NativeTxn

Here's a Nike with 14-way divider and 4 different color choices. I was about to return my Callaway last year to get this one. http://www.amazon.com/Nike-SasQuatch...8&sr;=8-1-fkmr1

I have a couple of Nickent 3DX RC ironswoods that I thnk are good clubs, even though I'm about to trade them in/get rid of them. For me, I just like looking down at a hybrid that looks a little bit more like a fairway wood in shape - e.g. TM Burner Rescue, G10, etc. Guess it makes me feel more confident or something. Aside from that, they've been easy to hit and have been quite good overall. I think Nickent makes some quality stuff - and that opinion seems to correspond to the opinions of others as well (at least from most of what I've read).

That's why I just got rid of my X-22s. I did not care for the Uniflex shaft, especially when compared to regular shafted clubs that I hit. It's another reason that I didn't pick up a set of barely used Ci7s at Golfsmith for about $150 - they had uniflex shafts, and while I realize that not all uniflex shafts are created equal, the X-22s have jaded me to uniflex shafts (at least for the foreseeable future).

So I'm looking for a new putter. I currently game a Cleveland Classic #1, and while I like it overall, I am just in the mood to try something new for a little bit. I thought I had narrowed it down to a few that were similar to the Odyssey #9 - Rife Abaco, W/S 8883, Cleveland Classic 2 (I even like the White Ice #9 . . . at times. At other times, I feel like the insert is too soft, which is one of the reasons I like the Rife, W/S, and Cleveland). I like the milled/non-insert putters. And I like more of the blades/mid-mallets, as opposed to "true" mallets. So, I was at the PGA Tour Superstore trying them out again, and the Cleveland felt a bit too light for my taste. I really liked the feel of the W/S 8883, and the Rife was pretty nice, as it has been the other times I've tried it. Of those three, I was leaning toward the W/S. I'd also tried the Rife Barbados, and while I liked the look (even for a mallet) and the feel, it just seemed a tad light and seemed like I was leaving a lot of putts short, especially the longer ones. Anyway, I picked up the Ping IN D67 just to give it a try (I had tried the IN 1/2 Wack-E a few days ago, but I didn't really care for it too much). In any event, I ended up really liking the IN D67. Even though it has an insert in it, it felt much closer to a non-insert putter. It was definitely firmer than the Odysseys and some of the other insert putters. I also decided to try the W/S 8884 and liked it a lot as well. I also noticed that a times, with the Abaco, the 8883, and the Cleveland Classic 2, I seemed to almost be exaggerating an arc stroke for some reason (probably the least with the W/S and Rife). My natural stroke is slightly arced, but I've never felt like I exaggerated it like I did with these three. I didn't feel like I was exaggerating an arc with the D67 or the 8884. So, now I'm more confused than I was before. Has anyone had any experience with any of these putters - especially the Ping IN series - and could offer some thoughts/opinions (and of course I know that a putter is a personal thing more so than most any other club)? Thanks in advance.

And by the way, does anyone know what the MPF on the Ci7s is? I looked at the MPF ratings back through 2007 but couldn't find it.

Went to Golfsmith today just to look around and was able to pull a 7-iron out from the used bin for the R7, MX-25, Ci7, and I also pulled the MacGregor MT Mid and hit them in the bay. It wasn't an exactly perfect comparison because the MacGregor and R7 were the only two with regular flex shafts (which is what I would need), and the R7 had larger than normal grips. The MX-25 had a stiff graphite shaft, and the Ci7 had a uniflex shaft. That being said, I really liked the Ci7 and the MT Mid. The MX-25 was good too, but it seemed to be shorter distance-wise than the others (which would be consistent with some of the comments I've read about them, though I suppose it could have been the shaft too. The Ci7 and MT Mid both felt really good when I hit them pure (as did the MX-25 but that goes without saying), and it seemed that my mis-hits weren't punished as much with the Ci7 or the MT Mid as they were with the MX-25s - this of course all based on the launch monitors which obviously are the same as hitting outdoors. In any event, I'm now more confused than I was before. . . Oh well, at least the search is fun.

I personally like the look of the new M85i irons. They aren't too busy (at least for me). Golfsmith is also currently giving you a free M75T driver with the purchase of the iron set. I've never hit them, but at $599 for the iron plus the free driver, they would seem to be worth a look for anyone in the market for new GI irons.

What if I threw the Mizuno MX-25s into the mix? Prices would be as follows (I'm doing a trade in with some older clubs, so Ebay wouldn't work for this): R7 - $349 brand new Ci7 - $299 brand new MX-25 - $250 slightly used, all clubs still in excellent shape Thanks

I am looking at getting some new sticks and have basically narrowed it down to the regular R7s or the Ci7s. Does anyone have any opinions, thoughts, reviews, experience, etc. with either or both of these sets of clubs? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Why not try the regular (i.e. non-draw) R7s?

I have a Mizuno F-60 4W (It's 16.5*) and I like it. Pretty easy to hit and overall a good club, I think. I also have a TM V-Steel 3W and 5W, but I got the 4W because I wanted to go with a 4 wedge setup.

I agree with the Srixon Soft Feel. I have a driver SS that ranges between 85 and 92, and it seems to be pretty good distance-wise. It does have some good feel (at least as far as I can tell) around the greens. I've also been playing with the Nike PD Soft and the Top Flite D2 Feel, and I like both of those too. All three of those choices are under $20 brand new (TF are about $15 for 15 balls).

I played last weekend in the morning in Chattanooga. It hadn't rained for about 36 hours, but the fairways were quite wet when we teed off at 9:50 just because of the morning dew. I can tell you that neither the TF D2 Feel, nor the Srixon Soft Feel, nor the Nike PD Soft, nor the Callway HX Hot I found on the course rolled very far on the damp/wet ground. Once the sun was up and had dried the top surface of the grass off, it was a bit better, but I don't know that there will be many, if any, balls that will roll much on a wet ground. Even if you can't find a ball to get some extra roll through the wetness, I'm sure you'll have fun nonetheless.

Don't the loft and bounce change in an inverse relationship? In other words, if he had the wedge bent higher from 54 to 56, wouldn't the bounce go down from 11 to 9?

I've experimented over the last few months, and for the moment I have settled on the Top Flite D2 Feel and the Srixon Soft Feel. I've also got a few Nike Power Distance Soft that I like too.

I'm heading to Chattanooga Wednesday to be in a a friend's wedding. Provided that we dont' get rained out and see Noah along the way, we are going to play a round at Eagle Bluff on Thursday. A couple of us are also planning on playing a round Friday morning before we have to start getting ready for the rehearsal that evening. My friend that lives there and is getting married suggested the Bear Trace in Harrison that is part of the Tennessee Golf Trail. What are some other courses in the area that are daily-fee that you guys might recommend? Ideally, we would like to keep the green/cart fees under $50/person. Thanks.

Once I get set in my address position, I focus on the ground just in front of the ball, and try to stay focused there throughout the swing. Since I want the bottom of my swing arc to be just in front of the ball, and theoretically, you strike where you aim, it helps me hit the ball with a descending blow. Before, when I would focus on the ball itself, I was hitting a LOT of fat shots. Focusing in front of the ball has helped me reduce the number of fat shots dramatically.

You could do something like 50*, 54*, and keep the 58

Very cool. $289 for a personalized putter seems like a good deal. I guess the only issue would be if you got it personalized and then ended up not liking it, it seems like it would be harder to get rid of than a "regular" putter.

At the PGA Tour Superstore, they have the MP-T and the MP-R (the model that was just replaced in the line) for $65, brand new. Doesn't show up on the website, but if you call you might be able to order them over the phone. Don't know what shipping would be to the UK though.

How much do those run?

What do you consider "mid-price"?

When I was playing around with putters the Karsten Series was my second place putter. It was close between that and the CC1, but decided I liked the Cleveland a little bit better.

I'm a big fan of the Cleveland Classic series. I have the Cleveland Classic 1, and I love it. It has a milled face, no insert, great feel. For $60-$70 brand new, it's a hard one to beat, IMO.

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