Juice's WITB

[Juice1121]

I've been wanting to do this for a while to keep track of the clubs that go in and out of my bag. Had some free time this am, so I snapped some photos of my bag and my stable.

 

Here's the link because the photos from my camera are too large to upload. I'll post some more details/organize things a bit better later.

 

https://goo.gl/photo...UGGyrr9rR9gSa48

 

 

Current bag as of 8/6/17

 

Callaway Epic SZ 10.5* w/ AD GP 5 S

Epic SZ 15* w/ Speeder Tour VC 7.1 S

Callaway Epic 20* Hybrid w/ Speeder 865 S

Srixon U65 23* w/ Steelfiber i110 S

Srixon Z545 LE Black 6-SW w/ Steelfiber i110 S Hardstepped

Mack Daddy PM 58* w/ Steelfiber i125 S

Scotty Cameron Prototype Newport 2 Beach CS

 

 

Stable and rotated in:

Srixon U45 20* Steelfiber i110s

Mack Daddy PM 64* Steelfiber i125s

 

 

On Deck to try:

 

GD AD GP 6s for Fairway

Epic 3 hybrid w/ speeder 865

 

 

Backup/Walking Bag:

 

L4V X w/ AD GP 7S

Cobra F6 Baffler 16* W/ Speeder 757 Masters edition

Callaway Big Bertha 4 Hybrid 22*

Srixon Z 545 LE Black w/ Quadra Graphite Prototype Shafts

Mack Daddy PM grind

Odyssey Protype #5

 

Relegated to the chopping block since last year:

Tour AD DI 6x and 5S (driver)

Tensei Orange 6S and 6TX (driver)

Tour AD MT 6s (fairway)

Callaway Big Bertha 3 hybrid

Ping Eye 2 Becu 2-PW Black dot w/ x100's

Srixon Z745 6-PW steelfiber i110s

Scotty Cameron Del Mar

Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5

Scotty Cameron Newport Studio Select

Odyssey Metal X Milled #7

Cobra King Utility

[robrey85]

Killer Z545s and Epic!

[MDGolfer17]

I like this!!

[Juice1121]

Thanks guys.

 

Here's a few photos of my putters when I was in full club ho mode last year. Figured out I needed a CS shafted putter and effectively sold off the majority of them.

 

 

 

 

[jonr38632]

How do you like the steelfiber U65? Heard/read those go hi but did the steelfiber bring flight down some?

[staysober for golf]

Going same route for 2018!!!

[SetTheBarrHigh]

Love the Studio Stainless, still want to pick one of those up.

[staysober for golf]

Whats the playing lenght of the U65 23*?

[Juice1121]

Sorry for the delayed responses guys. Not playing much in this weather.

 

How do you like the steelfiber U65? Heard/read those go hi but did the steelfiber bring flight down some?

 

They are fantastic. Do not really bring the ball fight down though in my opinion. At least compared to the graphite shafts that were in there. I really just love the feel of the shaft and like the consistency of playing it through the irons.

 

Whats the playing lenght of the U65 23*?

 

I believe it plays 1.5 inches under standard so somewhere in that 37-38" range. I am only 5'7" so I tend to have all of my clubs chopped down a healthy amount.

[Juice1121]

Pretty sure this is the longest I have gone with out making any drastic changes. I did put a M2 HL 3 wood in the bag around March, it has saved me this year as I cannot for the life of me put the driver in play consistently. I have not been playing as much this year, the handicap has gone up a bit, and my SS has gone down. I think I may have to look into getting a new driver as I cannot get this thing to work like it was last year.

 

I know it's probably not the club, but it's the only one that is causing me to to suffer. I am hitting huge hooks with it or massive blocks. Do not do that with any other club in my bag, and I wasn't doing it last year. In fact I have already scoped out a few drivers while killing some time in Golf Galaxy. Even went home with a shocker.

[Juice1121]

Honestly, there really haven't been a ton of changes' considering I sued to swap in and out shafts and drivers like they were clothes. Pictures to follow.

 

Current bag as of 7/24/2020Cobra L4V w/ Protopype 60XTaylormade M2 w/ Tour AD DI 5sKing Cobra Utility 21* & 24*Srixon Z545 LE Black 27*, 31*, 35*, 39*, 44*, 48*, 52* w/ Steelfiber i110 S HardsteppedMack Daddy PM 54* & 58* w/ Steelfiber i125 SScotty Cameron Newport 2.6

 

Stable and rotated in:

Cobra L4V w/ Stock Diamana

Scotty Newport Beach CS

Odyssey Protype 5CS

 

On Deck to try:

King Cobra Utility 24*

M2 19* Hybrid w/Oban Revenge - lost in the mail

Cobra L4V w/ Tour AD IZ 5S

Cobra L4V w/ Tour AD GP 5S

Scotty Futura 5s

Scotty Phantom X STR 6

King Cobra Utility 19*

Taylormade Tour M2 HL 16.5* w/ Fujikura Speeder 757 Masters Edition

Cobra Comp 454 w/Ping TFC - probably going to change this shaft out but will try it with the shaft in first

Various Shafts for King Cobra Utilities (Steefibers, Tour AD DI 95, Tour AD IZ 95,

Tour AD IZ 5x for L4V

Tour AD VR 5X for L4V

 

 

Relegated to the chopping block since last year:

Srixon U45 20* Steelfiber i110s & Srixon Z U45 23* w/ Steelfiber i110 - have had some gap issues and I find the king utility to fill them better with the adjustability.

Everything Epic is out. 3 wood, driver, hybrids. I cant seem to hit them where I want. I am back to long irons and I never thought I would be. I must have had some swing changes.

Cobra L4V w/ Tour AD GP 7s - This shaft is just too heavy for me. It is great when I'm playing a lot or struggling with a left miss.

 

[Juice1121]

 

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[alphabits12]

Really liking the look of the black/orange ferrules on the Srixons!

[alphabits12]

Also, those Masters headcovers are sweet!

[Juice1121]

Minor update, So, I "accidentally" won an auction for a set of baby blades and 57 CBs. You know how it goes, had one to many drinks and threw out what I thought was a crazy low offer (while still being respectable) and it got accepted.

 

Got 4-PW in the baby blades and 3-6 57 CB heads. Came with KBS Tour 130X shafts which are far too much. I have already replaced them with a set of Steelfibers I pulled out of another set, but I don't think that combo is going to work. I have a few more rounds before I will try a set of modus tours I have lying around. If that doesn't work, then I will go to a fitter and get a shaft suggestion. Probably should get loft and lies checked too. 

 

Also figured if I was going to make a vanity bag, I should just go all in. I bought a 52 K grind, a 57 C grind, and a KM 008 putter. Saving up for either a Mackenzie or a Seamus bag.

[Juice1121]

Slight update with another on/off pic for you. Going with the baby blades from 6-PW now. Was able to get the King Cobra Utilities shafted with my Steelfibers on 3-5. Went straight in with the Steelfibers instead of hardstepped like my past gamers. Couple other small adjustments like a new Scotty long neck. I also have a few driving iron shafts to test more later. an Oban Revenge, tour AD, and a speeder 865. I will also be trying a Callaway Big Bertha 3 hybrid.

 

L4V X Tour Issue 8.0* head w/Tour AD IZ 5S 

Taylormade M2 HL 3 wood at 16.5* w/ Tour AD DI 5S 

King Cobra Utilities 3-5 w/ Steefliber i110 S

18.5* / 24* / 27*

Miura Baby Blades 6-PW w/ Steelfiber i110 S

30* /  34* / 38* / 42* / 47*  

Miura K grind at 52* w/ Steelfiber i125 S

Callaway PM Grind at 58* w/ Steelfiber i125 S

Scotty Cameron 1997 CLN Prototype w/ Pistolero grip

 

 

 

 

The thought process behind the bag is that I really want to maximize control and accuracy in the scoring clubs while maximizing forgiveness where I need it most which is the longer irons. I tried CBs in the 5-6 irons but they just flat out did not work. Right now, I am not sure exactly where that line is drawn. I am hoping I can hit the 6 iron in the blade, if not, then I will have to figure something out for that club. But the blades, when struck well are deadly accurate. 

 

The utilities make me wonder why we don't just have adjustable irons. They're truly awesome for gapping.  I am able to make great adjustments to mix and match them with other sets as well as other shafts. Sometimes bagging the Steelfibers, and other times swapping in driving iron shafts. I can put them in both the 3 or 4 irons depending on how much loft I want. I am still interested if I can get better results with a hybrid or the 3 iron, but I am not 100% concerned about the open spot in my bag. As I often walk, I am really happy to have one or 2 less clubs. 

 

I am also loving the answer style putter. It has been great for distance control and speed. No 3 putts in over 48 holes. I have been a CS/Mallet guy, but I think I am more of a face balance guy. The Long neck gives me that. 

 

Finally, I think I am figuring out the Driver. The Tour AD IZ was a bit hooky on me, but I think I had my ball position too centered and it was not helping me release through the club. I would be interested in trying a 5X, but don't feel like dropping 350 on an experiment. I'd rather save that for a set of Cally Prototype blades I have my eyes on.