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Does anyone on here dip? I've been dippin Copenhagen since I was 14 (18 now). I quit a little over a month ago then the weather got nice enough to start playin golf again. I cannot play golf without dip. I made it about 7 holes before I bummed a pinch of a guy I was playing with. I don't know if I've just grown accustomed to it during sports or what, but I am perfectly fine without it unless I'm playing golf.

What about everyone else?

Posted
I smoke a ton when I play

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Hibore 15 degrees, V2 shaft stiff
X-forged 3-pw
Vokey Oil Can 256-10, 260-08 34in Tess ProV1


Posted

I started dipping when I was 15 and quite cold turkey when I was 28. That being said, I always keep a can in my bag because I enjoy having a pinch of snuff while playing.

On a side note, I don't know how anybody can smoke a cigar while playing. I've tried it and it's too much work!

Forget your opponents; always play against par. - Sam Snead

Driver: R580 9.5 deg
3-Wood: 15.0 deg (holdover from my starter set)
5-Wood: 18.0 deg (holdover from my starter set)Irons: TA-5 3-PWWedge: CG-12 56 degPutter: White Hot XG Sabertooth


Posted
cigars are for after, not during in my opinion.

In the bag:
Great Big Birtha II Stiff 10 degrees
Hibore 15 degrees, V2 shaft stiff
X-forged 3-pw
Vokey Oil Can 256-10, 260-08 34in Tess ProV1


Posted
I started dipping when I was 15 and quite cold turkey when I was 28. That being said, I always keep a can in my bag because I enjoy having a pinch of snuff while playing.

  Mulligan26 said:
cigars are for after, not during in my opinion.

Always have a cigar while I play. It's great if I am riding and somebody else is driving, also great if it is a slow day!


Posted
I've smoke them while riding in the cart or walking between holes but I was referring to actually keeping the cigar in your mouth while swinging. I just can't do it.

Forget your opponents; always play against par. - Sam Snead

Driver: R580 9.5 deg
3-Wood: 15.0 deg (holdover from my starter set)
5-Wood: 18.0 deg (holdover from my starter set)Irons: TA-5 3-PWWedge: CG-12 56 degPutter: White Hot XG Sabertooth


Posted
Just curious, when dipping and playing - where do you spit - fairway, rough, fringe or greens?

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Fairway Woods - TaylorMade 580 3W, 5W, 7W
Iron - Titleist 775 4I - AW
Wedges - TaylorMade RAC TP Satin 56*, 60*Putter - OdesseyBall - TopFlite Strata (various forms)


Posted
as a dental student, dippinng is worse than smoking as it leads to an extremely high prevalence to oral cancer, gum disease, and thus loss of teeth. not only that, it's disgusting when people spit their chew everywhere on the course.

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: Callaway X 15* w/ Fujikura Vista Pro 70S
: Callaway Big Bertha Fusions 3-AW w/ Nippon NSPro 990GH Uniflex
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: Odyssey White Hot XG #3: Titleist Pro V1


Posted
I've smoke them while riding in the cart or walking between holes but I was referring to actually keeping the cigar in your mouth while swinging. I just can't do it.

No I agree with that, I have tried it and usually end up burnign my self or dropping it or worse hitting a bad shot because I was more focused on the cigar.


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  Billbill13 said:
...or worse hitting a bad shot because I was more focused on the cigar.

Insert witty Bill Clinton joke here.

As far as spitting on the course, I spit when I need to although I won't spit on the greens. And I never throw my used/old dip on the ground. Always into a trash can or an empty bottle/can.

Forget your opponents; always play against par. - Sam Snead

Driver: R580 9.5 deg
3-Wood: 15.0 deg (holdover from my starter set)
5-Wood: 18.0 deg (holdover from my starter set)Irons: TA-5 3-PWWedge: CG-12 56 degPutter: White Hot XG Sabertooth


Posted
quick question guys, whats the appeal of dipping over smoking?

In the bag:
Great Big Birtha II Stiff 10 degrees
Hibore 15 degrees, V2 shaft stiff
X-forged 3-pw
Vokey Oil Can 256-10, 260-08 34in Tess ProV1


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Posted
I used to dip and smoke cigars but once I started getting more physically active and trying to live a healthier life style I stopped. Granted, I still want a lip-full once in a while but oh well.

Posted
i dip.. nothing like a big ol fat dip when deer hunting
and im sure i'll dip when i play golf but havent played yet


its funny ur dentist says smoking is better cause he loves teeth
and your dr. will tell ya dipping is better cause he loves lungs
i did both for many years and feel alot better after i quit smoking
i figured i could live without a lip but couldnt live without my lungs

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588 wedges
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Posted
I do not dip, tried it, hated it... I have a couple friends who do it while we play, it doesn't bother me but I do think it is quite gross imo.

On the other hand, I do have plenty of friends who smoke "the mary jane", I don't get how it can be enjoyable while playing golf. My good friend claims it actually helps him at times with being more relaxed, easier swings... and he is about a 5 handicap.
Currently in my titleist.gif X86 stand bag:

taylormade.gif R7 Superquad 9.5* (Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board); taylormade.gif R7 15*; titleist.gif 585H 21*, adams.gif ---*; --- 4-9 (KBS); vokey.gif [48*], 56*, 60* (SM); cameron.gifStudio Select Newport 2 Midslant 34"
 
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Posted
MJ makes me too tired to play.

In the bag:
Great Big Birtha II Stiff 10 degrees
Hibore 15 degrees, V2 shaft stiff
X-forged 3-pw
Vokey Oil Can 256-10, 260-08 34in Tess ProV1


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