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Tips with equipments

• alexmentz 2 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 5:26 AM

  Hi guys! I need some help with my equipment, for those who have some time and like to help some fellow newbies. I'm thinking about credits recharge again, but what i really need help is: Do i need anything else that will really improve my game? I know that i need better balls, i'll buy some Nike RZN L40+, they seem pretty good, But i feel like my clubs are doing a good job, i think that i have good drivers, a good iron set, and a good putter, maybe some good wedges will make my approach better? Or maybe i'm completely wrong and i have a bag of garbage. So, if you guys can help me... Thanks! 

• Wheels65 744 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 11:53 AM

  Alex, I've been here for a while but am not one of the top players. From reading the forums, I have a head full of information and only lack the ability to execute to achieve lower scores. Looking at your stats, it looks like you've been away for a while. Just a reminder, this is entertainment ONLY, you cannot make a living here but you sure can dump a pot-load of money for gear! Yes, your gear could be improved and only you can decide how much you want to spend.

  Without regard to cost, here are a few considerations:

  1). Ball - pick one and stick with it! When you "map" your clubs, the data that you collect depends upon 3 factors: the club, the ball & the "ding". Why waste money mapping clubs with 600 credit balls if you aren't going to play with them on a daily basis? Some of the best players here recommend the Callaway L33 until you want to spend a paycheck or upper level balls. The Cally 33 is pretty darned consistent and only costs 250 credits.

  2.) Meter speed - you already know that the "ding" is gold. If all of your clubs have the same meter speed, (theoretically) it should be easier to hit the "ding" consistently. The possible exception here is the putter as it is rare to use a full (100%) swing in the green.

  3.) Drive for show ------ Yes, it's nice to put the ball WAY down the fairway - but your "short game" is the source of low scores. Irons and wedges should have consistent 'distance' spreads between clubs.

      a). The Cleveland wedges (64, 60 and 56 degree clubs) publish distances of 60, 75 and 90 yards and they are pretty darned close to what you'll see them play. They have a meter speed of 3.5 - more on this later.

      b). The L32 TaylorMade R11 irons will serve you well until you reach over level 60 (where the MUCH better irons live). The R-11's have a meter speed of 3.5.

  4.) Your 3 Wood is OK for quite a while - it is rated at 227 yards and you will not be eligible for woods with much more distance for quite a while. Meter speed is 3.5.

  5.) I would recommend that you hold onto your current driver until Level 48 when you can buy the TaylorMade R1. Yes, it has the same 3.5 meter, but its rated distance, forgiveness, precision are all good enough to take you up many levels.

  Others may recommend other equipment, and that's fine with me, but the truth of the matter is that practice and playing experience will make the biggest difference in your game.

  Good luck!

• JimbeauC 5,835 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 12:09 PM

  G10 ???

  Good clubs. They should serve you well for quite some time. 

  Yeah. Agreed. The most glaring need is to upgrade those wedges. 

  Also agreed. Look carefully at meter speed. Try to match your irons, which I have no real recollection of the meter speed. If I remember correctly, they were pretty slow. 

• YankeeJim 25,827 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 12:46 PM

  Wheels65:

  Good luck!

  Most excellent post. Well laid out.  :-)

• alexmentz 2 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 1:59 PM

  Wheels, i have no words to describe your answer. I will stick to my Driver and Iron set for a while, but now i'll buy for sure the callys and the cleveland wedges, just one question: The cleveland wedges are the CG16 or the RTX2.0? Theres a big difference in the price, and i plan on 5000 credits only.
  
  Thanks for the others answers aswell, guys. 

• K7JBQ 1,469 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 4:19 PM

  Completely agree, and second the choice of the R1 at level 48. It's a game changer!

• TorstenKammerer 48 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 5:59 PM

  Agree you got good clubs that should serve you well for now.

  My absolute favored was a Taylormade R11's Driver, to bad it is not available any more.

  Was a Fairway magnet with high forgiveness, still got it in my inventory.

  Had to trade it in when i was moved back on the Tee's, and life was never the same anymore, lol.

  My thought is to just be patient and level up some more, then look and see what's available, read some review's and Forum articles.

  Don't be fooled by a small increase in attributes, a .5 more in Precision or forgiveness means nothing, but can cost a bundle.

  Make sure the upgrade will last to reach your goals.

  The callaway l33 Ball is a good ball for a legend Player with equivalent Clubs, at a good price.

  Otherwise its like driving a Ferrary with a Pinto engine

  Lower level Clubs can not take the full advantage of higher end balls.

  So lower your cost by playing a ball that is a good match with your clubs.

• alosso 21,088 Posts

  Tue, Apr 12 2016 11:41 PM

  alexmentz:

  i'll buy for sure the callys and the cleveland wedges, just one question: The cleveland wedges are the CG16 or the RTX2.0?

  You're too quick boy!

  Now you bought the L8 CG16s for 495 cr each while the ATV at L39 are available to you for the same price :( Add the 588 (L27) for 995 cr - expensive for lower quality. These will be better than the crappy Starters but quality comes with the level in this case.

  Get used to the punch shot!

  You now have wedges of 60 - 70 - 90 yds while the ATVs are more evenly spaced, 50 - 77 - 100 yds. The top wedges are the Cleves at L76-80 or the ATV at L86-89, necessary later for a top short game.

  Concerning balls you have to know that good balls only show their best with good clubs. I love the L33 Callies, but with these clubs (or if you're on a budget) you might consider the Tour-SD or the Srixons. Faster meters but IMHO a good fit to you as a high average TP.

• dorkfeatures 712 Posts

  Wed, Apr 13 2016 4:45 AM

  Hi Alex,

  As regards your wedges - I have the 64RTX2, and I love it !! Has heaps of back spin - if you want it. But - like all clubs just get out there and practice. Once you've got the range with that wedge, you'll find you're peppering the pin a lot more regularly.

  Cheers

  Doug

• Wheels65 744 Posts

  Wed, Apr 13 2016 3:13 PM

  Alex,

       Have been out all day. To answer your question, the CG16's were Cleveland's "last generation" clubs and the RTX 2.0 (588's) are the newer generation. I would recommend the newer ones and, as stated, they are spaced at at 60, 75 and 90 yards. The reason that I recommend these over the the TaylorMade or Pings hinges solely on the Wedge spacing. As you advance to higher levels, you can upgrade to the best Cleveland wedges - which have the same spacing!  Why confuse yourself with "odd" spacing?

  Alosso (Paul?) is correct in that the ATV's are cheaper as are the Srixon's & WGT balls.  Please remember that my recommendations 'are without regard to cost'.  With WGT, remember, there will ALWAYS be a 'hotter, pricier, newer' piece of gear as you advance. As I said before, pick 1 ball (and, I will add), 1 set of Irons,  and 1 set of wedges - then play on.

  Yeah, I'll probably jump on that new Whatchacallit driver that offers 500 yd distance, 6.0 precision, 10.0 forgiveness, 10.0 spin for only 20000 credits!

  So, judge my advise accordingly -------