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I know that all the member approved equipment has a link on the site. But do we have a thread for all the equipment that we test. I know that I'm not the only one that tested the chipping stix. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that didn't like them. But nobody really sees the bad stuff just because there isn't a place for us to say how we really feel. Sure its great to see all the good stuff we test, but I want to hear about the crappy stuff too, jut so I don't try it if it makes it to th market anyway.
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True, so far I have only tested a few sleves of balls and I didn't have any really bad things to say about them. It would be interesting to hear "don't buy" reasons for some of the items & this is a good topic to put them in so let's hear it ...
"Froggie" Brown ----- Life Member Since October 2006 -----
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you can add remarks if you look at the equipment reviewed section, but theres not a lot on there. By the way, what are chipping stix?
The only sure way to find a ball sliced into the woods is to hit a provisional straight down the fairway.
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Not Sure, maybe Dominic can give us more info on them. I have seen them mentioned in an earlier post. Does anyone know if there is a link to their site ?
"Froggie" Brown ----- Life Member Since October 2006 -----
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I'm not sure exactly what they're called. Sorry. Basically it's a plastic stick that you insert into the end of your wedge to keep your hands pressed forward during your chipping stroke. If you feel the stick hit your wrist or forearm, then you "broke" your wrists. I guess it's supposed to keep you from trying to scoop the ball. I didn't like it and wouldn't recommed it. YOu could achieve the same thing with a wire hanger bent straight. If I can find the paper lying around, I'll inform everyone what it's named and possibly the link if it has one.
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I have tested several items and there are a few things that I liked and didn't like.
1. Golfer's foot print: Basically a hard plastic board with swing paths (fade/draw). I didn't like it for me, but I can see the value for a beginner or someone that is trying to work the ball. (don't like hitting off plastic let alone mats.
2. Nike Ignite 460: Great club, was in my bag for a while then, put a new shaft in it and just crushed it. I got the Cobra Pro S and it didn't out-drive my Nike, but was soo much more forgiving that it knocked it out of the bag.
3. Bubble level: Helps read greens during practice, didn't like it. felt like it was well made, but not my cup of tea. I guess good for the beginner or those that have trouble seeing the breaks.
4. B330: Already using these and obviously I like them.
going to give those grips a try... so we'll see on that.
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Ken,
Since that Ignite is taking up so much room in your bag, just send it to me. I'm sure I've got room in my extra bag that I keep for my old clubs to put my current driver into it.
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Dominic wrote:Ken,
Since that Ignite is taking up so much room in your bag, just send it to me. I'm sure I've got room in my extra bag that I keep for my old clubs to put my current driver into it.
Sorry bro, you a little too late with the request. It's in my bro-in-law's bag! :p
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Okay, Let's be honest. Did anyone really like the Brush Tee? I have some from the demo, but I never use them...
MARTY
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Actually, I kind of like them. It makes it easy to get it at the same height every time and the ball sits on it nicely, but they do wear out quickly at the range. Plus it helps my 2 year old get it on the tee without me having to put it on every time.
The only sure way to find a ball sliced into the woods is to hit a provisional straight down the fairway.
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Marty, I use them I love them...someone gave me one a while back and I liked it so I bought some, I use the oversize for normal driving and the biga$$ yellow one when I want to try to hit the ball high. For the couple of holes I need the three wood I have the light blue ones but I gotta trim them as my 3 wood/metal/whatever has a small head. I like the fact that you can maintain the same hight, one less thing for a hacker to worry about now just worry that the beverage cart girl shows up!!
Keep it in the short grass!
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Keaau, Hawaii
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I sorta dig the Brush T. Same reason, contistant ball height. But they do tend to wear out. But I'd say they are worth the money. Now where's that cart girl at again?
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When I started using the brush tees I was using a driver that was only 360cc. I liked them a lot. When I switched to a 460cc driver they were too short. I bought an economy bag of long wooden tees before I found out they had made a longer brush tee. The Scot in me wouldn't let me waste all the wooden tees. My drive has developed into something that rarely even takes the tee out of the ground. It is going to be a long time before I need more tees.
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