Journeytobreak80's WITB.

JourneyToBreak80 · August 4, 2023

Hey all, I totally jacked up my thread I made a few months ago, and my bag has evolved a fair amount in the top end and low end. So I figured best to just start from scratch.

Driver: Callaway Mavrik set to Neutral +2* Degrees of loft. Kai'li White 70X standard length.

5 Wood: Cobra LTDx LS 17.5 degree set to standard. Shaft is a Motore F1 70X.

3 Hybrid: Callaway Paradym 18* Set to Neutral +2* of loft. The 18* setting sent some bullets but distance wise it was a little too close to the 5 Wood off the tee and this gaps better with my 4 Hybrid as well as gets off the ground easier. Shaft is a HZRDUS Stiff Silver Gen 4 75 Gram.

4 Hybrid: Callaway Apex 23* Catalyst 70 gram shaft no adjustments here, the only downside as these are toed in quite a bit versus the Paradym and I tend to fight losing it left.

Irons: Callaway X Forged CB 5-9. I finally got around to having these adjusted and fit to me, it makes a huge difference! Next I'm planning on buying my buddies Srixon ZX7 Mkii set as him and I share the same specs wildly in irons. Shafts are KBS $-Taper 120 gram.

Pitching Wedge: When I got this set it didnt have a pitching wedge, I used a Vokey for awhile but it had a Dynamic Gold R300 which was way too soft for me. Sold it and bough this Jaws Raw 46* S with a Dynamic Gold S400. Kinda cool as I don't see a ton of these either.

Other Wedges: Pro shop had a good deal on Vokey SM9's and I realized I needed more bounce in my wedges. My home course tends to run softer, and I tend to take a fair divot. Wedges are 50 F grind with 12* of bounce, and then a 56 D with 14* of bounce. I went Rocco Mediate style and dropped having a 60*. I've gotten fairly proficient in making the 56 do what I need in terms of high or low shots.

Putter: I went through about 4 putters since picking up playing again last year. A Newport 2, Cobra Stingray 40, Scotty Cameron Golo 6, and now a Odyssey 2 Ball Stroke Lab. Essentially I discovered with the other putters I struggled with lining the putter up to my intended line and the 2 Ball made it feel really easy and confidence inspiring. My record low for putts this season has been 13 on 9 holes. It's definitely shaved strokes off for me.

Random gear: Snagged a cheap laser range finder off Amazon and works great. Good battery life and if you want to measure slope it will do that too. Much better than hoping GPS has updated pin positions ect.

Thanks for looking, I'm happy to answer any questions!

BIG STU · August 4, 2023

Looks like you know what equipment will work for you. That is a big part of accomplishing your goal--- Good Luck with that and keep us posted

JourneyToBreak80 · August 4, 2023

6 hours ago, BIG STU said:

Looks like you know what equipment will work for you. That is a big part of accomplishing your goal--- Good Luck with that and keep us posted

Thank you! I am fortunate enough to be friends with the pro of my home course. He has helped dial me in alot, also been coaching my swing.

My lowest 9 holes was 39 this season. I've been trying hard to not shoot over 41's but my chipping game needs work so I can save up and downs easier.

Trying to work on the mental game too, I get very discouraged if a round goes sideways.

BIG STU · August 4, 2023

1 hour ago, JourneyToBreak80 said:

Thank you! I am fortunate enough to be friends with the pro of my home course. He has helped dial me in alot, also been coaching my swing.

My lowest 9 holes was 39 this season. I've been trying hard to not shoot over 41's but my chipping game needs work so I can save up and downs easier.

Trying to work on the mental game too, I get very discouraged if a round goes sideways.

That is the right direction. A good short game will save many strokes