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Advise please

• adderal 25 Posts

  Sat, Aug 24 2013 2:23 PM

  lonniescott711:

  CerinoDevoti:

  adderal:

  I am having trouble getting better ...It seems my current clubs are maxed out as far as what I can do ...I use T.M. 9.0 L48 ALDILA Driver rated 275 and level 70 nike balls best available (distance wise) but I cant seem to really drive but 275/310 depending on conditions . 349 is my longest drive with a lower level driver.
  My Irons ping g20 l59 , t.m. 3wood r11s level 43 and ping wedges .

  I guess my question is as I see it its not worth upgrading until around level 80ish  I don't see the value so am I just going to have to play and play and play some more ? I understand my skill is still an issue but  clubs have lost serious distance since moving to master. I do not see any irons,drivers , or wedges that look like they would be much better until much higher level. Maybe switch brands I do well with fast swing meter . 
  Advise Please !!!  
  Thanks , Sean  

   

  Playing from the Master tees you certainly haven't maxed out your clubs. Up thread there's some good advice about ditching your hybrid and getting a 3rd wedge. Frankly with the equipment you have and some meaningful practice, you could be playing much better.

  We see this often, if you enslave yourself to the equipment, you'll never get better. It's about using what you have to it's fullest.

  +1 , you may want to try a lower level ball . I once read that your ball level, should not be higher than your club level . So this may be the problem . Your game is really just getting started , so dont give up . You will have plenty of time to quit , after you reach  Legend . Good Luck , and  Happy Swinging :-)

   

  Thanks, Your right about the equipment !  

• adderal 25 Posts

  Sat, Aug 24 2013 2:25 PM

  courteneyfish:

  At your level 3 wedges are a must and make sure they are evenly spaced. When you are used to these it's important to get used to all of the wedge options, especially the flop and punch, personally I never pitch and hardly ever chip but we all do things differently. You can flop right down to about 6 yards and the main advantage of that is to get the ball to stop almost dead where it lands. I hope that helps.

  Thanks as I only use pitch or chip and really go to a full shot because not comfortable with chip/pitch although I have become better with chip/pitch I have never tried to flop/punch.
  gotta go practise that ....thx  

• adderal 25 Posts

  Sat, Aug 24 2013 2:48 PM

  frogdog311:

  I took a quick look at your stats and i see 2 areas that could use some improvement. Your sand saves and scrambling are in the 20;s % range. I would recommend getting the Cleveland wedges as your level moves up to the 70's. And i would add a 3 wedge and dump the hybrid once you've got the new  wedges.

  If you've got credits to burn then get the g-20 3w. Otherwise i'd wait until you can get the upper level g-20 d and 3w. You'll probably want to get either the lvl 79 Bladze or lvl 82 g-20's. I had the Bladze and really liked them. The upper level woods are  definitely  a step up from the lower levels.

  Next is your 3 putt % is killing you.  I would suggest working on your distance control. If you have the right speed...the line will follow and putts will start to drop.  and you'll be closer for your 2nd putt. 

  I got a tip from a TL a few weeks back that has helped  tremendously. This is for tourney greens. I'm not sure about other speeds.  On up hill putts i take the number of inches up and multiple that x .79 (79%) and add that to the distance. And on downhill putts, take the number of inches down x 1.31 (131%) and subtract that from the distance.

  I had always used the 1 inch equals 1 foot. 

  Lastly i would suggest joining an active  country  club and play some alt matches with higher level players. You'll get a better sense of how to manage the course and ask questions and learn as you go.

   

  Good Luck!!

  John

  Thanks, I have also always used 1inch =1foot and it worked or so it seemed for sometime but  lately putting has been rough will try the new math . Funny you said that about c.c. as this all started when I played alt. shot  with 3 other players and was amazed at how much better they were doing with " subpar " equipment . I will be looking for a new c.c. I have never played real golf so its all greek to me but I like this game and would like to become better ....thx again   

• courteneyfish 15,796 Posts

  Sat, Aug 24 2013 10:39 PM

  Good advice there from Frogdog although I prefer the ADT wedges to the Callaways. By getting those wedge shots closer you take pressure off your putting. Some people on here have scramble stats of 80% plus so you can see what improvements can be made. I've left some flop advice on your wall, hope it helps.

• alosso 21,066 Posts

  Sun, Aug 25 2013 12:18 AM

  adderal:

  you may want to try a lower level ball . I once read that your ball level, should not be higher than your club level . So this may be the problem .

  *takes a bow*

  Nice to see my proposals repeated :)

  Alas, it's not a performance question (if not the slooow meter) but a pesonal economic rule of thumb. IMHO it's not justified to use/waste a premium ball while playing basic clubs which will wake only part of their premium qualities and don't allow for a premium game regardless.

  Now, spread the news!