- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Do balls and clubs really make much of a difference...
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:02 am
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:02 am
for a high capper. I have been playing for only 3 years and I usually shoot 100 +/- 5. I play Callaway X22 irons and bridgestone e6 balls. I use some cheap knockoff driver and was going to buy a nicer, more expensive one. Was playing with a buddy who is a 5 'cap and was telling him my thoughts on the driver and he used it and bombed it as he usually does. So that changed my mind. And, I love the freaking game.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:06 am to cuyahoga tiger
Naa man, it's how you use them. At least that's what my GF says
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:08 am to cuyahoga tiger
Yes. A man's club and balls are his most important tools. Some are better equipped than others.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:08 am to cuyahoga tiger
quote:
At least that's what my GF says
That's funny...but she's lying. Size does matter in that department.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:11 am to cuyahoga tiger
I like to think I make a difference. Can't speak for clubs tho.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:12 am to cuyahoga tiger
tress4 pres, been up here for 20 years and this winter is kicking my arse.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:15 am to cuyahoga tiger
they do make a difference
the balls you play or a good choice for mid to high handicappers
those irons aren't a terrible choice either, the callaway x-series has always been pretty forgiving
as you get better, you may want more spin out of a ball, but as a high handicapper, that spin also means side spin which means more off target shots
also, less forgiving irons mean you can control and shape shots differently...something that you don't really want right now due to inconsistency
the balls you play or a good choice for mid to high handicappers
those irons aren't a terrible choice either, the callaway x-series has always been pretty forgiving
as you get better, you may want more spin out of a ball, but as a high handicapper, that spin also means side spin which means more off target shots
also, less forgiving irons mean you can control and shape shots differently...something that you don't really want right now due to inconsistency
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:19 am to Croacka
I used to play with my grandads old clubs, they were old and very well used, but as I was new it wasnt a big deal to me as I was still learning.
Then one day I get to the chance to play with some much newer beter clubs, probably added 20 yards on to every club.
Not sure about balls, Ive never seen the reasoning in buying expensive ones when there still a good chance its going into the hedges on the 1st tee
Then one day I get to the chance to play with some much newer beter clubs, probably added 20 yards on to every club.
Not sure about balls, Ive never seen the reasoning in buying expensive ones when there still a good chance its going into the hedges on the 1st tee
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:21 am to engvol
i always laugh when people recommend beginners get a set of ping eye 2's
yes, they were great clubs in their day, but there are so many better and more forgiving options now a days
yes, they were great clubs in their day, but there are so many better and more forgiving options now a days
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:21 am to cuyahoga tiger
Spend your money on a quality lesson. It ain't the balls and sticks. It's the guy swinging em.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:23 am to cuyahoga tiger
They do make a difference. However, don't go buy the newest Taylor made driver and a dozen pro vs just to hit them all in he woods on the front 9.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:27 am to beHop
quote:
Spend your money on a quality lesson. It ain't the balls and sticks. It's the guy swinging em.
lessons certainly help, but the wrong tools can do a lot of harm to a person's game as well
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:29 am to cuyahoga tiger
The equipment does make a difference. A set of game improvement irons are designed specifically to help the high handicapper who doesn't strike the ball consistently. The ball will make a difference, you don't want to use a high spin ball until you get to where your distance control and touch are consistent. I would think the irons and ball you mentioned are fine. You may want to look for a better driver and 3 wood, but don't go buy the latest greatest for $400 bucks, get a model that is maybe a year or two old and save the money. Take some lessons and get more consistent.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:31 am to beHop
quote:
Spend your money on a quality lesson.
I have been thinking of this, but being a hardhead I think I can fix it myself. I have many rounds, like last week in Orlando at Windermere CC were I hit 4 great shots and birdie a par 5, proceed to bogie the next and then take an 9 on a par 4 and totally mis-strike the ball on consecutive swings. Ball striking consistency seems to be my major issue. Not keeping head still and swaying backwards is my biggest issue.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:33 am to cuyahoga tiger
if you aren't serious about golf, then buy the cheapest stuff you can get. if you want to get better invest in golf lessons first…then when you get to the point you can shoot around bogey golf consistently, go have a proper fitting and get yourself in the right clubs for you
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:34 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
if you aren't serious about golf, then buy the cheapest stuff you can get. if you want to get better invest in golf lessons first…then when you get to the point you can shoot around bogey golf consistently, go have a proper fitting and get yourself in the right clubs for you
Take advice from this man. He drives 400+ yards off the tee using a 4 iron against hurricane force winds.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:34 am to cuyahoga tiger
if you want to buy a new driver, don't worry about buying the latest model
golf equipment comes out every year and gets marked down a ton
look at sites like globalgolf and rockbottomgolf and you can find some cheap drivers
you can get a NEW taylormade R1 for about 190 now, when that club was 399 a year ago
golf equipment comes out every year and gets marked down a ton
look at sites like globalgolf and rockbottomgolf and you can find some cheap drivers
you can get a NEW taylormade R1 for about 190 now, when that club was 399 a year ago
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:38 am to Croacka
Croaka, DD and others, thanks for the insight. I need all the help I can get.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:40 am to cuyahoga tiger
no problem
my problem with golf is that i hate practicing
i'd much prefer playing 18 holes over banging a couple of buckets of balls
i'm a 7 handicap, but i feel like i could be better if i tried.....i just dont have the work ethic
my problem with golf is that i hate practicing
i'd much prefer playing 18 holes over banging a couple of buckets of balls
i'm a 7 handicap, but i feel like i could be better if i tried.....i just dont have the work ethic
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:43 am to Croacka
quote:
i'd much prefer playing 18 holes over banging a couple of buckets of balls
It must just be mental issue with me as well. I can go to range one day and blow thru a couple buckets and get real consistent with ball striking, but it just doesn't transition to the course usually.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News