Contest Winners Thread

[JB]

This is the thread where you post all of your pictures from the contests you win here. Thanks.

[bogeyme]

Here are a couple things I won.

Tiger from Daphne's Headcovers

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/bogeyme/Tiger.jpg

Nickent 60* ARC wedge

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/bogeyme/BackOfClubHead.jpg

Thanks THP, Daphne's, Nickent and everyone else that has given items to be given away.

[julie_m]

I know some of these are in the fashions and clubs forums, but here's to getting the ball rolling! :smile:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/doppelgangskort.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/titaniacaps2.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/captionprizethp.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/ballcase.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/IMG_3128.jpg

[JB]

Great stuff guys. Thank you for reposting it. It means a lot to us.

[bogeyme]

Great stuff guys. Thank you for reposting it. It means a lot to us.

Not as much as the generosity of you, GG, and the companies means to us members.

[Craig Mac]

Here are my prizes/giveaway items

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/images/contest
http://www.thehackersparadise.com/images/putt1http://www.thehackersparadise.com/images/putt2

[Harry Longshanks]

Here's mine:

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o325/HarryLongshanks/THPGoodies-1.jpg

[TheGasman]

Heres mine, yummy.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo270/wildturkey12/IMG_0813.jpg

[Harry Longshanks]

Heres mine, yummy.



I've always wondered what cat tastes like.

[TheGasman]

I've always wondered what cat tastes like.
Kitty, the other other white meat.

[julie_m]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[worst_shot_ever]

The Hulk Headcover: A Reprisal in Honor of JB, Creative Headcovers, and Human Error.

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2601/dsc0968hp5.jpg
Image 1. The mystery box. Return address? Florida.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9357/dsc0969gb8.jpg
Image 2. Hmm, now that's not what you want to see reaching out of the mystery box.

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6580/dsc0972gm5.jpg
Image 3. Hulk free at last!

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8559/dsc0986ov8.jpg
Image 4. Ruler of the roost, king of the bag. Taylormade headcover, feeling a bit demoralized.

[julie_m]

The Hulk Headcover: A Reprisal in Honor of JB, Creative Headcovers, and Human Error.


YEEEESSSS, it's back!

[JB]

By far WSE, that made me smile more than anything we have done on this site. I was laughing for days at that one.

[Dent]

Here's Mine:

http://i44.tinypic.com/24y3bsi.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/5x93rn.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2rz5qup.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/mkkyv5.jpg

[DDBowdoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3119156390_87b5f8d5d3_b.jpg

[DDBowdoin]

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo292/ddbowdoin/DSC_0101.jpg?t=1231618730

[Smallville]

My stuff (everything from THP except the lime green putter grip, which came from BlingoQueen):

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/SmallvilleKC/ashworthshirt1.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/SmallvilleKC/wishbone2.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/SmallvilleKC/PC060620.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/SmallvilleKC/PC100627.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/SmallvilleKC/seemoreheadcover3.jpg

[worst_shot_ever]

My stuff (everything from THP except the lime green putter grip, which came from BlingoQueen):



Geez, Smallville, apparently some of us have done better than others around here, haven't they?

[GolferGal]

Geez, Smallville, apparently some of us have done better than others around here, haven't they?

He has done a lot of wonderful PR for us.

[worst_shot_ever]

He has done a lot of wonderful PR for us.

Ah, I thought he was just that lucky in the contests!

[MO_Hacker]

Here's a couple of things THP sent out

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/THP015.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/THP008.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/THP021.jpg

[GolferGal]

Ah, I thought he was just that lucky in the contests!

LOL have you seen the contests? Smallville is like the kiss of death on there.

[Smallville]

HEY! I resemble that remark.

[GolferGal]

HEY! I resemble that remark.

Nothing personal, I only speak the truth.

[JB]

Yet by saying that, you are lying....hehe

[Smallville]

Hmmmmpf!

[TinCupTampa]

Geez, Smallville, apparently some of us have done better than others around here, haven't they?

No kidding... look at all mine....












Jealous?

[Floppy]

I am REALLY sorry for the extremely long wait to post the pics, instead of going through a list of excuses, I'll go ahead and post them!

Took it out to the range once so far, and it hits BOMBS! Thanks so much THP.

Pics:

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/3781/1000684df0.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9610/1000681th7.jpg
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5678/1000682cn9.jpg

[JB]

No need for excuses Floppy. We are just glad to have you back. And so glad you posted them. Now you need to catch up on all the posts....hehe. Welcome back my friend.

[GolferGal]

Welcome back Floppy. Thank you SO MUCH for posting some great pictures. We missed ya around here :)

[Smallville]

We were getting ready to send out a search party. But as soon as we said party, everyone started getting rowdy and we never made it out the door.

[Dent]

I am REALLY sorry for the extremely long wait to post the pics, instead of going through a list of excuses, I'll go ahead and post them!

Took it out to the range once so far, and it hits BOMBS! Thanks so much THP.

Pics:

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/3781/1000684df0.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9610/1000681th7.jpg
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5678/1000682cn9.jpg

Wow.. Flop, only 86 posts? damn you got some work to do :blob:

[knightgolf]

Here are pics from my first putter win............

[MO_Hacker]

The UPS man made a visit to the house today, dropped off my prize from the "Caption This" contest, thanks THP
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/thpphotocaptioncontestprize005.jpg

From this
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/thpphotocaptioncontestprize003.jpg

To this
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/thpphotocaptioncontestprize002.jpg

It actually fits my 3 wood much better than my driver. Unfortunately for the 3 wood it doesn't do enough to warrant a spot in the bag, so no way is it getting a new headcover.

[JB]

Glad you like it MO.

[JB]

MO,
Dont forget your BDAY present will be there soon.

[MO_Hacker]

MO,
Dont forget your BDAY present will be there soon.

Looking forward to it, thanks again for the headcover. THP is the best.:D

[MO_Hacker]

The mailman delivered my birthday present from the crew at THP, a sleeve of the e7+
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/thp002.jpg

Poor guys don't know what they are in for:D

[JB]

Happy bday MO. Dont forget you have that putter you won on the way.

[MO_Hacker]

No way I could forget that JB, just wish I didn't have to work tomorrow.haha

[Smallville]

Cool present MO. (Don't lose 'em!)

[MO_Hacker]

Cool present MO. (Don't lose 'em!)

Fat chance, I'm just hoping I make it through a round without losing all of them.:D

[Smallville]

Then just take them out one at a time! hehehe

[ActionJackson8]

Fat chance, I'm just hoping I make it through a round without losing all of them.:D

Mo you will love these off the tee, for the price I don't think there's a better ball out there, though Wilson and Titleist come close.

[ClairefromClare]

I guess Boo Girl got this for being generally adorable. (It wouldn't be the first time.) Anyway, you're all getting to see it before she does. It's too sweet, JB, and a thank you note will be forthcoming. Even the tag is cute.

[Smallville]

No, Claire, I think that was supposed to be for your hubby! LMAO

[JB]

Glad it came before the weekend.

[ClairefromClare]

Glad it came before the weekend.

We're picking the kids up from school shortly and not even going home before heading out for the weekend. So she won't write the note today.

But it's awfully cute. Thanks again. Boo will love it, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if she sleeps with it a few times before it makes it to her bag.

Anyone who cracks a remark at THAT has to deal with me.:devil:

[JB]

And we are working on one for TK too.

[julie_m]

I guess Boo Girl got this for being generally adorable. (It wouldn't be the first time.) Anyway, you're all getting to see it before she does. It's too sweet, JB, and a thank you note will be forthcoming. Even the tag is cute.

Awesome! I kept trying to win a headcover contest so I could have it sent to you. Glad it got there. :smile:

[bogeyme]

I guess Boo Girl got this for being generally adorable. (It wouldn't be the first time.) Anyway, you're all getting to see it before she does. It's too sweet, JB, and a thank you note will be forthcoming. Even the tag is cute.

Dang it, I forgot that one was available. I should have snagged that one for my bag. I hope Boo likes it.

[MO_Hacker]

My new putter courtesy of THP and Heavy Putter arrived today, it looks incredible. Sorry for the picture quality, can't seem to find any lighting in this house:disapointed:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/thp001.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/thp002.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/thp003.jpg
Old putter in bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/thp005.jpg
New putter in bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/thp007.jpg

[JB]

Glad you got it MO

[MO_Hacker]

Thanks JB, I can't wait to try it out. I'm hoping to sneak in a round next week, it's supposed to get up in the 60's. I don't know if it will improve my putting but it definitely looks better in the bag.

[Smallville]

The pictures look great MO.

(I can't wait to try it out either! hehehe)

[JB]

MO,
Even if you use it as a trainer, I guarantee it will improve your putting.

[MO_Hacker]

The pictures look great MO.

(I can't wait to try it out either! hehehe)

No doubt Smalls, you will get to try it.


MO,
Even if you use it as a trainer, I guarantee it will improve your putting.

I'm hoping to make it a gamer, I like the look of it. I swear that thing weighs 3x's what my old putter weighed.

[JB]

Hence....Heavy Putter....hehe

[MO_Hacker]

Hence....Heavy Putter....hehe

Yes indeed

[Dent]

Nice stick MO, you lucky guy.

[Sir Shanksalot]

Looks great. Let us know how it works for you.

[Smallville]

Anyone who cracks a remark at THAT has to deal with me.:devil:

That's not a big deal Claire, JB sleeps with his new putter! LMAO

[Sir Shanksalot]

Look at the nice prize I received today for the caption contest. My daughter had fun with the head cover. Thanks again to THP.

[JB]

Thanks for posting Shanks. Glad you liked the prize pack. Love the Keurig K-Cups. We love ours.

[Grogger31]

OK, I'm not exactly sure this is where I should post this ... because I didn't win anything to deserve this ... (so please move as appropriate)

To preface this post, everyone should know that I have two little girls. They are 7 and 3-years old. Over the last several weeks, I've contacted JB via PM to express interest in getting some clubs for my older daughter and was excited when he posted the review of the Tiger Cub product line. I was a bit disappointed to find out that ordering them wasn't a "straight forward process" and figured I'd wait until Spring to figure out what to do.

Unbelievably, these arrived at my house today. They are the Tiger Cub MK IV set (http://tigercubgolf.com/mk4.php) and are for kids 6 to 8 years old. Upon opening the box, my first reaction was how incredibly cute these clubs are. After that, I was very impressed by the quality of every piece of the set ... the clubs, the covers, and the bag!

Before I get to the pics, I just wanted to express my warmest gratitude to JB and GG for thinking about me and my girls and for their incredible generosity. It is enough that THP has been very good to me, but it was very touching to receive something that I know both daughters will love and get tons of use out of. It means a lot, guys. Without further ado ... the pics!

http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01450.jpg
http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01451.jpg
http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01453.jpg

Next to Daddy's Bennington Quiet Organizer:
http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01454.jpg

Next to Daddy's Callaway stand bag:
http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01460.jpg

Tiger Cub 3-wood next to Daddy's Callaway FT-5:
http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01459.jpg

http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01456.jpg
http://www.runyourpool.com/images/misc/DSC01458.jpg

[JB]

It is our pleasure and I am so glad that you got them and hope they love them.

[GolferGal]

We are just so happy they liked them. Being able to share and give back to everyone here makes us so happy.

[ClairefromClare]

They are so darn cute! I know you've had her out at the range. Now you can really play together. I hope there's a par 3 near you.

[Grogger31]

There is a par 3 right in my town. I never go there because it is pretty pathetic, but to take her out there will be like a day at Pebble Beach. We'll lneed to hit the range a few times first. Spring seems like it will never come this year.

[MO_Hacker]

That is awesome Grogger, hope your girls get a lot of use out of them. Way to go JB & GG.

[TheGasman]

Thats awesome Grogger.

I second the love for the K Cups WSE.

[bogeyme]

Look at the nice prize I received today for the caption contest. My daughter had fun with the head cover. Thanks again to THP.

Nice haul the Shanksalot. The head cover is pretty cool. I'd love to get a copy of that rule book and the other book. Congrats on your win.

[JB]

GG and I feel as though we won a contest today when we got a great thank you note from Boo Girl.

[julie_m]

GG and I feel as though we won a contest today when we got a great thank you note from Boo Girl.

Oooh, cute, can you share any of it?

[ClairefromClare]

Oooh, cute, can you share any of it?

Fine by me. Scan it in if you like (not the cover).

[bogeyme]

Fine by me. Scan it in if you like (not the cover).

There's a cover to her thank you note. Man you are a stickler. :smile:

[JB]

I think Claire is referring to the fact that it was written on her stationary. We would prefer to keep these private. It was a note that honest to God kind of touched us. But to sum it up, it basically said that she loves her new putter cover.

[bogeyme]

I think Claire is referring to the fact that it was written on her stationary. We would prefer to keep these private. It was a note that honest to God kind of touched us. But to sum it up, it basically said that she loves her new putter cover.

I see. I was just giving her a hard time. That's great though that Boo took the time to sent a little note. Don't see that often.

[ClairefromClare]

I think Claire is referring to the fact that it was written on her stationary. We would prefer to keep these private. It was a note that honest to God kind of touched us. But to sum it up, it basically said that she loves her new putter cover.

She named it (anything fuzzy has a name) Pearly, which combines pink and swirly.

[julie_m]

She named it (anything fuzzy has a name) Pearly, which combines pink and swirly.

That is a fantastic name. My combo names never worked that well, to make real words!

[bogeyme]

She named it (anything fuzzy has a name) Pearly, which combines pink and swirly.


That is a fantastic name. My combo names never worked that well, to make real words!

That's kind of what I was thinking too Julie. Maybe if I name my head cover the club will like me more. :thinking:

[julie_m]

That's kind of what I was thinking too Julie. Maybe if I name my head cover the club will like me more. :thinking:

Should I go with a lame "Brangelina" type name? I will name my head cover "Stocover." Because it's a stock cover.

[bogeyme]

Should I go with a lame "Brangelina" type name? I will name my head cover "Stocover." Because it's a stock cover.

Mine is a Tiger head. I mean really what else can you call it other than Tiger or Tigger?? :confused2:

[Geezer]

I mean really what else can you call it other than Tiger or Tigger?? :confused2:

Bob sounds good. Or maybe Jim.

[Smallville]

Mine is a Tiger head. I mean really what else can you call it other than Tiger or Tigger?? :confused2:

You can always call it "Used to be a girl."

[julie_m]

You can always call it "Used to be a girl."

:question:

[JB]

Lets save this forum for a few photos of the contest winners. I know we are kind of on topic and I apologize

[Smallville]

Sorry about that JB. I blame Claire. Last thing by me is: "Used to be a girl" = Bengal (Tiger). Back to topic!

[Osahar]

I'm not sure why, but a package arrived in the mail yesterday with a sleeve of Bridgestone E7+ golf balls courtesy of THP. Thank you THP :D

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/014.jpg

[JB]

We like to surprise members with gifts every now and then. Enjoy them.

[ClairefromClare]

We like to surprise members with gifts every now and then. Enjoy them.

He knows who you are and he knows where you live...

[JB]

And I know if you have been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake. Im also making my list and checking it twice....hehe

[bogeyme]

I think my handicap just got larger. I recieved in the mail this morning "Golf Rules Quick Reference Guide". I guess I'm going to have to start playing by the rules now. :sad:

Thanks JB and GG. I'll get a picture up in the next day or two.

[MO_Hacker]

I think my handicap just got larger. I recieved in the mail this morning "Golf Rules Quick Reference Guide". I guess I'm going to have to start playing by the rules now. :sad:

Thanks JB and GG. I'll get a picture up in the next day or two.

Haha, that is a good one bogey. Enjoy the rule book:D

[ClairefromClare]

The Kid has been reluctant to play golf--something about it requiring focus, concentration, and practice. JB decided that a bite in the backside from a scorpion was the appropriate remedy. It's one of Daphne's, and I'll put up a photo when I get home to my real camera. But it's adorable--thanks so much!

[JB]

We hope The Kid likes it. It is for putters and hybrids.

[ClairefromClare]

We hope The Kid likes it. It is for putters and hybrids.

He's got a moose (from Daphne's!) on his driver. The fun part will be if Boo Girl goads him into naming this one. He's right at the edge of being a little kid and wanting to grow up.

[bogeyme]

Haha, that is a good one bogey. Enjoy the rule book:D

You think I'm kidding?? I'm only this good because I "bend' the rules to my liking. :laugh: I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of it.


The Kid has been reluctant to play golf--something about it requiring focus, concentration, and practice. JB decided that a bite in the backside from a scorpion was the appropriate remedy. It's one of Daphne's, and I'll put up a photo when I get home to my real camera. But it's adorable--thanks so much!

Don't scorpion's sting you not bite? Either way I hope he enjoys it.


He's got a moose (from Daphne's!) on his driver. The fun part will be if Boo Girl goads him into naming this one. He's right at the edge of being a little kid and wanting to grow up.

If he won't name it maybe she'll name it for him.

[ClairefromClare]

If he won't name it maybe she'll name it for him.

Yeah, I'm pretty much counting on "Scorpy." She calls this place "Hacky Parry."

[Harry Longshanks]

Yeah, I'm pretty much counting on "Scorpy." She calls this place "Hacky Parry."

You do realize I am kidnapping your daughter at some point and raising her as my own, right?

[dynarider]

Unbelievably, these arrived at my house today. They are the Tiger Cub MK IV set (http://tigercubgolf.com/mk4.php) and are for kids 6 to 8 years old. Upon opening the box, my first reaction was how incredibly cute these clubs are. After that, I was very impressed by the quality of every piece of the set ... the clubs, the covers, and the bag!





It is our pleasure and I am so glad that you got them and hope they love them.

Very cool, nice to see the kids aren't forgotten. I have a 4club setup I picked up for my 6 yr old grandson & he loves them.

[ClairefromClare]

You do realize I am kidnapping your daughter at some point and raising her as my own, right?

It's a very good thing I know you're joking. And I suspect Boo would have something to say about that.

Then again, in five years, you may be welcome to her.

[bogeyme]

It's a very good thing I know you're joking. And I suspect Boo would have something to say about that.

Then again, in five years, you may be welcome to her.

Let me guess right now he would want to return her?

[ClairefromClare]

Let me guess right now he would want to return her?

A thirteen year old girl? He'd never find me!

So far, the scorpion is nameless. I posed it on my hybrid, because I was too lazy to drag The Kid's clubs out of the garage.

[bogeyme]

A thirteen year old girl? He'd never find me!

So far, the scorpion is nameless. I posed it on my hybrid, because I was too lazy to drag The Kid's clubs out of the garage.

Poor Boo.

Looking good. Hope he likes it.

[julie_m]

So far, the scorpion is nameless. I posed it on my hybrid, because I was too lazy to drag The Kid's clubs out of the garage.

I still think it looks like a prawn.

http://www.cmis.csiro.au/FAES/projects/white_banana_prawn_web.jpg

[Gummi Bear]

I thought I posted these here before, sorry if I hadn't:

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/PC250030.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/PC250032.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/PC250033.jpg

[Gummi Bear]

Today I received another surprise for introducing THP to a couple of manufacturers. Thanks JB, it's awesome!!!


http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/P1280012.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/P1280007.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/P1280008.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/P1280010.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/u15GummiBear/THP%20Postings/P1280009.jpg

I do have plans for this driver. I'm going to go and hit it on a launch monitor with the stock shaft, and write up my impressions and results. Then I'm going to shaft it with a few different shafts, and then go hit it again on a launch monitor, and I'll write up all of my results, and post them up here. It'll be a ongoing thing for several months. I'm really, really excited to start this experiment!!

[julie_m]

"Widow Maker"...haha, very nice!

Reminds me of a joke...I'll throw it in the chuckles thread and keep this one clean. :wink: http://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/showthread.php?p=33161#post33161

[MO_Hacker]

Very nice Gummi, can't wait to hear how it works for you.

[Smallville]

Pretty cool Gummi. Nice addition.

[bogeyme]

Here's my rules reference guide.

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/bogeyme/DCP_0249.jpg

[ClairefromClare]

Ah yes, the fellow standing in a tundra, dropping balls! It's really a great little book.

[julie_m]

Ah yes, the fellow standing in a tundra, dropping balls! It's really a great little book.

God I love that drop.

[madhacker]

Well, this is my first post in this forum, Hopefully not my last. I won this great hat as co-winner of the Superbowl contest. My thanks to JB & company. THP has some great giveaways, including the one I just recieved.
I'm going to have to checkout these putters. Again Thanks to THP and hopefully not my last Thank You.

123

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Hopefully I did this right, and you will all be able to see pictures of the hat

[JB]

Thank you so much for posting pictures. In order for us to keep having contests, the companies like to see them. So glad it got that that fast. Enjoy the hat and thank you GEL for giving us that for the giveaway. Glad you are part of THP and we have another big contest sunday night that I hope you are here for.

[Smallville]

Nice looking hat. A lot better than the hats from the company whose putter I use!

[MO_Hacker]

Nice looking hat, congrats on the win

[GolfGirl]

I won this great hat as co-winner of the Superbowl contest.

Wow you sure got that fast. Nice hat.

[madhacker]

Yeah I was quite surprised myself when I checked my mail today, Another reason to say thanks to JB. Not only is this a great sight but it is the best run forum I have been involved in.
THANKS AGAIN, for all you do!!!!!!!

[JB]

You can thank Hacker and GG for that part. Im just on here the most so it seems as though I run it. hehe

[GolferGal]

I am so glad it got there that fast too. I mailed everyone's packages out on Monday morning. Congrat's to all for winning!

[DDBowdoin]

Well, this is my first post in this forum, Hopefully not my last. I won this great hat as co-winner of the Superbowl contest. My thanks to JB & company. THP has some great giveaways, including the one I just recieved.
I'm going to have to checkout these putters. Again Thanks to THP and hopefully not my last Thank You.

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Hopefully I did this right, and you will all be able to see pictures of the hat

... now you have to go and pick up a gel! I missed getting one at the show after lipping out from 20ft

[madhacker]

You can thank Hacker and GG for that part. Im just on here the most so it seems as though I run it. hehe

Oh, well a BIG thanks to GG and Hacker!!!!!!!

DD, I am thinking that i will have to try one out, I wish a dealer was in Utah!!!!!!

[JB]

And again, thank you so much for posting the pictures. The companies love to see it, that is why we ask everyone to do so.

[GolferGal]

Yes, thank you so so so much! It's means the world to the companies and to us. By having those pictures we can continue to have all the great giveaways.....thank you again very much : )

[DDBowdoin]

Oh, well a BIG thanks to GG and Hacker!!!!!!!

DD, I am thinking that i will have to try one out, I wish a dealer was in Utah!!!!!!

they are pretty cheap on ebay...

[MO_Hacker]

they are pretty cheap on ebay...

Wow, just checked, they are stupid cheap.

[DDBowdoin]

Wow, just checked, they are stupid cheap.

30 for a used model... lightly used

[JB]

Those are the originals. If you find a Paul Hurrion model at that price get it. But either way, great putter.

Lets get this one back on topic though.

[dynarider]

Received my prize for winning the caption this contest a week or 2 ago. I will post a couple pics later on tonight, just wanted JB & GG to know I have it in my hands now.

Thanks again to both of you.

[JB]

Thanks Dyna, and thanks in advance for posting that picture tonight.

[dynarider]

Couple pics of my prize, great hat JB.
Thought it was rather ironice we just had the discussion about Wilson Staff/ Wilson the other day.

[JB]

Thank you so much for the pictures. We sent out three prizes and two have already posted pictures. One more to go. thank you so much.

[GolferGal]

Great pics : ) On behalf of Wilson Staff and THP thank you so much for the pictures it really means a lot!

[NorthVanMike]

went down to shop today and found this on my tool box.

[JB]

Thank you for posting that NVM.

[Harry Longshanks]

went down to shop today and found this on my tool box.

NVM, If you get a chance, could you post how you like those tees?

I've always been a wood tee guy, but I found a plastic tee recently and it was really nice to have one tee and not have to carry a bunch. (I don't care about alleged "extra distance.")

[scooterguitar]

A blast from the past!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j13/scooterguitar/DSCN1396.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j13/scooterguitar/DSCN1352.jpg

[Craig Mac]

went down to shop today and found this on my tool box.

I think I need to pick up one of those quick reference guides, I have the rule book in my bag, but from what I understand it is easier to find answers in the quick rules guide. I had a lie buried in the face of the bunker and no stance to hit it a few months back and it took me so long to find the option in the rules book I ended up giving up looking and trying to play the shot resulting in 3 shots to get it to a playable lie. At home that night I finally figured out what my options were by finding an online quick reference guide.

[worst_shot_ever]

The OGIO Edge (http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=169): Or, OmyGodIOwe THP big.

This is really the greatest stand bag I've seen. I especially am impressed with the number of function-specific gizmos and pockets built into the bag. I wanted to give the viewing public an idea of some of the many cool things I noticed just in my first look at it. So forgive the number of images you're about to see, but this is cool stuff.

But first, the OGIO Edge outdoors in all its beauty:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1909/dsc0367kg8.jpg

A. Dedicated Umbrella Loop, I Mean, "Containment" Area
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1153/dsc0382uj6.jpg

B. Dedicated Glove Velcro, Towel Elastic Loop, and Pen Sleeve (How does WSE mark his Bridgestone?)
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9078/dsc0372gl2.jpg

C. The Club Compartment with Club-Dividing Bumps of Ingenious Design
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7734/dsc0377vg4.jpg

D. Close-Up of the Pen Sleeve
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6551/dsc0371rj2.jpg

E. The Divot Tool Pocket (really cool idea, since I can never seem to find my tool under the tees and ball markers and powerbars when I need it)
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/575/dsc0370xn5.jpg

F. Super Cool Zipperless Ball-Holding Compartment
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8825/dsc0369ly8.jpg

G. Yes, That's a Designated Scorecard Holder
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3733/dsc0373ug0.jpg

H. And the Pencil Goes Here, I Guess
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3536/dsc0374ix5.jpg

I. Tee Holes in the Handle of the Ball-Holding Gizmo (preloaded with fancy OGIO tees!)
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8263/dsc0376mt8.jpg

J. The Rubber Cart Attachment Thingy (look how thick and solid those stand legs are)
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8853/dsc0379tr9.jpg

K. The Loop for the Top of the Umbrella
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/484/dsc0380iz5.jpg

All in all, I can see why JB reviewed this bag so highly. It is really a gorgeous product, and I look forward to years of lugging it around while I hack up the course with what it holds.

[Floppy]

Wow, that is truly a thing of beauty. Congratulations!

[JB]

Absolutely phenomenal. Maybe even better than the Hulk contest you won. Great pictures and glad you liked the bag. We loved it.

[GolferGal]

Fantastic unboxing pictures WSE....I am so glad you like the bag. IMO OGIO makes one heck of a golf bag...again great pics!!

[Dent]

The more pics the better WSE. That is an amazing bag I can't beleive it. I'm suprised it doesn't have the 3 ball holder on the bag though.

[JB]

Dent IMHO with a zipperless ball pouch, they are not needed. 3 ball holders to me are there for convenience. With no zipper, they are convenient without one.

[Dent]

Dent IMHO with a zipperless ball pouch, they are not needed. 3 ball holders to me are there for convenience. With no zipper, they are convenient without one.

That's true, the bag has enough features already.

[LGL-NI]

I know some of these are in the fashions and clubs forums, but here's to getting the ball rolling! :smile:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/doppelgangskort.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/titaniacaps2.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/captionprizethp.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/ballcase.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/IMG_3128.jpg

Oh wow - I want some of those golfdotz with shamrocks on!!!!!!!!!! :shock: Where can I get those from? I spend hours drawing shamrocks on ALL of my golf balls - I am known for it. They are fantastic. ME WANT. ME WANT. ME WANT.:desire::desire::desire:

I'll be in Miami next week, anyone know where I can buy them? (In bulk) :D

[julie_m]

Oh wow - I want some of those golfdotz with shamrocks on!!!!!!!!!! :shock: Where can I get those from? I spend hours drawing shamrocks on ALL of my golf balls - I am known for it. They are fantastic. ME WANT. ME WANT. ME WANT.:desire::desire::desire:

I'll be in Miami next week, anyone know where I can buy them? (In bulk) :D

"Golfdotz" is the brand name...you can order online. Good luck!
http://www.golfdotz.com/store.html

[JB]

If you order them and tell them you saw them at THP you might get a small bonus.

[ClairefromClare]

Great photos, WSE. But one nutsy question. I thought you were a lefty. What's with the photo of the left hand with a wristwatch on it? Suggests the camera was in the right hand, or was the photo flipped?

[julie_m]

Great photos, WSE. But one nutsy question. I thought you were a lefty. What's with the photo of the left hand with a wristwatch on it? Suggests the camera was in the right hand, or was the photo flipped?

Photo isn't flipped...look at the wood and the pavement.

Do they have left handed cameras? I've only ever seen the button at the right index finger.

[worst_shot_ever]

Photo isn't flipped...look at the wood and the pavement.

Do they have left handed cameras? I've only ever seen the button at the right index finger.

Correct. It's a Nikon D40, shutter trigger on the right. Also, I wanted to showcase my lovely TAG timepiece. Kidding. It's not that lovely, and I didn't want to showcase anything but the bag.

[worst_shot_ever]

I'll be in Miami next week, anyone know where I can buy them? (In bulk) :D

Will you be playing any golf while in Florida?

[Smallville]

Photo isn't flipped...look at the wood and the pavement.


How can you tell by wood and pavement?

[Dent]

Great photos, WSE. But one nutsy question. I thought you were a lefty. What's with the photo of the left hand with a wristwatch on it? Suggests the camera was in the right hand, or was the photo flipped?


Photo isn't flipped...look at the wood and the pavement.

Do they have left handed cameras? I've only ever seen the button at the right index finger.

You two should consider detective work.

[ClairefromClare]

Correct. It's a Nikon D40, shutter trigger on the right. Also, I wanted to showcase my lovely TAG timepiece. Kidding. It's not that lovely, and I didn't want to showcase anything but the bag.

Still weird for a lefty to wear his watch on his left hand.

[julie_m]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1909/dsc0367kg8.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8825/dsc0369ly8.jpg



How can you tell by wood and pavement?

Look at the two pictures. See it?


You two should consider detective work.

Thankya. I had a Jr Detective kit and book when I was a kid...could that be it?


Still weird for a lefty to wear his watch on his left hand.

I've known righties to wear it on their right sometimes...who knows.

[bogeyme]

Great pics of the bag W_S_E. That's a great looking bag. My new bag also has the zipperless ball pocket and that's pretty cool.

[Osahar]

Once again, thank you TaylorMade and THP! The new stand bag arrived yesterday, and wow is it light! For anyone curious, it's a Monza Featherweight. Here are some pictures, including the THP Towel :D

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/001.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/002.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/003.jpg

[DDBowdoin]

nice bag! white = sick

congrats! now you have a nice bag for that NICE DRIVER!

[bogeyme]

Great looking bag. Very sharp. That towel is nice too.

[Osahar]

Thanks DD! The bag does look great. And I guess this fixes the question I once asked on whether to carry w/a stand bag or get a cart bag w/3-wheel cart. I have both now!

[LGL-NI]

Will you be playing any golf while in Florida?

Whole reason for visiting! Need a little sunshine to shorten the miserable winter. :cool:

This time next week my golfing buddy and I will be wending our way across the fairways of The Doral :twist:

Can't wait - so excited.:banana:

[JB]

Congrats Osahar. Glad it came and glad you like it. The pictures look great.

[worst_shot_ever]

Osahar: Great bag, and that towel is cool looking, too. Like the way the embroidery came out.

Liquified Natural Gas: Lucky gal!

[MO_Hacker]

Looks great Osahar, congrats again.

[RocketSauce]

Once again, thank you TaylorMade and THP! The new stand bag arrived yesterday, and wow is it light! For anyone curious, it's a Monza Featherweight. Here are some pictures, including the THP Towel :D

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/001.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/002.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/Osahar70/003.jpg

i love that towel JB! when will they be for sale? :banana:

[JB]

Either tonight or tomorrow.

[RocketSauce]

that looks pretty big. do you know what the dimensions are roughly? like 15x12 or something in that area?

[JB]

They are smaller than that RS. We are calling them our mini towels.

[RocketSauce]

They are smaller than that RS. We are calling them our mini towels.

ok. but they (mini towels) are the ones shown in that photo, correct?

[JB]

They are. After measuring, they are 10 by 16.5.

[RocketSauce]

cool. i will be buying at least one. thanks

[MO_Hacker]

that looks pretty big. do you know what the dimensions are roughly? like 15x12 or something in that area?

.. 18x11

[Smallville]

They are. After measuring, they are 10 by 16.5.


.. 18x11


Someone's using a rubber ruler!

[MO_Hacker]

Someone's using a rubber ruler!

Well I fish too, actually I used my wife's sewing tape so it could be off.

[Harry Longshanks]

.. 18x11

Have your wife/girlfriend remeasure and post the numbers she came up with.

[Smallville]

I wasn't going to go there. But girls don't know how to measure anyway do they? (Insert joke here)

[MO_Hacker]

Um yeah, I almost didn't post up the dimensions of the towel because I was trying to figure out how to do it and not get my chops busted. That's why I only posted numbers, no reference to "it measures". haha

[ClairefromClare]

I wasn't going to go there. But girls don't know how to measure anyway do they? (Insert joke here)

You mean the one about women and spatial relations? I was once lucky enough to have a fellow walk right into that one.

[TexAg08]

Just got back in town and had a little package from FL, I have already read the whole quick reference guide and will post up a pic first thing sunday when I get back home again. Adios for a while,

I really miss this place while traveling

Thanks again JB and THP

[Lange]

I absolutley love both the Ogio and Taylormade bags! I had a good look at the Monza's for a while but then i found a great deal on a almost brand new Ogio bag for $85 after shipping!

[julie_m]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/seadogsthemovie/julieprizes.jpg

[MO_Hacker]

Very nice julie, you got the whole THP ensemble working.

[julie_m]

Very nice julie, you got the whole THP ensemble working.

I'm feeling very branded. :bashful:

[worst_shot_ever]

I'm feeling very branded. :bashful:

I was looking for something like this in "THP":

http://pro.corbis.com/images/DJ001277.jpg?size=67&uid=%7BE3FED186-58D5-47C9-B04B-55B4A836B2AD%7D

[JB]

So glad you like it. The shirts are great.

[GolferGal]

That is an awesome picture Julie, I love how you put the whole thing together : )

[worst_shot_ever]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that: love the bag, towel, and the shirt looks great on you! Those ladies shirts are very cool.

[Osahar]

Looks great Julie!

[julie_m]

That is an awesome picture Julie, I love how you put the whole thing together : )

Did you notice my ball holder?

[JB]

We sure did. Ame and Lulu

[madhacker]

Julie that set up is you!!! Looks great:banana::blob::banana::blob::banana::blob:

[jcuray]

Nice Julie, that is a very nice ensemble you have there. The shirt, Bag is great even a few of your headcovers look like they match, an orchid color I think. You are grinning from ear to ear. Have Fun this year, you deserve it.:act-up:

[julie_m]

Nice Julie, that is a very nice ensemble you have there. The shirt, Bag is great even a few of your headcovers look like they match, an orchid color I think. You are grinning from ear to ear. Have Fun this year, you deserve it.:act-up:

They're a lavender type color, matches my old bag set up - I hoped having some purple and some pink wouldn't be too much, glad to hear it looks ok! Thank you for the nice message. :bashful:

[ClairefromClare]

Looks great, Julie!

TSE, off topic, but if you won't do a tattoo, there are some Fraternities that brand...

[jcuray]

Your welcome Julie, my pleasure. This really is a great place to come to at the end of the day and know that I can talk with fellow golfers or just read the posts and know that there are people who are into the sport as much as me. My girlfriend who has been golfing 20 years to my 4 is telling me to get over my frustration with winter, I have to agree with her as of this year have to say my least fav season is winter in Ny State:angry:

[julie_m]

Your welcome Julie, my pleasure. This really is a great place to come to at the end of the day and know that I can talk with fellow golfers or just read the posts and know that there are people who are into the sport as much as me. My girlfriend who has been golfing 20 years to my 4 is telling me to get over my frustration with winter, I have to agree with her as of this year have to say my least fav season is winter in Ny State:angry:

I come from Minnesota...almost 24 years...

I understand.

:angel:

You are completely welcome to come here and commune!

[TexAg08]

This showed up at the casa while out of town, as soon as I opened it I had to read it!!

Thanks THP for the wonderful gift!

http://i40.tinypic.com/29ve8v6.jpg

notice the lack of clubs, VR 9&PW blade are on back order should be in on Thursday!! I can't wait

[JB]

Thanks for the picture Tex. Glad it arrived safely.

[MontyV]

In the mail today...:banana:

http://www.callmetechy.com/golfhat.jpg

[JB]

Glad it got there so fast Monty.

[DDBowdoin]

In the mail today...:banana:

http://www.callmetechy.com/golfhat.jpg

nice hat! very sharp colors... congrats on your prize

[MO_Hacker]

Well my favorite UPS driver made a stop at the house this afternoon. It looks like my 3 iron will be taking a break from the bag to make room for a new Miura 60*. Many thanks to THP and all the companies putting up prizes for the contest.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/Miurawedge002.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/Miurawedge003.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/Miurawedge004.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/mokanelitecrete/THP/Miurawedge005.jpg

[bogeyme]

Great looking wedge MO.

[MO_Hacker]

Great looking wedge MO.
Definitely, I was wanting a 60 so bad. I was stunned when my number came up in the raffle.

[JB]

Glad you like it and it came fast.

[Smallville]

I can't wait to take it from you and put my 60 in your bag!

[MO_Hacker]

I can't wait to take it from you and put my 60 in your bag!

Haha, I'll be keeping an eye on it:bulgy-eyes:

[bogeyme]

Haha, I'll be keeping an eye on it:bulgy-eyes:

Congrats on 1600.

The ol' switcharoo. You better watch that tricky little mouse.

[Atticus]

Well I got my winnings in the mail today :clapp: and I have to say my son went crazy lol here are a couple pictures...

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/Acerbis5783/100_1003-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/Acerbis5783/100_0998.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/Acerbis5783/100_0991.jpg

[JB]

Atticus that just made our day.

[DDBowdoin]

Atticus that just made our day.

Wow... Seriously man, as someone who started playing later in life that also just made my day. That is awesome!!!!

Someday, if your son sticks with the game, he'll thank you for introducing him to the sport and thp for also helping that happen!

[Floppy]

That is AWESOME, Atticus!!!

[MO_Hacker]

That's awesome Atticus, hopefully he'll get a lot of enjoyment from the game

[GolferGal]

Great photos everyone. It is so nice to see everyone enjoying their prizes :-)

[ClairefromClare]

Great photos today! Atticus, your son will have his own thread here soon!

[Atticus]

I want to thanks you guys again if my son could type he would be saying it also :act-up: you should have seen him swinging them around I though my wife was gonna die lol btw he wont even look at the plastic clubs we bought him a couple months ago.

[Dent]

Tiger better watch out Atticus. he may also be beating you at the age of 10. :D

[Atticus]

oh im sure he will

[jefffann]

Received this today
Thanks all at THP
It's a sweet putter

[GolferGal]

I am so glad you like it jefffann.

[ClairefromClare]

Is it really copper colored, or is that the photo? DD has a copper colored putter that I'm totally in lust with.

[JB]

It is the photo. Glad you got it Jeff. Its a good one.

[jefffann]

It is the photo. Glad you got it Jeff. Its a good one.

Yes
I can tell.It's right up there with my bryon morgan.Can't wait to get her out but gonna be cold and miserable this weekend.

[RocketSauce]

Received this today
Thanks all at THP
It's a sweet putter

that was #2 on my list. what a gorgeous putter :banana:

[bogeyme]

Well I got my winnings in the mail today :clapp: and I have to say my son went crazy lol here are a couple pictures...

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/Acerbis5783/100_0991.jpg

Congrats on the winning. I hope he gets many years out of those clubs.

[jefffann]

Atticus
Love the pics.Hope he gets to wear those clubs out golfin with his dad.

[RocketSauce]

JB gave me the Graphite Design YSQ Shaft that I won during the raffle today. all i can say is Thank You Very Much THP, JB, & GG. this shaft is absolutely stunning and I cant wait to find a head for this baby. I had a hard time taking photos of it for some reason (lighting maybe?), but here are the best ones I could take. Thank you very very much guys. I appreciate everything you guys do for us!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3314712428_9933bf27a6.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3314713022_52b1c5f42c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3313890055_8d82ae5405.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3314713512_5797f5a8e7.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3314721796_8e5ae2d44a.jpg?v=0

[GolferGal]

I think the pictures came out just fine, shafts are sometimes hard to take pictures of. (just because I know the people on this site, let me clarify...club shafts)

[worst_shot_ever]

I think the pictures came out just fine, shafts are sometimes hard to take pictures of. (just because I know the people on this site, let me clarify...club shafts)

Nice clarification GG!!

So I received the ProLeaderboard yesterday! Woohoo. It's just a big, heavy box right now. I'll assemble it this evening and post my pictures soon. Muchos gracias, all.

[Harry Longshanks]

I think the pictures came out just fine, shafts are sometimes hard to take pictures of. (just because I know the people on this site, let me clarify...club shafts)

Indeed.

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/image.php?u=10&dateline=1235528463

[GolferGal]

I almost fell out of my chair laughing just now Harry, that was great!!!

[GolferGal]

Nice clarification GG!!

So I received the ProLeaderboard yesterday! Woohoo. It's just a big, heavy box right now. I'll assemble it this evening and post my pictures soon. Muchos gracias, all.

I hope you like it WSE...when we got to test it out it was pretty easy to put together. DD is still talking about how great it is, I hope you like it too.

[Sir Shanksalot]

Here it is. The Nickent 5 wood. Took it out today and just ripped it.:clapp:

http://i43.tinypic.com/2zh46qb.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/23vx5yd.jpg

[GolferGal]

I am so glad it arrived! I hope you like it.

[ClairefromClare]

So I received the ProLeaderboard yesterday! Woohoo. It's just a big, heavy box right now. I'll assemble it this evening and post my pictures soon. Muchos gracias, all.

If I"m doing my addition correctly, you should have an expert assistant crawling around the floor, helping you out there.


Here it is. The Nickent 5 wood. Took it out today and just ripped it.:clapp:



http://i43.tinypic.com/23vx5yd.jpg

I haven't a clue how to do Harry's cool photo editing, or I'd point an arrow at the "Wonder" on your wood box there--intentional, I presume?

[Sir Shanksalot]

That is part of the back of my hallway closet. I have a couple of painters who are very talented artists and the back of my closet was always an eye sore so when they did the room they decorated it to look like an old wood burning oven. The 'stone' on the bottom and the 'tile' above is actually plaster that was hand colored and polished. I saw them do it and I can't even believe it's not real stone and tile. We found the Wonder oven door on Ebay and tell people it's from a Wonder bread oven. Here's the whole thing.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2upd6h2.jpg

[JB]

Gary,
So glad the 5wood worked for you.

[ClairefromClare]

Cool closet. The club course you're referencing is the new one?

[Sir Shanksalot]

Cool closet. The club course you're referencing is the new one?

Yes, there is some major construction happening there. Dredging the lakes, redoing the bridges, lots of the cart paths, etc. I hope they finish up before it gets really nice out.

[ClairefromClare]

Yes, there is some major construction happening there. Dredging the lakes, redoing the bridges, lots of the cart paths, etc. I hope they finish up before it gets really nice out.

You mean the hole-in-one contest hole is going to get HARDER?

[Sir Shanksalot]

You mean the hole-in-one contest hole is going to get HARDER?
C'mon Claire. It's not nearly as hard when one strikes the ball as well as you do.

[ClairefromClare]

C'mon Claire. It's not nearly as hard when one strikes the ball as well as you do.

To get back on track--you'll nail that downhill over the water hole every time with your new club.

[ClairefromClare]

I think the pictures came out just fine, shafts are sometimes hard to take pictures of. (just because I know the people on this site, let me clarify...club shafts)


Indeed.

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/image.php?u=10&dateline=1235528463

Now--just add chocolate E-Claire and that annoying Gilbert O'Sullivan song to make the middle school trifecta.

[JB]

Lets get this one back to pictures and on topic if we can guys. Thanks.

[madhacker]

Atticus what a great picture!! he wants to hit the links, I can see it in his eyes, the next Tiger!!!!!

[worst_shot_ever]

So I received the ProLeaderboard yesterday! Woohoo. It's just a big, heavy box right now. I'll assemble it this evening and post my pictures soon. Muchos gracias, all.

PRO LEADERBOARD

First, a few words on my initial impressions about this. Overall, I think this thing is going to be great. I played around with it a little bit this afternoon and it isn't easy. It's a great tool for developing balance, feel, and muscle pattern memory. The feedback on certain swing flaws is quick and unmistakeable. In fact, I can't believe just how bad my balance has become in my old age. My core strength is also pretty lousy: with only the two light bands attached I was having a really tough time doing the twisting, core execises. Contrarily, I was pretty impressed by the level of fitness and balance demonstrated by Stuart Appleby, the sponsoring pro for this particular golf gizmo. (Although it's hard to say how much resistence he was using in the video, I've got to hand it to him, his balance looked spot on perfect -- far different than I felt when going through the paces, I assure you!) If I had to offer a suggestion for improvement, I think it would be related to the video. It comes with three DVDs, and the set does a really great job walking you through the numerous exercises and swing flaws/fixes the device addresses. But I wish the set also contained something like a fixed 30-minute workout routine that one can follow along at home (perhaps something with techno music and several leotarded men and women in the background, along the lines popularized by women trainers promising to turn buns and abs into steel, for example). Well, maybe not the buns of steel routine, but something put together that doesn't require you to do it on your own That's just a minor point, though, and otherwise the video was all easy to understand. I'm thrilled to start making this a regular part of my weekly fitness regimen, as I am unusually confident that regular and consistent use of this thing will improve, first and foremost, my balance in the golf swing, the solidity of my stance and base, and together that should help minimize my tendency toward lateral leg action and mishitting fat or thin. Also, with time I certainly expect to see some added distance as core stregth and flexibility improve with use. So with just a single day's observation, I'm ready to give this thing two enthusiastically upward thrusting thumbs. :good: :good:

Now for the pictures!
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A Mizuno 9 iron, a Persian rug (already much abused by a certain golden retriever), and the Pro Leaderboard ready to be abused.

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One of the menus on the "Swing Flaws and Fixes" DVD.

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Yours truly -- with club in hand and wearing jeans (gasp!).

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The board, with the tee platform and the knee pad thingy (used for the brutal stomach flexing exercises I love to hate).

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An overpriced coffee table and the Pro Leaderboard carrying case.

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Appleby's butt, for Claire. Appleby watching his ball flight, for the rest of us.

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The PGA pro walking through the swing sequence on the Leaderboard.

Thanks again THP and ProLeaderboard!