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smellysell

-8 right now, high of 0 tomorrow.

On a happier note, got a new pair of Trues today, along with another box from Budget Golf addressed to my wife...

~Justin

R11 9.5* w/Matrix Ozik Code 6.2
Taylormade 14* V-Steel w/ProLaunch Blue
Taylormade 16.5* V-Steel w/Aldila NV
Taylormade 21* V-Steel w/Dyanlite Gold S300
Mizuno MX 23 5-6 w/Rifel 5.5 SSx2
Mizuno MP 32 7-PW w/Rifel 5.5 SSx2
Callaway X-Forged 52*, 56*, 60*
Mizuno 0803 Custom Slighter


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jsgolfer
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Florida bound on Saturday, woo hoo!  Getting away form the crappy weather.  Going to be playing lots of golf. 

billchao
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I haven't shanked a ball in months.

Gator Hazard
Gator Hazard

For our golfing brethren up north, we stand with you against the cold and await the return of good weather:  

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David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

Celsius, right? :-D

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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smellysell Dedicated Member

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Haha, if there was a middle finger smilie...

~Justin

R11 9.5* w/Matrix Ozik Code 6.2
Taylormade 14* V-Steel w/ProLaunch Blue
Taylormade 16.5* V-Steel w/Aldila NV
Taylormade 21* V-Steel w/Dyanlite Gold S300
Mizuno MX 23 5-6 w/Rifel 5.5 SSx2
Mizuno MP 32 7-PW w/Rifel 5.5 SSx2
Callaway X-Forged 52*, 56*, 60*
Mizuno 0803 Custom Slighter


MS256 Great Member

MS256

Shhhhhh! I'm not ready for that yet. Actually never.

I did play a round one time in Moberly, Missouri in January when the temp was around 10 degrees. I was bored and wondered if I could play or at least hit some balls.

There was nobody at the clubhouse but there was a sign that said "If you want to play put $10 in the box." So I did.


BuckeyeNut Great Member

BuckeyeNut

Shhhhhh! I'm not ready for that yet. Actually never.

I did play a round one time in Moberly, Missouri in January when the temp was around 10 degrees. I was bored and wondered if I could play or at least hit some balls.

Do you remember breaking any balls?    I played once when it was 8degrees and I broke AT LEAST 6 balls, but probably more..........they get brittle.  LOL

I'm nowhere diehard enough to play in these temps in recent years, but I do sometimes when the temps hit freezing.   32 is the magic number for breaking golf balls......

Each break is unique.....

I've knocked the cover clean off and watched the core fly 100yds by itself

I've spit a ball in 2.....and watched half slice to the left and the other half slice to the right

I've cracked them and hit it solid...watching a driver tee shot only fly 175yds because the ball has cracks all though it.......LOL

You name it....I've see it in the cold.  LOL

I'm not as diehard as I used to be........

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What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


newtogolf Incredible Member

newtogolf

Missed a window in the cold weather to play this week.  Forecast going forward looks bleak so I guess I'll be limited to the indoor simulators where I take lessons for the next few months.

Joe Paradiso

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

Mr. Desmond

Do you remember breaking any balls?    I played once when it was 8degrees and I broke AT LEAST 6 balls, but probably more..........they get brittle.  LOL

I'm nowhere diehard enough to play in these temps in recent years, but I do sometimes when the temps hit freezing.   32 is the magic number for breaking golf balls......

Each break is unique.....

I've knocked the cover clean off and watched the core fly 100yds by itself

I've spit a ball in 2.....and watched half slice to the left and the other half slice to the right

I've cracked them and hit it solid...watching a driver tee shot only fly 175yds because the ball has cracks all though it.......LOL

You name it....I've see it in the cold.  LOL

I'm not as diehard as I used to be........

Keep a couple of golf balls in your pocket and they don't break.

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

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MS256 Great Member

MS256

Keep a couple of golf balls in your pocket and they don't break.


That's it and with hand warmers. I took the liberty of lift, clean, and place (and a different ball) on every shot. :-D

Actually I never hit anything but irons either. I was afraid of cracking the face of my woods and getting a tee in the ground would have been a chore anyway.

I dropped a 6 foot long steel pry bar to the ground from about 20 feet one night when it was well below zero and the pry bar broke in half. Metal under stress and cold don't mix. Gave me a lot of job security for all those years I was a welder though. Always something breaking.


RFKFREAK Super Member

RFKFREAK

I was ready to play tomorrow but we're getting a blanket of snow tonight. :(

Christian

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BuckeyeNut Great Member

BuckeyeNut

Hey...keep it in your pocket and it wont break....LOL..that's BS....

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


iceman777 Well Established Member

iceman777

Here in Ri played thursday , about 50 . Trying to get out today , before it gets windy , 40 degrees . Any time playing in Dec is a bonus , but could be the last time out once we get any snow


Dave2512 Super Member

Dave2512

The good news is I am fully acclimated to the cold after the sub zero weather here. When it warms to 30's it will feel like summer again. The high today will finally be above 10 and I didn't even wear a jacket, just a mock and North Face sweater will do. It was -13 on our way home from dinner last night. Just need the snow to clear and we'll be good to go.

Dave :-)

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

Mr. Desmond

Hey...keep it in your pocket and it wont break....LOL..that's BS....

You have a crap attitude. Try switching balls every hole, or do what it takes to keep the ball at a decent temperature

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

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MS256 Great Member

MS256

Hey...keep it in your pocket and it wont break....LOL..that's BS....


Hmmm. So a ball that's been in a pocket with hand warmers knows to break anyway just because it's cold outside? SMH.


jamo Incredible Member

jamo

Do you remember breaking any balls?    I played once when it was 8degrees and I broke AT LEAST 6 balls, but probably more..........they get brittle.  LOL I'm nowhere diehard enough to play in these temps in recent years, but I do sometimes when the temps hit freezing.   32 is the magic number for breaking golf balls...... Each break is unique..... I've knocked the cover clean off and watched the core fly 100yds by itself I've spit a ball in 2.....and watched half slice to the left and the other half slice to the right I've cracked them and hit it solid...watching a driver tee shot only fly 175yds because the ball has cracks all though it.......LOL You name it....I've see it in the cold.  LOL I'm not as diehard as I used to be........

Were those balata? I've played modern balls under freezing plenty of times and never had any problems.

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Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

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The good news is I am fully acclimated to the cold after the sub zero weather here. When it warms to 30's it will feel like summer again. The high today will finally be above 10 and I didn't even wear a jacket, just a mock and North Face sweater will do. It was -13 on our way home from dinner last night. Just need the snow to clear and we'll be good to go.

Supposed to get above zero tomorrow here! I won't brave it unless it's above 40, so might be a while.

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~Justin

R11 9.5* w/Matrix Ozik Code 6.2
Taylormade 14* V-Steel w/ProLaunch Blue
Taylormade 16.5* V-Steel w/Aldila NV
Taylormade 21* V-Steel w/Dyanlite Gold S300
Mizuno MX 23 5-6 w/Rifel 5.5 SSx2
Mizuno MP 32 7-PW w/Rifel 5.5 SSx2
Callaway X-Forged 52*, 56*, 60*
Mizuno 0803 Custom Slighter


HazardMagnet Well Established Member

HazardMagnet

I'm playing Tuesday, 30* to 40*. I know not a record setter, but the wind could be anywhere from a light breeze to ridiculous... down at the shore.

Then over the holiday's, we're down  in North Carolina. Who knows? 30's to 70's. Then we're back in Ct. and it's at the indoor place until spring.

~Tom B.

~Tom B.

I ordered a Chicken and an Egg on the Internet, to find out which came first... I'll keep you posted!


mailman Dedicated Member

mailman

Last weekend it was 4 degrees while we played BUT because we were playing in glorious sunshine and it was a very still day it was actually quite pleasant. However as soon as the sub disappeared the apparent temps just plummeted! Having said that I think we have been really fortunate with the weather up to now. Today was another cracking day and it's supposed to stay nice right through December. Regards Mailman

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