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Here is a handy list of terms used with golf clubs. Copy and paste to address bar then take out any spaces that may show up. (On my system, there is a space in the word "ter ms" that has to be eliminated.) http://www.golf-components.com/golf-club-irons-ter ms.html

I think this video is like the "Better than most" putt that Woods made. Everyone has seen it but you can't find a copy of it online anywhere.

Oh heavens, I would never do that. I'm a huge Tiger fan. What I cast doubt on is the reporting.

Not to doubt Tiger's ability but the weight difference of 2 grams would translate to 0.07 ounces, not 0.7. Even I could tell a difference of 0.7 ounces, and I doubt seriously that Tiger can tell 0.07 ounce difference. I'm not saying it would be impossible, but..... Remember that "swing weight" isn't the total weight of the club, but the distribution of the weight. A wedge may weigh 50 ~ 75 grams more than a 3 iron from the same set, and they will both have the same swing weight. Just so you know, a dime weight about 2.2 grams, a dollar bill about one gram.

I agree and the problem has existed for years although it seems to be getting worse. One has to write it off as just an idiot wanting to be noticed, and I do equate them to the MTV or World Wrestling Federation mentality.

You might want to check that. According to Titleist, they ARE conforming. They make three different balls, the normal Pro V, X-outs, and Practice. They claim that all three are conforming. Some tournaments will not allow X-outs but that may be more in the interest of pro shop sales than any worry about "conformity".

Yes, like play another 18.

One good shot with any wedge and a brand new Pro V1 will have "cosmetic defects"...and that's puting it mildly. I did find it interesting that the X-outs and Practice balls were both conforming.

As you can see from my sig, I like hitting woods too. What I use depends on the course conditions. When things dry up in mid~late summer, I'll pull the 10 and 14 wood and put in my 6 & 8 irons. I might also substitute a 2 and 4 iron for my 5 & 7 woods. On my home course, there isn't much need to work the ball one way or the other but you need to control your distance.

I'm doing research on the gullibility of people and how easily they are distracted by the most trivial matters in the media. I get a lot of insight from TGC's Big Break show and it's fans also. "Reality" TV at it's best. LMAO

I would rather play with a JR golfer than behind a group of them.

GIR. You could one putt for a 10 on every hole but GIR gives you a shot at a birdie and relatively easy chance for par.

No, actually it's not. It wouldn't matter if he came from an igloo somewhere above the artic circle, VJ is black.

Since you don't use all clubs equally, compare the ones you use most against the ones you use least and go from there. My advice would be, "if it feels like it might be time to change them, it probably is". I've also heard that, for the mental aspect of the game, regripping clubs is second only to a new set of clubs when it comes to improving score...at least temporarily.

A chip in from any distance, for any score.

I have a ball/club washer on my cart along with wet and dry towels. I wipe the shaft and grip of each club the first time I use it in a round, and clean the head of every club I use before puting it back in the bag. I would rather give up the ball washer than the club washer.

I've never played it but thought it was worth posting. The Pillar Mountain Classic in Alaska this week end. Google it. One hole...1,400' elevation change...up a mountain...par 70. I think part of the approved equipment is brush cutters, but chain saws are not allowed. The entire tournament is one hole.

I get more satisfaction from shooting a lower score. I'm also a fan of higher trajectory shots. I have an all iron set, 1 iron~LW, and a set with no irons at all except for wedges (see sig). I play the one with no irons almost all the time. If I were starting out, I'd not waste any money on long irons. There is nothing like blading a 1 iron on the first hole to set the tone of the round.

Simple and one of the best ways I've found to stop sway or ankle roll. It forces you to keep the weight on the inside of the right foot.

I'll try to attach pictures of a couple training aids I've made myself. One is a laser pointer adapted to fit into the end of any club and help show swing plane. The other is a swing plane trainer that helps prevent coming over the top on the down swing. The two of them sell in pro shops for $150 and I made both for less than $15. Hope this works.

For $300, I'll make a Z Factor myself now that I've seen a picture of it.

And idea what the face angle is? Like was stated above, wedges have been given a lot of different designations by a lot of different companies over the years. Ah ha, found it. Dual Wedge. http://www.leaderboard.com/glossary_dualwedge

We've all got them. Some have spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on them. Some use them all the time and some have them stashed away. But we can't use them when playing. Training aids. I'm not talking about videos, books, etc. I mean the golf related items that we swing, use for alignment, or adjust our swing plane with. What do YOU have? Which were a good investment, and which were a waste of time and money? Besides the obligatory putting mat and chipping mat, I have: Medicus duel hinged driver...good Medicus duel hinged 5 iron...good David Leadbetter Swing Setter...I like the Medicus products better Home made Weighted shaft Driver...works like the ones you buy only cheaper Home made Weighted shaft 5 iron...same as driver Home made Weighted shaft wedge...same. I filled the shafts with lead shot. Home made laser swing plane indicator I made for about $10...I like this one. Home made swing path alignment device that sells for $50+ in pro shops and I made from PVC for $2.50...works just like the ones you buy. Foam arm flys off if you come over the top on downswing. As you can see, if I can make it, I don't buy it.

I thought the same thing. If he could hit it that far, his backside wouldn't be glued to a chair in the announcer's booth.

LOL @ Ball Retreiver. I'd take: 15.5* Nickent 2+ hybrid 26* Nickent 5 hybrid 35* #10 fairway metal 52* F2 wedge Putter And I could probably hold my own on my handicap.