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Hasn't Titleist been doing this for a series of years? I've only played golf for two years but from what I've seen it's one of the few brands, if not the only one, that does this with all clubs. Titleist has always been a player's club manufacturer so I'd assume they've been doing this for a while. Anyone "experienced" player can clarify this?

Great value at that price. If you don't like it, you can always try it on a different club later on.

I can't talk for the SPIDR2 glove. In my case, I'd prefer the PureTouch or Stasof. I haven't been able to try the PureTouch seeing as it's not available in right hand but the Stasof is good value for the price. It's still pretty expensive for what you can find on the market but feels very soft and is also very durable. I've been playing around with cabretta gloves lately and found it to be very nice. It's on the same level as the Titleist Players or the Nike Dri-Fit Tour. Lately, I've switched to the Footjoy Cabrettasof. I got two for 28$, which is a decent deal here (a FJ Sciflex is 35$) and it feels great. I can't comment on its durability but it's certainly an option to consider.

It looks good and would be awesome to have with my gamer clubs, your name on it and some sort of logo. But it's purpose would be to show it off when I'm not on the golf course. My stand bag, which is on the heavier side of what's available on the market, has plenty of space and is way more versatile. In my case, it would look hideous to try and walk every round with a staff bag. However, I've seen a couple of players at my club with them and all of them use trolleys. To me, there isn't much use for one on the course.

I'm pretty sure my suggestion is not the reason behind this technique. In my case, I don't ever remember gripping that far down on the club and you're right, I would probably feel the same way. But then again, I'm more of a "technical player" than a "feel player" so neither bothers me. My first set up clubs had the logo up and all Titleist clubs have the logo down. It hasn't affected me at all.

My wedges go 47, 54 and 58. I really like the set up as it gives me good yardage gaps. I have no problems out of the sand and I'm able to play a series of different shots. However, for my next set of wedges I'm going to take out my AP2 PW and buy Miura or Scratch wedges. I'll most likely order 48, 53 and 58 but that will largely depend on what's available for lefties.

It makes the club look cleaner. Additionally, if one is really gripping down on the club, there could be a small "feel" difference if your thumb is sitting on the part where the branding is. I highly doubt it, just throwing the idea out there.

Seeing as you are placing the 3 iron shaft into your 4 iron, the process will be the same for your other clubs. The amount of the shaft you need to cut down will remain costant seeing as the shaft length decreases by a constant value as you progress through the set. If you are softstepping a 4-PW set, you'll need to buy shafts from 3-9 length. Cutting the same distance off the shaft on each club gives you a consistent flex.

Seeing as Rory McIlroy was eligible for rookie of the year, I think he deserved to win the trophy. Westwood mentioned all the reason why he should have won and when an American like Dustin Johnson says something like that, it should be great that Rory deserved it.

I think it's a lot more fun that people think. I have been struggling with my putting since starting to play and have recently improved significantly. Working on my technique has allowed me to improve the roll of the ball and a lot more putts are starting to drop. In a few of the final rounds of the year I had 28 putts, something that never happened to me. The way I look at it is that putting is the hardest thing to the right. You need good speed and line to make putts but experience really helps you out. My suggestion is to go out and practice, your stroke and your putting as a whole will see the benefits.

As far as I know, ball position stays the same. It might change depending on what the player is attempting to do, like changing trajectory, but the only thing that differs when swinging harder is a higher clubhead speed. As iacas just mentioned, the ball position in the two pictures differs because different clubs are used, therefore the angle of the swing (for the lack of a better term) changes.

I'm very grateful of the present. I'm returning the kind act seeing as he really likes the Newport 2. After that, we'll have the same irons, wedges and putter :P

I've heard similar things. Just to make sure, I'd keep them away from sources of heat.

I think some people just say it to make it sounds like they have much more experience than they actually do. To me, few players can "feel" the difference between a "made for" shaft and an aftermarket one. They might see the difference in the ballflight but the stock shafts work just fine for 90% of players. As you mentioned, better players usually look for clubs that fit their swing and it is difficult for them to find that in some of the stock versions, hence looking for the aftermarket version.

I'd suggest doing it right away. You could do what Dan suggested but it can turn out to be slightly more expensive.

I never said I wanted one. I wanted a Anser style putter becuase that's the head style I like and wanted a firmer insert. My golf buddy, who also happens to be a very good friend of mine, bought me a Scotty because my bag is filled with Titleist clubs and he though that would be a great addition to my bag. Did I want one? No. Am I happy I got one? Yes. Would you not be ecstatic if you found out that you would get a Scotty in a couple of days?

The 909H feels dead? That's the one I was going to suggest trying. I think pretty much all brands make a hybrid with a hot face. Mizuno MP CLK, Ping i15, TaylorMade Raylor, TaylorMade Burner Superfast, TaylorMade Rescue, WS clubs, Cobra and the list goes on. So that covers 1 and 2. For number 3, any club can have mid launch. Just find the right shaft for it...

Now that I have a new putter this is how much my bag is worth: (What I payed for or what the brand new club was worth) Titleist 909 D2 - 290$ Titleist 909 F2 - 215$ Titleist 909 H - 200$ Ping i10 3 iron - 130$ (bought at a norwegian pro shop) Titleist 710 AP2 - 815$ Titleist Vokey (2) - 220$ Scotty Cameron Newport 2 - 285$ Titleist X97 Stand Bag - 150$ Total: 2305 $

I see it the same way. I don't think SCs are the holy grail of putters. I could putt just as well with any other Anser Style putter. My friends opted for an SC to complete my Titleist bag, get me an Anser style putter and because I prefer the feel of a firm putter. I'm the one who makes the stroke but having a putter that I like gives me slightly more confidence.

I seem to be putting quite well with it. I like the feel of it and I'm much more confident with this than with my Odyssey. I've actually only 4 putted once when I was a 35 handicapper. Haven't come close to that lately. I'm hoping the Scotty helps me average around 29 / 30 putts per round next year.

I apologize for using the wrong term there. I guess I meant more of an Anser Style look. I used the term blade as the look of this putter is much more traditional than my Sabertooth. Finally got a chance to hit it a couple of times and I'm quite happy with it. As I expected, the feel off the face is quite different but I like this more than the soft feel of the Odyssey. I seem to be rolling it pretty good at the moment even though I'm practicing 10 footers on an artificial grass putting green. Will put up some pics when I get my camera back from my sister although there's nothing fancy about it. It's a standard, off the shelf, SC.

Thanks guys. Got the putter a few minutes ago. At the moment it's sitting in my locker at school. Will post an update when I get home and manage to take a few putts with it.

Looks like a great project. Was considering picking up a cheap Scotty on ebay and getting it refinished and all that stuff at the custom shop in August 2010 after moving to the US for college. My plans have changed completely now and I'm getting my Scotty tomorrow but I'm still interested in doing something similar in the future. If I were you, I'd throw a little Rickie Fowler orange in there and you seem to be a fan of him. Orange / white gets my vote.

We will learn a lot from him just because he's being cost efficient and making a smart decision? I don't see how that will affect anyone but high handicappers who, just being introduced to the game, think that a Pro V1 will benefit their game when in fact it'll be of no help. His decision, although smart, does not affect my game in any way nor have I learned anything about what ball benefits my game.

Thanks delav. I can't wait for it to get here. It'll be a pretty big change but I started playing with a "bladish" Wilson putter which had no insert. Obviously it's impossible to compare it to the SC. I think the main advantage of my current putter is its forgiveness but I seem to hit the center of the clubface very often so I'm not really worried about that. I'm also starting to realize that I'm a complete Titleist / Acushnet fan cuz all the clubs in my bag are Titleist and shoes / gloves are Footjoy. I should be ashamed.