Here is a quick video of the Game Golf Live system I purchased. Spring finally arrived in Minneapolis and with 70 degree days forecasted I am going to give this an inaugural spin on Friday.
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Showing posts with label Equipment. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Monday, April 4, 2016
The new Bridgestone B330S balls for 2016
Waiting for golf season to arrive always drives me a little stir crazy. I end up thinking about golf a lot and then thinking about spending money on what toys to buy for the impending season.
Cases in point, the recent purchases of the Game Golf Live system, my new rain gear, my new Golf Pride MMC Plus 4 grips, and now a couple of boxes of the new 2016 Bridgestone B330S golf balls.
I have been using these balls pretty exclusively since around 2012 when I had my complete bag fitting at Totally Driven. Since then I had a supplemental ball fitting by Bridgestone reps who demonstrated that last year's model provided around an extra 5 yards compared to the previous generation ball.
This year the ball gets some new features. A lot of marketing is involved but the highlights are:
Cases in point, the recent purchases of the Game Golf Live system, my new rain gear, my new Golf Pride MMC Plus 4 grips, and now a couple of boxes of the new 2016 Bridgestone B330S golf balls.
I have been using these balls pretty exclusively since around 2012 when I had my complete bag fitting at Totally Driven. Since then I had a supplemental ball fitting by Bridgestone reps who demonstrated that last year's model provided around an extra 5 yards compared to the previous generation ball.
This year the ball gets some new features. A lot of marketing is involved but the highlights are:
- A larger core with a sharper change in hardness of the core to allow less spin off the driver.
- A new cover material called SlipRes. This is supposed to allow for higher spin on wedges, lower spin on drivers and some kind of miracle "self-repairing" cover. No idea what that means but if this ball actually cleans itself I am sold!
- A seamless cover design. Without having any seem the dimple pattern supposedly makes for more consistent flight.
Like I said heavy on the marketing-speak. I do know I love the feel of the B330s. I think they compare just as favorably to any ball out there, including the Pro V. With deals to be had they are significantly cheaper too. I scored these for around $35 a dozen making them about $10 less that a box of Pro Vs
The new 2016 model is on the left. last years model is on the right.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
New Grips Completed for 2016
I finished regripping my clubs last night in the brilliant new Golf Pride MMC Plus 4 Midsizes. For my 9 iron down through my wedges I kept the grips as standard size, rather than midsize.
Here they are, just waiting for Spring.
A couple of pics showing the grips in detail. I just love the new lower grip design. Compared to my 2 year old grips these things are sticky!
Here they are, just waiting for Spring.
A couple of pics showing the grips in detail. I just love the new lower grip design. Compared to my 2 year old grips these things are sticky!
Saturday, March 26, 2016
New Grips
I usually change my grips annually but for some reason didn't last year. One of the things I have always wondered is what larger grips would be like. I have always played standard grips but feel my hands a re maybe just a little big for them. I decided this year to pickup one of the new Golf Pride MMC Plus 4 Midsize grips. This grip only comes in one color this year- grey.
The MMC Plus 4 is a new take on the great Multi Material Compound (MMC) grips. With the Plus 4 the lower portion of the grips does not taper as much so the grip is larger for your lower hand.
I decided that I should just try it on one club first to see what it felt like before investing in a whole set of new grips. These grips are not cheap- about $10 and change per grip so a whole set for your clubs is not a insignificant investment.
It is still early spring here in Minnesota, aka there is still snow around and the grass is not yet growing. Regardless I took my newly gripped club, my Adams V3 19 degree hybrid, to the Braemar Golf Dome to try it out.
The result?
Unbelievable!
I felt like the contact with ball was so much more powerful. Golf Pride claims the benefit of the MMC Plus 4 is that by not tapering the club as much your lower hand is able to grip lighter and thus you are able to swing faster. I don't know if that is the case but I have to say I loved it!
Aside from the larger diameter this grip also has a redesigned pattern on the lower rubber portion of this hybrid club. I usually play the regular MMCs and this new design feels a lot grippier.
With this trial being so successful I decided to stop on my way home and get enough grips to do my woods.
The MMC Plus 4 is a new take on the great Multi Material Compound (MMC) grips. With the Plus 4 the lower portion of the grips does not taper as much so the grip is larger for your lower hand.
I decided that I should just try it on one club first to see what it felt like before investing in a whole set of new grips. These grips are not cheap- about $10 and change per grip so a whole set for your clubs is not a insignificant investment.
It is still early spring here in Minnesota, aka there is still snow around and the grass is not yet growing. Regardless I took my newly gripped club, my Adams V3 19 degree hybrid, to the Braemar Golf Dome to try it out.
The result?
Unbelievable!
I felt like the contact with ball was so much more powerful. Golf Pride claims the benefit of the MMC Plus 4 is that by not tapering the club as much your lower hand is able to grip lighter and thus you are able to swing faster. I don't know if that is the case but I have to say I loved it!
Aside from the larger diameter this grip also has a redesigned pattern on the lower rubber portion of this hybrid club. I usually play the regular MMCs and this new design feels a lot grippier.
With this trial being so successful I decided to stop on my way home and get enough grips to do my woods.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
A new toy for the 2016 golf season - Game Golf Live
It is supposed to snow today but I can still think about golf this year. For my birthday I picked myself up a Game Golf Live unit.
For those who don't know, Game Golf is comprised of a GPS device that clips to your belt that then pairs with RFID enabled tags that screw into the end of your grips. The tags are unique so to define which club you are playing you tap the GPS device, it tags which club you are hitting and from where. Then when you go to your next shot you tag the next club you are using and continue. It then calculates the differences between shots to determine how far you hit the previous club and where you hit it.
The device pairs with a cloud database to store your data and allow for some really great diagnostics of your game in general, down to specific courses.
Game Golf has 2 devices, the Game Golf Live unit and the original Game Golf. The difference is the Live version interacts with your phone while you play and can offer distance info and real time club history. The original version has no phone interaction. Games must be completed and then uploaded to the cloud before you can review.
I am really looking forward to starting to use this and gathering some real world data on my game!
I will take some video using it and my impressions at some point this year.
Check out their website by clicking the image below.
For those who don't know, Game Golf is comprised of a GPS device that clips to your belt that then pairs with RFID enabled tags that screw into the end of your grips. The tags are unique so to define which club you are playing you tap the GPS device, it tags which club you are hitting and from where. Then when you go to your next shot you tag the next club you are using and continue. It then calculates the differences between shots to determine how far you hit the previous club and where you hit it.
The device pairs with a cloud database to store your data and allow for some really great diagnostics of your game in general, down to specific courses.
Game Golf has 2 devices, the Game Golf Live unit and the original Game Golf. The difference is the Live version interacts with your phone while you play and can offer distance info and real time club history. The original version has no phone interaction. Games must be completed and then uploaded to the cloud before you can review.
I am really looking forward to starting to use this and gathering some real world data on my game!
I will take some video using it and my impressions at some point this year.
Check out their website by clicking the image below.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Big pimp'in
How sick is this wedge being played by Robert Garrigus at the 2016 CarrerBuilder Challenge?
Full story on GolfWRX
Sunday, January 17, 2016
More new gear this off season
In addition to the great Seamus hybrid cover I got from my sister for Christmas, I also have picked up a few other goodies.
First up is a new pair of Footjoy M Project spiked shoes. These were on clearance at TGW and I couldn't pass them up. I have admired the appearance of these since they came out. My wife has a pair and so I figured the price was right and got these.
At the same time I got the M Projects I also got a good deal on a Zero Restriction wind jacket. I have never had any ZR gear but it was 70% of so I decided to try this out as well. The jacket seems very nice, a high quality pull-over, though it is not exactly a heavy duty jacket. It is a pretty thin fleece/poly material.
But my biggest deal was a new GoreTex jacket from Sunice. I got this on Proozy for under $100. I have been thinking of getting a new rain jacket, as the Snake Eyes one I have has no breathability and every time I wear it I feel like a wrestler wearing a foil track suit trying to loose weight. Normally this jacket is north of $300. I was surprise how lightweight and comfortable this jacket is. The material is very soft to the touch and there is no restriction in movement.
Now I just need to wait for this snow to melt!
First up is a new pair of Footjoy M Project spiked shoes. These were on clearance at TGW and I couldn't pass them up. I have admired the appearance of these since they came out. My wife has a pair and so I figured the price was right and got these.
At the same time I got the M Projects I also got a good deal on a Zero Restriction wind jacket. I have never had any ZR gear but it was 70% of so I decided to try this out as well. The jacket seems very nice, a high quality pull-over, though it is not exactly a heavy duty jacket. It is a pretty thin fleece/poly material.
But my biggest deal was a new GoreTex jacket from Sunice. I got this on Proozy for under $100. I have been thinking of getting a new rain jacket, as the Snake Eyes one I have has no breathability and every time I wear it I feel like a wrestler wearing a foil track suit trying to loose weight. Normally this jacket is north of $300. I was surprise how lightweight and comfortable this jacket is. The material is very soft to the touch and there is no restriction in movement.
Now I just need to wait for this snow to melt!
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Christmas Gift From my Sis
Opening up the gifts under the tree this year offered a giant surprise courtesy of my awesome sister. Unwrapping one gift I was presented by a hounds tooth box. Upon seeing the side panel I was really pumped!
Opening up the box I found a beautiful Brodie Modern hybrid cover that I have been talking about for a while.
The cover came packaged tied with a corded tag made out of really nicely done carved and laser engraved wood.
I am really, really impressed by the quality of this cover. The tartan pattern is stupendous and the attention to detail is just top notch. Mine even came with a personalized leather tag!
Proudly made in Oregon!
The interior is a nice soft fleece. The yellow interior matches perfect with the yellow accents in the tartan.
How cool does that look nestled all snug in the bag!
Winter can't end soon enough...
This is my first cover from Seamus. I would not hesitate to tell anyone, that if you are in the market for some really cool, high quality covers, check out Seamus Golf, you wont be disappointed.
Opening up the box I found a beautiful Brodie Modern hybrid cover that I have been talking about for a while.
The cover came packaged tied with a corded tag made out of really nicely done carved and laser engraved wood.
I am really, really impressed by the quality of this cover. The tartan pattern is stupendous and the attention to detail is just top notch. Mine even came with a personalized leather tag!
Proudly made in Oregon!
The interior is a nice soft fleece. The yellow interior matches perfect with the yellow accents in the tartan.
How cool does that look nestled all snug in the bag!
Winter can't end soon enough...
This is my first cover from Seamus. I would not hesitate to tell anyone, that if you are in the market for some really cool, high quality covers, check out Seamus Golf, you wont be disappointed.
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