The Golf Thread

[falafel]

I hit these clubs alot longer than my previous set. 1.5-2 clubs longer. I knew they were de-lofted, but holy hell, what a difference. It really threw me off.

After playing a few rounds with them, I still couldn't get used to the yardage I was hitting them. I also want liking that the clubs were 1/2" longer than my old set as well. I was taking huge divots with them. After 4 rounds, I decided to sell them.

I just ordered a set of Adams Idea Tech A4 forged irons. The set id a 3 and 4 hybrid and 5-PW. I went to the pro shop and hit them and they feel really nice. They are supposed to show up Christmas eve.

Wait, you mean you sold your clubs because you were hitting them too far?

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Wait, you mean you sold your clubs because you were hitting them too far?

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One day, with practice.

[falafel]

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One day, with practice.

23 seconds?! I've really got to speed up my swing!

[Drunk Tank]

Wait, you mean you sold your clubs because you were hitting them too far?

I know, but when I normally hit a 7 iron 155-160, and I am now hitting it 180-190, it really throws you off.

Truthfully, I bought the Burners on a whim, and really never felt comfortable hitting them.

[falafel]

I know, but when I normally hit a 7 iron 155-160, and I am now hitting it 180-190, it really throws you off.

Yeah, but in a GOOD way! Think of the strokes you could take off once you adjusted!

[Drunk Tank]

Sometimes it is about what feels right. These clubs didn't feel right.

[falafel]

Sometimes it is about what feels right. These clubs didn't feel right.

I won't argue with that. Still, I would love to get an additional 20 to 25 yards just from a new set of clubs. And I bet I would too, since I wouldn't have that annoying modem sound in my back swing messing with my concentration.

[clackamascoug]

Newbie Here... permission to join the golf club talk.

To say that you're hitting more divots because that clubs are 1/2" long is crazy talk. Each club 9-8-7 etc. are cut to a half inch longer than the other. In other words... Not one club is the same length as the other.

You address the ball, keep your head still and swing. You head is the pivot point, not the length of the club.

Now... a strong loft is another thing... Why? Each club is calibrated to fly 10-15 yards farther than the precious club. The majority of your shots will come from 150 in, and so hitting longer is not the goal, hitting for precise yardage is the goal.

I carry a 60* a 54* sand a 48* wedge, and then a 9 and 8. That's five clubs to cover the 150 yard range. If I need to hit 170, I use a 6 or 5. If I was hitting a 8 165... that would be wrong and I'd correct it.

[falafel]

I carry a 60* a 54* sand a 48* wedge, and then a 9 and 8. That's five clubs to cover the 150 yard range. If I need to hit 170, I use a 6 or 5. If I was hitting a 8 165... that would be wrong and I'd correct it.

Why? If you're hitting an 8 165, then you could probably hit your 7 180, and so on. You can always adjust for closer shots by shortening your swing. I doubt the pros would be concerned by hitting an 8 165 yrds.

[Donuthole]

Why? If you're hitting an 8 165, then you could probably hit your 7 180, and so on. You can always adjust for closer shots by shortening your swing. I doubt the pros would be concerned by hitting an 8 165 yrds.

It's not all about distance once you're that close. A lot of it is entry loft and the ability to stop the ball or shape its flight.

[clackamascoug]

Why? If you're hitting an 8 165, then you could probably hit your 7 180, and so on. You can always adjust for closer shots by shortening your swing. I doubt the pros would be concerned by hitting an 8 165 yrds.

The above is akin to saying "A Bible, a Bible... we need no more Bible."

I can see I have my work cut out for me. Hey... this could count as a senior mission. The following is directed at golfers who play to a 3 or higher.

1. Full swings are more calibrated than partial swings. Thats why the pro's always want to lay up with a full swing. A full wedge should be in the 100-115 range. High entry - Control Spin - stopping within 15 feet of the pin.

2. Since the majority of golf shots occur in the <150 yard range, its better to have several calibrated shots in that range, rather than partial swings to which you can't depend on. If you hit a wedge 150 - that's a tough spectrum to guess what percentage of your swing you should hit at 116 yards.

[Drunk Tank]

Newbie Here... permission to join the golf club talk.

To say that you're hitting more divots because that clubs are 1/2" long is crazy talk. Each club 9-8-7 etc. are cut to a half inch longer than the other. In other words... Not one club is the same length as the other.

You address the ball, keep your head still and swing. You head is the pivot point, not the length of the club.

Now... a strong loft is another thing... Why? Each club is calibrated to fly 10-15 yards farther than the precious club. The majority of your shots will come from 150 in, and so hitting longer is not the goal, hitting for precise yardage is the goal.

I carry a 60* a 54* sand a 48* wedge, and then a 9 and 8. That's five clubs to cover the 150 yard range. If I need to hit 170, I use a 6 or 5. If I was hitting a 8 165... that would be wrong and I'd correct it.

I understand and agree with what you are saying. I am not sure the club length is not an issue. I normally take a good size divot when I hit my irons. It is most likely a swing plane issue, but generally does not affect my shot. However, with the Burners, I found that my divot had turned into plowing a field. I was routinely burying half the club face. Now, I know that each club is 1/2" shorter than the next, but when you have used the same clubs for 7 years, you have a certain amount of muscle memory built up that you have to overcome. My mind says to swing the seven iron a certain way, and when the club length has changed and you don't adjust your swing to compensate, well, you have a higher chance to mis-hit.

I am not a fan of the gimmicks used to get distance, ie longer club lengths and de-lofted clubs. I would rather get distance from improving my form and my swing.


On my previous set my I used a PW(46 deg), SW (56deg.), and LW (60deg.) The burners had an AW (50 deg.) which I loved. I am planning on getting another with the new set. No more choking down a PW for 100 yard shots.

[il Padrino Ute]

I know, but when I normally hit a 7 iron 155-160, and I am now hitting it 180-190, it really throws you off.

Chicks dig the long ball.

[falafel]

The above is akin to saying "A Bible, a Bible... we need no more Bible."

I can see I have my work cut out for me. Hey... this could count as a senior mission. The following is directed at golfers who play to a 3 or higher.

1. Full swings are more calibrated than partial swings. Thats why the pro's always want to lay up with a full swing. A full wedge should be in the 100-115 range. High entry - Control Spin - stopping within 15 feet of the pin.

2. Since the majority of golf shots occur in the <150 yard range, its better to have several calibrated shots in that range, rather than partial swings to which you can't depend on. If you hit a wedge 150 - that's a tough spectrum to guess what percentage of your swing you should hit at 116 yards.

Why not just carry more wedges? I still don't understand why you think it would be a problem to hit an eight iron 165 yards or whatever. YOu make it sound like you're doing something wrong if you hit it that far.

[Surfah]

Why not just carry more wedges? I still don't understand why you think it would be a problem to hit an eight iron 165 yards or whatever. YOu make it sound like you're doing something wrong if you hit it that far.

I agree.