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Thanks for all the responses to a putter and fitting. It's been almost a year since I posted and I had the lie of the Cameron putter reset twice. It didnt help my putting woes. So in July I bought a new Evnroll putter. I found my distance control improve immediately which gave me much shorter 2nd putts but it also allowed me to challenge the hole more often. Not only that but because my 2nd putts are much shorter im not missing putts and I'm much more confident overall. I have to say that Iacas was correct when he told me in so many worlds to consider trying a different putter. For those not familiar with Evnroll take a look if your thinking putters. Great quality and a very consistant roll out. Thanks again for all comments and suggestions. Rod
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Red/Chrome Putter Shaft Question
rod7515 replied to rod7515's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
Denny, thank you for that information. I did some checking after you posted that information and it doesnt appear that there is a double bend graphite shaft in that style shaft. Im using a cameron golo 5R mallet and am considering a new shaft. Just like the appearance of those new shafts on tour. Thanks Rod -
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Im noticing on the PGA tour many putter shafts that apoear to be red shafts with the last 6-8 inches being chrome. Is this a complete shaft or has the original been cut and retrofitted with a new section for the mid and upper shaft? Thanks Rod
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Because i like the way the ball rolls off the face and i really like the looks of it. Also i dont want to spend 500-700 on one of theirv I putters if i can get mine bent and adjusted to work for me. Im averaging 1.9 putts per round while missing a few punts. Im hoping i can get this putter set up for me. Rod
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Thanks for your advice. Did they make adjustments to your putter? What was the cost to have it done? Im thinking it would help. Im in Pa so the closest place to me is 35 miles to a club champion. Thanks Rod
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I am thinking about going to club champion and getting a putter fitting for my Scotty Cameron Go Lo 5R mallet putter. When i set up i like the ball almost straight down from my eyes. With this putter if i set up that way it feels as tho the toe is hanging down and the heel is slightly up off the ground. I also would like to have the loft checked so i get a true roll. This style putter has an appealing look for me at address and has helped improve my putting so far from 2.3 from when i used a Taylormade Spider to 1.9 currently. However i miss too many 5 footers just to the left side of the cup. A fitting and bending of the current shaft would be probably around 200-250. I dont mind spending that to improve my game but was wondering how many have had a fitting and has it improved you putting? Thanks, Rod
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Great thread here. The subject of quitting hits close to home for me. I’m 63 and my game has been up and down over the last 10 years. I have played most of my golf over the last 10 years at the beach (Md) where I had to meet people to play. I was lucky and found a group that needed a 4th person. As the years went on they added a 2nd 4 some and we swapped who we played with. Then a 3rd 4some and now we had many different personalities and talent levels. One of the newer guys was a 1 hdcp from the blues while everyone else was 8-14 from whites. This changed our group and playing wasn’t as much fun for many of the group including myself. I retired this year and joined a club here in my home state (Pa). The differences from the flat courses at beach to the hills and uneven ground here in Pa was a game changer. My hdcp fell almost 4 strokes from where it was. Depressing. I tried everything from clubs, lessons and practice. At my age it’s very difficult to make change. I’m struggling to break 90. My swing seems to change halfway thru every round. There’s no consistency at all. Makes me want to quit so often. Why don’t I? Because I know I’m better then I play. I enjoy just seeing the green grass at the course. I love the challenge. The guys I join up with are super nice people. The exercise from walking is good for me. Again, great topic. Stick with it. This game is frustrating but good for you Rod
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Ive been fitted for clubs 3 times in the last 5 years. Im now 62 years old with a 7 iron swing speed of 77 give or take depending on how i feel that day. Ive been fitted for titleist AP2, Calloway Rogue and last year Taylor Made 790. This was at 3 different places and each time i was told to go with a regular flex shaft and the data showed that to be true. My hdcp has been between 12.3 to 14.3 in those 5 years. This summer around Juy I ran into a used set of Ping 410 irons with stiff shafts. They were in very good shape and the price was right so I bought them. Ive played them every round since which is roughly 25 rounds. I am finishing up this year with my lowest hdcp ever at 9.6 index. From the first swing and contact with a golf ball i could tell they were the right clubs. I had a much higher ball flight along with more carry and more ball speed. I do have a simulator here at home that ive had for the last 3 years. My swing speed has not improved but even on the simulator the ball speed is at least 3 MPH faster and the flight is much higher. Ive never really paid much attention to my spin rates but I hope to focus more on them this winter by using different balls. My real question would be, should I try changing the shafts to a regular flex and see if i can even get my Hdcp even lower or just leave the clubs as they are since Im playing my best golf with them? Thanks Rod
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My hdcp is kept at a course I belong to in Maryland but I live in Pennsylvania. Maryland hdcp seaso starts March 15 while Pa starts April 1. If I play in Pa during the march15 thru April 1st do I need to enter those scores into my hdcp or do I wait to enter Pa scores until their official hdcp season starts and just enter my MD scores?
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Of the top 10 american golfers in the world as of today only 2 are playing in Arnie's tourney. Is there a reason that more of these better golfers don't play in the tournament? I would think out of respect for Arnie more would be in the field. Say what you will about Patrick Reed but he is showing Arnie some respect. Am I reading more into this then there is? Im disappointed.
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Advice for older player to relearn to play
rod7515 replied to rod7515's topic in Instruction and Playing Tips
Thanks guys, I will talk to our club pro and go from there. Rod -
I’ve been playing golf for 40 years but more regular in the last 15 years. I’m now 60. I’ve never had control of my shot making both irons or woods. I’ve never really worked at my game but just played whenever I got the chance. The last 10 yrs I have belonged to a club and I play every Saturday and Sunday with a regular group. We have 12 to 16 players with handicaps from 2 to 20. My handicap was 14.3 but with the new system I am a 12.6. There are days that I will shot an 80 and the next day a 95. I count every shot and I play the balll as it lies. My game has gotten a little better over the last year. Now I want to take a step to really better my game. In an effort to improve I have purchased a sky track unit. Built a golf simulator and I am now ready to practice to improve. My question is what is the best way to go forward? Where do I start. My swing is not terrible but I am sure there is plenty of room for improvement. My goal is to become a single digit handicap that plays consistent golf each time out. If I would regularly hit the ball straight instead of one time left and one time right I think that would be a realistic goal. I know some would say where are your bad shots usually at. Truth is they can be anywhere on the course. Some tee shots are good but some go right and some go left. Normal drives are 210-220. When I hit them bad I usually fade the ball to the right but the course I play is tree lined so I’m in trouble. There are 2 holes that I consistently pull the ball to the left to get in trouble. I also have consistent issues with irons. I hit a 7 iron about 140 yards. My 5 iron would be in the 155-160 area. Again as with my woods I can push them right or pull them left. This inconsistency is where I would like to start and I’m sure it is somewhere in my swing. Here’s what I am looking for. Where do I start? How do I know who’s swing theory is the right one for me. What practice methods should I be leaning to? Thanks, Rod
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Each year I get off to a terrible start and my handicap usually goes up 1 or 2 strokes before I get my game together. This year my goal is to start off scoring better and to drop my handicap from a 12.4 to a 9.9 or better by years end. In order for this to happen I must become a better ball striker on a more consistent basis. I have built an indoor practice area in my shed and plan on practicing at least 4 or 5 times a week. I am considering purchasing a sky trak to get a good indication of what is happening in my swing. Rodney