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Just switched actually... Was custom fitted at my club w/ the Pro. Now hitting ... *Cobra F Speed 9.o Driver *Cobra F Speed 15.o 3 Wood *Cobra Baffler 2/R 18.o Hybrid *Cobra Baffler 4/R 23.o Hybrid *Titleist 775.CB (5 - P) Irons *Titleist Vokey 200 Series 52.o GW *Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 56.o & 60.o SW & LW *Scotty Cameron Studio Newport Putter (Have had this putter for about a year now. Love it.) *Titleist ProV1x and NXT Tour Balls Keeping my old set as a back up (you know, for all of those golf emergencies that come up). Old / Back up set includes... *Ping G2 Driver 10.o *Ping G2 3 Wood 15.o *Ping G2 5 Wood 18.o *Ping Eye 2 + Irons (3 - W) *Ping Eye 2 + Wedges (S & L) *Ping Anser Putter

That's great. Listen, if we could bury the international hatchet for a moment, I have a golf question for you. Notice you hit the Ping Eye 2's. Debating between switching from the Eye 2 + to the Titleist 775.CB. I have beat this subject to death on another thread, but obviously you like the Pings or you wouldn't be hitting them. How do they stack up in your opinion, and over all, where would you rank them with other irons of today? Just curious. As for the World Cup... Looks like you are from Ontario. Fan of the French I assume? Thats great. I have nothing against Zidane or France, really. It just seemed like a dickhead thing to do in fromt of the world. As I said earlier, just because I think Zidane acted like an ass doesn't mean that Italy has performed any better, just not as obvious I guess. In 4 years, when The US and Canada are fighting it out for a World Cup Championshiop, we can re-ignite the debate. Serious, though, about the Pings. Let me know.

Really??? So, even though there is no written record of what Materazzi said, and Zidane won't comment, you KNOW he called him a terrorist? Can you read lips? ...in Italian? I'm sure he did provoke him. Athletes always trash talk to get into their opponent's heads. It's a game as old as competition. Zidane's "UFC" move, however, was a first in World Cup play, as far as I know. And by the way, don't Muslims abhor violence? Just asking.

I'm a Phil fan, hands down. I like his creativity (although it gets him in trouble) and he always looks like he is having the time of his life. He is GREAT with the fans, a wizard w/ a wedge, a good family man, and all in all, I can't think of another player on tour that I enjoy watching as much a Phil. Having said that, there is no doubt that Tiger is stronger (mentally and physically), more dedicated, and an all around better player. He does not really apeal to me as a fan, but I respect his work ethic. Let's face it, Phil blew The Open, and he still looks shaken and off his game. Tiger, on the other hand, lost his FATHER (and also blew The Open) and he came back to finish tied for 2nd yesterday. Phil, although I will be pulling for him in Liverpool, has a long and winding road ahead of him(had to get a Beatles line in there...Liverpool...never mind). Tiger, on the other hand, seems to be back.

Sorry. From the look of your "What's in my bag"... it looks like you already are using the Speed and Baffler. Anyway, I think they are great clubs.

Thanks for the reply. I love my Cobra products. I own a Ping G2, have owned a Nike SQ (that was a mistake), and have demoed the Titleist 905R and Callaway Fusion. By far I like the Cobra better than any of them. I would say that the G2 and the 905R would be seconds, but not even close seconds. I also love the Bafflers. The Nike CPR's I used to hit really ballooned the ball up, almost too high for my taste. These Cobra's feel great. They have a more classic look than the CPR's, which were very ugly in my opinion. And the the ball flight is perfect for me. We have a 519 yd. par 5 at my home track. I used to hit driver, hybrid, wedge, to be on in 3 (assuming I didn't shank my wedge and end up right of the green). With these new Cobra's, the last 4 times I have played I have been on in 2 w/ Driver and my R/2 Baffler 3 out of those 4 times. The 4th time I was in a green side bunker in 2, still not bad. I know that not every club is right for every player, but these Cobra's seem to fit me like a glove. As for the Titleist 775's, I should be getting them in about a week. In the mean time I have been using the clubs demo set. I have good shots and bad ones, but don't we all. If you get a second, let me know how long it took you to really get dialed in with those clubs after switching from your "game improving" sticks. Just curious. Thanks for the post, and let me know if you try the Speeds and Bafflers. Can't say enough good things about them.

I don't particularly like either team. I love my country and obviuosly would have liked to have seen the US do better, but since we will never have a real soccer program and will most likley never be a serious contender in a World Cup event, I found myself pulling for Germany and Spain (my brother-in-law is from Valencia, Spain). I too agree that Italy isn't much better. I just thought that, of all the times and places to act like an *******, why do it on the World Cup stage. He would have retired a legend in his oun country, and now he will be remembered for that. Even the French fans wern't supprised, or really upset, when he was ejected. I just think that it was tasteless, and unless your a skin-head thug that gets off on that type of thing, I don't see how anyone would think that trying to crush another mans sternum with your head would be all that good of an idea. I guess that, as the captain of that team, with a World Cup riding on the line, he should have acted like an adult, and not like a drunken Frenchman. Either way, you don't have to "like" Italy to think that Zidane made an ass out of himself. Just one man's opinion.

Let me throw this out to you all... First of all, are Ping Eye 2's really "The Classic Golf Club" everyone says they are? They are the #1 selling irons in history, according to Ping, and the only set of irons on ebay still commanding a price tag of half to full retail compared to a new set of sticks. Do they deserve this high praise or has it all been over hyped? Second, I have a set of Ping Eye 2 + Blue Dot (1.o Upright and 1" over standard shaft length) (Stiff Flex ZZ Lite) w/ matching serial #'s. I am in the process of switching to a set of Titleist 775.CB's that are 2.0 Upright and 1/2" over standard length (my true Titleist fitting). Since the Eyes are just a little off my specs, I will more than likley not play them much after the Titleist switch. I also have a set of Bertha Irons that I am using until my 775's arrive. They too are off the shelf and not fitted to me personally. I'd like to have a back up set of clubs for an emergency (golf emergency???), friends, travel, etc, but don't know if I should keep the "classic" Eye 2's (some say they will only go up in value) or hang on to the 2004 Bertha's (a set that will probably sell for under $100 on ebay in the near future). Both are "game improving" irons. Both are cast instead of forged. Both are considered great "beginner" clubs. Our club champion still has 2 sets of Eye 2's, and although he plays Callaway Fusions now, he swears he has never hit a club that is any better that the Eye 2. Plus, Lumpy just won on tour with them just a few weeks ago. What is your opinion?

PGA Tour Players still playing today... 1.Boom Boom (Fred Couples) 2.Davis (Love III) 3.Phill *choke* Mickelson (still one of my favs) PGA Legends... 1.Ben Hogan 2.Arnold Palmer (before he and Jack knew EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING) 3.Seve Ballesteros Fat and Fun... 1.Dohn Daily 2.Jason Gore 3.Craig Stadler (w/ a keg o' beer and some strippers) Non professionals / Celebs... 1.Bill Murray (friggin' hillarious) 2.David Feherty (was he really ever considered a Pro / also VERY funny) 3.Chevy Chase (when he was funny, oh those were the days) The courses, in no particular order, would be... Augusta National Bethpage Black Winged Foot (although I might rethink that after this years Open) Valhalla Pebble Beach Baltusrol

Feels good, doesn't it. I remember when I broke 100 for the first time last fall. I will never forget it. Great job and keep up the good golf.

What a dumbass!!! Zidane had the opportunity to go out with some class (something the French are not traditionally good at in the first place) and he blew it w/ a dirty, classless, cheap blow. W/ the way he kicks PK's, he could have possibly won the game for them. Instead, the question will always loom, did he loose the game for them. What a dumbass!!! How about a little self control Zidane?!?!

Eric, Thanks for the reply and taking the time to answer each issue that I brought up in my email. You were very helpful in getting me to think about the type of golfer I want to become, not just winning a skin next weekend. I think that my issues w/ the Titleist irons are more mental than my physical ability to hit them. I guess it seemed kind of weird for me that my pro would suggest game improving long clubs to me like the Cobra Speeds and Bafflers, (he also had me hit the Titleist 905) and then turn around and suggest Titleist Irons, which are much LESS forgiving than Cobra Irons, or the Bertha's and Eye 2's I had been hitting. Like I said, self doubt creeps in when I address w/ the 775's, a mental "I'm not worthy" montra, so to speak. I think a few lessons with these irons and some time put in on the range will cure my of my worries. Although taking it from the range to the track isn't always the easiest thing for me. I just like to hear other' imput and advice before making such a game changing decision. I think that I probably will get worse before I get better with these clubs, but clearly my game needs a lot of work anyway. I think that with the proper time served, I will learn to hit these clubs. It's not as though I am swithcing to muscle backs anyway. I also appreciate the advice from the previous guy who posted before Eric. Thanks. I have decided to go w/ the 775's and will see what happens. Obviously, I do love the game and am very dedicated to it (too much so, my wife thinks) or I wouldn't put so much time and worry into picking the proper clubs. I would just go back to Golf Galaxy and buy the next hottest thing. You guys have been a big help. Thanks, and I will let you know how the next few rounds turn out.

OK guys. I'm fairly new to golf, about a year and a half playing now. I am also very new to this forum. I emailed Eric a few days ago and he was great. This is, however, a forum, so I have decides to take advantage of that. You guys all seen to know what you are talking about so I will run it past everyone. First, here is a little history. Sorry in advance for the length of this thread. I am about an 18 hpt. player. I have been playing since Sept. 2004. I have improved a great deal from when I started (shooting in the 130's + with a little creative and forgiving scoring from my friends, to shooting a legitg. 94 on an average day). I started out as nearly every new golfer does, picking clubs not based on my swing type and ability, but based on Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, Hot Lists, etc. I ended up buying, off the rack, my first set of non-hand-me-down clubs from Golf Galaxy. Ping G2 Driver / 3/ 5 Wood, Nike 22.o CPR Hybrid, Big Bertha Irons, Cleveland G10 wedges, and a 2 Ball White Hot Putter (Switched to a Cameron Studio last fall and love it). I got some lessons from my pro at our club and started working on my game. My score, obviously, is getting better, but I can never get everything to work together. My irons are on fire, but my drives are everywhere. My Drives are straight, but I'm pulling my irons, etc. So, I go back for more lessons and ask my pro to see if my off the rack equipment is right for me. It was not, and in a bad way. Now, here is where I know I will get some mixed opinions because Cobra is considered a game improving product, but... I ended up going with... Cobra F Speed Driver Cobra F Speed 3 Wood Cobra Baffler 2/R and Cobra Baffler 4/R ... on my longer clubs. I love them. I am hitting greens from 230 yds with my 2/R Hybrid and my drives, while not much longer, seem to find more fairways than ever before. I feel that his decision to put me in these clubs was a wise one. I have more confidence in my game than ever, in terms of longer clubs. My wedges were also 2.o off and the shafts were too short off the shelf. Same thing... I had him fit me and decided to go w/ ... Titleist Vokey 52.o 200 Series GW Titleist Vokey 56.o Spin Milled SW and Titleist Vokey 60.o Spin Milled LW Again, much improvement. My short game seems to be improving as well. I spun my LW about 4 ft. back just yesterday from 70 yds. to give myself a 2 foot birdie tap in. Again, I feel that the club fitting made a HUGE difference. OK, so on to irons. This is where I need some serious advice... Been playing w/ my Bertha's. The clubs were, again, off the rack and too short and 2.o off. Tried my buddies Ping Eye 2 +'s, in my length and lie angle, believe it or not, but they seem very heavy and I seem to dig and chunk the ball a lot with them. Just seem kind of weird. My pro hates them and says that the technology and material has improved in 20 years, so why play with the Pings anyway? So I have, again been fiffed to my size and lie. My pro recomended the Titleist 775.CB (5 - P). Here is the issue... First of all I love the look of these clubs. I can see, now, how my Bertha's really do look like a "Brick on a Stick". However, the Titleist's, well they intimidate me. I know that these are Titleist's most forgiving clubs, but I have never believed me to be good enough to play w/ Titleist Irons. (Although it seems as though everyone on this site plays Titleist). I have hit them on the range and have had mixed results. My good shots are GREAT, but my "mis-hits" are every where. I took out a demo set yesterday, and I think I may have hit 2 good irons all day. Luckily my Drives and short game saved me, or I would have been back up to that 130 score again. I want these clubs. I want to be a "Titleist Guy", because, let's face it, they make the most impressive and elite equipment in the market. They look good, great. But, as many of you say that clubs like this inspire confidence, when I look down at address, self doubt beging to creeop in and I loose confidence. My pro says these are the clubs for me. That I will get it dialed in with a few more hours on the range. They are Titleist's most forgiving club and he says I will not out grow them for a LONG time. He has been right w/ everything else he has suggested, but I am still very hesitant and confused about this decision. You all talk of weekend warriors vs serious players. I am probably in the middle. I play about three times a week on a good week, take a lesson about once a month, hit range balls during lunch, etc. But, I have 2 small kids, a wife, and a business that I run. I don't see myself being able to play every day for a very, very long time (although I would like to). I guess, after all this, the question is... I just don't know where I fall. I want to improve. I play to win (although I never do at this point). I want to become a better player. But will I just be frustrating myself if I go with an iron that is "better" than I am. You all are probably laughing out loud at this point, because you all play MB clubs, and these are still CB's, but this is a big step for me. Would I be better off using a correctly fited set of "bricks", or will I gain confidence as I begin to use these clubs more and more? I know that a lot of this is personal and that no one can say how I will play down the road, but any advise on the 775's, your thoughts on where I am as a player, your suggestion about club selection, etc. would be most appreciated. You all, again, seem to know a great deal more about this subject than I do, so any feedback at all would be great. Again, sorry for the long thread. Thanks in advance, Scott