6-9 irons

[Jates12]

I haven't insulted anyone, if you have taken offence you need to grow a pair and not be so sensitive.

I do occasionally use old equipment but you cannot compete against modern equipment. It makes the game a lot easier you know.

Im not saying you have offended me at all, because im happy with using hybrids and happy with my game and couldnt really care less, if it makes the game easier it makes the game easier.

So the first point you made in this thread is why would people rather dumb it down than learn. Well people have learnt to hit hybrids, people have learnt to putt, people have learnt to drive. The equipment is there to help you but you still need to be able to swing the club to hit the ball.

But if you dont want to "Dumb things down" you could always go back to hickory shafts and play with non dimpled balls and prove to everyone how incredibly talented you are.

Edit: As previously stated though, what is so bad about making the game a little easier? It gets more people involved which means more people playing, more exposure for the sport and more funding towards clubs from the powers that be if its recognized as social growth. My cricket club recently got a government grant because cricket has become a lot bigger since the ashes success that has been had in the last 10 years and they are now offering that money out. If more people are playing golf it will be recognized and clubs may not be shutting as frequently.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Im not saying you have offended me at all, because im happy with using hybrids and happy with my game and couldnt really care less, if it makes the game easier it makes the game easier.

So the first point you made in this thread is why would people rather dumb it down than learn. Well people have learnt to hit hybrids, people have learnt to putt, people have learnt to drive. The equipment is there to help you but you still need to be able to swing the club to hit the ball.

But if you dont want to "Dumb things down" you could always go back to hickory shafts and play with non dimpled balls and prove to everyone how incredibly talented you are.

Edit: As previously stated though, what is so bad about making the game a little easier? It gets more people involved which means more people playing, more exposure for the sport and more funding towards clubs from the powers that be if its recognized as social growth. My cricket club recently got a government grant because cricket has become a lot bigger since the ashes success that has been had in the last 10 years and they are now offering that money out. If more people are playing golf it will be recognized and clubs may not be shutting as frequently.

But I bet they use modern pads to protect their legs instead of proper pads made of tissue paper that they used to wear in the good old days. Yes another example of society dumbing down!

 

[pokerjoke]

To be honest most sports have moved forward in the last 20 years making things slightly easier.

Even if technology has moved on its still a very difficult game and the new equipment still has to be mastered which in itself is not guaranteed.

 

[Smiffy]

I haven't insulted anyone

You've come pretty close a couple of times.

 

[freddielong]

You've come pretty close a couple of times.

Ha ha

Who when and how.

 

[Smiffy]

Ha ha

Who when and how.

The Vicar in the drawing room with a knife.

 

[tugglesf239]

Ha ha

Who when and how.

Can you answer my question?

Whats wrong with the game being marginally easier for amateurs?

Ta

 

[brendy]

Can you answer my question?

Whats wrong with the game being marginally easier for amateurs?

Ta

Nothing wrong with it as such but expect someone who can hit long irons to mention the fact once in a while, if you choose to feel inferior/superior/meh its up to you.
To me someone (amateurs) who can hit (actually use, not just carry for effect) long irons carries a little more kudos than someone whose bag is full of spoons, thats just me though.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Nothing wrong with it as such but expect someone who can hit long irons to mention the fact once in a while, if you choose to feel inferior/superior/meh its up to you.
To me someone (amateurs) who can hit (actually use, not just carry for effect) long irons carries a little more kudos than someone whose bag is full of spoons, thats just me though.

Just as well no wimpy pro carries a hybrid then isn't it.

 

[brendy]

Hence my amateur mention, pros do it for a living so they are going to use whatever tools the need to get food on the table and keep their card. As I said, take it how you will. I couldn't hit a 3i to save myself at one point, I learned. Just need to suss the rest of the game out again.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Hence my amateur mention, pros do it for a living so they are going to use whatever tools the need to get food on the table and keep their card. As I said, take it how you will. I couldn't hit a 3i to save myself at one point, I learned. Just need to suss the rest of the game out again.

Whether you're an amateur or fully fledged pro, results is all that matters.

 

[bobmac]

200 posts that have got nothing to do with the OP

 

[brendy]

Whether you're an amateur or fully fledged pro, results is all that matters.

To some that is correct, I am competitive but not as much as I used to be, I enjoy my golf more now than say 5 years ago, some of that enjoyment came with losing the frustration of the long game jitters.

 

[pokerjoke]

The reason being the answer is yes or no and that is boring and too easy.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

200 posts that have got nothing to do with the OP

In answer to the your first post

Things change - they move on , whether it's a good thing or bad thing will always be a personal choice in regards what the make up of their bag is - people will use whatever they find helps them play the game and enjoy it

No doubt in 20 years things will no doubt move again.

But what I do see it a good number of people like the iron look in their longer clubs but like the playability of a hybrid so the driving iron is becoming more popular

Manufacturers still sell sets of 3-PW and expect they will always be on sale

 

[Alex1975]

200 posts that have got nothing to do with the OP

For me in answer to the OP. I like to spend money on my hobby. When it was skiing I owned a few pairs, lots of boots, bindings and so on. Skateboarding, I had tons of them. Karting, the money spends its self, engines, rubber, fees. Now it's golf. Fun money.

That said I can hit any golf club, I don't change them to bridge a skill gap, I practice every day so the post was not really at me.

 

[freddielong]

Can you answer my question?

Whats wrong with the game being marginally easier for amateurs?

Ta

I honestly don't think it's marginally and I like that golf is difficult it makes it worth doing and putting the time in.

 

[Hacker Khan]

In response to the OP then, does it really matter what clubs are being sold in sets if people are enjoying themselves playing the game?

 

[freddielong]

In response to the OP then, does it really matter what clubs are being sold in sets if people are enjoying themselves playing the game?

To me it does because they are not learning to play golf properly for me a beginner should start with a half set so they learn to play half shots and full shots, vary the elevation etc none of this one club one shot scuttle it about nonsense.

 

[tsped83]

To me it does because they are not learning to play golf properly for me a beginner should start with a half set so they learn to play half shots and full shots, vary the elevation etc none of this one club one shot scuttle it about nonsense.

What a load of bollocks.