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I'll take Good Turf: An even lie where a proper divot can be taken. (without taking a sand bath) But, don't know of anyplace near me. The next choice would be good mats - alas I don't know of a place with these either. Balls are not important because my distances with a range rock are far shorter then a real ball.
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A good companion book is "How to Perfect Your Golf Swing" by Jimmy Ballard. Same phliosphy as Boomer - the golf swing is initiated from the ground up using feet/knees. Only Ballard has the diagrams and pictures. Ballard uses a more modern Hogan Swing as an example only he uses different words to describe the indescribable "feel" then Hogan does in 5 Lessons.
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Any good memorial day sales?
The Tin Man replied to sebsmash's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
Large Tent sale - Rodger Dunn, near the 55 in Anaheim, Ca. (Close to Newport where the money is.) Used clubs and blow-outs by the ton. -
Scotty Cameron and Ping putters....cont'd
The Tin Man replied to PGApro05's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
I buy my $300 putters used for $100-$150. (I live in an area with a number of golf superstores with large selections of used gear.) Anser - $20-30 used. (I have a few.) They feel harsh, and too hot for me. All the other putters I'm talking about here are Anser clones. SC - I like the mild steel ones like The Circa 62's and Platinum's. The sleeper is the Cleveland Stainless Soft Putter . New they were around $80. Used when you can find one they are super bargains. Very close to a SC stainless in feel and address. (The stock grip is where they saved a few pennies. Replace it.) The model I'm talking about was discontinued to join the face insert crowd. It's milled. The Ball is as important as the putter. $50 Pro balls are more consistent then $15 balls. Hot off the driver is good, hot off the putter not so good. -
Whats changed most: Graphite Shafts have improved a lot. They jacked up the lofts on the irons. (a modern 7 has the loft of an older 6, so you think you hit the ball further.) Some irons also have longer shafts and more upright lies. There's a better selection of forged cavity backs that fit between blades and "game improvement" With """new and improved""" models every year used clubs are bargains.
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I used to wonder about what drove people to pursue an activity they suck at, and don't make progress? Then I began to "play" the guitar and now I understand.(I really suck at it.) Dis-enlightenment can't be put into words either.
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This threads an enjoyable read in small doses.
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Playing as a single & awkward stories from who you got paired with
The Tin Man replied to sflemon's topic in Golf Talk
By far most of my encounters with joining a group have been positive experiences ...and I'm sure that somebody feels they got stuck with me. -
I'm saved! Thank you Salvation Army! I'm down to a set of CB's and MB's - who knew they accepted golf clubs, no questions asked!
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AAA quality lostgolfballs.com Pro V1
The Tin Man replied to Clevelandgolf1's topic in Balls, Carts/Bags, Apparel, Gear, Etc.
> ..........and it's a good thing too! Otherwise I would have to find a way to make an honest living. -
The secret mojo coating starts to go wear off after a season. Just like on the drivers.
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Mizuno MP-29 Masters Edition...Anyone Seen These?
The Tin Man replied to Peleus's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
Unless somebody is willing to pay serious money on e-bay for them I would play them. -
I tried to play a round with Ultra Game Improvement Irons with a very high Maltby rating. Lots of offset, long shafts, heads shaped like hybrids......I couldn't get the ball in the air. After borrowing old rusty blades with rock hard grips from the junk barrel I got my game back. (Probably on the bottom of the list.)
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>> I agree.
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Playing a mixed set having the MB/CB turning point being the 7 iron is about right. Question: Is the 7 a MB or CB? If it's a CB, for a very low swing speed the 6/7 can be the cutoff point . By this I mean no club hits any further . It's time for "A" or "L" shafts and a major re-thinking of the game. This is not an MB vs CB situation - it's speed. Lie angles are important. Then again these may not be the right clubs for you. Try others and see what happens.
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Golf Town buys Golfsmith for $96 million in retail mega-merger
The Tin Man replied to nevets88's topic in Golf Talk
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Lie angles can be adjusted after a fitting on most irons. With inexpensive cast clubs - what you buy is often what your stuck with. The same goes for some quality brands like Ping. One of the reasons to buy better used clubs over inexpensive department store clubs. One of the reasons to buy from a dedicated golf store.
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A range ball gets played everyday and is picked up, washed and dispensed by machines every time they are hit. The #1 criteria of a range ball is that it lasts a year (or more) of such abuse. We don't call them "Range Rocks" for nothing. (I think "distance limited" is an aftereffect of making them tough.) PS: The range I go to uses Nike's Range Balls - they are not blemished balls downgraded to range duty - these are Range Rocks.
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That's about it unless you have extra long arms, or short legs for your height. (I have both and still play a regular shaft with irons.) Shaft flex can be an issue, even here when in doubt go regular, and have the lies adjusted to fit you using the static method. If you buy from a golf shop they will usually fit you for free if your buying - even used. or better yet, take a lesson before buying and get this information from the instructor.
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Just ask if they are extra long or short, anyone who was custom fitted will know. (Most used clubs are size "regular" purchased new off the rack with no adjustments.)
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There's no issues other then swing weight. If re-shafting and wanting the same length as steel you will need to either use a lighter grip or add weight to the head, possibly both. Have the new shafts you switch to frequency matched to what your currently using. It will probably be more cost effective to buy new clubs. The benefits are better shock absorption then steel.
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"Understanding the Golf Swing" by Manuel De La Torre
The Tin Man replied to iacas's topic in Reading Room
I read it today and shuddered. What he advocates is what I do when my swing falls apart. Maybe that's why the book was $5? -
Why not oversize (mid-size) muscle-backs?
The Tin Man replied to Maverick's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
>> I wonder why?