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This is the first time besides shifting through the massive amount of threads. I am a relatively new golfer going into his second real season of play. I played 15 times last year and a few the year before that. I am looking for whatever advice I can get on equipment selection or possible game improving clubs etc. I know before someone says it, these are not what will improve my game. I just want to make sure I have a good foundation and what I need prior to the series of lessons coming in the near future. Last year I was able to cut 10 strokes by playing a little more and getting fit for shaft. This I what is currently in my bag: R11 TP 8* w/ x-stiff bimatrx shaft (hasn't been hit yet) Or CGB Max 9.5* w/ Motore F1 x-stiff shaft Callaway x18 Irons ( p - 5 ) Nike VR 3 & 4 Hybrid Cleveland 56, 52, and 60 BeCu Wedges Odyssey Backstrike Putter Ball: I hit whatever I have I appreciate whatever suggestion you all may have and thank you!
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What is your swing speed? 8 degree amid 9.5 degree drivers are VERY difficult to hit and require an extreme amount of swing speed. That coupled so that coupled with a x-stiff shaft and I suspect you either have a very aggressive move at the top of your back swing or you are a VERY strong player. The only other piece that I would suggest, is that as you start to take the game a little more seriously you might find that you will appreciate having the same ball. It won't matter if the ball is a xl5000 or a titleist, as long as they are the same you will learn to feel the ball and it will improve touch shots (putting, chipping). As you get better you will find that you prefer a certain kind of ball and play that, but to start, I suggest just playing the same ball, what ever that ball might be.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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I agree with pick and playing one ball and have been weighing the options between two. I could always use a little more touch! When I was getting fitted I comfortably sat in Around the mid 120s, but did go into the 130s. The Cgb Max, I was told had a tendency to produce more loft than listed, which mine was well above what it should have been as well as a tremendous amount of spin. At the time, I wasn't ready for a new driver but he told me what to look for. With the poor shaft, the hi ss, and my trajectory equaled massive balloon/slice effect. We still have snow here but can't wait to try the new one, and honestly should call and try to get on the monitor. The new heavier shaft should/hopefully help slow my swing down without it feeling like I'm half swinging. My putting needs work, I'm not terrible but not great. I seem to two put regardless where I'm at. I could be 30ft or 3ft same results. My real problems come with my irons. No consistency, and I defiantly have a different swing with them.
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