Winter Equipment Suggestions

Howdy everyone,

It is getting cold up here in the northeastern United States, which is perfect for hockey and football, but not so much for golf. With that said, equipment adjustments have to be made. I usually go with a soft two piece (compromise some spin control for better distance) and play a 19-20 degree wood or hybrid in lieu of my 2 and 3 irons (and toss in the gap wedge over my lob wedge). I go with more distance clubs in the winter given that my swing is a little more restricted being bundled up or just having the muscles be a little tighter because of the cold. The 2 and 3 irons require me to make a full rotation in order to hit them pure and consistently, whereas a hybrid of lofted wood allows me not to make as robust of a swing.

In winters past, I would not use gloves and just keep my hands warm in my pockets. However, I think I should invest in some witner gloves. Are there any decent ones out there that keep you warm but you dont lose much touch on the grips?

[quote=connecticutter]Howdy everyone,

It is getting cold up here in the northeastern United States, which is perfect for hockey and football, but not so much for golf. With that said, equipment adjustments have to be made. I usually go with a soft two piece (compromise some spin control for better distance) and play hybrids or woods over the 2 and 3 irons. In winters past, I would not use gloves and just keep my hands warm in my pockets. However, I think I should invest in some witner gloves. Are there any decent ones out there that keep you warm but you dont lose much touch on the grips?[/quote]
I would suggest a good quality set of latex dish gloves and the new D2 Diva balls.....You won't be disappointed!

[QUOTE=connecticutter]Howdy everyone,

It is getting cold up here in the northeastern United States, which is perfect for hockey and football, but not so much for golf. With that said, equipment adjustments have to be made. I usually go with a soft two piece (compromise some spin control for better distance) and play hybrids or woods over the 2 and 3 irons. In winters past, I would not use gloves and just keep my hands warm in my pockets. However, I think I should invest in some witner gloves. Are there any decent ones out there that keep you warm but you dont lose much touch on the grips?[/QUOTE]

Three Winter musts:

1.) Low compression balls (Ladies' balls are the best, and I prefer Precept or Callaway Pearl).

2.) Footjoy winter gloves. Warm and good feel.

3.) A thick pair of hunting socks. If your feet get cold, your day will be miserable. No one is going to be looking at your socks so don't worry about fashion here, just go with the warmth.

I also like to wear a good solid polar base layer. This will give you ample warmth but will allow you to throw on less for overgarments so your clothing doesn't bother your swing. Obviously, Under Armor probably makes the best base layers for winter, but you can also find some cheaper brands out there that will likely be just as good. I like to wear my Mizuno and Adidas pullovers that have a layer of fleece. These pullovers are not bulky so they allow me good movement with my swing, but the fleece gives me the added warmth I need against wind and temperatures. My bottom pants are a good pair of wind pants (I like Adidas and NIKE). These wind pants block the wind so that my base layer can heat.


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[QUOTE=SoonerBS]
3.) A thick pair of hunting socks. If your feet get cold, your day will be miserable. No one is going to be looking at your socks so don't worry about fashion here, just go with the warmth.
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Sorry Sooner, but this is terrible advice. I would never compromise style over comfort on the golf course (or anywhere). You might be able to get away with hunting socks on the garbage munis you frequent, but the prestigious tracks I call home would never allow for anything less than tailored slacks and silk shirts, regardless of temperature. It's a small price to pay for looking awesome year round.

[QUOTE=Horseballs]Sorry Sooner, but this is terrible advice. I would never compromise style over comfort on the golf course (or anywhere). You might be able to get away with hunting socks on the garbage munis you frequent, but the prestigious tracks I call home would never allow for anything less than tailored slacks and silk shirts, regardless of temperature. It's a small price to pay for looking awesome year round.[/QUOTE]

Superb GR advice and may i add that using tarts balls compromises what little integrity you may have left Sooner. Man up.

Edgey

The concession we make to winter around here is slacks instead of shorts.

[QUOTE=Horseballs]Sorry Sooner, but this is terrible advice. I would never compromise style over comfort on the golf course (or anywhere). You might be able to get away with hunting socks on the garbage munis you frequent, but the prestigious tracks I call home would never allow for anything less than tailored slacks and silk shirts, regardless of temperature. It's a small price to pay for looking awesome year round.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Edgey]Superb GR advice and may i add that using tarts balls compromises what little integrity you may have left Sooner. Man up.

Edgey[/QUOTE]

I would expect nothing less from you guys . . . . . please carry on . . . .

I agree with being warm and comfortable. Enjoyment is crucial to kicking one's tail out of the house and onto the course. Horseballs must be a dastardly cad to go with style over function. I think he will have a hard time extracting tongue from cheek.

[QUOTE=researchnut]I agree with being warm and comfortable. Enjoyment is crucial to kicking one's tail out of the house and onto the course. Horseballs must be a dastardly cad to go with style over function. I think he will have a hard time extracting tongue from cheek.[/QUOTE]

I wear an Under Armour outfit under my clothes. It kind of like long underwear but it's a high tech material that wicks away moisture. It's all black and shiny. If it gets warm I can just take off my outer clothes and wear only the Under Armour skintight outfit. That's when everyone shouts "no wonder he hits the ball so far, look at that physique!!".

One more thing, if you played Ping Eye 2's you wouldn't have to find replacement clubs during the winter.

[QUOTE=famousdavis]I wear an Under Armour outfit under my clothes. It kind of like long underwear but it's a high tech material that wicks away moisture. It's all black and shiny. If it gets warm I can just take off my outer clothes and wear only the Under Armour skintight outfit. [B]That's when everyone shouts "no wonder he hits the ball so far, look at that physique!!". [/B]

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Followed by uncontrollable laughter I presume.

[quote=famousdavis]I wear an Under Armour outfit under my clothes. It kind of like long underwear but [B]it's a high tech material that wicks away moisture. It's all black and shiny[/B]. If it gets warm I can just take off my outer clothes and wear only the Under Armour skintight outfit. That's when everyone shouts "no wonder he hits the ball so far, look at that physique!!".

One more thing, if you played Ping Eye 2's you wouldn't have to find replacement clubs during the winter.[/quote]
FD's winter outfit.....
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Glad I just got the biceps, back and shoulders lasered and not the forearms or legs.

[QUOTE=noshuz]FD's winter outfit.....
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Hey, that's pretty close except that the clothing isn't tight enough.

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]Glad I just got the biceps, back and shoulders lasered and not the forearms or legs.[/QUOTE]

During the summer months I shave my arms and legs to get better swing speed, not that I need it. I find that I increase my swing speed from 125 to 129. Next summer I'm going to make it easier by going to this new European Waxing Salon that opened in a local shopping center.

[QUOTE=famousdavis]During the summer months I shave my arms and legs to get better swing speed, not that I need it. I find that I increase my swing speed from 125 to 129. Next summer I'm going to make it easier by going to this new European Waxing Salon that opened in a local shopping center.[/QUOTE]


Get them to give you a quote on your bikini waxing before they see the goods and what they're up against, if you're anything like me.

[QUOTE=famousdavis]During the summer months I shave my arms and legs to get better swing speed, not that I need it. I find that I increase my swing speed from 125 to 129. Next summer I'm going to make it easier by going to this new European Waxing Salon that opened in a local shopping center.[/QUOTE]

If you get a Brazilian would that influence swing speed in the same way epilating your legs has?

Edgey

[quote=famousdavis]During the summer months I shave my arms and legs to get better swing speed, not that I need it. I find that I increase my swing speed from 125 to 129. Next summer I'm going to make it easier by going to this new European Waxing Salon that opened in a local shopping center.[/quote]
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There is nothing wrong with waxing or shaving your entire body. It feels silky smooth and compliments my silky smooth swing. I will do anything to improve my golf game and will use any edge I can. Let scoffers scoff.

[QUOTE=famousdavis]There is nothing wrong with waxing or shaving your entire body. It feels silky smooth and compliments my silky smooth swing. [B]I will do anything to improve my golf game and will use any edge I can.[/B] Let scoffers scoff.[/QUOTE]

I admire this statement and can certainly empathise, but your use of POS hacksticks like Ping Eye 2's seems incongruant with it.

Edgey

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]Get them to give you a quote on your bikini waxing before they see the goods and what they're up against, if you're anything like me.[/QUOTE]
I am 50% Italian (dirty southern), so I can relate.
My wife is disgusted by my feet and keeps asking me to go get a pedicure. No matter what the tip, I could never force another person, even the Charlies who run those places, to give me a pedicure.

[QUOTE=Horseballs]I am 50% Italian (dirty southern), so I can relate.
My wife is disgusted by my feet and keeps asking me to go get a pedicure. No matter what the tip, I could never force another person, even the Charlies who run those places, to give me a pedicure.[/QUOTE]

My last g.f. did it for me with no training. My current potential has had training so I'm hoping for some freebies. I'd never ever pay for it either that would be so fuking gay. But I don't mind gettting free service.

[QUOTE=famousdavis]There is nothing wrong with waxing or shaving your entire body. It feels silky smooth and compliments my silky smooth swing. I will do anything to improve my golf game and will use any edge I can. Let scoffers scoff.[/QUOTE]

Ass waxing can be kind of tricky. If you're into that sort of thing. One of our infrequent members is an expert. But then you already know that.

[quote=lorenzoinoc]Ass waxing can be kind of tricky. If you're into that sort of thing. One of our infrequent members is an expert. But then you already know that.[/quote]

That is one the funniest f.ucking posts I've read......

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]Ass waxing can be kind of tricky. If you're into that sort of thing. [B]One of our infrequent members is an expert[/B]. But then you already know that.[/QUOTE]

Loz

He is always here, every minute of every day, 24/7

In fact i could be him.....................

Edgey

[QUOTE=edgey]Loz

He is always here, every minute of every day, 24/7

In fact i could be him.....................

Edgey[/QUOTE]

Just trying to protect your cover, mate.

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]Just trying to protect your cover, mate.[/QUOTE]

Thanks mate, i have thoroughly pumped myself for information and established i am not him.

Just checking, your not him are you??

Edgey

[QUOTE=edgey]Thanks mate, i have thoroughly pumped myself for information and established i am not him.

Just checking, your not him are you??

Edgey[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure. I know I can channel him. He could just be me channeling him.

Not all of my personalities have met each other.

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]Not all of my personalities have met each other.[/QUOTE]

Have you ever met NAG?

Edgey

[QUOTE=edgey]Have you ever met NAG?

Edgey[/QUOTE]

Sure. But I haven't seen him since I got the restraining order on him. Just after I caught him holding a video camera and masturbating in the bushes outside my window. That fat pig.

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]Sure. But I haven't seen him since I got the restraining order on him. Just after I caught him holding a video camera and masturbating in the bushes outside my window. That fat pig.[/QUOTE]

F UCKING DIRTY GERMAN BASTARDS!!

That is gross, did you get the video................................?

Edgey

[QUOTE=edgey]F UCKING DIRTY GERMAN BASTARDS!!

That is gross, did you get the video................................?

Edgey[/QUOTE]

I did but he'd already streamed it back to Germany. It's now almost as popular over there as sauerkraut. It makes me sick. How can anyone eat freakin' sauerkraut? And how can they possibly share a border with Italia?

At least you have the channel separating you from the little guys.

[QUOTE=lorenzoinoc]I did but he'd already streamed it back to Germany. It's now almost as popular over there as sauerkraut. It makes me sick. How can anyone eat freakin' sauerkraut? And how can they possibly share a border with Italia?

At least you have the channel separating you from the little guys.[/QUOTE]

So where does that leave

France
Switzerland
Austria
Slovenia
San Marino
Vatican City

Are they all bastards too

Edgey

[QUOTE=edgey]So where does that leave

France
Switzerland
Austria
Slovenia
San Marino
Vatican City

Are they all bastards too

Edgey[/QUOTE]

Well, you could certainly argue the ones in the Vatican are the true bastards. The others are harmless by comparison.

I occassionally wear a singlet in winter if it get's real cold when I tee off, but usually take off by the end of the first nine (I stratearly so it can be cold on the first tee). And I sometimes wear long slacks instead of shorts, but's that's more of a fashion statement than a practical necessity. Personally I'd rather be freezing cold than poorly attired. In golf, style is everything, comfort is for sissys.