What's In My Bag in 2023

[@dgreen8388]

WITB videos are some of my favorite golf content to consume and yours did not disappoint. I'm always so curious about other golfer's thoughts behind their bag makeup and extremely interested in the small knickknacks often forgotten about. Great video as always. I honestly thought that Waddaplaya putter was a customized Scotty of some sort.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! And yeah, loving the new putter and can’t wait for the final version to come out!

[@Kurfew-]

Appreciate you explaining the logic behind each club purchase. Helps those of us who haven’t had a fitting for specific clubs consider more things when deciding what clubs to purchase

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Glad to be helpful!

[@darthvader1402]

Very interesting to see how you make up your bag. Thanks for sharing

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@timspier]

Great video yet again! With all the blue and green head over love, can’t help but think you’re a Canucks man haha

[@Grunt21Tennessee]

Enjoyed the video! Finally a YT'er that is not being paid to play Takomo irons and honest!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha cheers

[@Groovethumper69]

Putter is most definitely the club you need to be most comfortable with. I made a drastic change to my putter this year. I went face on/sidesaddle and bought a LAB golf broomstick to do it with. The change has been very beneficial for me. Not only can I practice longer due to differences in posture at address, but my make percentages have gone way up during practice.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Love this. I've flirted with LAB putters before...

[@nathanatkins15t]

Ha! I commented curious about those grips on the last video and there were are! Thank you Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Glad you enjoyed! And yeah I'm loving these grips!

[@isee-more]

Great video. I love your explanations. I found my clubs on FB Marketplace. My sons are building out there bags and I will hook them up with this video.Thank you.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

No prob, and thanks for the kind words.

[@discr1709]

Nearing the end of 2023, great timing on the video.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thx!

[@duffer0309]

Adam, great video. I have the Waddaplaya Blane putter, loving it. Glad you talked about swing speeds and using hybrids. I’m 71 and have a slow swing speed and have a 30 degree hybrid in my bag. There is a stigma about going that low in your bag, so I’m happy you discussed it.

[@r.l.rachel740]

Great video because: 1) I am ~71 2) Have multiple surgeries 3) Owned variety of brand clubs 4) I too have evolved 5) Finally, besides my driver, I now play one ( 1 ) fairway wood, two ( 2 ) hybrids with remaining forged Japanese irons ending with a 62 wedge. Number one #1 goal: Stay in the fairway applying course management with " NO " hero shots. Really enjoyed your viewpoints. Thx. BTW: It would have been interesting if you showed the loft degrees on your irons. ie: What is the loft of your six ( 6 ) iron.

[@PreciousCargo1]

Awesome bag! Also, I love these types of videos. You should do more like this. A personal take and discussion about golf or anything related.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! Yeah I'd like to do more "get to know me" kind of vids this Winter!

[@samimubasher1890]

Wish I watched this 6 months ago! good explanation in what can feel like an overwhelming market

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Bummer! Hope there was a useful tidbit or two in there!

[@ryanalley2446]

Wow, what an interesting set-up. If it works for you, that's awesome! Love the videos 👍🏼⛳🇿🇦

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@Dan_BCtoAZ]

Good stuff, always love to hear and see what goes thru players minds when picking clubs for their bags. I’m a bit of a club junkie so I have four sets of irons, Callaway X Forged CB’s with $Taper 120 stiff at 2° flat & 0.75 inches short, Titleist T100S Nippon NS Pro Reg flex standard lie & loft (never use them), Titleist T300 Tensei AM2 Red Reg flex 2° flat standard length (winter clubs) AND an old set of PING EYE 2’s Red Dot I had ping refinish for me (just as a collection piece). Those Callaway X Forged Clubs are the nicest feeling clubs I have personally ever hit in my life, love those things!!! I was a member at Gorge Vale in Victoria when we lived there, I always had a more forgiving stronger lofted winter clubs with the mucky conditions and heavy air. I also have eight putters….😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Whoa, quite a collection, and incidentally all of those irons are right up my alley (I also play mine 2° flat!). I played a BC Mid Am at Gorge Vale. Awesome layout. They sped up the greens which made it a bit of a nightmare for us!

[@jongandell4442]

VERY similar to my bag setup, Adam! Borne out of ‘what works’ rather than marketing. Love it. 7.6 index here, Kent, England.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Love it, thanks!

[@njosephg]

Love that EvenFlow Shaft, I just tinkered myself into one for Driver and I'm in love. Just put one in my 3 wood and another going to into my 3 hybrid soon enough!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I like it bc it’s blue 😂

[@RBZ3]

Nice one…thanks. Found out the hard way that early morning rounds in Vancouver often require bug spray. Always keep some on hand now. Cheers

[@duffer0309]

I took a risk on the WaddaPlaya Birddog putter. I almost never buy anything without trying it. But all of WaddaPlaya gear is well tested so I decided to take the risk. Very happy that I did.

[@Snakes_RT]

Great video, thanks for sharing, playa. +1 for the Sub70 659s, just put a combo set in my bag and I love them. I went to Sycamore, IL for a fitting...super cool people at that company as well, made it an easy decision to go with them.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah, I really enjoyed the experience with them. Feel like I'm the only guy I know who didn't end up with a combo set though! :p

[@Snakes_RT]

@@NotAScratchGolfer hey whatever works. I came from a set of Nike VR Pro Combos so I stayed with a combo...a buddy of mine went all CB in the raw finish and loves them.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

A man of good taste!@@Snakes_RT

[@801mandalorian]

Waddaputter! Great video!

[@joshpeterson7241]

Great video! I grew up only playing a few times per year and I had a couple sets of freebee clubs. Up until just recently I had an old set of Dave Pelz Featherlight blades, but I found some cavity back irons and hybrids at goodwill and have pretty much replaced every club in my bag now. I don't play enough at the moment to really justify buying new or gently used clubs right now, but eventually I would like to get fitted and get some nice clubs. For now I've been trying to experment and find what works best for me with used clubs. Right now I have driver, 2-5 hybrid, 6-p irons, 52,56,60 wedges, and an old school putter with a newer extra thick grip. This has been my favorite set up so far. I like that your willing to experiment and try all different brands.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

That sounds like a great setup! Love the 5 hybrid!

[@vladguerrerojr.5776]

Like it

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Danke!

[@user-gb6pf6zu1g]

I'll agree to the blade statement. I lost at least a year second guessing myself when I bought my set, because the old reviews were nothing short of a warning to know what you're getting into. My clubs are older, Cobra Amp Cell pros, and since getting them I have had my best games ever. Find what you like, you will learn them.

[@GolfOnTap]

Getting fit for my putter was the BEST thing I've done for my game. Go get the stats on your stroke as Adam mentioned then pick the one you just love (Bettinardi Queen B6 for me). There rest of my golf game is usually in some state of chaos, but I know once I get on the green I'm a rock star. Cheers!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Love this. I've rolled a few with Bettinardis and they are pretty damn cool!

[@GolfOnTap]

@@NotAScratchGolfer if you ever make it out to the southeast U.S. there is a putt off challenge (and the other golf stuff) extended your way. Would love to collab. Perchance.

[@Taylorxswifte]

Good video - well done 👍

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thx!

[@gregmena3609]

Most of my bag is from Sub 70. I have the 3 and 5 699 Utility irons, TAIII 6-AW, TAIII low bounce 54/58 degree wedges and the 005 double wide blade putter. I love the feel, great customer service and definitely the pricing.

[@keitho6018]

I am demoing the TA wedges and JB, not LB which I want...what made you choose the TA over the JB?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah I like them. Like I said, I can’t really differentiate one forged iron from the next, but they feel good and look good!

[@danielowen5889]

Putta is a baus. Yes pun intended

[@floodj3230]

Where do you do your club fittings? All the places around me do them on mats and I want to do my fitting on turf. Pasa is an amazing course. One of the ones I played as a kid with my dad growing up.

[@whaleshark2625]

Great video. I would love to see you try putting with a LAB putter - it would be a big change for sure but the results are wild. I recently switched to a LAB Link and it has been amazing. I was also surprised you aren't an Arccos user!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I was lucky to play with their CEO in Sept in Bend, Oregon. Great guy, great company, great putters!

[@whaleshark2625]

Not tempted to try one in the bag@@NotAScratchGolfer ? I've found the Link so easy to stick on line on long putts.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Definitely tempted, just need a break from investing in the golf bag rn :p@@whaleshark2625

[@chasman67]

Adam, when are you back in the bay area? Let's play.

[@FedByCho]

Loved the video and description on each club! What bag are you using? That color is so nice.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! This is my travel bag. It’s a Taylormade Flextech Crossover. Slots for each club that I quite like!

[@theSaylsman]

ayo! thanks for the vid man

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@atxrich]

You must have read my mind! I noticed your irons weren’t PXG so it’s cool you revealed playing Sub70 CBs. I played a set of JPX 923 Hot Metal Pros this year and I found a mid to long irons a bit too loft jacked for my tastes. Right now, I’m playing a used set of P790’s, but wouldn’t mind considering a cavity back with a 32-degree 7-iron next year.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

All good sticks! I love those JPX irons. They were on the short list when I got the Sub70s.

[@TheWiryWoodchuck]

great video as usual. have you always played a stiff shaft on your driver? I was surprised when you said it was stiff as I didn't think your swing speed was fast enough (respectfully, mine isn't either) with that said, in my opinion your driver has improved dramatically over the past 6 months so it is obviously working.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! Yeah, driver is the only club I play in a stiff flex and the fitting had me right on the line. I max out at ~ 100mph with driver.

[@TheChrisJaynes]

I'm curious as to the course you recorded this. Desert Island?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

This is just on my friend’s patio ☺️

[@TheChrisJaynes]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Ah. I was thinking that you were still in the Palm Springs area, and I was trying to place the course. 👍

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

My friend's patio *in Palm Springs*, lol@@TheChrisJaynes

[@kevinheitz9283]

Have Titleist TSI2 and Sub70 irons. Love their wedges, too.

[@JasonKrasavage]

Jesus christ, that putter is gorgeous. Sign me up! Have been gaming a cleveland classics V putter which is what the bird dog is based on, LOVE it!

[@TheDarrin10]

i have a scotty Camaren putter 36". Callaway Paradyme Irons, Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, jaws wedges 56, 60, degree wedges the Vokey 50-degree wedge! i went from the 90's to the low 80s btw I have been fitted for all my clubs! that makes a big difference!

[@lawbinson]

I’ll have to respectfully argue that static loft is not all there is to forgiveness in Irons. The heel-toe weighting for example is huge if you often miss out on the toe. On a Blade, those are going nowhere. If it was just static lofts that contribute to forgiveness, then length is the only factor making a 5 iron blade more difficult to play than a similarly lofted 7 iron GI. You are correct that if you are a high swing player, there is an argument to be made that you should play a more player’s oriented iron than your ball striking skill may suggest. And, thanks for the WITB!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

You’re probably right! I still think the difference is slightly overblown though.

[@chrisw4007]

Love the setup. Where can I find that putter?

[@fretless05]

MAN! When you described the way some people can play at 15, it was like we were long-time playing partners. I can hit my irons pretty well, and have enough speed to hit high and long... but struggle chipping and my putting is weak (at best). That said, when I got back into golf after a long time off, I got Sub70 irons (699s) because I just couldn't afford to build a bag of brand-name clubs.

[@haydenredl2919]

Cool video. I agree with your point on liking what you’re looking at. I used to play a white Taylormade ghost putter for a decade or more. Until I won a Scotty at a club championship and replaced it due to prestige haha. The only question I have: what’s the bag though?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

haha prestige whoring! This bag is a TaylorMade Flextech Crossover. It's my travel bag!

[@alanduncan9204]

Shoes ?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Usually old Nike Roshe G Tours!

[@bizzleb23]

Did you ever consider or look into Haywood irons or wedges out of North Van? Just curious because they're local to you. Great video thanks for sharing

[@lewmano7367]

Nice! Very cool grips I am tempted, seems wild that leather is good in rain!? I’m in Vancouver too. I went the one length route to experiment (cobra forged tec ). I don’t need the distance at all from hollow bodies but it’s the most “gamer” of the standard one length irons. Hit them very solid and it’s nice to have a 4 iron which feels as easy as an 8 iron to hit. 2 iron driving iron is my fav club.. but the putter I just can’t decide. I’ve had everything else in my bag fitted but the putter and I have about 10 of them in varying styles… I’ve tried claw, standard, left hand low etc… getting some lessons for putting before a fitting… curious how the waddaplaya putter actually is? You had a scotty future before?

[@patrickford9470]

Where did you learn that about Japanese shafts playing less stiff? Thanks for the video.

[@kodylewis1812]

I really wish you would have showed the process of rusting your clubs!

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

Cool WITB Adam!!The Waddaplaya putter looks sweet!! I have never had a fitting would like to do one some day. Or at least get on a launch monitor or simulator do dial in my yardages!! 🏌️

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! And yeah, just getting in front a launch monitor is super informative!

[@thedadgolfer]

waddaputter

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

waddacomment

[@ishottehsheriff]

Just watched a video last night and thought those were Sub 70's! I play 5-7 in 659 CB, 8-PW in the old gen 639 CB, and 50-54-58 JB wedges. 22 handicap but I strike these really well and they feel so soft with much more forgiveness than you'd think.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Agreed!

[@mattbarger86]

I love my Edel Brick, but where did you get that putter?

[@matthews1256]

One of the most overlooked aspects in a setup is the importance of shaft weight.

[@Jack-tp5qk]

Soooooo, what are you gonna call yourself in a few years when you actually ARE a scratch golfer? (love all your videos, keep up the awesome work!)

[@bensheather6689]

Surely “not not a scratch golfer” right?

[@firstname2072]

Bob?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I hope to have this problem lol

[@ericbradner6986]

I might have miscounted but I think you only mentioned 13 clubs, right? If you were to fill that 14th spot, what would you go with? I think this tends to be a fun question for someone whose gaps are covered. Lots of stuff you could consider, based on your needs - a chipper, a second driver set up for the opposite of your usual shot shape, a high-lofted fairway wood, etc., just something to address whatever hole you might have in the bag that isn’t strictly focused on gapping. Anyway, just was curious what you’d add. Figured a 5 iron or 5 hybrid might be the natural choice but if you can get a smooth 170 out of that 4 hybrid, probably no need for one?

[@matts.689]

Do you know when we can buy those putters?

[@rybolia]

What kind of golf bag do you have?

[@huddwah]

Cool putter and head covers. Hey why not use fairway woods instead of hybrids? And why did you go with low lofted 3w instead of higher lofted 5w for example? Personally i find 5w much easier to control and goes only a little shorter than 3w on my best hits... If i include mishits the difference in distance is even smaller

[@vintageswiss9096]

I run: Driver: TM RBZ 10.5⁰ 3w: r15 set to 16.5⁰ 4r: Stealth Plus 22⁰ 6h: King Cobra 28⁰ Irons: 1989 Titleist DTR 4i, 6i, 8i, 9i Wedges: DCI 48⁰, Cleveland 52⁰, Cleveland 56⁰, Vokey 60⁰ Chipper: 42⁰ Putter: 1983 Rawlings Blade I'll be buying a SC Newport 2 this off-season so I have time to practice with it before taking it out to the greens. I game my clubs for decades at a time, so when I finally upgrade, I don't mind going top-end for what I really want.

[@PFunkChang]

Best not be saying you RUN anything. That is lame as fuck dawg

[@donniecorrigan8519]

Honest review, a lot of players could up their game from what he says!

[@thewzrdharry]

Im really curious why you have an S flex driver shaft and regular graphite iron shafts cause I have a feeling I should do the same. Is the flex for spin and graphite to keep them light? My distances are exactly like yours but I have stiff irons and a regular driver, and trackman data says I should spin my driver less and irons more 😂 so I feel like I should switch flexes to your setup.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

The gist of it was that my driver swing speed hovered between 96-99, while my 7-iron swing speed was only in the low 70s. Said otherwise, I'm swinging my irons relatively slower than I should be able to extrapolating from my driver swing. I don't know shit from shinola though, so I'd suggest making this decision in consultation with a fitter.

[@ikigai47]

Have you ever tried a Garmin GPS watch? I really like the S62

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I haven’t! Having something on my wrist throws me off. I don’t wear a watch even off the golf course.

[@seizethecarp_]

I used to play Mizuno blades for YEARS. Biggest caveat in my experience is you can lose 10/15 yards or more of distance on an off center strike where as "more forgiving clubs" will penalize you less for not flushing it every time.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

True! I had a used set of Mizuno blades for a hot second. Loved looking at them. Couldn't game 'em :p

[@franciskang]

waddapatta!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

waddacomment!

[@ivantheterriblegolfer]

I've played all types of irons and tested them on my sim. My experience is game improvement irons are horrible with distance control. You can hit a players distance iron with jacked lofts and still get consistent distances if you make a reasonable strike. With GI irons you will get jumpers that go 25-40 yds further than you expect out of nowhere. Never experienced that with players or players distance iron (you may pure it and hit it 10 -15 yds further at most). Even with blades if you make decent contact you don't get jumpers like GI irons.

[@rimrockerytcallofdutyconte9327]

Sub70 is the absolute best

[@AlabamaGolfer]

I must be an anomaly. I bought a 4 & 5 hybrid when I started playing again, thinking I’m getting older, I haven’t played in years, I’m going to need the help. I hit them… ok. But it got to the point where my 6-iron was much more reliable and consistent. I’ve since added a 4 & 5 iron, and it’s really helped when I have a 200 yard shot that needed to be somewhat straight. I’ll keep putting in some work to get better with hybrids. I do find them easier to get out of the thick, wet rough. But right now, I’ll take a 4-iron off the tee or fairway over a hybrid any day. 🤷

[@matts.689]

I'm looking to buy the AF66 putter. In your opinion, is the 69 degree lie angle much different from a 70? My current putter is 70 lie and 34 length. Wondering if i should consider a 33 length to ensure my eyes remain over the ball.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey Matt! With the caveat that I'm not a professional putter fitter, I'd hazard that the lie angle difference of 1° with the putter will be unnoticeable. As for length, I'd say it's a personal preference. I found myself always holding my 33" putter a bit lower and ultimately landed on 32". Probably easier to order it at your normal 34" and adjust if need be, in my opinion. Hope you enjoy the putter as much as I do!

[@matts.689]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. This is going to be my father's day gift. Can't wait!

[@bobs4742]

standard or midsized grips?

[@TomIrwin]

$300?! That Bushnell is $700+. I know because I have one as well haha. It is great, although I don't use the elements function as playing out of Calgary the elevation is always too high. I guess in the new one (X3 I think) you can set your home elevation. Great video as always, Adam!

[@guillermor.5862]

I think he meant $300 more than a $100 one, but still definitely quite a bit off! 😅

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I should have clarified. I bought mine used for $375 CAD 😛

[@TomIrwin]

@@NotAScratchGolfer lies! Hahaha

[@tylercraft2193]

Waddaputter!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thank ya!

[@tylercraft2193]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I always enjoy your videos especially your wedges and putting. Not saying im going to run out and buy the same equipment but I will say im way more likely to copy your equipment than most :) .

[@davidroeger794]

I’ve even gone as far as to the 7 hybrid, longest iron is 8

[@snappert0m]

Have you looked into the lie of your clubs, you have a very flat swing and your irons in particular look way to upright for you, im the opposite very tall and upright and had clubs adjusted accordingly and it made a world of difference in ball striking quality, anyways just a thought

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I should have mentioned in the video that they’re 2* flat ☺️

[@massimolocicero472]

Have you ever thought about a 7W me personally hybrids dont launch as high i had a ping 19 degree hybrid that i lofted to 21 degrees and it didn’t help but i switched to a 7W recently and it launches way higher and stops faster than a hybrid

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I prefer the slightly shorter shaft on hybrids compared to a 7W, but I sure am seeing a lot of 7 woods out there these days!

[@michaelb6420]

Mavrik Driver RF Cobra ltdx Max 3 wood & 5 wood RF Cobra Tec 2021 4 hybrid (my only extra stiff shaft) For now- Cobra F-Max 22 irons 5-GW RF Taylormade milled grind chrome wedges 52,56,60 Odyssey OG White Hot 7s putter I took this summer to upgrade what's in me bag. & I don't regret ANYTHING I've gained 38yrds with driver and my dispersion has been much more predictable & actually straight. My bag now plays very satisfyingly as well as looks respectable 😂😂😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

38 yard gain is no joke!!

[@michaelb6420]

The Cobra ltdx is a MUCH better driver than anything titleist could ever want to produce!!! As well as the ltdx 3 & 5 woods..

[@dgreen8388]

Bold statement.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Bad take