Why do I make the game so tough

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By mj

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  1. mj

    mj
    Coquitlam, BC

    During the past 6 weeks, I changed my set up…I was gaming combo set, PW -7 620 MB, 6-4 620 CB. For the winter, I changed the MB’s over to 620 CB. So playing 620 CB in bag. This is due to winter, and not playing as much and not being able to practice as much. To my surprise, the game is now less punishing. There was instances, where I was about 150 yards out…hitting over water...hit an 8 iron, although hit it a bit fat, it still carried the water onto green. Was surprised a bit. I thought if I was hitting MB…would have went splash for sure. I been Titleist man since day one, originally started off with 962, then to AP2 712…to AP2 716….to 718 MB…..to Combo set of 620. Both injuries and age (63)…losing bit of club head speed….but always enjoyed the feel of blades. It would seem, the way results I been seeing, I likely will keep the set up of 620 CB in the bag (PW - 4)…. The game is hard enough as it is….why do I want to make it tougher….

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  2. Brock L

    Brock L
    Fort Myers, FL

    There's a reason why nearly every Titleist staffer plays T100 or T150. MB's are nearly obsolete for that very reason. T100 provides the performance of a blade with the forgiveness that makes everyone better.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    At 78, young fellow, with bad back and hips, and of course aging, distance does go away. Really lost a lot over the past four years. Stop chasing the ever elusive game I use to have. 150 is now a six iron for me. Handicap up ten strokes and just decoded to leave my ego in the garage every day when I go to the course. Do my exercises at home, take a few practice swings with my orange whip at the range, hit a few balls and putt, hoping to have a fun day under four hours with my fellow seniors. My goal at this stage is to stay away from those demon triple bogies. I love the Titleist T350s R300 very forgiving (all Titleist irons are now forged) and finally this month admitted that it is easier to hit a regular shaft in my driver/fairway/hybrid. The mental part is the hardest to adjust to. The physical issues you learn to live with, with a bit of exercise and Ibeprofin 800mg. Surgery is not an option for the back issues. Has helped me a some, my bipolar game not so much on a consistent basis. Hakuna matata.
  4. Richard P

    Richard P
    Lorraine, QC

    MJ, I understand what you are saying and agree a lot with it.
    Almost all my life I was playing with blades. It has less forgiveness but a lot more feel.
    Getting older, swing speed decreased and it is not always a good match with blades.
    I am also playing with 2 sets, one is cavity back and the other are blades.
    For me, I like hitting blades 8i to PW. I found almost same result as cavity back.

    But longer irons are another story. I preferred cavity due to additional forgiveness.
    I sent my 3 iron on vacation few years ago, the year after was the 4 iron.
    I am not sure if I will retired my 5 irons also.
    I just bought a launch monitor to understand what exactly are useful in my bag.

    So the idea of a mixed back, I found it excellent.
  5. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    ….ego…
    The T series 150/200 irons won’t feel the same but at some point the forgiveness will benefit your game. Like there aren’t many 60+ still using a 4 iron.
    You may not be there yet, but there will be a time.

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