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**fitz-uk** · 05-26-2006, 04:30 AM

Right then Mr Tiger, I'm game

Lets see, im 26 years old, 6'2, I dont work in lbs so I'm 15 stone (ish). I used to play to a 10 handicap, then stopped playing - found beer, women, pubs and clubs.

After 4 years I picked the clubs up again 18 months ago, and have been playing ever since.

My aim is to get down to single figures by the end of next year. You can see my equipment in my sig below.

At the moment, I can shoot anywhere from 4 over par to 15 over par. A recent game left me 2 under my current handicap (15) with a couple of 7's and a couple of 6's on my score card. So I am still a little rusty, whist at the same time improving.

Shot wise, I am all about the power, hitting 300 yard drives pretty much on average. I currently use a mix of NXT balls, basically because I can get them at a good price on fleabay. If I was to hit a topflite or anyother ball apart from nxt they feel like I am hitting a stone around the course with no finesse. (excluding the pro v range of course).

Best of luck

white_tiger_137 · 05-28-2006, 04:44 PM

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Right then Mr Tiger, I'm game

Lets see, im 26 years old, 6'2, I dont work in lbs so I'm 15 stone (ish). I used to play to a 10 handicap, then stopped playing - found beer, women, pubs and clubs.

After 4 years I picked the clubs up again 18 months ago, and have been playing ever since.

My aim is to get down to single figures by the end of next year. You can see my equipment in my sig below.

At the moment, I can shoot anywhere from 4 over par to 15 over par. A recent game left me 2 under my current handicap (15) with a couple of 7's and a couple of 6's on my score card. So I am still a little rusty, whist at the same time improving.

Shot wise, I am all about the power, hitting 300 yard drives pretty much on average. I currently use a mix of NXT balls, basically because I can get them at a good price on fleabay. If I was to hit a topflite or anyother ball apart from nxt they feel like I am hitting a stone around the course with no finesse. (excluding the pro v range of course).

Best of luck

You must have a decent swing if you're hitting 300 yd drives after not playing for 4 years! Anyway, NXT's should be fine, but if you want something new try a Nike High-Launch, it'll give you more accuracy on your drives as well as better distance contol on iron shots.

Good luck getting that handicap back down.

HanesOnU · 05-28-2006, 11:10 PM

Ok, I guess I'll have a go at this.

Male, 20 years old, 5'10 175...

My average drive the past 5 or so rounds has been 290. I'm making amazing contact. My swing speed on an indoor thing was above 105 with the driver. O, and I'm around a 5 handicap, but it is going up!

I hit my driver great and it is by far the best club in my bag. With some recent swing changes I've been working on, I have improved with my irons, but they are still the weakest part of my game. I can draw or fade the ball, but usually i'll see what I'm doing that day and stick to it. When I do fade, I have trouble with it turning into a slice. With my irons, when I fade it, I think it fades too much.

I've been hitting lots of different balls. Pro V1s, HX Tours, etc. My spin is inconsitent. Some days I have lots, other it seems like none. The ball I've been using is the Srixon HR-X 333(great ball, and 25 bucks b/c of their new balls). I love the ball, but I don't think it has enough spin.

I just want something that is sorta cheap, but can help with my iron side spin and isn't extremely hard!

Wheelerm · 05-29-2006, 08:55 AM

Ive been golfing for just under a year now, 15 years old, my average drive is about 200, handicap of 15 i am not really fussed about a price range i just want some options

and i am male

I tend to shoot around 90-100 at my 18 hole.

rustyb42 · 05-30-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HanesOnU

Ok, I guess I'll have a go at this.

Male, 20 years old, 5'10 175...

My average drive the past 5 or so rounds has been 290. I'm making amazing contact. My swing speed on an indoor thing was above 105 with the driver. O, and I'm around a 5 handicap, but it is going up!

I hit my driver great and it is by far the best club in my bag. With some recent swing changes I've been working on, I have improved with my irons, but they are still the weakest part of my game. I can draw or fade the ball, but usually i'll see what I'm doing that day and stick to it. When I do fade, I have trouble with it turning into a slice. With my irons, when I fade it, I think it fades too much.

I've been hitting lots of different balls. Pro V1s, HX Tours, etc. My spin is inconsitent. Some days I have lots, other it seems like none. The ball I've been using is the Srixon HR-X 333(great ball, and 25 bucks b/c of their new balls). I love the ball, but I don't think it has enough spin.

I just want something that is sorta cheap, but can help with my iron side spin and isn't extremely hard!

U gotta try out the Pro V1 X

reins · 05-30-2006, 07:07 PM

Male, 16, 250 drive, mid 90's, any price.

I've been using blackmax's which I like a lot and are reasonably priced at $30, any recomendations.

-thanks

HanesOnU · 05-30-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyb42

U gotta try out the Pro V1 X

I have and do like the ball. But I'm looking for a little cheaper ball just b/c I hate spending that much on balls.

rustyb42 · 05-31-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HanesOnU

I have and do like the ball. But I'm looking for a little cheaper ball just b/c I hate spending that much on balls.

The Srixon AD333 is a very nice ball that has a low spin rate off of the driver etc but stops around the greens
has a very soft feel as well and performs in the same way as the PROV1X just that is about half the price

reins · 06-04-2006, 12:47 PM

*Bump*

Male, 16, 250 drive, mid 90's, any price.

I've been using blackmax's which I like a lot and are reasonably priced at $30, any recomendations.

-thanks

white_tiger_137 · 06-05-2006, 05:47 PM

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I am curious Tiger. I am 36 and been playing for 6 years. I am 5'9 and weight 153. I have a strong upper body build, which would put me in that John Cook, Bruce Litzkie, Ian Woosman, Fred Funk category.

My swing speed is on average 100 mph. I have a 8 handicap. I typically hit my driver 250 to 260 yards. I like my driver and fairway woods very much. My strengths are accuracy.

I tend to get sloppy with my 130 yards and in shots. If I don't initiate a lower body lead with my irons I will tend to be a little steep and have a little push in the ball flight. I will also know I am sloppy when my divots point left.

Since this is the beggining of the golf season I have been devoting my time more on short game, because it is really really rusty.

I have been sampling Bridgestone E6, Callaway HX reds, Titleist NXTs. I think these balls help, because they reduce the side spin.

In the past, I have used Maxfli Noodles, Precepts, DT Solos and others.

Sounds like you have a pretty strong game going. Callaway HX Blues should suit you better than the reds. Precepts are cool, but DT Solos are considered distance balls as far as Titleist is concerned. I've never played a Bridgestone E6, by Noodles are cool. My only other suggestion is to try a Nike Accuracy ball. You won't lose any distance off the tee but your <130 shots should improve.

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This thread is getting crowded, so much that I didn't reply to this first-page entry until just now! If any experienced golfers would like to help me reply to some of these people, feel free to go ahead; I need all the help I can get!