SilverUberXeno
El Tigre Blanco
- Jul 26, 2005
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Not a lot has changed since last time, but they're just so good looking...
DRIVER-
Wishon 525 GRT : 9.5* : VS Proto 70-S
This club has saved me from more ho's than I can remember, honestly. The face is virtually FLAT from sole to crown- it does not have the roll that causes inconsistency in launch angle that virtually EVERY other driver has. To me, this is the only unique design in drivers. I've been tempted by FT-i's, but knowing this club will produce a more consistent launch angle than anything else out there, I can't justify buying drivers anymore. Oh yeah, and it works pretty well. (Just not for me!) I have another one of these as well that's collecting dust, if anyone's interested.
FAIRWAY WOOD-
Wishon 515 GRT : 15* : VS Proto 85-S
I really suck at hitting 3-woods for the most part. Whatever club occupies this spot almost NEVER gets used. However, I've had some moderate success with this club. ALMOST to the point of being reliable! The trajectory is GREAT. Feel is GREAT. Clubhead is small enough, and fairly shallow to make it useful off the fairway. But, again, I can't imagine not hitting my 18.5* hybrid instead of this. It's a confidence thing. Still have the GEEK DCT 15* which I simply haven't hit in a while. This is the only spot in my bag that isn't reasonably solid.
HYBRIDS-
Nickent 4DX : T. Issue 18.5*, 23* : VS Proto 80-S Hybrid
Best hybrids I've ever hit. I have the T.I. 18.5 with a different shaft in it as well and the results are similar. These are titanium hybrids, which may account for the distance and feel. They are just rocket launchers. Off the tee, I've had 230+ MANY times with the 18.5, longest at 250 with a draw. The 23* launches high but doesn't balloon. I cut these down to normal iron lengths which seemed to assist in them sitting very flat on the ground, as opposed to toe up. LOVE these clubs. ALWAYS out for buying more of the same. Let me reiterate- I LOVE these.
IRONS:
Nakashima NP-1 : 5-PW : Project X 6.5
In retrospect these shafts might be too stiff, but I wouldn't know. I played the same shafts in the blades I was hitting prior to these and they were EXCELLENT. I actually HAVEN'T struck the ball as well with these, but it's really coming around lately. Gorgeous to look at. Excellent feel. Very consistent, controllable ball-flight. As workable as I'd ever need. I ALMOST like hitting fades, now. Almost. I have these bent QUITE flat too. At LEAST 3*.
WEDGES:
Taylormade Z-TP : 51*, 55*, 60* : Project X 6.5
Mmmmm MMM. Even if they didn't work that well I don't think I'd replace them. These are the best looking wedges I've ever seen. Turns out that they DO work, too! 52 and 56 are bent 1* strong for my own mental harmony in setup (47, 51, 55, 60). I never use my PW as anything but a 10-iron, so these ARE my "approach" clubs if I'm within 120 yards. I've been working on different shots- from 100 I can blast the SW or hit a lower show with the GW, from 75 I can hit a smooth, full 60 or an abbreviated 56. I really do use all of these, and they perform.
PUTTER:
Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball
Results. Results, results, results, people. I think it's cute, but having a "cute" putter next to those wedges makes me feel like Jeff. But I've never made so many putts. I still use my arching putter stroke and it's better than fine. I LOVE the soft feel. It's almost as if I have a bit more room on the backswing because the face of this putter is so soft. This has improved my putting within 6 feet by 100% at least, honestly. Not to say this is a magic stick, but I really wasn't making anything before.
So, gents, I will probably play this driver until I'm dead. 3W is sort of inconsequential to my game- might want to try something in titanium (though I never could get along with the TEE). The Nickent 4DX 3w is definitely on the radar. Hybrids are rock solid. Irons are good enough. Wedges are fantastic. Putter is everything I could want.
Ho-ing is virtually done for me. Where do I turn in my badge?
DRIVER-
Wishon 525 GRT : 9.5* : VS Proto 70-S
This club has saved me from more ho's than I can remember, honestly. The face is virtually FLAT from sole to crown- it does not have the roll that causes inconsistency in launch angle that virtually EVERY other driver has. To me, this is the only unique design in drivers. I've been tempted by FT-i's, but knowing this club will produce a more consistent launch angle than anything else out there, I can't justify buying drivers anymore. Oh yeah, and it works pretty well. (Just not for me!) I have another one of these as well that's collecting dust, if anyone's interested.
FAIRWAY WOOD-
Wishon 515 GRT : 15* : VS Proto 85-S
I really suck at hitting 3-woods for the most part. Whatever club occupies this spot almost NEVER gets used. However, I've had some moderate success with this club. ALMOST to the point of being reliable! The trajectory is GREAT. Feel is GREAT. Clubhead is small enough, and fairly shallow to make it useful off the fairway. But, again, I can't imagine not hitting my 18.5* hybrid instead of this. It's a confidence thing. Still have the GEEK DCT 15* which I simply haven't hit in a while. This is the only spot in my bag that isn't reasonably solid.
HYBRIDS-
Nickent 4DX : T. Issue 18.5*, 23* : VS Proto 80-S Hybrid
Best hybrids I've ever hit. I have the T.I. 18.5 with a different shaft in it as well and the results are similar. These are titanium hybrids, which may account for the distance and feel. They are just rocket launchers. Off the tee, I've had 230+ MANY times with the 18.5, longest at 250 with a draw. The 23* launches high but doesn't balloon. I cut these down to normal iron lengths which seemed to assist in them sitting very flat on the ground, as opposed to toe up. LOVE these clubs. ALWAYS out for buying more of the same. Let me reiterate- I LOVE these.
IRONS:
Nakashima NP-1 : 5-PW : Project X 6.5
In retrospect these shafts might be too stiff, but I wouldn't know. I played the same shafts in the blades I was hitting prior to these and they were EXCELLENT. I actually HAVEN'T struck the ball as well with these, but it's really coming around lately. Gorgeous to look at. Excellent feel. Very consistent, controllable ball-flight. As workable as I'd ever need. I ALMOST like hitting fades, now. Almost. I have these bent QUITE flat too. At LEAST 3*.
WEDGES:
Taylormade Z-TP : 51*, 55*, 60* : Project X 6.5
Mmmmm MMM. Even if they didn't work that well I don't think I'd replace them. These are the best looking wedges I've ever seen. Turns out that they DO work, too! 52 and 56 are bent 1* strong for my own mental harmony in setup (47, 51, 55, 60). I never use my PW as anything but a 10-iron, so these ARE my "approach" clubs if I'm within 120 yards. I've been working on different shots- from 100 I can blast the SW or hit a lower show with the GW, from 75 I can hit a smooth, full 60 or an abbreviated 56. I really do use all of these, and they perform.
PUTTER:
Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball
Results. Results, results, results, people. I think it's cute, but having a "cute" putter next to those wedges makes me feel like Jeff. But I've never made so many putts. I still use my arching putter stroke and it's better than fine. I LOVE the soft feel. It's almost as if I have a bit more room on the backswing because the face of this putter is so soft. This has improved my putting within 6 feet by 100% at least, honestly. Not to say this is a magic stick, but I really wasn't making anything before.
So, gents, I will probably play this driver until I'm dead. 3W is sort of inconsequential to my game- might want to try something in titanium (though I never could get along with the TEE). The Nickent 4DX 3w is definitely on the radar. Hybrids are rock solid. Irons are good enough. Wedges are fantastic. Putter is everything I could want.
Ho-ing is virtually done for me. Where do I turn in my badge?