Soldato
I enjoyed breaking 90 more than I did 80 was an awesome feeling!
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hey guys, went into GolfClubs4Cash today, and ended doing a swap outright, so was hassle free. There is a "fairly" big stone chip of some sort, it looks worse in the photo, so i took it..but the more i think about it, its at the impact point, right in the heel of the club.
do i return it for a different one? or should I seek advice from American Golf when I go to collect my clubs (hopefully tomorrow I get the call). And see what they think??
Quick photo.
do i return it for a different one? or should I seek advice from American Golf when I go to collect my clubs (hopefully tomorrow I get the call). And see what they think??
Quick photo.
Soldato
So I've done a thing.
As mentioned the other day the one club I regret selling was my LTDx LS driver.
So I have found a mint one off GolfClubs4Cash. 9deg head with x-stiff shaft which matched what I had.
Delivered today so up the range I went to use the QC Launch monitors at Hagley.
Now my driver swing hasn't been great as lost confidence with my TSR but once I got into the grove results were as follows.
TSR:
Carry 246av. Total 257av. Ball Speed 142mph av. Spin 2880av.
LTDx:
Carry 258av. Total 276av. Ball Speed 145.9av. Spin 2180av
With a decent hit I managed to carry 270+ with the Cobra. My TSR gets no where near that
Now I need to mess with loft settings etc but this was all in standard form but instantly confidence and feel just oozed through.
So undecided what to do until I actually go out on the course and try it but my regret of selling it originally was right
As mentioned the other day the one club I regret selling was my LTDx LS driver.
So I have found a mint one off GolfClubs4Cash. 9deg head with x-stiff shaft which matched what I had.
Delivered today so up the range I went to use the QC Launch monitors at Hagley.
Now my driver swing hasn't been great as lost confidence with my TSR but once I got into the grove results were as follows.
TSR:
Carry 246av. Total 257av. Ball Speed 142mph av. Spin 2880av.
LTDx:
Carry 258av. Total 276av. Ball Speed 145.9av. Spin 2180av
With a decent hit I managed to carry 270+ with the Cobra. My TSR gets no where near that
Now I need to mess with loft settings etc but this was all in standard form but instantly confidence and feel just oozed through.
So undecided what to do until I actually go out on the course and try it but my regret of selling it originally was right
Soldato
LTDx - chefs kiss - love mine.
Tweaking the TSR to get the spin down a bit and you'll find there's very little in them....
Spin number on the LTDx looks good - anything around the 2200/2300/2400 is ideal with driver.... The 2800/2900 with TSR basically means it's spinning up a little too much and hence the shorter carry...
But if it's a confidence thing and you can't tweak the TSR to get the spin down a bit, then go with with suits you best...And what feels best...
Well, went to collect my set that were regripped, the good news is they feel lovely and more confidence inspiring now..
The bad news is, they said that I shouldnt accept the driving iron in the condition its in, so sending that back and will hold get a refund, sticking with my hybrid / 5 iron for now.
The bad news is, they said that I shouldnt accept the driving iron in the condition its in, so sending that back and will hold get a refund, sticking with my hybrid / 5 iron for now.
Soldato
yeah I have tweaked my driver several times but it's started to not suit me anymore. I have got a couple lessons which my GF has got for myself so will see what happens after this as it's done on trackman.
But out of Curiosity I contacted Golfclubs4cash for a quote on my TSR3 complete with Velocore Blue Stiff shaft and they offered me £240
yeah I have tweaked my driver several times but it's started to not suit me anymore. I have got a couple lessons which my GF has got for myself so will see what happens after this as it's done on trackman.
But out of Curiosity I contacted Golfclubs4cash for a quote on my TSR3 complete with Velocore Blue Stiff shaft and they offered me £240
stick old shaft in it if you still have it... sell the Velocore on ebay seperate
Soldato
I don't. it came custom with the velocore attached. I'll see how my lessons go first before selling if I do
Just did a solo round and for a couple of reasons I decided to just use a 7 Iron, and after the first green a putter too 
Actually did really quite well, did it once before ages ago, at the time because my iron striking was terrible but I found it interesting having to be a bit creative with the shots but don't think I scored all that well, today I shot 43 so +8 which is about to my handicap iirc
Last week I did a few solo rounds and shot 45-47 using a full (-ish) bag of clubs so to do better today with just 2 clubs is amusing, think it shows the value in actually being focussed on the game rather than just going through the motions.
Worst hole I think was the 8th, although partially because I tried something I haven't really got in the bag. Sharp dogleg left par 4 where usually I take an 8 iron max, often just a 7 iron, and try to draw it a bit around the corner. Today I tried to hit a massive hook and although it turned a bit it just went too far forwards and not far enough left so ran out of fairway and into the rough. Still got a 6 so not terrible really.
Actually did really quite well, did it once before ages ago, at the time because my iron striking was terrible but I found it interesting having to be a bit creative with the shots but don't think I scored all that well, today I shot 43 so +8 which is about to my handicap iirc
Last week I did a few solo rounds and shot 45-47 using a full (-ish) bag of clubs so to do better today with just 2 clubs is amusing, think it shows the value in actually being focussed on the game rather than just going through the motions.
Worst hole I think was the 8th, although partially because I tried something I haven't really got in the bag. Sharp dogleg left par 4 where usually I take an 8 iron max, often just a 7 iron, and try to draw it a bit around the corner. Today I tried to hit a massive hook and although it turned a bit it just went too far forwards and not far enough left so ran out of fairway and into the rough. Still got a 6 so not terrible really.
Soldato
Well it's official - down to single digits. Round of 78 gave me a handicap cut to 9.8 
Close enough, but that'll do!
For some reason I tend to play better in the winter..
Close enough, but that'll do!For some reason I tend to play better in the winter..
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Cut my winter carry to down to 6 clubs:
Driver
7w
7i
PW
SW
Putter
So much better for carrying and relaxed playing.
Driver
7w
7i
PW
SW
Putter
So much better for carrying and relaxed playing.
Soldato
Driving rain for the last two weekends and being dark at 3:30 have meant I haven’t played for over two weeks, very fed up of the weather now 
Roll on February, in Australia for 8 weeks and going to see how many rounds I can sneak in without the girlfriend realising
Roll on February, in Australia for 8 weeks and going to see how many rounds I can sneak in without the girlfriend realising
Soldato
Out of interest what clubs did you take out - trying to work out your gapping on those choices
I did manage to win my courses 3 club challenge last year which they do each boxing day but for the life of me I can't remember which clubs I chose, I'm pretty sure it was Driver, Putter and and Iron, luckily I avoided sand I remember that.
Soldato
Yup. The time of year when your head tells you to try a new driver and then spend a silly amount on it
I have read good things on the Cobra though
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Out of interest what clubs did you take out - trying to work out your gapping on those choices
I did manage to win my courses 3 club challenge last year which they do each boxing day but for the life of me I can't remember which clubs I chose, I'm pretty sure it was Driver, Putter and and Iron, luckily I avoided sand I remember that.
Took out
5w
5H
8,9, gap wedge
I based it clubs that I use the most on the course and can adjust distances as needed.
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