OpusX20 WITB

[OpusX20]

at least for now...

I kept waiting to get my bag settled before doing this, but then I realized that will never happen so here goes.

Driver: Callaway FT-9 9* (Fujikura 757 Speeder Tour Spec X-Stiff)
3 Wood: Titleist 909 F2 15.5* (Matrix Ozik Xcon-6 for Titleist X-Stiff)
Hybrid: Callaway FT-Hybrid 3H 21* (Aldila NV Hybrid 105 X)
Irons: Cleveland CG Red 4-PW (Dynamic Gold X100)
Gap Wedge: Titleist Vokey Oil Can 50*
Strong SW: Titleist Vokey Oil Can 54* (56* bent 2* strong)
Weak SW: Ping Eye 2 SW 57.5*
Putter: Odyssey Sabertooth
Grips: Golf Pride New Decade MCC White

My bag with head covers. (Man I miss the days when I carried a 1-LW and the driver was the only club with a head cover.)


Close up of my bag with the head covers. (All OEM except the IU cover on my hybrid.)


My bag without the head covers.


My wedge setup. (46*, 50*, 54* and 57.5*)


Non-club items in my bag:
Divot repair tool with ball marker from Broken Top in Oregon
Xikar cigar scissors (sometimes replaced by a Zino cutter)
Sunglasses cleaning kit
Avo Uvezian cigar punch
Athletic tape
Colibri torch lighter
Line M Up tool for drawing alignment aid
Sharpie marker


Other non-club items:
Travel humidor with cigars (Opus X of course)
Oakley M Frames w/ case


Not pictured in the bag stuff:
Marmot Precip jacket
Marmot Precip full-zip pants
FootJoy F3 gloves
Poipu Bay bucket hat
Golf towel from the club where I was the head pro (back in the day)
Advil (recently added)
Nike Sasquatch bag for the walking days

[jaskanski]

Solid bag. The Ping Eye2 SW is a masterstroke - I still miss playing one from the sand, albeit mine was a tad stronger in loft - hard to beat though. Always nice to see the odds and sods in the bag too. Give that man a cigar!

[Dizz]

Do you like smoking cigars? LOL. I used that same sand wedge for 10 years, one of the best clubs ever produced.

[OpusX20]

The Eye 2 SW is amazing. I have tried to replace it several times, since frankly I think it looks plain ugly at address. But, the thing just performs. If there ever was such a thing as a "forgiving" wedge, the Pine Eye 2 would be it.

[M910]

I love the Xikar multitool. I actually leave my Palio in the bag.

[ahl3bomber]

Get that baby engraved...lol

[Dizz]

[quote name='OpusX20' post='2027237' date='Oct 26 2009, 04:31 PM']The Eye 2 SW is amazing. I have tried to replace it several times, since frankly I think it looks plain ugly at address. But, the thing just performs. If there ever was such a thing as a "forgiving" wedge, the Pine Eye 2 would be it.[/quote]

Yep, absolutely agree. I tried to get rid of it forever because it was so much different looking than the rest of my irons. You got some looks playing smaller forged players CB's and then 2 old beat to death Eye 2 wedges in tournaments. I thought they were ugly from address too but I don't know if its the sole grind or what but they are unbelievable wedges.

[Vader1974]

Great bag!!!

But I question whether or not you are man enough to smoke the Opus on the course. Maybe you should bring something a little milder.



See you on Wednesday.

[OpusX20]

[quote name='Vader1974' post='2041426' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:43 PM']Great bag!!!

But I question whether or not you are man enough to smoke the Opus on the course. Maybe you should bring something a little milder.



See you on Wednesday.[/quote]

We shall see. I'm certainly not above stealing whatever is in your humidor. So, bring something decent.

[robbie91]

where did you purchase the humidor that is one of the best ideas i have seen on this forum

btw nice clubs too

[OpusX20]

[quote name='robbie91' post='2048492' date='Nov 5 2009, 08:33 PM']where did you purchase the humidor that is one of the best ideas i have seen on this forum

btw nice clubs too[/quote]

Thanks robbie. I got the humidor from Armored Humidors ([url="http://www.armoredhumidor.com"]www.armoredhumidor.com[/url]). They are great. They are made of Lexan (think Nalgene bottle) so they are nearly indestructable. They have a little Humidipak underneath the trays that maintain the humidity. The one in my picture is Model 1060 which holds 8 cigars. That one is a little big, so I also have the Model 1030 version which holds 4 cigars and is a bit smaller.

[robbie91]

sweet thanks -- just ordered the "sport" version, does look a bit big but with the cutter and lighter its a great deal

picked up a 1060 as well hahaha

[OpusX20]

[quote name='robbie91' post='2048640' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:38 PM']sweet thanks -- just ordered the "sport" version, does look a bit big but with the cutter and lighter its a great deal

picked up a 1060 as well hahaha[/quote]

Very nice. I am sure you won't be disappointed. Enjoy.

[Golffabrik]

Nice bag & sticks!

Do you carry 4 OpusX for 18 holes? Or 2 for 18, and 2 for your buds? Or is that your overnighter setup?

[OpusX20]

[quote name='Golffabrik' post='2049125' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:10 AM']Nice bag & sticks!

Do you carry 4 OpusX for 18 holes? Or 2 for 18, and 2 for your buds? Or is that your overnighter setup?[/quote]

I typically take a mix of sizes in Opus X and Fuente Anejo. I usually only smoke one per round, but I never know what I'm going to want until I get out there. So, I like to have a selection and always have an extra in case someone in the group is a cigar smoker. The cigar on the right was smoked two days ago and it was fantastic. It was fantastic until one of my playing partners accidentally stepped on it when I set it down to hit a shot. I did shed a couple of tears.

[mk920]

Shweet bag my man. Love the shticks and the shmokes~!~!

[Golffabrik]

[quote]It was fantastic until one of my playing partners accidentally stepped on it when I set it down to hit a shot.[/quote]

Massive breech of etiquett worthy of at least 2 penalty shots, or a good flogging with a 2 iron.

[Pepperturbo]

[quote name='robbie91' post='2048640' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:38 PM']sweet thanks -- just ordered the "sport" version, does look a bit big but with the cutter and lighter its a great deal

picked up a 1060 as well hahaha[/quote]

I checked their site, and wanted the 1030 for the golf bag. Seems they've discontinued it and a few others.

[Pepperturbo]

[quote name='OpusX20' post='2049151' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:24 AM'][quote name='Golffabrik' post='2049125' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:10 AM']Nice bag & sticks!

Do you carry 4 OpusX for 18 holes? Or 2 for 18, and 2 for your buds? Or is that your overnighter setup?[/quote]

I typically take a mix of sizes in Opus X and Fuente Anejo. I usually only smoke one per round, but I never know what I'm going to want until I get out there. So, I like to have a selection and always have an extra in case someone in the group is a cigar smoker. The cigar on the right was smoked two days ago and it was fantastic. It was fantastic until one of my playing partners accidentally stepped on it when I set it down to hit a shot. I did shed a couple of tears.
[/quote]

I normally take 3 cigars for 18, but maybe get through two. Start with a Cuban #2 Monte or Cohiba Siglo VI and finish with a Punch Punch or Jose La Piedra if it's a long rd.

Sad about your partners misplaced feet. Sounds like he was a bit to close for my comfort. If there's one thing that annoys me it's people standing to close and or behind me when I am over the ball. Etiquette says stand to the left or right and NOT on cigars

[OpusX20]

[quote name='Pepperturbo' post='2049210' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:59 AM'][quote name='robbie91' post='2048640' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:38 PM']sweet thanks -- just ordered the "sport" version, does look a bit big but with the cutter and lighter its a great deal

picked up a 1060 as well hahaha[/quote]

I checked their site, and wanted the 1030 for the golf bag. Seems they've discontinued it and a few others.

[/quote]

That's too bad. I really liked the 1030. Another good travel humidor is the Cigar Caddy offered by Cabela's. It comes in 2, 5 and 15 cigar versions. They are similar in price and quality to the Armored Humidor products.

[OpusX20]

[quote name='Pepperturbo' post='2049226' date='Nov 6 2009, 09:10 AM'][quote name='OpusX20' post='2049151' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:24 AM'][quote name='Golffabrik' post='2049125' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:10 AM']Nice bag & sticks!

Do you carry 4 OpusX for 18 holes? Or 2 for 18, and 2 for your buds? Or is that your overnighter setup?[/quote]

I typically take a mix of sizes in Opus X and Fuente Anejo. I usually only smoke one per round, but I never know what I'm going to want until I get out there. So, I like to have a selection and always have an extra in case someone in the group is a cigar smoker. The cigar on the right was smoked two days ago and it was fantastic. It was fantastic until one of my playing partners accidentally stepped on it when I set it down to hit a shot. I did shed a couple of tears.
[/quote]

I normally take 3 cigars for 18, but maybe get through two. Start with a Cuban #2 Monte or Cohiba Siglo VI and finish with a Punch Punch or Jose La Piedra if it's a long rd.

Sad about your partners misplaced feet. Sounds like he was a bit to close for my comfort. If there's one thing that annoys me it's people standing to close and or behind me when I am over the ball. Etiquette says stand to the left or right and NOT on cigars

[/quote]

The Cuban Monte #2 is a fantastic golf cigar. One of my all time favorites. Yes, it was particularly sad since that particular Opus X had been aged for over 4 years. The only thing that saved him from a 3 hybrid across the back of the legs was that he was my partner in a scramble. That's why he was standing so close and allowed to live another day.

[Pepperturbo]

[quote name='OpusX20' post='2049231' date='Nov 6 2009, 09:12 AM'][quote name='Pepperturbo' post='2049210' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:59 AM'][quote name='robbie91' post='2048640' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:38 PM']sweet thanks -- just ordered the "sport" version, does look a bit big but with the cutter and lighter its a great deal

picked up a 1060 as well hahaha[/quote]

I checked their site, and wanted the 1030 for the golf bag. Seems they've discontinued it and a few others.

[/quote]

That's too bad. I really liked the 1030. Another good travel humidor is the Cigar Caddy offered by Cabela's. It comes in 2, 5 and 15 cigar versions. They are similar in price and quality to the Armored Humidor products.
[/quote]

I'll check it out.. one of my favorite stores, presuming your talking about the outdoor store.

PS, I recently left my Colibri Quantum Trifecta lighter on the course somewhere. Any suggests for a quality multi-flame wind lighter under $200.

[OpusX20]

[quote name='Pepperturbo' post='2049265' date='Nov 6 2009, 09:28 AM'][quote name='OpusX20' post='2049231' date='Nov 6 2009, 09:12 AM'][quote name='Pepperturbo' post='2049210' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:59 AM'][quote name='robbie91' post='2048640' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:38 PM']sweet thanks -- just ordered the "sport" version, does look a bit big but with the cutter and lighter its a great deal

picked up a 1060 as well hahaha[/quote]

I checked their site, and wanted the 1030 for the golf bag. Seems they've discontinued it and a few others.

[/quote]

That's too bad. I really liked the 1030. Another good travel humidor is the Cigar Caddy offered by Cabela's. It comes in 2, 5 and 15 cigar versions. They are similar in price and quality to the Armored Humidor products.
[/quote]

I'll check it out.. one of my favorite stores, presuming your talking about the outdoor store.

PS, I recently left my Colibri Quantum Trifecta lighter on the course somewhere. Any suggests for a quality multi-flame wind lighter under $200.
[/quote]

Yes, I am talking about Cabela's the outdoor store. Also, one of my favorite places. That's where I go for nearly all of my outdoor gear.

Too bad about the Trifecta. That is a good lighter. As far as a triple flame replacement. Check out the Xikar Ellipse II. It's a triple flame and goes for about $70-$80. Very cool lighter and has a lifetime warranty. The gunmetal version is especially sharp IMO.

[PixlPutterman]

just curious how a lighter weaker X is working out in the 3 wood compared to the stout bad mamma jamma you got in the driver. You usually see heavier at least going from driver to 3 wood

[Pepperturbo]

I know you didn't ask but my 2 cents on that shaft - it's 69 grams and 3.9 torque. That is a good weight and TQ combo for a wood especially if used off the deck. I don't know the OP's motives, but I've known a number of good players that like going after 3wd so they go lighter then driver.

[PixlPutterman]

where ya at in the midwest Pepper

[OpusX20]

[quote name='PixlPutterman ' post='2049520' date='Nov 6 2009, 11:48 AM']just curious how a lighter weaker X is working out in the 3 wood compared to the stout bad mamma jamma you got in the driver. You usually see heavier at least going from driver to 3 wood[/quote]

Good catch Pixl. That shaft does not particularly "match" with the rest of what is in my bag. This is basically an experiment. As Pepper mentioned there are people that choose to go this route (although it's not typical). I've never been very good with the 3 wood, even back in the day when my handicap was on the + side. I hit my driver, hybrids and irons very high. But, my 3 wood trajectory in inconsistent at best. My previous 3 wood shaft was a steel Rifle 6.5. It was very heavy and fairly consistent with the rest of my bag, but I had no confidence in it.

I decided I really liked the 909F2, and figured I was probably going to reshaft it myself anyway. I wanted something a little weaker than most of the x-stiff stuff I had. This particular shaft is known to be a bit weak, so I thought it would be worth a try, since there was no upcharge. The jury is still out although it's looking pretty good. The club is fantastic off the tee. I'm still trying to figure it out off the deck. It looks like I may have to face the ugly fact that it's the indian and not the arrow.

[Pepperturbo]

[quote name='PixlPutterman ' post='2049667' date='Nov 6 2009, 01:14 PM']where ya at in the midwest Pepper[/quote]

More accurately, MI, TX, AZ and SOCA

[PixlPutterman]

thats 4 places, your a just one guy right

[Vader1974]

[quote name='Vader1974' post='2041426' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:43 PM']But I question whether or not you are man enough to smoke the Opus on the course. Maybe you should bring something a little milder.[/quote]

For the record, OpusX20 did smoke the cigar in question so I am giving him his man card back. Additionally, I almost shed a tear when it met its untimely end. Thankfully, I did not step on it.

Brian