The Kirkland’s sell for used driver pricing but I get your point. I added a couple used clubs to the bag this season. I’ve thought about highlighting these clubs as options for folks on a budget. Would you find that interesting?
@mikedowning3352Күн бұрын
Does it grab the club. Thats what I hate the most
@TheGolfNerd20 сағат бұрын
This one didn’t but it is no longer in production. I hate this feeling as well and have moved to the Bullseye 3d product. It has exceptional feel but it is firm, but zero grabbiness. Might give that review a look from last summer.
@platinumc3llКүн бұрын
Are the dimensions in the room planner the dimensions you have your room at? I am looking at building a sim and I like the size of the room you showed in this video.
@TheGolfNerdКүн бұрын
I’m not certain. I’ll rewatch and get back to you.
@platinumc3llКүн бұрын
@TheGolfNerd much appreciated, and thank you for following up.
@TheGolfNerd20 сағат бұрын
Just verified that the dimensions I used at the beginning of the 3d planner demonstration are my room’s dimensions exactly. Hope this helps!!
@platinumc3ll17 сағат бұрын
@TheGolfNerd thank you for your time and consideration. I wish you the very best with the channel.
@jerrywbissey1797Күн бұрын
Are you still happy with the Bullseye hitting strip?
@TheGolfNerdКүн бұрын
They don’t manufacture this option any longer but I still use the bullseye 3d which is my personal favorite out of everything I’ve tried.
@jerrywbissey1797Күн бұрын
How do you compare Bullseye to SigPro Softy?
@TheGolfNerdКүн бұрын
I prefer the Bullseye 3D, but you may want to watch my video because it may not be for everyone. Having said that, it’s much less money for the Sigpro. I think the Sigpro is better at injury prevention, so if that’s your priority, then it would be my first choice. Hope that helps!
@Scratch_Monsters_Golf2 күн бұрын
Why not just remove length from the tip and then use a lighter grip so you can use the same shaft? Tipping fixes the decrease in stiffness that occurs and the grip addresses the swing weight change. Should eliminate all the other compensation you mentioned 🤓🤔
@TheGolfNerd2 күн бұрын
This is certainly one way to go. I’m not sold lighter grips really accomplish the same but I know theoretically they should. Just seems like results are mixed when you talk to golfers about lighter grips.
@alfieber3 күн бұрын
Any discount codes?
@TheGolfNerd3 күн бұрын
I’m afraid not for that product. I do have some listed for the indoor golf Sigpro line though. See my recent video.
@dddmmm214 күн бұрын
I dont get the math, you take lets say 2in from a 44in shaft, that is less than 5%, which will mean a 2 to 3.5gram loss (assuming shafts weight between 50-70grams)... That sounds pretty insignificant to worry much about changing the shaft or adding weights, etc, etc...
@TheGolfNerd4 күн бұрын
I can’t argue your logic, but it is much more significant than you are giving it credit for. As an experiment, find a broom and grab it in one hand 12” from the end of the handle and try to lift it, then do the same thing 6” from the end and then with your hand at the end of the grip. The difference you feel is the equivalent to swing weight. Trying to balance that feel when shortening the shaft is the objective. Hope this clears things up.
@dddmmm214 күн бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd I think I understand the dynamics at play, but adding weights on the head since counter productive, since would be way to recover acceleration power lost by the reduction of the shaft. But it is exactly the excessive momentum and its uncontrolable nature that screws up shots and increase dispersion. I think that people cutting shaft are looking for a lighter swing. Anyway, I may be wrong but this is easy enough to test, I will cut mine and see what helps. Fixing it later is not a big deal. Thanks
@robertflowers71658 күн бұрын
I have been doing what you describe for the past 10 years. Definitely helped. However, you have missed a couple key points. Re shaft flex: for every 1 swing weight (2 grams) added to the head you soften the shaft flex 1/10. It would take 20g of additional head weight to change a stiff shaft to a regular, or change a regular shaft to a senior. If only adding 10 grams additional weight you will change the shaft flex only half way (which works for me). The other key point overlooked is lie angle - for every 1/2 inch of shaft length removed the lie angle will flatten 1 degree. Probably ideal for a shorter person but not for a taller person.
@TheGolfNerd8 күн бұрын
Great point about the lie angle. I hadn’t heard this idea of each swing weight point being equal to 1/10, but I like the idea as it provides a framework for different adjustment amounts. Big difference between shortening from 45.75 to 45.25 vs 45.75 to 44. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
@sunemortensen16598 күн бұрын
Hi, great review, i Also own this golf trolley, But i noticed that it has startes to Roll to the right, how do you adjust that?
@TheGolfNerd8 күн бұрын
Here’s a link to their process: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0680/1224/5286/files/Damage.png?v=1670582923
@OmHendraShow9 күн бұрын
Is it legal?
@TheGolfNerd9 күн бұрын
Absolutely. Legal for tournament play. It’s a very good club especially for those who want a little more control around the greens.
@stephendibari501010 күн бұрын
nice video. 3 years ago i did the remote fitting for the DF2.1. it was a great performing putter, the tech really works. I just couldn't get used to the branding iron looks and wound up selling it on ebay. Last July I ordered the limited edition Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380 putter. Since I'm 5 ft. 6 in. 38 inches was too long so i had it cut down at 2ndSwing in Delaware to 36 inches and added 60 gr. into the butt end to make it even more counter-balanced. It's very heavy at 695 gr. and delofted to 2 deg which gives a 5 deg. toe hang. Love the weight and stability of the head especially on long putts. It's deadly on 20-30 footers. My only issue is I'm pulling the short putts especially inside 5-6 ft. left. I do have a slight arc in my backstroke and since this Jailbird 380 is nearly face-balanced, this may be causing these slight pulls. I'm very tempted to go for a DF3, but may have to wait until next summer. I cant justify dropping $650-$700 now.
@TheGolfNerd10 күн бұрын
Putters are very personal, and when we find something that works we just gotta ride with it! I play stock df3 and really like the steel shaft, so it doesn’t necessarily have to be $700 to be good. Good luck!!
@stephendibari501010 күн бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd thanks ! I will need to get custom fit for lie angle. I’m seeing some vids saying LAB recommended a different lie angle than what they were fit into for a conventional putter. If nothing else after I send in my video if they recommend a 69 deg lie angle which I believe is their stock lie angle I’ll get a stock one and maybe add $75 for a counterbalanced version.
@Joev225211 күн бұрын
Great review. I think the 6 way top is the way to go.
@TheGolfNerd11 күн бұрын
100%. I’ve been living with the cart bag this season. It’s been great.
@NS-ok4ov12 күн бұрын
Don't u have the fiber strip in wrong orientation? The long part of the oval shape is supposed to be pointed at the target, isn't it? Won't it give u more surface area for protection?
@TheGolfNerd12 күн бұрын
I did, but it doesn’t affect performance. It was just easier to setup that way for the trial. After testing everything I’ve tested, I think that particular fiberbuilt is my least favorite in case you wondered.
@NS-ok4ov11 күн бұрын
Hi @@TheGolfNerd , What is your preferred golf mat setup?
@TheGolfNerd7 күн бұрын
@@NS-ok4ov my personal fave is the bullseye 3d model. I’ve got a review in that and it’s pretty reasonable. I’d you are looking for something inexpensive, I liked the monster mat but it’s messy, so watch the review before you go too far!!
@Mk-oy9ns12 күн бұрын
All only applicable to balls hit on the club's sweet spot..!
@TheGolfNerd12 күн бұрын
Fair point. Although gear effect isn’t as punishing as it used to be given the improvements in MOI.
@robertbachman263314 күн бұрын
Pro V1 is NOT the king of golf balls any longer. In fact it hasn't been for several years. There are MANY balls on the market that are equal and better. You all know know it! The Vice Pro, Callaway Chrome Soft are two that surpass it.....
@TheGolfNerd14 күн бұрын
I tested the vice pro last year and it held up very well!
@seymourbutts527718 күн бұрын
No. The butt isn't the stiffest part 🤦🏻
@retlod20 күн бұрын
So spursy.
@TheGolfNerd20 күн бұрын
I know right!!
@joestarr439226 күн бұрын
At age 70 (7.8 hcp) I have developed arthritis in my hands. I have a typical Titleist driver with a stock shaft. I might hit it pretty good starting the round but as I get fatigued I begin to struggle. I got the TaylorMade mini driver, 13.5, and it has been good for me. I hit it as far or farther on most holes and finish the round stronger. I like this video because I have been considering shortening the shaft on the Titleist and I want to get off to good start if I try it. Thanks Nerd!
@TheGolfNerd25 күн бұрын
My pleasure!! I recently experimented with the mini driver as well!!
@imejandiskate27 күн бұрын
Question for you. If cutting the shaft down at the butt end looses weight at the butt end, and adding weight at the head is advised to counteract this lose in weight, aren't you just shifting the fulcrum point even closer to the head? Both these alterations would make the head feel heavier, no?
@imejandiskate27 күн бұрын
if you were to only cut the butt end of the shaft and not add weight, you are still shifting the fulcrum point closer to the head, right?
@TheGolfNerd27 күн бұрын
No this is inaccurate. If you grab a broom in your house and hold it from the extreme end and try to lift it you’ll notice it’s damn heavy. If you then reach halfway down and do the same thing, you’ll notice it feels drastically lighter. From a physics standpoint, you are shortening the moment arm and it takes less force to lift it as a function of the lever arm length. But when you add weight to the head, it makes it feel heavy as it did originally, similar to the broom example.
@imejandiskate26 күн бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd ha that makes perfect sense. Thank you. I got one more... I currently game a driver with a 70g stiff shaft that is 45.75" long. I want to cut it an inch and NOT add weight to the head. My overall goal is to make it feel lighter as well as shorter (it is just too heavy). Am I correct with this thinking or would head weight still be needed?
@TheGolfNerd25 күн бұрын
@@imejandiskate it depends how much you shorten the club and what the current swing weight is. For example, let’s say it’s playing really heavy at D6. If you shorten it by 1/2”, that’ll lower it from D6 to D3, approximately. If you shorten by an inch, around D0, which for most will begin to feel too lite. More than an inch would necessitate adding weight in my opinion. Good luck!!
@bradpaulsen772027 күн бұрын
I carry all 3 Smart Soles 4 Black C/G/S haven’t tried the new L. I lengthened my C to 36 and use it very effectively as a PW from 105-65 by altering my backswing Full to Half and new 4 model groves produce good spin. I also use the C with a putting stroke to great effect. For shots 65 and in I use the Gap G 50° model. All in all these are great clubs.
@TheGolfNerd27 күн бұрын
100% agree. They’re great.
@nathanclayton415327 күн бұрын
Then just shut up and don’t buy
@TheGolfNerd27 күн бұрын
I think it’s a good club and recommend it, just don’t like the logo
@flowerfella4775Ай бұрын
Golf gaming
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
This may very well end up as the only comment!! lol!!
@itshadoukenАй бұрын
There are some flawed physics in this video. Unless you are cutting off more than 3 inches. You don’t need to add stiffness or weight. The shorter shaft will be naturally stiffer. For example if you buy -1.5 clubs they DO NOT use a stiffer shaft, heavier shaft or change the head weight. This is all misleading information. Shorter shaft will naturally add torsional rigidity, because the club head is now closer to the leverage point, your grip.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Man you are welcome to do whatever you like but the stiffest part of any shaft is the handle which is where most folks remove material. Once you add weight to the head to reach swing weight, you will definitely change the flex of the shaft. The idea that folks don’t add weight back when they cut off 1.5” is pretty wild. Good luck to ya!!
@itshadoukenАй бұрын
@@TheGolfNerdI’m aware but the shorter club accounts for this. You don’t need to add head weight. If you just shorten your driver to 43-44” it’s fine as is. It doesn’t make the shaft less stiff. I cut down an old Ping G5 from 45.5 to 43.5 and it’s perfect. It was a 55g SS shaft and I felt no difference. My swing speed is over 120 so if this was a major problem I’m pretty sure I would know.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
@@itshadouken man I’m telling you, swinging weight is a very personal decision. I am really glad that’s working for you, but that club is extremely low swinging weight. Probably C0. That does not work for the majority of people swinging a golf club. Have a great season.
@itshadoukenАй бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd It feels exactly the same as it did before just now it’s shorter 🤷♂️ don’t know what to tell tou
@martindunleavy798Ай бұрын
Why didn’t you hit any of your shots from the sand? It is a sand wedge, right?
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Fair point. I just figured more folks would want to know dry ball data, looks, sound and feel.
@IIISWILIIIАй бұрын
Wilson triad is my current favorite. Performs almost identical to the pro v1 and Staff. Just slightly softer around the green and $20 cheaper than the other 2
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Sounds like an interesting option!
@gcoffey2236 күн бұрын
Love that ball. Straightest ball ever created for me. That said,mishits punished me too much, so.. had to move on.
@IIISWILIIIАй бұрын
Why in the world would anyone think a yellow ball would play any different than a white one ? Urethane is urethane, is it not?
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I never understood it, but that’s why I wanted data to see.
@jerrywbissey1797Ай бұрын
Have you looked at the new Lite model?
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I haven’t. But I can let them know there is some interest and they will probably send me a sample for review. Thanks for the idea!!
@jerrywbissey1797Ай бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd I was looking at talking with you about the softy then I saw the lite. I’ll wait to see review. Other thought is after seeing your setup I like the hitting strip with a large mat the whole up around it. The height of the softy makes it hard to match. The Litr might be easier but I don’t want to sacrifice quality. I will be interested.
@hunterscrackdealer6650Ай бұрын
Every round I find Vice Pro and Pro Plus balls are a very good day. I might even actually spend $$ on them. {I win all my ProV1’s during a couple annual golf tournaments for charity}
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I reviewed the vice pro last year and I agree. It compares very favorably with the pro v1!
@manontondalan9941Ай бұрын
i like my 48 inch driver it's so good. i can go further ... now i have 44.5 good enough
@digger11000Ай бұрын
The Kirkland ball was rated 45/100 by testing. Plus,vthe quality of the ball and consistency ball to ball was equally poor compared to a Prov1 and other balls. I would never play nor recommend the Kirkland ball or anything Kirkland. I will stick to the Titleist ball. However if I had choose between the Kirkland and the Top Flight ball, I would take Top Flight.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Hey man, you do you!
@digger11000Ай бұрын
I would never play a Kirkland ball. They are inconsistent ball for ball which changes the playing characteristics and why they are so cheap vs other higher pricec balls. The reason why Titleist, Taylormade and other top brands are so popular with better players is the consistency ball for ball and why the price is higher. It the quality and control. Srixon Q star had issues of the cores being different and out of round. I would play a Top flight ball over the Kirkland any time.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Top Flite over Kirkland??? I mean, folks are free to make whatever decision they care to make, but I’ve never seen anything from a Kirkland that made me believe it was a vastly inferior product. Either way, please play whatever ball that you like!!
@joshledda1245Ай бұрын
Hey! Would the pickup of 30-50 fps matter if your projector is maxing out at 60 fps? Just want to know because I have the Benq TK700 as well. Thanks so much!
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
This is a great question and I wanted to make sure I got accurate info. I’ve reached out to my contact at BenQ and I’ll circle back.
@joshledda1245Ай бұрын
Keep me updated! Also I reached out to SurfThing who are heavily involved in both the Esports and Golf Simulation space. They had come to the conclusion that even though somebody has over 60 fps it caps at 60 fps because that is the maximum the display can project out! When it comes to the Benq TK700 projector, the maximum it can do is 4k at 60hz however it is optimized for gaming at 1080p at 240 hz with 4.2 ms of lag! I am curious to know which gameplay is better, 4k at 60hz or 1080p at 240 hz, you should do a video on it! It really would be helpful! Also I am a golf nerd too lol
@23x31Ай бұрын
Only a 60 yard difference from your 7 iron and driver? Whatever. Anyhow, I've tested the current Kirkland vs. the current Pro v1 and for me at least, the v1 was "maybe" 4-5 yards shorter. The Kirkland is a good ball however and feels great off the irons and performs super around the greens. Price is now $28.99 for 2 dozen when bought in the store. Can't beat that.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I agree with the Kirkland sentiment. Wish you didn’t have to be snarky, but it’s the internet, and I’m no longer surprised.
@23x31Ай бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd Just found it odd the miniscule distance difference between your driver and 7 iron. Maybe look into a different driver.
@xBlade173Ай бұрын
500rpm on driver is significant. Id stay away from Kirkland, as their QC is awful, and the V3 is the worst iteration to date.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I completely understand that Kirkland‘s aren’t for everybody!
@deancarey7482Ай бұрын
Great content, I play the Kirkland as well.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Thanks!! Long live the Kirkland! Lol
@bencovington1121Ай бұрын
The Cut and ProV1 are hard to tell apart. The big difference is the Cut doesn’t advertise, sponsor or endorse and sells factory direct. They cost $19.95/dozen. Seventy percent of the ProV1 goes to advertising, sponsorships and endorsements. ProV1 is marked up 50% at the pro shop. They cost $55/dozen. The balls are impossible for the average player to differentiate.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
The Cut offers very good value but I have to stop short of saying I couldn’t see a difference with a Pro V1. It’s similar especially for the price point, but the Pro V1 does edge it out in my testing.
@Ize7766Ай бұрын
Wilson Staff is best seriously I been testing it is legit
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Several folks have suggested this in the comments, I’m going to definitely include Wilson in next year’s comparison!
@gante2024Ай бұрын
isn't a meh comparision cause each brand has a 4 piece ball?
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I’m sorry I’m not following you.
@sicxdgixxd6326Ай бұрын
Anytime you shorten a club it gets stiffer not more flex
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
If it was a constant wall thickness and diameter I would agree, but because you are cutting off the stiffest part of the shaft in the handle and then adding a lot of weight to the head, it behave softer.
@anthonybasile7636Ай бұрын
I do enjoy your videos, very concise and to the point. I'm a Maxfli Tour / Vice Pro fanboy. I always have a double dozen Kirklands for one of the courses I play that has water in play on 15 o 18 holes! LOL. Vice has updated the Pro and Tour balls for 2024 but I haven't played them yet as I still have 5 dozen from last year and 3-4 Maxfli Tour. Anymore ball purchases and I'll be sleeping on the couch with them. The Cut Grey sounds very interesting to me though. Better get the blankets ready. Got my first Hole In One last week with the Maxfli Tour! And yes, they do lack a bit on greenside spin
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Great comment!! Seems like our results and experiences align pretty well as I found the Vice Pro very good last year. The Cut Grey comes up a little short as compared to the Vice Pro, at least in my testing.
@gordonllanos9467Ай бұрын
I switched to the Legato LTX3085 it’s low compression and 3 piece and good for under 100 mph swings, but performs and feels like a ProV1. $30 on EBAY. Knocked two strokes off my game but didn’t bust the wallet
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Several other folks mentioned this ball. Sounds like a good performer, I’ll need to include it next year!
@critterdoc3353Ай бұрын
The whole point of this club for most people is to simplify getting out of sand and rough around the green, neither of which are even mentioned in this review.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Sorry you didn’t find it useful. Have a great season!
@jessestakes2217Ай бұрын
I think your point about not being a robot is spot on. For anyone who is over a 10 handicap, why would you not play the Kirkland?
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
Agree, 100%!
@adddad9779Ай бұрын
Just got a box of Legato balls from Amazon... Can't wait to see how they do.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I’m excited to try them as well. I’d love to hear what you think!!
@a1sauce559Ай бұрын
Man, ur so AI. I had to finish watching this vid to make sure this wasn’t AI generated.
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
You should watch my old stuff! Lol! Just trying to provide golfers useful info.🤷♂️
@a1sauce559Ай бұрын
@@TheGolfNerd ur doing great bro. Keep it up. 👍
@tkas58Ай бұрын
What are your thoughts about the 50° vs the 42°. I’ve read that the 50° can give you the benefits of the 42°, but with a little more loft and spin. Thanks
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I think you can use most wedges in a variety of ways, and certainly you could play bump and runs with the 50°. Having said that, the chipper is a dedicated club for those greenside chips and it is very good at this shot. So, if your wedge play is a strength and you can vary your shot type with a wedge, the 50° would work, but if you are losing strokes around the green, I’d recommend the 42° for it’s purpose built performance. Hope this helps!!
@tkas58Ай бұрын
@@TheGolfNerdThanks for the input!
@renscienceАй бұрын
In independent test the Wilson staff beats the pro v1 in all categories as does the maxfli
@TheGolfNerdАй бұрын
I haven’t had a chance to try the Wilson, but the Maxfli was very impressive. Main down side of Maxfli I saw was greenside spin.