MISC/RANDOM/BS Golf Chatter Thread - Page 45

JavaNut · 09-02-2009, 09:17 AM

Is it me, or has this forum moved? Had quite a few beers to many on sunday, might still be feeling the effect.

POKEROMGLOL · 09-02-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by manbearpig

Not to be a dick, but I find it highly unlikely those numbers are accurate. You would be in the top 5% of all players in distance while being in the bottom 5% in size.

Size isn't everything, but it certainly has some effect. If you could put on 20 pounds of lean muscle and while also being super sure to maintain or gain flexibility I have no doubt you can add 10 yards to your tee ball. That's only like ~4mph of clubhead speed. The other thing I would work on is core strength. The stronger/faster your core is the easier it is to pick up yards.

It is less likely than usual that a guy is lying when he admits that he is 128 pounds.

I think flexibility/technique is loads more important than size. The guy I know who I said has top 25 in the world talent weighs 150 pounds and literally bombs it.

I lost ~65 pounds and gained probably 40 yards on my driver because I could actually get in an athletic position because I wasn't so fat.

manbearpig · 09-02-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by soon2begator

Im 99% sure they are right. Are you talking tour players? Or just any golfer. I just got done with a fitting on a launch monitor and have a sheet with all my yardages it prints off. I am not goign to bs #'s to try and say something stupid.

also.. I dont know if you think im making this **** up or being wrong about the irons, i assumed driver, but 150 out its always a solid 8i.

At my course there are 3 short par 4's 310, I can reach front edge, 290, its a dogleg that plays 275 i hit over with driver have to hit 3 wood off tee, and another 330 yards ive driven it before down wind but still.

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Originally Posted by hendrix23

I don't see anything wrong with those #'s. My 13-14 y/o cousin is smaller then that and in the 250-260 range. W/ very good mechanics I don't think it takes much size to get 280-290 really.

For the question. I have no idea so wont specualte.

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Originally Posted by POKEROMGLOL

It is less likely than usual that a guy is lying when he admits that he is 128 pounds.

I think flexibility/technique is loads more important than size. The guy I know who I said has top 25 in the world talent weighs 150 pounds and literally bombs it.

I lost ~65 pounds and gained probably 40 yards on my driver because I could actually get in an athletic position because I wasn't so fat.

Like I said, wasn't trying to be a dick. I am just very skeptical of any distance numbers posted on a golf forum. I have played with a lot of people, including lots of really good players, and the posted distances are at the very top of most peoples range, of which the vast majority of them are going to be significantly bigger then OP.

Looking at his swing, and to be fair this is without a ball, I just don't see 165 yard 7 irons coming from this. The driver distance I think could be accurate though.

soon2begator swing

Maybe I am completely wrong, it doesn't really matter. Anyway, like I said before, work on core strength the most if you want to add yards.

My other comment here would be making sure your clubs are fit properly. Both the driver and 7 iron look significantly too long from these videos. Not the right angle to really tell but that could be having really negative effect on your posture, which looks a little off to me from these shots.

soon2begator · 09-02-2009, 03:20 PM

My irons are 1/2 inch to big same with driver. I choke down on them now, i didnt want to have them cut. I just got fitted last month, and he said standard would be better choked down a tiny bit then getting them cut.

fwiw, the 7 iron is not like 100% power. I am trying to get info on my iron rythem/swing. I plan going to the range and showing my iron swing b/c when I first posted the video it doesnt show much. You cant see impact, as there is no ball.

and today #1 hole is 314 yards. I asked if i should wait for green to clear, he told me its tough to hit it, so just go. I bombed the bitch and it bounced on fringe and stayed on front on green. So the drive was easily 295-300.

And today I had a 159 yard and a 162 yard 7, both were pin high. So its probably closer to 160. When I had the fitting it was 164. So I guess its closer to 160.

MaliceUW · 09-02-2009, 03:31 PM

I just took some vids of my round Monday, hopefully help show some 2p2'ers can hit it 300+ =]

HaroldT32 · 09-02-2009, 06:00 PM

So when you guys post yardages, what are you posting? The absolute maximum distance you will hit a ball+roll? I played competitively for a long time in HS and have started playing again and I think pretty much every single person in that thread hits further than my standard recorded distances.

soon2begator · 09-02-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HaroldT32

So when you guys post yardages, what are you posting? The absolute maximum distance you will hit a ball+roll? I played competitively for a long time in HS and have started playing again and I think pretty much every single person in that thread hits further than my standard recorded distances.

No, it should be just when you make a normal swing. Not trying to swing out of your shoes to get a distance, that doesnt do good.

accobra_kid · 09-02-2009, 09:14 PM

Any oobgolf users here? I'm relatively new, please help me out.

After putting in on the 14th hole today, we had to pack up our clubs and go home due to darkness. How do I go about entering the score on oobgolf.com?

bonds · 09-02-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HaroldT32

So when you guys post yardages, what are you posting? The absolute maximum distance you will hit a ball+roll? I played competitively for a long time in HS and have started playing again and I think pretty much every single person in that thread hits further than my standard recorded distances.

I can only speak for myself, but I put down "stock" distances.

My "stock" 6 iron goes 150 yards. That's a normal, easy swing, reasonable contact, no wind, flat ground. This season I've hit it when I've had 120 to the pin, and I've hit it when I had 185 to the pin. Obviously the first case was into the wind, the second downhill with a gale at my back. I don't factor in roll for any club other than driver because I generally don't get any unless I'm playing for it. Maybe a couple yards with the long irons.

FWIW, I think that it's easy to get carried away with club selection. I'm not a pro. I don't know that I hit a perfectly struck 7 iron 165.2 yards. I don't hit it flush every time. I pull what I think is the right club and "feel" the distance. I'll swing a hair harder or lay off just a touch. It works for me, my distance control has always been good.

I would also be willing to bet that you're longer than I am, everybody else is.

I play with old guys so I can feel like a bomber.

HaroldT32 · 09-02-2009, 10:20 PM

I am 26, 6'1, 220 and i hit my 9i 105 yards. I hit my 5i about 165 :\ My driver really never seems to go beyond 215 :\

soon2begator · 09-02-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HaroldT32

I am 26, 6'1, 220 and i hit my 9i 105 yards. I hit my 5i about 165 :\ My driver really never seems to go beyond 215 :\

How flexible are you? For being 26 you probably shouldnt have a hard time making a good swing. Just takes time practice, and maybe get some lessons to work on mechanics. How long have you been playing for?

HaroldT32 · 09-03-2009, 05:15 AM

I played varsity golf for 2 years in HS. I then took 8 years off and started playing again a 2-3 months ago. But I have been playing 3-4 times a week in this period. Do you think improving my flexibility would help quite a bit?

hendrix23 · 09-03-2009, 08:11 AM

So if speed's more important then strength for distance. Would it be reasonable to assume that an average crazy quick lightweight boxer would hit the ball further then a slower but stronger heavyweight boxer?

Also I use my stock for PW- 5 wood. And my driver normally has a 30 yard gap from 250 to 280. I think I usually carry around 245, but it's kinda hard to tell since I havn't used a swing simulator in a while.

soon2begator · 09-03-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HaroldT32

I played varsity golf for 2 years in HS. I then took 8 years off and started playing again a 2-3 months ago. But I have been playing 3-4 times a week in this period. Do you think improving my flexibility would help quite a bit?

Well a couple things. I am in hs and I am very unflexible. I cant touch my toes but I can swing my upper body pretty well which is needed for golf. You are not old, so I dont think you really need to work of flexibilty unless you feel your back or upper body is tight and inabling you to swinging full.

Since you played when you were young and just started again, you should have no problem getting into the swing of things. (no pun intended)

I think 1st is just working on your swing. Get it to where you want it to be, get a couple lessons, or if you know where it should be thats better. Hit the range often and practice all the time.

Ive began hitting the range or golfing every day and have noticed a huge improvement. so its just about practice and fixing what is wrong.

soon2begator · 09-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hendrix23

So if speed's more important then strength for distance. Would it be reasonable to assume that an average crazy quick lightweight boxer would hit the ball further then a slower but stronger heavyweight boxer?

Also I use my stock for PW- 5 wood. And my driver normally has a 30 yard gap from 250 to 280. I think I usually carry around 245, but it's kinda hard to tell since I havn't used a swing simulator in a while.

Speed is somethign that will come from strength. It also has to do alot with form. I was alot stronger then my friend, and I had to of had a faster swing speed, but he hit the ball farther then me for a bit. I didnt get it. He just had a perfect consistant swing and ball flight. Now I got stronger worked on my swing, and out drive his ass. He still shoots a bit lower though.

And the boxer thing, i have no clue. You cant just say if i guy is tall and skinney he will bomb the ball.