The Golf Thread - 2017!
Discussion
I am looking to get back into golf, been a few years since i last played to be honest!
Anyway.. i am due to get £300 vouchers via work, i will get these as AG vouchers... would you recommend going for a packs like the Wilsons or get a separate irons/woods? i have seen some cobra irons and would add separate woods/driver/putter etc,
what would be the best way to go about doing it?
Anyway.. i am due to get £300 vouchers via work, i will get these as AG vouchers... would you recommend going for a packs like the Wilsons or get a separate irons/woods? i have seen some cobra irons and would add separate woods/driver/putter etc,
what would be the best way to go about doing it?
nealeh1991 said:
I am looking to get back into golf, been a few years since i last played to be honest!
Anyway.. i am due to get £300 vouchers via work, i will get these as AG vouchers... would you recommend going for a packs like the Wilsons or get a separate irons/woods? i have seen some cobra irons and would add separate woods/driver/putter etc,
what would be the best way to go about doing it?
IMO, have the vouchers for M&S and get some high-quality used clubs on eBay.Anyway.. i am due to get £300 vouchers via work, i will get these as AG vouchers... would you recommend going for a packs like the Wilsons or get a separate irons/woods? i have seen some cobra irons and would add separate woods/driver/putter etc,
what would be the best way to go about doing it?
£100 on irons. £50 on woods (no driver!
. Then any £20 putter in American Golf that feels good, and you're away.
nealeh1991 said:
Had never thought about 2nd hand! Good shout! Thank you 
No need for the 'custom fitting' they offer or can this be done after even with 2nd hand purchased clubs?
2nd hand clubs can be fit to your swing. They can bent to the right lie angle, and be extended or shortened to suit. A good pro shop should be able to do it. No need for the 'custom fitting' they offer or can this be done after even with 2nd hand purchased clubs?
The only thing you won't get is a choice to change the shaft unless you're willing to spend more than the cost of the 2nd hand clubs on replacement shafts. TBH, shafts aren't going to make all that much difference, as long as you don't go for some crazy whippy graphite or similar (assuming you swing faster than your average senior golfer).
bodhi said:
Interesting - out of interest how do they compare to the old pull trolleys? i.e which is less knackering?
A decent push trolley is far, far superior to the old pull along type. Get something light with plenty of clearance for mud around the wheels. I've got a moto caddy s1 lite trolley, and it's fine in dry weather, but the small front wheel can get clogged with mud in poor weather due to the lack of clearance. HaplessBoyLard said:
A decent push trolley is far, far superior to the old pull along type. Get something light with plenty of clearance for mud around the wheels. I've got a moto caddy s1 lite trolley, and it's fine in dry weather, but the small front wheel can get clogged with mud in poor weather due to the lack of clearance.
I did have a look at push trolleys in American Golf at lunchtime - they looked good, but unfortunately the Motocaddy and Stewart Golf options (the lightest ones in there) were the same price as a new battery for the old Powakaddy I have. Hmmm, decisions decisions.
I've had a Sun Mountain Speed Cart V1 for the last 5 years. I've replaced 2 of the wheels in that time (spares readily available).
It's a brilliant push cart - so free wheeling that you can give it a good shove and it'll just go for ages on its own.
The wheels are large so very good in long grass and the winter months. Thoroughly recommend it.
I think the up to date version is the Speed Cart GT: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-speed-ca...
It is quite large when folded though (not an issue for me as I leave mine at the golf club), so may be an issue with boot space.
In which case I'd recommend their Micro Cart: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-micro-ca...
I had one of these before the Speed Cart (it was stolen along with everything else from the back of my car!). An excellent trolley, very very stable and easy to push. Smaller wheels than the Speed Cart though so not quite as free rolling.
Either way, you can't go wrong - I suppose it depends on how hilly your course is if you need a battery trolley or not. Ours is pretty flat so I'm happy to do without the hassle and expense of an electric trolley.
Sun Mountain is one of my favourite golf brands, their gear is always good (I have a lovely Sun Mountain cart bag as well).
It's a brilliant push cart - so free wheeling that you can give it a good shove and it'll just go for ages on its own.
The wheels are large so very good in long grass and the winter months. Thoroughly recommend it.
I think the up to date version is the Speed Cart GT: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-speed-ca...
It is quite large when folded though (not an issue for me as I leave mine at the golf club), so may be an issue with boot space.
In which case I'd recommend their Micro Cart: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-micro-ca...
I had one of these before the Speed Cart (it was stolen along with everything else from the back of my car!). An excellent trolley, very very stable and easy to push. Smaller wheels than the Speed Cart though so not quite as free rolling.
Either way, you can't go wrong - I suppose it depends on how hilly your course is if you need a battery trolley or not. Ours is pretty flat so I'm happy to do without the hassle and expense of an electric trolley.
Sun Mountain is one of my favourite golf brands, their gear is always good (I have a lovely Sun Mountain cart bag as well).
My old Ping Anser driver shaft snapped on the driving range this morning. Bit weird, it snapped after the shot was taken and snapped underneath the grip about 8 inches from the end. I guess it must have been weakened at some point and just gave up with a horrible crunching noise.
New shaft and grip ordered and spoilt myself with some golf pride grips for my irons too.
Anyone else had a shaft go like this without duffing the ground or throwing it across the course?
Photo below after removing the grip.
New shaft and grip ordered and spoilt myself with some golf pride grips for my irons too.
Anyone else had a shaft go like this without duffing the ground or throwing it across the course?
Photo below after removing the grip.
Rosscow said:
I've had a Sun Mountain Speed Cart V1 for the last 5 years. I've replaced 2 of the wheels in that time (spares readily available).
It's a brilliant push cart - so free wheeling that you can give it a good shove and it'll just go for ages on its own.
The wheels are large so very good in long grass and the winter months. Thoroughly recommend it.
I think the up to date version is the Speed Cart GT: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-speed-ca...
It is quite large when folded though (not an issue for me as I leave mine at the golf club), so may be an issue with boot space.
In which case I'd recommend their Micro Cart: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-micro-ca...
I had one of these before the Speed Cart (it was stolen along with everything else from the back of my car!). An excellent trolley, very very stable and easy to push. Smaller wheels than the Speed Cart though so not quite as free rolling.
Either way, you can't go wrong - I suppose it depends on how hilly your course is if you need a battery trolley or not. Ours is pretty flat so I'm happy to do without the hassle and expense of an electric trolley.
Sun Mountain is one of my favourite golf brands, their gear is always good (I have a lovely Sun Mountain cart bag as well).
Very interesting - I am also a big fan of Sun Mountain stuff (currently got a Four 5 Carry bag), and these seem usefully cheaper than a Powakaddy battery - plus the trolley itself will be brand new, rather than 10 years old. Our course is reasonably hilly, and I must admit the lazy sod in me does like the idea of an electric. It's a brilliant push cart - so free wheeling that you can give it a good shove and it'll just go for ages on its own.
The wheels are large so very good in long grass and the winter months. Thoroughly recommend it.
I think the up to date version is the Speed Cart GT: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-speed-ca...
It is quite large when folded though (not an issue for me as I leave mine at the golf club), so may be an issue with boot space.
In which case I'd recommend their Micro Cart: https://www.golfonline.co.uk/sun-mountain-micro-ca...
I had one of these before the Speed Cart (it was stolen along with everything else from the back of my car!). An excellent trolley, very very stable and easy to push. Smaller wheels than the Speed Cart though so not quite as free rolling.
Either way, you can't go wrong - I suppose it depends on how hilly your course is if you need a battery trolley or not. Ours is pretty flat so I'm happy to do without the hassle and expense of an electric trolley.
Sun Mountain is one of my favourite golf brands, their gear is always good (I have a lovely Sun Mountain cart bag as well).
Boot space is a very good point actually - currently have a 1-Series Coupé, so something that would fit in there with a set of clubs would be ideal. I will see how the Powakaddy fits and then go from there. What is the larger Sun Mountain trolley like, size wize, compared to an electric?
On the driver snapping, I've never had a shaft go - I've had the Nike Flex Loft adapter come loose a couple of times, but that's easily tightened up. I did use it as an excuse to buy another Covert however - that and wanting to try a stiffer shaft.
I suspect I may have found a solution to the trolley issue, and it's also from Sun Mountain
https://www.sunmountaingolf.co.uk/bag-accessories/...
Must admit I far prefer carrying, you can take routes not available by trolley, and it's a loss less faffing around before and after play. Only reason I've been looking at trolleys is that the Four 5 I bought has proved to be a bit on the heavy side, compared to my old Nike Vapor, but this looks like it could improve things massively.
It basically turns my bag into a rucksack, so the extra strap takes the weight round my hips rather than on my shoulders, so should be better at conserving energy I'd rather use for swinging. Just ordered one so will let you know how it goes!
https://www.sunmountaingolf.co.uk/bag-accessories/...
Must admit I far prefer carrying, you can take routes not available by trolley, and it's a loss less faffing around before and after play. Only reason I've been looking at trolleys is that the Four 5 I bought has proved to be a bit on the heavy side, compared to my old Nike Vapor, but this looks like it could improve things massively.
It basically turns my bag into a rucksack, so the extra strap takes the weight round my hips rather than on my shoulders, so should be better at conserving energy I'd rather use for swinging. Just ordered one so will let you know how it goes!
thebraketester said:
Finally got around to doing all my irons. Ill still play crap golf but at least my hands wont get dirty now :-)
Blaster72 said:
Any tips? I've only ever regripped my putter and it was a real pain getting all the residue off from the old grip tape. Did you just cut the old grips off?
Get a hook shaped stanley blade & run it up the length. The glue & tape should all come off relatively easily. Always worth wiping down with Acetone once you've done that to remove any older bits & clean with warm soapy water & then dry with a clean towel. Then get your new grips on using the instructions in the kit below. This is the kit i used & was spot on. Have since done a couple of sets for friends. I'd never pay anyone to re-do my grips again, it's so easy to do! And it gets much easier once you've done your first 1/2 clubs. One thing to note, take your time lining your new grips up on your club. Check, check & check again. Nothing worse than a wonky grip! http://www.adoregolfgrips.com/complete-re-gripping...
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