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I'm getting one for fathers day. It was worth its weight in gold when I tested it for chipping. My plan is to use it for low recovery shots as well as chipping. I already have my 56* wedge that I am very comfortable with. I figure that these two clubs along with my putter will be my entire short game. I'm going to add that I can use my 8 iron, but the lie angle makes it harder to align, not to mention that the sole width makes the occasional stub shot happen. That's why I'm getting the money club.

After a few years hiatus from golf, I'm taking advantage of the lack of practice by reconstructing my swing into something a bit more proper. -I'm starting my back swing with my hands/arms going straight back -I've got the spine tilt and turn rather than lean back going on -when I start my back swing it's by sliding/twisting my hips forward while simultaneously dropping my right elbow and hands down "into the slot" -my left leg is also straight just before impact while pulling the club through I've always had a draw going on, but now when I'm making good contact I'm getting a beautiful right to left draw (tears welling up in my eyes). The problem is that my most common miss-hit is a push. I seem to be able to fix this by concentrating on my right hand steering the club. Is this normal? Do a lot of others have this swing thought? I'm actually finding this swing to be a lot more effortless, and also have to concentrate on keeping my club speed down because of the effortless speed that it produces. If I don't, I get some wicked hooks. It sucks (but funny) when you hook your PW. Please discuss.

The only one of those that I had was an Ogio Vaporlite. It was super light at 3.8 lbs and had reasonable club management for such a light bag. I loved the Woode top on it. The only reason I don't have it anymore is because I can't find anyone who likes to walk.

I've only been using Star Grips Sidewinder for the last 5 years. I just ordered and installed my second set. I love them because they are very grippy and firm, yet have a soft quality to them. They are also the longest lasting grips I have ever come across. http://www.stargrip.com/

+1 mdl I was a terrible putter and would continually be creamed by the older guys who would only drive 200-220. To be perfectly honest, I'm far happier with my shorter driving now since they are absolutely down the middle. BTW there was no math error. 10 yards past a 300 yard par 4 = 310 yards I also don't know how one can determine carry distance accurately unless one has a spotter out in the middle of the fairway. Depth perception is tricky to figure out exactly where the tiny ball lands across 200+ yards of green grass. So if anyone else is going to call me a liar or braggart I'm calling it quits on this thread. Good way to welcome a new member guys.

LOL! Seriously! It was the John Daly style drive where you would usually top it, or hit a huge bannana ball. Somehow the planets aligned. Keep in mind I was including roll. Now that I'm playing again, I'm reconstructing my swing into something more proper. I'm getting more accurate but my distances have shrunk though. My drives are stopping at 220-250 now. My 150 yard club is a 6-iron instead of my previous 8 iron. I still have no idea how I was doing that a few years ago.

During alergy season I wear glasses. I do prefer to wear my contacts though. I can't tell you exactly why, but I feel more comfortable playing without the glasses on my face somehow.

I [U]can[U]belive this, but also think most people exagerate. Back before my 3 year hiatus I developed a swing that would take me out of my shoes. I could do it the same way every time though. I was ranging between 275-290 yard drives with roll in average conditions (neither wet nor dry). I topped out on one drive (after many beers) at 310. The really cool thing was that during my improvement, the longer I hit the ball the straighter it went. I looked at my driver after a round and it looked like there was only one ball mark on it. That's how consistent I was. I was playing bogey golf during this time period because I would commonly 3 putt. Putting is a game within a game, that's how I don't automatically doubt reported distances.

I voted for Black/Red because it looks meaner, kind of like Darth Vader. The Grey/Blue looks like the whiny Luke Skywalker from the first movie.

My girlfriend got me a Cleveland Niblick for father's day. She doesn't know a niblick from bisquick, but she thinks the name is cute. That's what I think helped her get excited about it. I was there when she bought it, but I still have to wait untill father's day which is almost 5 weeks away... After every round I play, I tell her that my scores were so bad because I needed a niblick for a lot of shots. She's still the greatest. Congrats on the Scotty.

+1 on Ogio Vaporlite. Best organization and lightest bag that I've ever carried.

Disclaimer: My comment is just an aside and doesn't address your problem. I know this doesn't solve your problem, but that's why I started using an air compressor for regripping. There is zero mess involved, plus its easy to experiment with number of tape wraps, type of grips etc. Plus you can start using them right away. Google it, it's real cool and super fast to do.