The Golf Thread

[cotton]

Originally Posted by cotton

I play the Mizuno MX series and like them.

Technically, I play MX 23s, but I think all of the MX irons are virtually identical with the possible exception of the color "Mizuno" is written in. Anyway, Mizuno makes very good irons, and you won't go wrong with them.

On a side note, I kind of like quoting myself. It is sort of like looking in a mirror only to see the reflection of you looking in the mirror in another mirror.

[vol_in_ar]

Have you tried any the square head drivers?

[cotton]

Originally Posted by vol_in_ar

Have you tried any the square head drivers?

I haven't. I've had a hard enough time getting used to hitting with a 460cc head shaped like it is supposed to be shaped. The results on the range so far have been good, but in the back of my mind I still feel like I am swinging a pumpkin on a string.

[holdemvol]

Originally Posted by volinbham

I used the TM RAC's as a rental set. I liked them but was swinging good that day. No experience with the Mizunos - make sure they fit your game. MZ has some very good clubs but some are designed for very good golfers.

Typically, terms like over-sized or cavity back are the forgiving clubs. Blades, forged (sometimes), workable are terms that are associated with better golfers.

I am using blades now, and I hit them well when I am swinging well so I am kind of torn on which way to go. I know blades are meant for stronger players but I guess I figure I am using them now but they are 10+ years old so even a newer blade should help me out. I like being able to work the ball, and I don't think I would like not really getting the feedback that blades offer. I just bought a RAC Sand wedge because I needed one and I found it in very good condition for $15 so I am going to play around with it this afternoon and see how it goes. I am not sure if hitting a sand wedge will give me a good Idea of how the set would play though.

[holdemvol]

Originally Posted by cotton

Technically, I play MX 23s, but I think all of the MX irons are virtually identical with the possible exception of the color "Mizuno" is written in. Anyway, Mizuno makes very good irons, and you won't go wrong with them.

On a side note, I kind of like quoting myself. It is sort of like looking in a mirror only to see the reflection of you looking in the mirror in another mirror.

Are the MX23's very forgiving?

[Lexvol]

Originally Posted by holdemvol

I am using blades now, and I hit them well when I am swinging well so I am kind of torn on which way to go. I know blades are meant for stronger players but I guess I figure I am using them now but they are 10+ years old so even a newer blade should help me out. I like being able to work the ball, and I don't think I would like not really getting the feedback that blades offer. I just bought a RAC Sand wedge because I needed one and I found it in very good condition for $15 so I am going to play around with it this afternoon and see how it goes. I am not sure if hitting a sand wedge will give me a good Idea of how the set would play though.

If you are a ball striker blades are fine. Hackers like myself need a little forgiveness.

[holdemvol]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

If you are a ball striker blades are fine. s like myself need a little forgiveness.

That's the problem. I don't play enough to be consistent with my irons. I am going to try to play more because I moved across the street from a Palmer course, so I should be able to play more often.

[Lexvol]

I think the feel of blades is a little overrated now. With the exception of Pings, most of the nicer cavity backs allow you to feel the ball pretty well. I was never comfortable with the Pings, and I do understand exactly what you are saying.

[holdemvol]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

I think the feel of blades is a little ove now. With the exception of Pings, most of the nicer cavity backs allow you to feel the ball pretty well. I was never comfortable with the Pings, and I do understand exactly what you are saying.

I think I should just grab a set of game improvement irons (probably Mizuno MX17's after reading reviews) because in reality with a job that demands 50-60 hours of my time a week and 2 kids I will probably never be able to play enough to "need" blades. By the way I had a set of Pings eye 2's a few years back and couldn't hit them to save my life. What type of ball are you playing?

[Lexvol]

Originally Posted by holdemvol

I think I should just grab a set of game improvement irons (probably Mizuno MX17's after reading reviews) because in reality with a job that demands 50-60 hours of my time a week and 2 kids I will probably never be able to play enough to "need" blades. By the way I had a set of Pings eye 2's a few years back and couldn't hit them to save my life. What type of ball are you playing?

I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt. Last season I actually found a deal at a local sporting goods store. I bought three dozen "refurbished" pro vs for $36 bones. They lasted all season, and into this spring.

[holdemvol]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt.

I have been pretty fortunate as of late. My local course has a rather large creek that runs through it. My Father got permission to fish it and he walks it in waders, picking up balls along the way. Just this year he has given me about 4 dozen pro V's that he found.

[Lexvol]

Originally Posted by holdemvol

I have been pretty fortunate as of late. My local course has a rather large creek that runs through it. My Father got permission to fish it and he walks it in waders, picking up balls along the way. Just this year he has given me about 4 dozen pro V's that he found.

It seems irresponsible to pay for the darn things, but they feel so good.

[vol_in_ar]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

It seems irresponsible to pay for the darn things, but they feel so good.

I usually play Pro V1x's but the other ball I like is the Calloway HX Hot..

I too have been fairly fortunate in finding golf balls, I typically play first thing Saturday and Sunday mornings, and there's several spots where I can ususally find 3-4 balls.

I usually leave the course with 10-14. I have a rubbermaid container in my garage with about 500-600 balls.

[volinbham]

Originally Posted by Lexvol

I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt. Last season I actually found a deal at a local sporting goods store. I bought three dozen "refurbished" pro vs for $36 bones. They lasted all season, and into this spring.

I bought 4 dozen Pro V's off of Ebay (used of course) for $1 per. I've heard there are some sellers repainting non-Pro V's but these certainly appear legit. Lot's of them are logo balls. The seller lives in SC on one of the golf courses - I guess he collects what comes in his yard and what he finds walking the course.

The best deals are naturally found after the season - my buddy routinely gets them for less than $1 per.

[VolinArizona]

How important are grips? I'm starting to get the idea that grips would help me tremendously. My 3rd generation Dunlops have probably never been regripped.

For this weekend's round, I am borrowing a set of clubs from a friend that I've used before and love. TaylorMade woods and Calloway irons. The irons are gripped with Lamkin grips, and I love the feel of those.

How important are good grips, and where does Lamkin rank?