The Golf Thread - Page 127

doozer · 05-16-2008, 11:12 PM

i don't know about who the best golfer is on VN, but i can tell you with 100% certainty who ISN'T. that would be this guy.

volfanbill · 05-16-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

unless you're dead set on more iron distance, keep the ones that fit your eye and give the ball flight you want. Forget the distance, just keep the gaps between them manageable.

oh yeah, as of right now I have no desire to trade them in. I'm more than comfortable with my distances. Not bragging, but I feel my irons and their distance are above the normal golfer. Right now I have a club for everything 225 and in and as I told GA once, I have no reason going for the green if I'm further out than that.

BigPapaVol · 05-16-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

oh yeah, as of right now I have no desire to trade them in. I'm more than comfortable with my distances. Not bragging, but I feel my irons and their distance are above the normal golfer. Right now I have a club for everything 225 and in and as I told GA once, I have no reason going for the green if I'm further out than that.

I know you've said that you don't like the hybrids, but they can make a big difference outside 225 and are great for control from the tee. Buddy I play with from the Nationwide tour hits a 1i hybrid from Nickent and will opt for it over his 3 wood pretty often from the tee because he controls it much better. The distances aren't as predictable as irons, but they're good. My experience with them has been similar to his. I like the flight and the length. Caveat: I use an Aldila NV hybrid X (low penetrating flight shaft) in it so I avoid any potential for balloons.

volfanbill · 05-16-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I know you've said that you don't like the hybrids, but they can make a big difference outside 225 and are great for control from the tee. Buddy I play with from the Nationwide tour hits a 1i hybrid from Nickent and will opt for it over his 3 wood pretty often from the tee because he controls it much better. The distances aren't as predictable as irons, but they're good. My experience with them has been similar to his. I like the flight and the length. Caveat: I use an Aldila NV hybrid X (low penetrating flight shaft) in it so I avoid any potential for balloons.

I've thought about going to maybe a 1 or 2 iron hybrid, but I really am solid with my Adams original Tight Lies and I like playing 4 wedges.

BigPapaVol · 05-16-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

I've thought about going to maybe a 1 or 2 iron hybrid, but I really am solid with my Adams original Tight Lies and I like playing 4 wedges.

can't argue with that, but the ease of hitting my 2H like a 7 iron keeps me happy.

**GAVol** · 05-16-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

If I'm not mistaken GA said once he's a +2, or at least was at one point.

You are mistaken.

Probably the lowest I've ever been was a 1.2, but I don't play enough to get remotely close to that level now. Right now I'm a 4.9. If I play with any frequency I can play like a 2 and occasionally scare Par but having a 5 year old and a 6 month old has me to the point where as long as it's quiet and I break 80, I'm perfectly content.

volfanbill · 05-16-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

can't argue with that, but the ease of hitting my 2H like a 7 iron keeps me happy.

fair enough. I think I'm more against the 3 and 4 iron hybrids than going to a 1 or 2 iron hybrid. I would take my 3 iron consistency against just about any casual amateur golfer. I get it out to about 210-215 so I'm sure there are some that are longer, but I'm very consistent with it whether I'm in the rough, fairway, uphill, downhill, etc.

Edit: Obviously the 210-215 is on a level fairway, but I'm still good from other parts of the course with it.

volfanbill · 05-16-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

You are mistaken.

Probably the lowest I've ever been was a 1.2, but I don't play enough to get remotely close to that level now. Right now I'm a 4.9. If I play with any frequency I can play like a 2 and occasionally scare Par but having a 5 year old and a 6 month old has me to the point where as long as it's quiet and I break 80, I'm perfectly content.

so i guess BPV is the best golfer on VN?

**GAVol** · 05-16-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

can't argue with that, but the ease of hitting my 2H like a 7 iron keeps me happy.

I just ditched my Taylor Made Rescue and stuck a 3 iron back in my bag. At least if I miss the 3 iron I know where it's going. If I hooked the bejeezue out of one more hybrid, I was going to need therapy.

BigPapaVol · 05-16-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

so i guess BPV is the best golfer on VN?

I suspect there are several better, including Peaygolf (meaning he at least has some redeeming quality).

**GAVol** · 05-16-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

so i guess BPV is the best golfer on VN?

That would be my guess . . . at least that's what I want him to think in case we ever play so I can get strokes.

BigPapaVol · 05-16-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

I just ditched my Taylor Made Rescue and stuck a 3 iron back in my bag. At least if I miss the 3 iron I know where it's going. If I hooked the bejeezue out of one more hybrid, I was going to need therapy.

gotta go with the nickent, original bridgestone, Adams Pro, or the Sonartec. I think the rest are heel weighted. The Cobra Baffler Pro might be neutral.

I hit the Bridgestone J33 and I cut it much easier than hook it. My buddy hits the Nickent solely because it's neutral, and I assure you it matters to him. Aldila put some proto shaft in it for him and he hits that thing on the money. He plays a natural draw, but hits that club very straight.

The one I hit is discontinued, but you can get it in the stiff shaft from the big online sites for about 100. Give it a swing. You hate it, PM me and I'll buy it from you. Bridgestone J33.