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RJB has just come out with a very nice Stainless Hogan line. You can also fine "classic" bettinardis for around $100-$150.. The retail products are comparable to Scotty as they are both in the higher end of the putter market. The value of Scotty Tour putters are significantly higher than comparable RJBs.

Hans, The Bettinardi story is a pretty good one. Here is a short and brief rundown of Bettinardi Golf. Robert Bettinardis family's business is making parts for the DOD contracts. RJB started a milling operation for alot of Golf OEMs and became regarded as one of the best machinist millers in the Golf business. He then decided to start his own line of making putters. He hit it big in Japan and originally licensed his putters to Crewsgolf. Shikegi Maruyama's Dad's golf business. They have since parted ways and It is run as a standalone brand in Japan now. In the US, RJB has signed with Hogan as their putter supplier but he still does produce some Tour only and collector pieces without the Hogan name. The Bettinardi trademark is the "honeycomb" face created by a jewelers tool. Some people like it, some people don't.

The website is FT-3.com. It looks like its going to be a good driver. I haven't hit it myself but, its supposed to hit the stores in July. There have been people who have been buying the Tour version and have very good things to say about it.

Are you seeing a golf coach? Also, if you can, it would probably be worth it to get to someplace where you can hit the clubs into a sim.

Pro V1x. Need the distance.

Yep, Bounce can either help you or hurt you. It also depends on your swing and how you hit your shots. I prefer low bounce wedges cause I tend to sweep the ball and I play alot of hard sand and grass.

Modelgolf.com has the supposed ideal golf swing. I don't think it really matters how you get there only thing that seems to matter is the impact zone.

I like either long wooden tees, easier to put into the ground or those biodegradable tees. The plastic tees make a weird sound on contact too.

I have heard most people use the 32s. Have you taken a look at the Bridgestones? J-33 combo?

I keep hearing July 1st for the FT-3

Mizunos are very easy to bend. As for combos, I really like the Mac or Bridgestone combo sets. The Titleist one probably won't be out to till next year.

Which Project X's did you have? 5.5? Also, the shaft lenghts were different? Longer shafts should give you a slight distance increase but, this is if you are striking it pure at both lengths. Project Xs aren't for everyone. A shaft that plays completely opposite for me is the Tour Concept. They play like graphite with better control but, I can't get use to the feel.

1) Project X will play shorter than other shafts, minimal but maybe 1/2 club shorter. The ball flight is more penetrating and tighter in dispersion. 2) Project X will also play stiffer than most other shafts as well. A Project X 5.0 will play like a 5.5 in other manu's specs. 3) Lofts. Very likely the lofts are different and can account for a 5-10 yard different is yardage.

Check Walmart and Costco too. The absolute best place is ebay but, I'm not sure how comfortable you would be with online purchases. The most important thing is to get the right flex shaft and a golf grip you like as that is what is going to make it easier for you.

Man, you must play on some hard dirt. What about PGA players that use graphite, like KJ Choi, does he change shaft every couple of rounds??? I don't hear Tiger or Hank Kuehne breaking driver shafts that often either.