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Answers to the questions above. 1. Forged or cast? I could care less, as long as they were aesthically pleasing. I've only had 1 set of clubs since i've starting playin. I dont know the diff. 2. I usually make huge divots 3. I'd lean towards me having a sweeping swing 4. Could never hit long irons well. I think they're too long. (never fitted) I'll keep options open to Hybrids. 5. I prefer Thin toplins. Callaway's thickness messes w/ my head! (X18s for ex) 6. I have a significant draw with all my iron shots 7. Swing speed w/ irons is between 80-88mph. Driver = 115mph or so. I'd prefer to stick w/ my rifled steel shafts, but dont know the diff or if they're better or worse than S300s?

Awesome! Thanks alot guys, i'll check this stuff out as soon as I can.. I'll have to see how close a golfsmith is to me.

I wish i could help! I cannot play with glasses on.. My perception is way offfffff.

I've been all over this winter with an interest of buying my new irons, but cant seem to get anyone who I trust, that knows enough about equipment to actually make any sense at why I should get one set over another. I know there are many variables, but I have a hard time talking to anyone that just tells me to buy what they have or what the pros use... Golf Galaxy is too damn busy for any one person to give any attention, and I havent found anyone there that knows shit. local pro shops are just out of controlled price, and wont help you if you dont want to buy that day. Ugh... This is annoying! Any advice!?

I'd prefer just a normal satin finish... However, If the Vokey wedges came in a black (i'm not sure if they do or not), I'd love to own them!

Looking at getting a new driver for this season, or by next season for sure.. Not sure which shaft would be best for my swing speed. I prefer lower degree clubs, 8.5s or so. I usually hit it really high, and is normally pretty windy where i play. Thx in advance!

"Somebody's closssser" - Adam Sandler (& me )

Not sure if this has been said yet, cuz i dont have time to read 6+ pages of these now, but.... Back in High School one team was caught using the green colored Gummi Savers under their balls in the rough/fairway for an elevated/perfect lie. Pretty clever, but we eventually caught on... Be aware!

Go for it! I find myself worrying the night before tournaments, but when I play with others, whom i dont know, I tend to find it alot easier to concentrate. I dont want to look bad, so I really pay a lot more attention than on just a recreational round or for league.. It becomes too routine.. You'll do fine, dont stress about it! Show them up

I'm hoping to stay right at or right around par for the Summer. I'm planning on getting new Forged blades, so i'm thinking it may take a good season of playing to really get the hang of switching to a blade iron for the first time. Hopefully I'll they'll be nice to me ;) Thinking about Titlesit 695mbs... Scared to dump that much $ on my first set of blades!

Def have to have beef jerky and a greatbeverage for those really HOT days would have to be an ice cold Squirt ;)

Good info! I'm in the market and was debating on almost all the clubs mentioned above! Any thoughts on the Mizuno MX-19s? I've heard nothing but good things from them!?

I would really like this! I've heard alot of talk about it on the Golf Channel, and seeing these more often in tournaments.. Its very helpful to know!!! There arent any courses listed in their library that are close enough for me to spend the $. Mapping the course myself, would take alot of time too.. Ugh.. I'll stick to my Bushnell.

Most of the high school players rely heavily on their coaches (whether you realize it or not). If you dont, you'd better have a different source of teaching if you want to succeed. For me, my high school golfin career was where I matured the most as a player. I didnt really get along well with my teacher for some reason, but I listened to what he had to say. My point being, the way the high school players play, could be a direct reflection of their coach.

Nice work! I checked out your home course as well.. I would LOVE to be able to play there! That place looks amazing!

I must just be used to my Titleist, but I hear time and time again how loud it is. It's an amazing club, it would be hard to get it out of my bag!

I get this problem as well.. I've narrowed it down to 2 things... 1. I am over-swinging 2. I am standing too far away from the ball. I correct this by trying to get as consistent as possible with my stance (exact same distance from the ball), and to throttle back some. I have found that even though I am throttling back a little it is actually making better contact, giving me the same if not more distance than before. Hope this is some help!

It sure sounds like ball position. Try moving the ball towards the front of your swing a little more. DONT change your swing, or you've done too much.. Just try one thing at a time.

I loveee my Titleist 983k! Its been a real asset to me this year. I also love my new Vokey wedges... I wish I would have bought all 3 at once. I'm going to be purchasing the sand wedge as soon as I find a good deal.

I played the Maxfli Blackmax's for most of the summer and like them alot. They are a hell of alot more durable than a Prov1(x) and make a nicer sound off the driver. I guess i dont really notice any kind of distance gains with playing either the Titleist, or the Maxfli. I bought a few dozed BlackMax's for just over $1 a piece a couple months ago and am happy i did.

Tiger is sooo fun to watch! Congrats for 5 in a row!

Woke up and shot a 74 for my league round this week. Slightly discouraged with my chipping/putting today...

For those who have their own actual green at their home, how are you mowing/cutting them!? Any idea of where to get more info on how to start growing an actual bent grass green at home? I'm interested! Thanks all!

I recently played in a tourney at an unfamiliar course and had several amazing shots. The one yielding the most benefit was my second shot on a par 5. (537 yds). I calculated approx 230yds left to the green. I decided to smash my 7 wood for several reasons. It had to be hit high, and carry the water/sand just in front of the green, yet be able to check on the green. All I could see was the very top of the flag blowing slightly. I hit the shot, it felt really well, looked really good, I was just hoping it was going to be enough club. Turns out it was 3' away and was able to eagle!

Look for some basic stuff.. Glove, tees, towel, umbrella, maybe new spikes/ shoes. Dont over-look the basics!