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I know some of you may be weary of some of my bothersome ideas, but I can't help but pass something along that works (for me).

I was fooling around (as usual) and slipped a piece of pool noodle over my putter grip. (Home made "fat grip"). Amazing feel. You cannot grip it too tightly.  Then I decided to try it on an iron. Just wet the grip a bit, push the pool noodle on. I have long fingers, so this really helps. Again, impossible to grip too tightly and much to my surprize, seems to make hitting a draw automatically. I could hit them all day long without effort. The sound at impact is a bit weird  Its a kind of dull popping sound and not sure what causes it, but I do not mind it at all.  Only downside is, you won't be able to put the club in your bag unless you have one with wall dividers. Its okay though, can always slip into one of the pockets.You could also wedge it in the same "slot: as your putter.

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What is the point of this?

I mean-Let us be realistic. Nobody is going to do this. It is pointless.

Besides I think it could be dangerous if the club comes flying out of the noodle and I think you could still squeeze it too firmly.

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38 minutes ago, Hacker James said:

I know some of you may be weary of some of my bothersome ideas, but I can't help but pass something along that works (for me).

I was fooling around (as usual) and slipped a piece of pool noodle over my putter grip. (Home made "fat grip"). Amazing feel. You cannot grip it too tightly.  Then I decided to try it on an iron. Just wet the grip a bit, push the pool noodle on. I have long fingers, so this really helps. Again, impossible to grip too tightly and much to my surprise, seems to make hitting a draw automatically. I could hit them all day long without effort. The sound at impact is a bit weird  Its a kind of dull popping sound and not sure what causes it, but I do not mind it at all.

You have way too much time on your hands. . . :-D

Play more golf!

 

38 minutes ago, Hacker James said:

Only downside is, you won't be able to put the club in your bag unless you have one with wall dividers. Its okay though, can always slip into one of the pockets.You could also wedge it in the same "slot: as your putter.

Only one?

I would think a noodle would be so thick you'd almost be better off finagling the club heads into the bag side and leave the noodle grips up.

Get a 14 position gun rack and mount it to the back of your cart.

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You have way too much time on your hands. . . :-D

Play more golf!

Prolly right.... Time is like having friends...."I have as many as I need, and more than I want".

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Prolly right.... Time is like having friends...."I have as many as I need, and more than I want".

Play more golf! :-)

 

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11 minutes ago, Lihu said:

 

I would think a noodle would be so thick you'd almost be better off finagling the club heads into the bag side and leave the noodle grips up.

Get a 14 position gun rack and mount it to the back of your cart.

Only takes one.  anyway...I wonder if when they came out with the "fat grip" putter, there were a few naysayers. Then there is Fosbury.  To your point however...Once I try it on the course, the idea will probably be very short lived. But then again.......?

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Only takes one.  anyway...I wonder if when they came out with the "fat grip" putter, there were a few naysayers. Then there is Fosbury.  To your point however...Once I try it on the course, the idea will probably be very short lived. But then again.......?

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Putting is not the full swing. Nor are putter grips 3.5” in diameter.

only 2 inches. Standard golf grip is 1 inch at the tip.  

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No offense @Hacker James, but this thread reminds me of when my newly retired dad tied strings and pulleys to the cabinet doors such that every time you open the cabinet, the trash can would pop out on some slides and the top would pop open. Also, his ceiling drywall mounting machine with cranks an pulleys that looked like something from a Leonardo DaVinci sketch. And many more, until my mom made him get a proper hobby. :-D

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5 minutes ago, Hacker James said:

only 2 inches. Standard golf grip is 1 inch at the tip.  

Most pool noodles are much thicker.

Here’s something I rarely say… “I’m with @Lihu on this one.”

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@Lihu none taken. Not a real serious thread to begin with, just messin around. I've seen a lot of other screwy ideas that became a broken paradigm. 'sides that is what the scroll bar is for, that and "ignore" member function. ( I have only two on my list).

 

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@Lihu none taken. Not a real serious thread to begin with, just messin around. I've seen a lot of other screwy ideas that became a broken paradigm. 'sides that is what the scroll bar is for, that and "ignore" member function. ( I have only two on my list).

I hope I don't become a 3rd after this thread? It was all in fun. :-D

 

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I hope I don't become a 3rd after this thread? It was all in fun. :-D

 

ha ha...no way bud....There are only two and they have been there for a looong time.  It takes a lot to merit the action. I would add one more, but the site will not allow me owing to his status.

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ha ha...no way bud....There are only two and they have been there for a looong time.  It takes a lot to merit the action. I would add one more, but the site will not allow me owing to his status.

Tilting at windmills. 

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Tilting at windmills. 

Or maybe just tossing broken tees at them… ;-)

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James...we MUST have a picture if this!!!

I float in my pool with one under my head and one under my legs.  I can't imagine

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Standard Pool Noodles are 2 inches outside diameter not 3.5 inches (those are called Jumbo). Google it.

Not much larger (if at all) than Putter Fat Grips

Decide for yourself whether the application is for you, if not, then don't. Otherwise, maybe divert your attention on whether or not to drape a towel across your golf bag, all the while describing the dimensions, thread quality, nap, and important stuff like that.

Meanwhile, wait breathlessly for my latest nonsensical, incarnation deserving of your meticulous scrutiny.

;-)

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