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[BIG STU]

9 hours ago, NJBigFish22 said:

I have been thinking about graphite shafts in my irons.  From competitive skiing to baseball through college, I had partially torn rotator cuffs, which have healed over time, but created arthritic shoulders, never mind my back issues.  I just not sure what weight graphite I should think about trying.  Currently I’m playing Modus 105 regular.  

Trust me Fish it will make a difference especially in the long run even from 105s to 95s like the Steelfibers I am now playing. @chisag is a big proponent of the Steelfibers and he educated me on them. Once you get used to them you will not want to go back

[BIG STU]

3 hours ago, touch said:

I had a hankering for Chinese food. 

Dinner. 

Sesame chicken with fried rice and sweet carrots.

Sparkling water was my beverage. 

 

 

Ever since Covid most of the good Chinese places on this end have shut down. There is one behind us across from my old course that was crappy before Covid so we do not venture there. There is a Chinese Buffet up in Surfside that is decent but I get a headache everytime I eat there because they use too much MSG

[BIG STU]

2 hours ago, touch said:

 

I saw the car again today TL and got the answer. Here it is plus a photo of the old school hood emblem. Only a few of us here are old enough to remember Datsun. 😀

 

 

 

 

I see he has a redneck style hatch latch. When I was in the Navy around Orlando and Norfolk those were all the rage. Some 4 years later around Orlando those things were a dime a dozen because most of them were ragged out and ran to death

[BIG STU]

3 hours ago, touch said:

 

I saw the car again today TL and got the answer. Here it is plus a photo of the old school hood emblem. Only a few of us here are old enough to remember Datsun. 😀

 

 

 

 

I see he has a redneck style hatch latch. When I was in the Navy around Orlando and Norfolk those were all the rage. Some 4 years later around Orlando those things were a dime a dozen because most of them were ragged out and ran to death

[BIG STU]

I do not know what is going on with this computer it is triple posting and double posting and I swear I am only hitting the button one time. And no I am not drinking or smoking left handed Marlboros either

[touch]

On 7/13/2023 at 9:58 PM, Double Mocha Man said:

 

My son's first car was an MR2, with a racing engine in it.  Luckily he traded it for a Ford Ranger pickup.  He turns 25 next week and is still alive.  He is currently on his 11th vehicle.  Dad is on his 11th vehicle, as well.

 

Right on! 

 

 

Edited September 10, 2023 by touch

[touch]

I have played graphite shafts in my irons for over 20 years. Due to playing a 100 or more rounds every year and practicing a bunch I need graphite shafts to spare the wear and tear on my joints and tendons. Graphite shafts are far easier on the body. 

 

Let's make sure that we don't lump MMT's and Steel Fibers in the same category as other graphite iron shafts though. Those two models are constructed differently as they also have steel wound fibers used in their construction. They play quite a bit more stout because of this and also have a bit more stability compared to other high quality shafts. They are excellent shafts, but for some they are too stiff regardless of flex.  I tired a set of Steel Fibers in a set of irons and it was obvious after three weeks of use that I even in Senior Flex I could not load them. For reference my 7 iron swing speed is 78 mph. I have used 65, 75, and 85 gram shafts throughout the years. I have always used regular flex as my tempo is very smooth so keep in mind if you are more deliberate in transition these shafts that I am about to recommend might not suit you. But for you Big Fish, since I have seen a video of your swing, I think these three shafts that I feel are the best currently on the market would be a winner for you or worth a try out at least. You will want a heavier weight than I play though I'm sure. Earlier this year as many of you know I felt I was needing a lighter shaft with more flex. I was losing distance with my irons. I sucks getting old. I did some experimenting. (cough, no it was ho ing ) What ended up giving me a faster swing with my same desired high ball flight, with precise control were some senior flex Recoils that are 60 grams in weight. My Honma's and the P-790's had they exact same lofts. Because I went from 82 grams in regular flex in my Honma's to 60 grams and senior flex in my Taylor Made's I picked up significant distance gains. I am 10 yards longer now with my irons.  So what I am saying is demo a bunch of shafts, and if available try the three I am suggesting, and again in the  90-100 gram weight range for you. And try Regular flex first. Yes like many in our group have said there is quite an adjustment period coming from years of playing steel shafted irons, but I will say with confidence, if you find the right shaft for you, you will in 90 days be very glad you switched.  Maybe try the very popular MMT's and Steel Fibers first, and then if you're not sold try my suggested shafts. 

 

 

I played these in my M5 irons for two seasons. Great shafts.

Mitsubishi Tensei 

 

 

 

If the Recoils didn't win me over my next iron set was going to have these in them.

Project X Catalyst 

 

 

I have loved and played a few sets with Recoils ever since they came out. Each generation gets better. 

 

 

My current Gamers.

 

 

I hope this helps ya Big Fish. 

 

 

Edited August 2, 2023 by touch

[Double Mocha Man]

9 minutes ago, touch said:

 

Right on! 

 

 

Wylie was 15 or 16 and had just gotten his driver's license. It was way too much car for him. He would have wrapped it around a telephone pole. As it is he's had several accidents but hasn't hurt anyone else. He is in a better place now that he is reaching the quarter century mark. Maturity.

[TiScape]

1 hour ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

My son's first car was an MR2, with a racing engine in it.  Luckily he traded it for a Ford Ranger pickup.  He turns 25 next week and is still alive.  He is currently on his 11th vehicle.  Dad is on his 11th vehicle, as well.

Is this is a pic of DMM Jr., It’s now time to put a face with DMM seniors great sense of humor! 😉

[touch]

5 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Wylie was 15 or 16 and had just gotten his driver's license. It was way too much car for him. He would have wrapped it around a telephone pole. As it is he's had several accidents but hasn't hurt anyone else. He is in a better place now that he is reaching the quarter century mark. Maturity.

 

 

You're real fortunate dad. Those MR 2's were like little Go Carts, and mine only had the stock 112 hp double overhead cam 4 cylinder! Their mid engine/rear wheel drive lay out made them handle like few others on the road. 

 

[TiScape]

6 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Wylie was 15 or 16 and had just gotten his driver's license. It was way too much car for him. He would have wrapped it around a telephone pole. As it is he's had several accidents but hasn't hurt anyone else. He is in a better place now that he is reaching the quarter century mark. Maturity.

Oh man, my 1st car had about 500hp and a 4 speed! If u weren’t careful when u hit the gas, you’d do a 180 and be looking the wrong way down the street!… looking back, maybe mom n dad were trying to get rid of me… 🤔 

 

😂 

[TiScape]

For dinner I had grilled chicken breast and kale salad. Limiting the carbs at dinner time is a nice way to keep it tight n right! 😜 💪🏼

[touch]

4 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Is this is a pic of DMM Jr., It’s now time to put a face with DMM seniors great sense of humor! 😉

 

 

Great post !!!

 

TS, some in the Lounge aren't quite as vain as you and I and a few others. 😄

Bellingham I'd say is one of the more mysterious ones in the group. Let's hope eventually he comes around. Either he does, or I'm calling up one of his regular bartenders and paying them handsomely for a spy shot. 😁

 

[touch]

11 minutes ago, TiScape said:

For dinner I had grilled chicken breast and kale salad. Limiting the carbs at dinner time is a nice way to keep it tight n right! 😜 💪🏼

 

Way to go. Keep up the lean diet. Nobody trusts a pudgy State Trooper. 

[Double Mocha Man]

16 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Is this is a pic of DMM Jr., It’s now time to put a face with DMM seniors great sense of humor! 😉

 The best I can do for you TiScape is a video of DMM Jr's swing at the beach at Oceanside, Oregon where we went every August since he was 2 years old. His swing is similar to mine though I don't have that little over the top move.

 

[aenemated]

Ah, to be that bendy again ...

 

[touch]

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This one is for Q man. 😀

 

 

 

Edited July 14, 2023 by touch

[Double Mocha Man]

21 minutes ago, touch said:

Bellingham I'd say is one of the more mysterious ones in the group.

 

Ah, one must embrace the mysteries of life.

[touch]

9 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

 The best I can do for you TiScape is a video of DMM Jr's swing at the beach at Oceanside, Oregon where we went every August since he was 2 years old. His swing is similar to mine though I don't have that little over the top move.

 

 

 

So you are a fellow blondie DMM? 

[touch]

Just now, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Ah, one must embrace the mysteries of life.

 

 

Ya reserved bastxxx you. 

[Double Mocha Man]

6 minutes ago, touch said:

 

 

So you are a fellow blondie DMM? 

 

Started off blonde but now have brown hair.

[touch]

1 minute ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Started off blonde but now have brown hair.

 

And just how much of the now brown stuff is left? 

[Double Mocha Man]

1 minute ago, touch said:

 

And just how much of the now brown stuff is left? 

 

All of it. But I keep waiting...

 

[touch]

6 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

All of it. But I keep waiting...

 

 

 

Cheers to the longevity brother !  

[touch]

1 hour ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

 The best I can do for you TiScape is a video of DMM Jr's swing at the beach at Oceanside, Oregon where we went every August since he was 2 years old. His swing is similar to mine though I don't have that little over the top move.

 

 

 

I have always had your son's  lil' over the top move. One can still shoot useful numbers with such an affliction. Our cut swing works on quite a few tracks. Thanks for sharing the swing videos. 🙂

Edited July 14, 2023 by touch

[touch]

 

 

 

 

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NJBF             Min Lee          Aberg

chisag           Rory               Scheffler

IMK                Fitzpatrick     Hojgaard

Chef              JT                   Rickie

LP                 Spieth             Woodland

TS                 Xander            Hovland

aen               Rory                 Hovland

BSC              Rory                Scheffler

TL                 Rory                Rickie

DMM             Rory                Scheffler 

P3P              Fitzpatrick       Fleetwood

DLR              Hatton             Fleetwood

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279 - Chisag

266 - Triple Lindy

254 - BSC

246 - NJBF

242 - DMM

220 - DMan

199 - Touch

197 - DLReid

189 - Nard S

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139 - DeadSolid

131 - AEN

131 - NCLancer

119 - TS

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91 - Scomac

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[TiScape]

1 hour ago, touch said:

 

Way to go. Keep up the lean diet. Nobody trusts a pudgy State Trooper. 

Wait, aren’t most State Troopers pudgy???

 

🤣

[TiScape]

1 hour ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

 The best I can do for you TiScape is a video of DMM Jr's swing at the beach at Oceanside, Oregon where we went every August since he was 2 years old. His swing is similar to mine though I don't have that little over the top move.

 

I asked about seeing a pic of DMM, and got 2 videos of Jr… 🤷🏼‍♂️ Uhhhh, thanks???

 

😜

[aenemated]

NABd, just played May 16th onstage with Little Joe from Lagwagon (TS gets that one)

[aenemated]

Reference!