vig
Tour Winner
Anyone else going?
Fancy meeting for a brew?
Me and Tony N are heading down, sticks in boot (just in case)
Fancy meeting for a brew?
Me and Tony N are heading down, sticks in boot (just in case)
NEC Friday
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TonyN
Money List Winner
Hopefully I'll be there for about 0900hrs. I'll ring you when I surface.
vig
Tour Winner
Traffic permitting about the same. If i make good time I believe there is a services close by I may stop for a brew in
gjbike
Q-School Graduate
Hi Guys
hope you have a better time then I did last year not very good, American Golf had a large stand there selling all old stock not very good at all
hope you have a better time then I did last year not very good, American Golf had a large stand there selling all old stock not very good at all
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Was going but got an offer of a game. Not a hard decision really
vig
Tour Winner
Taking the sticks so if it is crap I may be able to sneak in a game.
There are 90 exhibitors, was there that many last year Graham?
Homer put your gear in the car and head up, you never know
There are 90 exhibitors, was there that many last year Graham?
Homer put your gear in the car and head up, you never know
gjbike
Q-School Graduate
Hi Vig
The numder of exhibitors was about the same but quite a few were selling time shares. I did go to buy a new golf bag but not much choice so came home empty handed, any way hope you have a good day
The numder of exhibitors was about the same but quite a few were selling time shares. I did go to buy a new golf bag but not much choice so came home empty handed, any way hope you have a good day
Yidio
Assistant Pro
I'm gonna go and check it out with a couple of mates. If it's rubbish i'll make the short journey to New St & go to the pub. (Why waste a day off?)
TonyN
Money List Winner
Sticks are packed. As are shoes. Any courses close by?
Cernunnos
Journeyman Pro
wasgoing to go, was going to book advance tickets, then waited for the magazine offer, then completerly forgot, now can't find voucher, so now hence not going... bum.! 
Herbie
Tour Winner
I too fancied going but have more important stuff at home as well as a game of golf to play.
Yidio
Assistant Pro
Blowing an absolute gale here, (15 mins from Birmingham) & been pi$$ing down most of the night.Good luck with a round mate it you decide to play
Yidio
Assistant Pro
Went today,bit of a waste of time if i'm honest.
Unless you're going with the intention of being custom fitted with a new set of clubs it really isn't worth the effort.
Walked in & within 20 seconds i've got some fella on my case with some timeshare bull****. Go away.
Had a wander round & there really isn't that much going on apart from the indoor driving range/custom fitting area. Had a go on a hole-in-one simulation machine,knocked it 30 yards past a 130 yard par 3 with a 9 iron.(He told me there was no wind. Hmmm) They didn't have a wedge so my other 2 shots ended up short. Fancied that break in Portugal,too.
When we went to have a crack at the long drive comp,we were told,"sorry,we need to make some adjustments". People had been missing the net,5 yards infront of them & the ball had been ricocheting around the roof. Apparently they ignored it until a ball hit someone,30 yards away, who was watching something on the stage.
£7.50 instead of £15.00 (thanks to GM) to get in & £15.99 for a dozen Z-URC were the best things about the day. Won't be going again.
Unless you're going with the intention of being custom fitted with a new set of clubs it really isn't worth the effort.
Walked in & within 20 seconds i've got some fella on my case with some timeshare bull****. Go away.
Had a wander round & there really isn't that much going on apart from the indoor driving range/custom fitting area. Had a go on a hole-in-one simulation machine,knocked it 30 yards past a 130 yard par 3 with a 9 iron.(He told me there was no wind. Hmmm) They didn't have a wedge so my other 2 shots ended up short. Fancied that break in Portugal,too.
When we went to have a crack at the long drive comp,we were told,"sorry,we need to make some adjustments". People had been missing the net,5 yards infront of them & the ball had been ricocheting around the roof. Apparently they ignored it until a ball hit someone,30 yards away, who was watching something on the stage.
£7.50 instead of £15.00 (thanks to GM) to get in & £15.99 for a dozen Z-URC were the best things about the day. Won't be going again.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Played today instead of going to the NEC. On reflection may not have been the best choice given the cold wind and my inability to chip or hit a PW. Out tomorrow in a society on a very open and flat track and not looking forward to freezing my bits off with some twice a year hackers.
The NEC is always full of time share hoodlums. Last time I went I was accosted as I walked in and politely declined. After the 4th rep hassled me and I hadn't got 30 yards inside the building my patience snapped and I told him to go away with short jerky movements (or something similar).
Apart from the displays (range, putting etc) and the stage show which can be good at times it is basically a glorified American Golf store. I'd rather get a gig with GM to the next big trade show
The NEC is always full of time share hoodlums. Last time I went I was accosted as I walked in and politely declined. After the 4th rep hassled me and I hadn't got 30 yards inside the building my patience snapped and I told him to go away with short jerky movements (or something similar).
Apart from the displays (range, putting etc) and the stage show which can be good at times it is basically a glorified American Golf store. I'd rather get a gig with GM to the next big trade show
TonyN
Money List Winner
You know what Yidio, I think you were unlucky. As you know I went today (we should of met up) and I met Vig there.
I had a good day, wasn't approached once by any timeshare sellers (I must look poor). Me and Dave were approached within minutes of walking in but by a company called Bespoke Golf asking us if we wanted to try a 78* wedge, YES 78* That was some fun. Clown here even managed to hit it so high it went through the saftey ney guarding the lights and the ball stuck on top. Vig went one better and done it with a driver
I also got a freeby of this company which was a strange grip that was fatter at the bottom than the top, designed to help slicers turn over easily. Tried it on a titleist driver and it was wierd but it did help. He gave me one for my old man, even though they only had a few with them.
Got to hit a load of clubs today, Nikes new irons, Yonex, Various putters and to top it off, as we were testing the snake eye wedges, the guy said they had some on the stand for 25 quid each special price for the show. rrp £89 and they were going for 25 each. They are really good wedges and for that price, I just had to take a 47 and 56 even though I dont need them. They also had drivers for £60 and utility's for £25. BARGAIN.
Trick shot show was really good and we also watched a few celebs playing shankety shank.
Entered loads of comps so will see if anythin comes of them. All in all, a good trip, no complaints from me.
I had a good day, wasn't approached once by any timeshare sellers (I must look poor). Me and Dave were approached within minutes of walking in but by a company called Bespoke Golf asking us if we wanted to try a 78* wedge, YES 78*
That was some fun. Clown here even managed to hit it so high it went through the saftey ney guarding the lights and the ball stuck on top. Vig went one better and done it with a driver I also got a freeby of this company which was a strange grip that was fatter at the bottom than the top, designed to help slicers turn over easily. Tried it on a titleist driver and it was wierd but it did help. He gave me one for my old man, even though they only had a few with them.
Got to hit a load of clubs today, Nikes new irons, Yonex, Various putters and to top it off, as we were testing the snake eye wedges, the guy said they had some on the stand for 25 quid each special price for the show. rrp £89 and they were going for 25 each. They are really good wedges and for that price, I just had to take a 47 and 56 even though I dont need them. They also had drivers for £60 and utility's for £25. BARGAIN.
Trick shot show was really good and we also watched a few celebs playing shankety shank.
Entered loads of comps so will see if anythin comes of them. All in all, a good trip, no complaints from me.
vig
Tour Winner
Only downside for me was the 2.45 drive home, jam after jam. M42, M1, M18, A1
That 78* wedge was something else, if you couldn't play with it you could use it to eat you soup. And in my defence the tee was waaaay too high, I did tell the bloke before I hit it, just glad there was no one watching
Got myself a Zen oracle for practice over the winter.
Those snake eye wedges looked really good and an offer we just couldn't refuse.
I think i've made my mind up on a gps and it will be a sonocaddie V300.
Tony has also got a pic of a new device to replace the two strap system for carry bags. It was impressive and so easy to use, out in the new year.
Didn't get bothered by timeshare or property people but made an observation that none of these stands were manned by hairy arsed blokes.
Also saw some competition for the explanar made by a plumber you really needed to see it.
Hit a few brands that I wouldn't normally and the trick shots were impressive. I took some video but not sure how to upload it
I couldn't find my voucher so paid full whack and £8 to park
That 78* wedge was something else, if you couldn't play with it you could use it to eat you soup. And in my defence the tee was waaaay too high, I did tell the bloke before I hit it, just glad there was no one watching
Got myself a Zen oracle for practice over the winter.
Those snake eye wedges looked really good and an offer we just couldn't refuse.
I think i've made my mind up on a gps and it will be a sonocaddie V300.
Tony has also got a pic of a new device to replace the two strap system for carry bags. It was impressive and so easy to use, out in the new year.
Didn't get bothered by timeshare or property people but made an observation that none of these stands were manned by hairy arsed blokes.
Also saw some competition for the explanar made by a plumber
you really needed to see it.Hit a few brands that I wouldn't normally and the trick shots were impressive. I took some video but not sure how to upload it
I couldn't find my voucher so paid full whack and £8 to park
TonyN
Money List Winner
O yeah I forgot about that wierd bone strap thingy, I will upload pics later, I will end up getting one of those Dave I can see it taking off bigtime.
Took me 2.5 hours to get home, first 30 miles I was restricted to 30MPH
Dilema on the snake eyes, Keep, sell? Snake Eyes
Took me 2.5 hours to get home, first 30 miles I was restricted to 30MPH
Dilema on the snake eyes, Keep, sell? Snake Eyes
vig
Tour Winner
It took me 25 mins to travel 3 miles on the M42,well p!$$£d off.
I too will have the bone thingy when it comes out.
I'm keeping the wedges I think, may change my mind after using them though
I too will have the bone thingy when it comes out.
I'm keeping the wedges I think, may change my mind after using them though
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
Went today, if you want to buy a load of tat or a £2500 trolley then fill your boots......timeshares didn't bother me either but the free bag from some Irish Bank did.....loads of bays to try clubs if you want to queue for a little and the long drive was 'being altered' also when I was there....parking is £8 too......couple of good looking birds though....
Yidio
Assistant Pro
Tony,Vig...glad you missed the timeshare idiots,they were directly infront of you as you walk in. Perhaps you went a different way... What time was the trick show on? I had had enough by 1.30.
That's a quality deal on the Snake eyes wedges,would've had 1 myself if i had come across them. Weren't on the corner by the Taylormade truck were they?
Anyone have a go on the long putt? Didn't see anyone get it within 10 feet.
That's a quality deal on the Snake eyes wedges,would've had 1 myself if i had come across them. Weren't on the corner by the Taylormade truck were they?
Anyone have a go on the long putt? Didn't see anyone get it within 10 feet.
