A "Recommend me a..." Thread, with a difference.

Liverpoolphil said:
Well it's not good for me - it's pointing out that GI do make a difference - they come into their own when amateurs don't hit the sweet spot , they still produce a good shot.

Unless you think that's wrong ?
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My 22 handicap friends best ever round came when uising my 40 year old set of wilson blades. If GI clubs inspire condifence then great, But from a scoring perpsective I'd be willing to bet that over the course of a season, 2 golfers of the same standard would not see any difference in results based on whether they were using GI clubs or a set of full hardcore blades.
 
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guest100718 said:
My 22 handicap friends best ever round came when uising my 40 year old set of wilson blades. If GI clubs inspire condifence then great, But from a scoring perpsective I'd be willing to bet that over the course of a season, 2 gofers of the same standard would not see any difference in results based on whether they were using GI clubs or a set of full hardcore blades.
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Would all depend on what standard that person is - a scratch golfer possibly would get more from blades where as a High handicapper who doesn't always hit the sweet spot would get more from GI . That's not including that one good round which everyone has - it's playing over a whole season. I would be confident that you would lose your bet if you looked at the mid to high handicappers ( the players the GI are aimed at ). But there also so many other variables to consider when you're looking at scoring including short game and putting.

But it's been proven factually that GI do make a difference
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Dunlop Maxfli Australian Blades
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Snelly said:
I agree with Homer. These were cracking irons, gorgeous out of the middle (if you could find it) but like aversion therapy if you thinned one. I'm sure you'll find a set on eBay for not much.
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Have to add my vote for these. Have a set in the attic somewhere, playing a bad shot on a cold day can certainly end any relationship between hand and fingers.
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Would all depend on what standard that person is - a scratch golfer possibly would get more from blades where as a High handicapper who doesn't always hit the sweet spot would get more from GI . That's not including that one good round which everyone has - it's playing over a whole season. I would be confident that you would lose your bet if you looked at the mid to high handicappers ( the players the GI are aimed at ). But there also so many other variables to consider when you're looking at scoring including short game and putting.

But it's been proven factually that GI do make a difference
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Who by Rafa benitez?
 
was watching an old crossfield vid the other day.

he hit a bladed iron and GI iron with his normal swing speed. Results pretty similar in terms of flight etc.

he then hit them both with a slower speed (about 2/3 or normal, but then he is a pro so that was probably not much different to an averagely bad golfer).

Bladed club launch angle was way down, along with carry. GI club maintained a pretty good launch and carry. It was done on trackman, so pretty much a 'fact' rather than opinion.

So how many golfers would score better with a better launch and carry ? Quite a few I would imagine.

It also bears out the opinion that good golfers have about bladed clubs being more versatile than GI for managing ball flights.
 
guest100718 said:
How? You said its been factually proven....I asked who buy? Rafa is known for his facts so it all makes sense.
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Rafa is irrelevant to any discussion - hence why I said " irrelevant"

And it's been proven by coaches , players , pros , manufacturers - pretty much everyone in golf.

Are you disagreeing that GI ( why would they call them Game Improvement ) make a difference ? ( just like in your initial statement )
 
pendodave said:
was watching an old crossfield vid the other day.

he hit a bladed iron and GI iron with his normal swing speed. Results pretty similar in terms of flight etc.

he then hit them both with a slower speed (about 2/3 or normal, but then he is a pro so that was probably not much different to an averagely bad golfer).

Bladed club launch angle was way down, along with carry. GI club maintained a pretty good launch and carry. It was done on trackman, so pretty much a 'fact' rather than opinion.

So how many golfers would score better with a better launch and carry ? Quite a few I would imagine.

It also bears out the opinion that good golfers have about bladed clubs being more versatile than GI for managing ball flights.
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looking at this a different way. the bladed club went exactly the distance it should have went for the power put into it. the gi club magically managed to travel extra distance despite not being asked to do so.

which club will be easier to hit a certain distance repeatedly? :whistle:
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Rafa is irrelevant to any discussion - hence why I said " irrelevant"

And it's been proven by coaches , players , pros , manufacturers - pretty much everyone in golf.

Are you disagreeing that GI ( why would they call them Game Improvement ) make a difference ? ( just like in your initial statement )
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I am saying I dont think they make a big enough difference when compared to other clubs.
 
guest100718 said:
I am saying I dont think they make a big enough difference when compared to other clubs.
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Well you said they make no difference

And it depends what "big enough" exactly is.

Most amateurs use them for a reason - it allows them it hit the ball better more consistently despite not hitting the sweet spot

So they make quite a big difference - they allow players of differing abilities the chance to play well.
 
Honestly speaking I think anyone who tries this will actually improve their game if they stick at it. I actually see this as a way of helping consistency of strike and better course management. I learnt the game with small heads, I like the small heads, I perfected my game with blades and then moved to GI irons. I have always used a blade to practice my striking and it has always been beneficial.
I have worked out roughly what type of yardages I should expect with the TP 18s and believe the course will feel long especially when I am playing with a driver of a similar era or earlier. I am roughly expecting my 9 iron to be 110yards and then roughly 10 yards for each club .... I have no idea about the driver, perhaps 230yards max ( if I am lucky!)
if you compare that to my present yardages it is quite a lot less around 20% ... So yeah GIs in my opinion make it easier but I'll confirm my yardages and expectations.
 
Bucket92 said:
Was that a 10 iron I saw there?!
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Go the whole hog and get yourself a George Nicoll blade putter. They really are like butter knives. I got one in a car boot sale for £1. bloody beautiful wee thing. great to putt with at home. take it onto a green on a wet cold windy day and you are doing well to 3 putt.

Still wont be parting with it any time soon. My mate described it as THEE most unforgiving putter he has ever seen! :rofl:
 
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