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Ryo Ishikawa's Head Cover

Chilli Dipper

By Chilli Dipper
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Chilli Dipper Great Member

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The young Japanese is flirting with the cut line right now, but even if he doesn't stick around for the weekend, he has already cemented his place on my list of awesome golfers. Why? Simple: his driver head cover is a cartoon version of himself. Heck, the head cover has its own sunglasses that can be adjusted over his eyes or atop its visor. That's wicked.

In my UnderArmour Links stand bag...

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Woods: SasQuatch 17° 4-Wood (stiff graphite shaft)
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Haha, I noticed it earlier, but I didn't know you could adjust the glasses! AWESOME!

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Chilli Dipper Great Member

Chilli Dipper

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Here's the head cover with the sunglasses up.

In my UnderArmour Links stand bag...

Driver: '07 Burner 9.5° (stiff graphite shaft)
Woods: SasQuatch 17° 4-Wood (stiff graphite shaft)
Hybrid: 4DX Ironwood 20° (stiff graphite shaft)Irons/Wedges: Apex Edge 3-PW, GW, SW (stiff shaft); Carnoustie 60° LWPutter: Rossa AGSI+ Corzina...


mcfc_nick Great Member

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quality head cover! too bad he wont be here for the weekend!!

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RocketSauce Great Member

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that guy was the supposed to be Japans answer to Tiger Woods? he has gotten his A$$ handed to him so far on the PGA Tour...i love the headcover though! and he is a sharp dresser


GaijinGolfer Super Member

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that guy was the supposed to be Japans answer to Tiger Woods? he has gotten his A$$ handed to him so far on the PGA Tour...i love the headcover though! and he is a sharp dresser

Keep in mind, he's still just a kid. He is only 16 years old. Once he gets a little more control in his game, he will be fine.

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mcfc_nick Great Member

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Keep in mind, he's still just a kid. He is only 16 years old. Once he gets a little more control in his game, he will be fine.

hes 17 but yes he will be fine! his swing is actually awesome!

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Lemay427 Great Member

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That is gay. I am going to say he is another kid that will get caught up in the marketing and wont turn into much. Good luck but I dont see it happening.

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RocketSauce Great Member

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I am going to say he is another kid that will get caught up in the marketing and wont turn into much. Good luck but I dont see it happening.

im with you on this one


Jay-Bird Great Member

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im with you on this one

Agreed. Almost as vane as the AK belt buckle. Almost.

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Chilli Dipper Great Member

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I think Ishi's success will depend on if and when he decides to leave the comforts of the Japan Tour and play a full schedule either in the U.S. or Europe. Japanese golfers can enjoy a long and successful career within their home country, and I think that has come with the consequence of Japanese players often not adjusting well to golf in the world.

In my UnderArmour Links stand bag...

Driver: '07 Burner 9.5° (stiff graphite shaft)
Woods: SasQuatch 17° 4-Wood (stiff graphite shaft)
Hybrid: 4DX Ironwood 20° (stiff graphite shaft)Irons/Wedges: Apex Edge 3-PW, GW, SW (stiff shaft); Carnoustie 60° LWPutter: Rossa AGSI+ Corzina...


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I think he needs to visit a launch monitor and get fitted for a driver. The kid hits it sky high off the tee, it's almost funny.

Brutally long pre shot routine also.

Headcover has gone to his head, hasn't come close to doing anything and is already putting himself over....Plus the driver fits into the headcover in an inappropriate place...kinda creepy.

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I think Ishi's success will depend on if and when he decides to leave the comforts of the Japan Tour and play a full schedule either in the U.S. or Europe. Japanese golfers can enjoy a long and successful career within their home country, and I think that has come with the consequence of Japanese players often not adjusting well to golf in the world.

shingo katayama! this guy hasnt commited to the pga or european tours and usually does well in majors/wgc's!

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Chilli Dipper Great Member

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shingo katayama! this guy hasnt commited to the pga or european tours and usually does well in majors/wgc's!

That's the thing. If Shingo would commit to an American/European schedule, he would be threatening to win those tournaments.

In my UnderArmour Links stand bag...

Driver: '07 Burner 9.5° (stiff graphite shaft)
Woods: SasQuatch 17° 4-Wood (stiff graphite shaft)
Hybrid: 4DX Ironwood 20° (stiff graphite shaft)Irons/Wedges: Apex Edge 3-PW, GW, SW (stiff shaft); Carnoustie 60° LWPutter: Rossa AGSI+ Corzina...


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I think he needs to visit a launch monitor and get fitted for a driver. The kid hits it sky high off the tee, it's almost funny.

Hahaha...

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Ok, I think you are reading too much into this head cover....I mean the kid is 17, having fun, and playing well....I agree....let him mature a bit, and he will be some one to reckon with.

As for the head cover....where does the driver enter the cover??? It seems a little uncomfortable...a little pockey!

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Comeback City Well Established Member

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unforunately for him, that headcover is ripe for satire especially if he's getting his ass handed to him in match play or by the course


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