Phillip Alexander Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 :tsg_smilie_confused: Well guys, besides being an incurable HO, why do we have this honeymoon period with our new clubs. You know what I mean. We buy the new driver and suddenly we are twenty yards longer than Tiger, dead straight. The first four to six weeks is fantastic, then of course, the damm thing starts to lose direction and distance. The same can be said for irons, wedges and putters. Do we tinker with the newies to get them just right or do we get newer newies?? This doesn't just apply to the hackers, if your a touring pro, it may even be worse. A number of times I have read of a touring pro using four different putters (one for each day) and winning the tournament. I would welcome the opinions of others on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Golf is a game played between the 6 inches of your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Golf is a game played between the 6 inches of your head. I have to agree, It has somthing to do with your mind, I get it all the time and your lucky if it lasts 4-6 weeks, Mine wears off in about half that time. I always hit new drivers straighter but not longer yet with new irons and wedges I never get the honeymoon period, it actually takes me time to get adjusted to the new specs, weight, flex, etc.. of the new club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 We truly are a nutty breed, think about it, we always talk about the cosmetic appeal of iron heads or the set-up of a driver head or the cool paint job on a $350 shaft. The reality is, Pro's hate to switch equipment for the exact reasons mentioned above. How long did Tiger play a steel rod in his driver before he reluctently switched to graphite? This is our hobby, that's why we buy a $500 driver then in one day think about tearing it apart and screwing it up with mods. You can't tell me that heating a head and removing the factory seal doesn't effect the overall playability of the club, seriously! If it wasn't for high quality club techs like Joe and Chip who probably do make it better we would muck it up every single time. Here's to us fellas, more more more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migoi Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 :tsg_The first four to six weeks is fantastic, then of course, the damm thing starts to lose direction and distance. I would welcome the opinions of others on this subject. I am currently getting the best accuracy/distance combination ever with my current driver set up, and the honeymoon period has long since gone. But I am still looking and experimenting for that holy grail of that one extra yard that splits the middle of every fairway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted March 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 :tsg_smilie_wah: We're all very very sick, but hey would we have it any other way??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thehardway Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 :tsg_smilie_confused: The first four to six weeks is fantastic, then of course, the damm thing starts to lose direction and distance. The same can be said for irons, wedges and putters. Do we tinker with the newies to get them just right or do we get newer newies?? "Honeymoon" is a misnomer; it's more about dating than marriage. On first dates I'd be witty, charming and considerate and the girl would respond enthusiastically. After a month I'd revert to my grouchy, selfish and inconsiderate norm and she'd cool off toward me and my 'club' would lose distance and direction. The minute I thought I knew what I was doing I'd take her for granted and the honeymoon would be over. I knew tinkering with the relationship only involved going back to the way I was on the first date but I was no longer inspired to do that and without inspiration it was too much work so I'd find a newer newie. I've come to believe I need a woman (or club) so beautiful and desirable I'd always be inspired to be at my best. Shallow? Yes, but so are my divots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypro Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 We do it with clubs because it's so easy to do. We CAN do it. There have been many, many times I'd have loved to trade in my wife for a newer, sleeker, longer model. But it would ruin me financially. Doing the same with a golf club won't ruin me. Club "ho-ing" acts as a substitute for the real trading / swapping we'd like to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thehardway Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 We do it with clubs because it's so easy to do. We CAN do it. There have been many, many times I'd have loved to trade in my wife for a newer, sleeker, longer model. But it would ruin me financially. Doing the same with a golf club won't ruin me.Club "ho-ing" acts as a substitute for the real trading / swapping we'd like to do. Golfer 1 - "I just got a new set of clubs for my wife." Golfer 2 - "Wow, that's a great trade!" Yes, trading up is risk free with clubs, but the honeymoon period is different since, by definition, they are new clubs. My dating analogy suggested it would be better to rediscover the swing you successfully used with the new club rather than revert to familiar swing patterns. For me, I get more aggressive as I become familiar with a driver and long (240 yards) and straight becomes short and twisted. But I find it;s best to treat women like fine tour or prototype putters. Grip them gently, use slow smooth strokes, keep them well oiled and snug in the best putter covers, then dump them on eBay when they make you miss consecutive 4 footers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_sam Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 (edited) I can't say I've yet to experiance such a thing. I'm not too picky with the clubs I choose. If it works well and looks okay, it's in the bag. For the driver, which I'll be looking into for something new, it's all about the longest one there is because for me accuaracy is usually not a big concern. For me the process is easy, for others though, they play well with more specific considerations, and may experience this "honeymoon" effect. Edited March 19, 2006 by sly_sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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