Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and why?


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Postby jakovasaurus » Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:31 pm

Corona Man wrote:
jakovasaurus wrote:more reason to bring back the broomsticks.
Clearly wasn't cheating when he's better at putting without it.

#broomsticks4lyf


Whatever does it for you jakovasaurus.... At an amateur level, we should be able to use whatever we like, pretty much. If anyone reckons they go better with a broomstick, that's fine by me. My putting is awful.... it really, honestly is.... But I have resisted the broomstick. No plans to change that any time soon.


My putter and putting sucked. Was too short and I was too shit. Was looking to upgrade, thought a broomstick would be fun to try at least.

Then one day a mate rings me from Drummond and says they have one second hand but in perfect condition.

I said if it's around $100 I'll come have a look.

Was $100 on the dot. Said **** it. Just buy it for me and I'll pay you back.

And I've been happy with my broomstick ever since :)
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby Booney » Thu May 05, 2016 5:06 pm

Me, I'm still using my Peter Senior Pro Simmons from the late 90's.

Having said that, I rarely get more than 6 rounds a year in and always said I'll upgrade when I'm playing once a month. Couldn't justify the expense of a new set if I'm only rolling out a handful of times a year.

Having said that, they still serve me well and an upgraded driver helps with the longer part of the game.

Having said all that, tomorrow is my 5th round for the year, that's once a month for this year and I'm getting closer to selecting a course to join as a member. So I might just be in the market soon.
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby heater31 » Thu May 05, 2016 6:34 pm

Booney wrote:
Having said all that, tomorrow is my 5th round for the year, that's once a month for this year and I'm getting closer to selecting a course to join as a member. So I might just be in the market soon.


@Booney

I sense a round at West Lakes coming up...........let me know...I'll buy you a beer with my bar credit ;)

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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby mickey » Thu May 05, 2016 8:22 pm

You have bar credit left???
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby heater31 » Thu May 05, 2016 8:25 pm

mickey wrote:You have bar credit left???

Yeah I put $50 on it the other week :lol:
I'm sure I read somewhere we get a spotters fee too....
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Postby mickey » Thu May 05, 2016 8:44 pm

I'll make sure i sign the boys up tomorrow then ;)

Now back to topic at hand....

Upgraded my irons about 6-7 months ago to Wilson staff D200s - 3 hybrid, 4-s. A drastic improvement on the old Top Flight players i had.

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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby bennymacca » Thu May 05, 2016 10:43 pm

Back when i used to play poker i splashed out on clubs that i really didnt need, but wanted, and they have served me well

I have the Callaway Razr X Black Driver, 3W and 3h, 4-SW, then i also bought the AW, and a Callaway Jaws 60 degree, and a standardy Odyssey blade style putter.

Love the black finish of them, they will serve me well for a long time yet
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Postby RooShootOhh » Fri May 06, 2016 2:19 pm

Just put my order in for a new buggy.

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Postby Spargo » Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:39 am

Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.
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Postby Banker » Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:08 pm

Spargo wrote:Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.


Just dont get caught out by the lofts!

I'm still struggling with my distances since upgrading to G30. Anyone got any tips for figuring out exactly how far each club carries?
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby heater31 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:10 pm

Banker wrote:
Spargo wrote:Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.


Just dont get caught out by the lofts!

I'm still struggling with my distances since upgrading to G30. Anyone got any tips for figuring out exactly how far each club carries?

Go to the range and hit balls. Fine tune by trial and error during rounds.
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Postby carey » Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:00 pm

Spargo wrote:Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.



Total cost mate?
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby Spargo » Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:11 pm

carey wrote:
Spargo wrote:Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.



Total cost mate?

$3,200 (includes Drummond member discount)
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby bennymacca » Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:07 pm

What's a crossover?
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby Corona Man » Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:13 pm

bennymacca wrote:What's a crossover?

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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby Spargo » Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:49 pm

bennymacca wrote:What's a crossover?

If someone can upload it pls (I'm a luddite) it's much easier than me explaining.
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby bennymacca » Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:57 pm

Spargo wrote:
bennymacca wrote:What's a crossover?

If someone can upload it pls (I'm a luddite) it's much easier than me explaining.


This explains it pretty well

http://www.golfalot.com/equipment-revie ... -3441.aspx
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby Booney » Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:32 pm

heater31 wrote:
Banker wrote:
Spargo wrote:Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.


Just dont get caught out by the lofts!

I'm still struggling with my distances since upgrading to G30. Anyone got any tips for figuring out exactly how far each club carries?

Go to the range and hit balls. Fine tune by trial and error during rounds.


I've always thought -
9 iron 90-110m
8 iron 110-120
7 iron 120-130
6 iron 130-140
5 iron 140-150
4 iron 150-160

Google also suggest these are about right.
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby carey » Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:09 pm

Booney wrote:
heater31 wrote:
Banker wrote:
Spargo wrote:Getting fitted this week for a set of the new Ping G Series, excited is an understatement.


Just dont get caught out by the lofts!

I'm still struggling with my distances since upgrading to G30. Anyone got any tips for figuring out exactly how far each club carries?

Go to the range and hit balls. Fine tune by trial and error during rounds.


I've always thought -
9 iron 90-110m
8 iron 110-120
7 iron 120-130
6 iron 130-140
5 iron 140-150
4 iron 150-160

Google also suggest these are about right.



Certainty depends on the individual player but the above ranges are almost spot on for me Boon.

Although at the 145-150 range I'd rather hit an easy 4 as opposed to a heavy 5, But with this being said it depends on so many things IE; Wind speeds, Elevated green, Wet green, the Lie, Hard green etc etc

I have a mate who hits a 7 iron effortlessly 160-170 and yes it pisses me right off! lol
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Re: Golf equipment: sticks, balls etc. what do you use and w

Postby Corona Man » Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:15 pm

Agree many influencing factors. Play with a bloke who hits his 5 iron - 190 metres. Just stupid long. Still he is off 3 handicap, so he should.
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