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Mid 1970s. I was in HS when these came out and, for me, they were lust worthy. I bought a set on sale at a shop in Nashville my freshman year of college (1976). I played them until the early 1990s, although I didn't play much though that time span. Definitely not classic Tourneys, though. I seem to recall they played well enough (never could hit the 2 iron, though), although when I went to have the lies adjusted the 9 iron was VERY upright from the factory and couldn't be bent far enough (I recall reading that was problem with certain MacGregor clubs).

This year I'm starting with a set of Maxfli Revolution black dot irons (1999), bent 1 degree strong in loft and stock lie. I reshafted them over the winter with TrueTemper Multi-Step lite shafts (the same ones as in the a7's). Seem to come out with the same yardages as the Adams irons. It's nice having a real 3 and 4 iron in the bag again. I'm keeping either the 2H or the 3H in the bag (the hybrids seem to be 5-10 yards longer than the respective Maxfli irons; we'll see if that changes as I get used to the irons).

I wouldn't use Comet, Ajax, or any other abrasive cleaner on chromed irons or highly polished finishes, unless you want the bright shiny finish to wind up as a satin finish. Also not good for painted surfaces. Bar Keepers Friend or Bon-Ami have a very low abrasive content so they should be ok. I'd also stick with nylon bristles instead of brass, even for the hard gunk. Just let the head soak in warm water with dish soap (I use Dawn) for a longer period to loosen up the crud. Ball marks on the top of woods (I know, none of us make these, but they might be on a club we bought second hand) can be buffed out with automotive polishing compound, a damp cloth, and a LIGHT touch. It also works well for polishing up a set of chromed irons.

Congratulations!

Always shook hands (I've only worn a hat 2-3 times when playing) in Jr. High and High School, casual rounds and High School matches. I still do it today in my company league, and causal rounds with friends or strangers. I've never run into someone who was surprised by the gesture, either.

Not many steel shaft options available (TT DG and some Apollo shafts). I don't know of any manufacturer who makes or made a 0.350 steel shaft for woods. You could use a shim, but I don't know if your BB driver is one of the BBs with no hosel and a thru-bore (like the one I have); that might not allow for using a shim. There' s a fairly long thread over at a large golf forum (I don't know if I can mention the site here) about using steel shafts in modern driver heads. The nice thing is the higher weighted steel shafts allow you to preserve swing weight with a shorter steel shaft (43"-44"), providing for more control and not much, if any, distance loss.

(Actually on Monday . . . ) Shot my best ever 18 hole round - 86. 44 on the front 42 on the back. Lots of pars, no birdies dropped, too many doubles and a triple (with an OB). Course was Pecan Hollow Golf Course in Plano, TX ("Player's" tees at 68.9/118). I haven't really played since the end of August (and not well then), so I was very pleased.

Bought a used set of Maxfli Revolution black dot irons, in very nice shape, for $130.

Physical height means virtually nothing when it comes to club fitting - wrist to floor measurement (left wrist for a RH golfer, and vice versa) means more, but only as a starting point. FWIW, here are Tom Wishon's starting guidelines for WTF measurement versus driver and 5 iron lengths. Wrist to Floor Driver Length 5-iron Length 27" to 29" 42" 36 1/2" 29+" to 32" 42 1/2 37 32+" to 34" 43 37 1/2 34+" to 36" 43 1/2 38 36+" to 37" 44 38 1/4 37+" to 38" 44 1/4 38 1/2 38+" to 39" 44 1/2 38 3/4 39+" to 40" 44 3/4 39 40+" to 41" 45 39 1/4 41+" to 42" 45 1/2" 39 1/2 over 42" 46 and up 39 3/4 and up Finding a good fitter will help more than trial an error, and one should be willing to help even on used sticks. Good luck.

Best wishes on a speedy recovery! I find much the same thing with tempo and timing.

THE GORILLAAAAAAAA! (Hear it in your mind with Mark Crossfield's accent) I need to get around to watching "Gorilla James'" videos; been watching Crossfield for several months now. Mark takes it well when James outdrives him by 30-50 yards.

If you live near a PGA Tour Superstore and are willing to pony up the $99 or so for a Players Club Plus membership (mine has more than paid for itself just from using the Performance Practice bays during the winter, and free labor on club repairs/regripping), they have a demo program to borrow clubs for a 3 day period. They don't let out full sets, just a club or two. Here's the blurb from the web site: "Demos: All Players Club Plus (PCP) members only are entitled to demo clubs and tennis racquets at no charge up to 3 days. PCP members can demo a maximum of two items at any one time. After three days, there will be a non-refundable $10 per item, per day late fee. Any demo item(s) not returned within seven days will be assumed stolen property. Any lost, stolen or damaged items are the responsibility of the customer. Customer will be charged fair market value in addition to any late fees for these items. Applies to labor fees only. Valid with the purchase of grips, shafts, string or other materials."

Welcome and good luck with the business! (With 44 being the largest waist you offer, I'm afraid I will not be buying your products. I was hoping to find some good cooling shorts for the Dallas summers. Oh, well . . . )

IMO, no, they are not worth it. If you can afford to spend the $, then my all means partake, but I don't believe it will help things very much at this point. Again, IMO, you are better off finding a ball *for less money* that has a good feel for you off the putter and for chipping and pitching. The less money aspect comes into play when you lose one, usually from poor full swing shots. It's easier dealing with a $1.50-2.00 lost ball (usually many lost balls) than several $4 lost balls. Even if you get very good at the game, they still might not be worth it. At that point, you'll have the skills to determine if they are or not (you're still better off starting with the putter and working your way back), and you won't be losing nearly as many. Again, IMO.

I think all the major OEMs are this way. E.g., if you look at the dollar-off specials Goflsmith runs, almost all the OEMs are excluded (including Mizuno, as I recall).

Based only on my experiences at the PGA Super Store I go to, it's definitely the guy you got. Work with him. Sounds like you found a winner.

Work on your grip when you're NOT at the range or the course - while watching TV, etc. It helps to ingrain the new habit. Set your grip and then release, set and release, always paying attention to exactly what you are doing. If you find it's boring and your mind starts to wander, shake it off and start over.

If the OP is serious, he should post his plan over at Kickstarter and see where it goes.

Maryland West Virginia Illinois Texas Colorado California Tennessee I can't believe in the years I lived outside of Washington, D.C. I never played there or in Virginia.

Agree, it can help both. However, for the same (probably less) money, several lessons with a good instructor could help you more. And you would be in a better position with your swing for getting properly fitted. I also may turn out that what you have will do you for quite a while longer.

There's a burning sensation in your wallet . . .

^ This, +1 Also, were you fit (*really* fit, not 10 minutes with the launch monitor at GolfSmith) for the driver?

Absolutely. Try different grips on one club and see how it works for you. If it's better (after several outings, not just a couple balls), re-grip the rest of your clubs with the new grip. If not, just re-grip the one back to what you had before.

Golf Pride Tour Velvet *midsize* on everything. I'm even thinking of getting on on my putter (I grew up with round grips on the putter). Even though I wear a ML cadet glove (shorter than average fingers), I find I get a better grip with the midsize grips. I've read a few comments/articles over the last few months (*after* I got my grips) that many people play grips that are too small for them.