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sean_miller Incredible Member

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Also, I use iron covers because I think using them will increase resale value on the clubs should I decide to change sets.  I put the cover in my pocket on the way to the ball and put it back on while going back to my bag.  No time wasted.

For a walker who carries, there's no "while going back to my bag". I tried them with my first shiny full set of irons, but the first time I hit a rock in the rough that put a gouge in my otherwise perfect 5-iron that stopped that process in its tracks. Now at my age every ounce I can avoid carrying is worth it.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


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Ernest Jones Incredible Member

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

For a walker who carries, there's no "while going back to my bag". I tried them with my first shiny full set of irons, but the first time I hit a rock in the rough that put a gouge in my otherwise perfect 5-iron that stopped that process in its tracks. Now at my age every ounce I can avoid carrying is worth it.

You hit the ball with the bag on your back? That is hardcore!

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

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sean_miller Incredible Member

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For a walker who carries, there's no "while going back to my bag". I tried them with my first shiny full set of irons, but the first time I hit a rock in the rough that put a gouge in my otherwise perfect 5-iron that stopped that process in its tracks. Now at my age every ounce I can avoid carrying is worth it.

You hit the ball with the bag on your back? That is hardcore!

No, of course I don't. I also don't set it down so far away that I have more than a couple steps to pick it up. Do you leave your bag on the cart path when you walk?

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


Ernest Jones Incredible Member

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No, of course I don't. I also don't set it down so far away that I have more than a couple steps to pick it up. Do you leave your bag on the cart path when you walk?

I'm kidding and I agree with you. It just sounded funny and I immediately got an image of someone taking a full swing with a bag on their back LOL.

It also made me think of this.

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/feherty-chance-manning-swingpack-050112/

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

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Mr3Wiggle Great Member

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I'm kidding  and I agree with you. It just sounded funny and I immediately got an image of someone taking a full swing with a bag on their back LOL.

It also made me think of this.

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/feherty-chance-manning-swingpack-050112/

I kind of want to do it on the first tee, next time I walk on with 3 strangers.

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3W:  Callaway GBB II 12.5*, 5W:  Callaway Diablo 18* Neutral
3H:  Callaway Razr X, 4H:  Callaway Razr X
5-PW:  Callaway X Tour
GW:  Callaway X Tour 54*, SW:  Callaway X Tour 58*
Putter:  Callaway ITrax, Scotty Cameron Studio Design 2, Ping Anser 4


Ernest Jones Incredible Member

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I kind of want to do it on the first tee, next time I walk on with 3 strangers.

Priceless! Gotta act all casual about though, it's gonna be hard as hell to keep a straight face.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

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Mr3Wiggle Great Member

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Priceless! Gotta act all casual about though, it's gonna be hard as hell to keep a straight face.

Make sure I'm the last one to tee off.  Then after I tee off, march right down the fairway and put my driver back in the bag like putting an arrow in a quiver.  Never break stride or act like anything is out of the ordinary.

To up the wierdo factor, I'll do some up-downs while I'm waiting to hit my second shot, then dump a bottle of water on my head.

Driver:  Callaway Diablo Octane 9.5*
3W:  Callaway GBB II 12.5*, 5W:  Callaway Diablo 18* Neutral
3H:  Callaway Razr X, 4H:  Callaway Razr X
5-PW:  Callaway X Tour
GW:  Callaway X Tour 54*, SW:  Callaway X Tour 58*
Putter:  Callaway ITrax, Scotty Cameron Studio Design 2, Ping Anser 4


Ernest Jones Incredible Member

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Make sure I'm the last one to tee off.  Then after I tee off, march right down the fairway and put my driver back in the bag like putting an arrow in a quiver.  Never break stride or act like anything is out of the ordinary.

To up the wierdo factor, I'll do some up-downs while I'm waiting to hit my second shot, then dump a bottle of water on my head.

Awesome, ask someone else in the group if they'll film your next shot because, you know, you're always working on something!

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

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dak4n6 Great Member

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Many people look at irons as tools.  You don't put a cover on your hammer in between hanging pictures, so if you regard them as tools, you wouldn't cover your irons.

I don't like iron covers and don't use them, but see a few people with them on the course.  Oddly enough, whenever I see someone with iron covers, they're covering Wilson Staff irons.  I always thought Wilson Staff made decent irons for the price, but it seems that everyone who has them wants to make sure they're not seen....

My clubs stay in the car all the time because I play after work a lot, and the minimal bag chatter they get just adds character.

Ummm, what the...how did you...seriously? I have W/S irons and use covers. Guess I'm busted!

Alright here's my defense:

1. I don't look at my irons as tools. They are my babies. My harem. My art collection. I don't even like to use them to hit those nasty rock hard range balls with the dirt and sand embedded in them.

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2. I don't like the constant clanking sound when I walk, and if I ride the abuse from bouncing all over the place can put a hurting on my babies.

3. Taking them off/on adds 2 seconds to my shot routine.

4. There have been many used forged sets I have eyed on the Bay (eg, Titleist 690 MBs) but I passed them up because they were scarred and dented all over from bag chatter.

I guess they are a little Metro, but whatever, I'm secure with my manliness.

dak4n6


Golfingdad Incredible Member

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1. I don't look at my irons as tools. They are my babies. My harem. My art collection.

You should be in a Fedex commercial.  I love the one with the guy and his wife in bed and he keeps checking the "baby" monitor that is looking at his clubs.  Also, the one where the guy is locking his clubs into a car seat.

(The shrink ray and cold fusion ones are even better, but not applicable here)

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sean_miller Incredible Member

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. . .  minimal bag chatter . . . adds character.

4. There have been many used forged sets I have eyed on the Bay (eg, Titleist 690 MBs) but I passed them up because they were scarred and dented all over from bag chatter.

I check the rating of the face and sole and if that's in good condition the chatter is typically within reason. I've seen sweet spotted irons that had little to no bag chatter.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


Domenic Dedicated Member

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G0d d*mnit Sean! We just lost another. I don't believe it! He's cancelling his SUBCSCRIPTION!!!!!!!!!! this is the kinda shit...........

"It's better to burn out than to fade away." -Kurt Cobain


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Haha, that video!

Head covers come off my driver and putter on #1 and stay off til heading back into the trunk. The others I decover when walking to my ball and recover when walking back, or at least once back in the cart heading to next shot. I play Ping G2btw, I know they won't take a ton of damage with some bouncing, but it drives me nuts hearing the clicking while riding around... A buddy of mine has some 1970 pawn shop clubs... sounds like a child in with a set of pots and pans riding with him lol.


Domenic Dedicated Member

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what's the video about? I don't see it in this thread.

"It's better to burn out than to fade away." -Kurt Cobain


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what's the video about? I don't see it in this thread.

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/feherty-chance-manning-swingpack-050112/


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