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Would you play a non-conforming (illegal) driver?

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  1. 1. If a major manufacturer offered a non-conforming driver that promised an extra 15-20 yards, would you put it in your bag?

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tehuti Dedicated Member

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I wouldn’t do it. Even though I don't play tourney gof what would be the point? There’s no one I am trying to impress and I would know it’s not a legitimate distance gain.

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turtleback
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Nah, it is way too expensive a way to cheat.  Much cheaper is just writing down a lower number than you scored.

Golfingdad
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Just trying to emphasize my level of confusion. If I was your coach I'd recommend that perhaps you spend less time wondering why your playing partners use 4 more clubs on their approach and

ScouseJohnny
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I grew tired of this lazy acceptance of cheating in scrambles, which is why I no longer play in them. Once you've decided that cheating is OK in scrambles then why bother hitting out of the bunker at

Buckeyebowman Super Member

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Well, the thing about the Callaway ERC II that I found in the thrift store, was that it was stamped right on the hosel, "Does not conform to USGA rules".

This was part of the agreement that the USGA and Callaway came to in their pissing contest over the club's performance.

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Double Mocha Man Super Member

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I just bought one used and it arrived a few days ago... the ERC II with ramped up COR.  Got it for giggles. $23.00 including shipping.  I would never use it in a tournament and I would never count scores for handicap purposes.  And I've already texted all my foursome buddies to let them know I might use it for fun and that I'd tell them if I was playing with it.  Also offered to let them try it out during a round for giggles, too.  

 

Well, I took it to the range, took it to the course.  It is about 10-15 yards shorter on carry (balls are plugging in the fairways this time of year) than my "daily driver", but man oh man is it accurate!  An unexpected surprise.  However, this may be from a 2 inch shorter shaft that is a regular flex compared to my usual stiff flex.  Now I just need to discover how to get that accuracy to go with my longer-hitting driver, without losing any distance.

 

It's an interesting and informative experiment.


Pablo68 Dedicated Member

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Is it true that once a driver has been used it might not conform anymore to USGA Standards? I heard something about some Pros seeking out heads that had been used (demos).


Double Mocha Man Super Member

Double Mocha Man

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Pablo, I have heard that as well.  That the more times you hit a ball off the face of your driver the springier and more trampoline-like it gets.  But there's a limit, eventually you will crack the face... I have done it on two drivers in the last couple years.

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Moxley Great Member

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Never. I love to 'play the rules' (i.e. maximise the opportunity within the rules by knowing them well), but breaking the rules for me is a big no-no. 

But even if you're open about it any play in a group that does the same, it's the first step towards playing a game that isn't golf anymore. 


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