http://thesandtrap.com/forum/ Talk golf, the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, and more courtesy of The Sand Trap .com. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:27:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/images/aria/misc/rss.jpg http://thesandtrap.com/forum/ http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30980&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:59:08 GMT I don't know what going on. Distance changes are as follows. First column is what it was a month ago compared to todays. I'm only listing clubs I hit today on the course on a full swing.
Driver - 230-280 Now about 210
3 Wood - 200-230 Now about 200
4 Hybrid - 200-210 Now about 180
4 iron - 180-185 Now about 170
5 iron - 175-185 Now about 160
6 iron - 170-175 Now about 155
7 iron - 160-165 Now about 150
8 iron - 150-160 Now about 140
9 iron - 140-145 Now about 130
PW - 125-135 Now about 120
Didn't even have a chance to use any of my wedges on a full shot today so I won't list them.
A month ago, I was a decently long player. I played about 3 weeks ago and noticed this distance change but didn't think much of it and brushed it off as a bad day. Today I played for the first time in 3 weeks (been sick) since the distance change and things were even worse. I don't know what it is. I played "decently" and shot an 89. I felt like I was hitting the ball as solid as I used to but it just didn't have the distance. I'm using the same ball too.

Some of my thoughts are the cold weather affecting the ball. Maybe I lost my swing somehow. I tried everything out there to hit it like I used to but just couldn't figure it out. Tips? Recommendations? Possible problems to look for? ]]> Playing Tips Yanks Fan http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30980 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30979&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:11 GMT Hi everyone!

My name is Joe, I'm 23 years old, and from New Jersey. I have been golfing since I was about 7 years old. Fortunately, I have a golfaholic for a dad who took my brother and I out there as little kids and got us hooked. There are tons of great tracks in New Jersey and it is a fairly golf-obsessed state as far as I've seen. I am not actually a "pro" as my username may suggest, it is just a nickname started by my college teammates. Now in my second year of law school, getting out even once a week is a challenge. In the summer I was able to play 2 or 3 times a week though and actually won my club championship this July. Still searching for that elusive scratch handicap, a tee time at Pine Valley, and a trip to St. Andrews. If someone can help me with any of those three, give me a call!

Happy to be part of TST's forum :-D ]]> Welcome, Everyone joepro23 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30979 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30978&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:27:03 GMT Hit this driver today on a launch monitor against my Titleist 909D2. I was blowing it by my 909D2 by 10-15 yards, consistently. The stock shaft was very good, giving me a high... Hit this driver today on a launch monitor against my Titleist 909D2. I was blowing it by my 909D2 by 10-15 yards, consistently. The stock shaft was very good, giving me a high launch/low spin combo. It may have been the increased shaft length, but I was swinging about 5 mph faster with the ZL. To seal the deal, this club feels amazing, not the hollow, aluminum bat feel of previous Cobras (L5V, L4V).

Anyone else impressed by this driver?? ]]> Golf Equipment elchene http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30978 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30977&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:37:52 GMT Got an email today for a sale on cold weather balls?? Clicked the link and they are basically all 2 piece balls... So whats the deal on cold weather golf balls, what exactly... Got an email today for a sale on cold weather balls?? Clicked the link and they are basically all 2 piece balls...

So whats the deal on cold weather golf balls, what exactly do they mean by that? ]]> Golf Equipment kleraudio http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30977 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30976&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:04:56 GMT ...]]> well after a couple days of trying to find an iron set that has the bladier/playabilty look but also has some forgiveness to them, i bought a one season used set of these > http://www.titleist.com/golfclubs/irons/755.asp , off of ebay for 150 bucks plus 15. which it looks like is a pretty good deal after seeing what others are going for. the set is 3-9, im pretty excited to get 'em in. ]]> Golf Equipment kennay92 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30976 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30975&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:12:20 GMT I am planning on setting up for home video analysis. After searching these forums, it looks like the V1 home software is the way to go. I would like to be able to view the video... I am planning on setting up for home video analysis. After searching these forums, it looks like the V1 home software is the way to go. I would like to be able to view the video on my laptop, during my backyard practice sessions. I will be hitting into a net. A few questions for those familiar with this technology:

Is the Kodak zi6 or zi8 still the best way to go? The price seems right. I was also trying to find video capture devices (perhaps not a camcorder) like my teaching pro has. They are very small cameras that connect directly to a computer, and don't seem to have the ability to store the video themselves. But with the low price on the Kodak's maybe something lesser is pointless.

A previous post link here that discussed the V1 software in detail recommended the canon sd800 digital camera, which could also take video. That poster liked the wide angle of the canon vs. the zi6. Is the lack of a zoom and/or the field of view on the zi6/zi8 an issue?

Can you use two cameras simultaneously with the V1 software? I would like to get both the face on and down the line shots together.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Golf Equipment socalsharky http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30975 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30974&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:03:45 GMT Yes, I did it!! After a qualifying round of 36 yesterday (Stableford, could have easily been a 40 or even a 42 if not for my mentally retarded putting skills) I qualified to... Yes, I did it!!

After a qualifying round of 36 yesterday (Stableford, could have easily been a 40 or even a 42 if not for my mentally retarded putting skills) I qualified to play in the BMW Amateurs Championship next month in the Katameya Golf and Tennis resort in Cairo, one of the most prestigious courses in Egypt.

There will be 15 qualifiers, right now I'm at 6th position (the leader scoring 40) but there are still 6 more players playing a qualifying round tomorrow, so my rank might go down to 8th or something, but most probably I'll still be in.

I'm really excited as this would be the first time I play in a tournament like that, also first time I play anywhere outside my club. The Katameya GC, as I hear, is a long and tough course.

I should have really gotten better than 36, but I was suffering with putting all day long. On the 16th par 4, I made a GIR and 4-putted for double bogey. I wanted to kill myself.

Here's the course where the event will be played

http://www.katameyaheights.com/golf_course.html

Can't wait till the 11th!!! ]]> Golf Talk Golfaway http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30974 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30973&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:09:36 GMT Demo'd a 909DComp today with the Matrix Ozik 5 in Stiff flex. Had a few great drives with it, but it seemed a bit "loose" to me. Some big hooks/pushes that didn't seem due to the swing. Does this shaft built for Titleist play the same as the "real" Oziks? I liked how it felt in general, but thinking a step up to a Ozik 6 may be in order. ]]> Golf Equipment chilly http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30973 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30972&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:13 GMT Anyone have any suggestions for a great driver shaft. If your numbers are similar to mine - I'd especially like to hear from you. My driver swing speed average is 110 mph. I have always used a stiff shaft. Various brands - always stock shafts. ProLaunch Blue with a G5. Aldila NV 65 with a G5. Matrix O X with my FT-i tour.

I like the shaft in the driver I have now, but I'm wondering If there are advantages to aftermarket shafts that I could benefit from.

TIA ]]> Golf Equipment Jay-Bird http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30972 http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30971&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:49:27 GMT New to the forum. I'm in the chicagoland area so no more golf until spring(except for indoor ranges). This is my first real year of trying to golf somewhat seriously. I just took a couple lessons which seemed to help a lot. Haven't broke 100 yet but that should come soon. Lots of practice swinging in the garage for me this winter. Seems like a cool forum with lots of knowledgable members. ]]> Welcome, Everyone JoJo http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30971