Hello everyone! I am a pretty new member, so I thought I would introduce myself by participating in a little WITB activity. To give a little background, I played a lot of golf as a kid and at varsity level in high school, and then worked in grounds keeping at various courses as a summer job in college. I then lost contact with the game and really didn't touch a club for about 15 years. This spring, something latent clicked and there needed to be golf. I have had a fantastic time picking up the game again, and it has been an added bonus for the mechanical engineer in me that there is 15-20 years worth of technology to catch up with. That being said, it is still very much the same game. This forum has been a great source of entertainment and information and folks here seem very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, in the right sort of way. I have enjoyed reading many of your reviews and WITB makeups as I have chose some new pieces for my set - thanks to all for the benefit of your shared experience.
I like to walk, so I carry a stand bag - Callaway HyperLite 5 holds all my gear.
Running through the bag, from the Boom sticks:
Callaway Big Bertha 815 DBD @ 10*, Aldila Rogue Silver 110 Stiff
Callaway Big Bertha 815 Fairway @ 16*, Fujikura Speeder 665 Stiff
Callaway Apex Hybrid 20*, Kuro Kage Black 80 Stiff
Callaway Apex UT 21*, UST Mayima Recoil 680 Stiff
I went with a 4w & 3h (future alt. 7-wood) setup to try and build forgiveness and consistency from long range. Trying to play smarter, intelligence over power. This is somewhat new approach for me as a strong 13* 3-wood and lower lofted 2-iron have long been key parts of my long game, but I think the higher lofts will play better all around. I am also trying a more driver loft at 10* and may yet go to something like a lofted XR if the DBD does not work out. I have always liked driving irons, and hybrids are new to me, so am playing the Apex hybrid against Apex UT for a while to see how they fit. I do notice the hybrid carries easily 15 yards further though similar shaft length and loft. Both clubs have incredible feel and hit great shots, and as good as the Apex UT is, the Apex Hybrid just feels pure - truly remarkable. While close in yardage both clubs have a spot for now, and play nicely with my weak lofted Apex irons. Speaking of which:
I picked up some Apex '99 blades at a good deal and regripped with Lamkin UTx - am I really liking these grips and the UTx or UTx Wrap will be finding its way onto all the clubs. The heads are in nice shape - fairly minimal wear. Classic irons never grow old. The 4-iron...
And 8-iron...
Moving through the scoring zone I have been a long time Cleveland wedge fan, but he now works at Callaway. Thus, Mack Daddy Tour Slate wedges in 54 and 58 degree. I have am really enjoying these beauties, I have a special place in my heart for wedges.
Finally, for the most important club in the bag I am currently rolling a Cleveland Classics HB 6.0 mallet. I have been switching it off with a Ping Karsten TR Anser 2, both work well but this one feels a little better at the moment.
For golf ball I have been playing a few different to get a feel for what is out there, but so far Chrome Soft has been a favorite. Wilson Staff FG Tour seems a little curvy, interested to try the Srixon XV and Bridgestone B330. I am not particularly brand loyal, but do prefer to stick with one after I know what works for me. I prefer a Tour level ball, and based on results so far, perhaps the lower spin model from a respective line.
Thanks for reading my WITB, please feel free to comment or question, I appreciate learning from others. I have a couple of other setups that I will probably share in the coming weeks.
Fairways and Greens -GraniteRoost-
I like to walk, so I carry a stand bag - Callaway HyperLite 5 holds all my gear.
Running through the bag, from the Boom sticks:
Callaway Big Bertha 815 DBD @ 10*, Aldila Rogue Silver 110 Stiff
Callaway Big Bertha 815 Fairway @ 16*, Fujikura Speeder 665 Stiff
Callaway Apex Hybrid 20*, Kuro Kage Black 80 Stiff
Callaway Apex UT 21*, UST Mayima Recoil 680 Stiff
I went with a 4w & 3h (future alt. 7-wood) setup to try and build forgiveness and consistency from long range. Trying to play smarter, intelligence over power. This is somewhat new approach for me as a strong 13* 3-wood and lower lofted 2-iron have long been key parts of my long game, but I think the higher lofts will play better all around. I am also trying a more driver loft at 10* and may yet go to something like a lofted XR if the DBD does not work out. I have always liked driving irons, and hybrids are new to me, so am playing the Apex hybrid against Apex UT for a while to see how they fit. I do notice the hybrid carries easily 15 yards further though similar shaft length and loft. Both clubs have incredible feel and hit great shots, and as good as the Apex UT is, the Apex Hybrid just feels pure - truly remarkable. While close in yardage both clubs have a spot for now, and play nicely with my weak lofted Apex irons. Speaking of which:
I picked up some Apex '99 blades at a good deal and regripped with Lamkin UTx - am I really liking these grips and the UTx or UTx Wrap will be finding its way onto all the clubs. The heads are in nice shape - fairly minimal wear. Classic irons never grow old. The 4-iron...
And 8-iron...
Moving through the scoring zone I have been a long time Cleveland wedge fan, but he now works at Callaway. Thus, Mack Daddy Tour Slate wedges in 54 and 58 degree. I have am really enjoying these beauties, I have a special place in my heart for wedges.
Finally, for the most important club in the bag I am currently rolling a Cleveland Classics HB 6.0 mallet. I have been switching it off with a Ping Karsten TR Anser 2, both work well but this one feels a little better at the moment.
For golf ball I have been playing a few different to get a feel for what is out there, but so far Chrome Soft has been a favorite. Wilson Staff FG Tour seems a little curvy, interested to try the Srixon XV and Bridgestone B330. I am not particularly brand loyal, but do prefer to stick with one after I know what works for me. I prefer a Tour level ball, and based on results so far, perhaps the lower spin model from a respective line.
Thanks for reading my WITB, please feel free to comment or question, I appreciate learning from others. I have a couple of other setups that I will probably share in the coming weeks.
Fairways and Greens -GraniteRoost-
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