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[chickenpotpie]

As my buddy odshot pointed out, it has been awhile since I updated my WITB, so here goes.  As you can see from the pictures, it's not like we can play now anyway, so I had some time on my hands to snap some pics.

Current setup:

Driver:  Ping Anser 9.5 driver, with stock 'ahina 70-X shaft
Fairway Wood:  TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2 Tour, 14.5 degree (with 'ahina shaft, I think....TBD)
Hybrid: TaylorMade '11 Rescue, 18.5 degree, with Miyazaki C Kua shaft
Irons: TaylorMade Rocketbladez (standard), 4-AW, with KBS Tour shafts, 6.0 flex
Sand Wedge:  TaylorMade 54 degree xFT wedge, with custom grind done by Chris Darakdjian at Pure Impact Golf Studio
Lob Wedge:  Taylor Made 60 degree ATV wedge (may be swapping this for a Rocketbladez L wedge)
Putter:  Something Bettinardi....pictured is 3713, a super long neck HMM.  I rotate this one in and out with the others listed in the next post.
Bag:  2012 Bettinardi stand bag by Sun Mountain
Covers:  Seamus golf (love these...looking to pick up a couple others at some point)

Love this setup. Last year, I had played the i20 driver and irons.  I just recently dropped the driver, after seeing what a monster the Anser was on two different launch monitors.  It sets up very similarly (for me) to the i20, so it was kind of a no brainer to switch.  As for the irons, well, we know what a legend these Rocketbladez are becoming already on the forums.  They work for me.  YMMV.  I really enjoy hitting these clubs, especially the 4-iron.  With my i20's I struggled at the top end of the bag to get the right distances, but I see that the Bladez will solve that issue for me.  And with the KBS Tours, they are awesome!!  I had to swap out the Rocketfuel shafts because they were just too light.  BUT, for those who like a lighter iron shaft, don't sleep on those.  The Rocketfuel shaft is a damn good shaft performance-wise.  I get very similar numbers with the KBS Tours, as I got with the Rocketfuel shafts, but I can feel the KBS's a lot better.  If you like heavier shafts, the Rocketfuel shafts are probably not for you.

Putters coming next.

[chickenpotpie]

Here's what's currently in the stable.  I've winnowed a few out that I used to have, but I can't bring myself to sell these for one reason or another.  Most of these get bag time here and there, though I tend to stick with the HMM's and the 3/4 JAM for the most part.  I just got the flow Kool Aid BB-8, so it hasn't had its maiden voyage yet.

Long Neck Kool Aid BB-1






Rainbow DASS BB-8





DASS Flow HMM





Carbon BB-0 with anodized aluminum insert





3/4 JAM





Stubby plumbers neck Kool Aid BB-8





Flow neck Kool Aid BB-8

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[scratchswinger]

Sick putters for sure- thank you for sharing

[chickenpotpie]

scratchswinger, on 07 January 2013 - 02:16 PM, said:

Sick putters for sure- thank you for sharing

Thanks, I think I might have to add a GoLo at some point.  The one I had (that I just sold) was awesome looking, but the wrong length/weight for me.

[dutxdeanster]

Love the putters!  Looks cold there...

[Coy M]

Why don't you clean your "blades" haha. Nice collection you got there.

[mdb0103]

Dude, where did you get that Lions head cover?!

[chickenpotpie]

mdb0103, on 07 January 2013 - 03:27 PM, said:

Dude, where did you get that Lions head cover?!

Bettinardi.  They did all the NFL teams and a handful of MLB teams.  No Detroit Tigers though.

[nibbos]

That 3/4 JAM is disgustingly nice!

[fore_life]

Damnit those putter! The stubby is t*ts!!!

[chickenpotpie]

nibbos, on 09 January 2013 - 08:44 AM, said:

That 3/4 JAM is disgustingly nice!

fore_life, on 09 January 2013 - 10:04 PM, said:

Damnit those putter! The stubby is t*ts!!!

Thanks!  The 3/4 JAM is money....shot my first under par round with that one.  I can't putt worth a crap with the stubby....

[SoonerChris]

I still want that DASS flow HMM.....

Nice stuff here.

[Zach Heusser]

Great Collection!

[krsgolf]

Those are some sick putters.  That last one "Kool Aid" is sweet.  How do the faces of these putters feel?  I've only hit one Bettinardi in my life and the face felt pretty hard.

[odshot68]

About time you did this M.  Great collection of putters.  That flowneck BB-8 Kool Aid is my favorite.  I'm sure you have more that you haven't even posted.   i thought you had a Machine as well and were trying different builders.  Curious how the Betti's compare to others. I surprised you still have that hybrid.  Hope we can get a round in this year.  Big fan of custom headcovers too!

[enis750]

What on earth is on ur driver ?
Sick bag, putters are the (.)(.)'s

[chickenpotpie]

enis750, on 10 March 2013 - 04:39 PM, said:

What on earth is on ur driver ?
Sick bag, putters are the (.)(.)'s

That is a True Aim decal.  For me, the alignment aids on drivers mess with my eyes, and it has really helped to focus my attention on which way the face is pointing.

I do need to update my bag.  No longer have the yellow bag, but rather a lime green/gray/white bag.  Also have the putter in my avatar that needs to go in there.

[Chilli9880]

CPP, great bag and a great collection of putters. I never really got into Bettinardi putters but those really are beautiful! Do you do all that custom painting on them or is that Bettinardi?

[Brando5105]

Amazing Bag... I love all the Bettinardi's!!! I would love that BB1 Kool aid putter in my purple Ping hoofer bag

[odshot68]

CPP, are Betti's a better investment than the stock market or gold?

[chickenpotpie]

Chilli9880, on 12 March 2013 - 09:56 AM, said:

CPP, great bag and a great collection of putters. I never really got into Bettinardi putters but those really are beautiful! Do you do all that custom painting on them or is that Bettinardi?

They do that work.  I've requested most of the color schemes in the putters I have.

Brando5105, on 12 March 2013 - 12:00 PM, said:

Amazing Bag... I love all the Bettinardi's!!! I would love that BB1 Kool aid putter in my purple Ping hoofer bag

Thanks!

odshot68, on 12 March 2013 - 12:05 PM, said:

CPP, are Betti's a better investment than the stock market or gold?

No.  I've learned quickly that these are not investments, though some hold more value better than others.  Gold is a way better investment.