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3-6 balls, tournament or regular play.

Old stuff:
1962 Tommy Armour AT2W Driver   1953 Macgregor M65W EOM 3 wood   1978 H&B PowerBilt Citation 4 wood
1984 Ben Hogan Apex PC 2-E   1968 Wilson Dual Wedge
1964 Acushnet O-SET M6S Bullseye Putter


New stuff
Cobra ZL 10.5 driver (Matrix HD6 s-flex)  Titleist TSR2 18* fairway wood (Matrix Code-8 s-flex)   Adams A2P 20* hybrid (Rombax 8D07HB s-flex)
Titleist 716 MB irons 4-PW (Apex 4 soft-stepped)    Callaway Mack Daddy wedges 52, 56, 60 (DG S200)
Odyssey ProType 9 putter

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2 new sleeves and whatever used "playable" ones I have in the bag.

DRIVER: Callaway AI Smoke TD 10.5*, Ventus TR Blue 6TX at 45"
3 WOOD: Callaway Paradym HL 16.5*, Diamana Flower Band White, D+ 82X Flex, tipped 1" at 42"
7 WOOD: Callaway Paradym 21*, Tensei AV white 75g S Flex, tipped 1" at 41"

IRONS: Callaway Apex MB 7-10, CB 4-6 -- DG TI S400

WEDGES: Callaway JAWS Raw 50, 54, 58 -- DG TI S400
PUTTER: SC Phantom 5, Stability Shaft, 33.25", Garsen Quad Tour grip (Toulon Chicago as back up)
BALL: Callaway CT X (current gamer), Srixon Diamond, -ProV1X and ProV1

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I carry 2 fresh sleeves and 3 to 6 playing or played ones.

TM SIM2 Max 10.5 UST V 2 
TM SIM Max 15 UST V2 66g
TM Stealth HL 17 Aldila RIP Alpha 6
TM Stealth UDI 19 UST V2
TM Stealth UDI 23 UST v2 
TM P790 6-PW Nippon Modus 3 105
TM MG 3 Black 50 Nippon Modus Tour WV115
TM MG Hi-Toe 3 RAW Wedge 54 Nippon Pro WV115
TM MG Hi-Toe 3 RAW Wedge 58 Nippon Pro Modus 105 T
TM TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3

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Typically, I will carry 6-12 balls. If I'm going to a place I know is harsh or unknown to me, I'll carry more. Usually not an issue as more often than not, I'll be riding if it's a resort course.

 

I agree with Jag, that if I need more than 6 - I'm likely done. Occasionally, that doesn't apply. A few years ago I played Dove Mountain. After about 7 holes I did the mental math and began to think I might need to buy some balls at the turn (queue the flop sweat). I had lost a couple of provisionals and a few more that were in sight, but unhittable and irretrievable due to the dense thorny stuff. Fortunately, I regained my form and my senses and only required 2 balls after that point.

Ping G400 9º TFC 419 Stiff at 45"

Jazz 3 wd Powercoil Stiff
Rogue 3iron Recoil 660 F3 +1/2"
X2 Hot 4-AW Recoil 660 F3 +1/2"
Vokey SM2 52º cc, SM4 56°, SM4 60°
Ping Sigma2 Valor at 34.75"
MCC Align Midsize

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Typically, I will carry 6-12 balls. If I'm going to a place I know is harsh or unknown to me, I'll carry more. Usually not an issue as more often than not, I'll be riding if it's a resort course.

 

I agree with Jag, that if I need more than 6 - I'm likely done. Occasionally, that doesn't apply. A few years ago I played Dove Mountain. After about 7 holes I did the mental math and began to think I might need to buy some balls at the turn (queue the flop sweat). I had lost a couple of provisionals and a few more that were in sight, but unhittable and irretrievable due to the dense thorny stuff. Fortunately, I regained my form and my senses and only required 2 balls after that point.

 

Dense, thorny stuff......another good reason for the ball retriever!


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Normally under a dozen. The other day I started a round with 4 balls in the bag, just wasn't paying attention. Luckily I finished with the same 4. That doesn't happen too often though.

Ping G400 max
Ping G410 5 wood
Ping G410 7 & 9 woods 

PXG Gen 5 0311 P w/accra  5-gap 
54* & 58* PXG Forged
PXG Operator H w/ BGT stability tour shaft or  SIK FLO C with LAGP shaft

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How in the world does someone lose 7 balls on a single hole? Kill me if I'm placed behind your league. Pick up dude, you're laying 10!

I could see why you would say that but we actually plsy really fast. We go out first to set a good pace. We usually finish in just over an hour and a half. Buddy who loses a lot of balls, never takes a practice swing and is always ready to go. He took the place of a guy who was a scratch golfer but made Patrick Cantlay look like a jack rabbit. Our average finishing time has came down almost 20 mins.

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14. Always 14. I don't have Mrs. Pelz to push me around. I'm scared of my own wife though...

DRIVER:  Callaway Rogue ST 10.5

FAIRWAYS:  Callaway Rogue ST 3, 9, 11 Fairway Woods

HYBRIDS:  Callaway Big Bertha 3 Hybrid, Rogue ST 4 Hybrid

IRONS:  Callaway Rogue ST 4-AW

WEDGES:  Callaway Jaws Raw 50 S Grind, 54 S Grind, 58 Z Grind 

PUTTER:  Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas

BACKUPS:  Odyssey Toulon Garage Le Mans Tri-Hot 5K Double Wide, MannKrafted Custom, Slighter Custom

BALL:  Testing

A man has to have options!

 

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The most you've used is 3.....is that per hole! I call BS.... do you only play on courses with no water, no trees, extra wide fairways, no cliffs, no hills... come on man you're a 14 cap and par golfers can lose more than that on a tough track on any windy day lol!

 

I cant remember using more than 3. Some days i may have used a couple of pick ups. I don't lose many though. Using 1 ball for 3 rounds is quite common. Believe what you like. Yes ours is woodland course. One lake in play on 2 holes.

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Getting to the point where I could comfortably play most courses with no more than three balls in the bag was a major achievement for me. Only had to abandon a round on a couple of occasions.

Cleveland Launcher HB 10.5* - Stock Miyazaki C. Kua 50 Stiff
Callaway Diablo Octane Tour 13* - Aldila NV 75 Stiff
or
Callaway Diablo Edge Tour 15* - Accra Dymatch M5 75
Mizuno F-50 18* - Stock Stiff
or
Callaway Diablo Edge Tour Hybrid 21* - Aldila NV 85 Stiff
Callaway RAZR Tour Hybrid 24* - Stock XStiff
5 - PW Cleveland CG7 Tour Black Pearl - DGSL S300
Cleveland 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 50* DG Wedge
Cleveland 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54* DG Wedge
Callaway X-Series JAWS Slate CC 58* Stock Wedge
Odyssey White Ice #7 - Golf Pride Oversize

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Typically, I will carry 6-12 balls. If I'm going to a place I know is harsh or unknown to me, I'll carry more. Usually not an issue as more often than not, I'll be riding if it's a resort course.

 

I agree with Jag, that if I need more than 6 - I'm likely done. Occasionally, that doesn't apply. A few years ago I played Dove Mountain. After about 7 holes I did the mental math and began to think I might need to buy some balls at the turn (queue the flop sweat). I had lost a couple of provisionals and a few more that were in sight, but unhittable and irretrievable due to the dense thorny stuff. Fortunately, I regained my form and my senses and only required 2 balls after that point.

 

Dense, thorny stuff......another good reason for the ball retriever!

I’m not old enough. I’m only 58 and I figure I’ve got 7 more years before I’m allowed to carry one. ;)

Ping G400 9º TFC 419 Stiff at 45"

Jazz 3 wd Powercoil Stiff
Rogue 3iron Recoil 660 F3 +1/2"
X2 Hot 4-AW Recoil 660 F3 +1/2"
Vokey SM2 52º cc, SM4 56°, SM4 60°
Ping Sigma2 Valor at 34.75"
MCC Align Midsize

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2 sleeves and one sleeve in the bottom of my bag just in case. A while ago in league play I had a Tin Cup moment and took a 14 on an easy par 4 when I kept dunking ball after ball in the lake. Sometimes stuff happens.

Ping G400 Max Tour AD DI

Ping G425 Tensi Orange 3W

Ping G30 5W Tensi Orange 5W

Ping G425 Hybrid Tensi Orange 4H

Ping G425 5-S Recoil 780 ES Smacwrap F4

Ping Glide LW

Bettinardi Studio 28cs

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Usually around a dozen. If I scuff one I'll swap it the next hole and use it on tough driving holes or par 3s over water just in case. Usually swap 3-4 balls a round. Or sometimes I'll just play the one ball. Depending on how I'm feeling.

Taylormade Sim 9.0° Diamana ZF 60 stiff

Taylormade Sim Ti 15° Diamana ZF 70 stiff

Cobra F7 4-5 Ti 18.5° Diamana Kai'li 80 stiff

Ping G25 Hybrid 23° Kbs C-Taper Lite stiff 

Bridgestone Tour-B X-CB 5-PW Project X LZ 6.0

Cobra MiM Black 50°v, 56°v, 60°w Kbs Hi-REV 2.0 125 stiff 

Maltby Ptm-1

Srixon Z-Star 

Titleist Players 5 Stand Bag

Bagboy Nitron 

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I walk the majority of my rounds, carry 4 balls, never had to make the “walk of shame.” I can hear my wife now, “ you what ? lost all your golf balls before you where done ? why didnʻt you fo in the clubhouse and get some more? “ SMH

..... one time i think i had to scrounge one up from the rough to finish the last few holes.

 

 

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Typically, I will carry 6-12 balls. If I'm going to a place I know is harsh or unknown to me, I'll carry more. Usually not an issue as more often than not, I'll be riding if it's a resort course.

 

I agree with Jag, that if I need more than 6 - I'm likely done. Occasionally, that doesn't apply. A few years ago I played Dove Mountain. After about 7 holes I did the mental math and began to think I might need to buy some balls at the turn (queue the flop sweat). I had lost a couple of provisionals and a few more that were in sight, but unhittable and irretrievable due to the dense thorny stuff. Fortunately, I regained my form and my senses and only required 2 balls after that point.

 

Dense, thorny stuff......another good reason for the ball retriever!

I’m not old enough. I’m only 58 and I figure I’ve got 7 more years before I’m allowed to carry one. ;)

 

Hahaha!! I just hit 50 last year and I finally caved in and got that collapsible igotcha retriever. I just despise losing a perfectly good ball I can still see.

 

I figured I could live with myself and the stereotype if I could hide it in my side pocket. I don’t think it’s even 2 feet long before opening it. Stealth mode. ; )

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How many balls I carry is way different than how many balls I use per round. I end up carrying wayyyy too many - like 20 loose old balls/found balls that never make it to my shagbag. I always make sure i have two sleeves of new gamers though to play with.

 

No wonder my bag is getting heavier and heavier....

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Typically, I will carry 6-12 balls. If I'm going to a place I know is harsh or unknown to me, I'll carry more. Usually not an issue as more often than not, I'll be riding if it's a resort course.

 

I agree with Jag, that if I need more than 6 - I'm likely done. Occasionally, that doesn't apply. A few years ago I played Dove Mountain. After about 7 holes I did the mental math and began to think I might need to buy some balls at the turn (queue the flop sweat). I had lost a couple of provisionals and a few more that were in sight, but unhittable and irretrievable due to the dense thorny stuff. Fortunately, I regained my form and my senses and only required 2 balls after that point.

 

Dense, thorny stuff......another good reason for the ball retriever!

I’m not old enough. I’m only 58 and I figure I’ve got 7 more years before I’m allowed to carry one. ;)

 

Hahaha!! I just hit 50 last year and I finally caved in and got that collapsible igotcha retriever. I just despise losing a perfectly good ball I can still see.

 

I figured I could live with myself and the stereotype if I could hide it in my side pocket. I don’t think it’s even 2 feet long before opening it. Stealth mode. ; )

If I go back to the Scottsdale area, I will likely buy one like that since I've seen too many $$ balls get left behind because I wasn't willing to risk hacking my arms and legs up (or finding a snake) for a ball.

Ping G400 9º TFC 419 Stiff at 45"

Jazz 3 wd Powercoil Stiff
Rogue 3iron Recoil 660 F3 +1/2"
X2 Hot 4-AW Recoil 660 F3 +1/2"
Vokey SM2 52º cc, SM4 56°, SM4 60°
Ping Sigma2 Valor at 34.75"
MCC Align Midsize

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I usually carry several in my used ball pouch and a dozen new in a side pocket. I play with customers a lot and I like to be able to offer them new balls if they run out (common). It just a nice gesture.

 

Now, if you want to know how many I USE in a round? It varies. Just playing a casual round on a resort course, I have played 18 with the same ball several times. On a tough course (forced carries over 200 yds, ravines and lakes at the edge of fwys, horrible soggy conditions or really deep rough) 2 or 3 is not uncommon. In corporate scrambles where I am constantly trying to hit shots that I would never try otherwise, it can be scary!

 

BT

 

Dr#1 Cobra Speedzone 10.5 – HZRDUS Yellow HC 65 TX @ 46”
Dr#2 Mizuno STZ 220 9.5 (10.5) - HZRDUS Smoke IM10 65 Low TX @ 46"

Mizuno ST190 15 - HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 70 TS @ 43"
Mizuno STZ 220 18- HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 70 TS @ 42"
Mizuno MP15 4-PW - Aldila RIP Tour 115 R
Cobra MIM Wedges 52, 56 & 60 – stock KBS Hi-Rev @ 35.5”

Odyssey V-Line Stroke Lab 33.5"
Grips - Grip Master Classic Wrap Midsize

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