The Golf Thread - 2015

[Rosscow]

Forgot to say, hit one of the best drives of my life last night. On the par 5 17th, 306 yards with a strong cross wind!

left myself 175, hit a 6 which was too much (fairways and greens starting to firm up now) but hit the flag with my chip shot and left myself with a 12" birdie putt!

[Rosscow]

Also, sooooo much better having the GPS watch on - instant yardages, no faffing required. Recommended.

[SpeckledJim]

Rosscow said:

Forgot to say, hit one of the best drives of my life last night. On the par 5 17th, 306 yards with a strong cross wind!

left myself 175, hit a 6 which was too much (fairways and greens starting to firm up now) but hit the flag with my chip shot and left myself with a 12" birdie putt!

Reasons to be cheerful. 1-2-3.

[airweaz]

Tried a few different clubs out the Srixon and Callaways felt little different to my current clubs. Also the numbers didn't seem to change as much as I hoped on the launch monitor.

Went with the Nikes in the end as I saw and felt a difference. My AOA dropped and the peak height was averaging in the high 20s.

Had to add an Inch to each club as well as 2degrees. Went for Golf pride with 3 wraps for the grip. Oh and I thought Id need a standard flex shaft but my pro has made the call and put me on a stiff shaft as he feels the way im progressing will benefit from it.

[Rosscow]

airweaz said:

Tried a few different clubs out the Srixon and Callaways felt little different to my current clubs. Also the numbers didn't seem to change as much as I hoped on the launch monitor.

Went with the Nikes in the end as I saw and felt a difference. My AOA dropped and the peak height was averaging in the high 20s.

Had to add an Inch to each club as well as 2degrees. Went for Golf pride with 3 wraps for the grip. Oh and I thought Id need a standard flex shaft but my pro has made the call and put me on a stiff shaft as he feels the way im progressing will benefit from it.

What Nike irons did you go for?

An extra 1" - I presume you are quite tall!?

[airweaz]

Rosscow said:

What Nike irons did you go for?

An extra 1" - I presume you are quite tall!?

After a long discussion I went for the Vapor Speeds as the next set up would have been for vanity's sake. Only got 4 to PW coming so I will be looking at wedges in the coming weeks. The PW measures at 52degrees so I will need one more wedge at least. Decided that in the coming months I will add hybrid 3 and a Driver. Possible a wood of some sort.

Im 6'1 so I need the length to help my positioning

Also been given another putter to test. Method half mallet alongside the Ghost Spider full mallet. Really need to get settled on a putter. So going to play over the weekend with both in the bag.

[Rosscow]

airweaz said:

After a long discussion I went for the Vapor Speeds as the next set up would have been for vanity's sake. Only got 4 to PW coming so I will be looking at wedges in the coming weeks. The PW measures at 52degrees so I will need one more wedge at least. Decided that in the coming months I will add hybrid 3 and a Driver. Possible a wood of some sort.

Im 6'1 so I need the length to help my positioning

Also been given another putter to test. Method half mallet alongside the Ghost Spider full mallet. Really need to get settled on a putter. So going to play over the weekend with both in the bag.

That can't be right, a PW is usually around the 46 degree mark? In fact these irons are probably quite strong so would suggest an even lower loft?

Edit: indeed, your wedge should be 44 degrees?

http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?...

Interesting how you have an extra 1" - I am 6'2" and have an extra 1/2" on my shafts. I guess it comes down to arm length and posture as well.

[airweaz]

Rosscow said:

That can't be right, a PW is usually around the 46 degree mark? In fact these irons are probably quite strong so would suggest an even lower loft?

Edit: indeed, your wedge should be 44 degrees?

http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?...

Interesting how you have an extra 1" - I am 6'2" and have an extra 1/2" on my shafts. I guess it comes down to arm length and posture as well.

Your right on the PW angle. I should explain the extra length a little better. My current clubs are half an inch shorter than standard. So ill be using clubs an inch longer than my current clubs. If that makes sense.

[Rosscow]

Yes, that sounds a little better!

So you'll be 1/2" longer than standard, same as me!

[airweaz]

Rosscow said:

Yes, that sounds a little better!

So you'll be 1/2" longer than standard, same as me!

That's the one fella.

I will definatly need another wedge to start and depending on how I progress maybe a 3rd.

Im still stunned at the difference a stiff shaft made. Same head speed fairly sizeable distance gains.

My Pro is very pleased with my peak heights mind. I should be able to take stuff on a little better once I get the new clubs.

[Rosscow]

Fitted clubs make a hell of a difference, especially when you add better technique.

I'm surprising myself at the moment - 300 yard drives, 190 yard 6 irons, etc. just feels abnormal!

[airweaz]

Rosscow said:

Fitted clubs make a hell of a difference, especially when you add better technique.

I'm surprising myself at the moment - 300 yard drives, 190 yard 6 irons, etc. just feels abnormal!

Was given a set of better balls to use too. As im supposed to be at a level where I can make use of a "better" ball.

I still wont use em though as my head says NO

[Rosscow]

airweaz said:

Rosscow said:

Fitted clubs make a hell of a difference, especially when you add better technique.

I'm surprising myself at the moment - 300 yard drives, 190 yard 6 irons, etc. just feels abnormal!

Was given a set of better balls to use too. As im supposed to be at a level where I can make use of a "better" ball.

I still wont use em though as my head says NO

What balls do you usually use, and what 'better' balls were you given to use?

[airweaz]

Rosscow said:

What balls do you usually use, and what 'better' balls were you given to use?

I have been using Calloway Warbirds that I got givem by my old man. (He works in the states a lot and bulk buys whatever he can)

I have been given 12 Nike Rzn Reds. I also have a bag of refurbed Pro v1 that my brother got me for Xmas.

[Rosscow]

airweaz said:

Rosscow said:

What balls do you usually use, and what 'better' balls were you given to use?

I have been using Calloway Warbirds that I got givem by my old man. (He works in the states a lot and bulk buys whatever he can)

I have been given 12 Nike Rzn Reds. I also have a bag of refurbed Pro v1 that my brother got me for Xmas.

Oh yes, ditch the Warbirds

[airweaz]

Rosscow said:

Oh yes, ditch the Warbirds

I think like many hackers, Ive ended up with a massive collection of brands and most of them are dog st sports direct balls. I think I need to split what I have and make a choice on one ball once I get to that level.

The ball pockets of my bags are just a jumble.

[Rosscow]

airweaz said:

Rosscow said:

Oh yes, ditch the Warbirds

I think like many hackers, Ive ended up with a massive collection of brands and most of them are dog st sports direct balls. I think I need to split what I have and make a choice on one ball once I get to that level.

The ball pockets of my bags are just a jumble.

Dump them all in a bucket and use them as practice balls - I have a 10 litre paint can that I use to take my balls to the range in the evenings.

Choose a semi-premium ball and buy a load of lake balls from eBay or similar. For example 18 months ago I bought 100 'Pearl Grade' Callaway Hex Chrome for £90 delivered from eBay.

I've probably got about 10 left (I lost quite a few in the first 6 months )

[SpeckledJim]

Until you're pretty good, high spin balls are going to hinder not help. Yes, it's useful getting grip on the green, and lovely for the ego getting a bit of draw-back, but...

The one major ball-flight problem facing normal golfers isn't how soft they are landing, but an accidental hook / draw / slice / fade that you didn't intend.

All will be exacerbated by a ball with a high spin-rate.

[Rosscow]

SpeckledJim said:

Until you're pretty good, high spin balls are going to hinder not help. Yes, it's useful getting grip on the green, and lovely for the ego getting a bit of draw-back, but...

The one major ball-flight problem facing normal golfers isn't how soft they are landing, but an accidental hook / draw / slice / fade that you didn't intend.

All will be exacerbated by a ball with a high spin-rate.

That's an interesting point, and one I hadn't thought of.

I wasn't suggesting that Airweaz should be buying ProV1's, but something like a Srixon AD333 would be fine.

For me, the distance balls (Titleist Velocity, DT Solo, Taylormade Burners, Callaway Warbirds, etc.) don't give much in the way of feel and I really don't find them confidence inspiring.

For what it's worth the next batch of balls I buy will probably be Titleist NXT Tour S, I've been impressed with a sleeve I won a few weeks ago and they can be had at very reasonable prices compared to the ProV1's, etc.

I also like playing a ball that I can get a yellow version of

[johnxjsc1985]

I used to use Lake Balls but then I switched to Pro V1's I figured I couldn't afford to lose too many of them and it sort of improved my concentration