November 21st, 2009
Danny asked: I am buying some clubs soon (off of craigslist/ebay to save money) and I have narrowed it down to two options. I am left handed if that matters, but I am trying to debate which is the best set-up to have. Both are selling for about the same price- but the clubs they come with are different. I used to play baseball so I know I will need to work on straightening my drives.
Set-up one:
Callaway Big Bertha War Bird Driver
Callaway Big Bertha War Bird Fairway Wood
Yonex A.D.X. 5 and 7 Woods
Lynx Irons 5-9
Lynx Pitching and Sand Wedges
Ping Zing 2 LS Lob Wedge
Ping Karstens Series Anser 2 Putter
Golf Bag
- My thoughts, sounds good has all I might need (might want a 3 or 5 iron?) Heard good things about big berthas and Ping.
(total set 13 clubs)
Second set-up
Nike NDS irons, 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,PW,SW with steel shafts. Nike CPR 18 degree hybrid. Nike 26 degree CPR hybrid. Nike Sasquatch 3+ 13 degree fairway wood.
- I would still need to buy a golf bag, I’ve heard great things about the hybrids and I could use the sasquatch in place of other woods? I don’t know if I need a driver since I am new but that might be something to keep in mind for the future.
Total set 12 clubs
Shape = Looks like they are in great shape
Since the prices are roughly the same (other than the golf bag) I am just curious as to which would be better in my situation, new, left handed, used to swinging a bat. I will buy whichever set is the best.
Thank you!!!
Thanks for the first reply! I just went to a pro shop and they said I didn’t really need to be fitted, I am normal body size (5′9 – 10) he said just standard clubs would work fine. But idk thanks for the suggestion. Still interested in peoples thoughts!
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November 12th, 2009
Anon Y. Mouse asked: For an end of the year gift for our AP Chem teacher, our class is putting together a bunch of items for him as a gift. He is an avid golfer and we want to put a picture of our AP Chem sticker on golf balls. I found a GREAT site to do this for me, but, they cannot put photos on Titleist golf balls. (I am an avid golfer also, and I’m well aware that the Pro V1 would be the safest pick) So, what brand/ball combo would be best–we DON’T care about price, and just want the best golf ball out there. If it were me, I would play Srixon Z-Star, but not everyone plays Srixon. The Candidates,
–TaylorMade (TP Red or Black)
–Callaway (Tour ix or i)
–Bridgestone (B330, B330–RX, B330.S)
–Srixon (Z–Star or Z–Star–X)
So as tempting as it is, don’t answer based on personal preference but instead on what is the safest to get someone. For example, if you got someone a Scotty Cameron putter, you can’t go wrong, but if you get them like a Yes putter, while they are great (and I own one), they aren’t for everyone. I hope you get what I’m saying.
By safe, I mean the type of ball with the least chance that he will dislike. Like, how many people have you met that dislike Titleist golf balls? Only a few, at most. Well, what is the next brand that is least dis-likable?
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November 5th, 2009
I tested the Nike OZ #4 putter a few days ago and really liked it. The soft green 
insert and larger grip enhance putting confidence. This also helps keep the ball in contact longer with the putter face and as we’ve discussed in the past helps promote a truer roll of the golf ball. I’m more of a blade putter kind of guy, but this mallet style putter feels great through impact. Since all of the Nike OZ mallet putters are face balanced it helps keep the putter square when striking the ball.
By the look, feel and price of this putter I would certainly entertain adding this club to my bag. For a more detailed description of the Nike OZ #4 putter and pricing click here.
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November 5th, 2009
Boasting a face-balanced alignment mallet head, a double-bend shaft, and perimeter weighting, the White Hot XG Marxman putter is a terrific choice for beginning and experienced golfers alike. The putter is outfitted with Odyssey’s multilayer White Hot XG insert, which includes an elastomeric core that 
enhances the feel of the putter, along with a thin, firm outer striking surface that’s infused with urethane to create a fine-tuned responsiveness. This not only boosts feedback and distance control, but it also helps shift the weight to the perimeter of the putter head to create a higher moment of inertia and better stability.
To start putts online this putter includes a Hi-Def Alignment System that gives you every possible advantage. The system offers two alignment stripes that run the length of the putter head–making it easier than ever to line up putts. Finally, the putter offers a high level of mass positioned low and deep in the putter head, promoting a solid feel and true roll for putts that track to the hole.
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