My names Rick and I play ORKA clubs!

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Doon frae Troon said:
Begs the question, if you hit the ball that far and that straight what on earth are you doing wrong to play off 7 ????
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My biggest problem is entering qualifiers in the winter when the greens are still semi frozen.....guaranteed 0.1 every time.....went from 5.4 to 6.7 by doing this...........don't ask me why.....I guess I'm not as savvy as the other CAT 1 golfers at my place that don't do this.

don't forget, I'm not hitting the ball far and straight at present.......that will only (hopefully) come when I start playing and getting used to the new clubs. :thup:

Think I set myself the goal of 4 this year.
 
rickg said:
My biggest problem is entering qualifiers in the winter when the greens are still semi frozen.....guaranteed 0.1 every time.....went from 5.4 to 6.7 by doing this...........don't ask me why.....I guess I'm not as savvy as the other CAT 1 golfers at my place that don't do this.

don't forget, I'm not hitting the ball far and straight at present.......that will only (hopefully) come when I start playing and getting used to the new clubs. :thup:

Think I set myself the goal of 4 this year.
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I do admire you for this Rick as you play whether conditions or your form are conducive to a good score. Perhaps too many with handicaps at the .3 or .4 don't play unless both elements are in place? I need to be braver when it comes to medals or I'll never get less nervous and never play to my potential in them...

I love my Pings but have to say the threads about Orka clubs certainly get me wondering :eek:
 
It's good to take the opportunity to go up a few shots in the Winter in preparation for cleaning up in the Summer ;) I just find it's too cold... I need to man up if I'm going to get my name on a couple of board comps :smirk::p;)
 
JustOne said:
It's good to take the opportunity to go up a few shots in the Winter in preparation for cleaning up in the Summer ;) I just find it's too cold... I need to man up if I'm going to get my name on a couple of board comps :smirk::p;)
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I just need to get 3 cards in, since I have rejoined the club it has rained and snowed!!! :(
 
I tried these a few weeks ago before I bought my new irons, didn't hit them aswell as the mizunos. Don't mean to be rude to the op but how far do you hit your six iron on the course?? When I got fitted my swing speed was average of 83 mph and I was carrying the 6 average of 172 but I doubt very much whether il hit that on the course!
Don't see any reason why people Shouldn't t be allowed to keep the price to themselves, it's their business.
Do your winter score/comps go toward your handicap?? We have winter handicap when we play comps at our place during winter as the course is in winter tees/greens etc
 
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rickg said:
yes mate....a miserly 81 mph...
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Sorry just rechecked.....average 82.45 with a high of 83.1


Some more comparisons: I tidied up some figures and took some of the extremes out of the equation.

Average TM 6 iron:

Swing speed: 79.25 mph
ball speed: 114.75 mph
launch angle: 20.43 degrees
Backspin: 6553.7 rpm
Peak height:36.5 yds
Descent angle: 49.1 degrees
carry: 160.3yds
Total: 169.9 yds

Avg with RS3/regular shaft

Swing speed: 82.45 mph
ball speed: 119.45 mph
launch angle: 18.55 degrees
Backspin: 5426rpm
Peak height:36 yds
Descent angle: 48 degrees
carry: 173.5 yds
Total: 185 yds

I'm no expert but the figures that really stick out for me are:

Swing speed up 3.2 mph
Ball speed up 4.7 mph
Launch angle down 1.88 deg
Back spin down 1127.7 rpm
Carry up 13.2 yds
Total distance up 15.1 yards

looks like the launch angle and the back spin are the key players here......
 
rickg said:
Sorry just rechecked.....average 82.45 with a high of 83.1


Some more comparisons: I tidied up some figures and took some of the extremes out of the equation.

Average TM 6 iron:

Swing speed: 79.25 mph
ball speed: 114.75 mph
launch angle: 20.43 degrees
Backspin: 6553.7 rpm
Peak height:36.5 yds
Descent angle: 49.1 degrees
carry: 160.3yds
Total: 169.9 yds

Avg with RS3/regular shaft

Swing speed: 82.45 mph
ball speed: 119.45 mph
launch angle: 18.55 degrees
Backspin: 5426rpm
Peak height:36 yds
Descent angle: 48 degrees
carry: 173.5 yds
Total: 185 yds

I'm no expert but the figures that really stick out for me are:

Swing speed up 3.2 mph
Ball speed up 4.7 mph
Launch angle down 1.88 deg
Back spin down 1127.7 rpm
Carry up 13.2 yds
Total distance up 15.1 yards

looks like the launch angle and the back spin are the key players here......
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Love this stuff!!! your stats look good now hu!!


Lol at the wee remark!!
 
You do realise if you put the same shaft in the TM more than likely you get the better #'s too? This is a good example of where custom fitting actually works - you didnt have the right setup originally!!! There is no other combination out there that would give you the same #'s improvement on the new setup. Look forward to your feedback from course play as your hitting the ball longer than me with a avg swing speed of less than 4mph!! PS last year at Scott G's indoor monitor i hit a few 6 irons over 210!

I hit Orka's last year with C-Taper - lovely sticks, i mean really nice - residuals on 2nd hand value stopped me progressing the order.


rickg said:
Sorry just rechecked.....average 82.45 with a high of 83.1


Some more comparisons: I tidied up some figures and took some of the extremes out of the equation.

Average TM 6 iron:

Swing speed: 79.25 mph
ball speed: 114.75 mph
launch angle: 20.43 degrees
Backspin: 6553.7 rpm
Peak height:36.5 yds
Descent angle: 49.1 degrees
carry: 160.3yds
Total: 169.9 yds

Avg with RS3/regular shaft

Swing speed: 82.45 mph
ball speed: 119.45 mph
launch angle: 18.55 degrees
Backspin: 5426rpm
Peak height:36 yds
Descent angle: 48 degrees
carry: 173.5 yds
Total: 185 yds

I'm no expert but the figures that really stick out for me are:

Swing speed up 3.2 mph
Ball speed up 4.7 mph
Launch angle down 1.88 deg
Back spin down 1127.7 rpm
Carry up 13.2 yds
Total distance up 15.1 yards

looks like the launch angle and the back spin are the key players here......
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JJF69 said:
You do realise if you put the same shaft in the TM more than likely you get the better #'s too? This is a good example of where custom fitting actually works - you didnt have the right setup originally!!! There is no other combination out there that would give you the same #'s improvement on the new setup. Look forward to your feedback from course play as your hitting the ball longer than me with a avg swing speed of less than 4mph!! PS last year at Scott G's indoor monitor i hit a few 6 irons over 210!

I hit Orka's last year with C-Taper - lovely sticks, i mean really nice - residuals on 2nd hand value stopped me progressing the order.
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Especially when you change your clubs as often as you JJF.;)

Free the Lochwinnich 1
 
I wouldn't get too hung up about residual resale values on these sort of clubs.

If you buy brand spanking new custom fit Mizunos or Titleists they will cost you about £800. Depending on specs the Orkas will cost you anywhere between £500-700. After 5 years the Mizzy/Titleists will get you back £150 on the 2nd hand market, the Orkas probably £75-100.

Do the sums, it's a no-brainer ;)
 
scratch said:
If you buy brand spanking new custom fit Mizunos or Titleists they will cost you about £800. Depending on specs the Orkas will cost you anywhere between £500-700. After 5 years the Mizzy/Titleists will get you back £150 on the 2nd hand market, the Orkas probably £75-100.

Do the sums, it's a no-brainer ;)
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Buy Nike? :mmm:
 
rickg said:
yes mate....a miserly 81 mph...
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It doesn't really matter if you think it's miserly or not if it gets the job done.

I was curious because when I had my distances measured my 6i averaged 173 (carry) with a ss of 87-89. That is what I'd expect on course if/when Summer turns up.

If your monitor distances turn out to be accurate we'll be hitting the same distance but you will have more control in theory.
 
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