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I've been a loyal member for years, and I just don't understand the changes you've made in the forum. It just looks AWFUL! There's no character, nor charisma. All white? Who thought of that one? I find myself not wanting to go to the forum anymore! B-O-R-I-N-G Is that what you intended?
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I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the MX-19s! Their the most forgiving irons, according to Maltby, that Mizuno has EVER made. I absolutely love them! And they aren't that 'clunky' either! They feel like forged, but they're cast.
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Should I quit? Serious question
dreamsmith replied to Sincraft's topic in Instruction and Playing Tips
OK, let's get real here. Some things in life feel good when you do them. Examples: eating ice cream, or some other delicious food; sexual gratification; alcohol; drugs; etc. etc. Well guess what? If you hit a golf ball in or near the sweet spot of the club, it feels good! And you want that feeling again. There is probably a medical explanation why (chemicals released by the body, just as adrenalin is released when necessary for the body to use it. Now some of those feel-good activities aren't practical, for example: drinking alcohol at work, so we usually don't do it. But then again, some people do, and then pay the price. These things are often addictive. If you find an activity(or addiction) that IS practical, and not that expensive or penalizes you for doing it that much, then it's a pleasurable activity that you will do often. Golf can be one of those activities. If you're addicted to heroin, that's not practical, because it ruins your life usually. And so can golf, if you let it. But those two activities are obviously very different, and taken as an occasionaly physical activity that does not cause great mental anguish, golf can be very pleasurable. The difference is in the words 'great mental anguish'. We all get somewhat upset when we hit poor golf shots, but we usually get as much - or more - pleasure than anguish from playing golf. It's that pleasure we like to feel, so we keep going back over and over and... So it's a matter of degree. If I was miserable most of the time I was playing golf, I wouldn't play golf. If I expected to get much better with time, and instead got worse, I'd probably quit. It depends on my expectations. Bottom line: don't expect too much, and enjoy yourself. And if you don't enjoy yourself, but still insist upon playing the game, QUIT YOUR BITCHIN'! -
Up until the first of this year, I had the 07 Burner, and really was happy with it. It was at the time, the best driver I ever hit. But then I purchased the R9460, and I was amazed at the results! My drives suddenly gained 10 - 15 yards, and were straighter! Then something else happened. Because I would mess a drive up every so often, I decided to try choking down an inch or so, and unbelievably my drives were way more consistant, and were still long! In fact, they were probably a little longer. My swing speed is about 90 or maybe a little less (I measure it with a Speed Stik), so you should have similar results. Was the R9460 worth it? Boy, was it!
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Thinking of New 21*Hybrid, Any Suggestions?
dreamsmith replied to scottg's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
I have tried most hybrids, and the one that stood out for me was the Cobra Baffler DWS. His is a 2- or 3-year old club, so you can get them fairly cheap from eBay. I had the new Cobra TWS for awhile, and fount it was no better than the DWS. So now I play with 2 Cobra DWS hybrids - a 4 (20-degrees) and a 3 (26-degrees). I love them both! They have a nice high ball flight, so that they sit down nicely on greens on longer approach shots. By the way, the 'DWS' refers to double weighting on eht back side, and the "TWS' is triple weighing. Good luck. -
To a point - yes, it might be you. But noone can tell you what's the best wedge for you. If you like a club, then that's it. In my case, I had Mizuno MP-R wedges, and loved them. But then I decided to try Vokeys because of all the love given them on this forum (and others I'm sure). I liked the Vokeys very much, but eventually realized that I also liked the Mizunos a lot. After about a year of using both intermittantly, I wound up with the Mizuno 58-degree for my lob wedge, and the Vokey 54-degree for the sand wedge. And I'm starting to hedge on that one. Once you get used to the slightly heavier weight of the Mizunos, they can be deadly. They aren't, in my opinion, that heavy - but they are heaavier. It's a lot like putters. ALL KINDS of different weights, for example the Scotty Cameron blade vs. the Heavy Putter. But you know what? They both work for different people. What you prefer is the important thing. Just make sure you give both a fair try, in order to give yourself the best tools with which to enjoy the game. Good luck.
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To me, this is an easy one, because I've been through it several times. It's always the same answer - I'm using all arms in my swing, and forget to turn the shoulders. This is easy to understand when you think of it: you're trying to finesse the shot, and in the process it's easy to forget to turn. This problem also occurs in short pitches and chips for the same reason. It's easy to know you have to turn during a full swing, because it's natural. But the shorter shots are more delicate and you can pull them off with arms only. But don't do it, because the ball will go to the left. Good luck.
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I think you need to look at why your thinking is so narrow. Do you actually think everyone thinks the same as you? Do you not understand that people are different, and no two are alike? And that includes their thinking, as well as their appear"ance. "Live and let live - while you may" George C. Scott, The Hustler
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How do you take care of your clubs?
dreamsmith replied to SpoiledRotten's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
Yes! I was surprised how well they work. Just add a little liquid soap to some water to the washer, and you're ready to go. It works fine for irons and hybrids. Woods are kind of tight, but overall, I feel the $50 it cost at the PGAStore was well worth it. -
How do you take care of your clubs?
dreamsmith replied to SpoiledRotten's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
I have a ball/club washer mounted on the back of my cart. If I see anything on my club after hitting it, I run it through the washer - works great! Then I wipe the clubhead with a towel. Maybe once a month or so, I'll throw my clubs in the utility club and soak them for a few minutes in soapy water. Then wipe them down well. [ I get a kick out of people who like to make themselves feel more important by knocking other folks' ideas. This is a good thread, and there were many good ideas in the answers that many of us didn't think of! Pay no attention to the idiot who knocked the thread. Every forum has it's trolls, who may as well go around with a sign on their forehead that says, "Look - I'm stupid!" -
You've already got clubs from the most forgiving club company - Adams. Why not get the A7OS or A4OS? I had them, and they were very forgiving. But the MOST forgiving irons I ever had (also according to Ralph Maltby, the most forgiving), are the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole. Unbelievably easy to hit. The X-20 are somewhat similar, but the Fusion Wide Soles are the most forgiving irons ever! And they're LONG. I created my set by purchasing them one club at a time from eBay.
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I'm a golf club junkie. I've tried them all. One Hybrid has stood out for me as the best, and I have two in my bag right now; easy to hit, and inexpensive to boot. The Cobra DWS (2006-2008). At least as good as the new TWS, and I think better. I have great confidence in mine, and they cost less than $100 each.
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Heavier club head = ball goes farther?
dreamsmith replied to hamletsdead's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
Let me give you the scientific answer: All physics equations, including that for the max energy (that's what you're talking about), have the term "mv2 (where the '2' means the exponant - squared. So the higher the mass (weight) the more energy is imparted. BUT, the higher the speed (v), the higher the energy by a SQUARE factor! The energy to the ball equals the weight of the object hitting it multiplied by the velocity of the object SQUARED! The speed of the club is much, much more important than the weight of the club. And guess what? You can swing a lighter club much faster! Why do you think major league sluggers use light bats? -
It's not about snob appeal; that lasts 5 minutes. it's about what feels right. I've had them all, and the best feeling putter I've ever had is the Scotty Newport Fastback. It is just butter when struck correctly, which is an advantage in itself. now I'll tell you, I'm frugal, and very much a person not impressed by names. In fact, I'm always knocking down institutions that others swear by, including Scotty Cameron putters. But damn it, I've NEVER felt as good about a putter as my new Fastback. I've had Odysseys - they're nice. And Yes, and all the rest. The softest feel, the most confidant feeling, I get only with my Cameron Fastback. It took me a couple weeks to get that feeling, but I wouldn't trade it for anything - at any price.