Check the local YMCA in Springboro and see if they have classes in it. This is not something to start on your own, you really need somebody who’s trained in it to show you how to do things correctly from the start. So you’ll be looking for an intro class in TRX.
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I usually get in shape by yelling at horses who won’t do my bidding but this TRX thing is probably fine as well.
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I might just do that. Too bad I veered away from an MA plan instead of a Supp. Membership would have been free! (Actually, not regretting that decision)
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Do old (new) golf balls degrade? Our son (played golf in HS and still shoots in the low 70s) told me we could get rid of a few of his old golf bags that were in the garage. I found these two sleeves (never used) of balls.
Apparently Titleist is about 5 years old and the TaylorMade is about 10 years old!
Just curious to hear opinions.
Forget when they stopped making them but if the Titleist is a wound ball they may be bad, but if solid core they should be ok. Should be able to roll them to see if they are bad.
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Eddie, I’ve said it before and you clearly did not listen. So, I’ll say it again: Full stop and here goes. Friend: your balls matter. Even when you/the budget/society/don’t think they do! Thus: Respect your balls. Don’t be cheap when it comes to your balls. Cherish your balls. And Eddie, if you will, (and I hope you will), think about what’s in the best interest of your balls. You bought new gear and clothes/lessons, but your balls were last on your list. Wilson Pro Staff? Nonsense. Ok, let’s talk shop: Please for all of us pulling for you, occasionally clean your balls when they get dirty. No disrespect. You shoot plus 100, so it’s going to happen that your balls end up dirty more often than you care to admit. Look Eddie, fact is, your balls will be putrid after a round every time. Almost unrecognizable. And that’s ok! It’s part of the fun. All of us who love to play this great game can attest. Anyhow. Don’t skimp on your balls. Playing new old stock is skimping, Eddie. Titelist Pro V1. Like Braniff Airlines said: Believe it! Now, go break 100!!!
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Are you happy now?
And Professor…I’m still checking out your link as well. $43.95. Seems like a pretty good deal.
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This makes me happy to see. Also, when your son comes to play with you and has to borrow a grab bag of old clubs from the garage, he’s gonna love that you have a sleeve of Pro V’s waiting for him instead of the museum relics. Also, the fact that they are like 1.50 a ball means you will think a little more about your shots and club selection. Not a bad thing.
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Anyone in Charlotte on Oct. 30. Great round of golf for a great cause. Folds of Honor provides scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled military and first responders.
If you can come, make sure to say hi. Dave Nein '75
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Eddie, I buy all my golf balls thru EBay. I’m currently in the start of my 3rd box of ProV1’s I got last season. Course I got 9 dozen of them for under $300.
What happened is a company had an overrun of golf balls and the guy in Chicago was desperate to get rid of them. Nothing wrong, brand new and unused. They just had a corporate logo on one side and a bullseye on the other side. Some people don’t want all those things on their balls. I’m not good enough to bitch about that. My favorite overrun I bought was from Arnold Palmer’s Country Club in LaTrobe, PA. People thought I knew people. I just know NickSkin at the grocery store (nudge)
Always shop for brand new and use free shipping. Never pay for shipping golf balls. And Yellownumber5 is right. Use the better balls like Titleist ProV1’s. But do test out Calloways, Bridgestones, and TaylorMade TP5 (those have cool logos on them).
I was walking Community’s front 9 on the Hills on Monday afternoon and found 3 new Bridgestones just off the fairways in the rough. Someone must have had money and didn’t want to hit the same ball twice. But I’m testing those new Bridgestones as I play the courses and on the putting green. I found a couple TaylorMade TP5’s at Hueston Woods 2
weeks ago and those work well for me. I’m sticking with my Titleist ProV1’s. I know I have other options should I need to use them. But that’s from learning what works for me. You’ll find what works best for you, just take your time.
As for the golf balls you found in your son’s bag, try ‘em out. If you lose them, no money lost out of your pocket.
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Through my work, I helped do some marketing for a major golf company. Wasn’t Titelist and I’d prefer not to name names, but let’s just say they made crappy balls and were constantly trying to be Titelist. I learned a lot about how much marketing makes some of these brands seem legit. I guess maybe that’s because once you cut them open they are all generally built on the same principles and golf related regulations. Most companies out there don’t impress me. They sell bullshit innovations every single year that are subtle spins on existing assets. I think Pro V is great because they have a good balance of feel and durability. I would imagine better players like the ability to spin them when hitting into the green. Also, great manufacturing. Very rare I find a batch that’s lopsided or the like whereas I see that all the time with some of the dubious others.
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These look like they’d be easy to find:
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Those Ebay Pro V1 balls sold out. Popular.
That happens. Here’s one that has high numbers, meaning 5, 6, 7, and 8. They’re easy to find and recognize cause most folks don’t have those number sets. This is the last one, brand new with free shipping. Grab it!
Played 18 today at Jamaica Run (Miamisburg/Germantown). Shot a 52 and 55 (including bad 9 and 7 on last two holes). They had us play back 9 first.
Anyhow, Pro V1 balls did not arrive yet so used my normal balls. Driving was a little straighter but the better courses have dog legs that are a bit challenging at times. The toughest distance for me seems to be in the 40-100 yard range.
AND…I have noticed that two 12 oz Gatorades are not enough when playing 18 holes! I assumed there were working fountains on the course. Bad assumption!
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How’s the tee boxes at Jamacia Run? I played there in October 2021 and swore I’d never go back.
The back 9 was decent, though.
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Couple thoughts:
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Get a cart for your bag. If you can walk always walk as you will likely play better. Unless it’s too damn hot or hilly. Or you’re trying to sneak in 18 before the rain. Then cart.
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Carry a giant water in your bag. And bananas. And some granola bars or the like. Eat every couple holes and don’t get suckered into eating a dog at the turn unless you really don’t care about your score as it’s a guaranteed way to have a couple quick blow up holes.
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Your scores are trending in the right direction. I predict you break 100 real soon. Take a chipping lesson or two and you will be shocked at how much better your scores get.
Funny you mention that. Several were very hard. Had to search to find a soft spot for tee. I have been playing Gold (Senior).
Cart paths were a bit rugged but the course seemed to be in good shape.
I found the Dave Pelz Short Game Bible extremely useful in dialing in the 40-100 yard distance. Back when I played a lot, I’d go to the range and hit 75% of the bucket with my wedges.
Regarding golf balls, the high tier Pro V1 and the like probably aren’t worth the money for someone who isn’t a single digit handicap. But I wouldn’t play the cheapest either, as you want some feel around greens.