The Golf Thread - 2018!
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Juanco20 said:
Was on the simulator today and my swing speed with 3 wood was quicker than driver. 117mph vs 114mph average
Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
If they are usable on course swings. Driver was still going about 10 yards further but couldn't understand why swing was slower
Do you feel comfortable with the driver in hand? if there was a tight driving hole, which club would you reach for?
You often see people hold back due to comfort levels.
Juanco20 said:
Awesome score for someone only 9 months in to the game
On the topic of club fitting, it can be a bit hit and miss if you're not consistent with your swing/ball striking
I got fitted last summer for a driver and went with the Callaway Epic but I doubt I caught one out of the middle the whole time I was there, just swinging it awful. The club performed the best though out of the one's I tried. At the speed I was swinging I should probably have been XS but I just couldn't make that shaft work with how I was swinging that day
Now I've been having a few lessons, sorted my swing out and picked up another couple of mph, that stiff shaft flexes loads on the slow mo video. The chap I'm having lessons with says he would never have fitted me or anyone with 115mph swing speed with a stiff shaft especially with my swing tempo being very fast
115 should never sit into a stiff. Even if you where down at 105 with an aggressive tempo you'd be better fit into a XS. On the topic of club fitting, it can be a bit hit and miss if you're not consistent with your swing/ball striking
I got fitted last summer for a driver and went with the Callaway Epic but I doubt I caught one out of the middle the whole time I was there, just swinging it awful. The club performed the best though out of the one's I tried. At the speed I was swinging I should probably have been XS but I just couldn't make that shaft work with how I was swinging that day
Now I've been having a few lessons, sorted my swing out and picked up another couple of mph, that stiff shaft flexes loads on the slow mo video. The chap I'm having lessons with says he would never have fitted me or anyone with 115mph swing speed with a stiff shaft especially with my swing tempo being very fast
Edited by Juanco20 on Saturday 17th March 09:36
I only swing at 108 average and have a XS Rogue Silver. (build speed late in swing)
If your not adverse to a bit of club building yourself why not see what you can find on Ebay and build another shaft up.
Juanco20 said:
What do you mean by build the shaft up? Grip and adapter?
What is involved in removing an adapter from the shaft?
I find adapters don't come off shafts without damaging paint, So I personally don't bother pulling a shaft from an adaptor unless its going into another brand adaptor.What is involved in removing an adapter from the shaft?
Buy a new one from Ebay. Might cost you £10-15 for one.
Juanco20 said:
There is a Rogue Max 75g XS shaft on eBay for 60 quid. Tempted to go for that and see what numbers i get with it.
Unsure what effect the extra 10g will have as my current shaft is the Rogue Max 65g stiff
Just keep an eye on what the tip size is. Drivers tend to be 0.335. Just make sure you buy an adapter with the same sizing. Unsure what effect the extra 10g will have as my current shaft is the Rogue Max 65g stiff
The heavier shaft “should” slow you down. It’s also tends to make the shaft feel stiffer. Everyone reacts to weight in shafts differently.
I personally experimented with a heavier shaft in stiff flex, but just didn’t like the feel. So jumped to a 60g XS 3 wood shaft in my driver. Swear by it, haven’t played a full length shaft in my driver for going on 3 years now.
The black Tie is a very good shaft, plays pretty firm to flex.
Don't like any of the speeder shafts, always feel really dull.
at 105 you could fit happily into stiff, but it all depends how you load. Smooth and stiff will be okay, Build speed late and X may be the way to go.
44" will be correct, once installed you'd be looking at 45.5" there abouts.
Don't like any of the speeder shafts, always feel really dull.
at 105 you could fit happily into stiff, but it all depends how you load. Smooth and stiff will be okay, Build speed late and X may be the way to go.
44" will be correct, once installed you'd be looking at 45.5" there abouts.
I have just reshafted my driver and hybrid to match my 5 wood. All woods now have Rogue 110 Silver X now. Love the shaft.
Just put a C-taper Lite X into my driving iron too after experimenting with a graphite shaft for a few rounds. It removed all feel from it and lost loads of yardage with it too. Messed the top end of my bag up.
Just put a C-taper Lite X into my driving iron too after experimenting with a graphite shaft for a few rounds. It removed all feel from it and lost loads of yardage with it too. Messed the top end of my bag up.
bodhi said:
Wow, they've done a fantastic job of that! Beautiful putter.
Two quick questions:
1) Have they put a copper insert on the inside of the cavity as well? Or is that the "back" of the face insert?
2) Have you put a C-Taper in that as well?
Thats the back of the insert and yes it has a C-taper shaft.Two quick questions:
1) Have they put a copper insert on the inside of the cavity as well? Or is that the "back" of the face insert?
2) Have you put a C-Taper in that as well?
Mostly my own work. Had the face removed and head Cerakoted, rest is my handiwork. Face is a Spryevo insert from America.
https://twitter.com/darth_monty/status/98162734299...
Ouch! Dislocated it and then pushed it back in.
Ouch! Dislocated it and then pushed it back in.
I live in Wakefield. (Crofton)
I was a member of Normanton for 4 years, But i’d NEVER be a member again. Great membership and lads but the course just can’t cope with winter. It gets very very wet. Play off fairway mats all winter and will be shut for at least 2 months of winter.
Summer conditions are better and they’ve spent some money improving paths and the general appearance of the course. Pro is a really nice guy too.
Waterton Park is the same it every way, apart from it’s really snobby for no real reason.
I’m a member at Selby GC, course never closes for rain (only snow) as it sits totally on sand so drains extremely well. Only downside is the club house. Not a family friendly setup ( they try but a failing committee are running the place)
Wakefield GC (Woodthorpe) might be an option for you, I very nearly joined myself but preferred Selby
I was a member of Normanton for 4 years, But i’d NEVER be a member again. Great membership and lads but the course just can’t cope with winter. It gets very very wet. Play off fairway mats all winter and will be shut for at least 2 months of winter.
Summer conditions are better and they’ve spent some money improving paths and the general appearance of the course. Pro is a really nice guy too.
Waterton Park is the same it every way, apart from it’s really snobby for no real reason.
I’m a member at Selby GC, course never closes for rain (only snow) as it sits totally on sand so drains extremely well. Only downside is the club house. Not a family friendly setup ( they try but a failing committee are running the place)
Wakefield GC (Woodthorpe) might be an option for you, I very nearly joined myself but preferred Selby
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