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K15 or Rapture V2?

• RadioactiveRebel 36 Posts

  Tue, Jul 23 2013 10:52 PM

  I've been holding out until level 48 to buy the V2s and will have more than enough credits when I get there (lvl 39 now). But I can buy the K15s now and not seeing a lot of difference between them.

  The K15s have 1/2 dot more forgivness and the V2s 1/2 dot more precision. Not sure which of these is more important. Both have the same swing speed as my starters. The V2s have 5 yrds more distance, which is why I'm leaning towards them. But not sure how important the 5 yrds will be if go up a tier or 2(currently Pro).

  To what level/tier would each of these last me and still work good, in other words, is that 5 yrds really worth the wait? Does more forgiveness mean I don't have to worry about hitting a ding as much or does more precision mean its more likely to go where I want if miss the ding?

  I've read that forgiveness affects distance and precision but it really didn't say in what way or if more or less was better. Thanks in advance for any help.

• lonnieskinner 1,677 Posts

  Wed, Jul 24 2013 1:19 PM

  Radio, if you can hold out the g 20's at lvl 58 are far superior to either set of the clubs you are considering. The r1 driver at lvl 48 will last you till legend and the rlls 3 wood is an excellent club also. The g 20 irons will also last until legend tier. Have fun.

• RadioactiveRebel 36 Posts

  Thu, Jul 25 2013 5:41 PM

  Thanks for the advice Lonnie. I guess I'm going with the V2s. Still 7 more levels to go and I already really need some new clubs so lvl 58 is just too far down the line. Plus I'm comfortable with the swing speed already of both the K15s and V2s, so it was really down to how important the extra 5 yrds would be down the line. I figure by time I really need new clubs down the line I'll have enough credits to upgrade again around level 80 and then maybe think about what to get.

• Jimbog1964 8,378 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 1:57 AM

  RadioactiveRebel:

  Thanks for the advice Lonnie. I guess I'm going with the V2s.

  Good luck with whatever you do, but lonnie is v right IMO!..L59 G20s are the FIRST high trajectory set, and still not whacko between the levels up to then.....

• lonnieskinner 1,677 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 4:44 AM

  Enjoy those v2's  radio. I think it was icon who used those even as far as legend tier. He might could help you with the perfromance of those clubs.

• BabyJessie 174 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 6:35 AM

  Dear Mr. Radio,

  You can get the level 31/32 R11s right now. The meter is a bit faster but you can compensate with balls with more "feel" which will give you a slower meter. The R11 irons have more spin than the K15s or the Raptures which will be VERY helpful getting closer on your approach shots.

  Pick out an accurate putter with meter increments that you like. There are several good ones including the Ghost Spyder I saw in you profile.. For my money, I like the MAX amateur and the Master Max putter is even a bit better.

  The level 38/39 ATV wedges are MUCH better than those you are currently using. Make sure you get the 64 degree 50 yard model. It is the most useful club in my bag.

  At level 48 you might want to upgrade the driver to the 275 yard R1.

  At level 58/59 I suggest upgrading the 3wood and the irons to the G20s. The level 48 R1 driver is better than the level 58 G20 driver.

  Until you reach level 47 I suggest the Callaway "S" ball at around level 33.  At level 47 the Nike "S" ball is great and will do until level 70 when you can get a slightly better Nike "S" ball.

  I hope this was helpful.

  Baby

  
  

• TracyMax 2,361 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 10:06 AM

  RadioactiveRebel:

  I've been holding out until level 48 to buy the V2s and will have more than enough credits when I get there (lvl 39 now). But I can buy the K15s now and not seeing a lot of difference between them.

  The K15s have 1/2 dot more forgivness and the V2s 1/2 dot more precision. Not sure which of these is more important. Both have the same swing speed as my starters. The V2s have 5 yrds more distance, which is why I'm leaning towards them. But not sure how important the 5 yrds will be if go up a tier or 2(currently Pro).

  To what level/tier would each of these last me and still work good, in other words, is that 5 yrds really worth the wait? Does more forgiveness mean I don't have to worry about hitting a ding as much or does more precision mean its more likely to go where I want if miss the ding?

  I've read that forgiveness affects distance and precision but it really didn't say in what way or if more or less was better. Thanks in advance for any help.

  depending on how much meter speed you are comfortable with wait until you can afford the G-20's or R-11's. to answer you question, I've used both sets ur looking at and I'd go with the V-2's.

• lonniescott711 4,207 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 6:34 PM

  At your level ,you dont need real expensive balls or clubs . You arent ready to play for credits , so play for fun .Keeping that in mind , you want to make your upgrades count , as much as possible . You really wont need a serious upgrade, until Master and Tour Master tier. So take your time , build your credits , and plan for the long haul . Beware of the sales reps, as they will have you buying the most expensive items in the pro shop . Play well and have fun . Happy Swinging :-)

• neilecramer 106 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 9:55 PM

  It was love at first swing with my K15s. My approach on #1 at Congressional was probably in the 150 yd range. The slow meter threw me off and I was wayyyyy ahead of the ding. Notta problem - ended up with an 8' birdie putt. That didn't impress me as much as my tee shot on #2. The pin was back left behind the bunker...as usual. I had been hitting hybrid on that hole and steering clear of the pin. I took dead aim with a 3 iron, missed the ding again and again, ended up with a short birdie putt. I was grinning from ear to ear after that. Apparently precision is a weakness with K15s and I've had a few "what the..." moments with shots coming up way short, but those moments are few and very far between.

  Really can't imagine getting another set until level 80+.

   

• g7777 124 Posts

  Fri, Jul 26 2013 10:47 PM

  RadioactiveRebel:

  The K15s have 1/2 dot more forgivness and the V2s 1/2 dot more precision. Not sure which of these is more important. Both have the same swing speed as my starters. The V2s have 5 yrds more distance, which is why I'm leaning towards them. But not sure how important the 5 yrds will be if go up a tier or 2(currently Pro).

  Hi Radioactive. I'm currently a master, and have before (a few months ago) been right where you are now, with the same decision to make.

  Re: K15 vs. Rapture: The K15 will fly longer on a slight mishit over the raptures. The raptures also fly shorter when backspin is used. The Raptures fly longer on full swing hits with no spin when "dinged." Either set will allow you to stop your approach shots with backspin on three conditions: 1) wind is low or coming at you, 2) a full swing is used [If you don't use the full meter for the swing, spin is greatly reduced, ie: a club rated for 120 yards must be swung for the entire 120 yards to get the spin ... a shot where you take a 120 yard club and reduce the hit to try for 110 yards loses some or all spin.], 3) a ball featuring 3 dots of spin capability is used.

  See the advice of others senior to me? They are trying to help you spend less over time. If you can "ding" your shots, you'll likely be better off waiting until you are allowed to get a long distance set, such as the G20.

  Note: the golf ball actually makes for better scores than the exact iron set you choose!

  On the other hand, if you do not "ding" your shots often, the K15 and Raptures are hard to beat. This is because they are forgiving, and slow enough that you will "ding" a bit more often. Precision: less precision means the ball tends to go about where aimed, and pays less attention to how struck. More precision means the ball goes where aimed, adjusted left or right according to how you hit the shot by the shot meter, and if "dinged," goes more exactly were aimed.

  Another note: I have played against many tour masters and legends who use K15 and Rapture (mostly Raptures) sets. However, the majority of them use the G20. I have no intention of ever changing iron sets, and have the K15. Using the K15 or Rapture sets on longer tees more or less requires you to have a nice hybrid 3W, to act as your longest iron. Using a hybrid 3W means you may only have two wedges.