OT: Sens Lounge XCVII: "Zorf; 21 times!" Edition

[Burrowsaurus]

For me it was eBay and just read the iron reviews online before I bought em.

I bought some Taylormade bladez and I like em. I’m also not a good golfer so it really doesn’t matter too much.

That and I’m left handed so there’s some really good deals online.

i find the opposite... i am left handed so theyre are fewer used available so its always more expensive haha.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

i find the opposite... i am left handed so theyre are fewer used available so its always more expensive haha.

Really? I’d give eBay a whirl. If you have like a big golf store near you too usually there’s some good closeout deals as well for older models.

 

[saskriders]

Costco over here has a cheap set right now so I would imagine that they would where you are too.

Do you have much experience golfing?

 

[BondraTime]

I bought a set of Cobra King Forged Tec's last year, best clubs I have ever used by miles.

Courses opened 2 weeks ago here, just missed a tee time as a matter of fact because of a missed call.

Playing Humber Valley next weekend, best course in Newfoundland by a lot, one of the best in Canada actually, highly recommended if anyone ever visits the west coast of NFLD.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Costco over here has a cheap set right now so I would imagine that they would where you are too.

Do you have much experience golfing?

Im horrible.but this will probably be my first and last set and i believe in buying quality. i found a really good deal on Mizuno's the catch is theyre stiff flex... and every experienced golfer ive ever spoken to has told me that if i dont need stiff flex, then it will seriously hinder my performance

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Really? I’d give eBay a whirl. If you have like a big golf store near you too usually there’s some good closeout deals as well for older models.

been to the two golf towns near me. decent deals.. all the good used sets are righties though

 

[saskriders]

Im horrible.but this will probably be my first and last set and i believe in buying quality. i found a really good deal on Mizuno's the catch is theyre stiff flex... and every experienced golfer ive ever spoken to has told me that if i dont need stiff flex, then it will seriously hinder my performance

What do you mean by horrible? How much have you golfed in the past? How much do you want to play in the future? What is typical for a trajectory with a mid iron?

 

[Burrowsaurus]

What do you mean by horrible? How much have you golfed in the past? How much do you want to play in the future? What is typical for a trajectory with a mid iron?

I’ve golfed 10 + times. I plan on getting out a few tomes a month every season for the foreseeable future as I’ve given up all my other sports.

 

[Harbinger]

My guitar amp died. I have absolutely no idea whats wrong with it.

 

[saskriders]

I’ve golfed 10 + times. I plan on getting out a few tomes a month every season for the foreseeable future as I’ve given up all my other sports.

If you want to seriously get into it I would consider getting custom fitted for a set. It would probably cost one or two thousand dollars. The people would be able to give you the best option. It could be the last set you get and is also buying quality. Regarding stiff or not it really depends on your swing speed.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

If you want to seriously get into it I would consider getting custom fitted for a set. It would probably cost one or two thousand dollars. The people would be able to give you the best option. It could be the last set you get and is also buying quality. Regarding stiff or not it really depends on your swing speed.

I feel like is swing fast... for the better or for worse.

 

[saskriders]

I feel like is swing fast... for the better or for worse.

That isn't necessarily a bad thing. But if you do swing fast then having more flexible shafts could be detrimental.

 

[PatrickEaves]

Golf courses are worse for the environment than pipelines.

(and yet I don't see any protesters for golf courses)

 

[BondraTime]

Go to Sportchek and pick up a set of Adam's Golf clubs, you can usually get a full set (5 iron-9 iron +Sw/Pw, 3&4 hybrids, Driver and putter) anywhere from 400-800$.

Unless you want to break the bank for some Cobra/Titleist/Taylormade/Calloway, probably the best bang for your buck.

I can't stand hybrids though

 

[MakeOttawaGreatAgain]

Golf courses are worse for the environment than pipelines.

(and yet I don't see any protesters for golf courses)

Ya man, golf is basically Chernobyl on steroids!

 

[MakeOttawaGreatAgain]

My guitar amp died. I have absolutely no idea whats wrong with it.

What do you mean it died? It won't turn on, no output?

Rest in peace, amp I have been using my computer recently, and it's not too bad! It's got lots of options for effects, which I like, and you can record directly into your computer!

 

[Micklebot]

My guitar amp died. I have absolutely no idea whats wrong with it.

Tube or solid state?

This will sound stupid, but did you check the fuse?

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Golf courses are worse for the environment than pipelines.

(and yet I don't see any protesters for golf courses)

 

[maclean]

anyone have a good site to buy used golf irons? looking for my first legit set, dont want to spend THAT much but also want good irons.

I recommend inheriting from a grandparent

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Go to Sportchek and pick up a set of Adam's Golf clubs, you can usually get a full set (5 iron-9 iron +Sw/Pw, 3&4 hybrids, Driver and putter) anywhere from 400-800$.

Unless you want to break the bank for some Cobra/Titleist/Taylormade/Calloway, probably the best bang for your buck.

I can't stand hybrids though

i have found titleist and mizuno for 500-600 good condition.. but theres always a catch like the flex. i dont know enough about golf to make a decision when i see that much info. i think golf town will actually measure my swing.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I recommend inheriting from a grandparent

i dont think any of my grandparents have ever held a golf club in their entire lives

 

[PatrickEaves]

Ya man, golf is basically Chernobyl on steroids!

You jest, but golf courses and their use of fertilizer (Algal blooms) and fresh water is massive in comparison to the individual sources. Which is why I always laugh when California lectures the world on climate change, when they are literally importing water from the world to feed their gold course addiction in a freaking desert. But then, as always, it's a case of the rich being hypocrites.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Any loungers have moving advice for a first-timer? I'm moving away from home (finally) and figured I'd see if anyone's got some "don't make the same mistake I did" type stories.

 

[BonkTastic]

Any loungers have moving advice for a first-timer? I'm moving away from home (finally) and figured I'd see if anyone's got some "don't make the same mistake I did" type stories.

Are you moving within the same city, or out of city?

Do you have nice furniture that you'll care enough about if it gets scuffed up a bit?

Do you have a moving budget?

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Are you moving within the same city, or out of city?

Do you have nice furniture that you'll care enough about if it gets scuffed up a bit?

Do you have a moving budget?

Still within the greater confines of Ottawa, from Greely to Stittsville. Furniture... one really nice desk I'd rather not see get too scuffed, but beyond that I'm not especially picky. No budget set.