Beachcomber

Hi RPMPIRE. Thanks for commenting on my swing. I do try to 'stand up' on my driver - to get an ascending blow on the ball. It's more of a thrust of my hips - firing toward the target which forces me to raise... But not entirely sure?? I'll try and get some better angles posted so it is easier to see what I'm doing with my legs/weight transfer on the down swing and through the impact zone. Also, I posted my PW versus my 6i because I wanted to see why I was hitting wedges off the hozzel...Not the other way around. I do open my stance up to my target line with my wedges. That coupled with the fact that it looks like I'm taking the club face outside the line on the backswing (didn't notice this until I put this video up), and compounding the fact that I sometimes peak or look up on these shorter iron shots - I think that is why I'm hitting the ball off the hozzel with my PW?? It is really strange because I could hit 50 to 100 shots with a PW on the range. And feel great. Then go out on the course and over the round hit maybe 8 full wedges and 7 of them pure, but one or two off the hozzel!?

I agree I tend to look up on shots - especially my chips/pitches. I haven't really noticed it being an issue with my full swing, but I'll try and keep my head still - with my eyes on the impact zone - versus watching it fly down the line. Thanks for the kind comments on my velocity/balance. My balance is something I find myself struggling with time to time... I'll get some different angles posted so you can see my balance a little better.

I apologize in advance, I had a stranger film this using my iPhone... So the quality isn't that great. Any feedback would be appreciated. Full Swing - Driver Full Swing - Pitching Wedge Note 1: I typically miss my target by pulling the shot to the left of my target line. Note 2: I filmed my pitching wedge versus a 6-iron because I've hit some shots off the hozzel - terrible misses. So I wanted to see what could be causing that type of miss. Note 3: The guy taping me said he thought my shoulders were open to the target, and I closed them up and started hitting the ball pretty damn straight (this was after he filmed my swing). Last 20 rounds using Golfshot's scoring system... Driving Stats: 54.7% fairways hit, 27.2% missed left, 18.1% missed right GIR: 42.2% hit, 57.8% missed Putting Average: Per hole 1.8, Per GIR 2.0 Handicap using USGA scoring system: 6.6 Personal goal... Get my ball striking down to where I don't have the terrible miss hits that rear their ugly head at least once or twice during a round of golf.

What shaft did you end up going with?

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/537077-why-white-worked-and-a-look-into-2012/ Read the 2012 comments. I'm most likely going to jump on that 3W given the comments. But the next Taylor Made driver sounds like it will be beastly too.

I just bought the Adidas AG Tour Pro stand bag. It weighs 6lbs, but looks like a tour bag, but has a stand. It is purrrty. ;-)

I have the R11 TP and love it. I hit 71.4% of my fairways today and hit 53.4% on average. I attribute a lot of my latest success to my R11 as it is very forgiving. But I haven't hit the 910/D2 though... Food for thought... Also I read an article that Taylor Made is releasing a new driver in February, and they are saying it is 20+ yards longer than the R11. So you may want to wait until February to pull the trigger on a new driver.

I just ordered an Adidas AG Tour Pro stand bag. http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30038523/adidas-ag-tour-stand-bag

I like my Ecco Street's. They are really comfortable. But I played in a round last week and it rained for about 6 holes. And my feet were wet by the mid point. I'm going to use them only for dry conditions moving forward.

I would keep working on your driver. A few things you may try follow... I think one of the simplest things to hitting big drives for me is ball placement and tee height. Try teeing it up so that you pick the ball off the tee with an ascending blow. I see guys who struggle with their driver teeing the ball far too low. Also, maybe choke down on the driver an inch+/- since you feel the club length is an issu .... And try standing closer to the ball - forcing your club path inside/inside. With the driver, I also like to aim just right of my target with my feet and shoulders... And swing inside/inside and the ball flies straight.

I went with the KBS C-Taper stiff, and black Winn Lite grips. I'm hitting the ball further and more pure than my DCI 762's with Dynamic Gold S300.

I just picked up my MP59's yesterday and went to the range today. They are such sweet sticks. If anyone it's looking at new irons, I highly recommend them!

Thanks for the responses guys. I obviously miss played the shot and screwed up.

Agreed. I see Web Simpson do this 'air putt' along the line. It is a solid tactic to feel the slope with your feet, and get an idea of how the ball would run along that line.

I had this occur during a recent round and would like to hear input on what you believe the ruling should have been. Par 3 - OB down the right hand side of the hole. The hole is 175 up hill - and plays more like 200. The white OB stakes run down the right side of the hole for about 30 to 40 yards. Then there is a chain link fence which starts and protects an area where the course stores equipment. Like a small barn. The fence that runs along this barn is OB if you fall on the right side of the fence. But if your shot comes to rest on the left side of the fence - you are in bounds. I hit a 5 iron and blocked it hard right of the green... My ball kicks hard off the side of the hill, which throws my ball down towards the chain link fence which protects the barn. From the tees, I couldn't tell if my ball was in bounds or not, so I hit a provisional ball from the tees onto the green. I found my first ball - literally a few inches away from the fence - but on the left side which is inbounds. I was green side, but couldn't take a swing due to the fence. The guy I was playing with said that due that the fence was an OB fencing... I had to: 1. Take an unplayable lie, and a penalty stroke with a drop to the nearest relief point, or 2. Play it as it lies Literally there was no way to play it as it lies because I couldn't make a swing. I told the guy since the OB fencing was man made, that I felt I shuld get a free drop, no closer to the hole. He and I went back and forth, and he finally told me to play it how I believed the rule to play. I took a free drop - two clubs lengths from the fencing, but no closer to the hole. I hit a great flop shot up the hill and onto the green, one putted for par. Did I play this hole correctly?

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

Mini, I've never heard of the Benross club mfg. But maybe that's a European brand? I'm here in Socal.

Ping S56's Sole Width 18mm Toe Height 55mm Heel to Toe 71mm Topline 7mm MP-53's Sole Width 19mm Toe Height 54mm Heel to Toe 73mm Topline 7mm I don't have the specs on the MP-59's. But they looked identical at address to me.

Last week I posted about my interest in the Titleist AP2's. Well today I went to a club fitter who started me out by focusing on fitting me for the correct shaft, then I hit several manufacturers clubs before dialing into the proper set. I hit the following clubs... Titleist AP2, 710's (they had the Dynamic Gold S300) Mizuno MP-53 Mizuno MP-59 Ping S56's Callaway RAZRX Forged Irons To my surprise, the AP2's were nowhere near my favorite clubs based on feel, and smash factor. Which I was surprised as I currently play 762's with S300 shafts. So I thought going into this fitting I would gravitate towards the AP2's. They were a huge disappointment coming from a guy who's carried my 762's for nearly a decade in my bag. and I love the look of the AP2's. The Callaway's were surprisingly very solid... But they were not as 'finished' looking as the Mizuno's which I'll get to in a moment. The Pings were too large. They just didn't set up nicely to my eye, and they felt like I was hitting my old Zings in my garage. Not a fan. So now to the Mizuno's. First let me say this was the first time I have ever hit a Mizuno iron. And I really didn't think I would be this excited about my finding... But their MP-53, MP-59's were amazing. The ball felt like it was exploding off the face. As if I was puring it swing after swing. My favorite shaft was the KBS C-taper Stiff shaft weighing in at 120g. After looking at the two Mizuno's I decided to go with the MP-59's given they're 2012 clubs with the Titanium insert for improved feel. I'd say being stoked about getting these baby's next week is the understatement of the year. I can't wait to get out on the course with this new set.

It's time to get the new SM4's. :-D

The concern I have is the shop I go to is fairly small. So I'm not sure how much inventory, or how long they will have the 710's. I live in Newport Beach... So season is year around. I guess waiting another month or so is probably best. Indeed trying both would be preferred.

I've been playing with my DCI 762's since the early 2000's. I really like them, but know that today's technology is far superior. So I'm eyeing a set of AP2's. Here is the question... Should I wait for a month+ until the new 2012 AP2/712 hit the retail stores? Or go ahead and buy the current 2011 AP2/710 now? I talked to the pro at the local shop today and he said the 712's will have an extra tungsten weight in the sole but are very similar to the 710's. What would you guys do? Also, any comments from users of the AP/710's? Would love to hear your reviews.