redranger

I play the 710 AP2's and really loved how they felt when I compared them to the R9 TP and Nike split-cavity irons. I would say they feel a bit heavier towards the sole than most irons but that's what I love about them. They feel so smooth when you hit them clean and real workable. For $400, that's a great deal. I would even consider it at $500

I had my 4 iron in my bag until I got a 3 wood. I can hit my 3/4 iron fine, but I just figured I never really needed it. I have a lot times where I have to hit 5 iron or 3 iron. I keep my 3 iron for tight par 4s or long par 3's. I took my 4 iron out at the beginning of this season and I've never missed it. Also, I play at a bunch of different courses so it's not like I'm playing the same course over and over where the yardages are the same.

I started hitting golf balls when I was 7. I think I started to go play on the course when I was like 9 or so. My parents loved to play and made me go play on the course. I hated to go out and play because I couldn't replicate my shots on the range to the course. Therefore I hate golf and only played in high school because my parents wanted me to. If I could do it all over again, I'd tell myself that it's just a game and not to get too frustrated. I don't know if that would have helped since I was a stubborn child and used to having things come easily. If I had loved golf like I do now, things would be different. I'd also tell myself to spend more time on the putting/chipping green.

I don't know exactly where, but I read that chewing up the cover a bit doesn't really affect the performance of the ball. In fact I played a 2 day tournament where I used the same Pro V1x and chewed that thing up and saw no decreased spin or distance.

I had a pretty similar problem, low hooks, but I had some nasty hooks/pulls. I would suggest trying to slice or fade it at the range. Make it feel like you're swinging away from the ball and see if you can slice/fade the ball. It is most likely a swing path that is too inside out. Also, trying to fade/slice will help you keep your hands from turning over too fast since you have to hold the face open as in come outside in on it. This is what worked for me, hopefully it works for you.

thank you. and my apologies, i thought today was easter...i guess i was talking about easter weekend...

I definitely meant the coming weekend, not this easter weekend. What kind of sites are we talking about? Thanks

Hi Everyone. I'm in OC for 2 weeks for work and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for golf this weekend. I've been looking at the twilight rate at Tustin Ranch, and from the reviews, it sounds pretty reasonable. Does anyone know if it would be easy to get on as a single that day and what the pace of play is like there? Also, if anyone has any suggestions for other courses it would be much appreciated. I don't really want to spend more than $100 for 18, but maybe that's too much to ask in OC

Paiute - Snow Mountain course is great. I played Silverstone as well and thought it wasn't too bad.

I play at Harbour Pointe all the time. It's on a natural wetland type of terrain so their drainage in the winter in terrible. Great course in the spring and summer. I noticed they put those pebbles (mainly on the 1st hole) a few months back. I'm pretty sure this is a temporary fix. It's funny that you mention this because I was thinking the same thing and I also have a set of AP2's. I just hit them off the fairway and I didn't notice any marks on my irons actually. They are relatively small pebbles and I don't think they will damage your irons much. Maybe it's because I take a divot when after I hit the ball. As far as I know, this is the only course that does that.

40 and sunny is not uncomfortable at all. 30 and windy is kind of harsh, but if it's not raining a lot, or frozen on the course, it's all good to play up here. I play with a group of 12~15 on Tuesdays (depending on how many show up on that day) and we go out in foursomes to play. As long as there's not snow people come out to play.

The clubs still look nice. Nicer than most out there at least. Kind of seems weird to have such a "modern" name and font on a classic muscle back type of irons. As long as they hit as nice as the Prototypes, then whatever. I did think that saying that the Protos were limited was just a marketing gimmick, but I guess not?

I almost purchased one last year until I heard the 910's were coming out. I hit the 909 F2 15.5 and 13.5 at the range. They both had the stock Adila Voodoo shafts, which I actually like. It seems like most people aren't fans. A little too much spin, but w/e. The feel of the club is amazing and at impact it is smooth and responsive. I had never hit a fairway wood that felt so nice. Writing about it makes me think I should just go get a 909F2 and save myself $100.

I'm 22 and I've always carried. My parents are in their early 50's and they push. I get jealous sometimes not because carrying is hard, but having a push cart gives you so much more convenience. They have an umbrella holder (it rains on and off in the fall when I play up here in Seattle), little compartments to put your cell phone or gps device in and just allows you to carry a bigger bag and carry more stuff. However, I do like carrying because I have more freedom of movement. I don't have to necessarily leave my bag off the tee box and it's just easier to get around on the course, especially around the greens.