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Never heard a mention of peak height. Club speed with a 6 was around 87MPH.

Recently got a new set of Mizuno MP15's, and I love them. The only problem I am having his holding greens. Even with higher lofted irons, 7, 8, and even 9. The ball flight looks nice and high, yet they hit, make a nice divot, and yet roll on 10, 20, or more feet. I was fitted with the Project X 5.5 shaft, and I love the feel of it. Durring the fitting, my spin with the 6 irons was mid to high 4000's. I thought that was a tad low, yet the fitter was pleased, the ball flight looked good, and so I went with it. I have read the PX shafts are rather low spining. Maybe too low for my swing? In the past, I would easily hold green with a 6, even a 5 iron. Any toughts our similar experiences? Thanks!

Seriously thinking of switching to a Ping TR style putter. Yet I would like to do it right, and get properly fit. Does anyone know a good place to get fit for ping putters in the Sonoma County region? Sacramento, San Francisco, East Bay, etc? Looking for a place that will do it right. Thanks!!! Jamie Miller Rohnert Park, Ca

I recently bent my Cleveland 588 RTX CB 58 degree wedge somehow. I would like to just change the shaft. It says Wedge Flex. I have heard that these are S200's. Just looking for more opinions. I have 2 other cleveland wedges of the same type, and I like it when they all feel uniform. Would hate to spend money on a shaft and have it feel differently. Thanks!! Jamie Miller

2 rounds and a range session, and not a shank as of yet.

A friend of my fathers had an old Wilson Arnold Palmer "Autographed" 2 iron. I think it's from the 60's or 70's. I tried it at the range a few nights ago and hit it OK. So I took it out on the course. On shots where I wanted less then driver or 3W, I decided to try it. It's a tiny little head, have no clue about the shaft specs, but it's the easiest club I have ever hit. 225 with a tight draw, and a decent roll out. Why???? I am a 15 HCP, and you would think it would be a disaster. I have noticed that when i have tried other more pro irons with smaller heads, I do hit them well. A tad shorter, yet I attribute some of that to the more forgiving models having supped up lofts. I am just curious why it would be easier to hit such a tiny club compared to a big modern forgiving club of today. Thanks for any light you can shed. Jamie Miller

So I went back to the shop where I ordered my clubs. Talked to a couple other guys there, and they confirmed my suspicions and your thoughts. I did a test with a club that was 1/2" short and 1.5 up, and I was still toe striking, need 3 degree up. So they are going to call Callaway in the morning, and reorder them. So frustrating. I don't like to be mean, but if you don't know your job, don't do it. UGH!! Thanks for the helps guys!! JRM

So the guy that fit me was wrong. Great. Thanks Guys

When I was fitted on the lie board, it was with a standard length shaft and I was constantly striking one degree on the toe. They said when you shorten the stick, that it should bring it to standard lie. I thought about it, and asked if that wasn't backwards. He said it's the opposite of what you would think. I guess I will find out when they get here. JRM

I have a new set of Callaway X2 Hot Irons on order. I was fit by by local shop, yet something in the back of my mind is bothering me. I used to play standard length Callaway Razr X's. I then had different shafts installed that were about 1/2" shorter. My accuracy got much better! Unfortunately, the new shafts were just a bit too heavy for me. So I decided to just get new Ping Irons. Was fitted at standard length, and 1 degree up, blue dot. I hated the Pings. Tried to get used to them, but felt like swinging tree trunks. I know Ping is a great company and product, just not for me. So I took em back, and I am going back to Callaway. I ordered them 1/2" short, as it worked so well with my other clubs that were short. When fitted, they said if you are 1 up at standard, then shortening the club will take care of the lie, so standard lie is correct. In my mind, it just seems backwards to me. I hope the boys at the shop know what they are doing. Does that sound right to you guys? 1/2" short does what to the lie angle? Thanks!! JRM

I spent this afternoon up at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento, CA testing clubs on their range. I fell in love with the new Callaway X Hot2 Irons and hybrids. IMHO, they feel like butter. I was checking the specs, and I know club lofts are getting stronger. Here is my dilemma. The 5 iron is 23 degrees. The 4 iron is 20.5 degrees, and the 3 hybrid that I would get is 19 degrees. It seems like the 4 iron is almost redundant. Or am I missing something here? Thanks for your thoughts. Jamie

Well, I decided I would try the least toxic and easiest to find option first. Nail polish remover. It's the good stuff. I soaked it for about 5 minutes, and used the point of a pair of tweezers, and it began to chip. So I put some more on the area and let it soak for about 10 minutes. A lot more came off the second go. After 5 or so applications, some elbow grease, and the use of an old toothbrush, toothpick, and the tweezers, it was clean as a whistle. Hit a few balls here in the house, and right away I can tell my aim is better. Thanks to everyone for your replies and ideas.

Thanks guys! I have had site lines before, but something about the way this one is, it just jumps off the club and slaps me in the face. When on the putting green, I tried hiding the line with a quarter, and instantly had better aim. Thinking I may try and paint the line first. Any suggestions on what kind of paint will stick? Thanks!!!

Greetings! I just bought a new Ping Karsten Anser 2 1959, and so far I love it. Yet there is something about the alignment aid that is throwing me off. I put a piece of blue painters tape over it, and I immediately started dropping putts right in the heart of the cup. I would rather not have a piece of tape on my putter. Is there a way to remove or hide the line that would look decent? Is this something a local shop may be able to do? Thanks in advance!!