BallerNate’s WITB

[BagofToast]

1 hour ago, BallerNate said:

Hahaha…no doubt!! #ClubHoesGonnaHo 😎🤣

Damn Straight man 🤣

[Bunkersarebigcups]

On 2/16/2022 at 10:58 PM, BallerNate said:

Special delivery at the shop yesterday, and boy is she ever a looker!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😍😍

I am very interested in the Stealth + 3w!

 

Given that you preferred the STD driver over the + for forgiveness reason, how to you like the + fairway? And is it more a tee-only club for you or do you hit it off the turf as well?

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, Bunkersarebigcups said:

I am very interested in the Stealth + 3w!

 

Given that you preferred the STD driver over the + for forgiveness reason, how to you like the + fairway? And is it more a tee-only club for you or do you hit it off the turf as well?

Yeah, the reason I got the Stealth Plus 3W over the STD Stealth is because of the adjustability.
 

At 6’7 I found that the SIM2 Ti 3W in the Upright setting was the best 3W I’ve ever hit, so I’m hoping the Stealth+ will be even better!

 

Yesterday was my first test of it at my indoor range, but it looks like it’s going to be an absolute rocket!! Ball comes off the face extremely hot, and looks like the distance and launch should be better than the SIM2 Ti.

 

I’d like to get to the point where I can hit it off the deck, but will be mostly a Tee club until I can get more consistent with 3W off the grass.

[BallerNate]

Just a quick update that I ordered a ZX5 4-iron today and decided to end the ZX4 experiment.

 

For some reason the ZX4 4-iron w/ graphite shaft just isn’t a fit for me and I can’t hit the thing to save my life, Lol!

 

Supposed to be more forgiving than the ZX5 or ZX7, but something about the combination of the offset, thick sole, shaft, and my swing don’t work together.

 

I’ve had much better results with the ZX5 5-iron, so hopefully the 4-iron will be a good fit also. And if not I’ll have to use two Hybrids this season, which I really don’t want to do.

[BagofToast]

2 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Just a quick update that I ordered a ZX5 4-iron today and decided to end the ZX4 experiment.

 

For some reason the ZX4 4-iron w/ graphite shaft just isn’t a fit for me and I can’t hit the thing to save my life, Lol!

 

Supposed to be more forgiving than the ZX5 or ZX7, but something about the combination of the offset, thick sole, shaft, and my swing don’t work together.

 

I’ve had much better results with the ZX5 5-iron, so hopefully the 4-iron will be a good fit also. And if not I’ll have to use two Hybrids this season, which I really don’t want to do.

Good luck Nate! keep us uptated my man

[BallerNate]

11 hours ago, BagofToast said:

Good luck Nate! keep us uptated my man

Thanks man, I definitely will.

The ZX5 5-iron has been really good, so the 4-iron should be good as well!

 

I should’ve just ordered a ZX5 4-iron in the first place, but figured I’d try something different with the ZX4 with graphite shaft to try and Driving Iron feel. All good…experiment failed and on to the next! 😎

[BagofToast]

4 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Thanks man, I definitely will.

The ZX5 5-iron has been really good, so the 4-iron should be good as well!

 

I should’ve just ordered a ZX5 4-iron in the first place, but figured I’d try something different with the ZX4 with graphite shaft to try and Driving Iron feel. All good…experiment failed and on to the next! 😎

We all love a good experiment! Got my own test comming up soon

[BallerNate]

6 hours ago, BagofToast said:

We all love a good experiment! Got my own test comming up soon

Absolutely…that’s the WRX way!! 🤣

 

What test do you have coming up?

[BagofToast]

46 minutes ago, BallerNate said:

Absolutely…that’s the WRX way!! 🤣

 

What test do you have coming up?

Replacing my 3i with a #3 driving iron, got a p770 (2020), and a pxg 0311 x. Going to post pics on my witb tommow, unfortunatly still can't get outside here in Indiana as it's been pretty wet, next week looking hopefull at least!

[BallerNate]

1 hour ago, BagofToast said:

Replacing my 3i with a #3 driving iron, got a p770 (2020), and a pxg 0311 x. Going to post pics on my witb tommow, unfortunatly still can't get outside here in Indiana as it's been pretty wet, next week looking hopefull at least!

Nice…good luck!

 

That 3-iron/Driving Iron/4-iron spot is so tough to find a good fit man…super tough!

 

I can see why Finau and BK still have the Nike Vapor Pro 3i in the bag…once you find something that works you’ve got to hang on to it for dear life! 🤣

[BagofToast]

3 minutes ago, BallerNate said:

Nice…good luck!

 

That 3-iron/Driving Iron/4-iron spot is so tough to find a good fit man…super tough!

 

I can see why Finau and BK still have the Nike Vapor Pro 3i in the bag…once you find something that works you’ve got to hang on to it for dear life! 🤣

You’re telling me man 🤣

been trying to get my blade out of the bag hopefully one of these 2 is a winner

[BallerNate]

My new Srixon ZX5 4-iron was delivered on Friday, which was the last club I was waiting for to complete my bag for the 2022 season!

 

After a chaotic 2021 that included 92 clubs bought/owned, and 76 sold (including 9 Drivers), I decided that stabilizing my bag for this 2022 season was going be be extremely important, since the constant changes to my bag started negatively impacting my game and just wasn’t healthy.

 

So with great effort and restraint, I only turned over 3 spots in my bag over the Winter, which was massive progress for me! The only turnover was my Driver, 3W, 4-iron, and golf bag (although I constantly looked at used and new clubs over the last 5mths still)! 😂😬

 

My goal is to keep this bag mostly intact until the end of the season, then can decide on changes afterwards. The most likely change is the Hybrid spot where I have a 19* and 22* I can alternate, but prefer to have 1 adjustable one.

 

Without further ado, here is my 2022 WITB…very excited about this setup for sure and can’t wait until the snow melts!

 

WITB 2022:

 

Driver: TaylorMade Stealth (9* @ 10.5*)

Shaft: Tensei AV Blue Raw 60 S

 

3-wood:  TaylorMade Stealth+ (15*)

Shaft: Tensei AV Blue Raw 65FW S

 

Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM Max (19* or 22*)

Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7-S

 

Irons: Srixon ZX5 (4-5), ZX7 (6-AW)

Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 S (+1.5”, +2* upright)

 

Wedges: TaylorMade MG3 

Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 (+1.5”, +2* upright)

 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 (36”)

Grip: Lamkin Sink Fit Skinny Pistol

 

Golf Ball: Srixon Soft Feel

 

Grips: Lamkin Crossline Black Midsize

 

Bag: Nike Air Sport (Canada Basketball Special Edition)

 

Shoes: Nike Air Jordan 4 Golf Bred (Size 14)

[BagofToast]

1 hour ago, BallerNate said:

My new Srixon ZX5 4-iron was delivered on Friday, which was the last club I was waiting for to complete my bag for the 2022 season!

 

After a chaotic 2021 that included 92 clubs bought/owned, and 76 sold (including 9 Drivers), I decided that stabilizing my bag for this 2022 season was going be be extremely important, since the constant changes to my bag started negatively impacting my game and just wasn’t healthy.

 

So with great effort and restraint, I only turned over 3 spots in my bag over the Winter, which was massive progress for me! The only turnover was my Driver, 3W, 4-iron, and golf bag (although I constantly looked at used and new clubs over the last 5mths still)! 😂😬

 

My goal is to keep this bag mostly intact until the end of the season, then can decide on changes afterwards. The most likely change is the Hybrid spot where I have a 19* and 22* I can alternate, but prefer to have 1 adjustable one.

 

Without further ado, here is my 2022 WITB…very excited about this setup for sure and can’t wait until the snow melts!

 

WITB 2022:

 

Driver: TaylorMade Stealth (9* @ 10.5*)

Shaft: Tensei AV Blue Raw 60 S

 

3-wood:  TaylorMade Stealth+ (15*)

Shaft: Tensei AV Blue Raw 65FW S

 

Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM Max (19* or 22*)

Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7-S

 

Irons: Srixon ZX5 (4-5), ZX7 (6-AW)

Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 S (+1.5”, +2* upright)

 

Wedges: TaylorMade MG3 

Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 (+1.5”, +2* upright)

 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 (36”)

Grip: Lamkin Sink Fit Skinny Pistol

 

Golf Ball: Srixon Soft Feel

 

Grips: Lamkin Crossline Black Midsize

 

Bag: Nike Air Sport (Canada Basketball Special Edition)

 

Shoes: Nike Air Jordan 4 Golf Bred (Size 14)

Great setup Nate! Good  luck out there 

[BallerNate]

4 hours ago, BagofToast said:

Great setup Nate! Good  luck out there 

Thanks man, much appreciated!!

 

My first round last season was April 8th, so hoping it will be that week or earlier this year!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[Bunkersarebigcups]

22 hours ago, BallerNate said:

After a chaotic 2021 that included 92 clubs bought/owned, and 76 sold (including 9 Drivers), I decided that stabilizing my bag for this 2022 season was going be be extremely important, since the constant changes to my bag started negatively impacting my game and just wasn’t healthy.

I know there is a lot of ho-ing on WRX but that is impressive! I always go into a depression after honeymoon with a new club, so I kinda understand where it is coming from though🤣

 

Good luck for the season!

[BallerNate]

1 hour ago, Bunkersarebigcups said:

I know there is a lot of ho-ing on WRX but that is impressive! I always go into a depression after honeymoon with a new club, so I kinda understand where it is coming from though🤣

 

Good luck for the season!

Haha…thanks!

 

Yeah, this is my first time owning any clubs for longer than 2-3mths…uncharted waters! 😉🤣

[agood3putt]

Solid as always dude!

[MikeW2]

10 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Haha…thanks!

 

Yeah, this is my first time owning any clubs for longer than 2-3mths…uncharted waters! 😉🤣

When did mths become the abbreviation for minutes? 😂😂😂

 

Seriously Nate, you do put together sweet looking set ups. Hope this one is everything you are looking for!

[BallerNate]

13 hours ago, agood3putt said:

Solid as always dude!

Thanks my man, much appreciated!!

 

Can’t wait for the snow to melt to get these out Live…countdown’s on!!

[BallerNate]

12 hours ago, MikeW2 said:

When did mths become the abbreviation for minutes? 😂😂😂

 

Seriously Nate, you do put together sweet looking set ups. Hope this one is everything you are looking for!

🤣🤣🤣 Bahaha…well played!

 

Appreciate the kind words Mike! Definitely don’t agree with the guys that say “tools not jewels”…to me they’re tools AND jewels.

There’s definitely beauty in a well crafted Golf club…can’t wait to get them out on the course and start swinging!!

[Shanks2424]

Like the bag dude try and keep it this season hahahahah!!!!!!!!!

[BallerNate]

55 minutes ago, Shanks2424 said:

Like the bag dude try and keep it this season hahahahah!!!!!!!!!

Haha…thank my man, much appreciated!!

 

That’s the plan…going to try my best! 🤞🏽😬

[MikeW2]

11 hours ago, BallerNate said:

🤣🤣🤣 Bahaha…well played!

 

Appreciate the kind words Mike! Definitely don’t agree with the guys that say “tools not jewels”…to me they’re tools AND jewels.

There’s definitely beauty in a well crafted Golf club…can’t wait to get them out on the course and start swinging!!

I agree with you wholeheartedly! Why can’t our tools be jewels? Nothing wrong with a set up that both works for you and looks good to you as well.

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, MikeW2 said:

I agree with you wholeheartedly! Why can’t our tools be jewels? Nothing wrong with a set up that both works for you and looks good to you as well.

💯💯💯

[BallerNate]

Picked this beauty up yesterday to test out! Really liked my SIM Max Hybrid and the specs on this one match, but much prefer the look of the Stealth! 

[Shanks2424]

On 3/31/2022 at 9:31 AM, BallerNate said:

Picked this beauty up yesterday to test out! Really liked my SIM Max Hybrid and the specs on this one match, but much prefer the look of the Stealth! 

IT HAS BEGUN THIS SEASON. HE BOUGHT A NEW ONE. 🤣🤣 Good luckbuddy.

Edited April 20, 2022 by Shanks2424

[BallerNate]

10 hours ago, Shanks2424 said:

IT HAS BEGUN THIS SEASON. HE BOUGHT A NEW ONE. 🤣🤣 Good just buddy.

🤣🤣🤣 Indeed!!

 

Yeah, in all my recent posts I said I wasn’t crazy about my Hybrid situation…so you know how that goes! 😉🤣

[BallerNate]

I had a lot of success with the previous gen Rogue and really never should have sold it, so hopefully this one will be even better!

 

Will be putting it head-to-head vs the standard Stealth for top spot in my bag this season…let the best Driver Win!! 🚀🚀😎 

[kmay__]

1 hour ago, BallerNate said:

I had a lot of success with the previous gen Rogue and really never should have sold it, so hopefully this one will be even better!

 

Will be putting it head-to-head vs the standard Stealth for top spot in my bag this season…let the best Driver Win!! 🚀🚀😎 

Ooooh that thing is sweet man. You been out yet? We've played 4 or 5 rounds down here in Niagara so far, mens league night starts tomorrow night!

[Shanks2424]

2 hours ago, BallerNate said:

I had a lot of success with the previous gen Rogue and really never should have sold it, so hopefully this one will be even better!

 

Will be putting it head-to-head vs the standard Stealth for top spot in my bag this season…let the best Driver Win!! 🚀🚀😎 

OHHHHH i KNEW IT. I KNEW YOU WOULD AT SOME POINT TRY THIS DRIVER OUT OR BUY ONE HAHAHA WISH I MADE A PLUBLIC BET ON THIS. HAHAHA. But dude the new Rouge drivers are sweet if I did not love my Mavrik as much as I do. The Tripple Diamond driver and 3 wood be in my bag.

Edited April 20, 2022 by Shanks2424