It’s winter in the northern hemisphere so why not be geeked up on golf? It’s that time of year to be thinking about what awaits us in the year to come. Maybe 2008 is the year for my first my hole-in-one (I should mention I’ve played well over 3,000 par threes and patiently await my first ace). Or maybe it will present my first round under 70 since my glorious 67 at Lake Arbor back in 1995. Time will tell. In the meantime, you can check out my weapons of choice for the upcoming year. I’ll be showcasing these sticks in The Putter Jan 3-6.
Driver
- Titleist 905R
- Aldila NV Green S-65 Shaft
- In my bag since Dec 2007
- Paid $99 at Roger Dunn (still have 60 days to exchange if I so chose to do so)
- Comment: I had to replace my Callaway 454 (still in the garage) and for $99 bucks I couldn’t pass this one up.
3 Wood
- Callaway Big Bertha (2004)
- Aldila NV Green S-75 Shaft
- In my bag since fall 2005
- Comment: This has been my go-to club for quite some time. I don’t for see replacing this one for a while.
Hybrid
- Ben Hogan 2i (19 degrees)
- Steel Stiff Shaft
- I have the old version, not the new Ti CFT
- In my bag since spring 2004
- Comment: I got this before playing Pebble Beach in ’04. I like it but I’m not in love with it. In fact, I tried the Sonertec for a few weeks but returned it.
Irons
- KZG Forged Evolution (3 ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú PW)
- In my bag since Dec 2006
- Comment: These replaced my Cleveland TA1s. This is a progressive set of mid-sized forged blades. I’m a big fan of these although it took a little time to get used to the relatively larger heads. They’re very similar to the Mizuno progressive irons. In fact, rumor is they’re made in the same factory.
Wedges
Taylor Made Rac Satin 54- Ebay purchase that I didn’t expect to win (got it for $35 or $40)
- Re-griped with pink decade grip
- In my bag since summer 2007
- Comment: I’ve liked my decision to move from my 3 wedge system (52, 56, 60) to the two wedge system (54 and 60). I’ve had to hone in my half and ?Ǭæ wedge shots to make up for the gap in distance.
- Titleist Black Nickel 60 degree wedge
- In my bag since 2003 (with a few exceptions)
- Comment: This club is probably something I’ll replace soon. It’s been a great club but the groves are worn down.
Putter
- Titleist Scotty Cameron Studio 5
- In my bag since the winter of 2004
- Re-griped with a USA grip in Dec 2006 before playing in my first Putter at Rye.
- Comment: This is my black pearl beauty. She could be the putter for me for quite some time. Who knows though, Scotty Cameron keeps coming out with great stuff- I really like the new Circa 62 putters.
