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Thainer21 said:
I'm pondering j40 blades. Hard.
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Solid ponder Thain.

I'm pondering nothing for the first time in a while. I'm actually concerned about myself that I'm not pondering anything.
 
Jman said:
Hahaha, you pansy.

Seriously though, the C-Tapers play a flex strong in my time with them, they are NOT a shaft to let your ego get in the way with. When tour pro's are playing S's in them and not X's, it should send a message. 5% people, they are a 5% shaft.
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(Warning Chunkysponse) I honestly don't think that I play a X in C-Tapers and get proper flight or loading. This is more trial and error than anything else. Its a cheap way to start at the top of the flex range an then slide down the scale with testing. Also gives me a chance to the softstep and test those that way as well. This is all a testing excericise for me.
 
Playdough said:
(Warning Chunkysponse) I honestly don't think that I play a X in C-Tapers and get proper flight or loading. This is more trial and error than anything else. Its a cheap way to start at the top of the flex range an then slide down the scale with testing. Also gives me a chance to the softstep and test those that way as well. This is all a testing excericise for me.
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and a cheap one at that! You've got lots of aggression in your iron swing and I think that bodes well for the C-Tapers buddy. With that said, I had my eyes open this past week regarding the first hand differences of C-Tapers and KBS tour (120/130g). Have you hit them at all?
 
Chunkylover77 said:
As my Max says, instresting
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Let me know if you might be interested. Hell, if you wanted to, you could borrow it for a while, see if you like and send it back when you are done or whatever. I'm making some top of the bag changes this winter, and as much as I love the 2 hybrid, it just doesn't fit what I am wanting to do. And with the Mashie TF3, it just doesn't make much sense being in the bag. It's a stiff flex, so I am not sure what you play.
 
You hit that TF3 really well JR. That thing was a rocket for you.
 
Canadan said:
and a cheap one at that! You've got lots of aggression in your iron swing and I think that bodes well for the C-Tapers buddy. With that said, I had my eyes open this past week regarding the first hand differences of C-Tapers and KBS tour (120/130g). Have you hit them at all?
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I think that aggression and lag will boad well for stiffness and flight of the C-Taper. I have hit Tours and they are smooth smooth. Little higher ball flight than I like. If I was forced to go Tours, I go with stiff and hardstep to get the flight down some. I have a feeling that I'm not going to like the weight of the X or even S+ in the C-Taper. I have a feeling that hardstepping vs. softstepping is in my future.
 
JB said:
You hit that TF3 really well JR. That thing was a rocket for you.
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Far and away my favorite club in the bag this whole year. As my Dad would say, "Sell that effing driver". When I started battling the pulls and hooks, primarily with the driver, I went to the the TF3 off a lot of tees and wasn't giving up huge chunks of distance and even if I would pull or hook it, it wasn't as extreme as when I would with the driver. It's a beast and will be in the bag for a long time.
 
Playdough said:
I think that aggression and lag will boad well for stiffness and flight of the C-Taper. I have hit Tours and they are smooth smooth. Little higher ball flight than I like. If I was forced to go Tours, I go with stiff and hardstep to get the flight down some. I have a feeling that I'm not going to like the weight of the X or even S+ in the C-Taper. I have a feeling that hardstepping vs. softstepping is in my future.
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hah, well put man!! I would have said the same thing, pondering about a hard step. At some point, that flight is just going to have to be tolerated for the added smoothness eh?

Plus, those black nickel shafts are diiiiiiirty!!!
 
Canadan said:
hah, well put man!! I would have said the same thing, pondering about a hard step. At some point, that flight is just going to have to be tolerated for the added smoothness eh?

Plus, those black nickel shafts are diiiiiiirty!!!
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I really like the idea of the a lighter shaft hardstepped. I know that softstepping is being coming popular, but I also think that is more for someone who is looking for a certain flight. The Tour flight isn't terrible, but I think that maybe a testing option as well. A hard stepped Tour Stiff to see what the flight is like.

Yeah that black nickel is sick...Gray Lamkins would be will killer on those...
 
Playdough said:
I really like the idea of the a lighter shaft hardstepped. I know that softstepping is being coming popular, but I also think that is more for someone who is looking for a certain flight. The Tour flight isn't terrible, but I think that maybe a testing option as well. A hard stepped Tour Stiff to see what the flight is like.

Yeah that black nickel is sick...Gray Lamkins would be will killer on those...
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I am pondering hard stepping my Tour Customs Stiff when I FINALLY have them installed this winter. I could probably stand to bring my ball flight down a touch and I really liked the Tour S+ in the AMP Forged when I hit them a few times.
 
Playdough said:
I really like the idea of the a lighter shaft hardstepped. I know that softstepping is being coming popular, but I also think that is more for someone who is looking for a certain flight. The Tour flight isn't terrible, but I think that maybe a testing option as well. A hard stepped Tour Stiff to see what the flight is like.

Yeah that black nickel is sick...Gray Lamkins would be will killer on those...
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I would go the other way and say that for a faster tempo, you'd bode well in irons to stay heavier. I know for the Burner 2.0's I've been hitting all summer, the lighter shafts cause me to come out of my natural swing and it's really bothered me.

JeffReedMO said:
I am pondering hard stepping my Tour Customs Stiff when I FINALLY have them installed this winter. I could probably stand to bring my ball flight down a touch and I really liked the Tour S+ in the AMP Forged when I hit them a few times.
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Are you putting them in the Callaway irons you picked up Jeff? I can't wait to see what comes of that.
 
Canadan said:
I would go the other way and say that for a faster tempo, you'd bode well in irons to stay heavier. I know for the Burner 2.0's I've been hitting all summer, the lighter shafts cause me to come out of my natural swing and it's really bothered me..
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Thats what I would think, but I've always played a little lighter shaft, in everything. I think that is what has me so intruiged to do testing to see which way I want to go. I know I'm going KBS, its just a matter of what and in what way.
 
Canadan said:
Are you putting them in the Callaway irons you picked up Jeff? I can't wait to see what comes of that.
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Yes sir. I need to pick up a couple more of the baby blue 3Gen Grips and some ferrules, but once I get that done, I am hoping Freddie has some time to get to them. They are going to look sweet, no doubt. I actually like the PX Flighted that are in them now, which is why there wasn't much of a rush on my behalf to get this done. But, I am looking forward to having my Tours in there.
 
Pondering offing a lot of putters.
 
Playdough said:
Thats what I would think, but I've always played a little lighter shaft, in everything. I think that is what has me so intruiged to do testing to see which way I want to go. I know I'm going KBS, its just a matter of what and in what way.
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I would love to see the launch variables between the heavier and lighter shafts in the same head from you. I've think you've got a consistent enough swing to drop the randoms and get a really unique perspective on it.
 
JeffReedMO said:
Yes sir. I need to pick up a couple more of the baby blue 3Gen Grips and some ferrules, but once I get that done, I am hoping Freddie has some time to get to them. They are going to look sweet, no doubt. I actually like the PX Flighted that are in them now, which is why there wasn't much of a rush on my behalf to get this done. But, I am looking forward to having my Tours in there.
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coloured ferrules look wicked!! Going to get the striped ones?

Jman said:
Pondering offing a lot of putters.
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Is this to open the door to more Machine?! Or a pending Xtreme?! I like your ponders buddy. They excite me!
 
Canadan said:
I would love to see the launch variables between the heavier and lighter shafts in the same head from you. I've think you've got a consistent enough swing to drop the randoms and get a really unique perspective on it.
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I think so too. Will be some simulator time in my future. Just hate that the relationship between my neighborhood course and me has soured, now I have to drive 30 minutes to find a decent sim. Maybe I can make a friendship between myself and the local DSG if I promise to buy my supplies from them..lol
 
Pondering putting either C-tapers or Tours in my MBs. Just not sure which way to go yet. But leaning towards the c-tapers....
 
Playdough said:
I think so too. Will be some simulator time in my future. Just hate that the relationship between my neighborhood course and me has soured, now I have to drive 30 minutes to find a decent sim. Maybe I can make a friendship between myself and the local DSG if I promise to buy my supplies from them..lol
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We can check that out at the outing too PD.
 
WessCook said:
Any heel shafted mid mallets?????
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Possibly. If it happens I'll holla.

Canadan said:
Is this to open the door to more Machine?! Or a pending Xtreme?! I like your ponders buddy. They excite me!
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Nope. No mas. Just realizing what I putt best with, plus, I think the center shafted Rossie or #6 MX's will crush all comers for me when they release. I adore that insert.
 
thetopdogg said:
Pondering putting either C-tapers or Tours in my MBs. Just not sure which way to go yet. But leaning towards the c-tapers....
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Hit them before you buy or get one to try. KBS means it when they say they don't fit everyone, 5%. Beware of flex too as even the Tour Pro's that DO play them play only S-flex. I love mine in my i20's but they are stout.
 
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