SnowbirdTom

Neither alcohol nor marijuana are ok when operating machinery. Drink or toke while working in a factory and you’ll be looking for another job when, not if, you’re caught. And cigars and cigarettes have been legal for the entire time this country has existed. You can’t get intoxicated/high on either of them. They won’t cause impairment in cognitive function. That’s why!

Ping Zing is the model name and it was released in 1991. https://swingyard.com/ping-irons-by-year/

Dumbfounded how they were point and shoot. I had at least 7 reasonable birdie putts in 18 holes. Made 2 and that’s all on me for not getting others. There were 3 lipped out. Hit and giggle clubs. The later in the round I got, the better they played. On in two on a par 5 with driver/3 iron. Second shot was blind, but the ball went right over the pin and stopped 20 feet away. ETA: I’m playing Radrick Farms, a Pete Dye classic tomorrow and torn between my modern bag and the Pings. They’re both loaded in the Jeep and making the trip.

My vote for best classic iron set? The oft imitated Ping Eye 2s. They just refuse to die. There are many sets still in play including mine. I took them out, played a fantastic round and ask myself yet again - why isn’t this my every day set.?

Got a good one lined up for tomorrow. Son has access to Radrick Farms and we’re on for noon tomorrow. Didn’t think that would ever happen.

Had a situation on this topic during a golf tournament. Son and I were paired up for two days with a dude that had a serious issue with pot. He was totally wasted by the turn and had us well behind the group in front. I'm talking we'd hit off the tee and head off to our shots. Look back and see this guy still sitting on the tee box in a haze. Rules will be changed next year per the organizer after a rather lengthy discussion about it. He was paired up with another group the last day and they weren't happy either. This activity has NO place on a golf course. Operating a vehicle under the influence is illegal in every state where marijuana has been legalized.

That would be the 17th green, an awesome and scenic hole. Tee off and all carry over water. Whites play about 140 yards?

Hah! I can’t putt with a $20 8802 knockoff, a $500 version is just throwing good money away.

@braincramp52 I got mine out today after re-gripping the set with good corded grips. Man, I'm with ya. These need to be my main players for the old guy's league. Long, straight and high with lots of bite on the greens. I've got 1&3 black finished woods and 2-LW irons with a '67 vintage Anser putter in my Hoofer bag. Too much fun! The flop shots with the LW are Mickelson-esque. 😆

Well, been playing various of my collected vintage sets for fun and profit. Prepping the Eye 2s to go back into action with fresh midsize grips. My hands are getting worse, so trying to take some of the stress off. They'll get tested out on dawn patrol tomorrow if the weather's reasonable. Hits: 1962 Wilson K-28 full set 1963 Wilson Turfrider irons paired with X-31 laminate woods 1989 Mizuno MS-801s and persimmons 1972 Titleist Tour persimmons and AC-108 3-SW irons Misses: 1973 MacGregor VIP split soles. I'd be better off with a trencher. 😂 1986 MacGregor Golden Bears full set. Just meh. Several other sets in the queue for play over the next few weeks. 😉

Heh, so far out, I'm almost backing in. I've played at least 12 sets this year of various vintages and the moderns have been swapping between the 923 Forgeds and a set of Cobra RF copper irons. 5 different putters, three vintage and two modern. But! I'm having fun with all of it.

Dull is usually the aluminum shafts. I have the X-31 laminate woods and they’re definitely aluminum shafted -> dull finish.

I'm glad I bought mine last fall while they were pure LAB. Don't think I've ever seen a PE venture turn out good for the acquired people. Or customers.

Came to the realization that there's a top limit for me now. It's been near or above the 90* and 90% humidity level and my body is not coping well. I've decided that there's a temp and humidity range that will fit my ideals and that AIN'T it. 😂. I fell apart yesterday after six holes. 7-9 were a disaster and the only reason was heat. I was lethargic/dehydrated even finishing two bottles of Gatorade in that time.

Man, them things are beat to death. I think you should donate them to me as placeholders until I can find a nice set. 😉