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Yeah, just like everyone else agreed --- nonsense. I believe Kenny Perry uses this driver on the Champion's Tour, right?

Sure, I agree.

From PING's database

I see, you mean the twitter replies. I'll take your word for it @DeadMan. I believe you.

Who are the other people saying this? As far a the accuracy of the data: I mean, I don't know but I feel like the guys at PING probably have a very precise way of running such experiments and coming up with the data and I would consider them a reliable source.

I'm not sure about the sample size of the data he gathered. I'm sure there are variations.

It's possible, maybe. I won't deny that. But I don't buy into that at all. I also know that I'm going to catch some grief for this -but- I feel like the differences in shafts are so miniscule that they really don't matter until you are a high level expert golfer who is looking to maximize output. I know this video has been posted somewhere on this site before.

I just like the message that can be taken from this... You want to improve? Stop worrying about equipment, shaft flex, etc. and get to the 'nitty gritty': start striking the ball. Don't over-complicate the game. Until you can strike the ball in the sweet spot on a consistent basis, nothing else matters.

It happens and it's never going away. The better you get, the higher your "highs" will be and they will occur more often. The worse you are. the lower your "lows" are and they occur more often until you improve. ^^^^ I hope that makes sense ^^^^ My experience has been that the improvement in my game comes very gradually. Sometimes it's hard to spot unless you are really paying attention. Scores are usually the last thing to come around and improve. I struggle on longer courses as well from time-to-time. Like you said, it's magnified when I play with a bomber. I feel like I have to crush the ball just to keep up. It helps me to ignore the pin in the distance. Just pick your club, pick your direction, and focus on making solid & square impact. If you strike it right, the ball will fly plenty far enough.

Tweeted by Erik Henrikson, the Director of Innovation & Testing at PING.

If your only reason for considering a switch is because they are "supposedly better for older players," I suggest you do a little more research. I suppose posting your question here is a good start. Maybe you can demo some clubs somewhere or at least find options in graphite shafts on the cheap and try them out for a little while. I tend to think that graphite vs. steel just over-complicates things. Maybe I'm just missing the point. FWIW: I have graphite shafts in my irons & I'm under 30 years old. Not that I preferred graphite shafts, I just found a great deal on this set and ran with it. I had steel shafts before my current set. I don't remember noticing any severe or obvious differences when I made the switch.

We all have ups and downs. Best of luck finding a worthy instructor! I'm looking forward to hearing about it.

No, no I won't.... I don't subscribe to the arm-chair quarterbacks way of life. The guys on this team deserve my respect and have earned the right to choke, if it be. There isn't a single player on either team that won't make mistakes, or more specifically, there isn't a single player that won't miss any putts that we think they 'aughta make' from our living rooms. Who am I to criticize them? Hell, I missed a 3 foot birdie putt yesterday and the only reason I don't miss a bunch more is because I'm not good enough to hit the ball within 3-4 feet of the hole on approach shots. I only wish them the best.

You said it yourself.... He's still a top 10 ranked player in the world. That just about sums it up.

What is it about what I said that would lead you to believe it had anything to do with a popularity contest? What you call bad-form is based on incredible standards placed on him because of his incredible play. He is still one of the best in the world and you're arguing the merit of a player who has earned his spot on the team via points. There is not popularity contest here - He earned it, without question.

Maybe you're right..... but I do not agree in any way, shape, or form. As an American, I want Jordan Spieth representing me all day -AND- it's not even close.

Only 2017 majors and WGC classic events counted, correct? Not the entire schedule. Also, this year's good finishes at The Masters and at The Open would be good enough to get anyone else into the conversation. Say DeChambeau qualified via points and Speith didn't... You don't think Spieth wouldn't be a captain's pick? Who would you pick over him? Schauffele? Bradley? Horschel? Kuchar? Kisnar? Nah..... Speith is the guy for sure.

How did he qualify via points if he "absolutely sucked the entire year"? Sure, he struggled based on his own standards. But he is still one of the best golfers in the world.

I don't really feel like there was anyone who seperated themselves from Phil, so I think it was the right pick. I think Furyk nailed it. Bjorn on the other hand.... 🤔

Tony Finau it is (per Golf Channel), as it should be.

This, of course, is a really good point. However, in order to get the best price on a used set of clubs, this often means buying pieces (irons, woods, wedges, bag) seperately and piecing the set together. This very well may not be a good idea for someone who hasn't played golf before. I bought clubs that were too close in loft, the wrong shaft flex, and you name it before I figured things out. As far as the - "don't waste your time on something that doesn't say Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Ping" lot. I don't buy into that.

When I started, I bought a Wilson Profile set for just under $200. In my opinion, it was well worth it. It got me out on the course and I was able to learn how to play golf. I have since upgraded my set, but that wasn't necessary - I could have played with that set happily for years. Mark Crossfield does a review on the Wilson X31 box set here. To my knowledge, this is the UK equivalent to the 'Wilson Profile' set available here in the US. He basically says these are plenty good enough to get around the course with -and- he doesn't notice all that much of a difference in performance or score. Just something to think about.

I warm up before league rounds now, but rarely will before any other friendly round. As it stands, I have not noticed any direct correlation to a better start after warming up. Maybe I need a better routine? Maybe it doesn't really matter? Who knows?

I don't get the whole music thing anyway.... It doesn't bother me, but I know it bothers some. So why would you blast it on a course? I have a buddy that likes to play music in the cart. Again, I don't really care all that much -but- I just know that there are guys out there with their blood boiling. I've never really thought about music on the driving range but, I suppose I feel the same way.

I don't agree. I think of the word 'natural' as something that occurs at ease without having to think about it so much. In my case, if I could find a technique to help transfer my weight naturally it would probably help my game. I wouldn't have to think about it so much and I could focus on just playing golf. In fact, I hit a lot of shots on the range with a step-through. It helps and I generally make much better contact. This technique does in fact, help with my weight shift - it occurs naturally because I'm stepping forward.