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The clubs were bought over the winter at a golf store. They were used as a in store demo set on the simulator. The store attendant did say that they were his favorite set and used them quite frequently with other employees on the simulator. I can't say for certain if they were adjusted at the store or not, but that is very possible. I took the clubs in today and he's going to check all of the lofts including my wedge set. He'll call me tonight with his findings and suggestions to correct the problem. I'll post the findings when I get them. Thanks

Hello everyone, I hope this season finds you all swinging well! I made a change in irons this year from the Cleveland CG reds to the Wilson PI 7's. I've always had good success with Wilson irons in the past and regret ever changing. I've since found a set that suits me and my play well. However there seems to be a 25 yd gap in distance between my 7 and 8 irons which can be troublesome at times when confronted with 160 yards. Compared to the Clevelands and most every set of irons I've played in the past, I seem to have lost an average of 10 yards from my PW thru 8 iron, but from 7 iron down the distance seems to be normal in comparison to other sets I've played in the past including the Cleves. I've contacted a club smith with the intention of strengthening the 8 iron by 1 to 2 degs to cover an extra 5 yards. I'm not sure how receptive these irons are to loft changes but this distance gap is greater than any of the other previous irons that I've played. PW = 125 9 iron = 140 8 iron = 150 7 iron = 175 6 iron = 185 5 iron = 195 4 iron = 210 I really like the set and after 4 months of getting use to them, and with the usual ups and down associated with changing equipment feel that I've finally started to play well with them and really have no intensions of parting with them now. Anyone else confronted with a problem like this? Besides choking down on the longer club, what did you do to correct it?.

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I have the 08 Rossa Daytona with the AGSI system which I like very much. I found in my case, putting accuracy is a little more sharp than with my other putter (Odyssey) however, distance control did take some time to adjust to. The AGSI system is suppose to impart a more true roll with less skid, which in turn suppose to produce better accuracy. I believe this system actually works, but controlling the distance for me was a bit of a challenge at first. By this I found that I had the tendency to run putts well past my intended distance with more frequency, but with time I did adjust and do believe that I am making better putts. I understand that the 09 model does incorporate a softer insert which suggests that the feedback on the 08's were probably consistent with the experience I had. Take one out for a practice round if you're able to, or at least make lots of putts with it before deciding on the most important club in your bag. I hope this helps, and good luck!

Brilliant! http://www.alternet.org/audits/60489/?page=1 Disturbing read, reality check.

Week 8 The cast is off and I'm walking without assistance of any kind! I'm extremely excited about the progress, some days are better than others in regards to how much you can push the rehad, but with age I've learned to listen to my body and when it tells me to backing off, I know! The ankle is still a little weak and I'm still walking with a bit of a limp. The longer I'm on my feet, the more pronounced the limp gets. Progress in rehad is getting harder to attain, earlier in the rehad you could guage progress almost daily but now it's like trying to surpass plateau's. It's probably a good thing that the weather hasn't cooperated this long-weekend, because I really want to get out and golf. I'll be riding a cart for a little bit yet, and the ankle really isn't strong enough to play without any try of assistance. I will be wearing a brace on the ankle and swinging contained until I feel I can walk and the ankle is strong enough. To all, enjoy the Easter Weekend, and thanks.

Week 7 completed: Started physio which included ultra sound, massages of the scar and calf muscle, stretching and some light resistance training. I'm now walking in air cast without any pain and my range of motion is just about back to normal in comparison to the good leg, I'd say about 90%. The physiotherapist and surgeon both agreed to allow full weight bearing without the air cast by mid next week (week 8). I continue to exercise the leg while sitting by performing seated calf extensions while watching TV, as well as standing calf raises in the shower each morning while preparing for work, and 3-4 times throughout the day with assistance from the good leg. The calf is still weak in comparison to the good leg which is to be expected. On a good note, I golfed my first 18 this past Thursday while wearing the air cast. I've been to the range and chipping and putting green numerous time prior, and was ready to swing the clubs. Driving the ball was awkward while wearing the cast, so I took it nice and easy and utilized my 3 wood often. On this very easy course I managed to shoot 1 over for 18, and was very excited to be able to swing. I can't wait for the weather to settle and to go out without the cast!

Update, I've seen the surgeon again for the week 6 follow-up and the rehab is progressing well beyond what was expected at this stage. I'm now full weight bearing with the air cast and can now start physio. The physio order is for strength training and ROM of the ankle with a possibility of within two weeks full weight bearing without the assistance of the air cast. The tendon feels strong and is now virtually pain free. My ROM compared to the good leg is at about 80% in my best estimate, however the strength in the calve is still weak, which is to be expected given the 6 weeks without any usage. I've been able to move the ankle and exercise the calve muscle within it limits since around week 3 post surgery. This alone IMO has paid great dividends toward the positive progression so far. I feel that full weight bearing without any assistance within 2 weeks should be easily attained. I'm truly looking forward to strength training and physio, and hopefully the recovery process will continue to progress as well as I feel it has so far!

Yes this is pretty much text book, the surgeon explained that he's a little conservative in his treatment and rehab for this kind of injury. He also explained that his concern is my size being larger than average along with early weight bearing this soon in the recovery process didn't bode well with him. I can certainly understand this and will have to move around for another three weeks or so with crutches and no weight bearing. Yes, I've had prior experience with crutches, 12 years ago I injured my left leg and was on crutches for just over one month as well. The stairs are difficult but I am getting somewhat use to them, I'm making my way around the house (stair climbing) fairly well now. Next appointment 26 Mar 09, possibly assisted (walking cast) weight bearing by then if all goes well. Thanks all!

Good catch! I've just re gripped my clubs from regular to mid, and one of the reasons other than the fact the grips are clearly too small for me as my fingers were more than lightly resting on my palms, was also the fact that my swing with a regular grip does encourage a larger release greatly promoting a draw. Properly sized grips will enhance to feel of the club in your hands and your grip tension will be lighter which can greatly assist in generating more consistent contact and power through the ball.

Went to see the surgeon yesterday for the first time in almost three weeks since the operation. I'm now in a walking air cast but have also been instructed NOT to do any weight bearing what so ever! His instructions and rehad schedule are as follows; week 06- some weight bearing (partial w/ walking cast) start physio but only light manipulation only. week 09- weight bearing, continue physio to include some light resistance training. week 12- full weight bearing, physio w/ strength training.

I've really slipped on doing much reading lately, however I enjoy biographies of interesting figures more so than fictional novels. I've read a couple of Steven King's in the past. The last book I really read outside of golf was The DaVinci Code.

Thanks for the reply, I certainly appreciate your professional advice. I do absolutely intent on following my surgeons instructions and plan on completing any physio implemented to assist in the recovery. I guess I'm fortunate in a sense that my injury was a complete rupture of the tendon and did require the tendon to be sutured back together. I see the surgeon tomorrow for the first time post Op (almost three weeks post surgery) and hope to gain a bit of mobility perhaps in the form of a walking cast if I'm lucky. The leg feels better as every day passes and doesn't require being elevated as often as earlier. I really can't wait to get rid of these crutches, my house has three separate flights of stairs and the simplest tasks are not so simple any more (I thank the heavens I have a loving wife who assists me greatly). I suppose another positive is the really good daily upper body workout I'm receiving climbing these stairs 3-4 times daily haha. Again, thanks for your professional advice and I will certainly post updates as I progress.

denver_nuggs_15 Thanks for the information/reply. Glad to hear your dads golf game didn't suffer over the long haul. I've been told the same, in regards to 6 weeks in a non-weight bearing cast, however I see the surgeon in a few days and my intension is to request some sort of early mobility protocol in the form of a removable walking cast and physio. Being 45 years old my recovery probably won't be as responsive or as quick as if I were in my 20s or 30s, but I've alway tried to maintain a good level of physical fitness, with this I'm hoping it will pay off in the end with better rehab results. I'll absolutely info this post with any further developments or info. I don't wish for anyone to have to go through this type of injury, however the sharing of any info could be useful in the future to anyone suffering any type of injury. Thanks for the reply and info.

Ben, I'm very happy to hear that you returned to competitive golf and your management of the injury was successful enough to accomplish this. I can only hope I will also be able to return in as short of time as possible to again enjoy the sport that I love! Thanks very much for your response and the kind words, I appreciate it! Uttexas, Thanks for attaching the link with your reply. Sorry to hear about the injury and loss in your other athletic interests, that must have been a tough one to swallow. Golf is a sport you can remain competitive in for many year, which I intend to do more of in the future post recovery. I have read the link you've kindly provided along with other reports in it's entirety and certainly intend to follow the Orthopedic surgeons instructions. I'm fortunate enough to have a physiotherapist made available to me through work, and have already contacted him and spoke about rehab and other options. I've also seen and read lots of reports on a fairly new rehab protocol which employs early mobilization. The test results and positives for early mobilization post Op trials is quite extensive and is very encouraging. Re-ruptures utilizing this protocol is no higher than the standard immobilization rehab protocol, and also the studies indicate the recovery time to be almost half the time with better range of motion and strength results upon recovery. I'm going to inquire about this protocol through my surgeon to see whether this is an option that would be available to me. Thank you for responding and providing your testimonial and taking the time to provide this very informative link. I appreciate it very much!