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Originally Posted by dave.  Lol at 'only the driver,hybrid and putter'.That will hardly be conclusive when you consider the 2 most important clubs are driver and putter.... So play a bullseye and a persimmon driver and then come back. |
The original post asks if "
Seve Ballesteros" would have won more if he'd bought equipment newer than 9 years old. This thread has nothing to do with comparing today's 460cc driver technology w/ persimmon drivers.
Regarding my driver and putter, I'm hitting the ball the same distance and hitting the same number of fairways w/ my 460cc Nike driver as I did with my old 180cc Orlimar driver and my average number of putts has remained unchanged since changing from my old Ping Anser blade to Taylor Made mallet (I suck with both). New technology hasn't made a difference.
I upgraded my 3-iron, driver and putter for the very purpose of seeing if it would have any effect on my score or stats. They didn't. In fact, I'm pretty sure I could maintain my index using "a bullseye and a persimmon driver".
But you're right, my test will never be conclusive
My point is simply that my improvement has come entirely from better course management, better concentration, and a better attitude... and practice. I'm just of the opinion that you can't "buy" a better game.