MD/VA/DC Golfers - Ten Seconds or Less

[t4t3r]

You guys played today? Good on ya. I had the day off and never gave it a thought.

 

Went to the golf show, wasted $12 to get in. Gross.

 

Spent the rest of the day chasing beer, filling growlers at Ocelot and Aslin.

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Was the golf show that bad? Found some good deals last year and was planning on going tomorrow.

[bubbagump]

You guys played today? Good on ya. I had the day off and never gave it a thought.

 

Went to the golf show, wasted $12 to get in. Gross.

 

Spent the rest of the day chasing beer, filling growlers at Ocelot and Aslin.

m

 

Was the golf show that bad? Found some good deals last year and was planning on going tomorrow.

 

Yeah same here, planning on going in the morning. I find some things here and there, but go to just look around…..at the very least I feel the subscription to the magazine for entry fee equals itself out.

[dagoose383]

Was actually planning on skipping the golf show this year but a buddy of mine suggested we go so I guess I am headed up there tomorrow.

 

Interested to hear reviews from people who have gone already. Tex pointed out that all of the "games" (putting contest, long drive, hole in one) and the demo range are all free this year. The putting contest still pays out cash apparently.

 

I don't have anything I am looking for specifically which means I will probably end up with something dumb like my $10 Vokey from last year (that Kent now owns).

 

Anybody going to be there tomorrow in the 10-12 range?

[Golfer827]

Not planning to attend the show. I know my weekend will consist of laundry, practice cuts with the training club, and maybe a few swings of the new drivers for shiggles.

[David30]

Was actually planning on skipping the golf show this year but a buddy of mine suggested we go so I guess I am headed up there tomorrow.

 

Interested to hear reviews from people who have gone already. Tex pointed out that all of the "games" (putting contest, long drive, hole in one) and the demo range are all free this year. The putting contest still pays out cash apparently.

 

I don't have anything I am looking for specifically which means I will probably end up with something dumb like my $10 Vokey from last year (that Kent now owns).

 

Anybody going to be there tomorrow in the 10-12 range?

Unfortunately, I have my son's basketball game at 9am and can't justify hauling two kids down to Chantilly from NW B-more, shell out $12 to enter, drive home, get myself and the kids to go to synagogue merely on the hopes of meeting some internet SuperFriends and a couple of decent deals that I don't need to waste my cash on.

 

No wonder they stopped coming up to the Maryland Fairgrounds a couple years back. Good to hear about the free "skillz" challenges.

[David30]

As an aside, family has booked tickets to DisneyWorld. And guess who's NOT going? :drinks: :good: :heart: :king:

[David30]

Someone just posted a Leupold GXi-3 for $180 on the BST. Anyone interested?

[dcmidnight]

Was actually planning on skipping the golf show this year but a buddy of mine suggested we go so I guess I am headed up there tomorrow.

 

Interested to hear reviews from people who have gone already. Tex pointed out that all of the "games" (putting contest, long drive, hole in one) and the demo range are all free this year. The putting contest still pays out cash apparently.

 

I don't have anything I am looking for specifically which means I will probably end up with something dumb like my $10 Vokey from last year (that Kent now owns).

 

Anybody going to be there tomorrow in the 10-12 range?

 

I'll be there right when it opens. Even on years it's totally sucked it's sort of a tradition for my brother and I to go. Grab breakfast and then walk around for an hour. At the very least I like to grab some Bandon fliers and poke through the used putters.

[FAbb]

I spent about 45 minutes hitting putters in Golf Galaxy yesterday. I was on the lookout for a mid-mallet, or a wide-flange anser style putter.

 

The putter I was most interested in hitting was the SC Newport M2, which is the replacement for the Squareback. I was really surprised to see how gigantic the putter was. They still had a Squareback in the store, so I could get a good comparison. The M2 was much longer from heel to toe. It was almost so big that it was kinda awkward to swing. Very disappointing. The squareback is a better putter, IMO.

 

I hit pretty much everything remotely matching what I was looking for. I didn't care for the feel and balance of the odyssey works 1w, but I very much enjoyed rolling the older versa wbw 1w. I didn't seem to have much luck lining up to my target well with it though. Otherwise, it'd have been a serious contender. None of the PING putters really worked out all that well. The Ketsch Mid is pretty nice, but I mentally scarred myself from being able to play any variant of the Ketsch. There was a Cleveland mid-mallet that was pretty nice. I think it was the Huntington Beach series or something. I wasn't a huge fan of any of the new milled putters from TaylorMade.

 

The surprise star of the day was the SC Newport M1, which is just a continuation of the Fastback head style. It's face balanced, which isn't typical for me, but maybe seems to fit the stroke I'm working towards. It feels very well balanced when I swing it, and I was getting the ball rolling very nicely on my intended line.

 

The rest of the story is no surprise. I checked eBay when i got home, to see what was available. I went straight to the '14 Fastback model, since it's basically the same exact head (unlike the SB to M2 change). I found one in the right length, brand new, for a good price. Checked the PayPal balance, and $55 out of pocket later, I've got a new putter on the way.

 

Wagering on how long it lasts opens next week when the putter arrives lol.

[DT15]

on how long it lasts opens next week when the putter arrives lol.

 

You may have been aware / not care now since you just purchased one:

 

There is the older rendition of the Squareback (Squreback 2) that is a short blade, wide flange, with a plumbers neck. Really nice putter if it fits your stroke.

[Johnny T]

But did you do it just fo' shiggles?

[FAbb]

on how long it lasts opens next week when the putter arrives lol.

 

You may have been aware / not care now since you just purchased one:

 

There is the older rendition of the Squareback (Squreback 2) that is a short blade, wide flange, with a plumbers neck. Really nice putter if it fits your stroke.

 

I'm aware. Not really a big fan of that version. The '14 Squareback is nice, but the fastback just seemed to work the best.

 

But did you do it just fo' shiggles?

 

This was definitely not for the shiggles. I was on a mission to find a putter.

[gregh729]

Watching Ahnold in Commando. He just dusted about a hundred guys without getting a scratch. Standing out in the open, firing away. The other guys laying down constant fire, but can't hit him. He, on the other hand, never misses. Quality Saturday morning TV

[davechen]

I caught the 2nd half of Deadpool last night. So many machine guns let loose against him, and yet nary a scratch.

[vtnerf]

Brandel. Simply, he is a d-bag. He's on TGC talking about Tigger. "He's big up top. He can swing like he used to. When I saw one swing I knew he wasn't going to last and would have to withdraw. I know everything. He's stupid for trying. Gosh, I wish he would just go to a far corner of the world." What. A. Dick.

[SullGolf]

I caught the 2nd half of Deadpool last night. So many machine guns let loose against him, and yet nary a scratch.

 

If you watch closely, he gets hit by a fair number of bullets.

[therealsneek]

Something I just don't understand is when people get on Rory, Tiger, Day, etc. for being in the gym. Golf has to be the only sport where people criticize you for building muscle and getting in better shape. It's not like they are in there like oh that lift looks cool let me try that. They pay smart people to train them and watch their every move.

 

Tiger's seal training is a completely different story though. He did some crazy stuff.

[Golfer827]

Well, decided to go to Golf Galaxy in Rockville. Wanted to try out the new EPIC and the TaylorMade offerings. Was able to procure a bay and got some cuts in. First was the Epic with the Hazardous. Felt solid off the head. Then tried the M2 with the stock Fujikura. A few shiggles later, the guy handed me the new Mizuno driver. Not much better with the speeder.

 

Went back to the Epic, and after 3 cuts asked if there were any other shafts. Dude finds a Fujikura and swaps shafts. Better dispersion, so went out, grabbed my Fusion, grabbed the F6 fairway and went back in. Fusion was a touch further, but the Epic was more consistent with dispersion.

 

Traded in the Fusion, the F6, add the Gift Card and I now own an Epic.

[bubbagump]

Confirmed the golf show was a waste lol. Oh well, something to do. Best thing besides seeing tragic middle aged white men in full loudmouth attire and people in legit golf cleats, I saw was a basically brand new 9.5 answer driver for 45 bucks.

 

 

In other news, I need some advice. Trying to fill a gap in the bag, between my mini and UDI, so about a 2hybrid or 3-5 ish range. The UDI tops out about 230, and more often then not in that 210-220 range. Id like another option from the fairway other than the mini. I found a M1 3hl with a green oban, that was tempting……is 159 a good price for that?

 

Testing and comfort aside from me, what would you guys go to in order to fill that void if it was in your bag? I used to use a 2 hybrid until I sold it and haven't found one I really like again yet, and I was wondering if a wood would be a more versatile club for me. Id probably use it from the fairway/tee/rough so it needs to be versatile af.

[baddomes]

Just heard that stenson cracked the 3w on Monday, and that's why the epic is in the bag.

 

Tex do you have an official statement on behalf of Callaway?

[TheCityGame]

Watching Ahnold in Commando. He just dusted about a hundred guys without getting a scratch. Standing out in the open, firing away. The other guys laying down constant fire, but can't hit him. He, on the other hand, never misses. Quality Saturday morning TV

that run he went on between 82 and about 95 was just epic. Cant even remember all of them, but commando, predator, total recall, running man, terminators, true lies. And I was like 10-20 years old during that stretch. So just right in my wheel house.

 

Last action hero was great too.

[FAbb]

I tried to bring the heat with my Golf Galaxy post, then 827 jumps in here and just smashes me with a vintage recap.

 

Grabbing a bay to take some cuts - check.

 

A trip out to the car to grab some clubs for a comparison - check.

 

Walking out a new man, with a new driver - check.

 

Shiggles - check.

 

When it comes to golf store trip recaps, 827 is the GoAT.

[SullGolf]

This whole Instagram thing brings a whole new level to the thread.

 

Like how last night Abb was instagraming about his putting practice and the instructor that fixed him is talking about Indian not the Arrow. Then this morning he heads out and buys a new Scotty Cameron.

 

Great stuff.

[Puppetmaster]

Watching Ahnold in Commando. He just dusted about a hundred guys without getting a scratch. Standing out in the open, firing away. The other guys laying down constant fire, but can't hit him. He, on the other hand, never misses. Quality Saturday morning TV

that run he went on between 82 and about 95 was just epic. Cant even remember all of them, but commando, predator, total recall, running man, terminators, true lies. And I was like 10-20 years old during that stretch. So just right in my wheel house.

 

Last action hero was great too.

 

Predator = GOAT

 

 

Btw, don't forget this classic...

 

[dcmidnight]

This whole Instagram thing brings a whole new level to the thread.

 

Like how last night Abb was instagraming about his putting practice and the instructor that fixed him is talking about Indian not the Arrow. Then this morning he heads out and buys a new Scotty Cameron.

 

Great stuff.

 

Between this and Citys artistry it's been a great week on the gram...

 

Saw dagoose at the show this morning. Picked up a headcover and a couple other small things. Talked to the travel guys about a trip to Ireland and Scotland next year. In and out in about an hour, pretty much as expected.

[Puppetmaster]

In other news, I need some advice. Trying to fill a gap in the bag, between my mini and UDI, so about a 2hybrid or 3-5 ish range. The UDI tops out about 230, and more often then not in that 210-220 range. Id like another option from the fairway other than the mini. I found a M1 3hl with a green oban, that was tempting……is 159 a good price for that?

 

Testing and comfort aside from me, what would you guys go to in order to fill that void if it was in your bag? I used to use a 2 hybrid until I sold it and haven't found one I really like again yet, and I was wondering if a wood would be a more versatile club for me. Id probably use it from the fairway/tee/rough so it needs to be versatile af.

 

I know a guy who has a like new F6 Baffler condemned to the "extras" bag. With Aldila Tour Blue 85X.

 

I'm offering no input on that part of the bag, having gone through about 50 clubs there now.

[Puppetmaster]

This whole Instagram thing brings a whole new level to the thread.

 

Like how last night Abb was instagraming about his putting practice and the instructor that fixed him is talking about Indian not the Arrow. Then this morning he heads out and buys a new Scotty Cameron.

 

Great stuff.

 

Between this and Citys artistry it's been a great week on the gram...

 

Saw dagoose at the show this morning. Picked up a headcover and a couple other small things. Talked to the travel guys about a trip to Ireland and Scotland next year. In and out in about an hour, pretty much as expected.

 

Stop by the Tobacco Rd booth at all? That was one of the few reasons I was curious to attend, but after reading all the comments, I'm just going to buy more beer. Well, and get some ingredients to make chili for tomorrow.

[TheCityGame]

I gotta put the shoes up here. If for nothing else so Kent can enjoy them. He doesn't know what Instagrams are.

 

 

[FAbb]

Did the pediatrics tell you to buy those shoes?

[eagle1997]

Been waiting for you to release the shoe pic. Did ya add a CityLogo in the Converse spot?