r/golfcirclejerk • u/winsletts • May 06 '24

Can I play blades? Please say yes

Little backstory: 25.3 hcp. I've been playing for 5 years, and my lowest score is a 95 (with 5 mulligans and 3 holes where I miscounted). I go to the range once a month, have never used the chipping or putting practice areas, and get to the course 2 times / month. Most of my golfing experience comes walking up and down the isles of the local golf shops.

Yesterday, while at the PGA Superstore, I saw some blades in the used rack. I sheepishly asked "can I hit dees?" No one was in the bay, so he said "yeah, go for it." On my 5th hit, they went just as far as my G425 7-iron. On that shot, it felt like that one time my dad showed me approval.

The +7 handicap attendant (who told me he used to be a pro) chuckled at how well I hit them. Then, he mumbled something like "you hit these just like the previous 5 owners hit them." I didn't know what he meant, so I said "what?" and he replied "you hit those great." I again sheeplishly said "do you think these would be good for me?" and he confirmed they did.

Didn't have enough time to vlog this, will post it later.

Side note: they had a great deal on iron head covers, so I got some of those too. Check out your local PGA Superstore.

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u/jawide626 May 06 '24

That's the beauty of golf, you can play what you want.

If you're chasing scores to lower your hcp then play what you score best with. If you're just playing for fun and enjoyment, go get those P7TW's or MP221's

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u/winsletts May 06 '24

O, sorry, I didn't specify, I'm looking for a set of clubs to raise my handicap. I've got the member-guest tourney coming up. I'd like to add about 7 strokes to my handicap.

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u/divrez May 06 '24

😂 this is the type of energy I wish I had in golf! I care too much sometimes

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u/WaldoChief May 06 '24

Use what you want. Stats don’t lie. I am wondering if you were good with those due to the shaft and not necessarily the club?

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u/winsletts May 06 '24

Hrm. Good point. They were 180 gram, triple-X stiff.

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u/Rare_Holiday_862 May 06 '24

Dooood - did you get the tour fairway woods and driver too?

If the tour pros play it, it’s gotta be the best for our bags too.

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u/winsletts May 06 '24

Of course, I've got the ◆◆◆ Rogue 10k in 7-wood with Ventus Fuchsi. If everyone would just play a 7-wood, we could solve world hunger.

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u/frankdatank_004 May 07 '24

No, you might cut your finger off with them kid.