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FTF: Are you Team Scotty or Team Bettinardi?
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In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz. Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.
Team Scotty vs. Team Betti
One of golf equipment’s eternal debates: Are you a Scotty Cameron loyalist or a Bettinardi enthusiast? The two biggest names in premium putter manufacturing each have their own cult followings with their own rationales for devotion. Both brands produce phenomenal flatsticks. But where do your loyalties lies?
Talk it out, find brothers-in-arms in this thread.
Display your divot tool
User TheSean beings this thread facetiously: “I need to up my divot tool game for ultra low scores. What are y’all gaming?” Now, TheSean is right to identify the strong correlation between a a sweet divot-repairing device and birdies galore because, as we all know, the subconscious mind will compel a player to hit more greens so that he makes more ball marks and thus needs to show off the tool more often… But really, some awesome tools in this thread.
Check them out: And while you’re at it, ponder why we don’t call them “ball mark tools.”
Wearing out forged irons
User Bigmean poses the question: “For you guys that wear out the faces of forged sets…how many freaking balls do you hit?” Great question. We’ve all seen the photos of Tiger’s iron from 2005. How many thousands of balls does it take to get to that point (admittedly with more varied distribution than the Striped One, most likely)?
Stolen club odyssey (not to be confused with “stolen club: Odyssey”) and disenchantment with the game
User UTkochster leads off a long-read of a forum post with how having his clubs stolen from the trunk of his car (understandably) derailed his hard-won progress as a golfer. The club theft inspired/coincided with a general disenchantment with the game for the American expat living in the UK, as the elite world of membership in private clubs irked him.
His points are worth considering, and the responses worth reading, because they are representative of what industry consultants have been saying: The perception of exclusivity (even though rounds at private clubs make up only a small portion of annual rounds played) hurts the game.
See the full story and read the replies.
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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.
- RELATED: ‘There were a number of red flags’ – Ludvig Aberg reveals why he turned down multiple LIV offers
One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:
“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.
Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”
And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
- otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
- konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.
Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/9/24): Titleist TSR 9-wood
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Titleist TSR 9-wood.
From the seller: (@RHenderson): “Titleist TSR 9 Wood, Like new. Mint, Custom ordered from Titleist and received it Friday, played 1 round & only hit 4 balls with it, it does not fit my gaping so my loss your gain. Hzrdus Riptide CB 60 Stiff $200.00 Will sell just the head & cover for $175.00.“
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Titleist TSR 9-wood
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/27/24): Miura TC-201 irons
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of Miura TC-201 irons
From the seller: (@Vinny Nguyen): “Miura TC 201 5-PW w/ Modus 105X Black shafts. Half inch short of standard, 2 flat, standard loft. $825.“
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Miura TC-201 irons
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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tlmck
Sep 26, 2016 at 4:43 am
Queen Bee 6 for me.
Randy
Sep 23, 2016 at 8:10 pm
One word PIRETTI!!!!
Brandon
Sep 23, 2016 at 1:37 pm
Many other great putter makers out there as well. I rolling a custom tp mills right now. Bought on ebay for $200.00 its a anser 4/ newport 2.5 or 1.5 style with a welded flow neck. I was looking this similar putter style on the bay found the tp mills and it was only 20 minutes from my house. also already had my initials on the toe and Mills spelled his name with two upside down 7 7 for the LL in mills and 7-7 is my birthday. Crazy the chances of that. Stars were aligned in my favor that day. Byron Morgan putter company in California also making awesome putters. You can order a German stainless steel probably 1/6 the price of a Cameron. And lets not forget Tad Moore knows a thing or two about milled putters. Karsten Solheim started it but Scotty real did make the designs alot more precise. Dont like the milled ping putters ping has out today grips always come crooked and just seems to be a lack of quality control. Ping should invest in a more custom putter part to there factory probably sell alot more of them.
Ty Webb
Sep 23, 2016 at 11:24 am
Neither!!! Unless they’re tour grade, store bought are crap!
KoreanSlumLord
Sep 23, 2016 at 10:26 am
Been on both Team Bettinardi and Scotty at one time or another. But now Im back on Team Wilson 8802 for the last 5 years, putting is best it’s ever been. Clean, elegant lines, with amazing feel. The putter will tell you if you can roll the rock. Catch it!
RAT
Sep 23, 2016 at 7:11 pm
I’m also one who has both but I not use the 8802 it’s far better than either of the others !! Try one you will switch. The balance ,feel and distance with less swing effort is something the others can’t match. Consider , it goes farther with less effort and has a much better feel.
The Whammer
Sep 24, 2016 at 4:47 pm
If your path is straight-back to straight-through, none of this 8802 stuff applies to you.
Dolph Lundgrenade
Sep 23, 2016 at 10:07 am
Bettinardi for me. But, I’m just interested in creative putter design, effect or not. What i game and what I like to window shop or oggle at are two different things. I game a Bettinardi now but could use a Low Tide or even some new Odyssey designs as well. Scotty is a cult thing now and his designs are lame.
Tom
Sep 23, 2016 at 10:38 am
Agreed