Phil Mickelson Winning WITB from the 2021 PGA Championship

[uscgolfguy]

What about the SUNGLASSES???

 

How come Phil isn’t talking about the x-ray vision the glasses provides and their additional technology of reading greens with them?  Looks like he switches between styles and lenses depending on the outfit and/or perhaps conditions?

 

Can we get verification on a few assumptions:

 

1).  Mykita Caleb - https://mykita.com/en/sunglasses/no1-sun/caleb/silver-bluevelvet-polpro-amber-brown-cat3-1509590

 

 

2).  IC Berlin Oli - https://www.ic-berlin.de/eu/eyewear/oli/graphite

 

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by uscgolfguy

[gripandrip]

2 hours ago, TheMoneyShot said:

Wonder how long it will take Cally to release his driver and putter now?

Not so much a fan of the putter (Nice, but just not for me), but would love to see the return of the Epic Sub Zero. I'm still playing the original GBB Epic Sub Zero. I didn't care much for the Mavric version.

[Cpr3584]

1 hour ago, Rpete33 said:

Man where can I get a Ventus TX for my driver 

 

there are no TX models only X.    may be a few tour-only TXs 

[B_of_H]

My 6 year old daughter asked why a police officer was playing in the tournament.  (sun glasses)

[Rpete33]

7 minutes ago, Cpr3584 said:

 

there are no TX models only X.    may be a few tour-only TXs 

World of wunder has him in a 6tx

[B_of_H]

46 minutes ago, uscgolfguy said:

What about the SUNGLASSES???

 

How come Phil isn’t talking about the x-ray vision the glasses provides and their additional technology of reading greens with them?  Looks like he switches between styles and lenses depending on the outfit and/or perhaps conditions?

 

Can we get verification on a few assumptions:

 

1).  Mykita Caleb - https://mykita.com/en/sunglasses/no1-sun/caleb/silver-bluevelvet-polpro-amber-brown-cat3-1509590

 

 

2).  IC Berlin Oli - https://www.ic-berlin.de/eu/eyewear/oli/graphite

 

 

 

I noticed he took them off to hit shots into greens at times but kept them on when putting.  this is backward of how I do it with my Oakley golf lenses. 

[Cpr3584]

1 minute ago, Rpete33 said:

World of wunder has him in a 6tx

 oh ok ive only seen X models..and the other WITB has it listed as an X . my bad

[tsecor]

How pissed did BK look exiting from that crowd on 18? 

 

 

[endy]

6 minutes ago, Cpr3584 said:

 oh ok ive only seen X models..and the other WITB has it listed as an X . my bad

It is supposedly a 6TX made specifically for Phil, equivalent to a regular 6X being tipped 2", but he couldn't do that and still play it 47.9 so I am assuming @Fujikura Golfmade him a one off ? Pretty cool stuff and I'll be damned if I'm not exploring my overlength options right now LOL 

[J13]

Yeah at that length he has to play a 6* driver otherwise his launch and spin would be terrible.  It was extremely impressive to see him wield that weapon all week.  

[Cpr3584]

I know right- the Taylormades at 45.75 feel long to me.  Lefty is nearly at max length allowed by usga and he wins the PGA at 50. Maybe the brands are actually onto something with longer drivers. They say they perform the best in both human and robot testing with the shafts at 45.75 or 45.5 straight off the rack. gotta say the SIM at 45.75 feels amazing when u smash one

Edited May 24, 2021 by Cpr3584

[J13]

4 minutes ago, Cpr3584 said:

I know right- the Taylormades at 45.75 feel long to me.  Lefty is nearly at max length allowed by usga and he wins the PGA at 50. Maybe the brands are actually onto something with longer drivers. They say they perform the best in both human and robot testing with the shafts at 45.75 or 45.5 straight off the rack. gotta say the SIM at 45.75 feels amazing when u smash one

 

 

Keep in mind this is Phil Mickelson a 6 time major winnner.  Most players will not be consistent with a driver at 45.75".  I've seen it a million times with builds i've done for people.  They try to gain distance but 90% of them come back and want it cut down to 45" because they can't hit the broad side of a barn.  

[Cpr3584]

agreed but I think most lower handicaps can benefit from a half inch or inch above 45 because the misses are not as bad. We are already seeing longer drivers on tour the past couple years. some like bubba and rickie will always prefer shorter however. i love the way you can really feel the shaft load and kick in the longer setup

 

 

[uscgolfguy]

That’s because Phil is 6’-3” and Rickie is 5’-8”...shorter guys can’t swing a BIG stick...😂😂😂

[J13]

6 minutes ago, Cpr3584 said:

agreed but I think most lower handicaps can benefit from a half inch or inch above 45 because the misses are not as bad. We are already seeing longer drivers on tour the past couple years. some like bubba and rickie will always prefer shorter however. i love the way you can really feel the shaft load and kick in the longer setup

 

 

 

 

Some players can benefit no doubt, but in my experience the vast majority will not like what they see other than the 1 bomb out of 10 drives.  There's a point of diminishing returns for most am's.  If you look at total driving distance for an 18 hole round the 45 or even 44.5" driver will be longer than a 46" driver for most players.  Especially if you factor in fairways hit.  Finding the middle of the face more often is still the most reliable way to add distance to a players bag.  

[MUNIGRIT]

4 hours ago, MattyO1984 said:

 

Word is that he cracked the face of his 1 iron so he was forced into the change.

He cracked the 1 iron and the 2 wood. 2 wood was an easy fix as he had a replacement but went with 4 wood for the 1 iron.

[Cpr3584]

Getting off topic a bit, but my drivers:

 

TM M2 w Diamana D+ 70X at 45 inches   Straight, but stiffer, harder to load

TM SIM w Smoke Green 6.5  @ 45.75  inches   5 yards longer than M2, easier to load, smoother overall feel, more satisfying on perfect hits , misses slightly more crooked

 

I should probably be using the M2 but the SIM just feels so damn good

 

 

[Sparty4202]

3 hours ago, uscgolfguy said:

What about the SUNGLASSES???

 

How come Phil isn’t talking about the x-ray vision the glasses provides and their additional technology of reading greens with them?  Looks like he switches between styles and lenses depending on the outfit and/or perhaps conditions?

 

Can we get verification on a few assumptions:

 

1).  Mykita Caleb - https://mykita.com/en/sunglasses/no1-sun/caleb/silver-bluevelvet-polpro-amber-brown-cat3-1509590

 

 

2).  IC Berlin Oli - https://www.ic-berlin.de/eu/eyewear/oli/graphite

 

 

 I recently read that the sunglasses are ROKA sunglasses. They are DTC only out of Austin, TX.

[takwee]

3 hours ago, uscgolfguy said:

What about the SUNGLASSES???

 

How come Phil isn’t talking about the x-ray vision the glasses provides and their additional technology of reading greens with them?  Looks like he switches between styles and lenses depending on the outfit and/or perhaps conditions?

 

Can we get verification on a few assumptions:

 

1).  Mykita Caleb - https://mykita.com/en/sunglasses/no1-sun/caleb/silver-bluevelvet-polpro-amber-brown-cat3-1509590

 

 

2).  IC Berlin Oli - https://www.ic-berlin.de/eu/eyewear/oli/graphite

 

 

If what I’ve heard it’s correct, it’s a brand by the name of uswing that’s based in China. It’s supposed to help you to read the line better too

Edited May 24, 2021 by takwee

[rickybooby25]

Interesting to note:

So I heard on the broadcast that Phil replaced his 1 iron for the 4 wood because he cracked his 1 iron head.  But I read from Jonathan Wall that it was actually his Mini Driver that cracked, not the 1 iron.  Phil probably switched out the 1 iron because of the conditions but it's funny how Callaway always finds a way to NOT mention the mini driver.

[QuigleyDU]

maybe I sold my OG mini too soon. Well, good thing there is a new one coming out.. 

[AB515]

18 minutes ago, rickybooby25 said:

Interesting to note:

So I heard on the broadcast that Phil replaced his 1 iron for the 4 wood because he cracked his 1 iron head.  But I read from Jonathan Wall that it was actually his Mini Driver that cracked, not the 1 iron.  Phil probably switched out the 1 iron because of the conditions but it's funny how Callaway always finds a way to NOT mention the mini driver.

Both the mini driver and the 1 iron had to be switched out. The Mini Driver had a face issue, and was easily replaced since he had a backup head and the club has an adjustable hosel. The 1 iron cracked, and he didn’t have a backup there. As such, that got replaced by the 4 wood. It was pretty windy in the afternoon, so I don’t think conditions would have played a factor, he just needed something to fill the gap between the mini and his next iron.

[omfs27]

11 hours ago, Valtiel said:

Smaller grooves 🥴

Hahaha.  I was hoping to get an answer about the effects.  Are the grooves smaller or less deeper?  Would that would create less spin?  Is he only using this for windy courses?

[omfs27]

7 hours ago, getair23 said:

They can get more groves on the face, which creates more spin than the old deeper groves, according to Phil.    

Didn't see this.  Thanks for the explanation.  I thought maybe shallower grooves, less spin in the windy PGA conditions.

[uscgolfguy]

6 hours ago, Sparty4202 said:

 I recently read that the sunglasses are ROKA sunglasses. They are DTC only out of Austin, TX.

NOPE, not ROKA....very familiar with the brand.  Definitely NOT Roka.

 

p.s., don't believe everything you read!!!

Edited May 25, 2021 by uscgolfguy

[uscgolfguy]

1 hour ago, takwee said:

If what I’ve heard it’s correct, it’s a brand by the name of uswing that’s based in China. It’s supposed to help you to read the line better too

Interesting if these are them:  https://rcheung18.wixsite.com/globalwinson

[uscgolfguy]

27 minutes ago, uscgolfguy said:

Interesting if these are them:  https://rcheung18.wixsite.com/globalwinson

This seems to be the MOST confirmation I could find...

 

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by uscgolfguy

[av1084]

That putter is so dope...

[MaineMariner]

I'd love to hear the story about Phil's putting changes. He made the #9 the "Phil" putter shape, and he was known for the extreme forward press, the claw grip, and the big SuperStroke... and now he's reverted to a traditional grip and forward press with a decades old putter, finished off with a more traditional-sized SuperStroke. What happened?!

[PowderedToastMan]

7 hours ago, J13 said:

Yeah at that length he has to play a 6* driver otherwise his launch and spin would be terrible.  It was extremely impressive to see him wield that weapon all week.  

Exactly. I play my G410 LST at 7.5 degrees at 46.5 and it’s moon balls. Apex on a good strike is about 150 feet according to Mevo + (ballspeed 165-168). 
 

On a side note, people who naturally play better when their swing gets longer and slower on the backswing should give longer a go. If you are quick and short, chances are you’ll hate the longer shaft. It’s why I suspect Ricky does better with a shorter driver (or at least used to). 

Edited May 24, 2021 by PowderedToastMan