An Oldslugger's Bag

[wildfire]

Here goes my first attempt at describing the mess that is my bag.

With my advancing age, I still prefer to carry, as it is way more convenient to carry my clubs directly to where my ball maybe, anywhere on the course. For this purpose I use a Mizuno Aerolite standbag jammed with waterproofs & other necessities of golfing life.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/bag.jpg

As you can see from the picture above I am carrying 2 drivers at present, a Srixon W-506 & a Bridgestone J33 R. I only took pics of the Bridgestone, as it is still new and not skied to death. I will take pics of the Srixon one I have pimp sprayed it. When the wind is in my favor I use the Srixon, due to its higher trajectory & when it is howling against I use the Bridgestone.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/bridgestoneback.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/bridgestonetop.jpg

I don't have a 3 wood or a 3 iron, but I have learnt to rely on the Kasco K33 rescue with a stiff shaft that is just awesome from the tee or off the deck. I can get around 210+ yards with it.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/kasco.jpg

For the winter, I have just picked up a brand spanking new pre-release set of Srixon I-601s 4-SW powered by Nippon NS Pro 950GH Regular shafts with progressive tungsten weights & vibration dampeners which has now superceded my old set of Mizuno MP30s.

In the long irons the weight is placed in the toe:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/4iron1.jpg

In the middle irons it is placed centrally:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/6iron1.jpg

Below is a side by side comparison with a Mizuno MP30 6 iron, as you can see it has a larger head, but the top line is not as thick as some other cavity backs.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/6ironcomp.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/nippon.jpg

The sand wedge is a traditional bladed type, with quite pleasing lines.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/sandside.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/sandsole.jpg

At the business end I use the Wilson Kirk Curie IV heel shafted putter with Medium sole plates and heavy grip weights. I have found this to be the most versatile set up for any greens. With the heavy grip weight, I have found it to quieten down my tendency to be wristy during the putting stroke.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p188/oldslugger/kirk.jpg

I have a selection of other clubs that have not made it into the bag yet. Unfortunately, I horde clubs like a bag lady :no:

[Alex_Smith]

Interesting to see you using two drivers, definitely an option I will consider next season.

[MisterS3]

Nice write up.

Have always fancied the KC series putters.


And only 2 drivers??? You'll catch me with 5 at times in my bag :laugh:

[Sam the Eagle]

yep nice bag, although that looks like far too many moveable weights on all those clubs.
And if only you hadn't traded those MP30's the same day you offered them for sale here... :mad:

[MisterS3]

And if only you hadn't traded those MP30's the same day you offered them for sale here... :mad:


Very popular clubs, i have/had 32/33/37/60 and what do two of my mates want? 30's!! :)