Saturday, July 04, 2020

What's in the Bag?

I have been watching more golf videos.  Between that, practice and tips, my swing is starting to improve and be a little more consistent.  Caleb mentioned yesterday that he noticed I was not finishing my swing.  I will have to take more time to consider end position.  Shifting my weight forward helped a ton and I did not top a ball the entire round.

As I am still a gear junkie, I am constantly thinking about what is in the bag.

(1) Putter - Ping Sigma G Anser Platinum (35")
(2) 58° - Spalding Utility Wedge (?)
(3) 49° - Callaway Rogue AW (35")
(4) 44° - Callaway Rogue PW (35.75")
(5) 39° - Callaway Rogue 9 (36")
(6) 34.5° - Callaway Rogue 8 (36.625")
(7) 30° - Callaway Rogue 7 (37.25")
(8) 26° - Callaway Rogue 6 (37.625")
(9) 23° - Callaway Rogue 5 (38.25")
(10) 20.5° - Callaway Rogue 4 (38.875")
(11) 19° - Callaway Rogue Hybrid 3 (40.5")
(12) 10.5° - Titleist TS2 Driver (45.5")

I had been actively on the lookout for some new wedges and I may follow through on that.  If I got serious, I would go into Golf Galaxy or PGA Superstore for a wedge fitting.  On the complete opposite end of the scale, I would grab a few from Play It Again Sports to smack the ball around with.  I would like to fill the gap between my 49° and my 58° wedges.

On the other end of my bag, I would like to incorporate a fairway wood.  I really enjoy my hybrid and I am making some progress with the driver.  The gap between 10.5° and 19°  I would likely fill with:

TS2 - 3 Wood 15° 43" - $299
Ping 410 - 3 Wood 14.5° (Adjustable +/- 1.5°) 43" - $259
***Cobra  Speedzone - 3 Wood (Adjustable 13° to 16°) - 43.25" - $279
Callaway Rogue - 3 Wood 13.5° (43") - $199

At this end of the bag, I would definitely need to spend some time in the simulator to see what club feels the best.  In the meantime, I might just throw my old Triumph 3 wood in the bag to see how often I swing it during a round.

I can do whatever I want, but the rules of golf state that a player can only carry 14 clubs.  Players all have a putter, driver, 2-3 (hybrid/fairway/long irons)  6 irons (4-9), 3-4 wedges.  The obvious trade off is whether to carry 4 wedges or 3 clubs between the driver and the 4 iron.  Down the road, it will be a fun little problem to consider.

I will get a pair of golf shoes and a new bag at some point as well.

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