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Vinsk
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Definitely hole out from the fairway twice a year for the rest of my life. An eagle on a par four is -2. A hole in one is -2. Two awesome shots/year would be something to look forward to forever.😃

iacas
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You know, immediately after I posted my previous post I started thinking I may have gotten it wrong, primarily because of the O-Value. I'll revisit that in a bit, though… Not that much lower.

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I’ve done both in a day....but they sold nachos at the Putt-Putt so that helped.

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5 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Okay, we haven't done one of these in a while, so here goes:
 

Would you rather #38

Let's imagine your a tour pro who's just been offered a "whole bag sponsorship deal".

Would you rather

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the Driver but LOVE the putter? 

OR

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the putter but LOVE the driver? 

Driver baby!

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WillieT Great Member

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5 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Okay, we haven't done one of these in a while, so here goes:
 

Would you rather #38

Let's imagine your a tour pro who's just been offered a "whole bag sponsorship deal".

Would you rather

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the Driver but LOVE the putter? 

OR

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the putter but LOVE the driver? 

I would be in the latter category, love the driver not overly fond of the putter.   I am pretty sure I would find something that "comes close" to what I use currently - either a White Steel 5 or Df992 and learn to love it.  Maybe its big stick mojo - but I've hit drivers that were totally at odds with me from day one, and others that were like buttah out of the box.      

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On 5/19/2021 at 11:58 AM, ChetlovesMer said:

Okay, we haven't done one of these in a while, so here goes:
 

Would you rather #38

Let's imagine your a tour pro who's just been offered a "whole bag sponsorship deal".

Would you rather

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the Driver but LOVE the putter? 

OR

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the putter but LOVE the driver? 

I would definitely pick the putter over the driver.  Couple of reasons. First you are using the putter on every hole, maybe twice.  The driver you might use 10 to 12 times a round maximum. Secondly, there is no substitute for a good putter, unless you hit your irons onto the green so well you have tap-in birdies.  Instead of the driver you can use a 3 wood.  Heck, Henrik Stenson does so and he has even won a major.

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  • Cobra Baffler 4H (stiff)
  • Taylor Made RAC OS 6-9,P,S (regular)
  • Golden Bear LD5.0 60* (regular)
  • Aidia Z-009 Putter
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StuM Super Member

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On 5/19/2021 at 10:58 AM, ChetlovesMer said:

Okay, we haven't done one of these in a while, so here goes:
 

Would you rather #38

Let's imagine your a tour pro who's just been offered a "whole bag sponsorship deal".

Would you rather

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the Driver but LOVE the putter? 

OR

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the putter but LOVE the driver? 

I would go for the Driver.  Even though I really like my new putter this year I feel I could get used to a different one more easily than a driver.  Also, Driving has a higher separation value then putting so a better driver is my choice.

 

Stuart M.
 

I am a "SCRATCH GOLFER".  I hit ball, Ball hits Tree, I scratch my head. 😜

Driver: Ping G410 Plus 10.5* +1* / 3 Hybrid: Cleveland HIBORE XLS / 4,5 & 6 Hybrids: Mizuno JP FLI-HI / Irons/Wedges 7-8-9-P-G: Mizuno JPX800 HD / Sand Wedge: Mizuno JPX 800 / Lob Wedge: Cleveland CBX 60* / Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 7S / Balls: Srixon Soft / Beer: Labatt Blue (or anything nice & cold) 

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David in FL Incredible Member

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On 5/19/2021 at 10:58 AM, ChetlovesMer said:


 

Would you rather #38

Let's imagine your a tour pro who's just been offered a "whole bag sponsorship deal".

Would you rather

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the Driver but LOVE the putter? 

OR

Play a whole bag where you are not incredibly fond of the putter but LOVE the driver? 

Easy, I’ll take the driver all day long.
 

 Hell, I’d rather have a Driver that I love and no putter than to be forced to use a driver I don’t hit well.

Good drives set up birdies.  Bad drives set up doubles... 

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Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
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WillieT Great Member

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Would you rather #39 Given recent discussion of clubs and looking back over the thread as a whole, the thought came to me - which part of your game would you benefit most in regards to technology:  (1) Play the latest driver/fairway/hybrids but have to play irons (long-mid-short (not incl wedges)) that are a minimum 10yrs old or (2) Play the latest in irons (long-mid-short (again wedges excluded) but have to play driver/fairway/hybrids that are a minimum 10yrs old.  The caveat with wedges is that they tend to wear more quickly and are replaced more often.   

Ping G400 SFT 10deg  R flex
Ping G410 3w R flex
Ping G400 3h and 4h R flex
Taylormade SLDR 5i thru PW graphite shaft R flex
Cleveland CBX wedges - 50, 54, 58 or 52, 58 (depending on my mood)
Odyssey Versa or White Steel #5
Srixon Q Star

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pganapathy Great Member

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11 minutes ago, WillieT said:

Would you rather #39 Given recent discussion of clubs and looking back over the thread as a whole, the thought came to me - which part of your game would you benefit most in regards to technology:  (1) Play the latest driver/fairway/hybrids but have to play irons (long-mid-short (not incl wedges)) that are a minimum 10yrs old or (2) Play the latest in irons (long-mid-short (again wedges excluded) but have to play driver/fairway/hybrids that are a minimum 10yrs old.  The caveat with wedges is that they tend to wear more quickly and are replaced more often.   

I would pick older driver/fairway/hybrid, because I don't think their technology has advanced as much as iron technology has.  Plus, irons, wedges and putters tend to be my scoring clubs.  Yes, hitting it closer means I have a shorter iron in, but I really don't think I would be 20 or 30 yards longer with a newer driver. At most maybe 10 yards or one club difference

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  • Taylor Made r5 dual Draw 9.5* (stiff)
  • Cobra Baffler 4H (stiff)
  • Taylor Made RAC OS 6-9,P,S (regular)
  • Golden Bear LD5.0 60* (regular)
  • Aidia Z-009 Putter
  • Inesis Soft 500 golf ball
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Billy Z Great Member

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On 5/21/2021 at 11:15 AM, pganapathy said:

I would definitely pick the putter over the driver.  Couple of reasons. First you are using the putter on every hole, maybe twice.  The driver you might use 10 to 12 times a round maximum. Secondly, there is no substitute for a good putter... 

I like this post, good golf sense. If I really hated the driver I could tee off with a fw or hybrid. Like @pganapathysaid, there really isn't a good substitute for a putter, not for me anyway. 

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StuM Super Member

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On 5/26/2021 at 8:43 AM, WillieT said:

Would you rather #39 Given recent discussion of clubs and looking back over the thread as a whole, the thought came to me - which part of your game would you benefit most in regards to technology:  (1) Play the latest driver/fairway/hybrids but have to play irons (long-mid-short (not incl wedges)) that are a minimum 10yrs old or (2) Play the latest in irons (long-mid-short (again wedges excluded) but have to play driver/fairway/hybrids that are a minimum 10yrs old.  The caveat with wedges is that they tend to wear more quickly and are replaced more often.   

I'm going with the latest driver but it was a tough call.  I replaced both my driver & putter in the past 12 months and both have helped but based on LSW driving has a higher SV than putting so I will go with the newer tech on the driver if I have to choose.  As for the other clubs, mine are already 10 years old and hitting the newer ones at the range has not shown me significant difference over my current.  My issue is "Technique" not "Technology".  Maybe if I had better swing mechanics then the improved technology in Irons & Wedges may be of more benefit to me but that is not where my game is at today.

Stuart M.
 

I am a "SCRATCH GOLFER".  I hit ball, Ball hits Tree, I scratch my head. 😜

Driver: Ping G410 Plus 10.5* +1* / 3 Hybrid: Cleveland HIBORE XLS / 4,5 & 6 Hybrids: Mizuno JP FLI-HI / Irons/Wedges 7-8-9-P-G: Mizuno JPX800 HD / Sand Wedge: Mizuno JPX 800 / Lob Wedge: Cleveland CBX 60* / Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 7S / Balls: Srixon Soft / Beer: Labatt Blue (or anything nice & cold) 

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7 hours ago, Billy Z said:

I like this post, good golf sense.

The opposite, really.

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On 5/26/2021 at 8:43 AM, WillieT said:

Would you rather #39 Given recent discussion of clubs and looking back over the thread as a whole, the thought came to me - which part of your game would you benefit most in regards to technology:  (1) Play the latest driver/fairway/hybrids but have to play irons (long-mid-short (not incl wedges)) that are a minimum 10yrs old or (2) Play the latest in irons (long-mid-short (again wedges excluded) but have to play driver/fairway/hybrids that are a minimum 10yrs old.  The caveat with wedges is that they tend to wear more quickly and are replaced more often.   

1) Drivers/fairways/hybrids have come a long way in the last ten years, but then again so have irons. But the players irons 10 years ago are very similar to the irons now. Oh I know what irons I’d play 🙂

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Billy Z Great Member

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3 hours ago, iacas said:

The opposite, really.

So are you are saying you would rather have a putter you do not like then a driver you do not like? You do have a 3-wood or 5-wood don't you?

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Shorty Super Member

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1 hour ago, Billy Z said:

So are you are saying you would rather have a putter you do not like then a driver you do not like? You do have a 3-wood or 5-wood don't you?

 

I would rather have a driver that I love and putt with a wedge, pretty much. I've had lots of putters I love but I believe a good putter can putt with anything.

If I have a driver I love it means I'm hitting it straight.

There is zero difference between 10 year old irons and current irons. Wedges included. And you don't wear them out unless you're hitting thousand of balls off sand and grit. Fairway woods and hybrids haven't changed much at all. In fact there are many hybrids and fairways that are over 10 years old that are more popular than current models. Driver technology has improved, so I'm taking the current driver and 10 year old fairways, hybrids, irons and a decent putter.

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4 hours ago, Billy Z said:

So are you are saying you would rather have a putter you do not like then a driver you do not like? You do have a 3-wood or 5-wood don't you?

Yes. And it’s not really opinion. The driver matters more.

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5 hours ago, Billy Z said:

So are you are saying you would rather have a putter you do not like then a driver you do not like? You do have a 3-wood or 5-wood don't you?

Of course. I’d rather have a golf cart I don’t like over a car I don’t like.

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10 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Of course. I’d rather have a golf cart I don’t like over a car I don’t like.

Nice analogy. ... Or is that a metaphor? ...

My bag is an ever-changing combination of clubs. 

A mix I am forever tinkering with. 

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1 hour ago, ChetlovesMer said:

Nice analogy. ... Or is that a metaphor? ...

analogy 🙂

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