Tiger woods testing new Nike equipment

[2zlinks]

Tiger- "Where do you want me to aim?"

Director- "Aim at the lense"

First take, smash!

 

If you think for a second you can relate to these players do me a favor and roll me whatever you are smoking!

 

[Anser]

Tiger- "Where do you want me to aim?"

Director- "Aim at the lense"

First take, smash!

 

If you think for a second you can relate to these players do me a favor and roll me whatever you are smoking!

 

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That guy was good - he's also gone and never coming back

 

The current version of him can't hit a 25 yard wide fairway reliably

[Anser]

TW is one of the most precise golfers ever. I'm not surprised he can sense the most minute detail. When people say the average golfer can't tell the difference between this and that, its true in most cases. TW is a fine tuned machine. Even with a bad back.

 

You and Tiger Woods have the same number of majors the last 7 years

 

If he were a machine he'd be subject to a worldwide recall

[2zlinks]

Don't be afraid to turn the page Anser, we all know what this one says.

[cane700]

TW is one of the most precise golfers ever. I'm not surprised he can sense the most minute detail. When people say the average golfer can't tell the difference between this and that, its true in most cases. TW is a fine tuned machine. Even with a bad back.

 

You and Tiger Woods have the same number of majors the last 7 years

 

If he were a machine he'd be subject to a worldwide recall

 

Ha. He was ranked 1 through '14. When one of the Jr Big 3 holds a #1 rank for more than a year we'll talk.

[setter02]

Tiger- "Where do you want me to aim?"

Director- "Aim at the lense"

First take, smash!

 

If you think for a second you can relate to these players do me a favor and roll me whatever you are smoking!

 

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Meh, smaller target and only took 1 take...

 

[prhiam]

Wow, really seems like someone put something not so nice in Ansers cereal this morning. I don't know what Tiger did to you, but he was making cuts on PGA Tour events last year with that bad back and having that back lead him to more surgery. You couldn't be more off base in your assertions, do everyone a favor (yourself included) and just stay away from Tiger threads.

[stealthrt91]

I'm no Tiger, but I know a great iron when I hit one and PXG is just that! Only took me one ball and I knew.

I wonder if Tiger has tried the PXG irons?

 

Mr. Parsons, what did we tell you about advertising on here? You need to pay like everyone else :nono:

[Ping Meister]

How the heck does Tiger know if a driver is too spinny without Trackman????! For me, I choose a driver based on looks, feel, and ball flight...

 

LOL...........you are kidding....right??

 

I would venture to say that Tiger could hit a hundred shots (any club) and state the ball speed, launch angle and spin numbers for each shot that would be within the standard deviation of what Trackman captures.

 

No...I'm not kidding...

And he knew immediately when his glutes weren't activating! :cheesy:

[irwinfletcher77]

A few months ago I read the Tim Rosaforte book about TW. Interesting read as it's written well before what Tiger has now become. Anyway, in the book they talk about how he could call spin rates and and club speed before hitting shots and then hit the numbers perfectly. If he could do that, he could tell if a driver spins too much and where the CG is after a couple swings.

 

Right on the number with a short iron or wedge? Nonsense but it does help sell books. When the spin rate is in the 7-10,000 range there is no way to be exactly on the number.

 

exactly - this is like the time Moe Norman hit 3 drives and they were all touching when the group rounded a corner and saw them in the fairway

 

People love this stuff - even tho it's completely bs

 

Tiger can't even hit a drive in the fairway on the 1st tee of any tour event let alone do something like that

 

Dude give it a rest.

 

[Golfrnut]

How the heck does Tiger know if a driver is too spinny without Trackman????! For me, I choose a driver based on looks, feel, and ball flight...

 

LOL...........you are kidding....right??

 

I would venture to say that Tiger could hit a hundred shots (any club) and state the ball speed, launch angle and spin numbers for each shot that would be within the standard deviation of what Trackman captures.

 

No...I'm not kidding...

And he knew immediately when his glutes weren't activating! :cheesy:

 

 

New members are supposed to bring at least some originality with them. Where's yours?

[Kylekoz17]

 

Then why do pro's have such trouble in softer conditions and juice the ball back stupid amounts... Sorry, but they have only so much control and Tiger would only be throwing a guesstimate at what the numbers will be.

 

Green conditions are a variable. Doesn't change the amount of spin on the shot. It's the players job to judge the spin accordingly.

[Kylekoz17]

A few months ago I read the Tim Rosaforte book about TW. Interesting read as it's written well before what Tiger has now become. Anyway, in the book they talk about how he could call spin rates and and club speed before hitting shots and then hit the numbers perfectly. If he could do that, he could tell if a driver spins too much and where the CG is after a couple swings.

 

Right on the number with a short iron or wedge? Nonsense but it does help sell books. When the spin rate is in the 7-10,000 range there is no way to be exactly on the number.

 

exactly - this is like the time Moe Norman hit 3 drives and they were all touching when the group rounded a corner and saw them in the fairway

 

People love this stuff - even tho it's completely bs

 

Tiger can't even hit a drive in the fairway on the 1st tee of any tour event let alone do something like that

 

100% he can tell the spin of a wedge. It's about the consistency of a strike. He knows what the spin will be if he pures it and if he misses a little. It's really not that hard for them. It's their job to know how much the ball will spin, especially off a wedge.

 

So you're telling me Tiger Woods can hit a 40 yard shot and give you the rpm numbers based on feel?

 

no

 

I think you are romanticizing those guys a bit. All they've done that you haven't is hit a lot more golf balls. They aren't some alien species with 40" vertical jumps or 99 mph fastballs.

 

A 40 yard shot, maybe not, but wouldn't be surprised if he knew that too. A full wedge, absolutely. After talking with Mike Taylor, I know he knows his spin rates with each club and what he wants them to be. Can't argue with him.

[Anser]

Wow, really seems like someone put something not so nice in Ansers cereal this morning. I don't know what Tiger did to you, but he was making cuts on PGA Tour events last year with that bad back and having that back lead him to more surgery. You couldn't be more off base in your assertions, do everyone a favor (yourself included) and just stay away from Tiger threads.

 

You must be one of those people that think if someone doesn't have blind devotion then they are a hater

 

I'm the biggest Tiger fan in the world - the dude was captivating.

 

But the key word is WAS -

 

People seem to think all he has to do is heal and turn that switch back on - it doesn't work like that

[2zlinks]

Anser, nowhere in this thread did anyone state that he is back. This is a thread about him testing new equipment and you've taken this as the opportunity to tell us he can't hit a fairway and he couldn't possibly tell the spin based on seeing a shot that he hit. Now you want us to believe you're a fan?

[bladehunter]

Wow, really seems like someone put something not so nice in Ansers cereal this morning. I don't know what Tiger did to you, but he was making cuts on PGA Tour events last year with that bad back and having that back lead him to more surgery. You couldn't be more off base in your assertions, do everyone a favor (yourself included) and just stay away from Tiger threads.

 

You must be one of those people that think if someone doesn't have blind devotion then they are a hater

 

I'm the biggest Tiger fan in the world - the dude was captivating.

 

But the key word is WAS -

 

People seem to think all he has to do is heal and turn that switch back on - it doesn't work like that

 

 

 

who says the "switch " is off? maybe the wire from the switch to the ballast in the light is /was just broken i.e his back.... and when connection is made Poof the light will burn...switch was on the whole time....

[harleydavis]

Here is a to an older article that talks about various guys, focusing on Bubba, regarding their feel for equipment and shots.

 

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/sixth-sense-bubba-watson-golfs-ultimate-feel-player

[savarini]

Tiger please come back and win any tournament it could be the Starkist Tuna invitational . There are so many Tiger haters that it is just crazy people that haven't won a thing in life have the nerve to bad mouth one of the best golfers of all time. Tiger brought a lot of people to this game and he's still a huge story if you don't like the topic just keep quiet don't be a internet troll . Your lack of respect for Tiger shows how lame you are if he wins another major please make things right and admit you were wrong.

[solarbear88]

 

People seem to think all he has to do is heal and turn that switch back on - it doesn't work like that

 

Yeah it doesn't seem to. Greg Norman has a similar thing happen. No one could touch him then his back went, he got distracted with life and he just never played at that level again. Can't help but see some incredible parallels between when their careers intersected with real life and injury but people don't seem to hate on Greg Norman... and yeah he has been through several wives too.

 

Just get over it guys and stop all the Tiger hate.

[jol]

Quite the interesting article and responses.

If only we mere mortals could have a company send us an "endless" supply of clubs to try that suit our particular swing. I guess we will have to be satisfied with adapting to what we brought to the course.

[chrismikayla]

LOL.........I don't understand how Hogan, Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Nelson, Watson, etc. were even able to play.

Just lucky I guess................ :drinks:

 

Come on man you know those guys would be journeymen today struggling to keep their cards.

[CEPick]

Can't top the Vapor TW.

[Tcann32]

The three swing test has been mentioned a few times. It's quite interesting, and probably very valid for those in command of their swings.

 

Ironically, Tiger and Phil are not always in as much control as we'd think.

 

Did someone just insert a PXG review in a Tiger thread?!!

 

 

Blades.

 

 

There. Now it's complete.

[buckeyefl]

I'm no Tiger, but I know a great iron when I hit one and PXG is just that! Only took me one ball and I knew.

I wonder if Tiger has tried the PXG irons?

Still shooting for that sponsorship money it seems. How the hell did you get back to your PXG fetishes in a thread about Tiger and Nike? Yikes.

[buckeyefl]

How the heck does Tiger know if a driver is too spinny without Trackman????! For me, I choose a driver based on looks, feel, and ball flight...

 

LOL...........you are kidding....right??

 

I would venture to say that Tiger could hit a hundred shots (any club) and state the ball speed, launch angle and spin numbers for each shot that would be within the standard deviation of what Trackman captures.

 

No...I'm not kidding...

Are you kidding???Seriously. ..

 

No! Geez....Can you tell if a ball spins a lot more off the driver without Trackman?? If you can tell the difference, then you're a better golfer than I am.

 

Watch Cross field and Shiels and pay attention to how close they guess their numbers. Now replace them with one of the best players of all time.

[buckeyefl]

A few months ago I read the Tim Rosaforte book about TW. Interesting read as it's written well before what Tiger has now become. Anyway, in the book they talk about how he could call spin rates and and club speed before hitting shots and then hit the numbers perfectly. If he could do that, he could tell if a driver spins too much and where the CG is after a couple swings.

 

Right on the number with a short iron or wedge? Nonsense but it does help sell books. When the spin rate is in the 7-10,000 range there is no way to be exactly on the number.

 

Perfectly might be a stretch but the difference between your ability and his is the same as the difference between an infant who has never touched a club and your current handicap. That's not meant as an insult but trust me when i say he is/was that good and aware of his numbers.

[buckeyefl]

A few months ago I read the Tim Rosaforte book about TW. Interesting read as it's written well before what Tiger has now become. Anyway, in the book they talk about how he could call spin rates and and club speed before hitting shots and then hit the numbers perfectly. If he could do that, he could tell if a driver spins too much and where the CG is after a couple swings.

 

Right on the number with a short iron or wedge? Nonsense but it does help sell books. When the spin rate is in the 7-10,000 range there is no way to be exactly on the number.

 

exactly - this is like the time Moe Norman hit 3 drives and they were all touching when the group rounded a corner and saw them in the fairway

 

People love this stuff - even tho it's completely bs

 

Tiger can't even hit a drive in the fairway on the 1st tee of any tour event let alone do something like that

 

100% he can tell the spin of a wedge. It's about the consistency of a strike. He knows what the spin will be if he pures it and if he misses a little. It's really not that hard for them. It's their job to know how much the ball will spin, especially off a wedge.

 

So you're telling me Tiger Woods can hit a 40 yard shot and give you the rpm numbers based on feel?

 

no

 

I think you are romanticizing those guys a bit. All they've done that you haven't is hit a lot more golf balls. They aren't some alien species with 40" vertical jumps or 99 mph fastballs.

 

Yes I am telling you that as someone who has been front row to his skills in his prime.

 

No that is not all they have done. Compared to average golfers and even scratch golfers they might as well be aliens and one of them was King of the Aliens according to the other Aliens around him at his peak. Just because you aren't capable or have never seen it happen does not mean that it is not possible.

[pierso2]

As someone who worked with a launch monitor for their full time job for waayyyyy too long and has almost nothing to show for it, I think it's fully possible for pros to know after a swing or two if a club will work or not. I saw several low handicap players who could almost call what their RPM's were with the driver. It doesn't take a 6th or 7th sense to know it. It just takes a lot of freaking time and energy and a certain nerdiness to know what is going on with a ball that was on the club for about the same time as a fly's wings flap twice. Plus seeing it go down range was an added thing for him. You can see in a ball flight if it's too spinny or about right.

[dlygrisse]

I think most golfers can tell with in a few swings if they like the feel of a club or not. You can at least throw it in the "no way" pile. As far as optimizing it that might be a different story.

[smoothswinging14]

Met PGA Spring Educational Forum 2016 - Butch Harmon Presentation

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jjROYb2R

Butch states he does not use trackman. He just looks at ball flight.