Tell us what you bought?!

dan_ep82 · 23-07-2014 11:26pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Your a legend - most people would say don't be changing so much.

But with you - your that outlier.

Dan - I officially christen you the new Tones on here.

Single figures by 2016.

I'd love that

ForeRight wrote: »

What's your handicap Dan?

High, 20 and I got my 3rd .1 back after my third comp :rolleyes:

I've shot into the mid 80's on casual rounds a few times but can't seem to putt since I got my handicap :pac:

Going to take this year easy and next year set a goal and really go for it.

ForeRight · 23-07-2014 11:28pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

I'd love that

High, 20 and I got my 3rd .1 back after my third comp :rolleyes:

I've shot into the mid 80's on casual rounds a few times but can't seem to putt since I got my handicap :pac:

Going to take this year easy and next year set a goal and really go for it.

Maybe buy a new putter. That should help.

FixdePitchmark · 23-07-2014 11:37pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

I'd love that

High, 20 and I got my 3rd .1 back after my third comp :rolleyes:

I've shot into the mid 80's on casual rounds a few times but can't seem to putt since I got my handicap :pac:

Going to take this year easy and next year set a goal and really go for it.

Get rid of the handicap so.

Jaysus dan - when you really go for it a few things could happen. The internet coud blow up or Golf club sales will double.

No keep it up - enjoying your efforts.

Single figures by midnight new years eve 2015.

dan_ep82 · 23-07-2014 11:37pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

ForeRight wrote: »

Maybe buy a new putter. That should help.

Sarcasm?
In my last post,

Oh, and along with a putting lesson I'm looking to change my putter. Last time I dismissed a lot due to look and , I think, pick the wrong putter for my putting stroke.

Senna · 23-07-2014 11:38pm

Bought this yesterday, working at 12 tomorrow but going to hit the course for a few holes to try it out in the morning. Can't wait.

ForeRight · 23-07-2014 11:59pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Sarcasm?
In my last post,

Dan everybody knows I don't read back past the last post in a thread

But seriously, good luck, you obviously have the bug bad.
Only advice I'll give is don't get caught up worrying too much about equipment.

You can have the best of everything but it won't matter if your swing, grip, stance etc etc are all very unreliable.

dan_ep82 · 24-07-2014 12:08am

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

ForeRight wrote: »

Dan everybody knows I don't read back past the last post in a thread

But seriously, good luck, you obviously have the bug bad.
Only advice I'll give is don't get caught up worrying too much about equipment.

You can have the best of everything but it won't matter if your swing, grip, stance etc etc are all very unreliable.

Thanks, I'm trying not to.

Changing the 3wood for the hybrid was a really good choice for how I'm playing at the minute.
The driver is better than ever but I don't think I needed to change to be honest, I was looking for more forgiveness with the D2 versus the Xhot Pro head but I think I should have just started lessons sooner.

Generally I don't spend money when changing clubs, I usually just buy within the limit of what I sold the old club for. The only big thing I've actually spent since the beginning of the year on golf has been golf balls, lessons and the membership and I'm paying for the lessons out of a club I sold for a small profit

Tones69 · 24-07-2014 10:08am

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Ha, well I should mention the few bits I got in the last while

Cobra AMP 19° Hybrid with a RIP Stiff Shaft. Love this club

A 910 D2 9.5 set to 8.75 with a Kuro Kage 60G Stiff shaft from (I think) a Cobra Amp Pro.

Not mad on the shaft with it being 46", prefer 45" so on the look out to change, I liked the Kal'Li but found it a bit soft so I'll probably be buying a few shafts in the next while until I'm happy. Lesson first though.

Also had a Bushnell V2 Tour that I had to return as it would only last a round ,two at most taking the battery out at after each range. Replace it with a Nikon 350G. Not as good with no pinseeker but the batteries are yet to run out.

Oh, and along with a putting lesson I'm looking to change my putter. Last time I dismissed a lot due to look and , I think, pick the wrong putter for my putting stroke.

All second hand OFC

Just take an inch off the shaft. Takes 5 min

dan_ep82 · 24-07-2014 3:03pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

Tones69 wrote: »

Just take an inch off the shaft. Takes 5 min

Will I need a new grip yeah?

ForeRight · 24-07-2014 3:09pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Will I need a new grip yeah?

Don't cut your clubs mate just get a pair of shoes with an extra large sole

charlieIRL · 24-07-2014 3:40pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

ForeRight wrote: »

Don't cut your clubs mate just get a pair of shoes with an extra large sole

jeasuz your on fire today!

ForeRight · 24-07-2014 3:49pm

charlieIRL wrote: »

jeasuz your on fire today!

Slow day here Charlie

Tones69 · 24-07-2014 5:06pm

dan_ep82 wrote: »

Will I need a new grip yeah?

Yep. Unless you can get the current one off without ripping it, with a compressor.

dan_ep82 · 24-07-2014 5:12pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

Tones69 wrote: »

Yep. Unless you can get the current one off without ripping it, with a compressor.

Thought as much, I'll say it to the Pro sunday

Thanks

ForeRight wrote: »

Don't cut your clubs mate just get a pair of shoes with an extra large sole

Not much good unless I start swinging with my feet :pac:

TheDoc · 25-07-2014 10:00am

Have this on the way, pro ordering it for my Scotty Cameron. Kinda looking forward to using it

Tones69 · 25-07-2014 10:13am

TheDoc wrote: »

Have this on the way, pro ordering it for my Scotty Cameron. Kinda looking forward to using it

Good grip. Ive got this the past 2 years. Never go back to a stock skinny grip

GreeBo · 25-07-2014 10:15am

ForeRight wrote: »

I bought these recently

Not to be confused with these though as it can easily happen

I wouldnt fit more than one of them in my Golf Bag....must be a bugger to putt with?!:pac:

GreeBo · 25-07-2014 10:16am

TheDoc wrote: »

Compared to the Seve wedges I had? World of difference.

They are a much more balanced weight for a start. They are lighter in feel, but that weight helps me ensure I'm accelerating through the ball on impact. With my Seve wedges which were much heavier and unbalanced, youd feel like you were accelerating but you actually weren't.

There is much better feedback of the face of the Clevelands compared to the ones I had. I know instantly if a shot is going to bite, spin hard, be soft landing or hard running. The seve wedges had absolutely no feedback what so ever.

Spin is definitely increased on these wedges. I was hitting the same type of approaches with the Seve wedges and they would just hit hard and roll, these Cleveland wedges have excellent spin and more impressively something I can nearly control from distance.

What are you talking about?

There is a pretty big difference between a €20 wedge and a €80 wedge. A big difference between a generic manufacturer, and a established manufacturer.

You might want to explain that a bit more to be fair...

I guess feel can be different alright too.
More balanced though?

GreeBo · 25-07-2014 10:20am

Tones69 wrote: »

Yep. Unless you can get the current one off without ripping it, with a compressor.

If its on with tape its almost impossible to get off without wrecking it with a compressor.
You can put them on minus tape with a compressor, though they will be prety skinny. However it means you can whip them on and off easily.

Tones69 · 25-07-2014 10:21am

GreeBo wrote: »

If its on with tape its almost impossible to get off without wrecking it with a compressor.
You can put them on minus tape with a compressor, though they will be prety skinny. However it means you can whip them on and off easily.

Yeah its torture, id rather just pay the few quid for the grip anyway

GreeBo · 25-07-2014 10:32am

Tones69 wrote: »

Yeah its torture, id rather just pay the few quid for the grip anyway

I had one blow up and frighten the bejesus out of me...not fun. Was deaf in one ear for an hour!

TheDoc · 25-07-2014 10:41am

GreeBo wrote: »

I guess feel can be different alright too.
More balanced though?

The Seve wedges felt unlbalanced in terms of the weight in the clubhead itself. Felt like the weight pushed to the toe, which was ridiculous

TrapperChamonix · 25-07-2014 10:49am

TheDoc wrote: »

Have this on the way, pro ordering it for my Scotty Cameron. Kinda looking forward to using it

I thought the idea of the €300+ Scotty Cameron putters to fix all the putting woes of the world. :eek:

TheDoc · 25-07-2014 11:47am

TrapperChamonix wrote: »

I thought the idea of the €300+ Scotty Cameron putters to fix all the putting woes of the world. :eek:

Haha.

I got mine just cause I always wanted one, I was perfectly happy with my TM Ghost, but now I'm using the Scotty for nearly a year I really like it. Weight is perfect and it has a lovely roll and feedback when you hit the ball.

And I got mine for absolute bargain money, it was second hand but basically brand new. He was pitching it to me in the pro shop, and pro suggested if I want, I can transfer money in my account over to him. So it was a no brainer, think I paid like €140 for it, and actually didn't really spend a penny.

The only downside to them is they have notoriously thin grips, so I'd been wanting to sort out a grip for it since I got it but when I was putting well didnt bother.

Now my putting is in the horrors I figure its a good time to do it

Plus I'd be lying if I said I'm not one of those people that likes to have **** in a certain colour. So now my bag, headcovers and all my grips will be red/black

TrapperChamonix · 25-07-2014 12:17pm

TheDoc wrote: »

Haha.

I got mine just cause I always wanted one, I was perfectly happy with my TM Ghost, but now I'm using the Scotty for nearly a year I really like it. Weight is perfect and it has a lovely roll and feedback when you hit the ball.

And I got mine for absolute bargain money, it was second hand but basically brand new. He was pitching it to me in the pro shop, and pro suggested if I want, I can transfer money in my account over to him. So it was a no brainer, think I paid like €140 for it, and actually didn't really spend a penny.

The only downside to them is they have notoriously thin grips, so I'd been wanting to sort out a grip for it since I got it but when I was putting well didnt bother.

Now my putting is in the horrors I figure its a good time to do it

Plus I'd be lying if I said I'm not one of those people that likes to have **** in a certain colour. So now my bag, headcovers and all my grips will be red/black

I'm only pulling your leg. But behind this there is a certain amount of "snake oil salesman" in all golf equipment. But I do like the rationale of money spent from my account isn't really money.

Mind you every time I see one, I do covet it.

ForeRight · 25-07-2014 12:50pm

newport2 wrote: »

Finally bit the bullet and bought a pair of spikeless shoes. Great grip and comfortable. Hope I haven't jinxed the weather on us now!

Beautiful shoe, simply stunning!!!

They also come in this colour but you better be good to pull these bad boys off in your Saturday club comp.

TheDoc · 25-07-2014 1:59pm

TrapperChamonix wrote: »

I'm only pulling your leg. But behind this there is a certain amount of "snake oil salesman" in all golf equipment. But I do like the rationale of money spent from my account isn't really money.

Mind you every time I see one, I do covet it.

YEah I've wanted one for years but could never justify the price. That's what I love about how when I'm in the prizes in events I get money into my pro shop account. Pro can get pretty much anything golf related, and do the odd favour like this.

I'd bought everything I really wanted, didnt need anything major and said ****it when this opportunity came about.

Last weekend I was only signing in and overheard someone paying €16 for a box of Srixon AD333's, the balls I use. Was doing a one day sale of them to clear way for a new order, so not really needing them, bought three dozen, just cause I've money in the account.

It also proves to be a benefit that when I actually spend my own money, I just tell the other half it was on the club account ;P

the greatest game · 26-07-2014 8:38am

A golf glider with good battery for 50 quid on Donedeal..

I am never ever ever pushing or pulling a bag again.

SEORG · 05-08-2014 1:50pm

Arrived today. Had forgotten how bright new shoes are.

Dolph Starbeam · 06-08-2014 7:50pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

SEORG wrote: »

Arrived today. Had forgotten how bright new shoes are.

What are they? I'm looking for a pair of nice white shoes. These are lovely, price?

SEORG · 06-08-2014 8:34pm

They're Dryjoy Casuals, got them online in a sale on 118golf for £90, think they normally retail for £100/€125...there are usually some sales online during the majors.

Slicemeister · 06-08-2014 9:50pm

SEORG wrote: »

They're Dryjoy Casuals, got them online in a sale on 118golf for £90, think they normally retail for £100/€125...there are usually some sales online during the majors.

Nice site there. Have you used them a bit? Recommend? Looking at a new putter.

SEORG · 06-08-2014 10:12pm

Slicemeister wrote: »

Nice site there. Have you used them a bit? Recommend? Looking at a new putter.

The postage was a bit slow, I had to ring as I heard nothing about the order after 4 days other than the order confirmation. I ordered a glove and polo shirt along with the shoes but the polo was out of stock (not listed as out of stock on the site) so they didn't send the order. They sent the shoes & glove by UPS and the polo shirt the following day when it came in by post. Got everything on Tuesday morning due to bank holiday.

Seems to be a recurring theme with some of the online golf stores.

It's probably pot luck tbh. Took 12 days including bank holiday instead of the stated 3-5 working days.

That was the first time using them.

ssbob · 07-08-2014 8:58am

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

SEORG wrote: »

The postage was a bit slow, I had to ring as I heard nothing about the order after 4 days other than the order confirmation. I ordered a glove and polo shirt along with the shoes but the polo was out of stock (not listed as out of stock on the site) so they didn't send the order. They sent the shoes & glove by UPS and the polo shirt the following day when it came in by post. Got everything on Tuesday morning due to bank holiday.

Seems to be a recurring theme with some of the online golf stores.

It's probably pot luck tbh. Took 12 days including bank holiday instead of the stated 3-5 working days.

In fairness I have never had any issues with Sports Direct, ordered new golf shoes last Friday, delivered yesterday and prob would have been Tuesday only for the bank holiday.

SEORG · 07-08-2014 9:27am

ssbob wrote: »

In fairness I have never had any issues with Sports Direct, ordered new golf shoes last Friday, delivered yesterday and prob would have been Tuesday only for the bank holiday.

Agreed, have ordered plenty off them and never had an issue...I usually get my golf balls from them when they are running 20% discount offers but they didn't have the shoes I wanted.

TheDoc · 11-08-2014 11:06am

Finally arrived. feels absolutely lovely . Not the colour I actually asked for, but no major deal.

Pro also through in a new release Scotty Cameron Headcover, after noticing mine was getting a bit frayed

Boskowski · 14-08-2014 2:03am

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/291214085381

I have the 9.5 version of that with the Ping TFC shaft which I bought a couple of years ago second hand and I'm loving it. Now I found this gem on eBay US since I'm currently in the States anyway. I just have to get it past the customs officers in the Dublin airport next week. But I guess even if they do me for VAT on the $75 it would be alright.

Expect to find the old one on the for sale thread in a short while.

Oh and while I was at it I found those in the Ecco outlet.

big_drive · 14-08-2014 8:05am

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

Boskowski wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/291214085381

I have the 9.5 version of that with the Ping TFC shaft which I bought a couple of years ago second hand and I'm loving it. Now I found this gem on eBay US since I'm currently in the States anyway. I just have to get it past the customs officers in the Dublin airport next week. But I guess even if they do me for VAT on the $75 it would be alright.

Expect to find the old one on the for sale thread in a short while.

Oh and while I was at it I found those in the Ecco outlet.

Out of interest, how much would the Eccos be over there?

Boskowski · 14-08-2014 8:28am

big_drive wrote: »

Out of interest, how much would the Eccos be over there?

I paid $139 for them which is €103 according to xe.com. I saw them in a high street shop, think it was Nordstrom, for $190.

big_drive · 14-08-2014 8:57am

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

Great price for those shoes

spacecoyote · 29-08-2014 7:57am

I dont care!

added one of these to the bag:

Well it looks a bit more like this

dar_cool · 29-08-2014 8:30am

Treated myself to a bit of wetgear with vouchers id won over the last few weeks.

and

under_armour_armourstorm_waterproof_golf_jacket_graphite_1.jpg

pinkdoubleeagle · 29-08-2014 10:24am

Got a Titleist 712u 3 & 4 iron. Getting a first outing today in a Pro-Am in Naas

Senecio · 29-08-2014 10:51am

Titleist 713F 15* with Diamana S+ to compliment the 9.5*D3 with matching shaft I bought a few weeks back. My OCD tendencies weren't coping well with a Titleist driver and a Callaway 3-wood in the bag.

dball · 01-09-2014 1:10pm

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

http://www.sportsdirect.com/wilson-rain-glove-pair-40-878131

got these Wilson gloves at the weekend, didnt rain yet so I dont know if they are any good - does anyone have any experience

dan_ep82 · 24-09-2014 8:32am

No, keep it as just "what I bought" posts

Got a 910F 3W a few weeks ago but never really found cause to use it, if I wasn't comfortable with the driver I'd just hit my 19° Hybrid.

Traded it in against an Xhot 2 22° Hybrid. It fits nicely into my yardage gaps ( 19°/2i , 22°/3i , 4i, 5i etc) and seriously considering changing the Cobra Amp for a 19° Xhot2.

Its just super forgiving and long. On an average strike (slightly out the heel) it'll carry 200-205yds with a nice high straight flight

Still haven't hit it as well as the cobra (220 on a good strike) so I'm sure there is more in it but it definitely is more forgiving and nicer flight for landing on greens. The cobra would run through most.