judging players by their bags

[vol_in_ar]

I own an old nickaluos two iron, that I walk out back and hit occasionally

but never played it

[kg92lefty]

[quote name='PedronNiall' timestamp='1321756106' post='3824773']
[quote name='vol_in_il' timestamp='1321754284' post='3824575']
who hits a 2 iron anymore?
[/quote]

<----This guy

Tiger & Phil also come to mind, as well as quite a few others in this thread. Viva la 2 iron! Boo on hybrids.
[/quote]

I play one.

[e-hizzle]

[b][i][u]WOODS:[/u][/i][/b]taylormade r11 - aldila beta stiff
taylormade burner 2.0 3 wood - aldila beta stiff
taylormade r11 3 hybrid - aldila beta stiff

[b][i][u]IRONS:[/u][/i][/b]
taylormade MC [b](in bag) [/b]- project x 6.0 [b](main kit)[/b]
titleist 710 MB - project x 6.0

[b][i][u]WEDGES:[/u][/i][/b]
titliest SM4 wedges - 60, 56, 52, 46 - project x 6.0

[b][i][u]PUTTER:[/u][/i][/b]
tltleist scotty cameron newport 2 - scotty's custom shopped

[b][i][u]BAG:[/u][/i][/b]
taylormade r11 stand bag

[M.C.H.]

Me next!
Ping Rapture V2 driver10.5*
R9 3 wood 15*
585H 21*
Ben Hogan Apex FTX 4-P(soon to be replaced by FG62's)
Vokey spin mill 52,56
Vokey oil can 60
Wilson Staff 8802

[Love2Slice]

This is how my bag will look at the end of the week hopefully.

Ping G15 Serrano 60s

Ping i15 Axivcore red 79x

Mizuno Cut Muscle Fli-hi 2 iron S300

Mizuno MP60 S300

Cleveland CG-16 52/58 or Vokey SM 54/58 or 60.

Scotty Cameron Circa 62

[Thug Hunter]

[quote name='benthegolfer' timestamp='1321707788' post='3822145']
[quote name='Thug Hunter' timestamp='1321596941' post='3817015']
This thread is great. I'm addicted to checking it out multiple times a day. Let's see how close someone can guess my game, my bag consists of the following:

Nike SQ Tour 9.5° w/UST V2 76 gram S-Flex
Nike T60 15° w/Dynamic Gold S300 steel pured
Nike Forged Pro Combo Tour 2-PW w/Dynamic Gold S300 steel 2° flat
Vokey CC 54 and 58 (flat as possible)
Odyssey White Ice #1
Pro V1X
[/quote]

You are a really good player, Approaching Scratch if you aren't already there. You probably hit it around 280, but hit it high. You are a great ball striker with a good wedge game. If you knocked down a few more of those birdie putts, you'd really go low. Probably about 35, and you use what clubs work. The ones that work well for you stick until they don't work anymore or are worn out. Anywhere close?
[/quote]

Close but a little off on the scoring right now. I took a few years off from the game ('07 till August of '11), so my game suffered a bit. I'm shooting low to mid 80's after a few rounds but lose most of my strokes on one or two blow up holes (I'm talking snowman here). Birdie putts are missed frequently so you are correct there. 280 is just about spot on with an occasional 300+ yarder. I'm 37. I use to be caught up in matching brands, but have recently began to think I just want the club that works. ie I've never thought of hitting a Cleveland driver until I hit a TL310 the other day. Was getting 280 carries with 2700 back spin and 9-11 launch angle, so I may have found my next driver. Gonna demo the club to make sure it wasn't a good day fluke.

Thanks for the response, this thread is fun to follow.

[Thug Hunter]

[quote name='vol_in_il' timestamp='1321754284' post='3824575']
who hits a 2 iron anymore?
[/quote]

Me!

[WhiteBettinardi]

[quote name='NewGeneration' timestamp='1321846839' post='3829425']
This is how my bag will look at the end of the week hopefully.

Ping G15 Serrano 60s

Ping i15 Axivcore red 79x

Mizuno Cut Muscle Fli-hi 2 iron S300

Mizuno MP60 S300

Cleveland CG-16 52/58 or Vokey SM 54/58 or 60.

Scotty Cameron Circa 62
[/quote]

Okay here goes nothing. You are very young, under 20 maybe even under 18. You play whenever you get the chance, which is pretty often. You are strong and swing quickly, long driver (275ish). Your miss is left and you are a pretty good ball striker. Handicap around 6 give or take a couple strokes. Let me know how I did.

[HoldTheLag]

I made the mistake of buying a used iron set with the dime sized wear marks. Time to invest in a set of iron covers!

[Timmay_MO]

Good luck with this bag!!!



Driver-Nike SQ Sweet 16* A flex


Callaway Steelhead Plus 5 wd steel uniflex shaft

Srixon i701 3-PW S300s

CG14 52 and 58 stock shafts

Cleveland VP Milled No. 3 34"



In a cool old school looking red white and blue Titleist Stand Bag.

[Nickelhead]

was thinking of putting this here or in the "all Ping bag" thread...

since this is my first post, if you have the inclination, judge me!

Ping G10 driver and 4 wood. Kasco K2K 55 and 77 utitilies.
Ping S56 5i-PW, Tour S 52* and 56*. Nickel Scottsdale Anser putter.

K

[Arpeggi]

Titleist 910D2 10.5* made for kaili reg flex
Cleveland FL Ultralite 3W 15* stock shaft reg flex
Titleist 910H 17* made for kaili reg flex
Titleist 909H 21* reg
Titleist 909H 24* reg
Titleist 712 AP1 5-PW stock TT r300
Titleist Vokey SM4 52* TT r300
Cleveland C16 56* wedge flex
Nike Method 002 putter

[Bitz22]

Here goes:
TM R9 TP X-stiff shaft
Cally X-Hot 3WD
Cally Heavenwood 3 Hybrid
Titleist AP2 4-W 1* flat
Cleveland 49* and 54*
Scotty Squareback 1
Pro V1x
Ogio Edge bag.


This makes the day go by!

[Angman]

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Nike SQ Machspeed 10.5* UST AXIVcoreTEE CB2 15* Aldila NV (divorcing)
Nike SQ Machspeed 17* UST AXIVcore (engaged)
TEE XCG 16* JavlnFX Mh7 (cheating with)
TEE XCG-V 18* GD Tour AD (cheating on)
TEE XCG-V 21* GD Tour AD
TM R7 Draws 4-PW (divorcing for Nike Machspeed irons)
TM RAC TP 54/10
TM RAC TP 58/8
Cleveland Niblick 42* (trying to cheat with)
TM Corza Ghost

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[color="#8E8E8E"][size="2"]I don't know what I am other then its fun to be a WRX club Ho. What do you guys think?[/size][/color]

[Timmay_MO]

[quote name='Arperggi' timestamp='1321900076' post='3831647']
Titleist 910D2 10.5* made for kaili reg flex
Cleveland FL Ultralite 3W 15* stock shaft reg flex
Titleist 910H 17* made for kaili reg flex
Titleist 909H 21* reg
Titleist 909H 24* reg
Titleist 712 AP1 5-PW stock TT r300
Titleist Vokey SM4 52* TT r300
Cleveland C16 56* wedge flex
Nike Method 002 putter
[/quote]


wealthy older golfer who took up the game late and loves Titleist but probably should be playing Ping. Spends alot of time at the range. Probably hits the driver/3 wood/17 hybrid/21 hybrid the same distance. 5 iron is like new. Gets around in low 90's due to never losing a ball.

[Arpeggi]

Haha I'm only 28 but everything else is on point or close. (I don't hit all those clubs the same distance! Well maybe 3 wood off the deck vs hybrid 17). And yes Ping clubs are too ugly for me. And I live half a mile from the range so I go often hahaha.

[Timmay_MO]

[quote name='Angman' timestamp='1321909962' post='3832537']
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Nike SQ Machspeed 10.5* UST AXIVcoreTEE CB2 15* Aldila NV (divorcing)
Nike SQ Machspeed 17* UST AXIVcore (engaged)
TEE XCG 16* JavlnFX Mh7 (cheating with)
TEE XCG-V 18* GD Tour AD (cheating on)
TEE XCG-V 21* GD Tour AD
TM R7 Draws 4-PW (divorcing for Nike Machspeed irons)
TM RAC TP 54/10
TM RAC TP 58/8
Cleveland Niblick 42* (trying to cheat with)
TM Corza Ghost

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[color="#8e8e8e"][size="2"]I don't know what I am other then its fun to be a WRX club Ho. What do you guys think?[/size][/color]
[/quote]

Feeling judgemental today. Let's see......


Ghost putter, Niblick, Tp wedges tell me you don't have a clue on how to score. R7 Draw Irons, "divorcing" for Machspeeds tells me your iron game is crap, you're experimenting with fairways/hybrids so your long game blows, and you hate your driver. You sir are a menace to speedy rounds and I hope I never have to play with you.



Am I close?

[theothertwo]

Bridgestone J33 460 driver
Bridgetone J33 15* 3 wood and 18* 5 wood
Bridgestone J33 21* hybrid
Bridgetone J33 CBs 4-PW
Bridgestone WC Design 54 and 60 wedges
Slighter Seattle putter

What will they say? Nothing, 90% of people I play with don't know about Bridgestone clubs. Those in the know, they will say traditionalist with enough technology.

[Timmay_MO]

[quote name='Arperggi' timestamp='1321911599' post='3832649']
Haha I'm only 28 but everything else is on point or close. (I don't hit all those clubs the same distance! Well maybe 3 wood off the deck vs hybrid 17). And yes Ping clubs are too ugly for me. And I live half a mile from the range so I go often hahaha.
[/quote]


I hope nobody's taking me too seriously. I'm just trying to liven up a dreary Monday afternoon.


BTW, that's really a nice bag. You can play your bag for the rest of your life. Its always a hoot when I get matched up with an old timer with DCI's. They've always game. In fact anybody playing old DCI's usually has game.

[Timmay_MO]

[quote name='theothertwo' timestamp='1321911930' post='3832675']
Bridgestone J33 460 driver
Bridgetone J33 15* 3 wood and 18* 5 wood
Bridgestone J33 21* hybrid
Bridgetone J33 CBs 4-PW
Bridgestone WC Design 54 and 60 wedges
Slighter Seattle putter

What will they say? Nothing, 90% of people I play with don't know about Bridgestone clubs. Those in the know, they will say traditionalist with enough technology.
[/quote]

Asian club snob but can't afford the good stuff so he bags B-stone. Smooth, like Keith Stone. OK, now the breakdown:

I don't know about your game but I bet I know what kind of tires are on your car.

I'd say you're an anal single digit and your wife better have your dinner ready when you get home.



Oh wait, you're single because Bridgestone hasn't made a women yet. lol



Just kidding, but that's a players' set. I would assume you have the game for it and I would also assume you're OCD and would freak out when I walk in your line and jingle change in my pocket.

[Angman]

Haha. In a sense you're correct and at the same time I feel I should be offended and ashamed. I am in no way like most of the members on this forum (low to scratch handicappers) as I only play whenever I can (perhaps 2-3 times a month).

As for the Ghost Putter I picked it up because I really liked it and improved my putting. The putter was my only club in my bag that I haven't swapped out in over a decade (had a Ping Anser before).

I am unsure about the Niblick. I just wanted to give it a shot as it seems interesting. I am not ashamed to be seen carrying a "chipper" though. I like to use what works. I have used Vokeys, Callaway X Forged and TEE wedge sets before and I just like the feel of theTM TP wedges.

I do know how to score....I just can't do it well.

My iron game is probably crap compared to 95% on the forum here but amongst my friends I play well (we all play only occasionally for fun and shoot 90-105) and I don't feel any shame in using SGI irons considering the limited amount of time I can dedicate to the sport. I am switching to the machspeeds because they just go straight and I am trying to move away from the TM closed club faces (not sure how much more neutral the Machspeeds are in reality).

I am only experimenting with my hybrids because my 3 and 4 hybrid are too close in distances and I honestly can't do the CB2 3 wood justice. I hit both hybrids over 200 so I figure a 2 hybrid or a 4 wood might be a better option for me. When I dial it in I will drop the CB2 and one of my existing hybrids.

As for the driver I finally found one that I can consistently hit the fairway with + good distance and roll. I'm only swapping for the newer model mainly for cosmetic differences as I agree with most that the SQ Square is an ugly driver (but it works for me).

Not trying to be defensive here as I love this forum but your last part was completely wrong. I respect the game, play the game fairly and am very mindful of the time. I pick up the ball when I am having a poor day and move on. If a really good group comes up behind me and asks if I will let them play through I have no problems with that. I find that I am actually much faster at teeing off and make an effort to locate balls much faster then some of the "better" players that I have been grouped with. Some "better" golfers annoy the heck out of me as they would literally not give up on locating their ball because it is so crucial to their score and hold up the whole course or spend 2 minutes going through their pre tee shot ritual.

I love golf. I admit I suck. I want to improve and we all started somewhere so don't be a hater or too judgemental when you run into someone like me.

[/quote]

Feeling judgemental today. Let's see......


Ghost putter, Niblick, Tp wedges tell me you don't have a clue on how to score. R7 Draw Irons, "divorcing" for Machspeeds tells me your iron game is crap, you're experimenting with fairways/hybrids so your long game blows, and you hate your driver. You sir are a menace to speedy rounds and I hope I never have to play with you.



Am I close?
[/quote]

[Swe Zibber]

Decent player with s56 irons, looking good with the ball marked in the middle, probebly a trainer due to the marks on my driver caused by some gravel in the head cover, slim wedge selection so hopefully i make due...
And a black redwood anser with a Iomic grip that has a tendensy to turn heads...

Short Word one of those young players that hangs around and pratices a loot.

[theothertwo]

[quote name='Timmay_MO' timestamp='1321912883' post='3832765']
[quote name='theothertwo' timestamp='1321911930' post='3832675']
Bridgestone J33 460 driver
Bridgetone J33 15* 3 wood and 18* 5 wood
Bridgestone J33 21* hybrid
Bridgetone J33 CBs 4-PW
Bridgestone WC Design 54 and 60 wedges
Slighter Seattle putter

What will they say? Nothing, 90% of people I play with don't know about Bridgestone clubs. Those in the know, they will say traditionalist with enough technology.
[/quote]

Asian club snob but can't afford the good stuff so he bags B-stone. Smooth, like Keith Stone. OK, now the breakdown:

I don't know about your game but I bet I know what kind of tires are on your car.

I'd say you're an anal single digit and your wife better have your dinner ready when you get home.



Oh wait, you're single because Bridgestone hasn't made a women yet. lol



Just kidding, but that's a players' set. I would assume you have the game for it and I would also assume you're OCD and would freak out when I walk in your line and jingle change in my pocket.
[/quote]

You got me there, that's funny.

[Angman]

It made my dreary Monday better

[SwingBlues]

Try this:
R11 9* with the Ahina
Callaway DET 15* with the Miyazaki C Kua
Adams A12 18* with Matrix Altus
Ping S57 irons with KBS Tours 3-PW
Bobby Jones Pelz 52* and 56*
Machine M2A putter
Ping Lattitude V2 stand bag
Srixon XV ball

Have at it...

[Timmay_MO]

It made my dreary Monday better

 

 

I forgot my "lol" after the "hope I never have to play with you" statement. Hey, it's tough to get out enough to improve, but you can always chip and putt on the carpet. Go to golf18.com and see if they have any specials in your area. You can play super cheap on there. Just play two balls, you against you, and record both scores. Cheaper than the range and a heck of a lot more productive. Crappy courses around here, but big deal. And if you catch up to a slow 4some just skip 'em.

 

 

Best advise I ever heard was from an old guy who said "You're not supposed to shoot in the 70's. You work for a living." LOL!

[Timmay_MO]

[quote name='SwingBlues' timestamp='1321943232' post='3835185']
Try this:
R11 9* with the Ahina
Callaway DET 15* with the Miyazaki C Kua
Adams A12 18* with Matrix Altus
Ping S57 irons with KBS Tours 3-PW
Bobby Jones Pelz 52* and 56*
Machine M2A putter
Ping Lattitude V2 stand bag
Srixon XV ball

Have at it...
[/quote]


When I see S series irons I know the player takes the game seriously, Bobby Jones could mean someone who practices like crazy with their wedges and wants wedges that won't wear out. Machine putter says you're too good of a putter for a normal flat stick. DET is slolid stick. White head driver-hmmm....probably long hitter. Probably. Yeah, probably long hitter, lots of driver wedge, good putter. Only use irons off tee on par 3's, otherwise going for all par 5's in 2 and most par 4's are driver wedge or short iron. I ain't playing you for money. I'd guess you could step out of the car and shoot 80 on a tough track, and probably 70's on normal 6000 yd courses.

[Bitz22]

Here goes:
TM R9 TP X-stiff shaft
Cally X-Hot 3WD
Cally Heavenwood 3 Hybrid
Titleist AP2 4-W 1* flat
Cleveland 49* and 54*
Scotty Squareback 1
Pro V1x
Ogio Edge bag.


I'm bored at work and waiting, just wondering, all in good fun.

[Florida Gator]

A month ago, someone would have said that I was a wannabe pro. Now they would have to say that I have now faced reality by pulling the MP-68s and dropping in the MX-300. Shot a 76 from the blues at Heritage Golf in Wake Forest NC yesterday with them! Starting to wish that I did this earlier.....

[stealthrt91]

[quote name='Number7' timestamp='1320006791' post='3739055']
If people judged me by my bag, they would think I was poor.

And they would be right
[/quote]

haha i still remember my first set... literally a bunch of PING knock offs