Golf Thread

cainer · 22 Feb 2012 at 17:37

fergie128 said:
Ok so here is my bag for 2012. In the spoiler section there is a more in depth look at my gear for anyone interested

dude this is a family forum.. no porn plz!

my bag for 2012 is the same as 1999

Calaway x12 irons, firm flex graphite
Calaway big birtha 3 wood graphite firm flex
Calaway Hawk eye titainium driver 10 degree graphite firm flex
Orlimar Tri-metal driver 7.5 degree graphite regular flex
Cleveland berilium/copper 60 degree lob wedge steel shaft
Scotty Cameron newport Tel3 putter (tiger woods jobbie)
Calaway bag with flick stand
Footjoy brown/white shoes

no pic im affraid but im sure your familiar with that lot

EDIT: just thought, ive not played a full size corse for ~6 years+ and only played a couple of par 3 rounds since then, i bought all that kit brand new over an 18 month period and it cost a fortune.. must try to get out and try to find that bug again

cainer · 24 Feb 2012 at 21:25

hmm, went to the driving range today and swung me big bats for the first time in several years.., took 7 iron, 4 iron, 3 wood and a couple of drivers...

its not like riding a bike is it

lots of slicing today with the odd pull hook, out of 75 balls i reckon i hit 10 at the most online.. but well short of where i was years ago, pretty sure that i didnt get past the 200yrd mark today with the drivers :eek:

kefkef · 24 Feb 2012 at 22:56

Yeah, practice is key. Mind you, watching Rory hitting 350yd 3 woods I don't think I'll ever have the time for that much practice! Haha.

Diggsy · 26 Feb 2012 at 21:48

Guys considering either a new set of the MD Seve Icon Speed Pro 2's or a used set of Cleveland CG16's.

Any advice as to which might be best? Will be using same shafts no matter what one I chose.

Also looking at the new MD Superstrong driver as it seems to be getting good reviews and is a very reasonable price new

booyaka · 27 Feb 2012 at 13:41

Titleist RC-11 Cart Bag ordered.

£92 (10% discount with 247golf today).

Pictures when it arrives with clubs in!

EDIT - Christ - already got dispatch email and tracking details!! Nice work - arriving tomorrow

THE DOC · 27 Feb 2012 at 16:18

Diggsy said:
Guys considering either a new set of the MD Seve Icon Speed Pro 2's or a used set of Cleveland CG16's.

Any advice as to which might be best? Will be using same shafts no matter what one I chose.

Also looking at the new MD Superstrong driver as it seems to be getting good reviews and is a very reasonable price new

I had the clevelands at one point mate really light club

bigger name than MD although i have MD clubc in my bag it would be what feels better to you

I also tried the new driver and didnt personally like it [think the shaft wasnt right for me ]

Diggsy · 27 Feb 2012 at 16:51

THE DOC said:
I had the clevelands at one point mate really light club

bigger name than MD although i have MD clubc in my bag it would be what feels better to you

I also tried the new driver and didnt personally like it [think the shaft wasnt right for me ]

Thanks for the response mate.

I have MD's at the minute (Superstrong Tungsten ti mk2) and quite like the weight and balance, just fancy something new really. Might be better to go with what I know

What was it that you didn't like about the driver? Distance? Accuracy?

THE DOC · 27 Feb 2012 at 18:53

Diggsy said:
Thanks for the response mate.

I have MD's at the minute (Superstrong Tungsten ti mk2) and quite like the weight and balance, just fancy something new really. Might be better to go with what I know

What was it that you didn't like about the driver? Distance? Accuracy?

1st point yes the clevelands are a bit light ,too light for me mate

I juat didnt like the feel of it mate ,i dont think its as good as there original drivers ,if your looking the mizuno mx700 is a belting driver i used that up till a few months ago and it helped me and there cheap now

Diggsy · 27 Feb 2012 at 19:48

Thanks again, appreciate the advice

Kanifee · 28 Feb 2012 at 00:25

Just thought id drop in and say i have my first lesson booked for Wednesday evening, really looking forward to see what the pro says about me and what i can start to take form the lessons.

Played my best ever round 2 weeks ago and broke 100 for the first time finishing the round on 98 strokes, seemed like everything i hit was straight as a die and fairway all the way, made a couple of birdies on some of the hardest holes on the course and finished the round so in love with the game its unreal.....

Fast forward 2 weeks and its like i peaked, everything i do now just fails, cant hit a ball straight or take a drive full stop, ive been playing 5 times a week so think ive drowned my self in the game and am taking a week or two off but its so frustrating! hardest thing about this game is remembering to try and NOT try!

booyaka · 28 Feb 2012 at 09:17

Kanifee said:
finished the round so in love with the game its unreal.....

Fast forward 2 weeks and its like i peaked, everything i do now just fails, cant hit a ball straight or take a drive full stop, ive been playing 5 times a week so think ive drowned my self in the game and am taking a week or two off but its so frustrating! hardest thing about this game is remembering to try and NOT try!

welcome to the last 20 years of my life!

Diggsy · 28 Feb 2012 at 10:33

^+1 to that, I think we've all been there, bloody frustrating game

Diggsy · 28 Feb 2012 at 10:36

Okay I've totally pickled my head with my choices now:

Driver - MD SuperStrong ST or Mizuno MX700, or Callaway FT9 I-Mix or maybe even just grab a Ping G5 with stiff shaft (I drive the ball very high with my current 10.5° regular)

Irons - MD Seve Speed Pro or MD Seve Speed Pro 2 or Cleveland CG16

Hybrid - MD Seve Utility Iron or MD SuperStrong Hybrid or Cleveland Mashie

AAAHHHH!! Help

booyaka · 28 Feb 2012 at 10:38

You need to hit them if possible - without doing that you won't know what suits your game.

Personally I've never got on with mizuno drivers but their irons are a thing of beauty.

Diggsy · 28 Feb 2012 at 10:44

booyaka said:
You need to hit them if possible - without doing that you won't know what suits your game.

Personally I've never got on with mizuno drivers but their irons are a thing of beauty.

Yeah, would love to be able to hit them, but not sure if that's going to be an option. Will see if I can sort something out

Lonewolf · 28 Feb 2012 at 15:42

Kanifee said:
Just thought id drop in and say i have my first lesson booked for Wednesday evening, really looking forward to see what the pro says about me and what i can start to take form the lessons.

Played my best ever round 2 weeks ago and broke 100 for the first time finishing the round on 98 strokes, seemed like everything i hit was straight as a die and fairway all the way, made a couple of birdies on some of the hardest holes on the course and finished the round so in love with the game its unreal.....

Fast forward 2 weeks and its like i peaked, everything i do now just fails, cant hit a ball straight or take a drive full stop, ive been playing 5 times a week so think ive drowned my self in the game and am taking a week or two off but its so frustrating! hardest thing about this game is remembering to try and NOT try!

Played twice last week on a course which is a par 64. I equalled my best ever card (90), but unfortunately, I carded an 11 on the last hole. The second day I carded a 10 on the last. :mad:

kefkef · 28 Feb 2012 at 20:26

I'd steer clear of the muzzy drivers, 3 pro's I know are sponsored by them and get free kit, none of them use their drivers, it's either taylormade or titleist.

Diggsy · 28 Feb 2012 at 20:53

kefkef said:
I'd steer clear of the muzzy drivers, 3 pro's I know are sponsored by them and get free kit, none of them use their drivers, it's either taylormade or titleist.

Thanks for the tip. Funny I just spoke to a friend who said they weren't great too. Looks like I'll maybe give the MD a shot, or look for an R9 or similar.

I've been offered a new set of the MD Seve Speed Pro irons (4-SW) with True Temper steel shafts and a MD SuperStrong ST driver for £240 delivered - I think that's pretty damn good tbh, very tempted to just go for it.

I could then add something like a Cleveland Mashie 18° hybrid to complete the set for £300 all in

booyaka · 28 Feb 2012 at 22:02

Diggsy said:
Thanks for the tip. Funny I just spoke to a friend who said they weren't great too. Looks like I'll maybe give the MD a shot, or look for an R9 or similar.

I've been offered a new set of the MD Seve Speed Pro irons (4-SW) with True Temper steel shafts and a MD SuperStrong ST driver for £240 delivered - I think that's pretty damn good tbh, very tempted to just go for it.

I could then add something like a Cleveland Mashie 18° hybrid to complete the set for £300 all in

consider having a look at local pro shop or american golf places for 2nd hand stuff. There is usually a fair amount of stuff that people have hit once or twice and then got rid off etc

Diggsy · 28 Feb 2012 at 22:08

booyaka said:
consider having a look at local pro shop or american golf places for 2nd hand stuff. There is usually a fair amount of stuff that people have hit once or twice and then got rid off etc

Yeah, will take a look in my local AG later this week. Just bit the bullet and bought a Mashie 18° hybrid for £70 delivered from Online Golf. Aparently it's a great club - here's hoping

They only had the stiff shaft (Miyazaki) but I think that'll be fine for me on a hybrid, and I was considering changing my driver over to stiff anyway, so I guess this can be the guinea pig