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Got myself a new set of R7 XD irons over the weekend. Fantastic flight and distance and very forgivable :rock:
Never been a fan of Taylor Made, I had one of the Burner Bubbles when they first came out(i was about 15). The day before the Chesire Boys Open I was going out for a practice round, on the first tee, I made a couple of practice swings before I heard this crack, i looked at the club, and along the shaft just below the bubble, it was snapped. I had to play the next day with my 3 wood and it blew a fucking gale, I had a fucking mare and vowed never to use Taylor Made again.
I don't play as much as I should but here are my current set of clubs.......
King Cobra Driver - 9.0dergree Stiff Shaft
http://www.easygolf.co.uk/acatalog/Cobra370.JPG
Titleist strong 3 wood with stiff steel shaft - quality club
http://www.austads.com/austads/assets/product_images/PABBIAJNKHKJJJBA.jpg
Ping ISI irons - Nickel - Had these a while but absoloultly love Ping Irons
http://valueguide.pga.com/images/Ping/irons/isi_nickel_large.jpg
Mizuno 60degree Lob Wedge
http://www.golfexperten.dk/Graphics/Products/77_m.jpg
Ping Anser Scottsdale - Nickel - best putter ever made
http://valueguide.pga.com/images/Ping/putters/scottsdale_anser_large.jpg
Was looking at customizing the Ping G5 (4-SW) but it costs too bloddy much. Very good clubs though. How's the King Cobra driver? I'm using an ancient driver, Big Bertha Warbird, need to upgrade.
Cobra driver is quality, I got one of the first ones out in the UK a few years ago. I went to a driving range/american golf shop somewhere near chester looking for a driver. Was trying out the usual, Callaway ERC, Titleist, Taylor made etc then the pro came out and watched me for a bit, gave me a few tips etc and I said none of the drivers took my fancy, he came out with the usual sales techinque "I might have something in the back that interests you". Anyway he brought out this driver and for the moment I held it knew i was the one. I rip it now and it easily added 20 more yds on average.
It might not work for everyone tho, whats important in golf is you find the club thats you feel most comfortable with.
Where bouts you from, there is a golf warehouse near chester (one of the retail estates places, sealand or something like that) Anyway they sell loads of stuff there and a hell a lot cheaper than anywhere else I've been. Not entirely sure how they get it all but I'm assured it is legal. Just.
They have an impressive range of drivers to choose from, if it accesible to you I highly recommend it, you will get a very good driver for about £150
Any other non golfers look at the title and say -
"Its spelt Tailor Made fool!........."
:p
Any other non golfers look at the title and say -
"Its spelt Tailor Made fool!........."
:p
:haha:
We pay a bit more for golf equipment here in Spore as compared to USA and UK. Whenever there is a warehouse clearance sale, its usually the older models that they try to get rid off.
The local distributor for Cleveland in Spore tried to sell me the iron set and there was a price variation between the American vs. Japenese specifications. The Jap specs costs about 30% more because they are using NS Pro steel which is lighter and not as stiff as normal steel shafts.
Cobra driver is quality, I got one of the first ones out in the UK a few years ago. I went to a driving range/american golf shop somewhere near chester looking for a driver. Was trying out the usual, Callaway ERC, Titleist, Taylor made etc then the pro came out and watched me for a bit, gave me a few tips etc and I said none of the drivers took my fancy, he came out with the usual sales techinque "I might have something in the back that interests you". Anyway he brought out this driver and for the moment I held it knew i was the one. I rip it now and it easily added 20 more yds on average.
It might not work for everyone tho, whats important in golf is you find the club thats you feel most comfortable with.
I'm very good with the driver and prefer the 3 wood. Looking at hybrids. Do they help in game improvement. I need all the help I can get :p
Where's Shaggy? He used to play competitively if I remember correctly.
Where you expecting to read about bespoke irons for your house like these drawings
http://www.pauldoeman.com/drawings/iron/thumbnails/iron_drawing_001.jpg
http://www.pauldoeman.com/drawings/iron/thumbnails/iron_drawing_007.jpg
I'm very good with the driver and prefer the 3 wood. Looking at hybrids. Do they help in game improvement. I need all the help I can get :p
Where's Shaggy? He used to play competitively if I remember correctly.
HAHA Shaggy :crackoff: , I'm your man. I've played since I was 12, Have been a member of a private golf club for over 10 years. Got my handicap down to 6 when I was eighteen, but went off to uni so played a lot less. I have played in county events, represented my club in national events. Plus played some of the best courses around including Royal Liverpool(hoylake) many times, the belfry, Old Course St Andrews.
:crackoff:
ok your from singapore, can't help you with cheap clubs there :D
HAHA Shaggy :crackoff: , I'm your man. I've played since I was 12, Have been a member of a private golf club for over 10 years. Got my handicap down to 6 when I was eighteen, but went off to uni so played a lot less. I have played in county events, represented my club in national events. Plus played some of the best courses around including Royal Liverpool(hoylake) many times, the belfry, Old Course St Andrews.
:crackoff:
respectshakey :handshake:
When you say Hybrid drivers - do mean something between a driver and 3wd with say a loft of about 13degrees?
When you say Hybrid drivers - do mean something between a driver and 3wd with say a loft of about 13degrees?
I just re-read my post re drivers. I meant to say that i'm crap with drivers and prefer the 3 wood. Hybrid is like a rescue club, replaces 2 and/or 3 iron.
Loft is anywhere from 18 to 21 degrees I think.
Where's Shaggy? He used to play competitively if I remember correctly.
Spits tea over monitor.
ah right a rescue club, yeah I'd highly recommend them to anyone, espically if you struggle with your long irons(mainly in the rough). If you have got a strong swing/or fast clubhead at impact you can make do with out. But if you struggle hitting 3/4 iron over 190yds from the rough then these clubs can seriously help. An easy swing and you will find drilling the ball out of the rough now problem. What loft you want is your own prefernce, you need to get the right balance throughout your set, ie I have a 9degree driver and a strong 3wood, therefore there is a huge gap between my 3wood and 3 iron, so I'd go for about 18/19 degrees.
Despite me slagging taylor made off, imo they make the best rescue clubs - this one in particular - couple of years old but definatly the best style/design and easiest to use - will prob be very cheap now too.
http://www.golfgods.com/images/products/lg/golfgods_1864_5230616.jpg
ah right a rescue club, yeah I'd highly recommend them to anyone, espically if you struggle with your long irons(mainly in the rough). If you have got a strong swing/or fast clubhead at impact you can make do with out. But if you struggle hitting 3/4 iron over 190yds from the rough then these clubs can seriously help. An easy swing and you will find drilling the ball out of the rough now problem. What loft you want is your own prefernce, you need to get the right balance throughout your set, ie I have a 9degree driver and a strong 3wood, therefore there is a huge gap between my 3wood and 3 iron, so I'd go for about 18/19 degrees.
Despite me slagging taylor made off, imo they make the best rescue clubs - this one in particular - couple of years old but definatly the best style/design and easiest to use - will prob be very cheap now too.
http://www.golfgods.com/images/products/lg/golfgods_1864_5230616.jpg
This is the rescue club that I am looking for. Trying to get a used club from a 2nd hand dealer.
Taylor Made aren't that bad. My first iron set was the 200 series. Did the job but could be a lot more forgiving. Tried the Cleveland CG4, Launcher, Launcher LP, Big Bertha Fusion, Nickent and Marumans before settling on the
R7. Thanks for the advise, I'd better head off home in-case the boss thinks I'm actually working and gives me some last minute work to do.
haha sound -yeah if you can get one i'd get that one.
Competitively? Hmmm. To a point. I can’t compare with PTP at all. My golf CV was pretty good when I was 14, but I decided to give up the game to concentrate on drugs, booze and women. It was a wise choice too.
Just back into it though and ultimately I’m gonna be on the lookout for some new clubs given that I’m currently having to use the same rusty clubs I used in 1991.
Any suggestions fellas?
Mumsafan
02-10-06, 02:04 PM
My son plays with Pings. He loves them! He's nearly due for a bigger set but am struggling cos he wants Pings again. He might have to have ladies which will no doubt piss him off.
Competitively? Hmmm. To a point. I can’t compare with PTP at all. My golf CV was pretty good when I was 14, but I decided to give up the game to concentrate on drugs, booze and women. It was a wise choice too.
Just back into it though and ultimately I’m gonna be on the lookout for some new clubs given that I’m currently having to use the same rusty clubs I used in 1991.
Any suggestions fellas?
Do you play scratch shaggy?
Do I play OFF scratch? Do I balls. My old man plays off 1 though.
Do I play OFF scratch? Do I balls. My old man plays off 1 though.
It's intimidating for me to start up again cause the highest my mates play off is 16 :grr:
Nice balls pun ;)
My son plays with Pings. He loves them! He's nearly due for a bigger set but am struggling cos he wants Pings again. He might have to have ladies which will no doubt piss him off.
get one's with pink grips for the poor fella
HAHA Shaggy :crackoff: , I'm your man. I've played since I was 12, Have been a member of a private golf club for over 10 years. Got my handicap down to 6 when I was eighteen, but went off to uni so played a lot less. I have played in county events, represented my club in national events. Plus played some of the best courses around including Royal Liverpool(hoylake) many times, the belfry, Old Course St Andrews.
:crackoff:
Fancy playing oop North in my neck of the woods (no pun intended)?
Never seen the appeal of walking around a manicured field.
Mumsafan
02-10-06, 10:24 PM
get one's with pink grips for the poor fella
:whatever:
Competitively? Hmmm. To a point. I can’t compare with PTP at all. My golf CV was pretty good when I was 14, but I decided to give up the game to concentrate on drugs, booze and women. It was a wise choice too.
Just back into it though and ultimately I’m gonna be on the lookout for some new clubs given that I’m currently having to use the same rusty clubs I used in 1991.
Any suggestions fellas?
This is from Golf Digests Hot List (2006)
Game Improvement
Adams Idea a2
Callaway X-18
Callaway Big Bertha Fusion
Cleveland CG4
Cobra 3100I/H
Mizuno MX-900
Nickent 3DX
Nike Slingshot Tour
Ping i5
Ping G5
TaylorMade r7 XD
Players Irons (Little or no offset, shorter blade length and relatively thin top line)
Bridgestone J33 Forged Cavity
Callaway X-Tour
Cleveland CG2
MacGregor V-Foil Forged M675
Mizuno MP-60
Nike Pro Combo Tour
Ping S59 Tour
TaylorMade rac LT
Titleist 735.CM
There is another category for Super Game Improvement Irons but I don't think that your wld need it.
http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/index.ssf?/equipment/gd200602hotlistirons.html
My son plays with Pings. He loves them! He's nearly due for a bigger set but am struggling cos he wants Pings again. He might have to have ladies which will no doubt piss him off.
Pings have the custom option and they are bloody expensive. Once you have them customized it wld be difficult to resell or trade-in.
Most major brands normally have test drive sessions. Let him try other brands for feel. Pings are good but there are other off the shelf brands that are just as good and wld cost quite a lot less.
Mumsafan
03-10-06, 09:03 AM
Pings have the custom option and they are bloody expensive. Once you have them customized it wld be difficult to resell or trade-in.
Most major brands normally have test drive sessions. Let him try other brands for feel. Pings are good but there are other off the shelf brands that are just as good and wld cost quite a lot less.
The fact that one of my major clients is a golf pro means I don't pay full whack anyway :D And the lad is paying half himself so I can't really complain about cost.
Good character training for your lad, making him pay half :)
I allegedly received a 30% discount for my set. I don't believe it :shake:
Red_Polo
03-10-06, 12:31 PM
Never seen the appeal of walking around a manicured field.
You don't understand the appeal of golf, football, rugby, grasscourt tennis, cricket, hockey, or lacrosse? Sheesh :crackoff:
You don't understand the appeal of golf, football, rugby, grasscourt tennis, cricket, hockey, or lacrosse? Sheesh :crackoff:
But aks him about third-rate pop acts and he'll go all goosebumbly :crackoff:
Woman i tells ya!
I'd have been shot if I been caught walking around the football or rugby pitch....
Couldn't give a shit about Cricket, hockey or even lacrosse... :)
Mumsafan
03-10-06, 02:42 PM
They are slightly more interesting than walking up hills and mountains though
Not for me they aren't! :) ;)
Got myself a new set of R7 XD irons over the weekend. Fantastic flight and distance and very forgivable :rock:
Never been a fan of Taylor Made, and Ping haven't appealed to me over the years either.
I play with Wilson Deep Red Fat Shafts - have done so for over 4 years now, and I've found them very forgiving and my iron play has improved since using them. I play off 10 these days but I don't get to play that often - I've joined the local club (Aberystwyth Golf Club) each year (apart from last year) but have only played one competition this year. I used to play every week when I first joined (about 15 years ago) for about 10 years solid but I've not played much regular golf these past few years. Marriage and a kid does that to you - I must start getting out of the house more and onto the golf course for a change.
I currently use a Nike driver (can't remember off hand which one), and although I struggled to hit a driver well about 10 years ago once you find the driver that suits you you can't go wrong - but it's a matter of finding clubs that suits your swing and game I suppose. I have a very shallow swing and don't get much height in my shots but it helps in dry weather as it runs all day! ;)
Competitively? Hmmm. To a point. I can’t compare with PTP at all. My golf CV was pretty good when I was 14, but I decided to give up the game to concentrate on drugs, booze and women. It was a wise choice too.
Just back into it though and ultimately I’m gonna be on the lookout for some new clubs given that I’m currently having to use the same rusty clubs I used in 1991.
Any suggestions fellas?
Mizuno Mp60's:rock: best forged clubhead you can get, soft as butter.:jizz:
http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/greenfil/pic3/mizuno-2006-mp-60-ir-0041.jpg
i would highly recommend getting a new driver Shaggy.....the technology has changed dramatically in drivers recently. The new Titleist drivers are very very nice.
I have always liked the mizuno blades that they have done over the years - but if I was going to get a set of blades I'd go for
http://www.golf4leftees.com/images/T690MB.jpg
A superb set of irons, great look and feel - also the model no. 690 MB - (my initials are MB) When they first came out and not my many people had heard/seen them, I was going to get a set and blag to everyone that I'd had them custom made with my initials stamped in!!!:D
I have always liked the mizuno blades that they have done over the years - but if I was going to get a set of blades I'd go for
http://www.golf4leftees.com/images/T690MB.jpg
A superb set of irons, great look and feel - also the model no. 690 MB - (my initials are MB) When they first came out and not my many people had heard/seen them, I was going to get a set and blag to everyone that I'd had them custom made with my initials stamped in!!!:D
yeah a mate of mine ahs a set of those....very nice also.
Im a big fan of Mizzy's though, they feel good and look good, and you know they will perform.;)
As a side note i have a pretty much brand new Cobra F-Speed driver for sale if anyone here would like it send me a pm for pics etc. It was my main driver for a few months, until i scored a Nike SQ tour with a $500 shaft all for $400.:rock: , which is now safely numero uno. The thing is a beast.
chewyuk
03-10-06, 06:20 PM
Never been a fan of Taylor Made, and Ping haven't appealed to me over the years either.
I play with Wilson Deep Red Fat Shafts - have done so for over 4 years now, and I've found them very forgiving and my iron play has improved since using them. I play off 10 these days but I don't get to play that often - I've joined the local club (Aberystwyth Golf Club) each year (apart from last year) but have only played one competition this year. I used to play every week when I first joined (about 15 years ago) for about 10 years solid but I've not played much regular golf these past few years. Marriage and a kid does that to you - I must start getting out of the house more and onto the golf course for a change.
I currently use a Nike driver (can't remember off hand which one), and although I struggled to hit a driver well about 10 years ago once you find the driver that suits you you can't go wrong - but it's a matter of finding clubs that suits your swing and game I suppose. I have a very shallow swing and don't get much height in my shots but it helps in dry weather as it runs all day! ;)
Yeah I use Deep Red Fat Shafts as well. Found it's also given me extra yardage, so that screwed up my game for a while, as my distance went to pieces..
Mizuno Mp60's:rock: best forged clubhead you can get, soft as butter.:jizz:
http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/greenfil/pic3/mizuno-2006-mp-60-ir-0041.jpg
i would highly recommend getting a new driver Shaggy.....the technology has changed dramatically in drivers recently. The new Titleist drivers are very very nice.
Hehe...I've got a newer driver. I get all my old man's hand-me-downs as far as woods go. Got a Callaway Big Bertha! 10 degree I think. I won't be changing that though, I hit the cnut miles! :rock:
Never been a fan of Taylor Made, and Ping haven't appealed to me over the years either.
I play with Wilson Deep Red Fat Shafts - have done so for over 4 years now, and I've found them very forgiving and my iron play has improved since using them. I play off 10 these days but I don't get to play that often - I've joined the local club (Aberystwyth Golf Club) each year (apart from last year) but have only played one competition this year. I used to play every week when I first joined (about 15 years ago) for about 10 years solid but I've not played much regular golf these past few years. Marriage and a kid does that to you - I must start getting out of the house more and onto the golf course for a change.
I currently use a Nike driver (can't remember off hand which one), and although I struggled to hit a driver well about 10 years ago once you find the driver that suits you you can't go wrong - but it's a matter of finding clubs that suits your swing and game I suppose. I have a very shallow swing and don't get much height in my shots but it helps in dry weather as it runs all day! ;)
At least you get to play a fair bit. I've got two very young kids so its pretty difficult to spent 6 - 7 hours on the course on weekends regularly. I try to go to the driving range 2 or 3x a week with my son. I now play 2x a month and its on a 9-hole course , 1st flight so that I still have the rest of the day with the family. I try to play 18-holes once a month on weekeday and have to use my annual leave for this. Playing conditions in Spore this time of the year is hazardous, heavy lightning activity and play gets suspended / stopped quite frequently.
I have always liked the mizuno blades that they have done over the years - but if I was going to get a set of blades I'd go for
http://www.golf4leftees.com/images/T690MB.jpg
A superb set of irons, great look and feel - also the model no. 690 MB - (my initials are MB) When they first came out and not my many people had heard/seen them, I was going to get a set and blag to everyone that I'd had them custom made with my initials stamped in!!!:D
They are a superb set. Unfortunately I can't play using blades, yet.
Yeah I use Deep Red Fat Shafts as well. Found it's also given me extra yardage, so that screwed up my game for a while, as my distance went to pieces..
I noticed the extra yardage too when I changed to the Deep Red - my old clubs has the smaller heads on them so the bigger sweet spot made a big difference and gave me much more confidence to go for shots.
At least you get to play a fair bit. I've got two very young kids so its pretty difficult to spent 6 - 7 hours on the course on weekends regularly. I try to go to the driving range 2 or 3x a week with my son. I now play 2x a month and its on a 9-hole course , 1st flight so that I still have the rest of the day with the family. I try to play 18-holes once a month on weekeday and have to use my annual leave for this. Playing conditions in Spore this time of the year is hazardous, heavy lightning activity and play gets suspended / stopped quite frequently.
I suppose if I really wanted to go for a few holes I could every so often but most of the time I just can't be bothered. If I join next year I must make more of an effort to get out on the course as there's no better feeling that being out there and hitting great shots!
Mumsafan
04-10-06, 01:03 PM
At least you get to play a fair bit. I've got two very young kids so its pretty difficult to spent 6 - 7 hours on the course on weekends regularly.
Never stopped my husband. Maybe that's why he's my ex! :D
Mumsafan
04-10-06, 07:08 PM
He's failed his putting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:miffed: One mark off! He has passed the whole Academy level because he got full marks on the other disciplines but his putting had improved! He is gutted! One fuckin mark!
Sorry for the rant
Never stopped my husband. Maybe that's why he's my ex! :D
Thanks, now I know what to do to get rid of the mrs if she nags too much.
Mumsafan
05-10-06, 11:45 AM
Thanks, now I know what to do to get rid of the mrs if she nags too much.
:haha:
Neil Young
05-10-06, 11:53 AM
A superb set of irons, great look and feel - also the model no. 690 MB - (my initials are MB) When they first came out and not my many people had heard/seen them, I was going to get a set and blag to everyone that I'd had them custom made with my initials stamped in!!!:D
Biscan-alert, Biscan-alert!
I don't know what I'm doing reading this thread - golf's a really tedious game to me and this arcane discussion about equipment is like listening to hi-fi bores go on about tweeters and rumble filters. It's strangely hypnotic though.
:confused:
Maestro
05-10-06, 01:53 PM
What kind of tweeters do you have Neil?
Neil Young
05-10-06, 02:11 PM
What kind of tweeters do you have Neil?
Cheeky. :D
Learning to play Golf is one of the things on my list of things to do that has been sitting unticked for about 4 years now. part of the problem is that I need a starter set and haven't got a clue what to get. If anyone can throw a few recommendations in they would be gratefully recieved.
Mumsafan
08-10-06, 04:30 PM
He's failed his putting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:miffed: One mark off! He has passed the whole Academy level because he got full marks on the other disciplines but his putting had improved! He is gutted! One fuckin mark!
Sorry for the rant
He's allowed to retake it. Yay!! :D
He's allowed to retake it. Yay!! :D
Good news.
Learning to play Golf is one of the things on my list of things to do that has been sitting unticked for about 4 years now. part of the problem is that I need a starter set and haven't got a clue what to get. If anyone can throw a few recommendations in they would be gratefully recieved.
Cleveland Launchers LP. Good set to start out with. New set approx US$290
(3-PW)
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