Storm's Modern Half Set

[QuickStorm31]

I have been playing the game for 22 years, but about 16 of those years I never touched a golf club.
A few years ago I discovered the minimalist approach to the game and I was hooked. Full set sold and went on a quest to build a modern half set. It's been quite a journey buying/selling/testing golf clubs. It's also been very fun to find out what works and what doesn't. So here's the bag with the half set.
What's in the Bag:
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*Taylormade Original One Mini Driver - Stock Diamana Stiff Shaft 13.5 opened up and lofted down to 12
*Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal Pro 4 iron 20 - Dynamic Gold S300 AMT Red
*Mizuno JPX 919 Forged 6 iron 28 - Dynamic Gold S300 AMT Red
*Mizuno JPX 919 Forged 8 iron 36 - Dynamic Gold S300 AMT Red
*Mizuno JPX 919 Forged PW 46 - Dynamic Gold S300 AMT Red
*Cleveland CBX Full Face SW 56/10 - Stock Dynamic Gold wedge flex 115 shaft
*Taylormade Spider Mini Copper
2019 PING Moonlite Bag - Black
Golf balls - Kirkland three piece (great deal at Costco) and Titleist Pro V1s that will be used after I loose all the Kirklands
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[img]https://s3.amazonaws.com/golfwrxforums/uploads/388/UJ1V20VED851.jpg[/img]At the moment I'm having custom putter and driver headcovers designed and made by Geau Golf. After that a @Precision Pro Golf range finder purchase will be made.
I've committed to being a full time Minimalist Golfer with this bag. This new mindset/approach to the game of golf for me, has reignited the passion I had for the game when I was younger. Stay safe and enjoy the walk or ride ?

[npintooo12]

Big fan of the minimalist set up. Love the Moonlite bag, a lot of great stuff in those photos. Less is more.

[NixLix26]

That’s a sweet set up @QuickStorm31

[boggyman]

I’m beginning to dig the minimalist setups.

[BIG STU]

I have been doing it quite a while on and off. The difference between you and I is that I play my vintage stuff when doing the minimalist thing.

[sssam]

I have a very similar set, but I usually add a hybrid or 5 wood.

[rwc356]

Nice setup. I've been playing a minimalist set for a number of years. Started when I was bitten by the hickory bug and then followed me back into vintage and nearly modern clubs. If you want more ideas there are a number of good Minimalist threads on WRX. Hoping to be able to resume golf in the near future here in Chicago.

[DE-ILLINI]

How do you like the Cleveland full face wedge? That club has intrigued me since if was introduced. I have been considering going to a half sets since everything walking right now in Delaware. Thought it would be great for evening nines. I would still bring out my full set when I play 18, but might be a nice change of pace. Thanks for sharing your bag.

[QuickStorm31]

@DE-ILLINI I love the Full face wedge. It has a very versatile grind and bounce for just about any shot. It's the most confident I have ever felt with a wedge in hand. Looks good to at address and the finish has no glare.

[Hertsjoatmon]

Love the set. Out of my budget (my 6 club set is in my link).

I'm wanting a cbx wedge for my full set and I think the original one is great. I have a big bertha mini I use as a second tee option in my 14 club bag

[lefty_forever]

Very nice setup! I’ve been playing minimalist for a few years now and absolutely love it...

Also using a moonlight. Perfect Sunday bag.

[chipa]

What a beautiful set buddy. I play a half set almost the same as yours with some soft cast blade type cavity backs and switching between and 5 wood or strong 3 (actually I just started playing back recently so the 5 wood is what I'm using for now until I have more confidence.) I can certainly see me getting a driver setup like yours, which is the equivalent of a 2 wood. What a great post!

[chipa]

BTW, Storm, do you play the half set because you like a better set for walking or is it because you like the concept of having to learn how to hit different shots?

[QuickStorm31]

Thanks for the reply. There are a few reasons why I only play a half set.

1- I like to be different, set myself apart from the traditional cookie cutter stuff. 14 clubs, 3 woods, 4 wedges etc.

2- I prefer walking. So a half set is perfect for 9 or 18.

3- half set forces a person to become a more well rounded ball striker. Less tools will allow more time with the ones you have. You will really get to know everything about each club

4- minimalist simplicity. I'm a minimalist in all other aspects of my life, so this concept just speaks to me anyway.

5- stress free. I'm still working on course management, but a half set encourages a more conservative approach to the game, which with lots of practice can have you going lower with your score than ever.

These are all my opinions for my game. They may not work for everyone. When I play a full set in high school school, I usually shot low 40s. With this set 20 years later I've shot 3 rounds in the high 30s in the last 6 months.

[chipa]

Thanks, that also basically sums up my current outlook!!

[staysober for golf]

Looks sweet!

[Finaus_Umbrella]

Another minimalist golfer who uses the Original One. Perhaps we should start a club. I think it might just be you and me in said club though...

[QuickStorm31]

I was inspired by an account on Instagram for minimalist golf. Wingtip golf, he is a great dude. He also has an original one mini in his bag.

[Finaus_Umbrella]

The club is growing! I'll check out his IG, thanks for the heads up.

[QuickStorm31]

Yep. He's got two accounts. Solid minimalist content.

Wingtip Golf and Lessthan14

 

[scruffynick]

You've got the same irons and basically the exact same set up as myself. Went minimalist about 5 years ago more or less for the same reason you did after a 7 year break..... Just enjoyed the game so much more using 7-8 clubs. Have a few diffences, I binned the 4 iron.... Rather hit my 9 wood. And I need a stand in the uk because the weather can really catch us out, but it's micro lite and just about gets 8 clubs in max. Good luck and enjoy!

[QuickStorm31]

Had some custom headcovers by @geaugolf made for the spider mini and the Original one mini driver. They fit great and complete the bag. Also switched back to standard size grips from midsize and its made a big difference.

[QuickStorm31]