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Seems like this would be good for high handicappers?
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Seems like this would be good for high handicappers?
birdie_man
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Wow! PING! Neat.
The Mysterious Pattern 13...! (X-Files theme)
70+ yards?!? Wow.
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Wawaweewa. (general)
I have to go to bed.
(be back)
The Mysterious Pattern 13...! (X-Files theme)
70+ yards?!? Wow.
...
Wawaweewa. (general)
I have to go to bed.
(be back)
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rogerdodger
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Brian, what model irons did you go with?
birdie_man
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Ya word.
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How excited was the PHD ex-slicer?
Do larger clubheads oscillate more?
How did you get into PING? Are you a PING man now? Nothing to learn from TM?
Brian Manzella
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Funny you should ask.
I need a iron head with a "little help."
The Ping S57's, Titleist AP2's, Cleveland CG RED IRONS/Tour Spec's, etc.
Today I talked to a rep and I should know something soon.
Brian Manzella
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KB TOUR 120 gram (slightly light weight), 5.5 converted frequency in all the irons except for the "L" wedge, which will be 5.2.
Driver Shaft: ROMBAX 5W, 6.2 converted frequency
3-Wood Shaft: ROMBAX 6W, 5.8 converted frequency
Hybrid Shafts: ACCRA 85 ORANGE, 5.5 converted frequency
tongzilla
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Can you explain why someone of your ability and ego
p) would need an iron with a little help. Seriously though, I thought if you can hit it flush with reasonable clubhead speed that means you can use a more classic looking iron. I guess it's about the numbers these days...Can you explain why someone of your ability and ego
It may just have something to do with the CG. True muscle backs don't help you get it up in the air much at all.
vjsinger
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Can you explain why someone of your ability and ego
I find this interesting as well, not the ego part though. When does the numbers on TRACKMAN outweigh or diffuse the players "feel" and preference? I ask, cause I have fallen head over heels in love with blades and can't imagine any other look at address. If I get plenty of speed in my swing, which I do, will switching to a iron that "has a little help" really help that much?
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you've only been playing for less than a year for crying out loud!!!!
vjsinger
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Are you married?? If so, How long did it take you to know she was the one???
Richie3Jack
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I wish at a young age when I first started out that I had somebody preach to me to hit blades. Of course, when I got into the game that's when the Ping Eye 2's were the craze. So I think VJSinger is on the right track if he legitimately wants to do what it takes to swing the club effectively and become a much better player.
3JACK
softconsult
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Played blades for a very long time. Experimented long ago with Pings, but hit the ball way too high with them and hated how they looked. Completely exited golf for 10 years, returning to it about 4-5 years ago. Bought a set of MP-32's. Then experimented with Henry-Griffits oversized cast heads. Forgiving yes, but just didn't like them after awhile.
Kind of stumbled into Titleist 965 Cavity Backs. Look of blades, but with some forgiveness. I can definitely feel the sweet spot. I think it is good to have some feedback relative to where you actually made contact with the ball.
Kind of stumbled into Titleist 965 Cavity Backs. Look of blades, but with some forgiveness. I can definitely feel the sweet spot. I think it is good to have some feedback relative to where you actually made contact with the ball.
Fixed the slice in 12 balls.
First three shots: outside-in path 8 to 10 degrees, face open 5 to 7 to the path, downward angle of decent with a driver 2 or 3 degrees, even with a fast swing speed, the average distance was sub 240 yards.
His last three shots all had a 2 degree inside-out path, a 3 to 5° upward hit, a face a couple of degrees closed to the path, and, well 300+ yards.
Brian,
I was hoping you could explain what you did to fix him? I'm sure "twist-away" played a large part of it. Was that all you did to get that face closed? Did you have to fix his pivot? How did you get him swinging "inside-out"? What steps did you take and in which order?
Thanks,
p
Brian,
How did you rate PING'S new NFLIGHT fitting system that integrates trackman into the fitting system. It must be impressive, but if you are not moving serious amounts of sets the cost is too prohibitive.
Do you think that a lower grade launch monitor, like the "vector" is good enough to fit or would you just find the numbers not precise enough to "stand on" so to speak.
Twitch
How did you rate PING'S new NFLIGHT fitting system that integrates trackman into the fitting system. It must be impressive, but if you are not moving serious amounts of sets the cost is too prohibitive.
Do you think that a lower grade launch monitor, like the "vector" is good enough to fit or would you just find the numbers not precise enough to "stand on" so to speak.
Twitch
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