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I think getting used to playing a hybrid is a really good thing. I use my 20 degree as a utility club mainly and man is this thing clutch when I'm in some rough with a decent distance left to carry. It's just really effective at getting through some heavier thicker grass to still impart a lot of club head speed to the ball. There are a few times when I hit it off of the tee as well when my 3 wood is a bit too much and it can shine there as well. It's honestly really really hard for me to do anything but hit the ball dead straight with this thing.

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Driver: :titleist: TSR3, 3W: :titleist: TSR3, Hybrid: :ping: Anser 20, Irons: Takomo 101T, Wedges: :titleist: Vokey SM5 (52, 56, 60), Putter: TBD

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Guys,

I really appreciate all the help.

I have managed to source a TaylorMade Spider Mallet putter locally, in good condition and only £20. So think I will grab that tomorrow and stick with what I have for now.

Many thanks for all the assistance :) - Tried out the Rapture V2 driver last night, and there is a massive difference when compared to my current driver, hope the irons and hybrid feel the same! :) 

Steve


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Glad we could help.  Stick around, let's get you playing well too :-) 

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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Grizvok Great Member

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4 hours ago, Stevieb123 said:

Guys,

I really appreciate all the help.

I have managed to source a TaylorMade Spider Mallet putter locally, in good condition and only £20. So think I will grab that tomorrow and stick with what I have for now.

Many thanks for all the assistance 🙂 - Tried out the Rapture V2 driver last night, and there is a massive difference when compared to my current driver, hope the irons and hybrid feel the same! 🙂

Steve

That’s a heck of a find on the putter.

Back in PA!

Driver: :titleist: TSR3, 3W: :titleist: TSR3, Hybrid: :ping: Anser 20, Irons: Takomo 101T, Wedges: :titleist: Vokey SM5 (52, 56, 60), Putter: TBD

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3 hours ago, Grizvok said:

That’s a heck of a find on the putter.

Is it good then? I was only going to get it as a stop gap until I could find a decent one cheap! 

My current one is unbranded and just can’t judge it well! 🙈

 

just gone for 9 holes! My god these clubs make a massive difference! Keep sending it to the right with the driver, but not bad apart from that!

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1 hour ago, Stevieb123 said:

Is it good then? I was only going to get it as a stop gap until I could find a decent one cheap! 

My current one is unbranded and just can’t judge it well! 🙈

 

just gone for 9 holes! My god these clubs make a massive difference! Keep sending it to the right with the driver, but not bad apart from that!

Thanks! 

Depends on which version exactly as to how great of a pick up but probably still a good find if even one of the cheaper options.

Back in PA!

Driver: :titleist: TSR3, 3W: :titleist: TSR3, Hybrid: :ping: Anser 20, Irons: Takomo 101T, Wedges: :titleist: Vokey SM5 (52, 56, 60), Putter: TBD

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4 hours ago, Stevieb123 said:

just gone for 9 holes! My god these clubs make a massive difference! Keep sending it to the right with the driver, but not bad apart from that!

Thanks! 

Sounds like someone has a shot pattern :-) 

It keeps going right with the driver?  How many holes can you aim at the left fairway or even left rough off the tee and not be in serious trouble if it goes straight and also if you get the curve you typically get?  If you keep sending your driver right, and you mean something like "30 yards right" and not like "100 yards right," that's not a problem.  Yeah, tighter dispersion would be nicer obviously, but you have a good start.

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"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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On 7/27/2018 at 11:33 PM, Shindig said:

Sounds like someone has a shot pattern :-) 

It keeps going right with the driver?  How many holes can you aim at the left fairway or even left rough off the tee and not be in serious trouble if it goes straight and also if you get the curve you typically get?  If you keep sending your driver right, and you mean something like "30 yards right" and not like "100 yards right," that's not a problem.  Yeah, tighter dispersion would be nicer obviously, but you have a good start.

Thanks, managed to stop it travelling as far right by tweaking my grip. Getting a lot more consistent now but still big improvements to be made. 

 

Putter plans have changed, ended up with an Odyssey 2 ball fang! Hopefully I like it, but cant complain considering it was a friends old one!

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Opted for the GMax due to age and a physical handicap.  Forgiveness made the game a LOT of fun as I learn to get the best out of these clubs.

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In My BELDIN Green Bay Packer 1999 SUPER BOWL CHAMPION bag :  :ping: G410 Plus Alta Red CB 55 sr,  GX-7  (acting as a 3 wood)  :ping: 4H, 5H. Sr Flex   :ping:  G400 6i Sr Flex, G-Max 7i. 9i Sr Flex , Glide 2.0  Wedges (50º, 56º, 60º)  :touredge:  Chipper  :ping: Putter: Cadence Mid-TR 350g:bridgestone:  e12 for the items I try to hit on purpose.  :footjoy: on my feet and hands, US Embassy-Singapore hat on my head (with PACKERS, Brewers or UW-Badgers hats as options).

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