spyderwerks

I still watch quite a bit of TGC. I miss Peter. He was the best host they ever had IMO. I used to never miss Golf Talk Live. I also wish they would show more of the instructional shows, (academy live etc.) like they used to, and do away with some of the 19th hole and the Turn type shows. And I can really do without the fad 'reality' programming like HWY 18. There tournament coverage has really improved however. I'm really glad they picked up 1st and 2nd round coverage of the PGA events.

I've cut down several putters to 33" myself. I usually just regrip with a new grip, but with the right tools it's fairly easy to remove and reuse the current grip. As stated, there will be a slight change in weight distribution, so you can adjust for that if you think it may be needed.

I've put three rounds on mine since I got it and so far so good. I use normal Duracell alks.

From the fairway I usually like a little less bounce angle than the typical sand wedge.My sig shows what combos I use. The less the bounce,usually the easier they are to hit from tighter lies. This also explains a little more: http://www.golfbidder.co.uk/Golf_Club_Bounce_angle.htm

I'll say first I'm no foot doctor. But all my years on my feet at work and frequent vist to my chiropracter for my lower back and SI issues that flare up from time to time I've been able to learn a little info on foot support health. It sounds like you may be correct in thinking you favored the flater style insole, since it sounds like you have a flatter foot versus a higher arch foot.(which is also like myself) The typical insole is aimed at a medium to high arch foot, thus probably causing your foot to arch in an unatural fashion. Myself, I also usually need to go with a flater/firmer insole to let my arch relax and not extend upward in an unatural manner. While it's possible for someone to have a very high arch and need a high arch insole, it's not nearly as common as someone needing a flatter platform. I would give the flatter ones a little time, as they may prove to be the solution. And as odd as it may sound, most people find their feet to be much more comfortable after extended periods (walking course/long day at work etc) with firmer insoles instead of the 'soft comfort' types they advertise so heavily.

I have one of the 07' R7 stand bags, http://webpages.charter.net/spyder_92/r7%20bag3.jpg which is esentially the same bag with the new TMX having just a few cosmetic mods. I absolutely love mine. As with all stand bags of this size there is some friction due to limited room at the bottom of the bag with the grips squeezing in, but I've never had the so called 'tangled' or 'getting stuck' problem. Plenty of room in plenty of pockets. Very well constructed. I think you would be very happy with the TMX.

What part of your foot was the ache occuring in? That can mean a lot as to whether it's the shoe or simply finding the correct insole/support. As someone who is on my feet all day on a concrete floor I've come to know that the most comfortable shoe you can buy is absolutely useless, and can become quite painfull unless you find an insole or orthodic that confoms to the shape and movement of your foot.

I've been comenting on this topic for some time now to my fellow golfing pards, but wanted to grumble a little here. Looking through the august issue of Golf magazine last night and stoped at the "6 best new putters" article and just had to think: "how friggin far will putters go before they become so large and but ugly until people say enough already?" Now I'll admit that I'm a fan of mallet style outters. I use a Cameron RedX currently, and have a couple of other putters of that style I'll swap in and out from time to time. (odyssey,F2). But some of these things are starting to look like hood ornaments on a 63 Buick or some large part of an alien craft that was lost in a quick flyover. I know everyone has their own opinion on equipment and that's a great thing, it keeps the market alive and thriving, but to me these thing are starting to look ridiculously tacky. I mean, the putter head does not need to be bigger than the driver head does it? I keep waiting to show up at the practice green and look over and see some guy with a Galagher hammer painted aluminum with a jumbo grip bitching about not finding the sweet spot. Geeesh!! Go ahead, flame away.

I miss the old Golf Channel I really used to like Peter Kessler during his time with TGC. In my opinion the best host they ever had. He had a very inteligent and calm demeanor that was just very easy and interesting to watch. I used to never miss an episode of Academy live. I also miss watching all the instructional shows they once aired. Some I never really gained a lot of 'use' from, but I felt that it was the type of programming that the Golf Channel should be about. And of course the tounament coverage, which thankfully they've remained true to and even increased to a point. It seems lately with some of their material that they are trying to become just another tabloid/propaganda outlet that so many of the news outlets have been deduced to.

This probably explains it better than I can: http://www.golfbidder.co.uk/Golf_Club_Bounce_angle.htm

One reason I like watching the European tour coverage on the Golf Channel. Many times they concentrate their 'chatter' at least on the shot or conditions of the shot at hand. Heh, they even sometimes have little wind direction graphics on the screen or course contour mapping. Who would have ever thought the viewer may be interested in the technical aspects of the game?

Definately go for the wedge. I have three of the TM TP's like that in my bag. Fantastic wedges.

I agree with the other responders. If it feels good and works good for you, then you should definately stick with it. There's always plenty of room for fine tuning and improving your personal style once you get a solid swing foundation you can consistantly reproduce. I've watched & seen a lot of instructional videos and tips over many years, some I've been able to gain some info from and fuse them into 'my style' and my game. Others have been in total opposition to the way I swing and play. If one swing and one technique fit everyone then there would be a lot of instructors and marketing people out of work very quickly.

Amen!! Don't get me wrong, I don't take anything away from Tiger or what he has meant/brought to the game. But I'm still enjoying watching the coverage and actually enjoy it a little more when Tiger's not playing. At least we don't have to sit through 3-4 hours of detail (or rebroadcast detail if he played prior to airtime) of Tigers every move on the course. I mean, they are other golfers in the mix here. I don't blame Tiger for any of this. I completely blame the over hyped media.

I'm kinda partial to TaylorMade myself, so that would be my recomendation. The R5 was a great club line.