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What would you say is the most underrated golf equipment you've ever used? It could be a club, ball, whatever. Something you thought performed at a high level but doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

I would say the Tommy Armour Silver Scot cavity back irons are the most underrated clubs I've ever used. Of all the irons I've played I rate them a #2 behind Mizuno's MP-32's.
They are very forgiving, have a great feel and are set-up well with the Precision Rifle shafts.
Plus, the price is pretty low. I don't understand why these irons aren't more popular.

My runner-up is the Top-Flite Strata Tour ball. Great performing ball and a low price. I think the name Top-Flite gave it no chance, however...

What say you?

My draw is your cut.

My bag-
Driver- Callaway X460 Tour. 9.5 degree, Fujikura stiff.
3-Wood- Taylor Made V-SteelUtility- Nickent 3DX 17 degreeIrons (3-PW) Ping S59'sWedges Cleveland 900 series 58 degree, Titleist Vokey 54 degree SWPutter- Scotty Cameron Circa #2Ball- Taylor Made Tour Red

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I am glad to hear that you think the Tommy Armour Irons are underrated because I just bought a pair off ebay for $95 and am looking forward to using them more and more.

In The Bag:
Driver: Big Bertha 460
3 & 5 Wood: F50.
Irons: 855S Silver Scot 3-SW.
Wedge: S2H2 60*Putter Anser 2i

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Many times I debate on which irons to use, the Mizuno's or TA's. You will love them. If you take cost into consideration I would rate the TA's higher.

My draw is your cut.

My bag-
Driver- Callaway X460 Tour. 9.5 degree, Fujikura stiff.
3-Wood- Taylor Made V-SteelUtility- Nickent 3DX 17 degreeIrons (3-PW) Ping S59'sWedges Cleveland 900 series 58 degree, Titleist Vokey 54 degree SWPutter- Scotty Cameron Circa #2Ball- Taylor Made Tour Red

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Tour Exotics CB2 fairway woods. They are really long but so pricey I guess, they don't get the broad acceptance they should.

I've heard that from others. A friend used the Exotics and thought they better than his Taylormade's.

My draw is your cut.

My bag-
Driver- Callaway X460 Tour. 9.5 degree, Fujikura stiff.
3-Wood- Taylor Made V-SteelUtility- Nickent 3DX 17 degreeIrons (3-PW) Ping S59'sWedges Cleveland 900 series 58 degree, Titleist Vokey 54 degree SWPutter- Scotty Cameron Circa #2Ball- Taylor Made Tour Red

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would say the Tommy Armour Silver Scot cavity back irons are the most underrated clubs I've ever used

+1! I still have my SS 845's and I'm thinking of having it re-gripped and maybe re-finished(10 yrs bfore I stopped using 'em..)

Driver- HiBore XL 9.5°
Hybrids- #3,#4 and #5
Irons- RAC CB/MB combo
Wedge- Vokey 52° Oil Can
56° CG-1060° CG-10Putter- CorzaBall-Bag- '08 Monaco

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What would you say is the most underrated golf equipment you've ever used? It could be a club, ball, whatever. Something you thought performed at a high level but doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Bridgestone golf balls. I only mark mine in case I have to play a provisional, because I've never found a Bridgestone on the course that wasn't my own. And until last week, I had never been in a group where I wasn't the only one playing Bridgestone.

Then last week, I played in a foursome that had my e6+, an e5+, a B330, and a Precept something-or-another. Four Bridgestone balls in a group. I'd never seen that before.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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Tour Exotics CB2 fairway woods. They are really long but so pricey I guess, they don't get the broad acceptance they should.

I just put the 4 wood and 7 wood in my bag. These are truly underrated. My own club pro didn't even know much about them. But these things are the longest, straightest fairway woods I've ever hit. Truly amazing. I want to try out their latest driver and see if it performs as well as the CB2 woods. Incredible weapons.

Driver: Burner TP 8.5* 65 gram Fujikura Rombax shaft 46" Stiff Midsize Tour Velvet Grip
4 Wood: 16.5* Tour Edge Exotics Accra XT60 shaft
7Wood: 21* Tour Edge Exotics Accra XT60
Hybrids: Baffler DWS 3/R (20*)& 4/R (24*), Aldila VS Proto-HL 65 Stiff
Irons: MX-25 5-PW, Nippon N.S. Pro 950 GH, +.75"...

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i think cleveland golf is very underated as a company

in my x72 stand bag
g10 driver 10.5
g10 3-wood 15.5
g10 3 iron hybrid
cg gold with actionlite flighted vokey spin milled oil can 56 t35 60 degree anser 2 putterz urs

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Nickent makes a lot of nice equipment and is just now starting to get some love

In My Edge Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw
3-Wood: Burner
3h,4h: Idea A2
Irons: 5-PW Idea A2Wedges: X-Tour 52, 56, 60Putter: White Hot XGBall: OPB (Other People's Balls)

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Nickent makes a lot of nice equipment and is just now starting to get some love

I love the Nickent hybrids, solid clubs. What about the rest of their stuff? I've only tried the hybrids.

My draw is your cut.

My bag-
Driver- Callaway X460 Tour. 9.5 degree, Fujikura stiff.
3-Wood- Taylor Made V-SteelUtility- Nickent 3DX 17 degreeIrons (3-PW) Ping S59'sWedges Cleveland 900 series 58 degree, Titleist Vokey 54 degree SWPutter- Scotty Cameron Circa #2Ball- Taylor Made Tour Red

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Im pretty sure they have hteir own version of callaways i-mix but thats all i no about their drivers; wedges, putters, irons i really dont no a lot about them

In My Edge Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw
3-Wood: Burner
3h,4h: Idea A2
Irons: 5-PW Idea A2Wedges: X-Tour 52, 56, 60Putter: White Hot XGBall: OPB (Other People's Balls)

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Nickent makes some beautiful blades. It seems as though every golf company produces a high end set of irons for the better player. Unfortunately, for companies like Nickent, Adams, MacGregor, Wilson, etc. they don't get the recognition for those products that they deserve.

Titleist 905T Accra SC75 M4 Shaft

Nike SQ 4W Accra T70 M4 Shaft
HB001 17* Hybrid with Mitsubishi Diamana Thump X Stiff Flex
Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

Vokey 52* Oil Can Finish TTDG S400 Shaft

Cleveland 588 60* TTDG S400 Shaft

Rife Bimini Blade Putter

 

Ball-White and Round

 

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I think my adams hybrids are the best in the game, and ive tried tmade rescue, ping rapture, callaways heaven, old nike and many other but i love the adams the best

Also i love hte irons to, really good cavity backed

In My Edge Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw
3-Wood: Burner
3h,4h: Idea A2
Irons: 5-PW Idea A2Wedges: X-Tour 52, 56, 60Putter: White Hot XGBall: OPB (Other People's Balls)

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7.1 Series Solus wedges. Better feel than Cleveland or Vokey (too me), they got alot of bite to them on the greens too.

Driver: TaylorMade r7 460 / 11.5 degrees
Irons: Titleist 822 OS (4, 5, 6)  Titleist 962 (7, 8, 9, P, G)
Putter: Tear Drop
Ball: Precept Laddie
Wedges: Golfsmith Snake Eyes 56 degrees / 60 degrees

18 Hole Low:  67   /  9 Hole Low:  31

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I saw something on the golf channel about that today

IDK i like my callaway x-tour 52, 56, 60

In My Edge Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw
3-Wood: Burner
3h,4h: Idea A2
Irons: 5-PW Idea A2Wedges: X-Tour 52, 56, 60Putter: White Hot XGBall: OPB (Other People's Balls)

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i think cleveland golf is very underated as a company

I agree 100%. I've visited my local golf shop several times this last year planning to check out Callaway, TaylorMade, Nike, etc. But after several tests on the launch monitor and my local range, I've spent my money on Cleveland clubs every time.

I can't stand their logo and I really don't know which tour players use their clubs. I just know that I really enjoy hitting them. My emotions are susceptible to big marketing budgets just like the next guy (hence my desire to always check out Callaway, TaylorMade, Nike), but the launch monitor and driving range trials usually neutralize the playing field for me.
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How about Vijay Singh and Woody Austin

I wouldn't say their underated they are a name brand company in my opinion

In My Edge Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw
3-Wood: Burner
3h,4h: Idea A2
Irons: 5-PW Idea A2Wedges: X-Tour 52, 56, 60Putter: White Hot XGBall: OPB (Other People's Balls)

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