Physics, psychology, physiology... and now The Rules of Golf .... I got the whole package ....
Oh, and a "scratch" bogey golfer too ....
Gotta love being a legend in your own mind
Bubba's Clubs
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Gotta love being a legend in your own mind
dschultz6072
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Does that mean a solid 18 handicap?
mgranato
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No rules are being violated by his grips, period.
His preference for his grip setup is based on the F word.
It's not done because he F words it helps him "hammer" the ball better.
He just likes the way it F words.
He F words it gives him a better chance at playing his shots with better F word.
Ultimately, this is just another example of a playing using the F word to play the game better.
birly-shirly
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You need a special tool - called a speculum.
Brian Manzella
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Only by an idiot.
When the Rules of Golf talk about molded grips, could they be talking about these? lol
Yup.
I used two extra layers under my lower right hand, and one under the upper part for YEARS.
Are you high?
Yuppers.
Many, many, many guys on tour do something similar.
No.
Absolutely, Babe.
James Marshall (Hogan1953)
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Brian,
In your opinion what percentage of touring pros set their clubs up in such a way to help reduce the risk of hitting the shot they wish to avoid?
In your opinion what percentage of touring pros set their clubs up in such a way to help reduce the risk of hitting the shot they wish to avoid?
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SteveT
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The USGA and R&A Rules of Golf are clear and specific, and state:
If extra tape wraps increase the size of the bottom of the grip so as to affect the straight or taper form of the grip, it contravenes the Rules of Golf. Can't be plainer than that.
Where's the bulge or waist or molded part??
Looks fixed to the shaft, straight, plain in form and extends to the end of the shaft to me.
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SteveT
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Where is the rest of the grip to the top? Can't just look at the bottom half and with an inclined view like that. Put the grip flat on a white background and then look at it.
If you notice at the end of the grip it's quite bulging down to the shaft which is indicative of the many layers of tape under his grip. That's not the issue; the issue is whether the two additional wraps of tape create a bulge between the upper and the lower half... or are they offset by the taper of the shaft.
Besides, you may not be able to "see" it, but if you run your hand over the grip, but you may feel it. I know, because I've done it too.
You're kidding right?? lol SteveT, you should attend a USGA Rules seminar. I did, it's worth it,
especially if you like questioning every single thing you see that might be a violation. In this
case, Bubba's grips conform to the rules and it's pretty obvious.
Here's another pic that shows the entire grip. Looks exactly like mine...only fatter!! LOL
especially if you like questioning every single thing you see that might be a violation. In this
case, Bubba's grips conform to the rules and it's pretty obvious.
Here's another pic that shows the entire grip. Looks exactly like mine...only fatter!! LOL
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SteveT
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Actually, from that picture, it looks like there is quite a "waist" in the middle of the grip...
... but it's still not conclusive.Of course, Ping grips tend to have a lot of concavity from the expanded butt end... or so I recall.
I use GP midsized Tour Wraps... and no glove unless it's hot and sweaty.
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Actually, from that picture, it looks like there is quite a "waist" in the middle of the grip...
Yes, it is conclusive. Bubba's grips conform. He uses tape to increase the diameter of the grip
not to create a bulge and waist. If he did, it would be easily seen. Grips can be tapered and a
slightly raised rib along the full length of the grip is ok too. Cross section diameter cannot be
greater than 1.75 inches.
Your eyes are being fooled. What you are seeing is an in grip design. You can clearly see it in
the first pic I posted. There is no bulge or waist on that grip. Conclusively!! No kidding. lol
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SteveT
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You can't make that spurious statement without actually holding the club. He has 2 extra wraps under his lower hand, as reported in Golfweek... and that's all that can be said.
Two extra wraps cannot be easily seen, but it can be felt because I have done it myself. It bulges the lower part of the grip ever so slightly. I'm also betting that his graphite X-shaft is quite straight at the top with no taper so 2 extra wraps will show up.
Look carefully at the full grip in the second picture and expand your view of it by holding down the "Control" and scrolling with your mouse wheel. Admittedly, it can get out of focus, but there appears to be some kind of bulge at the bottom of the grip and a waist in the middle.... if you have a larger LED monitor as I have.
Regardless, neither you nor I cannot conclusively say there is no waist in the middle of the grip and a slight bulge at the bottom because you don't own the driver .... or do you???!!!!!
SteveT, you're incorrigible.
Obviously you do not have a good understanding of what a bulge is as it relates to a golf grip
and the Rules of Golf. Two wraps of build up tape will not create an illegal bulge. Anyone who
is familiar with the Rules knows this. There is a picture in Appendix II of a bulge and waist. Go
look at it. I would post it, but, it's late and I don't want to mess with photobucket right now to
post the pic. I'm tired and want to go to bed. You are making a mountain out of a molehill.
Obviously you do not have a good understanding of what a bulge is as it relates to a golf grip
and the Rules of Golf. Two wraps of build up tape will not create an illegal bulge. Anyone who
is familiar with the Rules knows this. There is a picture in Appendix II of a bulge and waist. Go
look at it. I would post it, but, it's late and I don't want to mess with photobucket right now to
post the pic. I'm tired and want to go to bed. You are making a mountain out of a molehill.
BrendanC
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Physics, psychology, physiology... and now The Rules of Golf .... I got the whole package ....
Oh, and a "scratch" bogey golfer too ....
I thought you were down to scratch semi-bogey
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SteveT
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I scored 14 over the other day and called it "semi-bogey"... but now I'm back to normal ... scratch bogey...
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SteveT
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Instead of going around in circles with you, you should ask the USGA if there is a ruling on extra tape wraps upsetting the approved shape of club grip. I am only raising the question about extra wraps beneath the grip changing the grip profile.
You are proclaiming extra wraps don't affect the rules, so you should provide your proof with some kind of USGA ruling on tape and underlistings. Call up the USGA, and they should oblige you on this issue, and then you can make your proclamation with some authority.
I'm just wondering about it based on the Golfweek magazine revelations....
birly-shirly
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Hey Steve - Bubba won. I saw him. So did Nitro. If you think he cheated, don't you think you ought to go to the authorities and alert them? I can just tell that everyone else here is going to sit on their hands and let him get away with it.
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