrella, it doesn't have enough grip for even the slightest wind and is overall just a waste of space. It is the standard umbrella holder that comes on the TGW pushcart (which is an awesome, inexpensive pushcart for all other aspects). 

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I had to same issue. Went to Lowe's and bought some short pieces of pvc and made an extender. See attached photo.

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Hybrid: :titelist-small: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff
Irons: :titelist-small:  5 - PW T150, with Nippon Zelos 7 Reg, 4 iron - U505 with Project X HZRDUS Black Stiff

Wedges: :titelist-small: Vokey SM 8 - 50*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts

Wedge: :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 3 MG3 56* S200 shaft

Putter:  :scotty-cameron-1: Studio Select Newport 1.5        
Putter:  :scotty-cameron-1: Phantom X 5.5
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Iron headcovers even the magnetic covers. They’re designed to be lost like socks in the dryer. 

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             Grips:  jumboMaxlogo.png.ae9019f7923acd6fd8175b922fe3cb54.pngJMX Ultralite
3 Wood:  PXG_Logo.png.07030e120a51c10eb65f7ad3be845c3e.png.717b4a2d90d83434eec8f195776f94e9.png2022 0211 RH 3 Wood EvenFlow Riptide CB 50g 5.5
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Plastic or specialty tees.  I said what I said. 

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Do poker chip ball markers count?

 

⛳🛄 as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB
Driver:  :callaway-small: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! 

Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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4 minutes ago, Luke James said:

@GolfSpy_APH In my opinion, it's a NO. Because, under Rule 20 -1 it is necessary to physically mark the position of the ball. Moreover, no golfer can be penalized for this. 

... The topic is What's the worst performing equipment in golf? 

Many casual rounds golfers don't mark balls so no need to go into the rules on this one.

My question was does it count as equipment and if it does I would nominate it as they are big and can cause just as many issues as just leaving a ball down.

⛳🛄 as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB
Driver:  :callaway-small: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! 

Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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26 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Do poker chip ball markers count?

 

Yes it counts... but it is only the worst performing equipment for your fellow golfers that have to look at the hubcap on the green and try to putt around them..... haha.  But for the golfer that placed it... works great  😉  

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  • Titleist TSR2+ 3 Wood - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1
  • Srixon ZX 5W
  • Callaway Paradym 4-PW
  • Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08
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2 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Yes it counts... but it is only the worst performing equipment for your fellow golfers that have to look at the hubcap on the green and try to put around them..... haha.  But for the golfer that placed it... works great  😉  

Which makes it even worse because you're more effecting everyone else's round and fun! 

⛳🛄 as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB
Driver:  :callaway-small: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! 

Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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51 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Do poker chip ball markers count?

 

I think it does;  my submission was those little devices that people use to keep score on a hole.  

Knowing you don't like them just means if we play together I need to find something bigger and more obnoxious 🙂

 

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Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
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Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

Backups:  :odyssey-small: Milled Collection RSX 2, :seemore-small: mFGP2, :cameron-small: Futura 5W

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1 minute ago, cnosil said:

I think it does;  my submission was those little devices that people use to keep score on a hole.  

Knowing you don't like them just means if we play together I need to find something bigger and more obnoxious 🙂

 

I have seen a few guys put their phone down...

⛳🛄 as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB
Driver:  :callaway-small: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! 

Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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1 hour ago, JohnSmalls said:

Plastic or specialty tees.  I said what I said. 

Add 3 loves to this one. Used them for a bit and went right back to the wood. Although I use plastic for irons….little stubbies.

I will add in ball retriever even though I carry one lol. If I am retrieving balls out of the water it’s for the kids not me!

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13 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Add 3 loves to this one. Used them for a bit and went right back to the wood. Although I use plastic for irons….little stubbies.

I will add in ball retriever even though I carry one lol. If I am retrieving balls out of the water it’s for the kids not me!

On the average course plastic tees, even the "good" ones absolutely don't work in the southeast US in the middle of summer. 

At least the ball retriever works in all conditions 😂

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On 2/18/2023 at 3:44 PM, JohnSmalls said:

On the average course plastic tees, even the "good" ones absolutely don't work in the southeast US in the middle of summer. 

At least the ball retriever works in all conditions 😂

I love my plastic tees in the Winter, Spring Summer or Fall (hey could be a song 😂) - Love the Martini Tees, they last.  Found I don't go through as many tees as I used to. Matter of fact, I used one Martini Tee for almost 5 yrs before it finally cracked and broke, while playing in Vegas.  

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Fairway Woods:  Callaway Maverick 3W & RazrX Black 5W - Stiff Flex

Rescue:  Apex 4 (22 degree )- Recoil 75H stiff flex 

Wedges: Titleist SM8 - 54 (D Grind) wedge flex; SM8 58(M grind) wedge flex

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5.5

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I don’t mean to get all serious, but can we talk about the 64° wedge for a moment? There’ll be 2 or 3 guys that chime in with “best club ever made” or “absolute scorecard saver”. Those people are 15 handicappers that hit it well once. The 64° might underperform expectations more than any club I can think of that’s ever had a cameo in my bag!

 

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