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I want to get some used shafts to go in the iron heads that I have which do not use ferrules. If I installed a shaft with 1.5in prep in a 1.25 hosel bore, there would be some extra prep exposed. Is this a cosmetic problem or are there other factors that would need to be considered?

I have read some positive things here about this bag when I did a forum search. I would love to hear some more about it. Some specific experiences about he legs and the straps would be great. Also, does any one know how long this bag has been out? Are there any new bags slated for next year? Thanks.

Thats good news. What I am dealing with now, is the card with images on it not being read by my computer. It has a SD card reader. That is the kind of card I got. The only message I got from the computer when I inserted it was that it wasn't on the approved Win Xp list. After that, when the card was in, on the screen in my computer it said insert now. I would love to get this to work, but, I my have to actually call my computer guy. Maybe there is some software that I need.

Upon real close inspection I found a hidden feature that blended into the molding. It was a card slot on the video camera. There was no card in there so I think that if I get a card I will be able to see if the quality of the snapshots my video camera takes is any good. I will do this by placing the card in my computer.

I had the device plugged in. When I was looking to see if it had a card or just the tape, I ejected the tape, a message popped up from the USB port saying that it didn't recognize the device or that it malfunctioned. We are making progress at least. I don't have any software for the video camera and I am thinking this is the final anser. Restarting it was a no-go. Trying this before I bought an actual camera was my goal and I thank everyone for all the help. I am assuming that if I buy a new camera it will have software and drivers to install so that it can be recognized by my computer. With my older model computer is there hope with getting a camera that with drivers/software will be recognize, it has Win. XP so not too old.

I appreciate all the suggestions. I am going to try all that I can. I originally plugged it in thinking that it would show up on the desktop somehow. It could be a major point that the device is actually not a camera, but, a digital video camera with a snapshot feature. The problem may be that these things are not compatible. Thanks for helping me get to the bottom of this. I am not even sure if the picture quality will be good if I get it set up, but that is the goal. I will try to plug it in, then restart for starters. I also went to the camera wizard section with it plugged in and my initial investigation was fruitless. I got to some information about Win. XP readable equipment that was good to buy and mine wasn't on the short list. I don't have any thing that might help this cause except the actual camera, the usb, a case and a recharge cord. I will try some of the suggestions, then give an update.

Thanks for the reply. I tried it again with the power turned on, but nothing. I was able to connect an ipod before, but, I seem to remember that not all the ports worked. I tried to enter the control panel to enable all the ports and they were already enabled. From what you say, the device should activate a icon on the desktop when I plug it in. Any more suggestions? Thanks for your help.

I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop with Windows XP. I also have a JVC digital recorder that can take snapshots. I can take rudimentary photos with the recorder. When I tried to hook up the recorder with the USB, it wasn't recognized by my computer. Has anyone had any experience with this? I wonder if there is anyway to hook up the two or maybe they are incompatible? Short of just buying a regular digital camera to post club condition pics for trading etc., anyone have any tips to use what I have?

My first set was some Wilson Staff forged, fluid feel irons. They were a hand me down from my late grandfather. The 3 iron was my favorite. Incidently, one of the last times my grandfather hit a ball on the course they lived on in Troy, NY, was with the PW. From about 100 yards out, it rolled up and right in the hole! Nice memory. If I am not mistaken, Wilson Staff irons have been around quite a while and were quite popular at one time. I have always looked at the company as if they have already had their heyday, but, are still around, unlike some companies most notably MacGregor. Wilson seems to still make some nice forged irons, though. I would consider them if in the market. I am not sure what other people impressions of the company are, but in recent years I remember those Fat Shaft clubs that never seemed to catch on.

The club didn't receive a great review from the Golf Digest Hot List a few years ago, but, in spite of that, the 16* became one of my favorite clubs. It is great from the tee on shorter holes. I don't have any problem with hooking this club. I have the Ping stock shaft and for me I would think that the Aldila NV shaft would hit it too low. I found a 22* stiff used, for about $50 on Ebay. My other one is a 19*. I am not sure if there is actually a 20* in the G5. $100 is an O.K. deal for a new one with the NV. I bought two of mine new for $149 each. You are basically ensured of getting the real thing buying from an actual shop. I am not sure how much the G5 hybrid was targeted by counterfeiters on Ebay. I only read that Ping is often targeted. You have to check the serial number with Ping when shopping there. I considered switching to Nickent hybrids. I found that I hit the 17* too high though. It was nothing like the nice driving mid-trajectory of the G5 16*. I like the feel of the G5 too and I think that the sound of impact is a solid one. Basically a pretty plain club, but it works for me.

I am not sure what to think about the Z-star from Srixon. What I have read about it is generally mixed, but at $39.99, I think that I might try it as a potential alternative to the new Pro-V, which incedently I haven't tried either. I have found that out of last years balls I liked the Pro-V more then the B330-S from Bridgestone, which felt fine but was less spinny around the green for me, compared to the the Pro-V. What I have read (to include just a few quotes) is that the Z-Star is: a little crappy, superb, squishy, less spinning and harder- making it go further than Pro-V. I think that it is clear that it isn't going to change lives much, but like a lot of golf equipment the best way to tell is through personal experience.

I find that for the majority of times when I could hit a full SW, I choose not to and instead hit a 52* GW, or choose among other options. I like the lower flight of the GW. I am able to control the distance with that club better as well. The other club that I also like to use is my 9 iron. I have always respected the use of a punch or knock down when used as an approach shot into the green. It is always good to have choices.

My interest in golf has remained consistent all through the winter this year because I found out about the dome within an hours drive. There are also a couple of year round driving ranges that still get business even during the cold cold days. I have been hitting off the mats both in the dome and at the ranges outdoors for a while. The last week or two has had mild weather. I have actually able to see the entire ball flight. The next step is actual grass. The last week in March would be great. I am thinking a couple of weeks into April though. I have been surprised in the past just how fast the last of the snow melts away. Hopefully that is the case this year!

The grip that was on my clubs all through high school and some time after was the Golf Pride Tour Wrap. I didn't regrip the clubs and the grips did fine for all that time. I have played the tour velvet as well as its Lamkin counterpart. Velvets are nice, but I like the Lamkin Crossline better. You can get them in black/white, red/white, blue/white or all black like the Velvets. The blacks will show less wear. Right now I have the red multicompound New Decades. I am looking forward to trying them out on the course soon!

Hello- We may have to wait longer for golf because of weather, but there are certainly things to do while we wait. This winter I have taken advantage of the Hampshire Dome in Milford. To get ready for the approaching season you may try the Willow Creek Golf Academy in Atkinson. I think it is not too far from Salem. I have a lesson in a couple weeks. They have cameras to capture your swing on video so that you can see exactly what you are doing. My lesson is with Matt Prior. Seems like it should be a valuable experience. I can better tell you how this instructor actually is in a couple weeks. Good luck! http://www.atkinsonresort.com/wcga.htm