**Official Golf Thread - Equipment - Tips - Recommendations**

[TTexan]

Greetings,

With the warmer weather upon us, I'm sure I'm not the only one excited to be playing more golf.

Figured I'd start a thread for everyone who enjoys playing or watching. We can discuss tips to help improve our games, and reviews on equipment.

If it fails, oh well.

I just picked up some Taylormade Burner irons to replace my TM R7's.

Anyone have a good recommendation on a cart bag? The one I have is falling apart.

Thanks, hit 'em straight!

[GreenPlease]

All nike all the way here, granted two of my friends are on their staff and I get the stuff for free. Actually, three of my friends now that I think of it.

-prototype generation 4 tour head, diamana white shaft, 9.5 bent to 8.5, 44.5"
-generation 3 3wd, diamana white shaft, 15 bent to 14.
-prototype VR irons, tour grind, 0 offset, "standard" lofts and lies, X100 shafts
-prototype VR wedges, custom grind (did it myself). 56/14 bent to 54/12, 60/11 with a custom "C" grind. S300 shafts and a crap load of lead tape
-Nike "oven" putter. Don't know if it's on the shelves yet or not.
-Tour d ball

Honestly, I suck for equipment recommendations. I've been playing blades for so long now. Here's what I do know:

-Stay away from Mizuno. They lost their top engineers about three years ago.
-Roger Cleveland now works for Callaway. He's a legend in the industry. Their ball is pretty good.
-Bridgestone makes some really good stuff.
-TaylorMade, Bridgestone, and Nike clubs are all made in the same factory in Taiwan. TaylorMade has the lowest rejection rate which means they have shit quality control. I recently tried their penta ball, however, and was markedly impressed with it.
-Titleist isn't what it used to be.
-Ping's last generation of drivers looked and felt pretty good to me.
-When it comes to drivers, its all about the shaft, the heads are pretty much all the same, center of gravity aside. Finding the right shaft is a vudoo science, don't let anyone tell you differently. When looking for a shaft, find one that puts too little spin on the ball without dropping your ballspeed. Chances are, under the gun, your spin rate will go up.
-If you're going to get a new putter, make sure it is NOT facebalanced and make sure it has grooves.

I played at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels (not successfully professionally) so I have quite a bit of experience under my belt and I'd be more than happy to field anybody's questions.

[AlexWK]

^ I was gonna pick up a set of MP-58's this season. I guess not? Tell me more about irons and the situation down at Mizuno?
Also, what's a face balanced putter?

[TTexan]

Originally Posted by GreenPlease

All nike all the way here, granted two of my friends are on their staff and I get the stuff for free. Actually, three of my friends now that I think of it.

-prototype generation 4 tour head, diamana white shaft, 9.5 bent to 8.5, 44.5"
-generation 3 3wd, diamana white shaft, 15 bent to 14.
-prototype VR irons, tour grind, 0 offset, "standard" lofts and lies, X100 shafts
-prototype VR wedges, custom grind (did it myself). 56/14 bent to 54/12, 60/11 with a custom "C" grind. S300 shafts and a crap load of lead tape
-Nike "oven" putter. Don't know if it's on the shelves yet or not.
-Tour d ball

Honestly, I suck for equipment recommendations. I've been playing blades for so long now. Here's what I do know:

-Stay away from Mizuno. They lost their top engineers about three years ago.
-Roger Cleveland now works for Callaway. He's a legend in the industry. Their ball is pretty good.
-Bridgestone makes some really good stuff.
-TaylorMade, Bridgestone, and Nike clubs are all made in the same factory in Taiwan. TaylorMade has the lowest rejection rate which means they have shit quality control. I recently tried their penta ball, however, and was markedly impressed with it.
-Titleist isn't what it used to be.
-Ping's last generation of drivers looked and felt pretty good to me.
-When it comes to drivers, its all about the shaft, the heads are pretty much all the same, center of gravity aside. Finding the right shaft is a vudoo science, don't let anyone tell you differently. When looking for a shaft, find one that puts too little spin on the ball without dropping your ballspeed. Chances are, under the gun, your spin rate will go up.
-If you're going to get a new putter, make sure it is NOT facebalanced and make sure it has grooves.

I played at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels (not successfully professionally) so I have quite a bit of experience under my belt and I'd be more than happy to field anybody's questions.

Wow, I don't know half the stuff you are talking about, but it sounds nice.

In my bag:

-Taylormade R7 Driver
-Taylormade 3 and 5 Wood
-Taylomade Burner Irons (Haven't had them fitted yet)
-Titleist Vokey 56 Degree Wedge
-Scotty Cameron Studio Putter
-Either Bridgestone E7 or Titleist ProV1x balls

I am in no way a collegiate or professional level player, I have a 16 handicap, but I do enjoy the game very much.

[GOLFFRR]

i have always and will always play titleist everything. For me there is nothing else that compares.

[TTexan]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

i have always and will always play titleist everything. For me there is nothing else that compares.

For some reason I took you for a Callaway type of guy... (sarcasm).

[MontegoGoGoGo]

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Buy used golf balls!

You save more money, so you can play more rounds or drink more beers.

Used Golf Balls


Just sayin'
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[TTexan]

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

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Buy used golf balls!

You save more money, so you can play more rounds or drink more beers.

Used Golf Balls


Just sayin'
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For used balls, those aren't quite as cheap as I thought they'd be.

[MontegoGoGoGo]

What were you expecting them to cost?

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Let me break it down, reeeeeeeeeal propa-like, lol.

Titleist Pro V1 New: $45-$55 depending on where you buy.

Titleist Pro V1 Used: $12-$20 depending on grade

So if you buy New Pro V1s for $50/12, each unit has a price of $4.

The average golfer loses 5 balls per round, or 1 ball every 3-4 holes. 5 balls lost @ $4/ball = $20.

So if you buy Used Pro V1s for $20/12, each unit has a price of $1.70

5 balls lost @ $1.70/ball = $8.50

So you can lose $20 worth of balls per round or $8.50 - that's up to you!

Plus, each new ball is only hit with a driver probably twice before it's lost. (Not including wedges, irons or putters, but drivers and cart paths inflict the most damage) so if you make it through 3 holes with the same ball, you're playing with a used ball anyway.

[scollins]

Recommendation? Don't play golf!! The most aggravating game in the entire world.



But there is always that ONE stinkin' brilliant shot () per round that keeps you coming back for more misery.....

[TTexan]

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

What were you expecting them to cost?

Well I just paid $50 for 3 Dozen Mint (reclaimed) ProV1x's, so something similar.

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Originally Posted by TTexan

Well I just paid $50 for 3 Dozen Mint (reclaimed) ProV1x's, so something similar.

Where did you buy them? I'd like to pick some up too. Did they have any practice/x-outs/logo overruns?

I'd definitely like to pick some up!

[TTexan]

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

Where did you buy them? I'd like to pick some up too. Did they have any practice/x-outs/logo overruns?

I'd definitely like to pick some up!

http://www.knetgolf.com/

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Originally Posted by TTexan

http://www.knetgolf.com/

Could you give me the link to the mint pro v1x that are $16/dz.

I can't find them, it's probably right in front of my face, lol.

Thanks!

[Peanuto]

Montego...Seriously more self repping on the used balls... Can't blame you.

Callaway Diablo Driver and fairways
Callaway Big Bertha Irons 5-P
Cleveland 52, 56, 60
Scotty Cameron California putter

Titleist DT Carry

[TTexan]

http://cgi.ebay.com/36-MINT-AAAAA-TI...item563a29a5ef

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Originally Posted by Peanuto

Montego...Seriously more self repping on the used balls... Can't blame you.

Callaway Diablo Driver and fairways
Callaway Big Bertha Irons 5-P
Cleveland 52, 56, 60
Scotty Cameron California putter

Titleist DT Carry

What in great heaven are you talking about?

[Peanuto]

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

What in great heaven are you talking about?

It's overdue haha. I don't remember one since last summer. Unless I am incorrect with you making a lil on the side in the used golfball biz...

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Oh EBAY, phooey!

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Originally Posted by Peanuto

It's overdue haha. I don't remember one since last summer. Unless I am incorrect with you making a lil on the side in the used golfball biz...

No yeah, it was in my sig, but they made me take it down!

[TTexan]

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

Oh EBAY, phooey!

Yeah, sorry didn't mean to downgrade the link you provided, was not my intention.