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I was a staunch Pro V1 user until last year. I had a crack for a while with some Bridgestones and Z stars. Hated them both.<br />
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I have gone back to the new pro v1x and love them. I cant see myself playing another ball. Get them on the cheap at Rebel sports when they have a 25% off sale. -
Have just got a new RBZ stage 2 'tour' driver (previous driver was a Cleveland Launcher). So far have had 3 rounds with it and I have definitely seen an increase in distance. At the weekend I even cleared a fairway bunker with a miss hit fade - I have never cleared this particular bunker. It was cold too so it is fair to say I cant wait for summer!<br />
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<p>Hows this for a variance between 9s.</p>
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<p>Couldn't control the driver if my life depended on it so played irons only for the last 8 holes.</p> -
<p>JK that looks like my cards all the time!</p>
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<p>My biggest swing was in a collegiate final at Akarana; 44-31!</p>
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<p>Looks like I've got a couple of shots still to go then mate.</p>
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<p>I'm usually a bit more consistent so hope its not a new habit. At least those swings are going the right way. Its when it starts good and then turns to shit that its a bit harder to handle.</p> -
<p>ha, I live in hope of being more consistent too ;)</p>
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<p>Even when I was almost good, I was wildly inconsistent!!</p> -
<p>I'm in the market for new gear, it's all very exciting.</p>
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<p>The vast majority of my clubs are still my first set of basic Maxflis i bought of ebay for about $350. I updated my driver (and got a free 3-wood in the deal) to a Nike VRS last year, to great effect. Now it appears i am in the market for what is called a "Game Improvement" iron. Being a leftie i am severely discriminated against, especially up here in Cairns. Golf World had one fucking set, and it's going to be tough to get anything up here. The best the guy could do was to get a few demos up and let me have a hit, but i can't even get enough to take them on a course.</p>
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<p>Anyway, based on a bit of research i am looking at:</p>
<p>Ping G25 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.ping.com/clubs/hybridsdetail.aspx?id=15153'>http://www.ping.com/clubs/hybridsdetail.aspx?id=15153</a></p>
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<p>Taylormade Rocketbladez <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://taylormadegolf.com/taylormade/rocketbladez-irons/DW-JN933.html'>http://taylormadegolf.com/taylormade/rocketbladez-irons/DW-JN933.html</a></p>
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<p>Callaway X Hot <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.callawaygolf.com/global/en-us/golf-equipment/golf-clubs/irons/x-hot-irons.html'>http://www.callawaygolf.com/global/en-us/golf-equipment/golf-clubs/irons/x-hot-irons.html</a></p>
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<p>Mizuno JPX 825 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://golf.mizunoeurope.com/irons/jpx825/'>http://golf.mizunoeurope.com/irons/jpx825/</a></p>
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<p>Anyway, i am going to have a hit with all of these when the shop gets some demos up. Any tips on what to look out/feel for? Is it best to stick with steel shafts? any advice would be greatly appreciated</p> -
<p>The Pings look unreal (very important, if you can't play, at least look the part) and get great reviews. Don't think i have ever swung a Ping club though. </p>
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<p>Never really used ping golf gear but dad still uses the old ping zings and loves them. His golf is fairly shithouse though!</p>
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<p>Would advise to go steel shafts as well, at least for the irons. Woods I prefer graphite.</p>
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<p>Tried the xhot and the rocketballs when I was looking for new irons and preferred the rockballz out of the 2. They were easy to hit but I couldnt shape them. Having said that, they were the rocketballz irons (which are game improvement irons so quite forgiving) and not rocketbladez which I think are aimed at the better golfer?</p> -
<p>need to do more than hit a few balls with them on the range, I always hit someone elses clubs (mates or Pro Shops) better than mine, but if you can, get out on the course with them too and dont rush the decision.</p>
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<p>While the old saying a bad craftsmen blames his tools, if you get it wrong at your level (nearly awesome I assume? ;)) it can have a big impact.</p> -
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<p>need to do more than hit a few balls with them on the range, I always hit someone elses clubs (mates or Pro Shops) better than mine, but if you can, get out on the course with them too and dont rush the decision.</p>
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<p>While the old saying a bad craftsmen blames his tools, if you get it wrong at your level (nearly awesome I assume? ;)) it can have a big impact.</p>
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<p>yep, nearly awesome is a good description (both nearly and awesome are vague enough to make it sound accurate)</p>
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<p>I won't rush it, it's a pretty significant outlay. </p>
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<p>JK i thought it was the other way around with the Taylormades? I am definitly not looking for those player irons. And shaping the ball is not on the radar either. I am looking to improve my 2nd shot, which is what is killing my score at the moment. And by improve, hitting it straighter is the main one. Sick of getting my length right and dropping it a couple of metres off the side of the green, for a fucking annoying length chip shot</p>
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<p>i think my mate has a set of Pings from last year i might have a crack with. </p> -
<p>Just had a look and I think you are right, the RocketBladez fit in to the game improvement irons category. The better player ones are RocketBladez Tour and the max game improvement ones are RocketBladez Max.</p>
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<p>I like the New TaylorMade replacement for the Penta. Good ball for $60/Doz.<br><br>
Rebel Sports now do good deals on ProV1's Just got to keep an eye out for them.</p>
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<p>jaysus haven't you heard of online shopping?!</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/newballs2.html'>http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/newballs2.html</a></p>
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<p>these guys do some farking awesome specials on balls (and other stuff)</p>
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<p>these are my fav balls (after prov1 but they're too farking much) they are mint</p>
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<p>actually this is a great deal</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.golfwarehouse.co.nz/golf-balls/optima-ts-golf-balls-4-pack-667.html'>http://www.golfwarehouse.co.nz/golf-balls/optima-ts-golf-balls-4-pack-667.html</a></p>
Nice. I used a mates driver for last four holes on Saturday and it was the longest and straightest I've hit in years. Far too much flex in my supposed Stiff Flex shaft.
