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What’s your favorite Scotty Cameron putter ever?
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Your favorite Scotty Cameron…ever!
Simple enough question. Numerous possibilities. Plenty of passion. An excellent thread in theory turns out very well in practice as mattd1206 asks for WRXers favorite Scotty Cameron models. Check it out if you’re a sucker for Scotty.
Forged + forgiveness + beauty?
Different golfers. Different handicaps. Different wants and needs in a golf club. Mfm22 is looking for a forged iron that offers a measure of forgiveness and is aesthetically pleasing? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and forgiveness in a forged iron is highly subjective, so this is an interesting thread to peruse.
How common is using fewer than 14 clubs?
14 clubs. If you were just coming to the game of golf, you’d think that was a lot, wouldn’t you? How many weapons could you get by with if you had to? Five? Six? Spartan6910 poses the question to the forum faithful: Do any of you carry fewer than 14 clubs (and why)?
Jack Nicklaus’ Rolex
(Photo credit: Hodinkee)
Fantastic stuff here as the Golden Bear tells the story of a Rolex (the only watch he’s ever owned!) that he’s worn since the 1960s. Ebrasmus21 spotted the video on Hodinkee and shared it with the community. An absolute must watch, and the forum chatter is top-notch as well.
Peeping PGA Tour tax documents
Ever wondered what the PGA Tour’s (non-profit organization that it is) Form 990 looks like? Ebrasmus21 (again!) dug it up. And while the form itself is interesting, it’s the five pages of hot takes from GolfWRX members that are worth your time. Interesting stuff.
Equipment
I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react
In our forums, our members have been reacting to a post from ‘GolferTodd’ who has turned their apartment living room into a driving range stall. ‘GolferTodd’ produced the following photo in our forums with the caption:
“To the exclusion of furniture. Bachelor life.”
And our members have been reacting to the post in our forums.
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.
- MtlJeff: “This is amazing……When i was 28 i lived in an apartment that had my winter tires in the kitchen, i only had one plate and 1 set of knives and forks, and i cooked pasta in a witches cauldron from 1835. And i still convinced a woman to marry me. So i am all for this. In fact this is way better than what i had to offer.”
- TiScape: “Love it Todd. Go Dodgers!!”
- imkirby34: “Based on the view out the window, it looks like you’re on the first floor, which is probably a good thing because I’d hate to live below you, even if you have an extremely shallow AoA. Haha.”
In our forums, our members have been discussing classic irons. WRXer ‘DonaldDunes’ has caught the vintage club bug, and wants to know other members’ favorite iron models that “have stood the test of time or were the top performers for their day.”
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.
- Maine Golfer: “I love a lot of clubs but ’69 Wilson Staff’s are an all time favorite. Easy to hit in relative terms and they look amazing.”
- Wilsonian: “No surprise from me, but the Wilson K-28 irons, specifically blades with the glide thru sole. I grew up playing Ram clubs, but got away from them as I got older. My return to vintage was with the Wilsons, and my first set of hickories were the Wilson Plus Success irons. You’ll try a lot of sets, but I think it’s a matter of what feels best in your hands, specifically your 7 iron which is the best indicator imo.”
- Hawkeye777: “Hogan Redlines. Macgregor Nicklaus Muirfield 20th. Wilson Staff Tour Blade. Those are mine, don’t play any of them these days (no real reason to) and didn’t really “collect” them. The Wilsons I played with for years.”
In our forums, our members have been discussing how much wear is too much wear when purchasing used irons. WRXer ‘con_mon2’ is interested in a used set of iron and kicks off the thread, asking:
“Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this! How much wear are you comfortable with?
I found a set of irons on eBay that I am very interested in buying, but they have a bit more wear than I’m comfortable with. I have attached a few pictures showing especially the wear on the sweet spot on the PW and 9 iron. Maybe you can convince me that I’m being too picky and I should just buy them? Or maybe I should be concerned about the wear? I’m not really sure. They are Ping i230s which came out in 2022 so they aren’t that old. And the seller had this to say about the condition: ‘Good: Normal wear for their age. Excellent playing condition but they have cosmetic wear on faces and soles. Sweetspot wear is visible.’
Beyond the cosmetic, I’d really like to know this: At what point do you start to worry about the grooves being so worn that they have a substantial effect on the shots you’re hitting?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts in response.
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.
- rsballer10: “The term you are looking for is “browning” and these irons have some of that going on. They are completely playable, but I’d say they’ve reached their half-life.”
- Nessism: “Those heads are stainless steel. The “browning” that some people reference, is really the yellow shade of the nickel layer under the chrome. When forged carbon steel heads wear through the chrome, the “brown” is RUST. These heads will never rust. People applaud the old Ping irons as being “indestructible”. Those heads had no chrome. These heads, even if the chrome is beginning to wear through, on one head, are miles more durable than the older unplated “indestructible” Ping’s. And even further ahead of any forged club.”
- phizzy30: “Hard pass for me. I would rather get a new set of DTC irons and would be glad to spend the extra couple to few hundred.”
Entire Thread: “When buying used irons: How much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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JuNiOR
Sep 30, 2017 at 7:06 pm
Ping Anser Ping Golf Clubs Scottsdale
Justin
Sep 28, 2017 at 5:47 pm
SC putters are a joke. I prefer my bettinardi any day of the week.
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:03 am
Lick my scotty geerheads
Johnny
Sep 24, 2017 at 3:38 pm
I hate looking at Scotty putters cause they are just bling for suckers who think more expensive is better performance. It’s only for status show and copying the pros who they love.
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:58 pm
I just love the Scottys with all those paint-filled lil’ holes and the big bright circles too. Soooo cooool
Tom54
Sep 22, 2017 at 6:51 pm
I hear all the time about Scotty Cameron putters nothing more than copies of Ping Anser model. That may be true but Ping putters I believe haven’t been up to standards since years ago. I currently have 2 Newports one being a Buttonback which I have always wanted and got one a year ago. Ping putters no longer have that clean look. Scotty Camerons although pricy hopefully will stay true to the classic look just like Jacks Rolex
X-out
Sep 23, 2017 at 9:45 am
Yes, the ‘look’ of a putter is paramount. Personally, I still use the Titleist Bullseye putter and you can’t get any more basic than that. Since my impact point is consistent, I don’t need the superfluous heel-toe weighting.
If you need a heel-toe weighted putter that indicates you have a sloppy impact point, e.i. you are clumsy and no amount of fancy putter design will rescue you from your sloppiness…. not even a Scotty…. which is more for show than performance.
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm
“…that clean look….”? What about all that silly comical engraving all over the Scotty sole and back and painted in multi-colors? That’s gotta be done for childish clowns who want to show off their new garish status toy.
obdumdum
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:16 pm
OB is a foolish girl
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:56 pm
You are gender confused tranny.
M SmizzYo
Sep 22, 2017 at 6:30 pm
I got a LH circa 62 34″…. it’s ok but I like my My Day more
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:05 am
You like yer putter an clubs cause u don’t have a woman.
Justin
Sep 28, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Circa 62??? What a joke
o.b.
Sep 22, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Scintillating discussion on the main forum re forged + forgiveness + beauty. It’s so insightful and erudite by people whose expertise is exceptional.
o.b.
Sep 22, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Everybody loves Jack and his Rolex. Both are winners!
X-out
Sep 22, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Re “interesting thread to peruse” on forged irons. Here is the essence of the highly informative discourse:
• Old or New – I’m using Mizuno MX 23’s & honestly they are hard to beat –
Feel wise they are good – I’m sure there is better but the forgiving part of the equation is important
• I really don’t want anything larger than the 23’s .. Feel / sound is very important for me
dull thud / soft marshmallow is my preferred
• 2011 callaway legacy black… why on earth they never made these for the US market it beyind me … they have very little offset, plenty of bounce and they are ENDO forged … marshmellows galore
• I can’t remember the exact size of the 23, but the Srixon 545 is a pretty legit contender. Little bigger, but very little offset.
• I was going to suggest Srixon 545 (slight bias) or Callaway Apex. Ap2 can get thrown in there, too.
• Epon
• Nike 2014 Pro Combo’s
• AP2’s
• Love my AP2s. Can’t believe how forgiving they are when I don’t hit it pure.
• Never played the MX23’s but have played numerous other Mizuno blade models – 23’s are supposedly great clubs from past reviews!
• I tried ap1’s a while ago good distance , feel eh! but they are cast , Srixons that I have tried have pretty wide soles .
The mizuno 850’s do seem like the best / closest [ from 23’s ] but that boron ??
• 850 forged are beautiful in the bag. Honestly i get complimented on them on a lot when i play with different guys. They look even better with a few dings
Also quite forgiving. Longer than normal blade length and i hit them higher than i thought i would
• MP55. JDM only but they can be purchased via a the interwebs.
• I’ve played the MX23s, then the MX300’s and now have the MPH5’s in the bag. They may fit the bill for you.
• I am like a broken clock.
Macgregor vfoil 1025m, or mc. (Blades or blades/CB blended)
Awesome clubs.
• Apex Pro, Cally Forged 2013, Apex Forged, Apex MB (more forgiving than they look)
•Nike VR Pro Combo
• Bridgestone J15 CB
Cobra Fly-Z+ Forged
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Ah, the sharing of club-love experiences and pride. It’s a great game!
Loo
Sep 23, 2017 at 11:06 am
Youse a loser, eh
X-out
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:54 pm
No…. how do you come to that conclusion? Are you a loser too?
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:05 am
Luv yer sarcasm lol
AC
Sep 22, 2017 at 11:57 am
I have a fake Scotty and it performs well. I think it’s made from die-cast zinc and I feel no balance nor impact differences from a real Scotty. It cost $60.
Gil
Sep 22, 2017 at 2:25 pm
Me too, and nobody suspects the difference and if they do I tell them. There is no performance difference between the Scotty and my copy. The only thing they can be proud of is they paid $300 more than I did just for the status and ego boost.
Brian
Sep 22, 2017 at 7:39 pm
That’s not a fake ‘Scotty’, it’s a SCUTTY. Look again and you will see the ‘U’ almost an ‘O’.
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 3:35 pm
I got a SCUTTY too and it’s perfect. Sets up good, swings flat, good balance, sweet hits, and a lot lot cheaper than the real thing.
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:06 am
Where can I find a Scutty? I don’t see any on eBay.