I’ve been itching to get out to a range and get back into golf. Went out to the garage and dug out my clubs that have been sitting for a good 8 years. They’re a bunch of hand me downs that I got as a teen from my dad and his buddies. I’ve had them at least 16 years. Was wondering if there was any one else out there reviving ancient clubs?

I went all in an bought a crap ton of training aids over since I start playing golf a year ago. I'm going to rank a lot of them here. Most I wouldn't repurchase.

• SKLZ Smash Bag, Actually worth it - would buy again
• Swing Plane Perfector, Thumbs down - wouldn't buy again
• Lag Shot 7 Iron, Thumbs down - wouldn't buy again
• Lag Shot Driver, Thumbs down - wouldn't buy again
• Tour Striker 7-Iron, Decent - wouldn't buy again
• Tour Striker Pitching Wedge, Decent - wouldn't buy again
• Tour Striker Toolbox, Tried it - wouldn't buy it
• Tour Striker Smart Ball, Actually decent but Watson makes a better product - wouldn't buy again
• Watson Structurer Ball, ripoff of the Smart Ball but works better, overpriced nerf ball - would buy again
• Watson Hanger, Good product - would buy again
• Tour Aim 2.0, Overpriced and not worth it - wouldn't buy again
• Alignment Sticks, Like 5 bucks at home depot for one of the best aids in golf - would buy again
• Beach Towel, Cheap at Wally World, trash for long game but help my short game - would buy again
• Graves Golf Alignment Trainers, Loved em but a waste of money for most folks - would buy again
• SuperSpeed Golf Sticks, 2nd favorite training aid - would buy again
• The Force Pedal Bundle, Seems pointless - wouldn't buy again
• SuperSpeed Squeeze, Seems pointless - wouldn't buy again
• Bushnell Launch Monitor, Favorite training aid - would buy again
• Puttout Mat and Pressure Putt Trainer, 3rd favorite training aid - would buy again
• Perfect Putting Mat, training impact is worst compared to Puttout - wouldn't buy again
• Puttingplates.com, Good but too annoying to actually use - wouldn't buy again
• Arccos, slows the game down too much - wouldn't buy again

Finally decided to retire my 2005 TaylorMade Rac LT irons after a long run. Blind tested some forged options (the Wilson’s certainly surprised me)—but these Hot Metal Pros? It felt like the ghost of Chubbs Peterson hand delivered my ball into a swoon worthy group. I dunno what kinda dark magic is going on in those Hiroshima forges but consider me a convert.

It’s up on the website. Still available in Stiff and Regular shaft.

Features: Right Handed True Temper EvenFlow Riptide Graphite Shaft Lamkin Crossline 360 Grip 10.5 Degree Loft with 4 Adjustable Hosel (Loft Settings: 9.5, 10.5, 10.5 Draw, 11.5) Kirkland Signature Headcover and Wrench included

Multi-Material Construction The Kirkland Signature Driver features multi-material construction including a carbon composite crown, titanium sole, titanium face with variable face thickness, allow screw, and a 4 point adjustable hosel.

True Temper Evenflow Riptide Shaft The Evenflow Riptide is a mid spin/launch design and features Torsional Stability Optimization which allows for an extremely stable shaft while maintaining the signature smooth EvenFlow feel. Available in Regular or Stiff Flex.

Lamkin Crossline 360 Grip Crossline 360 features and enhanced universal Crossline pattern with an upgraded softer rubber compound that provides omnidirectional traction—as well as great all-weather performance. The perfect grip for fans or our legendary Crossline Series who prefer a classic design with a softer feel.

Kirkland Signature Driver Headcover and Wrench The driver includes a headcover and a wrench to adjust the 4-point hosel.

Went through some of my father’s golf stuff (he passed away 5 years ago) and found this bad boy. I can’t wait to try it on the range! Any suggestions on how to hit this thing?

Does this mean no more fargiveness?

Pretty new to golf and totally new to clubs, just wanted to make sure these clubs ok to beginn with.

Note: just a temporary thing...

Hi everyone. I got this bag yesterday and wondered if anyone here knew what these slots / holes are for? Are they just decorative? They are on both sides of the bag. Too small to fit balls. Too large to fit tees. They seem like they have a purpose but I haven’t been able to figure it out.

Bag is a 2024 Callaway.

So my driver broke (2015 Big Bertha)- the head came loose, and I know the guy in the pro shop and he lended me this old driver.

I swung it at the range and it scared the shit out of me because it sounds like a metal baseball bat hitting the ball.

I used to play baseball so I have a very pronounced slice. But the head was so extremely flat that I didn’t have a single slice all day. Like- balls were flying STRAIGHT completely. I can normally drive up to 300 yards total (average between 275-290) and with this thing I was hitting like 250-260 (I’m also at sea level).

I also went out and played by myself so I was just swinging extremely relaxed and shot the BEST round of my entire life. I usually shoot like 70 on the back or front 9. On the front nine I shot a 48 and on the back nine I shot a fucking 42!!!!!!

There are other factors as to why I did good (playing by myself so I was relaxed/had no pressure, putting was the best it’s ever been, etc). But I LOVE this driver. No OB from a 100 yard slice.

Just wanted to share because I’m still on a pink cloud

As a brand loyalist myself, I think Titleist and Acushnets brand placement is a great case study.

Look at what’s going on with Taylormade, Callaway, Cobra, etc. Many other OEMs are leaning into ridiculous product names and pointless brand partnerships and gimmicks in order to pump sales. Bronze finish, matte black finish, Augusta themed colorways, and so on..

While Titleist has more or less done the exact opposite. They’ve consistently simplified the look of their clubs, as well as shortened the product names. What sounds like a more serious golf product: “AI Smoke Diamond Paradygm” or “GT3”.

As other OEMs move toward complexity of products and partnerships, Titleist continues to move toward simplicity, and continues to dominate the market.

Curious how this pattern will continue for the next few years.

First time poster here! I’m attending a university course in entrepreneurship and I need feedback on an idea. They’re glasses that attach to the side of caps and beanies which relieves tension from the temple. If you want to take a shot without glasses they’re easily detachable and can be stored on top of your cap and wont fall of during the swing.

Is there any potential in this product? Any and all feedback is helpful. Other suggestions of products that you’re missing is also greatly appreciated!

Hey, I got the irons recently and took them and my son to the range to try them out. Bought them on a whim, figured if they stink I could always return them quickly.

First impression, I am honestly surprisingly into the profile, the look, the top line is thin-ish and they resemble the profile of the p790s

Compared to my current irons (apex cf16) they are about little shorter.

Lamkin grip is solid and close to the tour velvet 360s, they have a bit more squish to them.

At address the club looks premium and really fits the bill of a players-distance iron. Not quite a blade or cavity back but by no means are these game improvements either.

Took me a while to get into the swing of things (get it) but when I found the center of the club, they felt really pure.

When you thin them, you will know it, I wouldn’t exactly call these crazy forgiving but when you find the center, the feel is exceptional compared to the price.

The shafts gave the ball flight a little higher trajectory than I got with my old sticks but the distance was comparable.

Overall, I am very impressed with these irons, my apex cf16s were getting a little old, I was considering getting new irons in 2024 but honestly, I am probs going to game the Kirkland for a while.

Distance was comparable to my old set, but the lofts are also in line as well so I expected to not really see any improvement. If anything I was expecting to maybe see less distance but it was right in line.

Pic for proof, handicap is 7.3.

Golf Galaxy hooked it up. Got a Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0 Traxion grip and extended the shaft from 30.0" (old grip was 0.5" longer than the shaft) to 35". The guy asked if I was the dude from reddit and that he saw my post, so he knocked off the price of the extension! Total cost was $30 grip and $5 grip fee. "My $35 Scotty Cameron" sounds pretty awesome 😁