Guitarguy35
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Calling all other big hitters. A little about my self. 2 handicap and hit it far. I'm 6-4 250lbs. Probably average 320 carry 340 total on drives. My bombs go 370-385 with standard length drivers. With Long drive drivers i can touch 400yrds in the right conditions. Swing speed on track man averages 127-131. Ball speeds between 185-190 for on course swings. When I swing as hard as I can I can touch 144mph swing speed.
Fellow big hitters, And I know you are out there. What are the most common reactions/comments you normally get. I thought I'd catalogue mine and see if I'm not alone in this.
1. The one upper. By far the most common. People LOVE to tell me about that one guy they know or met in passing who is always even longer than me. Not sure why they feel the need to do this? Knock me down a peg? Not really sure but it happens nearly every time without fail. This is the most annoying.
2. The compensator. They will swing crazy hard and hit poor shots to try and "keep up" when they only hit it 250 on a great stripe anyway. They see your length as a subliminal assault on their own manhood. Silly, but primal and understandable.
3. Mr. No biggie. Pretend like it's nothing special and carry on with their round, even though they clearly want to say something . This is by far my preferred reaction.
4. You must have played other sports guy. "Did you play baseball and or hockey" this is the second most popular question.
5. The worshipper. This dude after every drive you hit ooohs and awe's after every drive. While this is pleasing on a narcissistic and superficial level. It can take you out of your game, cause you feel like now every drive is a performance where you have to deliver the goods. Then you find yourself swinging harder than you should.
6. The Patronizer. This is usually a man in their 50's who for the rest of the round will comment on your game without you asking while patronizing the **** out of you. Even though your handicap is a solid 10 strokes below his. Not sure why this occurs but it's happened enough to be noticeable. And it's always the same guy. The 50-59 year old white guy. Every. Single. Time. Close second in annoyingness to mr one upper.
7. The inquisitor. Do you do long drive? Ever though about going for your tour card? How tall are you? How fast are you swining. The questions are relentless and for the most part friendly and tolerable. This guy is not annoying, just curious.
8. The good playing partner. Complementary without being over the top. Stays in his game and doesn't feel threatened or intimidated by your length. Usually a down to earth guy with a lot of perspective. Is way above the typical dick measuring that goes on with a lot of people.
Anyway, these are just the most common reactions and comments I get as a really long hitter. I want to know if there is some consistency out there from other long hitters and if they see the same patterns too. So how bout it big hitters? Weigh in and let me know what you get.
Fellow big hitters, And I know you are out there. What are the most common reactions/comments you normally get. I thought I'd catalogue mine and see if I'm not alone in this.
1. The one upper. By far the most common. People LOVE to tell me about that one guy they know or met in passing who is always even longer than me. Not sure why they feel the need to do this? Knock me down a peg? Not really sure but it happens nearly every time without fail. This is the most annoying.
2. The compensator. They will swing crazy hard and hit poor shots to try and "keep up" when they only hit it 250 on a great stripe anyway. They see your length as a subliminal assault on their own manhood. Silly, but primal and understandable.
3. Mr. No biggie. Pretend like it's nothing special and carry on with their round, even though they clearly want to say something . This is by far my preferred reaction.
4. You must have played other sports guy. "Did you play baseball and or hockey" this is the second most popular question.
5. The worshipper. This dude after every drive you hit ooohs and awe's after every drive. While this is pleasing on a narcissistic and superficial level. It can take you out of your game, cause you feel like now every drive is a performance where you have to deliver the goods. Then you find yourself swinging harder than you should.
6. The Patronizer. This is usually a man in their 50's who for the rest of the round will comment on your game without you asking while patronizing the **** out of you. Even though your handicap is a solid 10 strokes below his. Not sure why this occurs but it's happened enough to be noticeable. And it's always the same guy. The 50-59 year old white guy. Every. Single. Time. Close second in annoyingness to mr one upper.
7. The inquisitor. Do you do long drive? Ever though about going for your tour card? How tall are you? How fast are you swining. The questions are relentless and for the most part friendly and tolerable. This guy is not annoying, just curious.
8. The good playing partner. Complementary without being over the top. Stays in his game and doesn't feel threatened or intimidated by your length. Usually a down to earth guy with a lot of perspective. Is way above the typical dick measuring that goes on with a lot of people.
Anyway, these are just the most common reactions and comments I get as a really long hitter. I want to know if there is some consistency out there from other long hitters and if they see the same patterns too. So how bout it big hitters? Weigh in and let me know what you get.