Picked up my new shiney's today

[Odvan]

Went and collected my fitted Mizuno JPX800HD's this evening and quickly scarpered off to the range to play 100 balls.

Happily, first impressions were the same as in the shop, lovely weight to it and looked welcoming upon address. Only downside was being able to see the back of the cavity on the short irons but once I stopped looking at it, it was fine .

Shaft's are 0.5in longer than standard and my first thought was would I adjust naturally with the club in my hand. Took the wedge first, knowing at w/e I was hitting it 105 with my 17yr old wedge. Was delighted to hit it 115yds and then repeated consistently.

experienced similar for most the irons, in particular the 4iron which I hit like a gem with my first ball. I continued to strike it well and it was more pleasing with this as this is a club I've never really liked to hit. But, could I hit the 5iron.... Everything I hit was a mess, couldn't even muster 170 when I did manage to get it straight. Weird, but it just gives me greater desire to get it right.

Am now thinking about a lesson or two - if anyone can recommend a pro in or around the Bolton/Bury area I'd appreciate it. I read somewhere that the pro at Chilli-Dip in Horwich is good...but will happily drive further afield (or need, nearer).

 

[karlcole]

Hi mate chilli dip is gleaming of lessons I've got a lesson down there tomorrow with phil newnes didn't know youn were form round bolton? Where do you play?

 

[Chris1980]

Went and collected my fitted Mizuno JPX800HD's this evening and quickly scarpered off to the range to play 100 balls.

Happily, first impressions were the same as in the shop, lovely weight to it and looked welcoming upon address. Only downside was being able to see the back of the cavity on the short irons but once I stopped looking at it, it was fine .

Shaft's are 0.5in longer than standard and my first thought was would I adjust naturally with the club in my hand. Took the wedge first, knowing at w/e I was hitting it 105 with my 17yr old wedge. Was delighted to hit it 115yds and then repeated consistently.

experienced similar for most the irons, in particular the 4iron which I hit like a gem with my first ball. I continued to strike it well and it was more pleasing with this as this is a club I've never really liked to hit. But, could I hit the 5iron.... Everything I hit was a mess, couldn't even muster 170 when I did manage to get it straight. Weird, but it just gives me greater desire to get it right.

Am now thinking about a lesson or two - if anyone can recommend a pro in or around the Bolton/Bury area I'd appreciate it. I read somewhere that the pro at Chilli-Dip in Horwich is good...but will happily drive further afield (or need, nearer).

Good luck with your new clubs! Got new ones last week myself! Any pics as according to forum if no evidence it hasnt happened.😛

 

[Odvan]

Hi mate chilli dip is gleaming of lessons I've got a lesson down there tomorrow with phil newnes didn't know youn were form round bolton? Where do you play?

In short, I don't. I've hit more balls in the last month than I have in the last 3 years. Played Harwood about 3 weeks ago on mi tod and have done 27 holes at Formby's par 3 course. Go to Regent Park range a lot at the mo. Was a Great Lever lad originally, now live in Bury.

 

[Odvan]

Good luck with your new clubs! Got new ones last week myself! Any pics as according to forum if no evidence it hasnt happened.

Dont wanna upset the locals so here's the nasty 5i. I think the offending ball marks can still be made out. If they can I'm still a n00b so no embarrassment caused...

hopefully it's worked.

 

[karlcole]

In short, I don't. I've hit more balls in the last month than I have in the last 3 years. Played Harwood about 3 weeks ago on mi tod and have done 27 holes at Formby's par 3 course. Go to Regent Park range a lot at the mo. Was a Great Lever lad originally, now live in Bury.

Just joins great lever myself have u seen the new offer on membership they have?? Chilli dips a good course too mate! Keep in touch if your ever short of a playing partner? What do you play off?

 

[Odvan]

How mad. I used to go look for balls when I was a kid on G/L and flog em for extra pocket money! I still to this day have never played it, nearest I got was Royal Brackley in Little Hulton . Don't play off anything but reckon I'd be 20 at best currently.

 

[karlcole]

Haha small world mate like I said it you ever fancy a knock let me know I'm probs around a 25 hcp

 

[tugglesf239]

I will second a recommendation for Phil at Chilli dip.

Great pro who can articulate exactly what you are doing wrong and help you to fix it

 

[Odvan]

Be careful what you wish for Carl!

 

[karlcole]

Be careful what you wish for Carl!

Haha whys that mate?

 

[Odvan]

I could be the local loon from nearby K3 .

just looked up the membership online, seems dear to me as I can't imagine getting out 30 times in the year as it stands. The weekday membership would be appealing at a lesser price but £585 is dear for g/l. Or maybe I just don't know the going rate...

either way, I may take you up on that offer as I've always wanted to play there.

 

[karlcole]

That as not been updated mate its £500 for 7 day membership and £300 for 5 day now mate seem to be doing it up too course in good nick these days! Off to chilli dip for a lesson tomorrow ill let you know how phil is for lessons but I got 3 hr ones for £105

 

[Odvan]

Karl, you need to clear some of ya messages from ya inbox. Won't let you accept a pm.

 

[karlcole]

Karl, you need to clear some of ya messages from ya inbox. Won't let you accept a pm.

Done mate

 

[mat100p]

How mad. I used to go look for balls when I was a kid on G/L and flog em for extra pocket money! I still to this day have never played it, nearest I got was Royal Brackley in Little Hulton . Don't play off anything but reckon I'd be 20 at best currently.

Hi I'm also an ex great lever member. Did about 15 years managed a couple of board comps too. Now at hart common westhoughton pro very good other too..

 

[karlcole]

Hi I'm also an ex great lever member. Did about 15 years managed a couple of board comps too. Now at hart common westhoughton pro very good other too..

Your right mate hart common is brilliant the course is always in fantastic shape!! I'd of joined there but just bought a house so money was a bit tight and h.i.d wasn't to keen on the more expensive membership at hart common defo a great course though!

 

[Alex1975]

Never his the HDs but I here they are LONG!

 

[Jack_bfc]

Chilli Dip. Had to google it and its douglas valley..

never heard it called chili dip before. Used to play it a good few years ago.

Drive past on the M61 every single day. Might drop in and have a knock..

 

[Odvan]

Chilli Dip. Had to google it and its douglas valley..

never heard it called chili dip before. Used to play it a good few years ago.

Drive past on the M61 every single day. Might drop in and have a knock..

Clubs in boot. Gonna visit on the way home from work.