Originally Posted By gaston lives Well, since nobody's asking... I got a Titleist 905T 8.5 degree with a Fujikura Speeder shaft and a Winn W-8 grip. With my high ball flight, the pro wanted me in a 6.5 degree, but I thought it would be too dramatic. Instead, we opted to go from the 905R to the 905T sicne it's designed to minimize ball backspin. It's also a 400 CC vs a 460 CC, so it won't launch the ball as high. Add in the Speeder shaft with a high kick point, and I've got a nice, low ball flight that climbs slowly and descends at about the same rate. The roll is incredible! In a HEAD WIND I was carrying the ball around 240-250...after roll (in the wind) I was constantly between 260-275. I can't wait to get the club sent to me and try it out without wind! I'll bet with a tail wind I'd be hitting 300 easy. I tried the G-5...it didn't work for me. I liked the aiming aid, but it just wasn't for me. Heck, I tried the Nike Ignite, Cleveland Ti460, Callaway X-460, Taylor Made 580XD, Cobra 454 comp, Ping G5, Titleist 905R, and the Callaway Fusion. My hands are pretty cut up, too.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I've been asking all weekend and even started a bda thread for you. Great selection! Too bad the G5 aiming mechanism didn't work that great for me this weekend
Originally Posted By gaston lives Where's the thread at? I tell you, it was weird. It came down to the Callaway X-460 and the Titleist...the X460 was great, but the Titleist was just more consistent. It's hard to go away from a product that you've used for years, you know? However, before I purchased it, I called and spoke with Titleist to get a feel for their Custoemr Service team, adn they were really knowledgable and friendly, so that put me mroe at ease. Hey, I have some sisters in law that need housing in Orlando for 2 months this summer...what are your rental fees?
Originally Posted By cape cod joe It's around 75 on the combined list. I updated it last hour or so that you might see it on the first page as that's where I always look. It's under "Happy 31st to Gaston Lives" I couldn't hit the titlelist as we're all different.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Rents are booked for 12 months at 1150 and 1250. Sorry, unless I buy some more?
Originally Posted By gaston lives Well, see I have 2 sisters in law that are going to go work for Disney this summer. They want someplace within 40 minutes of the park and are willing to pay that much, basically. I just thought if you had an empty place that you'd be willing to rent for at least a copule of months. If not, no worries here. I may actually play golf this week! gotta hit the Titleist!!!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Blake--that last sentence is a joke right? That's like saying "Well I won the lottery but I might cash my ticket this weekend?" BRAND NEW STICKS and you might play?????????? FYI--The Ridge has Titlelist as the exclusive clubs here and balls! I couldn't hit them but they are arguably the best golf clubs in the world. Get your butt out and hit after work every day. I played my 5 today after work and hit the ball average but scored for a change. 5 out of 5 pars except OB on 3 so that's a double after playing second ball in par.
Originally Posted By gaston lives Yeah, my driver should be here on or around Friday or Thursday. I plan on hitting the range ASAP and then playing either Friday or Saturday for 9 holes. I hope I didn't double whammy myself. I'm a highball hitter, so the high kick point shaft is good to keep the ball lower. My head is 8.5, so that'll help, too...but the 905T also takes backspin OFF the ball. Hopefully it's not too much. If it is, I'll trade up to a Callaway X460. I think I'll like this Titleist, though. It felt great and was consistent. I just get nervous when I spend money and don't have the club in my hands, you know? I've read a lot in Golf Magazine about these guys getting 40+ yards after getting a special, custom fit club. Usually it's the result of more or less backspin. I think in my case, hittin ghte ball high and slightly out to in, that the decreased spin would help my cuase. Ugh...I can't wait to hit this thing!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Blake-This game will drive you crazy! I was only getting around 260 on the fly with my G5 and I was wondering "Is it the cold, the club, the ball?" So I said the heck with it last night and brought out the ONE PLATINUMS> like 4 bucks a ball! I gave up on the mickey mouse disney pinnacles as I actually cracked one> first time ever. So-Is it your 8.5? My mickey balls? the cold weather? Aren't you glad you don't do this for a living? Big event in Orlando today> It's on the gchannel at noon E.S.T.> Viscaye vs. Lake Nona boys! It shows you how Orlando truly seems to be the center of the universe, ala WDW and golf heaven! Out of here around noon for golf and kids! Do you have to wait till Thurs???????????? How's the Colorado Rockies' weather?
Originally Posted By gaston lives The weather's NICE! Like 60's all week! Yeah, I have to wait until the club is delivered, but I want it NOW!!! I'll have to follow that little tourney on the net as I have to work all day. Hey, are you planning on going to Orlando this winter? We're going down in Nov/Dec timeframe. We ought to hook up and play a course or two! I'd like to try the LBV as I've never played it, but have seen it a lot. I'll play anywhere, but I'd really like that one.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Count me in God willing? We might not have the time or money to go until then so that might be perfect timing Blake as we have been there I think 3 Novembers and/or Decembers in a row.
Originally Posted By gaston lives We usually go in the summer, but want to avoid the crowds a bit and the heat. I've never been at that time of year, but it sounds agreeable.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Summers there are just so HOT Blake. I think I would have to buckle and ride the cart God forfend. In August I'm more into Splash Mountain, and Kali River Rapids than Eagle Pines. Colorado and the cape though, summers are perfect for golf. 2 more days for the 8.5!
Originally Posted By gaston lives Actually, I get it tomorrow! I called up Edwin Watts and said I never got a confirmation email. They checked into it, and the sales rep never completed the order. They overnighted it to me so it should be here Thursday! I'm playing Friday/Saturday!!! Woohoo!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Are you bustin my chops Blake? When I posted it WAS 2 more days. You better give me 3 a side I hope the weather there is as nice as here as we have it in the 50's on cape for the forseeable future. Are you playing 18 a day or just range?
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Okay Blake--NO pressure BUT I want you to take out the big stick TODAY and take practice swings ALL night to get ready for FRIDAY'S big day. I want 280 on the fly with 3o yards or so run! NO pressure but I wiil be watching you) Seriously--have some fun!!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Come on DVC as I see the WChannel. Atlanta is only 350 days of golf each year Hey seriously, you really should get a friend to help the wife today or this weekend and see the Open. Did you get the cash rebate or 0%?
Originally Posted By gaston lives Haven't been able to hit it yet, as I had my bowling tourney last night...which, by the way, my team won! Brought in about $280, too! I will be hitting it either tonight or tomorrow...if I play a whole round, I'll only play 9. haven't done that yet this year, and my season starts on April 24. Can't wait!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe that 280 should help pay for the sticks! What season? Golf? What type?
