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A recent thread popped up about a guy playing very well in heavy wind without using his rangefinder and asking if they're necessary.

 

Which makes me wonder about rangefinder and GPS usage so I figured what the heck, I'll start a poll. :dntknw:

 

If you dare, vote for the PRIMARY WAY you play. For the other 2 sections, vote "Never".

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As of just now, 114 views of the topic and only 7 members voted in an ANONYMOUS poll.

 

Gotta wonder why. Just love this place. :)

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I mean.. you couldn't have made a worse configured poll if you tried. Way too many options, and you sorted by handicap instead of the variable you're actually asking about. Most people are going to take one look at that monstrosity and bail.

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And you have to answer all three sections each of which contradict each other.

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I mean.. you couldn't have made a worse configured poll if you tried. Way too many options, and you sorted by handicap instead of the variable you're actually asking about. Most people are going to take one look at that monstrosity and bail.

 

I apologize. Sorry I wasted your time.

 

Guess I should have know after all this time that nobody likes to read. :D

 

 

And you have to answer all three sections each of which contradict each other.

 

How do they "contradict" each other ? :blink:

 

Rangefinder only.

GPS only.

Use Both.

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Ping G425 14.5 Fairway Tour AD TP 6X

Ping G425 MAX 20.5 7 wood Diamana Blue 70 S

Titleist 716 AP-1  5-PW, DGS300

Ping Glide Forged, 48, DGS300

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I mean.. you couldn't have made a worse configured poll if you tried. Way too many options, and you sorted by handicap instead of the variable you're actually asking about. Most people are going to take one look at that monstrosity and bail.

 

I apologize. Sorry I wasted your time.

 

Guess I should have know after all this time that nobody likes to read. :D

 

 

And you have to answer all three sections each of which contradict each other.

 

How do they "contradict" each other ? :blink:

 

Rangefinder only.

GPS only.

Use Both.

 

Because I use both, so answering "range finder only" is not accurate and "GPS only" is not accurate. The way the poll is setup you have to choose all three (at least it would not save unless i choose all three). So I would have to choose 2 answers that aren't correct.

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Hybrid: PXG 0317 X Proto 3H & 4H, Ventus Blue 7S

Irons: Takomo IRON 101, 5-PW, Accra T90i S
Wedges: Cleveland CBX ZipCore  48* Accra T90i S, 53* & 58*, Accra T100i S
Putter: Evnroll ER 1.2, Tour KBS GPS, 33",
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Leupold Gx-4i. Best ranger finder around. Got it at a Golfsmith store when the were closing up shop for 50% off retail. I used to be a sky caddy guy but changed to a couple iPhone apps for when I want a GPS as well.

 

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I mean.. you couldn't have made a worse configured poll if you tried. Way too many options, and you sorted by handicap instead of the variable you're actually asking about. Most people are going to take one look at that monstrosity and bail.

 

I apologize. Sorry I wasted your time.

 

Guess I should have know after all this time that nobody likes to read. :D

 

 

And you have to answer all three sections each of which contradict each other.

 

How do they "contradict" each other ? :blink:

 

Rangefinder only.

GPS only.

Use Both.

 

Because I use both, so answering "range finder only" is not accurate and "GPS only" is not accurate. The way the poll is setup you have to choose all three (at least it would not save unless i choose all three). So I would have to choose 2 answers that aren't correct.

 

So ? I still don't see any contradiction.

 

If you "ALWAYS" use both you "NEVER" use RF Only and "NEVER" use GPS Only

 

You answered your own "question". AFAIK, with multiple questions in a poll, ALL must be answered - hence the "never (only)" option in each question.

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Ping G425 14.5 Fairway Tour AD TP 6X

Ping G425 MAX 20.5 7 wood Diamana Blue 70 S

Titleist 716 AP-1  5-PW, DGS300

Ping Glide Forged, 48, DGS300

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LAB Mezz Max 34*, RED, BGT Stability

Titleist Pro V1X

 

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I mean.. you couldn't have made a worse configured poll if you tried. Way too many options, and you sorted by handicap instead of the variable you're actually asking about. Most people are going to take one look at that monstrosity and bail.

 

I apologize. Sorry I wasted your time.

 

Guess I should have know after all this time that nobody likes to read. :D

 

 

And you have to answer all three sections each of which contradict each other.

 

How do they "contradict" each other ? :blink:

 

Rangefinder only.

GPS only.

Use Both.

 

Because I use both, so answering "range finder only" is not accurate and "GPS only" is not accurate. The way the poll is setup you have to choose all three (at least it would not save unless i choose all three). So I would have to choose 2 answers that aren't correct.

 

So ? I still don't see any contradiction.

 

If you "ALWAYS" use both you "NEVER" use RF Only and "NEVER" use GPS Only

 

You answered your own "question". AFAIK, with multiple questions in a poll, ALL must be answered - hence the "never (only)" option in each question.

 

Yes, you’re right, 283 views, 11 votes! And an unsubscribe for me.

Woods: Callaway Rogue ST Max LS 9*, Ventus Blue 6S / TM Stealth Plus+, 15*, MCA Diamana Thump 75S
Hybrid: PXG 0317 X Proto 3H & 4H, Ventus Blue 7S

Irons: Takomo IRON 101, 5-PW, Accra T90i S
Wedges: Cleveland CBX ZipCore  48* Accra T90i S, 53* & 58*, Accra T100i S
Putter: Evnroll ER 1.2, Tour KBS GPS, 33",
 SuperStroke MidSlim 2.0
Ball: Maxfli Tour
Bag/Cart: '20 Nike Air Hybrid 2 / Clicgear 4.0 / Alphard Club Booster V2 / V2 Swivel Kit
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And you have to answer all three sections each of which contradict each other.

 

How do they "contradict" each other ? :blink:

 

Rangefinder only.

GPS only.

Use Both.

 

Because I use both, so answering "range finder only" is not accurate and "GPS only" is not accurate. The way the poll is setup you have to choose all three (at least it would not save unless i choose all three). So I would have to choose 2 answers that aren't correct.

 

So ? I still don't see any contradiction.

 

If you "ALWAYS" use both you "NEVER" use RF Only and "NEVER" use GPS Only

 

You answered your own "question". AFAIK, with multiple questions in a poll, ALL must be answered - hence the "never (only)" option in each question.

 

Yes, you're right, 283 views, 11 votes! And an unsubscribe for me.

 

A point I made myself just a few posts above. :help: Which of course has nothing to do with the post "contradicting" itself (your "point" after all)

 

There ya go. When confronted with a question you can't answer, move the goalposts. :cheesy:

 

So, as I said, they don't "contradict" each other. Thanks for the confirmation. :hi:

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Ping G425 14.5 Fairway Tour AD TP 6X

Ping G425 MAX 20.5 7 wood Diamana Blue 70 S

Titleist 716 AP-1  5-PW, DGS300

Ping Glide Forged, 48, DGS300

Taylormade MG3 52*, 56*, TW 60* DGS200

LAB Mezz Max 34*, RED, BGT Stability

Titleist Pro V1X

 

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:D

 

As of just now, 114 views of the topic and only 7 members voted in an ANONYMOUS poll.

 

Gotta wonder why. Just love this place. :)

 

 

Maybe this will help. I attempted to vote, and got this:

 

Oops! Something went wrong!

 

 

 

[#10355]

You must cast your vote in each question of the poll.

 

 

without the red coloring, that is.

 

I don't have a GPS, so I didn't vote for that question, or the third. The implication, if you vote "never use it" in a section is that you have such a beast and choose not to use it.

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Hybrid:  Cobra King Tec 2h, MMT 80 S -or- TEE CBX 17*, HZRDUS 85 6.0

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Irons grab bag:  1-PW Golden Ram TW276, NV105 S; 1-PW Golden Ram TW282, RIP Tour 115 R; 2-PW Golden Ram Vibration Matched, NS Pro 950WF S; testing: Arias D-23 5i w/Modus 120 S
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:D

 

As of just now, 114 views of the topic and only 7 members voted in an ANONYMOUS poll.

 

Gotta wonder why. Just love this place. :)

 

 

Maybe this will help. I attempted to vote, and got this:

 

Oops! Something went wrong!

 

 

 

[#10355]

You must cast your vote in each question of the poll.

 

 

without the red coloring, that is.

 

I don't have a GPS, so I didn't vote for that question, or the third. The implication, if you vote "never use it" in a section is that you have such a beast and choose not to use it.

 

I can't help how polls work. And I'd have to disagree with what you believe was implied.

 

There is an option to allow MULTIPLE answers to a question but none that I could see to leave any (of multiple) questions UNanswered. Hence the "Never" possible response.

 

If you don't HAVE a GPS you clearly "never use one".

 

Sorry for the confusion.

Callaway Epic Flash SZ 9.0 Ventus Blue 6S

Ping G425 14.5 Fairway Tour AD TP 6X

Ping G425 MAX 20.5 7 wood Diamana Blue 70 S

Titleist 716 AP-1  5-PW, DGS300

Ping Glide Forged, 48, DGS300

Taylormade MG3 52*, 56*, TW 60* DGS200

LAB Mezz Max 34*, RED, BGT Stability

Titleist Pro V1X

 

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:D

 

As of just now, 114 views of the topic and only 7 members voted in an ANONYMOUS poll.

 

Gotta wonder why. Just love this place. :)

 

 

Maybe this will help. I attempted to vote, and got this:

 

Oops! Something went wrong!

 

 

 

[#10355]

You must cast your vote in each question of the poll.

 

 

without the red coloring, that is.

 

I don't have a GPS, so I didn't vote for that question, or the third. The implication, if you vote "never use it" in a section is that you have such a beast and choose not to use it.

 

I can't help how polls work. And I'd have to disagree with what you believe was implied.

 

There is an option to allow MULTIPLE answers to a question but none that I could see to leave any (of multiple) questions UNanswered. Hence the "Never" possible response.

 

If you don't HAVE a GPS you clearly "never use one".

 

Sorry for the confusion.

 

 

I'll start by saying no snark intended...

 

I realize others may interpret the question differently than I, and in line with how you do. However, I would guess the number of views combined with lack of votes may suggest I'm on to something.

 

To offer an answer to the poll... I own a rangefinder. I use it virtually all the time, though since I play the same course primarily, there are times I don't bother, having seen several shots quite a few times in the last 10 years. And, knowing the course yardage markers are done well. ;)

 

Almost forgot, I'm a 7 index.

 

And I did forget... I do not own a GPS, and generally prefer not to rely on them, unless there's no other option. Have been burned a few times by significantly incorrect readings.

The Ever Changing Bag!  A lot of mixing and matching
Driver: TM 300 Mini 11.5*, 43.5", Phenom NL 60X -or- Cobra SpeedZone, ProtoPype 80S, 43.5"

Fwy woods: King LTD 3/4, Rogue Black 75X -or- TM Stage 2 Tour 3w, NV105 X -or- TEE E8 Beta 12*, Rogue Silver 70X
Hybrid:  Cobra King Tec 2h, MMT 80 S -or- TEE CBX 17*, HZRDUS 85 6.0

2 iron:  Arias D-23, Modus3 120 S; Mizuno MP-20 HMB, NS Pro 950 R

Irons grab bag:  1-PW Golden Ram TW276, NV105 S; 1-PW Golden Ram TW282, RIP Tour 115 R; 2-PW Golden Ram Vibration Matched, NS Pro 950WF S; testing: Arias D-23 5i w/Modus 120 S
Wedges:  Dynacraft Dual Millled 52*, SteelFiber i125 S -or- Scratch 8620 DD 53*, SteelFiber i125 S; Cobra Snakebite 56* -or- Wilson Staff PMP 58*, Dynamic S -or- Ram TW282 SW -or- Ram TW276 SW
Putter:  Snake Eyes Viper Tour Sv1, 34" -or- Cleveland Huntington Beach #1, 34.5" -or- Golden Ram TW Custom, 34" -or- Rife Bimini, 34" -or- Maxfli TM-2, 35"
Balls: Chrome Soft, Kirkland Signature 3pc (v3), Wilson Triad

Grip preference: various GripMaster leather options or Star Grip Sidewinders of assorted colors

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