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Swing 80%, head is lead, finish like a pro

From a sponsors point of view....I would want to have my brand plastered on someone that stands out because they dress a little different..or their antics are not the norm...he has some game too...

All types of hunting and fishing, play some softball, work out, build/break/fix stuff, drink beer, bs

Thanks for the input...i am going to hold off on the the SQ....thinking i may play with my buddies G10 driver to see how I like it....especially since i already play the G10 for my 3 and hybrid...

This is kind of a ramble....would like some thoughts on my thoughts... Been waiting to find a deal on a Superquad....and found one today at a local shop with this shaft....$250...pretty good deal I am now faced with the question...do I really want to change drivers....i am hitting my Titelist alright, but I really have to hook it in the wind to keep it from balloning on me....but i know how to hit that shot, so i am reluctant to learn a new driver, even though i think it will help me control the ball better in the long run.. Thoughts on the Superquad head and this shaft are much appreciated.... Thanks

Like others have said, if you want them, get them. The feeling of hitting a blade pure is equivalent to hitting a home run with a wooden baseball bat. I had my Hogan Apex's stolen last year, and played Mizunos before that. The Clevelands I play now are good sticks, but there is nothing that feels or looks as good as a blade. I am probably going to pick up the MP 67s sometime soon. There will be a major change in forgiveness of course, but it sounds like you put in the time it takes to get better, so you will be fine. They will force you to slow down and swing within yourself, thats for sure.

rudygu is right on. I really like the Selects over the Studios and Circa 62's, but it is just preference. I actually think it is the best putter Cameron has put out in the last couple of years, IMHO. You can find plenty of Camerons for 300 or less, which in my mind is reasonable for a quality milled putter. Trying to get a Tour Model for less than that is going to be very tough. Also consider that if you are concerned about the resale value, then you are not primarily focused on finding the tool that will best improve your putting/scoring.

Don't forget that wind, elevation, and slope of the green can have an influence on spin

Rays all days My buddy Scott is going to mow them down tomorrow

If your buddy told you that you need to swing towards "left" field to hit a snap hook, then he gave you incorrect information. The only way to hit a hook/draw is to swing from the inside towards "right" field (or down the right field foul line). Trying to hit snap hooks forces you to make a severe inside to out swing. This is often needed when someone has a severe outside to in swing. It is such a different feeling and move that the only way to feel it is to try and hit a "bad" snap hook. Then you try to find that spot somewhere in between, also known as the "slot" The uphill drill, or the right foot back drill is what I use on the course to try and get back in the slot if I start to leak them right.

I have had the same experience with the ball falling off. The only ones I have tried are the ones you describe. I will never use one of the brush tees or anything to crazy looking, too much of a traditionalist. They are worth the money though to give a try. You will want to keep wooden tees in the bag though because they can be a hassle on hard tee boxes.

It could be a number of things obviously, but here are a few things I do when I am slicing my driver during a round. - pay attention to the angle of your lead shoulder during take-away. do not let it dip down. try and pull it straight back to under your chin. - make sure you are bringing the club back to the inside, low and slow. swing out on the ball -your lead hand must be square to the ball at impact. make sure you are not leaving the club head open - check ball position and alignment, posture is also important As I am writing this, I am starting to think that too many suggestions like this might be counter productive. THere are sooooooo many things that could be causing this problem. Go to the range, and try to hit nothing but hooks with your driver. A hook is a lot easier to fix then a slice Best of luck!

I duck down and use my hands/arms to protect my head.

IMHO, you need to buy the Odyssey. You use the putter more than any other club in the bag, and putting well will improve your scores and confidence. Continue to work on your swing, but don't wait on getting a putter that you feel comfortable with because you are wanting a new bag, irons, driver, whatever.

Figure out what your 150 yd club is (probably a 7 iron right now) and then club up or down based upon 10-15 yd intervals. If your range does not have the distances marked very well, then find one that does. Probably better to just play though. The best distance readings will be on a course. (100,150,200, and sprinkler head readings) I learned by being told that my 7 iron should be my 150 club, and then playing accordingly. You will learn very quickly what your range is by doing this.

There are many different styles of shots that are used on the approach, so I won't go into specifics on the variations. The thing to remember is: if you want to spin the ball more (make it stop or come back), you have to hit DOWN on the ball. This forces the "pinch" of the ball with the grooves at a more severe angle causing more spin. This can be done with the ball in the front or back of your stance, with the club face open or closed, hands forward or back. What causes spin is the angle of attack at the moment of impact, which determines how long the ball stays on the clubface. The longer it stays on, the more time it has to be effected by the grooves. This is something that takes a lot of practice to gain the confidence you need to really make it an effective shot on the course. Learn how to hit a 30-50 yd punch with your sand wedge first. Put the ball in back of your stance, and keep your hands forward (severely!!) Pick the club straight up and drive it straight down to pinch it. Do not worry about a follow through (hands should be in front). Just hack it. From this you can start to get a feel for what is required to have a jurassic effect on the spin, and work from there to develop consistency and variations that work for you. Hope this helps! Good luck!

The topic of this thread is "Long Putters - are they bad for the games image? To answer that question very directly, it is required that you define what image you want golf to project, and to whom is it most important for the image to be positive. Is it important for the game to continue to grow? Yes. How does the game grow? From younger people to start playing and continue to play. The kids that have parents that play will give them the exposure, so seeing someone using a long putter will not affect their "image" of golf. But, for kids, teens, and young adults who have never played and/or do not care/have interest to play, the long putter reinforces their view that golf is a "stupid" and/or "dorky" and/or "for old people". I really don't care if people want to use a long putter, even though it does give them an advantage. But nobody can honestly say that the long putter stance, grip, stoke, and length are not odd. The common putter is the shortest club in a common bag. The long putter is the longest club in that respective set. The stance, grip, and stroke are all very, very, very, un-athletic looking, period. When I was younger and played in high school, there is no way I would ever think to use a long putter. It would have resulted in the entire field cracking up and throwing many obscene remarks in my direction. Well maybe not the whole field, but anyone I knew would say something and then would probably not want to talk to me. What I am rambling on about there is that they DO HAVE A BAD IMAGE ALREADY!!!!! When younger people see a person using a long putter, and they have never seen it before, there first thought is "what the hell is that person doing". After the explanation that explains the club, the advantages are quickly agreed upon, because they are very simple and easy to see. But because the stance, grip, stroke, and length are so ridiculous looking, that person usually thinks "well I am going to practice more with this putter because I never want to get so bad that I resort to looking like that!" With competitive young players, which I was, they are looked down upon. No matter how low a person may shoot, there will always be the "but they use a long putter" I'm sure there are exceptions, but not many. Thankfully, the INCREDIBLE majority of top teir players use the length of putter that was used when this game was created. And we should all be happy that the best and youngest players in the game share this commitment. Anyway....just my opinon. Yes, the long putter is not good for golfs image, if the purpose of an image is to attract new and youthful participants.

Very true about TW. Whenever I see someone with a long putter, it tells me that something is wrong, and they are willing to make a Jurassic change to fix it, no matter how ridiculous they look. You have a point with the image it portrays. But, I am not worried about someone who uses a long putter dominating and being a major contributor to golfs image, because I don't think it will happen. There are too many upcoming young guns. Are there any young guys that use a long putter (not belly, the brooms)? I can't think of any off the top of my head.

Check that pods. I think you are way off.

I should have clarified. Supply is a factor in determining value/price, but not the only factor. If there were an equal number between the two, there would be a price drop in Camerons. But, you are correct, they would still be more expensive.

So value is not contingent upon supply? Aren't you an economist or something? Once again, it does come down to the marketing strategy of SC, and like you said, the name. But, if there were as many SC's out there as there are PING's, then EVERYONE would/could have one, because they would be cheaper But then we would have nothing to talk about!!!

Loves this thread

[QUOTE=Lefty731PM;134122] That is funny!! No way. And I understand your point about exclusion. It is very valid, and unfortunate.

I would like to read that story if you could find the link. That is why I made the comparison to tennis shoes. the "tour use only" stuff is a marketing tool, and it does enhance value and rarity. I personally don't care to spend my hard earned money to have a "t" with a circle around it. yet unlike the tacky sporting goods you referenced, they are rare and given to the professionals, not sold at a sporting goods store. Its all about the money

[QUOTE=Lefty731PM;134116] Sorry, I missed that. I was kinda distracted by everything else you had written in your response. My bad