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Cool. I’ll start as I saw Golfsavvy is a expert on clubs but all feel free to chime in.
As it is Xmas soon all the catalogues, sales and offers of the new wiz bang golf clubs has hit our peripheral vision.
I was curious as to weather a club change for myself would be just buying a name brand of what I already have? And if more practice and lessons would be better?
For example I currently have a standard Wilson package set in cavity back and saw a Taylormade Burner 2.0 pack. Are they different enough to bother? I’m a 25 hcp. Thanks

Cool. I’ll start as I saw Golfsavvy is a expert on clubs but all feel free to chime in.
As it is Xmas soon all the catalogues, sales and offers of the new wiz bang golf clubs has hit our peripheral vision.
I was curious as to weather a club change for myself would be just buying a name brand of what I already have? And if more practice and lessons would be better?
For example I currently have a standard Wilson package set in cavity back and saw a Taylormade Burner 2.0 pack. Are they different enough to bother? I’m a 25 hcp. Thanks

TP534
The other AB (AB2)
’The Drop Bear Commeth’

Good question AB.

I will let Golfsavvy respond to the club fitting part of your question.

On the topic of equipment versus lessons, I always look at the students equipment and assess whether what they have will limit them in achieving their goals. That assessment is not only in terms of club design but also shaft flex, length, lie angle, grip size, etc.

The thing to remember is that your old swing patterns will still be there with a new set of clubs. So no matter how good the clubs you may see some improvements but equipment alone will not transform your game. If it is at all possible to only upgrade the key areas of your equipment and squeeze in a few lessons, that would be ideal.

And guys, I am sure it will take all of us some time to get used to the new rules. We will work at it together.

Allegingbow,

Get the lessons and make the new set a treat when you get to 15 or so. If you buy the clubs you will still be on 25, they won’t make the difference.

Q for Dart,first up ,hope your well.
Mate,I was given a putter last week by an old mate,its a simple brass heel toe type,but when I had a prac with it,it seemed like any other putter,”but” when I began using the sweetspot plane feel after impact they began dropping in with ease,is that a common thing with,or better word..feel with putter…......
In retrospect,I get the feeling that Im heading down to ss/plane just prior to impact and into post impact Im on it.

Hope you follow this question,its a bit hard to explain….
Thanks in advance….......BM

Brownman,

Congratulations on finding a putter you love.

Like most love you have to want it bad and nurture it as long as you can. Never take it for granted.

A new anything has a new feel that feel can communicate with your soul, and wonderful things happen.

The sweet spot plane is a great concept.

Allegingbow,

Get the lessons and make the new set a treat when you get to 15 or so. If you buy the clubs you will still be on 25, they won’t make the difference.

For tuition in Sydney call Paul Hart (TheDart) 0412 070 820.

Terry Hill’s, St. Michael’s or Duntryleague Golf Club Orange

An official iseekgolf.com teaching panelist.

Dart and others, is the general feeling that clubfitting is only for those with lower (15 or less) handicaps, even if coupled with lessons? Part two of my question is, given that most higher handicappers (15+) will have inconsistencies in their swings, how does a good clubfitter determine which swings to use the data from to recommend the right shaft / club combination?

Thanks

Evan

For a lesson. What should I ask/look for? I have posted my swing before should I maybe post a fresh one? Should it incorporate a close up of my grip? I have a hard time justifying a $70 lesson. May just be my stubbornness but I’m scared of getting scammed. Or a bandaid solution so I have to return.

Evan,

Glad you are back and hope you are getting somewhere.

Sure players are inconsistent. You shoe size stays the same like your shirt and hat size. Your lie angle may never change same as the shaft flex and weight.

Much of the inconsistency come from mismatching driver and irons. Bad driver can ruin the iron swing. The wrong lie angle make the ball go different direction with long and short clubs. The ensuing confusion could kill a horse let alone a golf swing.

The right clubs do make a difference.

Evan,

Glad you are back and hope you are getting somewhere.

Sure players are inconsistent. You shoe size stays the same like your shirt and hat size. Your lie angle may never change same as the shaft flex and weight.

Much of the inconsistency come from mismatching driver and irons. Bad driver can ruin the iron swing. The wrong lie angle make the ball go different direction with long and short clubs. The ensuing confusion could kill a horse let alone a golf swing.

The right clubs do make a difference.

For tuition in Sydney call Paul Hart (TheDart) 0412 070 820.

Terry Hill’s, St. Michael’s or Duntryleague Golf Club Orange

An official iseekgolf.com teaching panelist.

Cheers Dart and yes I’m making progress, it might have something to do with not flipping at the ball as much…. You mentioned above that a mismatch between irons and driver can be a problem. Is this more likely if there is a huge difference in shaft characteristics, for example, my irons are 105g reg shafts and my driver is a 55g stiff shaft.

Thanks

Evan

Evan,

I think so but it is so easy to find a good fitter. He will take you through every possibility of shaft head and grip possibilities.

He won’t be in a shop with a computer but out in the fresh air where the ball can show you what is right.

You must know Jason Laws where you are.

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. I’ve got my eye on a set of vintage blades. I like the old stuff and plan on using them. (I had the same clubs years ago and loved them) . But these irons have jumbo grips. I have average size hands. New grips would cost more than the clubs.
What likely effect would the larger grips have on a golf swing?

Thanks

The video below will help you understand the effect of a grip that might be too large for your hands. Enjoy…

Grip size lesson

Thanks HeadPro,

Just a suggestion, if you ever go to that guy’s place for a BBQ, AVOID THE SALAD

How can I get run from my driver, I currently have a Cougar T3- 10 degree reg flex low torque/mid kick.Ball flight is usually high with a slight fade to slice.In most cases the ball usually stops within a metre of where it lands,(unless the fairway is rock hard).Normal carry is around 180

My guess it that you have too much backspin on your ball, the Cougar brand tends to use very inexpensive materials and I have noticed that their shafts are very flexible. You could find out by using a launch monitor along with a good club fitter.

The ball you play could also be contribution to having too much spin, you might consider going to a harder ball that spins less although it might not feel as good and it wont bite as much on the green.

Finally, your downswing might be too steep which tends to create more backspin, a shallower approach angle could give you a new ball flight.

Hope one of these options helps.

Thanks Head Pro How to I achieve a shallower approach angle.
Mostly use Srixon soft or AD333 balls. What ball would you recommend

That ball does advertise having a high ball flight. You might give the Srixon Z-star XV a try; it advertises having the reduction of excess driver spin for greater distance with the driver.

Regarding a shallower swing, this is always difficult with out seeing your swing; If this is what is happening then you might find that you like to tee the ball low so that you don’t sky the ball. Ball flight can be pulled left but most often has a fade or slice with little roll. The steep swing can be caused by many things, any chance of a video of your swing. The advice you get from the team would be much more effective.

Thanks HP will have to try and work on a video,its probably more the swing than the balls ,I tried the Z- star recently and didnt seem any different

Thanks HP will have to try and work on a video,its probably more the swing than the balls ,I tried the Z- star recently and didnt seem any different

We look forward to seeing your swing, if you can get us a view from the front and the back angle we will get you pointed in the right direction.

Looking for recomendation on golf balls for 68 yr old woman, who plays off mid twenties. Off the Tee normally get 170 mtrs plus/minus. Been using Taylormade Burner “W” balls since June last year, with acceptable results. Though feel as if I could move up a notch on ball selection.

Received a doz Srixon Z Star and 2 doz Callaway Warbird Plus for Christmas. Tried a couple of each out, and they are just so hard – like hitting a rock. Definitely not where I want to be.

Burner W’s seem to be in short supply at present, would like suggestions as to what I should be looking at to replace them? Perhaps a little bit harder than the Burner’s without getting to carried away. Thanks.

In the Bag: Callaway Diablo Edge – D, 3 & 5 Woods, 3, 4, 5 Hybrids, irons 6 – PW, AW & SW. Odyssey White Ice #9

AlisonC – Give this website a go, it looks pretty simple but its free. Let me know if it helps.

Free Golf Ball Fitting Guide

Had a look at the website, but it didn’t really help at all. Found their recommendations quite funny. With a handicap of over 20 and a low clubhead speed it suggested Callaway Warbird Plus, which is silly. There weren’t anywhere near enough enterable attributes to be able to make a reasonable recommendation.

Alison. I use Vision golf balls and am able to talk directly with the manufacturer. As can you and any other person. He would be able to recommend a ball for you if your interested. Also he has a UV yellow ball that glows from being charged from general play in sunlight. Alot of people comment of it’s better visibility. I could forward your brief or you could yourself.
www.visiongolfball.com
There should be a email address on there.

Unlike many of the guys I play with mine tend to go straight down the centre of the fairway, not too far admitted, but haven’t lost a ball in ages. Whereas the guys seem to spray them every which way, so hi-vision would be important for them.

I suppose I am looking for a brand/type of golf ball that plays similar to the Taylormade Burner “W”’s, but perhaps just a little bit harder, without going overboard. I understand that the Callaway Warbirds come in different hardnesses, shown by the colour of the Warbird logo. Grey being very hard whilst a red logo might be less so. Are there any other variants? And might the Srixon Soft Feel fit the bill?