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#1,676
VolinArizona said:
I don't know the answer to either.
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you might have someone fit you for a set of clubs before really doing anything. A great deal is only a great deal if the clubs fit your setup and the shafts work for your swing tempo.

Me, for instance: I use clubs that are 2 degrees upright, 3/4" over standard length with Project X 6.5 shafts. If I were to try and hit off the shelf clubs, I would have to drastically change my setup and the plane of my swing. Not to mention I would hit lots of shots right because of the toe down situation I'd have at impact.

Obviously, if they stay at $39 bucks, there's just no risk there, but if they get up much above $100, I'd wanna know that I could use them for a while.
 
#1,677
#1,677
Pretty sure that Tour Step is just the stock shaft.

Personally, if I was in ViA's shoes and my clubs were unplayable, I'd pull the trigger on these if they stayed around $100 no matter what the specs are. You can always get the lie angle bent after the fact if they don't fit.

I won't minimize the effect of custom fitting, but in the scheme of things I don't think it's that big a deal for him at this point.
 
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#1,678
GAVol said:
Pretty sure that Tour Step is just the stock shaft.

Personally, if I was in ViA's shoes and my clubs were unplayable, I'd pull the trigger on these if they stayed around $100 no matter what the specs are. You can always get the lie angle bent after the fact if they don't fit.

I won't minimize the effect of custom fitting, but in the scheme of things I don't think it's that big a deal for him at this point.
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no disagreement in general, but I don't like the idea of bending cast clubs.
 
#1,679
#1,679
BigPapaVol said:
no disagreement in general, but I don't like the idea of bending cast clubs.
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Yeah, those things will definitely snap in a heartbeat if you push them too far. Plus they tend to work their way back to their original state over time.
 
#1,680
#1,680
bought this bag at Dicks today...it's sick.
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#1,686
volfanbill said:
toughest round of my life was when the bag stand broke on the green of hole #2. It sucked. However I love this feature:

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I don't even have to bend down for the strap anymore.
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tell me we haven't started to reach the height of ridiculous.

"no, no. I'm a traditionalist so I walk the course, plus it's great exercise. Now, do you have a stand bag that I don't have to bend over to pick up?"

Having said that, which bag is that and where do I buy it?
 
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#1,687
BigPapaVol said:
tell me we haven't started to reach the height of ridiculous.

"no, no. I'm a traditionalist so I walk the course, plus it's great exercise. Now, do you have a stand bag that I don't have to bend over to pick up?"

Having said that, which bag is that and where do I buy it?
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it's a Ping Hoofer Extreme. I really do like the raised strap simply because there's no hassle of getting the two tangled up. I prefer walking not because I'm a traditionalist or the exercise, but because I really probably play about 4 strokes better that way because I stay more calm out there. However, I can't imagine ever walking without the backpack strap system. For undergrad graduation i got a $150 gift card to a local independent pro shop and didn't use it for over a year because I couldn't come up with anything i just had to have and it had to be a one time expense. Finally settled on the new bag.
 
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#1,691
VolinArizona said:
Thinking of bidding on these

Tommy Armour 855s Silverscot Irons (3-Pw) RH - eBay (item 350046210950 end time Apr-11-08 12:25:54 PDT)
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VolinArizona said:
Or these

Tommy Armour Silver Scot 845S Irons 3-PW Stiff Steel - eBay (item 320237989408 end time Apr-14-08 06:32:38 PDT)

Is there much of a difference between the 845s and the 855s?
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I had the 845fs for a few years and never was super happy with them. If I was in your shoes then I would look for something a little newer.
 
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#1,692
volfanbill said:
it's a Ping Hoofer Extreme. I really do like the raised strap simply because there's no hassle of getting the two tangled up. I prefer walking not because I'm a traditionalist or the exercise, but because I really probably play about 4 strokes better that way because I stay more calm out there. However, I can't imagine ever walking without the backpack strap system. For undergrad graduation i got a $150 gift card to a local independent pro shop and didn't use it for over a year because I couldn't come up with anything i just had to have and it had to be a one time expense. Finally settled on the new bag.
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I'm not sure if it's because I play calmer or if it's because I feel less rushed but I play better when I walk as well.
 
#1,693
#1,693
Got a new to me driver today....MacGregor NVG2 Tour....I've only taken it to the range so far but I can tell a huge difference between it and my old TM 580XD....
 
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#1,696
utvolpj said:
I actually think the "backpack" straps are just as good an addition as the stand. Much easier to carry
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I agree, in fact, if I was playing competitive golf today and carrying my bag, I'd give up the stand way before I gave up the double straps. Carrying that single strap bag could wear you down at times.
 
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#1,697
GAVol said:
I agree, in fact, if I was playing competitive golf today and carrying my bag, I'd give up the stand way before I gave up the double straps. Carrying that single strap bag could wear you down at times.
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My new bag has stand
and double straps, I have yet to use the double straps.
 
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#1,698
My bag now has balls and tees and gloves and clubs and band-aids and advil in it. I am left with no more excuses. Must take the swing for a test drive this weekend. Pray for us.
 
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cotton said:
My bag now has balls and tees and gloves and clubs and band-aids and advil in it. I am left with no more excuses. Must take the swing for a test drive this weekend. Pray for us.
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It had been so long for me, I even included a retriever in my arsenal for the first time in my life.....it has paid for itself already.....gotta work on that driver inbounds strategy I've been hearing about.
 
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