Cybercyde

I've purchased there quite a few times. Even on "lower quality" balls, they've always been pretty impressive. The first rate sets are just that. Typically next to impossible to differentiate from new. The lower ranked sets are usually just fine for most players - especially for short game practice.

Realize this would be very involved compared to building a frame and shimming/wedging things underneath to create break. It's feasible to use small linear actuators (small electronic device that slides a bar in/out - typically used for car stereo installs/lowriders to move panels/amps/etc). They're typically strong enough to support your weight should you walk on them, relatively simple to wire/control, and would probably do the trick. You'd just need to build the top of the platform out of smaller square sections, and not screw them down. Sort of like a tongue and groove floor, you're just looking for a "floating" platform. When triggered, the actuator would lift one of the 4way corners, creating break. It'd be a bit of a pita to get them level, should you want a straight uphill putt, but from the sounds of things, you're looking for a lot of "randoms". You'd need to use some form of padding underneath to smooth the edges, and fabricate brackets to lock the plywood sections to the actuator, so they can't slip. A lot of potential pitfalls, but hey, I tried. ;) You could potentially mimic their methods, as well. The cheap scissor jacks for spare tires would do the trick, and absolutely support the weight. You'd just need to attach a bar extension to the eye ring, so you could adjust them from the side of the platform. In either case, you'd need to have excess fabric at the sides to prevent stretching. *shrugs* In short, there's a reason the adjustable greens cost so much. ;) I'm curious as to how close I am to the patented methods though. :D

lol. No, standard length, green dot Ping Tour wedge. I've never been able to use a neutral grip (wrists dissagree with it rather heavily...), a somewhat stronger grip has always been my play. Combine that, a lot of lag, and my tendency to deloft most of my clubs, and there you go. (Or so, it'd seem to me.) I'm sure there has to be someone else doing the same/similar. It's just not the average statistic anyone seems to bother tracking openly(for the obvious reason that it's a scoring club, and not a fairway wood). Proving a bit difficult. Hence the reply to this thread.

lol. I've read back through enough posts to know who you're talking about. Did he ever win those majors? I'm aware of how keyboard warrior-ish it sounds, and as such, it took me a while to figure out if responding was worth it, knowing the flaming that'd ensue. In the end, I figured I'd offer up my take regardless of the e-beating I'd recieve.

It's what I've grown up learning to do. From 100, it's a nice, repeatable, easy swing. Some people use a rake to clear the yard, others, a leafblower. I agree with the reasoning though. if a 7 iron were my 100 yard club, it'd be my 100 yard club. Because everyone on the internet can hit the ball 400 yards, or otherwise? ;)

If it works for Arpaio in AZ to break down inmates, perhaps it'd help stop a male golfer who has trouble not going for that hero shot... "Jim, you can't get there in 2, you're wearing a thong. "

The best answer so far has been emphasis on control. As of late, I've been struggling with my lower iron yardages. Worked out a lot of lag in my swing, and I'm learning to get out of my own way. Consequences of the above: As of the moment, a "normal", solid swing results in a 130-135 yard 5-10 yard draw with the 60. (no back/wrist/shoulder pain, and I can make the swing with my feet closed - I'm not coming out of my shoes. It just feels right.) I've been teeing off with the lobber on a few 130-140 yard par 3's lately, and finding the center of the green. (when the wind is low/I'm comfortable trying to shape the shot into it.) It's a fun trick, but I'm still more consistent backing off of a sand wedge instead. (The longest to date - carried the lobber to approximately 150-155, air mailing the green on what looked like a great shot. ) To the 9I, 5I, Driver yardages.... Still working on it. ;) 9 - 150-165 (a few have sailed well past) 5I - 200-220 Driver... An "easy" swing will usually net 280-300. And yet, without control, it all amounts to little more than struggling to save par from some pretty entertaining/embarassing locations on the course. Take it as you will. ;) (And sorry about the novel. )

Sand wedge from 135 yards to 3 feet, followed by a golf cart crash. :D

79, and I hang my head in shame.... :( 117/68.3 course. I left a great many putts on the course today.... I did, however, supervise a pretty major accident. A pair of women tipped a cart over on theirselves. One looked to have a pretty well sprained ankle, the other, a dislocated shoulder/broken forearm. I sprinted across a par 3 in time to make sure nobody moved the woman that was UNDER the cart prior to people lifting it off of her. .... I can say this much... The woman with the busted ankle = trooper. Face down in the rough, and I quote.... "It's not fair, I was going to make par!" (Small bit of positive for the potentially deadly situation) I stuck around to make sure 911 was notified, the club house was aware, and the 10-15 people knew not to move the woman, jogged back, and made my birdie putt. =D We've got one of the steepest courses in Maryland...... When the Rangers tell you to be carefull on slopes, please listen. ;)

Ditto. I used to take my putter to work.... Something tells me I only got away with it because I used to do oil changes on the boss's Porsche/install the exhaust on his Maserati though... But hey, it was nice not missing 3 footers that year.