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Just a thought for a thread that could bring a little more insight to why we all set things up the way we do. Plus, could be cool to be able to go back down the road and see what we were all thinking and how things have evolved. Also, just cool to have a more setup specific place to discuss other than the equipment pondering thread. Maybe.
For me, the bag has gotten a little...different...post MC. It will undeniably change 100 times over when reviews start rolling, but for MY setup I've looked to simplify things at the top and also find a way to feel more comfortable on my 120 and in shots, so....
So, kind of a different thread, don't have to be super detailed like this, but I like to write if you didn't know already. Again, I think this could just be a great thread for pondering about the setup and not what clubs you want to buy. Could be, we shall see eh?
For me, the bag has gotten a little...different...post MC. It will undeniably change 100 times over when reviews start rolling, but for MY setup I've looked to simplify things at the top and also find a way to feel more comfortable on my 120 and in shots, so....
- Driver and 3w are given's, 11* and 16* respectably, two options off of the tee and a legitimate fairway wood off the deck option thanks to the 4w loft, I've found I sacrifice nothing off the tee with the higher loft and in fact gain distance.
- Hybrids are 20.5* and 23.5*, this covers my 220 to 190 gap, big gap I know, but with the Bio's I've found I can manipulate them incredibly well, the 4hy so well in fact it has allowed me to drop my 5i and cover that 4-5 slot with one club.
- Irons are 6-SW, yes, a set SW, I'm "that guy" and I like it. All of these are full swingers for me so I want the consistency of the set clubs and also the forgiveness compared to a bladed GW and SW.
- Wedges I carry only a 58* bladed wedge, why? Because its the only club in my bag other than the putter which I will do everything I can to not full swing. It used to be my 110 club, then I realized that is asinine and there is no reason to swing one of the more difficult and unforgiving clubs in my bag that hard. Its been a big boost, its my go to for touch shots, pitches, runners, it is Mr. Versatility for me and at 58* cranking it open is no issue.
- Utility Club. The Niblick. The other reason I dropped my 5i. I want a club I can lean on from 70 to 110 and this one used to be that for me and as it turns out this week showed it still is. I can full swing it high and easy, I can 1/2 and 3/4 it easy, and it is directionally awesome for me.
- Putter. Duh, need one. Love them. Wish I could own them all.
So, kind of a different thread, don't have to be super detailed like this, but I like to write if you didn't know already. Again, I think this could just be a great thread for pondering about the setup and not what clubs you want to buy. Could be, we shall see eh?