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I'm rethinking my bag to try something different (for me). I'm starting to hit fairway woods better so I'm relying on them more than hybrids when I need distance down the fairway. My swing speed is average so this seems to be working at the lower lofts. I removed my 27* hybrid and put my 5i back in the bag. I'm keeping my 23* hybrid in for now because I like hitting this club but I may consider adding my 4i back into the bag if I can be more accurate with the 4i even though the distance is less. Gonna do some range work first. I struggle with my long game consistency so maybe I can improve consistency by spending more time with fewer "long" clubs (Driver and couple of fairway woods). And my balance isn't all that great anymore so this approach may help. That's my plan anyway.

Iacas, WR62 information has been consolidated in the Review section.

Finally got a chance to use the WR62 today. In short, it worked flawlessly. I got to the course and selected "Play Golf" from the menu. It immediately searched for satellites (see photo below) and located a short list of courses for me to confirm with the most likely course listed at the top...which was the one I was at. I started on hole 10 and it was easy to select the starting hole on the WR62. By the time I pulled the cover off my driver and teed my ball, the watch was ready. After that, I never touched the watch except when I wanted a look at hazards like creeks that crossed the fairway or fairway bunkers. It auto-advanced perfectly and seemed accurate. I didn't have a laser for comparison, but I stopped on my last hole to compare to a 100 yard fairway plaque. I suspect these may not always be that accurate either, but the WR62 and plaque were in reasonable agreement. WATCH PROTECTOR - The watch bezel is 34mm and I placed a Klear Kare watch protector on it. It was a little expensive and was a bit of a PITA to put on, but it's tough and crystal clear. Check it out here: http://www.klearkare.com/watches.html . NOTES ON BAND SIZING - A quick note about watch band sizing. It is pretty easy but be sure to take 3 or 4 attempts to dial-in the size. As you get closer to a good fit, each segment makes a big change in the watch fit. My watch fits snug so it does not move around when I golf but doesn't constrict my arm either. When I'm not golfing, the watch feels a little looser. ESN was right on the mark when they suggested a loose fitting when you're not playing golf. I suggest play a round with the watch feeling a little loose before deciding to remove that last segment. In my opinion, this is a superior watch band compared to regular sports band watches. WATER RESISTANCE - I haven't tested it's water resistance except rinsing it thoroughly in my kitchen sink after the round. No problems. BATTERY LIFE - My round lasted 4hrs and 15 min. I seem to have a lot of battery life remaining! The WR62 has proven to be a hassle-free way to get information on greens AND hazards. No fussing around.

To me, it's like hitting a backhand in tennis. If you've never played tennis that won't mean anything.

Good point except re-labeling the PW as a 9i and so on isn't really engineering and basically falls into the "gimmick" category. The Di11s are nice enough where they didn't really need to do that. We all know that most companies claim their irons are the longest and we just accept this as marketing puffery. The reality is that almost any modern club is going to be the longest for those whom the club is most suited.

I think I found the answer to my question. I submitted a question to Wilson and they showed answers to similar questions that were previously asked. From Wilson " Due to the special nature and uniqueness of the Di7 irons with wide tip technology, we do not recommend that you adjust loft and lie in the field. If you would like your clubs to be adjusted, we would be happy to do so at our factory. Please call 1-800-Go-Wilson for more information or submit an e-mail through this "Ask Wilson" feature on our website. " " YES, Wilson Fat Shaft Irons can be special ordered from an authorized Wilson dealer. The length can be adjusted up to plus or minus two inches. Visit our Dyna-Fit Dealer Locator web page, e-mail us at golfinfo@wilsonsports.com or call 1-800-GO-WILSON for more information. " [Unfortunately, this answer is not clear as to whether local fitters can extend wide tip shafts.] Bummer.

I think the Ci11s are different and have a standard shaft. They are a beautiful looking club! The wide-tip shaft on the Di11 was a little odd at first. But after hitting the clubs for a half an hour in the cage, I stopped noticing it so much. It's just another steel shaft. The uniflex seems to fit my swing speed well. It's not like I need new irons and my wife is already annoyed with my golf purchases, so I'm trying to figure out how I can justify a new set. I could continue to use my existing GW (51*) and SW (56*) because the complement the Di11s. I have extra clubs to sell to pay for this set. I think I'm onto something!

I have struggled in the past to hit fairway woods. But this year I have made an effort to improve my swing so that I can take advantage of the distance offered by fairway woods. I started with a Cobra Baffler Rail F 5W (18*) and I really like. So much so that I just received a 7W (20*) today! It was only $35 (used) so I couldn't resist buying it. It was in great condition with a head cover. Like most, I can only recommend what I've tried.

I use the GX922's and they have been nice clubs. I know they're advertised as being comparable Callaway X22 but they're probably more like X20s which really doesn't make much difference. You can curve the ball with these....I do it all the time...unintentionally. Although they are game improvement clubs, the 4 and 5 irons are still not super easy to hit consistently. I wish they had a steel shaft option with a low kickpoint when I ordered mine. If you use graphite shafts, that shouldn't be an issue.

Any ones that fit well.

I would if it didn't work. But mine came with the latest firmware and course database. I could use it now....if I could squeeze a round of golf in between work and family. But to your point, it seems that iGolf is lagging a little in their ability to completely integrate the WR62 into their system. Like anything new, I am not surprised by some minor hiccups during the initial roll-out. The real test is how quickly they're resolved. Hopefully ESN and iGolf are on their game.

Espresso is one of my favorite topics...but now back to the WR62 GPS Watch: REGISTRATION: First, register your device at golfesn.com. Use the product ID (serial) number which is on the white sticker on the bottom of the box. I'm guessing your number should read "WR62......" FIRMWARE : Then check to see what firmware you have. There are two versions: ESN.02 (v2) or ESN.03 (v3). Check for the firmware using your watch by clicking MENU > SETTINGS > ABOUT. You should see something like "Version ESN.03 Powered by iGolf". If you see ESN.02, then you have an issue and will need to upgrade to ESN.03. Call ESN at 866-691-1350 and they will give you the update software. Mine came with ESN.03 so I had no issues. SINGLE COURSE DOWNLOADS: I was informed by iGolf, that single course downloads will not be available for a 3-6 weeks. The WR62 can hold 50 additional courses. iGOLF CONNECTION PROBLEMS : Also, I was not able to get iGolf to recognize my watch when trying to update my devices associated with my iGolf profile. The iGolf web site went into a never-ending "Detecting Device" mode where I eventually had to use Windows Task Manager to shut down my browser. I don't know if the detection problem was because I had an existing iGolf account that was associated with another device....which is surprising because I've never actually owned one even though I was looking at Bushnell products. Anyway, I contacted iGolf and a customer service person quickly added my WR62 to my profile. The WR62 information on my profile indicates that I have v2 of the software which is not true. I don't really know why that is. My iGolf connection issues are not resolved, but at the moment, it does not have any impact on me using my WR62. It's fully functional with current course information. RE-MAPPING REQUEST & ESN CUSTOMER SERVICE : One of my courses combined two existing fairways and added a completely new fairway in June/July. I talked with an ESN customer service person and he indicated he would submit a re-mapping request and that I would be notified when the new course information was ready. ESN Customer Service was very responsive and called me back in 5 minutes of leaving a message with their phone operator/receptionist. If iGolf handles course updates, I hope iGolf will be able to detect my WR62 when I try to connect.

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I'm jealous now. I've got an inexpensive espresso machine that does the job, but I can't wait until it dies so I can upgrade.

Lucious, That was quite a lengthy diatribe on "Expresso". It's just part of the Manufacturer's name which I did in fact get wrong. It's Expresso Satellite Navigation and not Expresso Satellite Network. And let me expresso my fondness for espresso. I drink at least 3 double espressos per day although I've had to switch to decaf due to a recent medical condition in my left ear which might be aggravated by caffeine. There is a local coffee shop called, Freedom of Expresso. Their original name was Federal Expresso but I heard they were sued by Federal Express and had to change their name. There is "expresso" all around us. I predict that it will eventually be added to a dictionary and become an official part of our lexicon.

Wilson doesn't call it a fat shaft anymore but they still come with the "wide tip" shaft. Without anything to the contrary, I tend to agree with you regarding lie adjustment.

I know that Wilson can provide clubs with different lies. What is not clear is if the lie can be adjusted when needed by local fitters. I could not find any information that confirms if Di11s can be bent 1 or 2 degrees using typical shop equipment given the wide-tip shaft and short hosel. Do any of you know?

Ah come-on. Haven't you seen the commercials for Wilson irons with Ricky Barnes and the guy that acts like a douchebag. The catch phrase is "Seriously."

I have an Engineering/Science background, so it's only natural to take shots at the marketing folks who like to live in their marketing fantasy world. Damn....there I go again. Can't help it. Anyway, I actually like the Wilson Di11s.

I don't about all of Jon's reasons, but I've noticed in my relatively short time golfing that I really do better when I can feel the club head. At 6'4" and 275 pounds, swinging a club with D0/D1 swing weight doesn't really feel like much at my swing speed.

Will do. When I'm done, I'll consolidate everything and post at the link you provided.

I respect companies that can keep their "marketing bunnies" in check but it's difficult when everyone has marketing bunnies running amok. With that said, I'm seriously (pun intended) considering a set of Wilson Di11s. They feel nice, look great, and are a great value. The only annoyance is that I'll need a gap wedge after the gap wedge.

I picked up the new WR62 GPS watch manufactured by Expresso Satellite Network (ESN) who is a relative newcomer to the golf gps market. I placed the order in April through TGW.com. The product delivery date was changed several times until it finally arrived today. Needless to say, ESN's knowledge or management of it's supply chain was less than stellar. Nevertheless, let's take a look at the product. I will conduct my review in stages with the first being it's packaging and overall appearance. PACKAGING The product arrived well boxed and packaged. No issues here. There really isn't that much to this...a watch, a charging cable, and small booklet. FORM FACTOR The watch is sharp looking and looks like a typical sports watch. The buttons are large and easily depressed...even with golf gloves on. The most "controversial" issue seemed to be ESN's choice to go with a designer-style watch band with metal clasp rather than the typical sports watch band. I'm glad they went with the watch band they did. We all know what happens to sports watch bands in a relatively short time frame (year +/-). They get brittle and start cracking where the band and buckle meet. There is a small button on the side of the clasp that releases the clasp and opens the band. You can see it in the photo that shoes the clasp and underside of the watch. My only concern here is the durability of the post used that inserts into the socket on the metal clasp. That's visible in the photo showing the open clasp. Only time will tell if the WR62 band and clasp are more (or at least as) durable than a typical sports watch band. The band is easily adjusted by removing the number of band segments needed to get a snug, but not too snug, fit. This fitting is a minor inconvenience and certainly does not require a jeweler to do this. CHARGING CABLE I was wondering how a charging cable could be attached to a watch and still maintain a high degree of water resistance. I don't know how other watch gps manufacturers do that, but ESN simply has a charging "clamp" that attaches to the watch and then plugs into a USB port on a computer. One side of the clamp has a pad while the other has an alignment tab and pins that fit into slots and contacts on the underside of the watch. I plan on checking to see if there is an AC adapter that is compatible. Maybe the ones we use for my kids' ipods? More on that later. I hope to get this on the course later this week....Sunday at the latest. So far the ESN WR62 watch looks to be a great bargain at $179.00 but I'll reserve final judgement until I've tested it during a few rounds of golf.

My wedge is marked with an A. It looks like they made a mistake.

I use a bagboy pull cart. I prefer it over push carts (3-4 wheels) because it's a lot cheaper, lighter, and has fewer parts to break. I play a lot of hilly courses and there's no need to set a break...because there isn't one. No need for it. My bag holds what I need. The cart just needs to hold my bag.