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Sukh said:
Gap wedge/ Lob wedge.

How useful would you say they are, and do you think it is worth buying them if you are a reasonably high handicapper?
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For the gap wedge It all really depends on your setup, you would have to look at what sort of degrees loft you have between your pitching wedge and your sand wedge. For example my pitching wedge is 47 degrees and my sand wedge is 54 degrees so to put a gap wedge in between those two clubs is hardly worth it, whereas if you have a modern set with a pitching wedge that is 45 degrees and a sandwedge that's 56 degrees then it could well be beneficial to get maybe a 50 degree gap wedge.

It also depends on where you play, I used to carry a 47 degree PW, 51 degree GW, 56 degree SW and 60 degree LW at my old course, as it was fairly short and I didn't need as many long irons woods etc. Now at my new course I have dropped the GW which has been replaced with my 3 iron and put a 54 degree SW in the bag as it is a far longer course.

I'm not sure how beneficial having either clubs are when you're still a high handicapper, it could just complicate things further. Maybe get used to your current clubs first before considering more wedges. You can do more or less everything still with just the PW and SW.
 
I was thinking that I would get the Gap wedge as my SW is 56 and PW 48 and with the bounce on the sand wedge makes hitting shots harder and the GW would obviously have lower bounce and grind.

Its more the LW, other than getting a lot of air in short space what use is it? I think its too early for a LW. But I can get a matching set of mizuno wedges (although it will be [chrome 52] [black nickel 56] [chrome 60]) for the price of a single one from American Golf (£80).
 
Tbh I always used my PW over my Gap wedge, even when I had the gap wedge in the bag! The lob wedge does come in handy at times when you have to get up and over a greenside bunker quickly with minimal roll. But if you can get those Mizunos at that price then I'd say go for it. They're good wedges and you can do some experimenting of your own and see which one's you like to use most.
 
As has already been said, the lob wedge is a very handy club to have in the bag. I maybe only use it twice in a round, but those 2 times it proves invaluable, as the other wedges just don't have enough loft.

It is a little bit more difficult to hit than the other wedges, but a lot of it is confidence. I wouldn't go to a course without my lob wedge to be honest.

I'm looking at replacing all of my wedges (PW, SW and LW) with the Norman Drew MD wedges, as they have a lot less bounce, and will really help with tight lies, especially on links type courses. They are also said to create more spin than the Vokeys, which is no mean feat.
 
One club I have taken a liking to is the Chipper!

Used my brothers the other day, first shot with it was about a foot off a sloping green, the chipper gave a perfect wee lift, landed about 4 inches into the green rolled with the slope perfectly in and I was so chuffed!

Definitely handy for the Putter/PW dilemma time! :)
 
Thats good then :)

Can't find much info, but assuming they'll be waterproof-ish and hopefully pretty comfortable, but that should go without saying? :)

Now to decide what size I am :p my babysmall feet seem to fluctuate between 7-8 typical!
 
What loft does that chipper have?
I am of the opinion that they are useless, as i'm sure you will find that a 7 iron will share the same loft as the specialised chipper so you are better of learning to use it correctly and save a space in the bag for something else :)

Each to their own though.
 
Not sure offhand on the chipper, and its in the car boot and I'm in a lazy mood (Back to work tomorrow after 7 weeks off!)

I seriously found the chipper to be an awesome little tool though :)
 
Is it weighted quite low down so it doesn't dig in?

Also you can get 2009 Footjoy AQL which are a much better shoe for £37.50 delivered on ebay, probably worth the extra money considering the quality.
 
Regarding shoes, I had a pair of Footjoy Greenjoys and found they cracked really badly across the toe and my feet were getting very wet in them after only a few months use.

This time around I went for Nike, and they are great. Every bit as comfortable if not more so, and my feet have been bone dry in them, even last week when it poured on us!! And only £40 into the bargain.

I would recommend the Nike range to anyone, but you would be best to call into a shop and try them on first, as the first pair of Nike I tried on were far too narrow fitting for me.
 
Played a full round with my mates brand new Cobra Speed LD driver today.

The head is absolutely huge! Everytime i hit it the ball was flyers dead straight and 250 yards+. Meant to be the loudest driver in golf but it isnt too loud but has a really nice. The pictures i saw before did not do it justice at all, its a beauty! Head is just a tad to big for my liking but apart from that its brilliant and only 70 quid! I'd definatly recommend it!
 
Just got in from my regular sunday morning round.

Shot a gross 78 on a par 70 course. Not bad for an 18 handicapper a net 60!

How's everyone else done this weekend?
 
Diggsy said:
Regarding shoes, I had a pair of Footjoy Greenjoys and found they cracked really badly across the toe and my feet were getting very wet in them after only a few months use.
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How many rounds did you play with them before they cracked?
I'm sure you know you bought the cheapest of the range, I've heard nothing but praise for the AQL or DryJoys, and although more expensive I love my pair, feel really comfortable :)
 
pull2808 said:
Just got in from my regular sunday morning round.

Shot a gross 78 on a par 70 course. Not bad for an 18 handicapper a net 60!

How's everyone else done this weekend?
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Great score, well done.
Not playing this weekend, although i am taking part in Weston Golf Week, i'm taking time off work and playing on Monday, Tues, Wed, Fri and Saturday :D
 
Went to the range today for the first in around 4 weeks since i kept slicing it right about 45degree's each shot!

Well, it wasn't brilliant, it was quite bad. I KNOW i have to roll my hands over, but its just soo hard to get used to!

I'm ment to be playing on friday as well!
 
Sukh said:
How many rounds did you play with them before they cracked?
I'm sure you know you bought the cheapest of the range, I've heard nothing but praise for the AQL or DryJoys, and although more expensive I love my pair, feel really comfortable :)
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Yeah I know they were a cheaper pair, but they still cost £40 at the time, the same as my Nikes, which are an aweful lot better.

The FJ's cracked after about 5 rounds. Not great. I will never buy a pair with no stitching along the toe area ever again. I think that's why they cracked, lack of support.
 
Andr3w said:
Went to the range today for the first in around 4 weeks since i kept slicing it right about 45degree's each shot!

Well, it wasn't brilliant, it was quite bad. I KNOW i have to roll my hands over, but its just soo hard to get used to!

I'm ment to be playing on friday as well!
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Never worry about rolling your hands over for now, just make sure you are making a proper turn away from the ball and stop trying to hit it, let the club do the work.

I just had a lesson last week because of my recent slicing issues. 3 tips from my pro...

1 - less tension in the left arm. Mine was poker straight, and was causing my shoulder turn to be poor. My right arm was actually being forced too far behind my body, causing an outside in swing path.

2 - make the swing a little (not a lot) more upright. I had got very flat.

3 - at address, set the clubhead approx 3" behind the ball (which should be just inside your front foot), and ignore the ball. This helps you stay behind it and makes you hit it on the up. Oh and if you're using a deep faced driver, make sure you tee it high enough (should be half the ball above the head at address). Lower teeing doesn't help with slicing either.

Hope these help you out. Oh and always try to finish full and as high as possible. One of the worst habits I have is that I stop myself from finishing the swing, which usually causes a nasty push or fade and I end up jarring my back too.

Also, try to watch yourself in a mirror and make sure you aren't too fast with your hip turn on the downswing. If you get the hips around way too fast, then your arms are lagging behind and you will almost always slice it.
 
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