chiromikey

Just posted in the IDBL thread!

When the ID-BLs first arrived, I was disappointed. They were bigger than I expected, nearly identical in size to my 302s, except they looked larger because they were satin instead of dark copper. Obviously, they're not really that big but since I've been playing raw or dark colored irons, everything shiny is going to appear to be overweight. However, after just one practice session and one round, these are already in the bag. I'm coming off two sub par rounds with my Yururis but Im more excited about what I'm seeing with the PRGRs. The best way to describe these is 302s with much less offset and better turf interaction. Feel, they are fantastic...and I'd venture with the same shaft, every bit as soft as the Epons. The term "point and shoot" gets thrown around but this is the only iron that I've ever used that I would say deserves that acknowledgment. I'm so enamored on how straight these are that I haven't even tried tow work them yet. It's been said (and I agree) that the straight shot is the hardest shot to hit in golf but these turn that notion on it's head! I'll be spending a lot of time with these...at least until I find a blade with as little or less offset!!!

Opened up the mail today and look what Kurt surprised me with...and for no good reason I might add! This going to be a fun project, just have to figure out what to put it in. I really want to put this in my Zen but she does me so good I don't want to mess with her. Maybe I'll look for a retro looking blade to go with this. Thanks brotha and I'll figure out a way to pay it forward!

Offset is so hard to really see from pictures but the only wedge I recall that really stood out with regards to onset was the George Spirits wedges. What are your recommendations for wedges with onset? The best wedge I've ever played was the old Titleist ELK and it did have onset. Btw, good read regarding offset, thanks. I agree with everything said...and would say the downside category probably fits me best. I draw everything with any noticable amount of offset. After a recent thread here, I built a set of PRGR ID-BLs and built them much flatter than standard and finally found out what it's like to hit a straight ball. Yes, I know there's offset, but it's minimal at best. I'm wondering if I tried zero offset if I wouldn't have to go extra flat to get that straight ball flight.

I hate to derail this thread, but what would be the performance benefits in your opinion? (I do concede that there probably are benefits for most people but for my swing I'm finding that the less offset the more accurate)

Hmmm...and they can be ordered with zero offset?

Can we even order the 5005's in the custom shop? If so, that would be my choice...

I found those ferrules on ebay. They're a red marble like finish...pretty cool!

I think ping set the original stage for copper...and well, for many things golf.

I wondered if anyone else was going to put Monacos in a copper head!

ST + distance! Isn't that why you bought a hi-cor head in the first place? Play it safe in a regular head if you feel the need.

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I've been through a lot of 5w's and that old Yamiha is my gamer. You're not lying by saying it's one of the best!

You're right, they were great shafts. Iirc, the only thing I didn't like was that they were heavy compared to the same flex Ctpr.

Lmao Stew!!! Carlo, send me done of those green tea and strawberry shortcake ones!! (But wait until summer is over or they'll be a mess!)

Having some coppers and raw/black irons already, I'm really digging the satin boron. Any idea if these finishes will change the feel in any way?

Curious...does nowon make midsize?

That was from my buddy here in AZ. ;)Btw, my avatar is my 5w...

Just found out my guy is going through some restructuring so he's temporarily down...but yes, he is definitely the best!!!

Yep, in the states Bridgestone is now advertising that as of this year their balls are completely manufactured in the U.S.

Not many like them but nothing is softer than Winn Excels.

So I took my own advice on snacking yesterday and I reminded myself how significant a role eating properly really is. I had been stagnant for most of the summer, not getting into any good rounds. I kept blaming it on not getting as much practice as I needed until I realized that all of my rounds lately were purely recreational and I was always eating lunch at the turn. So this time I decided to skip the big meal and continue snacking on my cashews and craisins and sipping water/Gatoraid. I pulled in at the turn at 1 under playing steady. Nothing spectacular but in my typical range. As I had hoped, I didn't hit that wall around 12/13 like I had been where my physical and mental game had been falling off lately. I was able to maintain my concentration and come in posting 3 under on the back 9! I just wanted to share how amazing the difference is that this method makes for me (and maybe a little passive bragging since it's been so long since I've gone low). I'd like to hear if others besides nob and myself can see any difference in there game by managing food/drink better during their rounds.

Have some Fourteens coming, replaced some Marus that I should never have sold, and found an old Titleist Elk in good shape.

Dayum! Why do these come up right after I buy 6 other wedges!

why are you still here??? DO IT!