What sticks are in your Bag?

by david horne on October 15, 2008

Often, I get asked what is in my bag. I just started playing golf again after a seven year sabbatical, so cut me some slack. Golf equipment has come a long way in such a short time. Last time I was outfitted with a new set, golfers thought wearing braided belts was cool and people still downloaded songs from Napster. For the newest equipment, check out what the guys and girls on tour are playing: What’s in the bag

I have not updated my sticks yet, but here is the breakdown:

Driver:   Ping G5 8.5°, Aldila NV-85 stiff (Loaner from my coach. best driver I’ve ever hit)

3wood:  Orlimar Hip-steel 14°, Fujikura Vista Pro 90 stiff

2hybrid: Ping Rature 18°, Aldila VS-80 stiff

3hybrid: Adams 20°, Aldila VS-80 stiff

4-PW: Titleist DCI 962 (.5° flat)

SW: Cleveland 485RTG 56°

LW: Ping Tour 60°

Putter: Taylor Made Rosa Monza 41″ Center Mid (OR) Honma Sinker FE8032 34″

I ‘d like to know, what’s in your bag?

  • http://www.iowalawyers.blogspot.com Chris James

    I like your blog, but mostly it makes me envious of you living in NC. There’s not much golf living in Downtown Chicago in late fall. Sigh….

    On another note – I have yet to convert to hybrids. I suppose I linger onto the notion that they are “senior clubs”. But after testing them and seeing almost every pro on tour using them, I suppose I must switch. What do you feel that they add and what should they replace?

  • http://www.iowalawyers.blogspot.com Chris James

    I like your blog, but mostly it makes me envious of you living in NC. There’s not much golf living in Downtown Chicago in late fall. Sigh….

    On another note – I have yet to convert to hybrids. I suppose I linger onto the notion that they are “senior clubs”. But after testing them and seeing almost every pro on tour using them, I suppose I must switch. What do you feel that they add and what should they replace?

  • fromthefringe

    I am sorry Chris, but I make no apolgies for being in the Carolinas. Next time you are in town maybe we can tee it up. Thanks for reading, I appreciate your comments.

    Hybrids are becoming more and more versatile. I belive the greatest value they add for most people is helping players hit long irons higher,softer, and with more forgiveness. Hybrids typically have a lower center-of-gravity which causes this.

    For me, I always had trouble holding the green hitting 2 or 3 iron (especially if the greens are elevated.). Using hybrids my ballflight is higher and lands softer onto greens.

    The issues I faced with picking the right ones were weight and offset. I found a lot of them were too light compared to the other irons in my bag. I also did not want a lot of offset.

    Each club maker has there own standards for lofts and lengths. I use 18 and 20 degrees for my two and three iron. I would consider a 22 degree 4 iron if I needed it. Some folks aopt for a 19 and 21 degree and add a little length, therefore you can get teh same distance (length) but have a little higher trajectory (loft).

    Chris, the next few times you play, keep up with how many long irons you are hitting from 4 iron up. Are you hitting them off the tee on par 3′s? Or into the green on par 4′s? Lay up and second shots on par 5′s? If any of these clubs give you trouble holding greens, releasing too far, or are just hard to hit solid, then i would consider hybrids. They have changed my game – it feels like cheating.

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