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Yikes... just getting back into the game after a few year hiatus. Torn rotator cuffs, broken ankles and other goodies from wakeboarding and motorcycle track days take a toll.

Anyways, played for the first time in a few years last month and forgot how much fun and challenging this game was. Still hitting my old Golfsmith Pro Forged and Ping ISI irons and a hand me down Taylor Made driver from dad. A little inconsistent but understandable. I was a single digit handicapper when I first injured my shoulder so I figured some really good shots and some really bad ones. Nothing like the good ole bogey train with a snowman thrown in. BTW that Handicap Index on the left is a SWAG, I really have no idea these days

Figured I'd get on here and get some insight but haven't gotten out of the golf equipment section yet.. So thanks

Seems like a cool informative site. Good stuff


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You are not going to believe how good the balls and new equipment is today. Have fun.
(hint: if you are getting back in to play regularly, get new stuff -- it is worth it.)

RC

 


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You are not going to believe how good the balls and new equipment is today. Have fun.

Ya. I've been sniffing around some callaway x forged but I'm going to try and hold off and demo a bunch of stuff and see. I really like my Golfsmith Pro Forged


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