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So we played rustic canyon today and it was pretty awesome. What a great course. I had forgotten what real greens were like.

Whenever the ball has a cut that is into the mantle or multiple bad scuffs.

Yea I am playing to an 11 right now, and I shot probably a 48 on the front 9. Lost balls, OB, creek beds oh my! The 108 slope rating is really deceiving. Yes it is short, but tight. I love DeBell though, its a really great track, feels like your golfing on the top of the world. I would try hansem dam if you are trying to hone your skills, I have heard its wide open.

It will be hell if you cant hit it strait.

Ah forgot about them!

Had a short game session yesterday trying a multitude of difficult shots with my 60* wedge. Was hitting 15 yard flop shots into an extremely tight green with only 3 yards to land in the front, 1 yard to land behind the hole, sloped downhill. I was playing 3 TP Blacks, 1 Pro V1 392, 1 Nike One Platnium, and 1 Pro V1 2007 The tp black were noticably less spinny than the One and the Pro V. I could hit shots with those balls that the TP Black could simply not match. However, I found that the TP Black actually seemed to release highest off the club, whereas the Pro V1 spun like hell with a slightly lower path. So while I could throw the other balls right onto the green and have a violent check that would keep it on the green, the TP black had a consistant 2 yards of release. I actually was able to get it closer with the TP Black because I didnt expect the violent spin to keep it on the green, just a nice check up on the first bounce and a roll out. Ill try to categorize these balls performance on the green: Pro V1 = Hop, Check, Dribble Nike One = Skip, Hit the brakes, Slow row TP Black = Skip, check, roll

excluded: Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Cobra, Titleist, FootJoy, Nike, SkyGolf and Bushnell. All items from PING, adidas, Babolat, Wilson and Prince are excluded. Are their any balls left you would ever want to purchase? LOL perhaps Srixon is the only one.

Play for birdie and not eagle. Also hone in you mid range wedge play.

Anyone else for a afternoon time on Sunday?

Phil Rory Davis Love III

Back from the range, had a short game practice session. Tried a few shots around the green. It is definately a firm feel ball which I kinda like, feels a bit like a v1x around the green. I could really get some spin going if I hit a low pinched 15 yard wedge shot, hit the green and checked up. Off the putter I prefer the v1x, the TP Black has a loud click. I like the feel off the putter, but the v1x is a slight bit better in that department. We will see how this one performs off driver and full shots.

Best on 18 - 79 Best on 9 - 38

Gotta charter a private jet though.

I've been looking at flying up there from LA sometime for a nice golf weekend, just wish it were closer to an airport!

I could do sunday for a afternoon round or so. I dont want to push it again like last time and show up completely hungover.

Yea it was a tough decision for me between the two, since I have been using a 2005 Pro V1x for that past couple years and my box has finally run out (05 pro v1x is the best ball I have used). I decided that I like a firmer feel ball, and needed a higher launch since I tend to launch low.

I took the plunge and bought a pack of TP Black, I will report back on my findings.

I cant stand the look at address. I prefer the classic driver look.

So I found one of these a few rounds ago. I have grown to love this ball the last two rounds. My only complaint is the spin off the driver. Anyone remember playing back in the day with this ball? Anything new out there now with the same spin profile as this ball. I know this is kind of a stupid question given the oldness of this ball. I was thinking about picking up a pack of TP Blacks, not sure if they will feel anything alike though. This was a RED one, or firm feel. Thanks.

84 - 46/38 I was completely hungover and didn't hit but 2 fairways, thats right 2. Couldn't hit my long irons, but man I was spot on my wedges and putting.

Same here! I can't remember the last time my front 9 was better than my back.

Albatross is the correct term. :) Congrats! I have come pretty close on some 3H shots to getting one. So what did you shoot?

Rustic Canyon this weekend preferably Sat earlish? Anyone?

Former Clemson golfer representing again! Congrats Glover!

I really should have purchased a callaway driver. :(