Clearance Sale!

So I have a couple of wedges, shafts and shoes for sale.

Check it out here!

If interested please call / whatsapp : 016 889 2897  1) Item for Sale : Mack Daddy 2 Wedge- 56* / 10 degree bounce (S) grind - Chrome - Dynamic Gold S200 shaft 2) New or Used : Used 3) Selling / Asking Price: RM200 4) Item Condition: 6/10 5) Return Policy Applicable/Not Applicable (Terms & Conditions): No returns. 6) Shipping Information: Poslaju within Msia / COD in Segambut / Ara Damansara / Saujana golf club guardhouse 1) Item for Sale : Mack Daddy 2 Wedge 52* / 12 degree bounce (S) grind - Chrome - Dynamic Gold S200 shaft 2) New or Used : Used 3) Selling / Asking Price: RM250 4) Item Condition: 7.5/10 5) Return Policy Applicable/Not Applicable (Terms & Conditions): No returns. 6) Shipping Information: Poslaju within Msia / COD in Segambut / Ara Damansara / Saujana golf club guardhouse 1) Item for Sale : Graphite Design Tour AD DJ6s driver shaft (Stiff, 66g, 43.5 inch) with Golf Pride Tour Wrap grip. 2) New or Used : Used 3) Selling / Asking Price: RM600 4) Item Condition: 8/10 5) Return Policy Applicable/Not Applicable (Terms & Conditions): No returns. 6) Shipping Information: Poslaju within Msia / COD in Segambut / Ara Damansara / Saujana golf club guardhouse *Shaft is sold without adapter 1) Item for Sale : Oban Revenge 6 (04) Driver shaft (Stiff, 66g, 43.5 inch - With Extension at butt end) with Golf Pride MCC grip. 2) New or Used : Used 3) Selling / Asking Price: RM400 4) Item Condition: 8/10 5) Return Policy Applicable/Not Applicable (Terms & Conditions): No returns 6) NOTE : There is an extension of about an inch on the butt end of the shaft measuring a total of 43.5 inches. 7) Shipping Information: Poslaju within Msia / COD in Segambut / Ara Damansara / Saujana golf club guardhouse *Shaft is sold without adapter. 1) Item for Sale : True Linkswear Proto shoes (Size 9.5 us, No box) 2) New or Used : New 3) Selling / Asking Price: RM200 4) Item Condition: 10/10 6) Return Policy Applicable/Not Applicable (Terms & Conditions): No Returns 7) Shipping Information: Poslaju within Msia / COD in Segambut / Ara Damansara / Saujana golf club guardhouse 1) Item for Sale : True Linkswear lyt breathe Shoes (Size 10 us, in box) 2) New or Used : New 3) Selling / Asking Price: RM250 4) Item Condition: 10/10 5) Return Policy Applicable/Not Applicable (Terms & Conditions): No Returns 6) Shipping Information: Poslaju within Msia / COD in Segambut / Ara Damansara / Saujana golf club guardhouse If interested please call / whatsapp : 016 889 2897

Grindworks : Your Wedge, Your Game.

I have been gaming the Callaway MacDaddy wedges (52* / 56*) for over a year now and they have served me well.

The last trip I made to K.L, my golf - kakis Alan, Kenny and TJ were raving about how good these 'Grindworks' wedges were. 

I am not really familiar with JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) golfing equipment so I was rather curious just how good these wedges were. As the saying goes, curiosity kills the cat. That fateful afternoon I tried out a demo Grindworks 56* wedge and was stunned.

Stunned at how good the clean design looked (I mean just look at it!) and Stunned at how BUTTERY SOFT it felt hitting a shot. 

The thing about these Grindwork wedges is that they don't come off the rack. Choose from 6 grinds and match it with your desired shaft. Also, the website offers a very comprehensive guide to each grind, so you can decide which one fits your game.

Depending on what variation you choose to go with, a wedge could set you back RM500 - RM600 easy. 

Needless to say, I succumbed and decided to get two wedges in 52* and 56* and was recommended the Dynamic Gold Spinner Wedge + shaft to go with it. 

I have taken the wedges on course twice and so far, am loving how they feel. Amazing craft work really. 

Anyone wanna buy a set of used MacDaddy Wedges? 

Thaniya Plaza : A golfer's retail heaven

Thailand has always been considered as a inexpensive golfing destination.

I don't have the exact figure but Google seems to suggest that there are some 250 golf courses spread across the Thai region. So its reputation is not without basis.

I have played on a couple of courses in Hua Hin, Pattaya and Bangkok and had just the best time. Hoping to check out Chiang Mai next year if possible. 

It's not just the golfing that's great, but the retail side of things is also worth a mention. From small shops to mammoth sporting chains, golf shops are aplenty.

For the uninitiated though, most golfers usually make a trip (or pilgrimage, depending on who you are asking) to Thaniya Plaza. 

Situated along Silom Road (short walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station), Thaniya Plaza is a 4 story complex and is home to over 40 golf shops. New and used golfing equipment, apparel, golf balls, accessories or custom fitting. There is something for every junior, adult, male and female golfer. 

Thaniya is a must visit place for in my books and there are usually good bargains to be found. Needless to say, I never leave empty handed. 

In terms of golfing equipment new and used, you have your pick of the lot. From household names to brands I have never heard of (mostly Japanese brands) you would be spoilt for choice.

Custom fitting you say? Head over to Thaniya and the shops there will sort you out. Shafts, grips, ferules galore! It's like being in a candy store. But only if you have plenty of time I suppose.

Used Pro V1's? They sell them by the thousands! These were selling at a promo price of THB900 (About RM110.00) for a pack of 12 very clean used Pro V1s. But if you think those are pricey, there are other brands to choose from.

Didn't get much this trip. But I managed to snag another another pair of shoes (yes...another pair of Truelinks wear) from Transview who sell them for less then RM250.00. Also, bought two Fit39 gloves and two Scotty Cameron head covers (price indicates they aren't authentic but they look very nice all the same).

Admittedly, things were alot cheaper when the Ringgit wasn't crap. I remember our crew leaving with plenty of shopping bags after our visit.

There's room for bargain of course but bear in mind that most of these shops (Even Transview) will only accept cash on special sale items. Oh and you can forget about getting a VAT refund too. 

Lastly, best to visit the place yourself, unless your partner, spouse or friend plays golf. I mean, there are a couple of other shops selling non-golf items like antiques, books and souvenirs but I would spare them the agony.   

So if you are ever in Bangkok, pay a visit to Thaniya Plaza. The golfer in you won't be disappointed.

Cobra Fly-Z - Flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

If you didn't catch the 'flyyyyy' reference in the teaser post a couple of week's back, here's the new addition to the bag. The Cobra -FlyZ driver.

Comes in Blue, Black, Red, Orange and White. I went with the White option (9* - 12*), ditched the stock shaft and paired it with my Graphite Design Tour AD Dj6 shaft.

More info here.

"We put the center of gravity of the Fly-Z™ lower and farther back than ever before, making it our longest, most forgiving driver yet."

 How's that for a tagline? 

The Fly-Z line feature three drivers.

The Fly-Z XL, FLY-Z and FLY-Z+ (which allows the golfer to 'flip' the weight and thereby adjust the centre of gravity - I honestly do not know how these things work).

Picture taken from mygolfspy.

Driving is one aspect of my game that comes and goes, so there's really no need to make my life that much harder on the tee box. 

So from the chart, I passed on the Fly-Z+ and Fly-Z XL (which I tried and I didn't like how huge the club head looked) and decided to go with the Fly Z instead.

I have used it less then 10 times over the last two weeks (missed golf last weekend cause I was under the weather) so I am still dialing it in. First impressions though were good. I like the design and the feel off the face felt good.

More details when I hit the course tomorrow so stay tuned. 

- UPDATE - 6 months in

First up, if you haven't read, the Cobra Fly-Z driver snagged MyGolfSpy's award for the most wanted driver in 2015.

So what do I think of it?
 
After gaming the Fly-Z for about 6 months, I can honestly say that I love it. For starters, it is forgiving and long. In terms of distance, I have picked up about 15-20 meters easy over my old Callaway Razr Fit driver. It's forgiving to hit and I don't lose as much distance on my misses (mostly slices). Plus, I love how it looks and sounds. 

The prices of the Fly z line of drivers, fairway woods and hybrids have been heavily discounted (Fly-Z driver - RM600+, Fairway Woods - RM400+, Hybrids RM300+ for the American Spec.) so if you need a new driver, now's the time to see what the hype is all over. And so what if it's going to be replaced next year? You won't find a better driver at this price. 

Christmas come early.

I know Christmas has come and gone, but I can never resist getting / fiddling with new golf gear. 

A number of 'upgrades' are in store and for starters, I am finally replacing the big stick. Yeap, farewell trusty Callaway Razr Fit. (Sold off the 913 D2 driver head a while back. I have a feeling though that the Graphite Design BB6 shaft, which is for sale, wasn't right for me and thus I wasn't gelling with the Titleist).

So what's the new replacement? No pics for now but let's just say I am hoping it's going to help my game flyyyyyyyyy!

PGA Merchandise show : 2015

If you are an avid follower of golf related news on the social media, you would have come across the many pictures from the PGA Merchandise show happening right now in Orlando, Florida. 

What is the PGA Merchandise show?

As the name suggests, it's where everything new in golf (off the course) happens.

In a nutshell :-

"The PGA Merchandise Show plays host to the biggest week of golf business January 20 – 23, 2015—4 days of your Ultimate Golf Experience with:

• 1,100+ interactive exhibits by leading golf companies and brands
• Over 400,000 Square Feet of Exhibit Space
• More than 40,000 of the most important people in golf
• Representation from all 50 U.S. states and 74 countries
• LIVE Golf Channel Coverage

The Show serves as a global platform for PGA Professionals, General Managers, Superintendents, Owners, and Industry Leaders to form a dynamic community where they visit with current vendors, discover new products, make purchases for the year ahead, and network with industry peers. 

The PGA Merchandise Show is organized by PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions in partnership with The PGA of America, Experts in the Game and Business of Golf." 

The above excerpt copied from the show info here.

All you need to know about the PGA Merchandise show (1,100+ interactive exhibits spread across over 400,000 square feet of exhibition space) and the exhibitors here and here.

But before I get ahead of myself, the PGA Merchandise show isn't open to the public. So you need to be either a international PGA member, or golf industry professional (or an invited guest) amongst others to get in.

In case you are wondering, that's an indoor hitting bay.

For those of us who can't even buy a ticket to get in, head over to Golf Digest's live blog and coverage on what's new and going on , here. 

*SIGH!

Titleist 915 Exclusive Demo : Distance without compromise

Tis the season when manufacturers start rolling out their new merchandise, their new 'weapons' and the next big thing.

Titleist, a household name synonymous with Golf, is no different with the highly-anticipated launch of their new 915 range of metals (driver, woods and hybrids).

These babies will only hit stores on 14th November, but if you are really lucky, one of your friends may just have exclusive invites from Titleist to attend an exclusive demo of the 915. 

I was one such lucky person and thanks to my mate Kenny, we managed to get a few spaces for the 915 demo at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club's driving range on 29th October.

After our round we settled for a quick dinner at the Coffee house and then made our way to the driving range. We could hear the sounds of golf balls getting whacked from a distance and we quickened our steps.

Participants from the earlier session were finishing up and they were clearly having plenty of fun testing out the new equipment.

We were greeted by Tom Hutton, Golf Ball Product and Consumer Connection Manager for Titleist who registered us for our session. 

The session began with a short briefing by Titleist Golf Club expert Gene Saunders, about the new 915 metals range and the technology involved. It was really informative and Gene really knew his stuff. 

All the tech details here.

Here's what the good folks at Titleist have to say in a nutshell.

"More Distance Through 

Higher Speed and Lower Spin

Active Recoil Channel™

The wide sole channel delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin"

"More Distance on Off-Center Hits

Radial Speed Face

The high speed face insert with a thick center and radially thin perimeter in the heel and toe, delivers more distance on off-center hits."

(This feature, attracted me most. More below.)

"More Distance, More Often

High MOI Design

Reduced thickness up front allows weight to be strategically placed in the back, resulting in a low and deep CG that provides ball speed preserving forgiveness."

Then it was the moment everyone was waiting for.

Boy, what a sight it was. Drivers, Woods and hybrids all available at our disposable (for just the 1 hour of course). Did I mention we were hitting ProV1 range balls too? 

I was really curious about how the drivers would perform, so I started with the 915 D2 driver in 9.5* paired with the Diamana S+ Blue shaft.

The 915 drivers feature five new aftermarket options to fit a wide range of players and swing speeds. 

The stock lineup includes the Fujikura Speeder 652 (mid launch) and the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 (low launch), Mitsubishi Diamana S+ Blue 60 (mid launch), Mitsubishi Diamana M+ Red 50 (high launch) and Mitsubishi Diamana M+ Red 40 (high launch). 

Really liking the design of the 915.

So how did the 915 D2 fair? 

I was loving it.  

For a high handicapper like me, the biggest thing to me was the radial speed face. Usually, when my drives are off-center, I usually lose a fair bit of distance. 

Not so with the 915. Visually, I could tell I wasn't losing as much distance from off-center hits or even when I sliced my drive. And with center hits the ball just rocketed off the face effortlessly and the sound, simply divine. 

On centre-hits I could see I was hitting it past the 200m marker but without a flight monitor, I wasn't sure if I was actually gaining distance. 

The hybrids were nice but it didn't feel that much different from my current Callaway Xhot-22* 

Perhaps I was a little fatigued. After all, we had a round of 18 holes earlier and I must have whacked a bucket worth of balls with the D2 driver.

In conclusion, I personally feel that the 915 D2 driver certainly lives up to their tagline. Distance without compromise.

It's very forgiving and will certainly appeal to a wide range of golfers. 

I myself am quite keen to have it in the bag, but if I do, I probably will explore other after market shaft options. 

I must also take the chance to mention that Tom, Gene and the Titleist team present, were very helpful and informative. They were ever ready to help out participants and this really enhanced the demo experience. 

If testing the new 915s before everyone else wasn't enough, we were each given, not 1, but 3 sleeves of ProV1s as part of the goodies bag. Hands-down, best demo ever.

Jealous yet? :)

Then to cap off a great golfing day, Kenny treated me to awesome hokkien mee, amongst other foods. Thanks Kenny!

Then it was off to bed, for day 1 of the CIMB Classic at the KLGCC.

In other news, we are off to Kota Kinabalu tomorrow for a golfing weekend, where we will take on 3 courses. Sabah Golf and Country Club, Nexus Karambunai and Dalit Bay. 

More posts when I come back!

Tis the season to upgrade your gear!

Watch out for retailers to slash prices as the big boys roll out their latest offerings.

Off the top of my head, The Titleist 915 drivers will be available for sale on Malaysian Shores on 14th November 2014 with a RRP of:

Titleist 915D2: RM2,200.00
Titleist 915D3: RM1,760.00 

More info here. 

I am really liking the design but I am sad to say I haven't really 'gelled' with my 913 - D2. The poor driver has been neglected this year (I have only used it a handful of times) but it's only because I have recently started to regain control over my driving (much less slicing, pop ups) and thought against changing from my Callaway Razr Fit (paired with the Graphite Design, DJ-6 shaft - stiff), which I am now comfortable with. 

I do wonder though why I even bought it in the first place. Anyone interested to buy a used 913 - D2 driver in very good condition? Lol.

Picture taken from www.pgatour.com

Then we have Callaway's latest offering, the Callaway Big Bertha 815 driver. More info here.

Picture taken from www.golfwrx.com

Personally, I prefer the design of the existing Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha (maybe it's the blue colour scheme). That said, Callaway promises maximum adjust-ability with its latest offerings, which will come in two variants. The Big Bertha Alpha 815 and the Big Bertha Alpha 815 Double Diamond (for golfers with faster swing speeds).

Am a Callaway fan (just check out my current gear) but I am little surprised with the new name. Why "815"?. I could be mistaken, but apart from the Xhot-2 or FT-9 drivers, Callaway have not associated similar numbers with their drivers. Sounds alot like Titleist to me and they have used it for ages. (907,910,913 and soon 915).

Can't wait to try out these babies when they hit the stores but they probably won't go in the bag. If you're like me, I prefer to switch every two seasons and the 913 - D2 is still very new. But who knows, if I somehow decide to sell the 913 - D2, that will make room for a new driver... decisions decisions.

The new big boy

I had been gaming my trusty Callaway Razr Fit Driver, 9.5 (with Graphite Design's DJ-6s shaft) for the last year or so and really like how it performs. 

However, during an impulsive buying spree at the end of last year, I splashed on the Titleist 913 D2 Driver, 9.5 (with Graphite Design's BB-6s shaft) and had it kept away in my spare bag as I couldn't bring myself to use a brand new driver, just yet. 

Weeks turned to months until I recently read about the soon to be launched 915 drivers on mygolfspy and realized it was about time to get acquainted with the new big boy. 

I initially thought about bringing it along to Thailand but thought against it. It's not quite a wise decision to get acquainted with new gear on the golf course and I usually like  to get a feel of them at the driving range first. 

I had been driving pretty consistently with the Razr Fit over the last two months or so, but due to the lack of game time in recent weeks, the slice started creeping back into my drive and perhaps it wasn't the best time to switch drivers.

Nevertheless, I decided to introduce the 913 to the course anyway and as expected, it wasn't a good 'driving' day. I skied my first drive, popped and sliced a few and only managed 2 good drives that day. 

Impact felt very solid and visually, I was getting more distance on the ball, but I do feel that I have to 'load' up and swing more aggressively with this BB-6 shaft compared the the DJ-6 shaft.

Once I get the hang of the 913, I will write another post to see if it's better suited to my game compared to the Razr Fit.

The long weekend is here and you know what that means. Time to hit the fairway!