Minimalist bag members-carry a driver or is longest distance club something else?

[animalgolfs]

1 hour ago, vandyfan said:

 

Probably can't hurt to try. There are a ton of 12-14* drivers on the used sites from the mid 2010s that are $100-$150. It just can be hard to find a non senior or regular shaft in them. I am a big fan of the Cleveland Classic XL (has one of the deepest faces you have ever seen) from that era. 

The Hi-Bore XLS is one as well

[Poor Mans Ty Webb]

8 hours ago, vandyfan said:

That was kind of my cautionary tale from fitting

 

My issue was that my fitter tried to change my swing during the fitting and I was too deferential.  He told me to tee it lower (than I was comfortable with) and told me not to worry about the negative AOA I was coming at the ball with as a result of the lower tee height.  I'm adaptable enough that I was able to make that swing work in the fitting, but of course that's not how I'm going to play on the course.  I tee it high, hit up on it 3-4* and deloft my driver (and most of my clubs) fairly aggressively, and those matchups work great - just not with an already low lofted driver.

 

I'll never let a fitter try to tell me to do something different from what I'm going to do on the course.  Looking back on it, I actually think what he did was pretty egregious, even if it worked out in the long run.

[DCCarpenter]

I do not currently carry a driver , I carry and bring 8 to 10 clubs in a Sunday bag. 

 

I'm hitting fairways and keeping the ball in play like never before taking the hybrids off the tee. This past weekend it backfired on me as I was less aggressive than usual with my 2nd shot and my chipping was off so I scored very high but that was an outlier from my recent results. 

 

I'd rather go for the green from the fairway from 170-180 on a 380 to 400 yard par 4  then try to bomb off the tee and lose the ball out of bounds or into a hazard.

 

I haven't worked out the kinks with the 17 degree hybrid completely but when I am hitting it well I am hitting it every bit as far as a 2 or 3 wood. The 21 degree hybrid put the ball in play very consistently for me.  

[goalie]

I use a Maltby 21 degree HyWay utility in my "cabin" Sunday bag.  I carry that, a 5hybrid, 6i, 8i, PW and putter.  

 

I rarely score worse than my league rounds with a full bag.

[ShortGolfer]

17 hours ago, vandyfan said:

 

Probably can't hurt to try. There are a ton of 12-14* drivers on the used sites from the mid 2010s that are $100-$150. It just can be hard to find a non senior or regular shaft in them. I am a big fan of the Cleveland Classic XL (has one of the deepest faces you have ever seen) from that era. 

On Ebay it makes sense to just buy the driver head to keep the cost of shipping low.  It can be expensive to ship a driver as the length may trigger high shipping charges.

You may already have a suitable shaft if you stick to the same brand as the driver you already play.  

I'd suggest putting something on your watch list while you do research on stuff like hosel adapter compatibility.

Sure, you may lose the item but there is bound to be another one.  Some sellers will offer a discount to interested buyers so watch your messages.

[alittleoverpar]

When I play minimalist, which is happening more and more, I carry Driver (11*), Hybrid (23*), 5, 7, 9, PW (48*), SW (58*), P.  It's nice to stick 8 clubs in a Sunday bag and go.

 

 

[thepunch_out]

There is absolutely nothing that is secure in my minimalist bag, especially the driver. To me, minimalism is taking a course you know and forcing yourself into different looks that require more creative shot making. So if that's the case, then why start every hole the same way I would with a 14 club set?

 

Rounds where I play a short set are more about having fun than posting a score anyways, so if I'm going big stick it'll be a persimmon wood. It forces me to play the course with a completely different outlook and approach, which is what I'm after. The beauty of it all though, is that there's no "right" answer. Just have fun and play whatever you're feeling that day.

Edited July 6, 2022 by thepunch_out
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[animalgolfs]

14 minutes ago, thepunch_out said:

As an admitted club hoe, there is absolutely nothing that is secure in my minimalist bag, especially the driver. To me, minimalism amongst other things is taking a course you know and forcing yourself into different looks that require more creative shot making. So if that's the case, then why start every hole the same way I would with a 14 club set?

 

Rounds where I play a short set are more about having fun than posting a score anyways, so if I'm going big stick it'll be a persimmon wood. It forces me to play the course with a completely different outlook and approach, which is what I'm after. The beauty of it all though, is that there's no "right" answer. Just have fun and play whatever you're feeling that day.

After being on the golf business side for way to long -

 

Some of us - really do, want too "Enjoy the Walk"

[thepunch_out]

Please excuse me while I try and talk myself out of a completely unnecessary impulse purchase...I don't need a goat, I've never trained a goat, but deep inside of me I now have a burning desire to have a 🐐 caddie. Awesome photo!

[Justsomeguy]

15⁰ 915f

21⁰ 915h

6i, 8i, pw - 712 ap2

56⁰ cbx

Odyssey White Ice

I can reach any par 3 and any par 5 in 3.

The longest par 4s can be a problem if I don't hit a good tee shot, but let's be honest, my driver isn't exactly making those automatic either.

[tatertot]

On 6/30/2022 at 9:54 AM, animalgolfs said:

After being on the golf business side for way to long -

 

Some of us - really do, want too "Enjoy the Walk"

Does that count as a service animal? Cause if it does, I don't think the course can say no ... and I'm checking out Craig's List for "used goats" tomorrow morning.

[solarbear88]

On 6/29/2022 at 2:45 AM, rondre3000 said:

Yes.

 

Typically Driver, 24* hybrid, 7 thru PW, 54* wedge and a putter.  But I'll really only play this bag for 9 holes.  Only 18 holes if this bag was in the car and I'm getting 18 in late after work.

 

Pretty much the same set up.  Will admit my home course is shortish so this bag brings everything I will ever need.

[ebitdaiquiri]

I have recently removed driver from my bag, it was 10*, hardly used it

 

Current bag is 3h 19*, 6i 29*, 8i 37*, PW 45*, GW 53*, Putter

[Milfordlefty]

12 hours ago, tatertot said:

Does that count as a service animal? Cause if it does, I don't think the course can say no ... and I'm checking out Craig's List for "used goats" tomorrow morning.

yes, Craig's List = "used", a top of the line goat dealer = "pre-owned" with a 100 point service check.

[tatertot]

8 minutes ago, Milfordlefty said:

yes, Craig's List = "used", a top of the line goat dealer = "pre-owned" with a 100 point service check.

See ... these are the things I'd know if I was on GoatWRX.

[von3jack]

I just found an old Persimmon, steel shafted driver at Goodwill for $1.99 so that's gonna be my minimalist set driver. then i'll go 4i, 6, 8, PW, 56, putter.

[Milfordlefty]

22 hours ago, tatertot said:

See ... these are the things I'd know if I was on GoatWRX.

yes, GoatWRX, where the debate over old vs jacked goat bells has been going on for years.

Edited July 6, 2022 by Milfordlefty
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[14max]

On 6/27/2022 at 9:03 AM, Milfordlefty said:

Another thread talked about the lure of a minimalist bag. For members who have a minimalist bag (less than 10?), do you carry a driver?

Yep.  I figure that a long tee club is a necessity with a minimalist bag.  I try to space the entire bag 8*-10*.