2019 Bag Is Set Challenge

[Dan Drake]

I think i only bought 1 club last year....i should be pretty good again this year. I'd like to buy some new stuff but i need to pay for a new HVAC system, new windows and most likely an initiation at a new golf club i'm joining....So new clubs are low on the list of priorities.

 

Cobra F8+ with NV 2KXV

Epic Subzero 3 wood w/ Black Tie 80

Steelhead XR 18 driving iron

2016 Apex Pro 4-PW

2016 Mack Daddy Forged 52-56-60

SGC NorthWood 400g putter

 

I might swap in a hybrid i already have, or a putter

 

I literally lasted one day until buying a new driver. But I did get a good deal on it

 

G400 MAX with black tie 80

 

Not sure which I will use once season starts

 

If you haven't "golfed" yet, you are technically still in!

[duffer987]

I think i only bought 1 club last year....i should be pretty good again this year. I'd like to buy some new stuff but i need to pay for a new HVAC system, new windows and most likely an initiation at a new golf club i'm joining....So new clubs are low on the list of priorities.

 

Cobra F8+ with NV 2KXV

Epic Subzero 3 wood w/ Black Tie 80

Steelhead XR 18 driving iron

2016 Apex Pro 4-PW

2016 Mack Daddy Forged 52-56-60

SGC NorthWood 400g putter

 

I might swap in a hybrid i already have, or a putter

 

I literally lasted one day until buying a new driver. But I did get a good deal on it

 

G400 MAX with black tie 80

 

Not sure which I will use once season starts

 

If you haven't "golfed" yet, you are technically still in!

He might not golf until April (no really, depending on the winter) :)

Is there a final drop dead date regardless? March maybe?

[mmarler]

Something strange is going on, it’s January the 3rd and I’m still in this thing...........

[MtlJeff]

I think i only bought 1 club last year....i should be pretty good again this year. I'd like to buy some new stuff but i need to pay for a new HVAC system, new windows and most likely an initiation at a new golf club i'm joining....So new clubs are low on the list of priorities.

 

Cobra F8+ with NV 2KXV

Epic Subzero 3 wood w/ Black Tie 80

Steelhead XR 18 driving iron

2016 Apex Pro 4-PW

2016 Mack Daddy Forged 52-56-60

SGC NorthWood 400g putter

 

I might swap in a hybrid i already have, or a putter

 

I literally lasted one day until buying a new driver. But I did get a good deal on it

 

G400 MAX with black tie 80

 

Not sure which I will use once season starts

 

If you haven't "golfed" yet, you are technically still in!

He might not golf until April (no really, depending on the winter) :)

Is there a final drop dead date regardless? March maybe?

 

Could even be May!

[bkirkley09]

Hopefully we can use this thread as a support group as we battle our addiction. Honestly this challenge is the only reason the Scotty Mil-Spec on BST is still there. Man do I hope that I make it at least a few months...definitely an uphill battle. Good luck everyone!

[andrieddle]

my first range trip in 2019 was yesterday and in my bag was:

 

Cobra Fly Z+ (9)

Callaway XR 5W (19)

TaylorMade R15 4H (21)

Cobra Fly Z+ (4-P)

Callaway MD2 (52/56/60)

EVNROLL ER3

[okie21]

Not looking good for me... have bought a utility and a hybrid to fiddle with, that I might plan on rotating in depending on course length.

Also bought a new 52 deg but it is identical to my current (except black onyx instead of regular DG Wedge flex). That's kosher right?

[morrisminor]

Is extending/shortening/tipping/resetting of shafts permitted? If so I'm in! I've not got everything assembled yet but also haven't hit a ball in 2019.

 

G20 10.5 Aldila VS Proto 65x

910F 15 Aldila NV 75X

Callaway Steelhead III 5W Uniflex Steel

Mizuno MX23 4 iron Rifle 5.5

Mizuno MX300 5 iron DGS300

Mizuno MP57 6-PW DGS300

Mizuno T10 54* DG Wedge

Cleveland 588 60* DG Wedge

Yes Pippi

[Cho_Dynasty]

Epic 9*

Epic SZ 15*

Titleist 818 H1 19*

Titleist 718 T-MB 4 iron

Titleist 718 CB 5-PW

Vokey SM7 52* and 58*

Scotty Futura X5R

[Dan Drake]

Hopefully we can use this thread as a support group as we battle our addiction. Honestly this challenge is the only reason the Scotty Mil-Spec on BST is still there. Man do I hope that I make it at least a few months...definitely an uphill battle. Good luck everyone!

 

That is exactly the original intent of this thread. It's supposed to be like an AA meeting for those with a BST addiction!

 

Not looking good for me... have bought a utility and a hybrid to fiddle with, that I might plan on rotating in depending on course length.

Also bought a new 52 deg but it is identical to my current (except black onyx instead of regular DG Wedge flex). That's kosher right?

 

This is just like golf, you are your own referee. That said, the only way you stay in the BISC and change a club in/out of your bag is if you have to replace a broken one. As that is not the case here, and the shafts are different as well, I'd say you are teetering on the edge here, lol!

 

Remember, there is no shame in getting kicked out of the BISC, mainly because it means you have new toys to play with! That said, it also means you have a "problem" that needs more professional help than a random internet forum thread can provide!!! :taunt:

 

Is extending/shortening/tipping/resetting of shafts permitted? If so I'm in! I've not got everything assembled yet but also haven't hit a ball in 2019.

 

G20 10.5 Aldila VS Proto 65x

910F 15 Aldila NV 75X

Callaway Steelhead III 5W Uniflex Steel

Mizuno MX23 4 iron Rifle 5.5

Mizuno MX300 5 iron DGS300

Mizuno MP57 6-PW DGS300

Mizuno T10 54* DG Wedge

Cleveland 588 60* DG Wedge

Yes Pippi

 

Yes, working on your clubs is absolutely acceptable within the bylaws of the BISC, in fact, it is promoted as a viable way to scratch the itch while also learning a new skill. Swingweight, MOI, lead tape, tip them, extend them, torch them, strip them, new ferrules, re-grip them, Frankenstein the crud out of them, whatever you want to do!

 

Good luck everyone and remember, as the Grand Poobah of the BISC, I will also be unceremoniously kicked out here in the very near future (most likely about 7-10 business days after Demo Day at the PGA show on Jan. 22!! :golfer: ) , so don't sweat it too bad when you get that eBay itch!

[shakey]

Need a rules official.

 

I hit balls two days ago. My M6 has yet to arrive. I stated earlier that it’s on order. When it arrives and gets added to the bag does that disqualify me?

[jahren]

Only two clubs stayed in the bag thru 2018. Irons and putter. Feeling pretty good going into 2019. Only concern is possibly switching shaft in my 3 Wood at some point in the year. Hoping to not do that.

 

Mizuno jpx900 8.5 w/ Speeder Evol II 569

Mizuno ST180 3 Wood w/ CK Blue

Mizuno jpx900 19 degree hybrid w/ Fujikura Pro

Bridgestone J15cb 4-pw w/ DG Pro s300

Mizuno s18 Wedges 50,54,58 w/ DG Wedge

Machine m2 adjuster Putter

[okie21]

Hopefully we can use this thread as a support group as we battle our addiction. Honestly this challenge is the only reason the Scotty Mil-Spec on BST is still there. Man do I hope that I make it at least a few months...definitely an uphill battle. Good luck everyone!

 

That is exactly the original intent of this thread. It's supposed to be like an AA meeting for those with a BST addiction!

 

Not looking good for me... have bought a utility and a hybrid to fiddle with, that I might plan on rotating in depending on course length.

Also bought a new 52 deg but it is identical to my current (except black onyx instead of regular DG Wedge flex). That's kosher right?

 

This is just like golf, you are your own referee. That said, the only way you stay in the BISC and change a club in/out of your bag is if you have to replace a broken one. As that is not the case here, and the shafts are different as well, I'd say you are teetering on the edge here, lol!

 

Remember, there is no shame in getting kicked out of the BISC, mainly because it means you have new toys to play with! That said, it also means you have a "problem" that needs more professional help than a random internet forum thread can provide!!! :taunt:

 

Is extending/shortening/tipping/resetting of shafts permitted? If so I'm in! I've not got everything assembled yet but also haven't hit a ball in 2019.

 

G20 10.5 Aldila VS Proto 65x

910F 15 Aldila NV 75X

Callaway Steelhead III 5W Uniflex Steel

Mizuno MX23 4 iron Rifle 5.5

Mizuno MX300 5 iron DGS300

Mizuno MP57 6-PW DGS300

Mizuno T10 54* DG Wedge

Cleveland 588 60* DG Wedge

Yes Pippi

 

Yes, working on your clubs is absolutely acceptable within the bylaws of the BISC, in fact, it is promoted as a viable way to scratch the itch while also learning a new skill. Swingweight, MOI, lead tape, tip them, extend them, torch them, strip them, new ferrules, re-grip them, Frankenstein the crud out of them, whatever you want to do!

 

Good luck everyone and remember, as the Grand Poobah of the BISC, I will also be unceremoniously kicked out here in the very near future (most likely about 7-10 business days after Demo Day at the PGA show on Jan. 22!! :golfer: ) , so don't sweat it too bad when you get that eBay itch!

 

Uh oh, we will just have to keep it sidelined for as long as I can tolerate haha!

[Mikeflj]

I’m in.

Driver - G400 9*

3 Hybrid - Callaway Apex

3 Utility Iron - U65 20*

Irons- Srixon 545 4-W

Wedges- Ping Glide 50 54 Cleveland RTX 3 58

Putter - Ping Sigma G Tyne

[bkirkley09]

Played my first round of 2019! Walked 18 holes and boy it was awesome! Shot my 2nd lowest round ever (93 - not the greatest I know)! Loving the bag set up so far! I’m hoping I can break 90 this year!

[Warrick]

I am about to throw my hat in, been waiting for a 5 iron replacement and a new putter, order will be placed soon.

 

I wonder if I can make it not buying one of the new divers....

[Ripken08]

Changing a shaft does not change the club. They should be allowed, particularly with woods that have adapters. That's the whole point of them along with loft adjustment. Are you going to say if I put a new transmission in my car, that it is a different car???

[mci711]

Golf off season is over and travel season is starting:

 

Driver - Callaway Rogue

3 Wood - Taylormade m2

Hybrid - Taylormade m2

Driving Iron - Taylormade Gapr 2

4-P - Taylormade p790 black

52/56 - Ping Glide Forged

Putter - Scotty Cameron Golo 3

[PaulCar65]

Ok I’m in:

Driver TM M4 with Tour AD DI 6s

3HL. TM M2 Hazardous Red 5.5

3-4 Hybrid Mizuno CLK Fuji Speeder HB

Irons. Mizuno Fli Hi 5 , JPX 900F 6-GW Project XLZ 5.5

Wedges. Nike Engage 54,58 w/DG

Putter Toulon Garage Austin

 

Need to stay away from Shaft changes

 

[duffer987]

Changing a shaft does not change the club. They should be allowed, particularly with woods that have adapters. That's the whole point of them along with loft adjustment. Are you going to say if I put a new transmission in my car, that it is a different car???

Not particularly, but changing the engine sure does make it different, and that's what the shaft is :)

[Joker91]

Driver - Epic 9° Matrix red tie S flex

3W - Cobra F7 15.5° stock S flex

Hybrids - Cobra F6 19° and 23° stock S flex

Irons - Mizuno JPX900 Forged 5-GW DG S300 S flex

Wedges - Callaway MD3 54/10 and 60/9

Putter - Odyssey black O-Works tank #7

 

Let's see how long these wedges and hybrids last. There are in the most danger of being replaced.

 

 

Wedges got replaced. Mizuno blue T7 54/8 and 60/6

 

[RuffingIt]

2 weeks into the new year, and i've already replaced my 3wood. Heard a slight rattle in the head, and decided bring it to the shop to have it looked at. Repair guy fiddles with it and gives it a couple firm taps on the ground, and SNAP...shaft breaks off at the hosel. RIP Nike VR Pro Ltd 3w. But since, i haven't taken any swings with any clubs until yesterday, when i got fitted and bought on the spot a new (used) Ping G400 3w stretch, i can put myself in this challenge.

 

 

Driver: Ping G400 LST 8.5˚ - KuroKage Tini xstiff

 

3W: Ping G400 stretch 3wood - Tour stiff

 

5W: Nike VR Pro ltd 5w - VST silver

 

3i-PW: Nike VR ProCombo

 

Wedges: Nike Engage 55˚ & 60˚ toe sweep

 

Putter: Ping Karsten TR 5

 

 

I give it a couple months until the 5w gets swapped for Ping as well.

[Ripken08]

Changing a shaft does not change the club. They should be allowed, particularly with woods that have adapters. That's the whole point of them along with loft adjustment. Are you going to say if I put a new transmission in my car, that it is a different car???

Not particularly, but changing the engine sure does make it different, and that's what the shaft is :)

 

Actually the body is the power (engine) that powers the transmission (shaft/club).

[BogeyParBogey]

Played my first round of 2019! Walked 18 holes and boy it was awesome! Shot my 2nd lowest round ever (93 - not the greatest I know)! Loving the bag set up so far! I'm hoping I can break 90 this year!

 

There's nothing wrong with a 93. I think keeping the bag steady should help you break 90 versus changing out equipment.

 

DT

[Beardedberk]

Think I'll manage this for once as its going to be August till I can play after recent shoulder surgery.

[KiwiNick]

It's that time of year again!! How long into the new calendar year can you last without changing clubs in and out of the bag?

 

Predictably, last year, most of us failed, often spectacularly. Our 2018 "first place" fail was on Jan. 3rd, which was 2.5 days longer than our "winner" from 2017!!! The next wave seemed to come at around the 10 day mark, so I advise this year's contestants to put Jan. 10 on the calendar and just don't go anywhere near anything golf-ish on that day! Once again, the vast majority of the casualties happened about a month in, for whatever reason, so do what you have to do during that time as well. Personally, I'm going to look for a sponsor! And once again, Mych was easily the best/worst follow through the journey. He was honest, open, persistent, and yet completely and totally doomed all at the same time!!!

 

All in good fun fellas, I bowed out laughably after just one month and 5 days this past year, worsening my performance from 2017 by exactly a week. 27 holes was all I made it through. 27 stinkin' holes. Awful. I'm not sure if anyone actually who "entered" actually made it through 2018 and into immortality by keeping the entire bag set, but we all really know that isn't the point! :cheesy:

 

 

Anyhow, Here are the rules for 2019's "Bag is Set" club:

 

1. You must set your bag BEFORE your first golf-like activity of 2019. First round, first range trip, first trip to the practice green, first session hitting balls in your $2,800 garage simulator setup, whatever. Post your full bag setup in this thread to "set" your bag.

 

2. Put your bag in the post on this thread before you engage in that first golf-like activity of the year. It doesn't have to be on Jan. 1, but posting it in the middle of June just isn't really in the spirit of this whole fiasco. Also, posting "See sig" in a post doesn't work for this Challenge because the signature can change without record. Please, no editing your original post either. We need hard evidence, people!

 

3. Grips and specs are the only thing that may be changed throughout the year. You may adjust lofts, lies, swing weights, MOI, paintfill, etc. and you may replace/change grips. But, no new heads, shafts, 15th clubs, etc. It's supposed to be a challenge!

 

4. There is no fame, fortune, and very little glory for completing this challenge, at least none that I'm aware of. In fact, now that I think about it, ridicule will be the most likely result, win or lose.

 

5. Check back in if (when) you change something. It's part of the fun!

 

Decisions on the Rules by the Committee (me, lol!) - a. You may replace a broken club with a new/different club, but you may NOT intentionally break a club, just so you can replace it, lol! b. All wagers placed on the 2019 BIS Challenge shall be paid in full. Failure to do so will result in permanent banning from all future BIS Challenges!

 

 

As is my custom, I will be waiting until 1/1/19 to officially post my bag. Honestly though, that doesn't matter a hill of beans, as it is the exact bag I have now and the exact bag I'm going to wreck as soon as Callaway comes out with the Epic Flash fairways (and probably the PM Grind 2.0 wedges as well)!!!

 

I’m 10 days late to this but keen to see how long I can rock the same setup

 

I’m from Wellington, New Zealand. The courses I play here are very windy, so a range of options are required. Arguably the Fly Z+ is my most important club as it’ll keep under the wind most of the time and still get good distance which sets up a scoring opportunity.

 

I’m going to demo a 2i driving iron soon that may see one of the hybrids being pulled. Otherwise, I’m hoping to stick to this for as long as I can. (Currently of a 9 HC).

 

D 9* Cobra F7

3W/D2 13.5* Cobra Fly Z+

5W 18* Titleist 915F

4H 22* TM Jetspeed

5H 25* TM Jetspeed

5 - 9i Callaway X Proto

PW 48* (95m) Cleveland 588

SW 54* (70m) Cleveland 588

LW 60* (55m) Cleveland 588

Putter Taylormade TP Ardmore

[Tiptx1122]

This will be easy for me as I really now have a set that give's me some great results and the confidence I need when my shot needs to count. I'am tempted to try out the M5 but not for the asking price but here is my bag for 2019

 

Driver: TaylorMade M3 9.5 w/ UST Mamaya Attas Cool shaft....sneaky long and 60% of the time in the fairway

 

3W: Royma F2 13* with Japan Graphite Design shaft.....low launcher with a lot of roll, my mini driver

 

5W: S-Yard XV 18* with Japan Fujikura shaft.... Almost as long as some of my pervious 3W that I used to own, but much more accurate

 

7W: Kamui Works 21* with Japan Fujikura shaft.... I rotate this between my 4I. Easy to get up in the air no matter what the lie is.

 

4I thru PW: TaylorMade P790 with Recoil shafts: Nice sounding great feeling and awesome looking with the confidence I need when needed to make that shot that is a must

 

Wedges: Vokey SM 52* and 58* What else needs to be said...my scoring clubs

 

Putter: Bettinardi Armegeddon BB 56 34" putter. Nothing magical but sometimes the ball just seems to find the bottom of the cup better than any blade putter I've own

 

Back up putter: Odyssey Lucky 777 CS 34" putter. Another putter that I'll never sell as these are 2 of the best putters I've ever own as it's hard to rotate them when they both perform

[the bishop]

Well I've played once since the year started with the bag below and I'm gonna try and stay with it. Don't care if I'm late to this because you win nothing anyway.

[GolfChannel]

I will likely only last through the lesson pack my wife got me for Christmas, after that I plan to go for a full fitting. However, truthfully even before the lessons, I am contemplating the Mizuno MP18 MB's or the Ping iBlades given the numbers I have been able to accomplish with them on the trackman.

 

Driver: Honma TW737 445 Driver 9.5 with stock stiff shaft

3 Wood: Callaway Rogue w/Project X Blue Evenflow 75

5 Wood: Callaway Rogue w/Project X Blue Evenflow 75

Hybrid: Titleist 816H1 21 Degree w/Accra 182H M3

Irons: Callaway Apex CF16 Nippon Modus 120

Wedges: Callaway MD3 50, 54, and Honma TFW 62 Degree Forged

Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG No. 7

 

I think i only bought 1 club last year....i should be pretty good again this year. I'd like to buy some new stuff but i need to pay for a new HVAC system, new windows and most likely an initiation at a new golf club i'm joining....So new clubs are low on the list of priorities.

 

Cobra F8+ with NV 2KXV

Epic Subzero 3 wood w/ Black Tie 80

Steelhead XR 18 driving iron

2016 Apex Pro 4-PW

2016 Mack Daddy Forged 52-56-60

SGC NorthWood 400g putter

 

I might swap in a hybrid i already have, or a putter

 

I literally lasted one day until buying a new driver. But I did get a good deal on it

 

G400 MAX with black tie 80

 

Not sure which I will use once season starts

 

If you haven't "golfed" yet, you are technically still in!

 

Do lessons count as "golfed"? Nothing on course, just range or hitting bay.

[dmartin]

I think i only bought 1 club last year....i should be pretty good again this year. I'd like to buy some new stuff but i need to pay for a new HVAC system, new windows and most likely an initiation at a new golf club i'm joining....So new clubs are low on the list of priorities.

 

Cobra F8+ with NV 2KXV

Epic Subzero 3 wood w/ Black Tie 80

Steelhead XR 18 driving iron

2016 Apex Pro 4-PW

2016 Mack Daddy Forged 52-56-60

SGC NorthWood 400g putter

 

I might swap in a hybrid i already have, or a putter

 

I literally lasted one day until buying a new driver. But I did get a good deal on it

 

G400 MAX with black tie 80

 

Not sure which I will use once season starts

 

If you haven't "golfed" yet, you are technically still in!

He might not golf until April (no really, depending on the winter) :)

Is there a final drop dead date regardless? March maybe?

 

August Maybe ?? :blind: