Larrh7

Retired Police Officer,

I'm looking at Ping SFT driver. Straight Light Technology. Supposed to stop the fade or slice to an extent.

The hybrid sets are most suited for older folks like me ha. I don't have a set but have been looking them over. If you are a young golfer with a low handicap then you want normal irons. These are made for older golfers or high handicap golfers.

Thanks will do.

Thanks for the reply. I'll see how I feel and follow doctors advice. If I do get out in 5 or 6 weeks I'll just take it easy. Should be able to start Chipping and putting in 3-4 weeks I've been told by guys I know that have had it.

Thanks for the reply.

I've regrouped a lot of clubs for myself and buddies over the years. I need to look up the Pure Grip. Thanks for talking about them.

Going in next week for a right hip joint replacement. It's bone on bone and has been giving me a lot of pain all winter. I have surgery April 6th. Doctor says he thinks I can play golf in a month. Has anyone had hip joint replacement? I'm hoping he is right.. First week of May my league starts. A month sounds a little early. I'm 69 and in good shape. Exercised daily at the Y until 2 months ago. Pain was to much at that time.

I have a standard length Taylor Made M6 driver. Seems a little long for me. I'm 69 years old and don't seem to get it through properly. I him my 3 wood almost as far and much straighter. Swing speed is around 85. I thought about taking the grip off and shortening it a couple inches. Anyone ever do this? I know it could change the swing weight. Would I be better off to just get a new shaft and cut it down? Thanks .

Lot's of comments on this topic, I've made a few and read some but not all. One thing I do not remember seeing is age. Maybe swing speed. That goes along with age I guess. All these things factor in.

I love test like this. Lot's of fun too. There is a difference in the top priced balls for sure. I can even tell some when putting them. I just think it crazy if you are an average golfer to buy them. I find so many ProV and other expensive balls in the woods when I ball hunt in the fall. If you don't have a good swing they are not going to help your game . If your club face is open to much you will slice. I can tell where I find balls a lot of golfers slice. If you are a good golfer with an excellent swing they are the way to go.

Titleist 2019 TruFeel Yellow Golf Balls | DICK'S Sporting Goods Has anyone tried these ball? I bought 2 dozen over the winter but have not got them out yet this spring. Been playing last years left overs. That's the point I'm trying to make. If he has lots of money and want to buy them great. If he is still 22-25 they aren't helping him improve. Lot's of good balls made out there for the average handicap guy that will suit them just fine.

Yes I remember when he died. I know what you are saying. It's more than zipping it back it's stopping the ball and having control. His question was The Average Golfer. The average golfer has a handicap of around 15. The average golfer can use a cheaper ball. Not a junk ball. There is a difference. Some of the Topflite balls are like hitting a rock. There are a lot of very good much cheaper balls that you can stop the ball on the green. I was just saying the average golfer doesn't need a ProV1.

I will quote Harvey Penick. He was the coach for many but two notable were Curtis Strange and Tom Kite When asked by some guys he was giving lessons to on how to put back spin on the ball. He said, how often do you hit the ball long and want to bring it back? Not many could say they did. He told them why do you want backspin on the ball then. I got a kick out of that. He was a proponent of hitting a lower trajectory ball though. I'm sure they high $$$ balls are better in some respect. I did say average golfer though. I've played a lot of golf with average golfers over the years and not many can zip it back like the pros do.

The average player, Mid handicap, has no business playing the expensive pro balls. That's my opinion and my experience . If you are a really good scratch golfer you will get some benefit from the balls like ProV. Every fall I go with a buddy and hunt lost balls in the rough and woods at our local course we play. Believe me those high $$$ ball go into the wood and the rough. We find lots of them. We have both been buying and using the mid range softer balls and can't tell any difference. I like the Kirkland Signature balls and the Callaway soft.