2007 Planned Hoin' and Other Equipment Related Changes

[Aske]

nothing other than reshafting irons and maybe* upgrading to a bigger headsize of the driver I have

[dyno]

Plans, for me, include:
1. New driver. The one I liked the best, I gave away to a friend, and the replacements haven't made me happy.
2. Maybe a long putter, since my putting SUCKS.
3. If the driver works out, I might not need the 5-iron to hit out from underneath trees . That would make way for a 5-hybrid. I love my 3 and 4 hybrids.
4. Some lessons to make better use of the stuff I've got.

The main thing will be finding enough time to practice and play.

I had a client continually bug me about trying a belly putter.  His is completely ill fitting but he seems to like it and I'm not one to mess with success. In any case I slammed together a belly putter with spare parts in about 8 minutes then had one of my best putting rounds ever on very fast greens.  Been a convert every since....if belly doesn't work then the broomstick should for sure. Only negative is if you carry, they make the bag pretty heavy.

[dyno]

nothing other than reshafting irons and maybe* upgrading to a bigger headsize of the driver I have

The 420 is alittle clankier than the 380 but is definitely easier to hit directionally and for height.  I still have a 380 on a Speeder 652 and it's sweet.

[tdcoly]

Already done for 2007 (at least for now.)

[BFBoy]

Plans, for me, include:
1. New driver. The one I liked the best, I gave away to a friend, and the replacements haven't made me happy.
2. Maybe a long putter, since my putting SUCKS.
3. If the driver works out, I might not need the 5-iron to hit out from underneath trees . That would make way for a 5-hybrid. I love my 3 and 4 hybrids.
4. Some lessons to make better use of the stuff I've got.

The main thing will be finding enough time to practice and play.

I had a client continually bug me about trying a belly putter.  His is completely ill fitting but he seems to like it and I'm not one to mess with success. In any case I slammed together a belly putter with spare parts in about 8 minutes then had one of my best putting rounds ever on very fast greens.  Been a convert every since....if belly doesn't work then the broomstick should for sure. Only negative is if you carry, they make the bag pretty heavy.

I think the broomstick will be the way to go. I've made and tried a few belly putters, but the anchor point fluctuates too much . I've tried a few broomsticks, and they are much more consistent.

[dyno]

Already done for 2007 (at least for now.)

Over/under = 5 weeks

[dyno]

Plans, for me, include:
1. New driver. The one I liked the best, I gave away to a friend, and the replacements haven't made me happy.
2. Maybe a long putter, since my putting SUCKS.
3. If the driver works out, I might not need the 5-iron to hit out from underneath trees . That would make way for a 5-hybrid. I love my 3 and 4 hybrids.
4. Some lessons to make better use of the stuff I've got.

The main thing will be finding enough time to practice and play.

I had a client continually bug me about trying a belly putter.  His is completely ill fitting but he seems to like it and I'm not one to mess with success. In any case I slammed together a belly putter with spare parts in about 8 minutes then had one of my best putting rounds ever on very fast greens.  Been a convert every since....if belly doesn't work then the broomstick should for sure. Only negative is if you carry, they make the bag pretty heavy.

I think the broomstick will be the way to go. I've made and tried a few belly putters, but the anchor point fluctuates too much . I've tried a few broomsticks, and they are much more consistent.

Yeah, I gotta diet too because mine is too long right now 

If you can use an adjustable weight head, that will help you tune in the feel.  I've grown to dislike really heavy heads...380g in the Duet belly plus weight halfway down the shaft seems to give the feel I like.

[Aske]

nothing other than reshafting irons and maybe* upgrading to a bigger headsize of the driver I have

The 420 is alittle clankier than the 380 but is definitely easier to hit directionally and for height.  I still have a 380 on a Speeder 652 and it's sweet.

speeder 652?  how's that play?

[BFBoy]

Plans, for me, include:
1. New driver. The one I liked the best, I gave away to a friend, and the replacements haven't made me happy.
2. Maybe a long putter, since my putting SUCKS.
3. If the driver works out, I might not need the 5-iron to hit out from underneath trees . That would make way for a 5-hybrid. I love my 3 and 4 hybrids.
4. Some lessons to make better use of the stuff I've got.

The main thing will be finding enough time to practice and play.

I had a client continually bug me about trying a belly putter.  His is completely ill fitting but he seems to like it and I'm not one to mess with success. In any case I slammed together a belly putter with spare parts in about 8 minutes then had one of my best putting rounds ever on very fast greens.  Been a convert every since....if belly doesn't work then the broomstick should for sure. Only negative is if you carry, they make the bag pretty heavy.

I think the broomstick will be the way to go. I've made and tried a few belly putters, but the anchor point fluctuates too much . I've tried a few broomsticks, and they are much more consistent.

Yeah, I gotta diet too because mine is too long right now 

If you can use an adjustable weight head, that will help you tune in the feel.  I've grown to dislike really heavy heads...380g in the Duet belly plus weight halfway down the shaft seems to give the feel I like.

I've always liked heavier heads, but I've got a lot o time to experiment. What is a good adjustable head to start with?

[dyno]

nothing other than reshafting irons and maybe* upgrading to a bigger headsize of the driver I have

The 420 is alittle clankier than the 380 but is definitely easier to hit directionally and for height.  I still have a 380 on a Speeder 652 and it's sweet.

speeder 652?  how's that play?

Like a stiffer NVS.  You'd do better with 757 or one them fancy Rombax's. 

[dyno]

I've always liked heavier heads, but I've got a lot o time to experiment. What is a good adjustable head to start with?

I used to use Kirk Curries alot. Right now I have a Mentor Duet though the weight adjustability is pretty coarse...perhaps not all bad as you can confuse yourself with too many options.  The BG's have a backweight that can be released with an allen key and the hollow copper weight filled with tungsten or whatever.

[MP]

Some grips.  I really wish they'd bring back those Whispers.  Those were awesome.  Tried Winn T17 (i think).  They suck @ss. 

[tdcoly]

Already done for 2007 (at least for now.)

Over/under = 5 weeks

Take the over, chances are, it'll be March before I get to try what I've done.

Unless somebody here gets me to lusting over something new and improved.

Ted

[Clive]

Some grips.  I really wish they'd bring back those Whispers.  Those were awesome.

http://www.leaderboardgolf.com/closeoutgrips.htm

[dyno]

Some grips.  I really wish they'd bring back those Whispers.  Those were awesome.  Tried Winn T17 (i think).  They suck @ss. 

I got a bunch of extras if you want. Black.